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'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'Everyone wants to achieve everything very quickly.' 'Parents want to see their kids become stars overnight.' 'Kids want to be a sensation on social media.' 'Everyone is constantly in a race.'

Tendulkar derives inspiration from Bollywood trio

Tendulkar derives inspiration from Bollywood trio

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Sachin Tendulkar has been a role model for a whole generation of cricketers but when it comes to deriving inspiration for himself, the batting great says he looks up to three Bollywood icons. Tendulkar said the passion and energy that legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan and melody queens Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhonsle put behind their performance make them really inspiring.

I wanted to be Chintu's 'voice', but...

I wanted to be Chintu's 'voice', but...

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'I thought I'd be Chintu's ghost voice, just like Mukeshsaab for Rajsaab.' 'Chintu believed in my voice. He would always recommend me.' 'I sang two songs for him in his second film, Zehreela Insaan.' 'I was supposed to sing Oh Hanseeni, which became the biggest hit of the film.' 'Before I knew it, the song was taken away from me and given to Kishore Kumarsaab.'

Families of Kanishka victims 'get some relief'

Families of Kanishka victims 'get some relief'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Families of the victims of Air India Kanishka bombing on Thursday said the report of a panel that went into the deadly incident gives them "some relief" as it addresses most of the concerns that they have raised.

The singers Asha Bhosle admires

The singers Asha Bhosle admires

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

The legend talks about her favourite singers. Syed Firdaus Ashraf listens in.

Happy birthday, Mrs Shahid Kapoor!

Happy birthday, Mrs Shahid Kapoor!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

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

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Aamir Khan's TOP 55 SONGS!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Celebrating Aamir Khan and his 55 popular songs on his 55th birthday

'I had small dreams but large instinct'

'I had small dreams but large instinct'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Prasoon Joshi has been making waves in the ad world and Bollywood for a number of years now. But what was it like growing up? Read on...

When Neil spent Diwali in Tihar Jail

When Neil spent Diwali in Tihar Jail

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Bharat Ratna for Bhimsen Joshi

Bharat Ratna for Bhimsen Joshi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

The award, which was announced after a gap of seven years, was presented to 87-year-old Joshi by an Additional Secretary of the Home Ministry.

'Time to stand up against injustice is always right'

'Time to stand up against injustice is always right'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'How far would I go to fight for what I believe in?' 'If push comes to shove, I'd go a very long way.'

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Bollywood pays tribute to director Lekh Tandon

Bollywood pays tribute to director Lekh Tandon

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The veteran filmmaker passed away in Mumbai. He was 88.

Varun, Shraddha come together for ABCD 2

Varun, Shraddha come together for ABCD 2

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

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

Oh so sexy! Nia, Gauahar, Mandira at their STYLISH best!

Oh so sexy! Nia, Gauahar, Mandira at their STYLISH best!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Exciting red carpet styles courtesy these lovely ladies.

Electricians, plumbers, house helps take steps back to work

Electricians, plumbers, house helps take steps back to work

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Declaring that the time had come to reopen Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday evening, "Self-employed people like technicians, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, sanitation workers, domestic helps, and people involved with laundry and ironing are allowed to work."

Coming soon: Vikram Seth's A Suitable Girl

Coming soon: Vikram Seth's A Suitable Girl

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The best-selling author has announced that he is writing a sequel to his million-copy bestseller A Suitable Boy, titled A Suitable Girl.

Meet the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs contestants

Meet the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs contestants

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Which of these young talents will YOU vote for?

'The highest rates of heart diseases are in India'

'The highest rates of heart diseases are in India'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

'Another factor of heart diseases is our eating habits. We South Asians say we are vegetarians. We forget that food may not always be healthy. We use a lot of saturated fat and everything else combined does make it a serious cocktail for heart diseases,' says cardiac surgeon Dr Arvind Koshal.

'I want to sing for the rest of my life'

'I want to sing for the rest of my life'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Lata Mangeshkar tells us how she's famous for singing spooky songs!

