News for 'Kaun'

Dying young in Bollywood

Dying young in Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

As often is the case on celluloid, romanticising death is as significant as making every moment count where a young life's passing makes the realisation all the more heartbreaking and momentous.

Who can replace the Big B on KBC?

Who can replace the Big B on KBC?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

Is there any star qualified to fill Amitabh's shoes on KBC?

'Rahul Gandhi missing' posters surface in Amethi

'Rahul Gandhi missing' posters surface in Amethi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Missing persons posters featuring Rahul Gandhi's image pop up in Amethi.

Mute spectators or change activists? Who are you?

Mute spectators or change activists? Who are you?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

'We should not allow our nation to become a banana republic where terrorists roam free with Z-level official security while Kashmiri Hindus, who believe in India , live like refugees.'

Film merchandising comes of age in India

Film merchandising comes of age in India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Om Shanti Om, which will hit theatres on Friday, and others in the pipeline such as Welcome and Race have done it already. Harry Baweja's Love Story 2050 is said to be in talks with jeans brand Killer to introduce a denim clothing line based on the film.

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'I used to go to Sanjay Dutt, give him the scene, and then act it out.' 'He would say, 'Arrey, Girishbhai kar lunga'.' 'But I would insist: 'Nahin, main karke dikhane chahta hoon'.' He said this was the first time in his career that someone was acting out the scene for him!'

How channels manage millions of SMSes

How channels manage millions of SMSes

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Contrary to popular understanding, operators do not manage these incoming votes. It is the channel operators who manage and collate the results of these SMSes. Yet, in terms of revenue sharing, close to 70 per cent of the share goes to the telecom provider while the channels get only 30 per cent.

SRK show to fetch Rs 18 crore from callers

SRK show to fetch Rs 18 crore from callers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Unlike KBC-3, where Airtel, MTNL and BSNL were exclusive telecom partners, this time around, the channel is going non-exclusive. The channel is in the process of getting on board almost every telecom service provider, which means that participants need not just call from an Airtel or MTNL/BSNL number.

NDTV to take on rival Star TV

NDTV to take on rival Star TV

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

Eyeing to dislodge Star from the top slot in the Hindi entertainment segment, Prannoy Roy-promoted media giant NDTV on Monday said it was in talks with major producers, including Ekta Kapoor, for serials on its to-be-launched channels.

Official bunks work to take part in KBC, suspended

Official bunks work to take part in KBC, suspended

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Madanjit Hota was among 10 contestants from across the country who were invited for one of the episodes of the programme.

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Lata Mangeshkar's BIGGEST regrets

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

'There was no time to do all the normal things that children do as they grow up.' 'One day, I was playing with dolls.' 'The next day, I was on a train looking for opportunities to sing at various recording studios.'

The truth about Dhawan's SRK touch celebration style

The truth about Dhawan's SRK touch celebration style

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

India opener Shikhar Dhawan, who is in a sublime form in the ongoing Champions Trophy, has narrated interesting moments of his career.

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Sheena Bora Trial: Peter wants to access his bank locker

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Peter told Judge Jagdale that there was only jewellery in the locker -- some of it that he had "gifted to my wife" and some that "she had received" at the time of their marriage, that the CBI had already inspected the locker in his presence and were aware of what was there.

Shootout: Very pakao

Shootout: Very pakao

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Apoorva Lakhia's film is a disappointment.

Can Shah Rukh recreate Amitabh's magic?

Can Shah Rukh recreate Amitabh's magic?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Can Shah Rukh Khan live up to Amitabh Bachchan as the Kaun Banega Crorepati anchor?

SC stays MRTPC probe into KBC

SC stays MRTPC probe into KBC

Rediff.com4 May 2007

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed Delhi high court order directing Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission to investigate allegations of financial irregularities by Star Plus television channel in its game show Kaun Banega Crorepati.

