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Dhanush to perform in London

Dhanush to perform in London

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your Bollywood celebrities.

Review: Bang Bang music is entertaining

Review: Bang Bang music is entertaining

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

Some classy music here, writes Joginder Tuteja.

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

'To Kanti Bhatt, books played god'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Kanti Bhatt, respected Gujarati author and journalist, passed into the ages on August 4, 2019, at the age of 88. In tribute, we reproduce an article his wife Sheela Bhatt wrote about him 19 years ago.

Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Lessons from Bollywood: Nail the vintage look!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Care for the vintage vibe? Learn from Bollywood.

Singer Adnan Sami becomes Indian citizen, tweets 'Jai Hind'

Singer Adnan Sami becomes Indian citizen, tweets 'Jai Hind'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

There is no intolerance in India, says Pakistan-born singer Adnan Sami after becoming an Indian citizen on Friday.

Bronze medal is result of my 12 years of hard work: Sakshi

Bronze medal is result of my 12 years of hard work: Sakshi

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

After ending India's agonising wait for an Olympic medal at the Rio Games with a bronze medal, Indian women wrestler Sakshi Malik said it was the result of her 12 years of persistent hard work.

Uttar Pradesh Phase 1: The battle for Western UP

Uttar Pradesh Phase 1: The battle for Western UP

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

73 constituencies will vote on Saturday.

Sadhana: What movies! What songs!

Sadhana: What movies! What songs!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

'As the burkha-clad beauty Husna in Mere Mehboob, she inspired Shakeel Badayuni to compose Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mohabbat Ki Kasam/Phir Mujhe Un Nargisi Aankhon Ka Sahara De De. Hasrat Jaipuri showered epithets like Nargis-e-Mastaana and Phoolon Ki Rani, Baharon Ki Malika on her in Arzoo.'

Believe it or not! Censor board beeps out 'Bombay'

Believe it or not! Censor board beeps out 'Bombay'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Wonder why Bombay is trending on Twitter?

Don't miss! Bollyfolk and their beautiful moms

Don't miss! Bollyfolk and their beautiful moms

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Bollystars post their mums's pix: A Mother's Day special.

Who is Arshad Warsi's best tag-team partner? VOTE!

Who is Arshad Warsi's best tag-team partner? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Arshad Warsi plays best with his male costars. Which jodi do you like best?

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Malaika holidays in Maldives with son Arhaan

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

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

Sania Mirza treats Shah Rukh to biryani!

Sania Mirza treats Shah Rukh to biryani!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

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

7 reasons why you must watch Befikre

7 reasons why you must watch Befikre

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf, who grew up in the 1980s, tells us why Befikre is a must watch to understand the new generation.

Happy birthday, Konkona Sen Sharma!

Happy birthday, Konkona Sen Sharma!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

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

Baahubali 2 beats Dangal, highest earning Hindi film

Baahubali 2 beats Dangal, highest earning Hindi film

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Its worldwide gross is already a staggering Rs 1,250 crores.

Mother's Day Special: Different varieties of Bollywood's Ma

Mother's Day Special: Different varieties of Bollywood's Ma

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Celebrating Mother's Day by remembering a variety of such movie maatajis and her impassioned assertions.

Lata Mangeshkar: Ravindra Jain was a jovial man; he said really funny jokes

Lata Mangeshkar: Ravindra Jain was a jovial man; he said really funny jokes

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Music composer Ravindra Jain passed away into the ages on Friday, October 9, in Mumbai. Lata Mangeshkar, who sang some beautiful songs for him, pays rich tribute.

Bigg Boss 11: 'I'm not fake...'

Bigg Boss 11: 'I'm not fake...'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

'... in the house who cry at the drop of the hat. I can't do such things.' 'I never indulged in dirty games and played with my heart.'

'I have seen women suffer when it comes to sex'

'I have seen women suffer when it comes to sex'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

'I changed because I wanted to excel myself at every point. It's important to look good and take care of yourself as there is so much competition. I have not done any surgery. My lips have always been like this. Today, my face is exactly how it was, when I was 16.' Shama Sikander up, close and personal.

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).

Guide, Waqt, Jaanwar: Bollywood classics turning 50 this year!

Guide, Waqt, Jaanwar: Bollywood classics turning 50 this year!

