News for 'Lagaan'

'Eager to see how audiences will react to Raashee'

'Eager to see how audiences will react to Raashee'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Ashutosh Gowariker talks about his new film, Whats Your Raashee?

What I find compelling about masala movies...

What I find compelling about masala movies...

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'...that it takes fantasy seriously as a part of real life'... A fascinating excerpt from Jonathan Gil Harris's book, Masala Shakespeare: How A Firangi Writer Became Indian.

File tax returns at the click of a mouse

File tax returns at the click of a mouse

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Lamingo Systems, a Bangalore based technology start-up firm promoted by two entrepreneurs - Navin Kumar and his wife Monika Rungta - has launched eLagaan.com in this current tax filing season, a portal which promises to prepare the tax returns easy to be filed both electronically and in paper mode.

Hindi cinema's immortal rain moments

Hindi cinema's immortal rain moments

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Rain and Bollywood has immortal connection and we have best of the songs in the film on rains.

Taare Zameen Par out of Oscar race

Taare Zameen Par out of Oscar race

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Not to the surprise of many watchers of foreign language Oscar nominations, Aamir Khan's directorial vehicle Taare Zamren Par could not make into the Oscar list. The movie just hasn't been garnering the kind of mainstream reviews and media attention the actor's Lagaan received a few years ago.

Your FAVE Aamir Khan Movie? VOTE!

Your FAVE Aamir Khan Movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Aamir Khan, brilliant 11 times over.

Aamir to star opposite Kate Winslet?

Aamir to star opposite Kate Winslet?

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Director Pan Nalin is prepared to cast Aamir opposite recent Oscar winner Kate Winslet for a film based on the short story Toba Tek Singh by Saadat Hasan Manto.

Mulayam joins campaigning, but seeks votes for Shivpal

Mulayam joins campaigning, but seeks votes for Shivpal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

After staying away from campaigning till now, Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav on Saturday addressed his first rally where he sought votes for brother Shivpal, saying the election is important for both of them.

Chinkara case: Warrants issued against Aamir

Chinkara case: Warrants issued against Aamir

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

In the movie Lagaan, shooting was held mostly in Kutch, Chinkara footage was taken without the permission of the forest department, the sources said. A Bhuj court had issued bailable warrants against Aamir Khan, director of the movie Ashutosh Gowarikar, Aamir's former wife Reena Dutta, executive director Srinivas Rao and photographer Ashok Mehta on March 27.

Your fave Rahman song?

Your fave Rahman song?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2009

Think back and write in!

First Look: Taare Zameen Par

First Look: Taare Zameen Par

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Aamir's new film will release on December 21.

The Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy review

The Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy review

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy is a larger-than-life spectacle that deserves a theatre viewing, feels Karan Sanjay Shah.

Chinkara case: HC breather for Aamir, Gowarikar

Chinkara case: HC breather for Aamir, Gowarikar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Justice Harsha Devani also stayed the bailable arrest warrants issued by the lower court against the five, including film's director Ashutosh Gowarikar. The HC issued notice to state forest department and adjourned the hearing to April 25. The complaint against Khan and others was filed in the court By Deputy Forest Officer J V Vyas, as they had not responded to the several notices sent by the Forest Department asking them to remain present for questioning, sources said.

Guess how many National Awards Shabana Azmi has won?

Guess how many National Awards Shabana Azmi has won?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

We give you the answer!

Music review: Jodhaa Akbar

Music review: Jodhaa Akbar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

Jodhaa Akbar deserves a round of applause for its faithful adherence to melody, vibrant lyrics and musical detailing.

'Deshdrohi is not about people from Uttar Pradesh'

'Deshdrohi is not about people from Uttar Pradesh'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Gracy Singh on Deshdrohi and about not being seen in any big movies in recent future.

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Is Village Rockstars the right choice for Oscars? Vote!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

'It is a film with a good human concept that would touch people around the world.' 'We are honouring a film that deserves to be at the Oscars.'

Wish Aamir Khan!

Wish Aamir Khan!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2004

The actor celebrates his birthday on March 14.

Now, Aamir caught in chinkara case

Now, Aamir caught in chinkara case

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Gujarat forest department has sent a notice to Khan for allegedly violating the Wildlife Act.

Hollywood, here I come, says Anil Ambani

Hollywood, here I come, says Anil Ambani

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Sure, while Mumbai's tinsel town has made some attempts to break in (Aamir Khan's Lagaan made it to the 2002 Oscar nomination for foreign films), few Indians have managed to enter this exclusive club. Not anymore. The efforts of the threesome have finally paid off and the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) is set to put its imprint on Hollywood.

Aamir, Kareena to join ICL?

Aamir, Kareena to join ICL?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

If sources are to be believed, Zee group's Indian Cricket League (ICL) will rope Aamir in to promote their league. Apparently, the company has decided that it is important to have a brand name like Aamir associated with the month-long Twenty-20 league matches, which started on March 9.

Madhuri returns to Marathi roots

Madhuri returns to Marathi roots

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The actress, who launched a Marathi book yesterday, has her calendar full.

Anil Mehta on Aaja Nachle

Anil Mehta on Aaja Nachle

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

In conversation with Anil Mehta, the cinematographer turn director.

Make teamwork 'work' for you

Make teamwork 'work' for you

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

It is extremely difficult for us to change our focus from ourselves as individuals to what the team is trying to do. Here's how you can make it easier.

Raveena, Madhuri, Aishwarya's #Throwback pictures

Raveena, Madhuri, Aishwarya's #Throwback pictures

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Which one is *your* favourite?

The man behind Aamir's next film

The man behind Aamir's next film

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Writer Abbas Tyrewalla makes his directorial debut with Aamir Khan's next production.

Advani praises <i>Taare Zameen Par</i> to the sky

Advani praises Taare Zameen Par to the sky

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

At a special screening of Aamir's directorial debut Taare Zameen Par in New Delhi, the senior BJP leader could not hold his tears as he watched the story of a dyslexic child recovering from his illness.

Another chinkara case, another Khan?

Another chinkara case, another Khan?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2006

Aamir Khan had asked for a chinkara for a scene in Lagaan.

Shringar to open 7 multiplexes

Shringar to open 7 multiplexes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Shringar Cinemas, a movie distribution and multiplex company, will spend up to 78 per cent of the amount it plans to mop up from the forthcoming IPO on setting up multiplexes.

Amol Palekar: National awards are more important than Oscars

Amol Palekar: National awards are more important than Oscars

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The veteran actor talks about his new responsibility as the head of Oscar selection jury.

Who should we send to the Oscars?

Who should we send to the Oscars?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Lage Raho Munnabhai, Rang De Basanti, and Omkara seem to be the frontrunners.

Munaf awaits the real test

Munaf awaits the real test

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Test your epic gyaan

Test your epic gyaan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

Take this quiz!

20 AWESOME A R Rahman songs

20 AWESOME A R Rahman songs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Celebrating the maestro, who turned 52, January 6, and his music.

Rang de Basanti scores in US, UK

Rang de Basanti scores in US, UK

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

Which is the best patriotic Hindi film?

Which is the best patriotic Hindi film?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

Share your views.

Aamir Khan ties the knot

Aamir Khan ties the knot

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

The Bollywood star got married in a civil ceremony.

Bollywood's Most Money-Making Sports Movies

Bollywood's Most Money-Making Sports Movies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Loved Mary Kom? You might want to see this list of other memorable sports films Bollywood has churned out over the years.