News for 'Leela Bhansali'

Only Kapoors Will Perform at Sangeet

Only Kapoors Will Perform at Sangeet

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Songs like Mehendi Hai Rachne Waali, Dholida, Tenu Leke Main Jawaanga and Cutiepie have been selected for the performances.

Bollywood battles COVID-19

Bollywood battles COVID-19

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Designer-Producer Shabinaa Khan loses her mother to COVID-19 while Boney Kapoor's secretary manages to overcome it.

Dilwale beats Bajirao Mastani at the box office

Dilwale beats Bajirao Mastani at the box office

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

'If not for the sentiment against Shah Rukh Khan's statements, Dilwale would have earned Rs 10 crore more.'

Ranveer-Deepika to wed?

Ranveer-Deepika to wed?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The couple is rumoured to be very close to each other.

How Ranbir and Alia Fell in Love

How Ranbir and Alia Fell in Love

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Before the shaadi happens, let's find out how Ranbir-Alia's romance began.

'Why actors choose not to speak up'

'Why actors choose not to speak up'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'You can't allow people to hijack any situation for the sake of political mileage.' 'This is what makes our actors vulnerable.'

Priyanka Chopra's Mary Kom biopic to have two versions

Priyanka Chopra's Mary Kom biopic to have two versions

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

The film has been reworked on for a wider audience.

They are back! For the first time after Saawariya!

They are back! For the first time after Saawariya!

Rediff.com25 May 2018

What do you think of Sanju's new poster?

Ranveer's fab abs to go for Bajirao Mastani

Ranveer's fab abs to go for Bajirao Mastani

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali wants an authentic look for his period film.

'The film shows the honour of Rajputs'

'The film shows the honour of Rajputs'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

'There is nothing objectionable about the film.'

10 Times Ranbir Proved He's A Risk-Taker

10 Times Ranbir Proved He's A Risk-Taker

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ranbir Kapoor's natural born talent and chartbuster karma are open secrets. What distinguishes RK from his contemporaries is his willingness to take chances in his career.

'How can love ever grow irrelevant?'

'How can love ever grow irrelevant?'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'I gave everything I had to give to Devdas because I knew I would never make a better love story.'

'Some Padmavati costumes are antique pieces and irreplaceable'

'Some Padmavati costumes are antique pieces and irreplaceable'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Rimple and Harpreet, the designers for the lead cast of Padmavati, tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih that it will be quite a task to replicate the fragile and elaborate costumes.

Vanraj Bhatia's CHALLENGE for Lata Mangeshkar

Vanraj Bhatia's CHALLENGE for Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com11 May 2021

'It was one of the most difficult and complex songs of my career.'

'Saroj Khan was an absolute genius'

'Saroj Khan was an absolute genius'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'She could create 30 movements out of the same musical beat.'

Padmavati: Shotgun questions silence of Bollywood biggies, PM, Irani

Padmavati: Shotgun questions silence of Bollywood biggies, PM, Irani

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

'How come our I and B Minister or our most popular Hon'ble PM (according to PEW) are maintaining stoic silence. High time!' he said.

'Rubbish!': Alia on trouble with Ranbir

'Rubbish!': Alia on trouble with Ranbir

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

'Who said they didn't meet on her birthday? Right now Ranbir has his father's health issues to deal with.'

PIX: Rajkummar, Patralekhaa at a Diwali party

PIX: Rajkummar, Patralekhaa at a Diwali party

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Producer Anand Pandit, who has made such films like Chehre, PM Narendra Modi, Total Dhamaal and Sarkar 3, hosted a Diwali party at his residence, and invited his filmi friends.

Bikes burnt, shops vandalised in protest against Padmaavat

Bikes burnt, shops vandalised in protest against Padmaavat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The Supreme Court turned down pleas by Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh governments and refused to modify an earlier order that cleared the decks for the nationwide release of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali flick on January 25.

Law minister may veto Bollywood contracts

Law minister may veto Bollywood contracts

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

It is not nepotism nor 'gangeism' that is the bane of a newcomer's existence. It's these draconian contracts.

