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Lesbian love in the movies

Lesbian love in the movies

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Bollywood has dealt with same sex relationships before, but homophobia runs deep.

'Kasab killed my family, he has no right to live'

'Kasab killed my family, he has no right to live'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

'There is no need to delay Kasab's execution, he should be shot dead publicly in Mumbai.'

'I want to keep doing comedy'

'I want to keep doing comedy'

Rediff.com16 May 2017

Irrfan Khan, who will be seen in Hindi Medium next, on why 'just doing one comedy is not satisfying.'

Please hang me for my crimes, Kasab tells court

Please hang me for my crimes, Kasab tells court

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Ajmal Amir Kasab, prime accused in the terror attack on Mumbai, and his lawyer Abbas Kazmi on Wednesday gave contradictory statements to the special court during the 26/11 trial. While Kasab stated that he not given his confession under any pressure or torture, Kazmi claimed that Kasab was being mentally tortured by the guard manning his cell.However, when Judge M L Tahiliyani asked if he was under any kind of mental or physical pressure, Kasab replied in the negative.

Aftab Shivdasani weds long-time girlfriend Nin Dusanj

Aftab Shivdasani weds long-time girlfriend Nin Dusanj

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

The couple, who met through common friends, had been dating for six years.

Telly hit-maker's top shows

Telly hit-maker's top shows

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Top TV director and producer Rajan Shahi lists his favourite shows.

Super 30's Anand Kumar meets Hrithik

Super 30's Anand Kumar meets Hrithik

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'When I agreed to visit Hrithikji at his residence, I was not sure of how I would be welcomed.' 'But the minute I walked into his beautiful home, I was made to feel comfortable.' 'He is humble, attentive and warm,' Anand Kumar tells Subhash K Jha.

He can't ever think of a train without seeing those men lying there dead

He can't ever think of a train without seeing those men lying there dead

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Just 20 years old, Inderlal Kamalsingh Dhurve is a migrant labourer, a part-time farmer, a sole breadwinner and one of four survivors from the group that was mowed down by a goods train near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, 10 days ago, claiming 16 lives.

'Kader Khan has left a vacuum in my career'

'Kader Khan has left a vacuum in my career'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

'In his death, our film industry has lost a prominent voice. The movies will never be the same again.'

Pix: Mahie Gill's 'red-hot' shoot

Pix: Mahie Gill's 'red-hot' shoot

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Here's what your favourite celebs have been upto!

'My life has been like a Cinderella story'

'My life has been like a Cinderella story'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'I have seen garibi to amiri.'

How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

How the Howrah Bridge played out in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'To this day, not a year passes when Bollywood does not head to Kolkata to train its cameras on the magnificence of the bridge and the flow of life that pulses along the river across which it spans,' says Saibal Chatterjee.

Remember Rosesh's Poems in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

Remember Rosesh's Poems in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

They're so bad, they're good!

Meet the man behind the 'Goli maar deta agar bandook hoti' remark

Meet the man behind the 'Goli maar deta agar bandook hoti' remark

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

This is not the first time that the BJP legislator has been embroiled in a controversy.

Scrapped missiles create furore in Maha district

Scrapped missiles create furore in Maha district

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Residents of more than 20 villages in Wada taluka of Thane district in Maharashtra have sought intervention of the authorities to shift a hazardous stockpile of scrap material, including missiles, stored in an unused furnace mill.

'Hope someone, someday will invest in my biopic also'

'Hope someone, someday will invest in my biopic also'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

During his playing days, he was one of the most aggressive batsmen in world cricket and now Virender Sehwag is entertaining fans with his witty comments on Twitter and other social media platforms. Sehwag, who has also donned the role of a TV commentator, wishes that a movie is also made based on his life. Responding to biopic's made on teammates Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Sachin Tendulkar, Sehwag said, "Let's see. Shayad koi mujh par bhi paisa laga de (I hope someone, somewhere, someday will invest in my biopic also)."

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Why Mughal-e-Azam will never die

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Did you know Nargis was to have played the Madhubala role, but opted out because she has reservations about working with Dilip Kumar? Do you know how Naushad and Shakeel Badayuni came up with the words for the immortal Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya?

Remains of the day as India exits lockdown

Remains of the day as India exits lockdown

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'This is a critical story that Modi seems to grasp far better -- almost instinctively -- in comparison with most of his predecessors as prime ministers,' notes M K Bhadrakumar.

'I cannot sacrifice my life for others'

'I cannot sacrifice my life for others'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

Megha Gupta never planned on being an actress. However, fate had other plans for the lead actress of NDTV Imagine's Main Teri Parchhain Hoon.

The Super 30 Review

The Super 30 Review

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'What Super 30 really wants to say is Hrithik Roshan can be an action hero without showing off his sculpted torso,' says Sukanya Verma.

