News for 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'

Star to charge Rs 1 million for 10 second IPL ad

Star to charge Rs 1 million for 10 second IPL ad

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Star earned ad revenues of around Rs 30 billion during last year's IPL. Whether it hits last year's figure will depend on how the economy picks up during the festival season.

Police find Nitin Desai's voice notes critical of creditor firm

Police find Nitin Desai's voice notes critical of creditor firm

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

In one of these clips or voice notes, he is heard stating that his company could not come out of the financial crisis it was facing because of the procedure adopted by the financial services firm.

What Makes Amitabh Bachchan The Forever Star

What Makes Amitabh Bachchan The Forever Star

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

In spite of its flaws, I enjoyed reading the book, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar. Simply for the joy of digging into the life, in pictures and words, of one of the most enduring stars of Indian cinema.

'Amitji has no competitors'

'Amitji has no competitors'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

'In the last seven years or so, many reigning heroes have stopped working with him because no matter how popular a star they are, irrespective of whether they are playing the lead, it eventually becomes an Amitabh Bachchan film!'

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

'I could see the hunger in Priyanka's belly'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'She was going through a low time and didn't know where her career was going.'

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma recaps everything we learned this year in showbiz.

'Streaming has to be disciplined'

'Streaming has to be disciplined'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

'Streaming will get to 100-200 million subscribers, but the journey is not as rose-tinted.'

'Even the easiest question seems tough on KBC'

'Even the easiest question seems tough on KBC'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'I was well prepared and confident that I would win at least win Rs 50 lakh to 1 crore.'

'Nitin Desai was the best at what he did'

'Nitin Desai was the best at what he did'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'Always smiling, creative, problem solver, ambitious and a man who walked ahead of an Industry.'

Funding winter hits start-up advertising spend across properties

Funding winter hits start-up advertising spend across properties

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

A long and bitter funding winter in the start-up world is beginning to take its toll on start-up advertising across properties. Earlier this week, Mastercard replaced Paytm as the title sponsor for all international and domestic cricket matches organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). But this is just one part of the story. The other side is that organisers of high-impact shows and events on Hindi general entertainment channels, too, are feeling the winter chill.

What worked for KBC 11

What worked for KBC 11

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'Bachchan is thoroughly enjoying himself.'

Rahul chooses Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Pilot to be his deputy

Rahul chooses Gehlot as Rajasthan CM, Pilot to be his deputy

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

After Congress' observer to the state K C Venugopal made the announcement at a media briefing in New Delhi.

'Headley's testimony on Ishrat Jahan is like KBC'

'Headley's testimony on Ishrat Jahan is like KBC'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

'There is nothing in Headley's testimony. Where is he saying anything? He says, 'I don't know, I don't know.' He says 'I overheard somebody's speech.' Is this evidence? This is double hearsay.' 'If this (the Ishrat Jahan encounter) investigation is really carried out further it points to the heart of BJP's political leadership. And therefore they want you to distract you and say terrorist, terrorist.'

'I was nobody until I appeared on KBC'

'I was nobody until I appeared on KBC'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'When I won Rs 1 crore, Amitabh Bachchan told my friends to find a girlfriend for me.'

Shakila starred in some of the finest Hindi songs

Shakila starred in some of the finest Hindi songs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Shakila's seductive performances in the ever-popular club number Babuji Dheere Chalna and the fabulous torch song Hoon Abhi Main Jawaan made filmmakers sit up and notice this new talent.

IPL 2020: Disney-Star may earn Rs 20 billion

IPL 2020: Disney-Star may earn Rs 20 billion

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

95 per cent of advertising inventory has been sold on television and 18 on-air sponsors have been signed up so far, the highest for any season.

'It's an amazing feeling to win Rs 1 crore'

'It's an amazing feeling to win Rs 1 crore'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'During the Fastest Finger First round, my body was shivering.' 'I was both happy and nervous looking at him.'

PIX: Salman, Shah Rukh's greatest phobias!

PIX: Salman, Shah Rukh's greatest phobias!

Rediff.com26 May 2016

We decided to have some fun imagining potential phobias of Bollywood's biggest stars and here are the results.

