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'I will always be thankful to Vinod Khanna'

'I will always be thankful to Vinod Khanna'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Shabana Azmi shares some beautiful stories of her frequent co-star Vinod Khanna.

Riteish Deshmukh: I was not offered 3 Idiots

Riteish Deshmukh: I was not offered 3 Idiots

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The actor on his upcoming film Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai and why he finds a particular alien hot.

Akshay, Hrithik, Tiger: Top 10 At Box Office

Akshay, Hrithik, Tiger: Top 10 At Box Office

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Also featuring Salman Khan, Ayushmann Khurana, Shahid Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Vicky Kaushal, Karthik Aryaan, John Abraham.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

The Jabariya Jodi Review

The Jabariya Jodi Review

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Jabariya Jodi constantly confuses tacky as terrific, feels Sukanya Verma.

Bollywood's BEST ACTRESSES of 2019

Bollywood's BEST ACTRESSES of 2019

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Whether roles for women get better or not, women are getting better at their craft with each passing year. In 2019, we saw some of our finest female actors show us exciting new facets of their capabilities in ways that'll inspire how roles ought to be written for years to come.

Lyricist Gulshan Bawra no more

Lyricist Gulshan Bawra no more

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The popular Hindi movie lyricist passed away at his Pali Hill residence in Mumbai on Friday.

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.'

Review: Badhai Ho is entertaining

Review: Badhai Ho is entertaining

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Badhai Ho tackles a serious subject comically, without losing on entertainment or your attention, says Sudarshana Dwivedi.

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.

Panga review

Panga review

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Panga's slice of life makes up for in its gentle depiction of everyday struggles and pleasantries, lending it a consistently warm fuzzy feeling, feels Sukanya Verma.

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

Watch Dhoondte Reh Jaoge at your own risk

Watch Dhoondte Reh Jaoge at your own risk

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

This week's release Dhoondte Reh Jaoge is a terrible excuse for a film.

When riots tear your life apart, and you rebuild it

When riots tear your life apart, and you rebuild it

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Anyone with such experiences could have been expected to turn fundamentalist. But Shaheen Kadri is anything but that.

Mother of a slain daughter identifies Kasab

Mother of a slain daughter identifies Kasab

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Emotional scenes were witnessed on Thursday at a special court conducting the trial in November 26 terror strikes in Mumbai when a woman, who was injured at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, broke down recalling her six-year-old daughter died in her lap after being shot at by terrorists.

World Jr Chess: Shanglei, Yi lead Chinese charge

World Jr Chess: Shanglei, Yi lead Chinese charge

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

China's Lu Shanglei and Wei Yi emphatically exhibited their rising chess prowess with convincing victories over Russians Vladimir Fedoseev, the top seed, and Mikhail Antipov, in the 10th round of the World Junior Chess Championships at Hotel Hyatt, in Pune, on Thursday. The victories ensured that the Chinese maintained joint-leader status with eight points each.

How Baahubali, Bajrangi Bhaijaan are paving way for Drishyam

How Baahubali, Bajrangi Bhaijaan are paving way for Drishyam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

It's the season of long films and longer intervals at the multiplex.

Madhavan: With Aamir, there's never a dull moment

Madhavan: With Aamir, there's never a dull moment

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Madhavan talks about 3 Idiots and his fast-paced life.

Radio speaks online lingo

Radio speaks online lingo

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Channels register presence in cyberspace through their own social networking sites.

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Ultimately, whether the UP ordinance is struck down by the courts or not, it will be the courage of young Hindu and Muslim women and men that will act as a foil to the UP police-cum-mobs who will be out to get them.

When Hrithik, Shahid danced to Michael Jackson's tune

When Hrithik, Shahid danced to Michael Jackson's tune

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

More than two decades after Michael Jackson wowed us all with Thriller and Bad, his iconic dance moves continue to inspire Bollywood's best dancers.

Music review: Kismat Konnection

Music review: Kismat Konnection

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Don't buy this album. Try and get hold of Aai Paapi and Bakhudi Tumhi Ho, and -- if willing to deal with a nasal Nigam -- Soniye Ve; that stuff is fun, but the rest is remixed pap.

Vijender stuns Olympic champion Artayev

Vijender stuns Olympic champion Artayev

Rediff.com28 May 2008

India's Vijender Singh stunned the boxing fraternity by comprehensively defeating Olympic gold medallist Bakhtiyar Artayev of Kazakhstan in the quarter-finals of the AIBA President's Cup boxing tournament in Taipei on Tuesday. Vijender won the bout on points 12:7 in the 75-kg category to enter the semi-finals of the tournament.

Bigg Boss 13: 'Thank God, I am out of the mad house!'

Bigg Boss 13: 'Thank God, I am out of the mad house!'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'We (Shefali and I) really got along but we never crossed the line by getting inside the same blanket or getting cosy or getting into the pool together. We tried to make a point that two people can like each other without showing any PDA and being an embarrassment to the family.'

Ayodhya Rath Yatra was not anti-Muslim: Advani

Ayodhya Rath Yatra was not anti-Muslim: Advani

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

With only around 100 days away from the Lok Sabha polls, senior BJP leader L K Advani has used his Urdu website to reach out to Muslims to say he is in no way related to the Babri Masjid demolition.

Goodbye, Shashi Kapoor

Goodbye, Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Even the heavens shed tears at the Eternal Charmer's passing.

Ayushmann takes Parineeti for a joyride

Ayushmann takes Parineeti for a joyride

Rediff.com26 May 2016

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

Remember Rosesh's Poems in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

Remember Rosesh's Poems in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

They're so bad, they're good!

'I'm in no hurry to wear my wedding dress'

'I'm in no hurry to wear my wedding dress'

Rediff.com23 May 2016

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

'When I was working, I was not allowed to lose weight'

'When I was working, I was not allowed to lose weight'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

'In school, I would get very upset when guys called me 'moti.' I would feel bad and pick up fights. But once I started working, I got mentally prepared for it because my weight was my bread and butter.' Going back in time with Guddi Maruti.

TZP: India's best choice?

TZP: India's best choice?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Have your say!

Review: A Wednesday

Review: A Wednesday

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

A Wednesday is a taut film which works mainly because of it's leading man, Naseeruddin Shah. Anupam Kher is his perfect foil. Overall, a must-watch movie.

Your fave Subhash Ghai film?

Your fave Subhash Ghai film?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Tell us!

SRK: I am like a clown

SRK: I am like a clown

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The actor gets French recognition at an event on Sunday.

Winners of our V-Day SMS contest!

Winners of our V-Day SMS contest!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

We received a flood of entries for our Valentine's Day SMS contest recently and after much debating, we managed to narrow it down to the top four original entries -- here they are!

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2017 so far

Bollywood's HIGHS and LOWS of 2017 so far

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at the movies!

AKS: Only for Himesh fans

AKS: Only for Himesh fans

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

The film has no story and poor acting. But excellent songs.

Noted Urdu poet Nida Fazli passes away

Noted Urdu poet Nida Fazli passes away

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

He also wrote the lyrics of Hosh waalon ko khabar kya from Sarfarosh.