News for 'Jaya Bachchan'

Andhadhun made a forgotten star famous again

Andhadhun made a forgotten star famous again

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'The critics were writing so well about me, I was shocked!' 'My phone didn't stop ringing!' 'This is the biggest tribute for a senior actor.' 'Now, I can pack up.'

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Why Bollywood marriages DON'T work out

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many reasons for marital discord reported in Hindi movies.

5 films where Rishi Kapoor rocked it

5 films where Rishi Kapoor rocked it

Rediff.com17 May 2020

When Rishi sang and danced, nothing else mattered.

Hrithik Roshan's 10 WOW scenes!

Hrithik Roshan's 10 WOW scenes!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

On his 46th birthday on January 10, Sukanya Verma lists 10 impressive Hrithik scenes.

Thank God, Amitabh couldn't say no to Hrishi-da

Thank God, Amitabh couldn't say no to Hrishi-da

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

'Hrishi-da often voiced his disenchantment with Bachchan's Angry Young Man persona -- the 'maara-maari', the growth of sidelocks; he even said directors were killing Amitabh the actor and turning him into a stuntman. Yet, as Jaya Bhaduri jovially pointed out, the seeds of that seething persona can be found in Anand and Namak Haraam.'

Will BJP's ally play spoilsport for its candidate in RS polls?

Will BJP's ally play spoilsport for its candidate in RS polls?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

While the BJP has the numbers to send its eight candidates to the Upper House, its ally, Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party, which has four MLAs in the 403-member UP assembly, holds key to the fate its ninth nominee.

Opposition marches on in do or die battle against land bill

Opposition marches on in "do or die" battle against land bill

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Over 100 Opposition members of Parliament led by Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday marched from Parliament to the Rashtrapati Bhawan

Amitabh performs last rites for his mother

Amitabh performs last rites for his mother

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The Bachchans perform last rites in Uttar Pradesh.

'I was called Basuda's favourite hero'

'I was called Basuda's favourite hero'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'As an actor, he gave me so much.'

Remembering Smita Patil

Remembering Smita Patil

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

On the 20th anniversary of her tragic death, the actress remains strikingly relevant.

Theatre premiering Last Lear attacked

Theatre premiering Last Lear attacked

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

The premiere of Amitabh Bachchan's latest film, The Last Lear was cancelled after the theatre in which it was to be held was attacked by supporters of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.

What Bollywood wears to work

What Bollywood wears to work

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

From bikinis to superhero spandex, it's all in a day's work for these film folk!

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rishi Kapoor Wasn't Prepared For Death

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'Some months before his death, when I had inquired about his health, he was annoyed that people assumed the worst.' '"I am not going anywhere," Rishi snapped as only he could.'

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Happy birthday, Lataji!

'Laaga has perky but dark music'

'Laaga has perky but dark music'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Shantanu Moitra, the music composer for the Rani Mukerji starrer, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag speaks about the making of the music as well as working with the film's director, Pradeep Sarkar.

'Just not allowed. Nope.' What is Amitabh saying no to?

'Just not allowed. Nope.' What is Amitabh saying no to?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Amitabh Bachchan's birthday bash. Don 3's movie details. Mahesh Babu's Bollywood debut. The latest Bollywood masala...

UP RS poll win exposed BJP's anti-Dalit face: Akhilesh

UP RS poll win exposed BJP's anti-Dalit face: Akhilesh

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Akhilesh said that the defeat of the Dalit candidate would cement his party's relations with Mayawati-led BSP.

The movies rediff readers wrote: Part III

The movies rediff readers wrote: Part III

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

The movie endings you want changed.

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over UP gang rape

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over UP gang rape

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The House witnessed heated exchanges between Congress and Samajwadi Party members.

IIFA: Big B hits Lion City!

IIFA: Big B hits Lion City!

Rediff.com20 May 2004

The fifth Singapore International \n\nIndian Film Academy Weekend kicks off in Singapore.

IIFA: Big B hits Lion City!

IIFA: Big B hits Lion City!

Rediff.com20 May 2004

The fifth Singapore International \n\nIndian Film Academy Weekend kicks off in Singapore.

Amitabh's Family on film!

Amitabh's Family on film!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2004

'Police has done what the public wanted'

'Police has done what the public wanted'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'We cannot believe the police encounter story at all.' 'They were in the hands of the police and they were de-weaponised.' 'They didn't have weapons. How can you kill them?'

Birthday Special: Farah Khan's 10 BEST moves

Birthday Special: Farah Khan's 10 BEST moves

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

We celebrate Farah Khan's 50th birthday by re-visiting some of her best choreography.

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma brings us everything we learned in this notorious year.

Khan troika dominates Aap Ki Adalat's 21st anniversary celebration

Khan troika dominates Aap Ki Adalat's 21st anniversary celebration

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

For a show that prides itself on being of the people, by the people and for the people, it's strange how in its moments of success, the 'people' were missing, says Sukanya Verma.

When Deepika hit the road!

When Deepika hit the road!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Namrata Thakker takes a look at some amazing road trips in the movies.

Prakash Raj blessed with baby boy

Prakash Raj blessed with baby boy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

The latest updates from Bollywood.

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Sasikala brings EPS-OPS rift out in open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

The revived factionalism in the AIADMK, if not curbed now, has the potential to split the party vertically, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Naidu elected India's 13th Vice President with 516 votes

Naidu elected India's 13th Vice President with 516 votes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Gopalkrishna Gandhi could only manage 244 votes.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Amitabh, Varun at an awards show

PIX: Shah Rukh, Amitabh, Varun at an awards show

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Check out the arrivals.

PIX: Priyanka, Deepika, Shah Rukh, Salman party with the Ambanis

PIX: Priyanka, Deepika, Shah Rukh, Salman party with the Ambanis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Pictures from the party.

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

The GOOD, BAD and UGLY DOLLS of Bollywood

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the wide-eyed dolly's presence in our movies.

Ten Bollywood directors turned actors

Ten Bollywood directors turned actors

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Take a look at ten filmmakers who also love acting.

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

She sung a song for every mood, every situation. Sukanya Verma dives into Asha Bhosle's magnificent repertoire and pulls out gems on her 85th birthday.

What the Great Grand Masti cast is *really* thinking!

What the Great Grand Masti cast is *really* thinking!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

We took a little liberty to have some clean fun.

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Dharmendra was fascinated by Gabbar's role, then he said he would like to play Thakur. 'I told him he won't get Hema Malini.' 'He laughed and said okay (to play Veeru).'

Goodbye Regal. Thank you for the memories

Goodbye Regal. Thank you for the memories

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'I know all good things have to end someday. But memories, especially film memories are special,' says Aseem Chhabra.

40 years of Sholay: Jai, Veeru, Basanti THEN and NOW!

40 years of Sholay: Jai, Veeru, Basanti THEN and NOW!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Rediff.com celebrates 40 years of the beloved movie classic.