News for 'Lyric'

Exclusive! Bareilly Ki Barfi singer sings for you

Exclusive! Bareilly Ki Barfi singer sings for you

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Singer Samira Koppikar tells us what its like to be a Bollywood singer, and how she achieved it.

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

Why Daniel Craig didn't do Rang De Basanti

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

'Daniel Craig was my first choice but he requested if we could allow some time as he was also being considered to be the next James Bond.'

Aashiqui 2's Telugu remake releases tomorrow

Aashiqui 2's Telugu remake releases tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Sachiin J Joshi and Nazia Hussain essay the lead role in the film.

Review: Jaanisaar music is strictly for lovers of classical music

Review: Jaanisaar music is strictly for lovers of classical music

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The Jaanisaar soundtrack is worth a listen but it may not be everyone's cup of tea, writes Aelina Kapoor.

Samuel Singh puts Afro in Bhojpuri beats

Samuel Singh puts Afro in Bhojpuri beats

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

His latest recreation, Manoj Tiwari's Rinkiya Ke Papa, has garnered over 3.5 million views on YouTube in just two weeks.

Review: Loveshhuda has good party music

Review: Loveshhuda has good party music

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Have a party at home? Aelina Kapoor recommends the Loveshhuda soundtrack.

Lyricist Prasoon Joshi on Delhi 6 and Rahman

Lyricist Prasoon Joshi on Delhi 6 and Rahman

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Prasoon Joshi, who was in New York recently for the world premiere of Delhi 6, admits that writing lyrics isn't the only challenge he loves while working on movies. He loves to collaborate on the scripts too, as he did with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's new film, and Rang De Basanti.

Gasping for Time: Do Not Run Out On Us

Gasping for Time: Do Not Run Out On Us

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The pandemic is taking a deep, emotional, scarring toll. Will we survive, asks Shruti Vyas. If we do, will we be the same?

BJP or Congress, who hits the high notes?

BJP or Congress, who hits the high notes?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress have launched their theme songs for the election campaign which presented a picture in contrast: while the BJP had its "Modi-versus-All" pitch with more than a dash of hyper nationalism, the Congress focused on political economy with basic minimum income and justice for all. As the campaigning heats up, here's how both the parties stacked up -- musically.

The war games that US and India play

The war games that US and India play

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Indian and United States Army soldiers were trained jointly during their Yudh Abhyas 2019 exercise at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The exercise "Yudh Abhyas" started on September 5 and continueed till September 18. It is a part of the ongoing Indo-US defence cooperation. This is the 15th edition of the joint exercise hosted alternately between the two countries. Both armies are jointly training, planning and executing a series of well-developed operations for neutralisation of threats of varied nature. Here is a glimpse of what both the armies were up to.

Review: Patriotic flavour in Happy New Year soundtrack

Review: Patriotic flavour in Happy New Year soundtrack

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

The Happy New Year soundtrack has quite a few winners, says Joginder Tuteja/ Rediff.com.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

DON'T MISS: 'Dreamer' Mamata through her paintings

DON'T MISS: 'Dreamer' Mamata through her paintings

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

With Mamata Banerjee's lyrical verses being translated into English for the first time and her paintings getting published into a book form, the artist in the politician is now trying to reach out to people outside her home state of West Bengal.

Review: Azhar's music is melodious

Review: Azhar's music is melodious

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Emraan Hashmi-starrer Azhar has some feelgood songs, writes Aelina Kapoor.

Akshay, John, Salman spread coronavirus awareness

Akshay, John, Salman spread coronavirus awareness

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Bollywood stars do their part to raise awareness about coronavirus and the need to stay indoors during the lockdown.

Ooh la la! Ritu Kumar's French inspired show

Ooh la la! Ritu Kumar's French inspired show

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Designer Ritu Kumar fused the old with the new in her collection titled Sweet Surrender at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2017.

Remember this OUTRAGEOUS '80s filmi fashion?

Remember this OUTRAGEOUS '80s filmi fashion?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

If there's one thing about the decade our glamorous lot is in NO RUSH to replicate, it is the '80s' kitschy, over-the-top sartorial style.