Why's Karan Going To Switzerland with Alia-Ranveer?

Why's Karan Going To Switzerland with Alia-Ranveer?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Apparently, the number and the style in which it will be shot will echo the chiffon-in-the-snow style of Karan's mentor, Yash Chopra.

'Glamourising Alauddin Khilji akin to praising acid attackers'

'Glamourising Alauddin Khilji akin to praising acid attackers'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Vipul Goel sought changes in the Bollywood film, saying that films based on historical facts, while exercising the freedom of thought, should also keep in mind the people's sentiments and culture.

No need for CBI probe in Sushant case: Maha HM

No need for CBI probe in Sushant case: Maha HM

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Rajput's friend, actor Rhea Chakraborty, in a tweet, demanded a CBI inquiry to understand what "pressures" prompted Rajput to take the extreme step of suicide.

'Alia is just a prop in Rajamouli's RRR'

'Alia is just a prop in Rajamouli's RRR'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

'The heroine's role could have been done by any Telugu actress.'

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

When Birju Maharaj Created Movie Magic

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

During the lunch or tea breaks, Maharajji, Manikda, Amjad Khan and I often sat together as Maharajji sang old compositions or recited some bols. Amjad Khan had a great music sense and sang very well.

SEE: 'This is for all the frontline warriors'

SEE: 'This is for all the frontline warriors'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'Who have been fighting for us everyday, risking their lives, guarding us fearlessly.'

Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest

Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Joshi said he does not want the 'dignity' of the prestigious event to be compromised by the Padmaavat controversy.

Ranbir or Ranveer? Who's more dapper?

Ranbir or Ranveer? Who's more dapper?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

More scenes from the Zee Cine Awards.

Alia-Ranbir's Sangeet Playlist

Alia-Ranbir's Sangeet Playlist

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

As the attractive couple set out to make it official over four days of elaborate festivity, Sukanya Verma offers a playlist we imagine the stars dancing at their sangeet.

Like Deepika's look in Padmavati? VOTE!

Like Deepika's look in Padmavati? VOTE!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Have you seen Dips look *this* stunning before?

PIX: Bachchans, Shah Rukh attend Aishwarya's father's funeral

PIX: Bachchans, Shah Rukh attend Aishwarya's father's funeral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The funeral took place in the evening at the Vile Parle Seva Sansthan Shamshan Bhoomi in suburban Mumbai, many friends of the Bachchan family attended it to pay their last respects.

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

'I want to play dynamic characters. No repeat characters'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'In Bangladesh, I have played so many dynamic characters, be it a freedom fighter, a circus trapeze artist, sex worker, and many more.'

'Padmavat is an insult to India's identity'

'Padmavat is an insult to India's identity'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'If the film is not released, there will be a loss of only Rs 200 crore.' 'But if it is released, for many years the soul and pride of our nation will be sold.'

Why Alia-Ranbir Make The Perfect Couple

Why Alia-Ranbir Make The Perfect Couple

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

What did Alia have that Ranbir's previous girlfriends did not? Mom Neetu Kapoor's blessings, observes Subhash K Jha.

IIFA 2016: Deepika, Ranveer win top awards

IIFA 2016: Deepika, Ranveer win top awards

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

A look at the big winners of the night.

'I was going to be Anand's friend, not father-in-law'

'I was going to be Anand's friend, not father-in-law'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'So the ice melted even before it was frozen.' Bolly Gupshup from Subhash K Jha.

SC clears release of Padmaavat by overturning ban by states

SC clears release of Padmaavat by overturning ban by states

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The apex court also prohibited other states from issuing a notification against the exhibition of the movie.

Cannes 2017: Aishwarya's fairy tale appearance

Cannes 2017: Aishwarya's fairy tale appearance

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Did you like her look? Vote!

Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Stories That Love To Make Us Cry

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Though tragic stories traditionally been avoided by Bollywood, there have been a few instances of this genre resulting in audiences making them commercial winners as well.

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.