Rediff.com4 May 2015

How many of these have aged well?

Hrithik rehearses for IPL performance

Hrithik rehearses for IPL performance

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

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

Stree: Delightful collision of chills, chuckle, cause!

Stree: Delightful collision of chills, chuckle, cause!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Stree's allegorical approach doesn't interfere with its need to endear and entertain.' 'Important ideas of empowerment and item songs as well as chills and chuckle coexist to fulfil its objective of thoda hasao, thoda darao,' says Sukanya Verma.

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's SUPER FILMI Bhai-Bahens!

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's SUPER FILMI Bhai-Bahens!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

We bring you glimpses of the Raksha Bandhan moments in Bollywood.

Would have beheaded lakhs over 'Bharat mata ki jai': Ramdev

Would have beheaded lakhs over 'Bharat mata ki jai': Ramdev

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Chanting Bharat mata ki jai is an affirmation of citizens' faith in their country, their motherland and if a religion preached otherwise, it was against national interest, he said.

The cost of worshipping Shahabuddin

The cost of worshipping Shahabuddin

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

'At least 6,000 people attended a meal at Shahabuddin's residence in a feast to celebrate his bail. As if the community has no other priorities of channelising such funds for better purposes!,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Will Mayawati spring a surprise in UP polls?

Will Mayawati spring a surprise in UP polls?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The BSP supremo is looking forward to the support of Dalits and Muslims to seize the throne in Lucknow, writes Amit Shankar.

#BeWithBeti: Celebs turn showstoppers for a cause

#BeWithBeti: Celebs turn showstoppers for a cause

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The charity fashion show was held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Beti

The Kajol Interview You Must Read

The Kajol Interview You Must Read

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'I have learnt what I shouldn't do with my children -- like, not check their phone.' 'I have really wanted to check my kid's phone, but I have controlled myself.' 'It would mean going over the line.' 'So I make best friends with her friends, and in this matter, I use my stardom to the fullest.'

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

'Alia's security watched the film with us -- he belongs to the Simmba audience because he saw it multiple times and loved it.' 'After watching Gully Boy, there were tears in his eyes.' 'And he's a 120 kilo muscular guy!'

When Auto Expo paid tribute to Bollywood

When Auto Expo paid tribute to Bollywood

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Bollywood has always had a special fascination with wheels, be in motorcycles or cars. So it was no wonder that a special enclave was created at the ongoing Auto Expo 2016 in Greater Noida to tip the hat to the iconic films where the automobile played a critical part.

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

The rapper who inspired Gully Boy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Bollywood is rushing to embrace him, but Vivian Fernandes aka DIVINE wants to rap his own tune, discovers Shreevatsa Nevatia.

Vote for Katrina Kaif's HOTTEST dance!

Vote for Katrina Kaif's HOTTEST dance!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Take the fun poll!

Iconic Pakistani folk singer Reshma passes away

Iconic Pakistani folk singer Reshma passes away

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Legendary Pakistani folk singer Reshma, who mesmerised music lovers beyond borders with her soulful rendition of songs like 'Dama Dam Mast Kalandar' and 'Lambi Judai' in her trademark rustic voice, passed away in Lahore on Sunday after suffering for years from throat cancer.

A wedding which will make you believe in love

A wedding which will make you believe in love

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Acid attack survivor Lalita ties the knot with Rahul Kumar at a dream wedding.

Is India's Most Wanted about terrorist Yasin Bhatkal?

Is India's Most Wanted about terrorist Yasin Bhatkal?

Rediff.com22 May 2019

'People must watch the film to see what is it about.' 'This incident has impacted the families of hundreds of people, whose lives were lost in bomb blasts.'

'I don't want only to be considered a pretty face'

'I don't want only to be considered a pretty face'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'I never wanted to be a niche actor; I want to be a commercial star heroine.'

Review: Tamanchey is disappointing

Review: Tamanchey is disappointing

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

On paper, Tamanchey must have seemed like a great idea but it's transition to celluloid, perhaps, needed a stronger, more experienced director, feels Paloma Sharma.

Wedding diaries: Age is no bar for Shahid, Riteish, Saif

Wedding diaries: Age is no bar for Shahid, Riteish, Saif

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Love does conquer all in Bollywood.