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Why Shah Rukh Needed Action To Revive His Career

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Shah Rukh had outgrown the roles that made him a star -- the menacing, obsessive lover in Darr, the regular guy in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na or the new age boyfriend in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. By the time he entered his 50s, he was struggling to find his feet, explains Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Sunny Leone puts on a bikini for Mastizaade

Sunny Leone puts on a bikini for Mastizaade

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Amitabh Bachchan meets his humshakals!

Amitabh Bachchan meets his humshakals!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

A look at the top 10 tweets from Bollywood celebrities.

'I intend to offer Shweta Prasad a role in my next film'

'I intend to offer Shweta Prasad a role in my next film'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Dawood's brother was eating biryani, watching KBC when cops detained him

Dawood's brother was eating biryani, watching KBC when cops detained him

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The unexpected presence of cops stunned Kaskar, as he asked them maine kya kiya hai?

Why Netflix Hasn't Made An Impact in India

Why Netflix Hasn't Made An Impact in India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Netflix is reminiscent of Star TV in the 1990s: Very Western in its gaze, very expensive, and clueless, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

How Amitabh Bachchan tops the brand trust charts

How Amitabh Bachchan tops the brand trust charts

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The superstar manages to retain the trust of consumers across age groups.

Kannada actor Puneet Rajkumar dead

Kannada actor Puneet Rajkumar dead

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Well-known Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar died in Bangalore on Friday, October 29, following a heart attack, hospital sources said.

Zee's Punit Goenka: Not Just The Owner's Son

Zee's Punit Goenka: Not Just The Owner's Son

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Puneet Goenka's ability to stay calm is probably what helped Zee rise from a down-in-the-dumps broadcaster into one of the largest, steadiest and most profitable media companies in India, reports Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

'I never felt I was sitting in front of such a big celebrity'

'I never felt I was sitting in front of such a big celebrity'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

'I had always told my children that if I got through the fastest finger round, the hot seat was not going to be tough for me.'

When A Param Vir Chakra Hero Retires

When A Param Vir Chakra Hero Retires

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

A salute to the youngest Param Vir Chakra Awardee, Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Yogendra Singh Yadav who has retired from the Indian Army.

IPL 2020: From shampoo to face masks, brands score a six this season

IPL 2020: From shampoo to face masks, brands score a six this season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Small and big advertisers are making their presence felt this year far more than they did earlier, bringing a smile to the faces of the tournament's organisers and partners.

What Amitabh won't allow in KBC 9!

What Amitabh won't allow in KBC 9!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

No film promotions, for one.

Indian prodigies we should be proud of!

Indian prodigies we should be proud of!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

As we celebrate the spirit of childhood, here are some children who've made India proud.

'Winning Rs 1 crore was unbelievable!'

'Winning Rs 1 crore was unbelievable!'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'KBC *is* Amitabh Bachchan. He is so courteous, he pulls out the chair for you and makes you feel like a queen.'

Amitabh: I am not as intelligent as Aamir Khan

Amitabh: I am not as intelligent as Aamir Khan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

'I barely manage to be in front of the camera and act.' Amitabh Bachchan gets shockingly modest.

'I start Pushpa 2 in a couple of days'

'I start Pushpa 2 in a couple of days'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

'I don't think I ever wanted to work with anyone, no Khans, nobody, except for Mr Amitabh Bachchan.'

First look: Sanjay Dutt as a cop in Ungli

First look: Sanjay Dutt as a cop in Ungli

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Here's a look at the top 10 tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

With KBC's millions, Sony soars to number 4 on TAM ranking

With KBC's millions, Sony soars to number 4 on TAM ranking

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

This was the highest rated show in the week under consideration (August 17-23, 2014). The show outdid shows like Diya Aur Baati Hum (Star Plus), Jodha Akbar (Zee Tv) and Kumkum Bhagya (Zee TV).

Ness Wadia writes to police, says Preity's complaint false

Ness Wadia writes to police, says Preity's complaint false

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Industrialist Ness Wadia, facing allegations of molesting his former girlfriend and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, on Wednesday wrote to the Mumbai police listing the names of nine witnesses he wants quizzed in the case even as investigators are likely to record his statement in the next 48 hours.

The mistakes companies make...

The mistakes companies make...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

How Bajaj, Colgate, Raymonds, Zee lost out.. Strategic errors have hurt many companies, says adguru Sandeep Goyal.