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

PIX: Shraddha Kapoor, family, at her grandfather's prayer meet

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Tabu, David Dhawan and many others from the film industry turn up to support the family.

Celebrate Lataji's birthday with music!

Celebrate Lataji's birthday with music!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Lata Mangeshkar has sung for a wide range of actresses. Her songs include evergreen classics and popular chartbusters through the years. The singing legend turns 80 today, September 28. We celebrate the veteran with some of her unforgettable songs.

Queen of Dandiya dedicates song to Empress of Melody

Queen of Dandiya dedicates song to Empress of Melody

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The Queen of Dandiya dedicates a song to the Empress of Melody, who turns 80 on September 20.

Two Indians receive Canada's highest honour

Two Indians receive Canada's highest honour

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Two Indo-Canadians have been named among the recipients of the prestigious Order of Canada, the highest civilian honour in the country, this year. "The announcement came on January 1, and it is incredible. It is an auspicious beginning to the year," said Lata Pada, one of the recipients.

Different by design

Different by design

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Tejas Mangeshkar tells us how he is creating waves in the realm of design.

Which star should be immortalised on screen?

Which star should be immortalised on screen?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

Tell us!

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Classic revisited: Kishore Kumar's return ticket to childhood

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, Sukanya Verma looks back at Madhubala and Kishore Kumar's Half Ticket (1962).

Farhan Akhtar's tips on a successful career

Farhan Akhtar's tips on a successful career

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Farhan Akhtar has proved himself in every field he has worked in.

Why Aligarh is a very important film

Why Aligarh is a very important film

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Aligarh is a milestone in the history of Indian cinema that should start the much needed conversation about how India treats gays and lesbians, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Deepika Padukone, modern-day Madhubala?

Deepika Padukone, modern-day Madhubala?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The actrss pays tribute to the late legend in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani.

Videos: Sonam, Bachchans cheer COVID-19 heroes

Videos: Sonam, Bachchans cheer COVID-19 heroes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Like the rest of India, film folk like Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar came out on their balconies to clap and give a shout-out to people, who have been providing medical and other essential services during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, as part of PM Narendra Modi's Janta curfew initiative.

Sakhi: Good one-time watch

Sakhi: Good one-time watch

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Though it has a story by Ace Photographer Gautam Rajadhyksha and Yogesh Khadikar, a reputed director like Sanjay Surkar at the helms and backing of Producers like Lata Narvekar and Bharati Aachrekar, Sakhi fails to explore fully the emotional drama expected in the movie if u go by the name and meaning of it.

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Dilip Prabhavalkar receive Dinanath Mangeshkar award

PIX: Anil Kapoor, Dilip Prabhavalkar receive Dinanath Mangeshkar award

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The 73th edition of the annual awards were recently held in Mumbai.

Saif-Kareena's birthday love for Babita

Saif-Kareena's birthday love for Babita

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Ishmeet wins <i>Star's Voice of India</i>

Ishmeet wins Star's Voice of India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

The grand finale, which was held in Mumbai's Andheri Sports Complex on November 24, saw thousands of fans cheering the participants.

Summer of 83: The memories refuse to fade

Summer of 83: The memories refuse to fade

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

36 summers have gone by but Kapil Dev's toothy grin with the Prudential Cup remains the most defining moment in Indian cricket.

Special award for Aamir Khan

Special award for Aamir Khan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The actor-turned director will receive a special award from Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratisthan for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Twinkle Khanna celebrates birthday in South Africa

Twinkle Khanna celebrates birthday in South Africa

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

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

Indian heads top Obama council

Indian heads top Obama council

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Ann Lata Kalayil, one of the founders of the Chicago-based Indo- American Democratic Organisation, and a close friend and supporter of United States Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama for several years, has been appointed co-chair of the newly minted Asian American and Pacific Islander National Leadership Council of the Obama for America campaign.

PIX: Tabu, Jaya Prada, Zeenat Aman cheer Asha Bhosle!

PIX: Tabu, Jaya Prada, Zeenat Aman cheer Asha Bhosle!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A look at the film folk who attended the Zee Classic Timeless Asha concert.