BJP rakes up Ayodhya issue again

BJP rakes up Ayodhya issue again

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Raking up the Ayodhya issue ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party chief Rajnath Singh on Saturday declared that nobody could shake the party's faith in Lord Ram, for whom a magnificent temple will be built at Ayodhya. "Jahan tak Ram Janambhoomi ka sawal hai, koi ma ka lal Bhagwan Ram me hamari aastha aur nishta ko diga nahi sakta (No one can shake BJP's faith and reverence to Lord Ram)," he said in his inaugural speech at the two-day National Council meet.

'Zoya was sensible, Farhan was a brat'

'Zoya was sensible, Farhan was a brat'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

As Zoya's directorial debut Luck By Chance hits the screens, Honey looks back at her childhood, and how different the two siblings are from each other.

From Jassi to Naya Roop Nayi Zindagi

From Jassi to Naya Roop Nayi Zindagi

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Mona Singh who created waves with Jassi Jisse Koi Nahi and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa is back to host Naya Roop Nayi Zindagi, a new reality show on Sony Television.

Prasoon Joshi: Is baar nahin

Prasoon Joshi: Is baar nahin

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Lyricist Prasoon Joshi wrote a poem to express his feelings of pain and anger over the Mumbai terror attacks.

Holi Special: What GREEN means in the movies

Holi Special: What GREEN means in the movies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Sukanya Verma tells us how Bollywood gives colours a whole new meaning.

PM should choose chauraha for people to punish him: Lalu

PM should choose chauraha for people to punish him: Lalu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

"If election is held in the country today, the BJP would draw a nought," the RJD chief said.

Guess who this chubby kid is!

Guess who this chubby kid is!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

As the Indian team gears up to take on the West Indies in the first Test in Antigua, a look at what some of the players have been up to on social media.

I kept thinking 'hope they don't do an encounter on us'

I kept thinking 'hope they don't do an encounter on us'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

On December 15, Mohammed Mustafa, an MBA student and IAS aspirant from Jamia Milia Islamia University, was among the students who were dragged out of the library and lathi-charged by policemen. In a conversation with Rediff.com's Divya Nair, the 26 year old recounts the ordeal he faced for a protest he says he didn't participate in or volunteer for.

Who's the hottest bahu on television?

Who's the hottest bahu on television?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Have your say!

Quiz Time: Which Dhoom 2 star was asked to lose weight for the film?

Quiz Time: Which Dhoom 2 star was asked to lose weight for the film?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Watch! Anushka, Varun step up for Tanushree Dutta

Watch! Anushka, Varun step up for Tanushree Dutta

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

'It's frightening to hear what Tanushree Dutta has to say,' says Anushka Sharma.

Of course, I'll go: Anupam Kher if he was invited to Pakistan

Of course, I'll go: Anupam Kher if he was invited to Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

'Main koi rootha nahin hoon for denying me a visa. I am baffled, and a bit hurt.'

No rift in party or family, 'all is well', says Rabri and sons

No rift in party or family, 'all is well', says Rabri and sons

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Tej Pratap created a flutter a few days back with a tweet that was seen by many as signalling a rift with his younger brother Tejashwi.

George Fernandes meets Anand Mohan Singh

George Fernandes meets Anand Mohan Singh

Rediff.com7 Oct 2007

National Democratic Alliance convenor George Fernandes met former member of Parliament and Janata Dal-United leader Anand Mohan Singh in Patna's Beur jail on Sunday. Singh was recently sentenced to death for the lynching of Gopalganj District Magistrate G Krishnaiah in 1994.

'The boys are looking hot in Mahabharat'

'The boys are looking hot in Mahabharat'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

Rakshanda Khan will be seen in a different avatar in Ekta Kapoor's Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki.

Inside Karachi: 'Election won't change anything'

Inside Karachi: 'Election won't change anything'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Chandio Munir Ahmad is an activist of All Pakistan Trade Union Organisation. He has been a grassroots' worker for many years. He, like the overwhelming number of grassroots activists in Pakistan, is upset with the Indian government for giving tacit support to President Musharraf's regime and America's gameplan in the region.

First Look: John becomes an angel

First Look: John becomes an angel

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

John Abraham, one of the hottest vegetarians in the country, supports the birds in his latest PETA ad.

Wish Rekha!

Wish Rekha!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

Rekha turns 50 on October 10.

The man who gave us Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya

The man who gave us Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Recently, Mumbai's well-known Carter Road, home to many Bollywood denizens was rechristened to Naushad Ali Road in honour of its most popular resident. Considering his immense contribution in the world of Hindi film music, this comes as no surprise.

PM announces 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight

PM announces 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

In his second national broadcast in a week on the pandemic raging across much of the world with the number of infections rising in India, Modi made a fervent appeal to the countrymen not to cross the 'lakshman rekha' of their homes in the next three weeks.