News for 'Lakshmi Rai'

Lakshmi Rai makes a comeback in Telugu films

Lakshmi Rai makes a comeback in Telugu films

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema.

'A Number Of Stories Die Within You'

'A Number Of Stories Die Within You'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'I feel this initiative will help makers like me to tell a lot of stories. I feel very sorry that it's happening so late. If it had happened 10 years ago, I would have told 10 or 12 more stories.'

Simone Tata: The Vision Behind Lakm

Simone Tata: The Vision Behind Lakm

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

In a country where wearing lipstick could still invite disapproval, Simone Tata understood that Lakmé's future depended on shifting attitudes.

Kurmi protest disrupts train services in Jharkhand; passengers stranded

Kurmi protest disrupts train services in Jharkhand; passengers stranded

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

A rail blockade by the Kurmi community in Jharkhand has led to the cancellation, diversion, and short-termination of over 100 passenger trains, leaving thousands stranded. The protesters are demanding Scheduled Tribe status and inclusion of the Kurmali language in the Constitution.

National Games: Uttarakhand hockey teams knocked out

National Games: Uttarakhand hockey teams knocked out

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Karnataka to face Services in men's doubles tennis final

PIX: Telugu actresses sizzle when wet!

PIX: Telugu actresses sizzle when wet!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

This is how the actresses frolick in the rains.

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

India's 10 Costliest Weddings

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The estimated costs of these weddings start from Rs 100 crore and go up to Rs 700 crore.

Three Kannada films to release on Valentine's Eve

Three Kannada films to release on Valentine's Eve

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

A biopic on Veerappan along with two other films are up for release.

Festival time for Malayalam film industry

Festival time for Malayalam film industry

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Four films are set to release for this year's Vishu season.

Mohanlal's Casanovva gears up for release

Mohanlal's Casanovva gears up for release

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Malyalam film Casanovva opens tomorrow in theatres.

Exclusive First Look: Mohanlal's Casanova

Exclusive First Look: Mohanlal's Casanova

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Shooting for the Malayalam movie which also stars Shankar, Jagathy Sreekumar, Shriya Saran, Lakshmi Rai and Roma, has already started in Dubai.

Directing a Tamil cowboy film

Directing a Tamil cowboy film

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Director Chimbudevan can't stop gushing about his Tamil cowboy film, Imsai Arasan 23aam Pulikesi.

Dhaam Dhoom music disappoints

Dhaam Dhoom music disappoints

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

Cinematographer turned director Jeeva's last Tamil film Dhaam Dhoom is indeed a labour of love. Unfortunately, he couldn't finish the film. He met with an untimely death in Russia where he had gone to shoot parts of the film. Jayam Ravi, Kangana Ranaut and Lakshmi Rai are in the lead roles.

Get ready for these interesting Onam releases

Get ready for these interesting Onam releases

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The mood of celebration and the school holidays make Onam one of the hottest seasons for Malayalam cinema.

Padma Lakshmi holidays in Goa

Padma Lakshmi holidays in Goa

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Ram idol by Karnataka sculptor picked for consecration in Ayodhya

Ram idol by Karnataka sculptor picked for consecration in Ayodhya

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed as much on his social media handle on Monday, saying a renowned idol-maker from the 'land of Hanuman' will see his piece of creation find pride of place at the Ram Temple on January 22.

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

The Complete Hotelier And Host Extraordinaire

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Shreekant Sambrani remembers P R S 'Biki' Oberoi, personal friend and hospitality icon, who passed into the ages this week.

'Compromising with Congress is SP's majboori'

'Compromising with Congress is SP's majboori'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'They know that if they do not tie up with the Congress, then the minorities will move to the Congress.'

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

Kriti-Pulkit Party With Taapsee

Kriti-Pulkit Party With Taapsee

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Taapsee Pannu has many reasons to party.

Janhvi Kapoor: The GOLDEN GIRL

Janhvi Kapoor: The GOLDEN GIRL

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

One of Bollywood's most active actors on Instagram, Janhvi Kapoor keeps us updated about her life and shoots through pictures and videos.

What will you cook for Kamala Harris?

What will you cook for Kamala Harris?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Padma Lakshmi cooked Tamarind Rice. What would be your choice?

Review: Rajadhi Raja fails to impress

Review: Rajadhi Raja fails to impress

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Rajadhi Raja is a lacklustre Onam release, writes Paresh C Palicha.

Gear up to welcome the Onam releases

Gear up to welcome the Onam releases

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Five big Mayalam films are going to release on the eve of Onam.

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Will Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Be A Blockbuster?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Mani Ratnam is experimenting with a real-life historical in Ponniyin Selvan, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Sambar and Paneer Tikka for Kamala

Sambar and Paneer Tikka for Kamala

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'So South Indian, it would be idli with... a really good sambar, and then north Indian -- probably any kind of tikka.' Hmm. You can take a girl out her mom's country, but you can't take the country out of the girl!'

Memories And More This Diwali!

Memories And More This Diwali!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Zelda Pande recounts the specialness with which Diwali was celebrated in her home in Ranchi.

Toronto's toast: John, Lisa

Toronto's toast: John, Lisa

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

Indian celebrities take the Toronto International Film Fest by storm.

Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi gets French honour

Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi gets French honour

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi Bhattacharjee has been decorated with one of France's top honour.

Ash & Ujjwala kiss! This red carpet is too hot to handle

Ash & Ujjwala kiss! This red carpet is too hot to handle

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Bollywood stars up their fashion game for the first Vogue Women of the Year Awards.

How Gulzar created Kajra Re

How Gulzar created Kajra Re

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

'I believe this song became a hit because of Aishwarya Rai. She is totally responsible for its success.' 'People would go to see the film all over the country, just to see her dance.'

Aranmanai is a humorous supernatural thriller

Aranmanai is a humorous supernatural thriller

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

'I decided to make a horror film in my style.' 'I am sure people will enjoy Aranmanai.' Director Sundar C talks about his new film.

PIX: Sonakshi, Modi, Bachchans at Kush Sinha's grand wedding

PIX: Sonakshi, Modi, Bachchans at Kush Sinha's grand wedding

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Inside pics from the first high profile Bollywood shaadi of the year!

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Padma Vibhushan for Rajnikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The list of the prestigious Padma Awards 2016 awardees is out and superstar Rajnikanth is set to be honoured with the nation's second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.

Virat, Anushka, Akash Ambani: Vote for 2017's hottest cover star

Virat, Anushka, Akash Ambani: Vote for 2017's hottest cover star

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Which of these celebs got it right?

Shahid, Saif, NTR Jr: The HOTTEST Bridegroom? VOTE!

Shahid, Saif, NTR Jr: The HOTTEST Bridegroom? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Take this fun poll!

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

The DARK SIDE of Bollywood

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

There are many, many instances of this 'dark' approach. Sukanya Verma looks at a few.

Orchha: Where monuments speak

Orchha: Where monuments speak

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Orchha in Madhya Pradesh is among the many, many places in India where history comes alive. Lakshmi Sharath recollects her recent visit to the former princely state in Bundelkhand.

Shahid-Mira, Saif-Kareena, Ram Charan-Upasna: YOUR fave bridal couple? VOTE!

Shahid-Mira, Saif-Kareena, Ram Charan-Upasna: YOUR fave bridal couple? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

All of us have filmi shaadi favourites. Tell us yours!