'Musharraf begged for Kargil ceasefire'

'Musharraf begged for Kargil ceasefire'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2007

"The fact is that when Musharraf's misadventure failed miserably, this commando general came to me to get the war ceased at any cost," Sharif told author Suhail Warraich in an interview for an updated edition of a book.

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Birthday Special: The 25 Moods of Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Happy birthday, Lataji!

Photo: Sanjay Dutt, Boman on KBC

Photo: Sanjay Dutt, Boman on KBC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Here's a first look.

'I have done a lot of things that I am not proud of'

'I have done a lot of things that I am not proud of'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

'I had anger management issues, but I would like to believe that I worked on myself to make sure that I am a slightly better version of myself.'

Watching King Khan on the hot seat

Watching King Khan on the hot seat

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

A member of the audience gives his take on the show and host.

Movies: Best of the Week

Movies: Best of the Week

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Apne: Watch it for knock-out Dharmendra

Apne: Watch it for knock-out Dharmendra

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

In Apne Dharmendra reminds us why he is so special.

Rathore, Tendulkar, Anand, Sehwag mourn Vajpayee

Rathore, Tendulkar, Anand, Sehwag mourn Vajpayee

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Sports fraternity mourns former PM Vajpayee's demise

KBC 3 rakes in Rs 130 cr, still counting

KBC 3 rakes in Rs 130 cr, still counting

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Star has sold ad slots for the show, which goes on air from January 22 at an estimated Rs 10-13 crore per sponsor, said sources.

First Look: SRK's KBC promos start

First Look: SRK's KBC promos start

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

A sneak peek into the new advertisement for Shah Rukh Khan's Kaun Banega Crorepati.

How the corporates grabbed your eyeballs

How the corporates grabbed your eyeballs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

Will Amitabh Bachchan's loss be Shah Rukh Khan's gain? Our verdict on some of the biggest TV trailers on the small screen.

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.

How Sameer Nair turned around Star Plus

How Sameer Nair turned around Star Plus

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Star Plus is where it is today, thanks to his creative genius, say Nair's friends and foes alike.

SRK to host a new game show

SRK to host a new game show

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

SRK will be back on small screen with a new game show with kids. Made on the lines of 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader', this show will be aired on Star Plus.

Sheena Bora Trial: The tricks memory plays

Sheena Bora Trial: The tricks memory plays

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

When it came to his cross examination by Sanjeev Khanna's lawyer Niranjan Mundargi, Imtiaz Shaikh appeared to be afflicted by that peculiar gap-in-one's-memory or Choosy Memory Syndrome with his recall of other dates in his life, except those directly related with the murder, shaky or non-existent.

KBC losing viewership, Star tries innovation

KBC losing viewership, Star tries innovation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Confronted with declining viewership of its much-touted quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, Star Plus has found a new way to bring in viewers.

Sania-Lara 'dynamite' on KBC2

Sania-Lara 'dynamite' on KBC2

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

The show that will replace KBC

The show that will replace KBC

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Fox Production will debut on Star Plus with a musical to fill the gap left by SRK.

When Vidya, Anushka, Madhuri went on a thrilling spree!

When Vidya, Anushka, Madhuri went on a thrilling spree!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Looking at the Hindi film heroine at her thrilling best.

SRK: We opened 4 champagne bottles for KBC

SRK: We opened 4 champagne bottles for KBC

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

While TAM ratings indicate the popularity of the show has taken a hit, host Shah Rukh still loves the show. He explains why.

Cricket wins over <i>KBC3</i>

Cricket wins over KBC3

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

Early results show that Star's hot property has seen its all-India rating slip from 2.7 on Day 1 to 1.8 on Day 3, according to aMap, which measures all-India audience ratings covering more than 1 lakh towns.

Shah Rukh's Tamil voice

Shah Rukh's Tamil voice

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Now, all Shekar wants is a call from SRK.

'SRK is very brainy'

'SRK is very brainy'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Mohit Mahipal, KBC participant, feels Shah Rukh rocks.