Dhinchak Pooja or Priya Varrier: Who's the hottest internet sensation?

Dhinchak Pooja or Priya Varrier: Who's the hottest internet sensation?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Which of these talents impressed you the most?

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'He's the biggest crowd-puller we have.' 'He still has the power, talent and most importantly, a mind-boggling fan base.' 'He is a darling of the masses, but he has to match the content.'

Sing O Saya!

Sing O Saya!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

O Saya was nominated at the 81st Annual Academy Awards for its brilliant lyrics and music, by A R Rahman and M.I.A. The song didn't win, but it's still really worth a listen. If you want to sing along, here are the lyrics.

'We will win at the end of these dark days'

'We will win at the end of these dark days'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Jeetenge Hum is a thank you to the frontline workers and to show our country how beautiful it is.'

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Republic Day Tableau: Why Tamil Nadu Feels Bitter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

There is a deep-seated sense of rejection that the new generation Tamil youth have felt for a decade and more now, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

How Dabangg's Munni badnaam hui was made

How Dabangg's Munni badnaam hui was made

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'During this dry despondent period I understood that I needed to do something extraordinary to get the focus of people on me and my music.' 'I worked and worked and composed Munni badnaam hui.'

Kallarali Hoovaagi: Must watch

Kallarali Hoovaagi: Must watch

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The film is of exceptional quality and outstanding production values.

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

Muthal Kanavae: Mixed bag

Muthal Kanavae: Mixed bag

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Some of the songs have terrible lyrics.

Thiruvilayadal is so-so

Thiruvilayadal is so-so

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Gully Boy: Ranveer Singh's show all the way!

Gully Boy: Ranveer Singh's show all the way!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Ranveer Singh transforms himself into Chotey so well that you really feel 'uska time aa gaya hai.'

Lovers Rock review

Lovers Rock review

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Lovers Rock is sexy, romantic, charming and hugely entertaining -- a perfect gift for movie lovers in these tough times, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Bravo shares glimpse of his new song for Dhoni

Bravo shares glimpse of his new song for Dhoni

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

He said that CSK brings the best out of him and the skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is largely responsible for that.

Hamari Adhuri Kahani songs are worth listening to

Hamari Adhuri Kahani songs are worth listening to

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

You may not have a chart-buster soundtrack in Hamari Adhuri Kahani but the songs grow on you, writes Aelina Kapoor.

When Ash lost out on Goliyon Ki Raaslila Ram Leela

When Ash lost out on Goliyon Ki Raaslila Ram Leela

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Some fun trivia!

Ranveer, Stree win big at Star Screen Awards

Ranveer, Stree win big at Star Screen Awards

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Check out the winners.

Bollywood beauties with MOST BEAUTIFUL eyes

Bollywood beauties with MOST BEAUTIFUL eyes

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Here's a look at the most attractive pairs of eyes in Bollywood.

Bhonsle review

Bhonsle review

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'The pure grace and proportion in Manoj Bajpayee's performance shows he knows his art inside out,' applauds Sukanya Verma.

Review: Gabbar Is Back music is worth a listen

Review: Gabbar Is Back music is worth a listen

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Some songs off the Gabbar Is Back album will keep you hooked.

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

How politicians are spending time during lockdown

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

With half of their staff on duty and no visitors allowed in waiting halls, many top leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) who are under quarantine due to the extended lockdown are exploring ways to keep themselves busy.

'Thoonga Vanam is an international-quality action thriller'

'Thoonga Vanam is an international-quality action thriller'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The trailer of the new Kamal Haasan-starrer Thoonga Vanam shows the actor assuming a slick avatar as a cop from the anti-narcotics department, taking on the drug baron Prakash Raj.

Meeting National Award winning lyricist Na Muthukumar

Meeting National Award winning lyricist Na Muthukumar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Noted lyricist Na Muthukuma talks about winning his second consecutive National Award win.

Rahman throws Hook Step Challenge, winners will dance with SRK

Rahman throws Hook Step Challenge, winners will dance with SRK

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Creating a nationwide buzz, India's music icon A R Rahman on Thursday shared the teaser video which features Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and him doing the 'Hockey Hook Step'.