News for 'Maharashtra Film'

Why Karan Cheema sent Karan Johar a cheque

Why Karan Cheema sent Karan Johar a cheque

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

Ranjita Ganesan finds out why an Akola businessman paid Dharma Productions for two tickets of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

Nepalese student wants anti-India charge withdrawn

Nepalese student wants anti-India charge withdrawn

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

The deported Nepalese student Neetu Singh wants the Maharashtra government to clear her of the charge of anti-India activity and said she is yet to make up her mind on the state government's offer to allow her to return.

Supreme Court issues notice to Sridevi

Supreme Court issues notice to Sridevi

Rediff.com5 May 2008

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to Sridevi and the Maharashtra Government on a petition filed by film financiers alleging that cheques of Rs 10 crore issued by her had bounced.

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.

Vikas Dubey encounter: Oppn seeks judicial probe

Vikas Dubey encounter: Oppn seeks judicial probe

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The opposition parties also alleged that the gangster was killed to protect the UP government.

'It's not a fight between Hindi and Marathi cinema'

'It's not a fight between Hindi and Marathi cinema'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

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

'Guv will use discretionary powers if Dutt appeals'

'Guv will use discretionary powers if Dutt appeals'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

With Press Council chief Markandey Katju asking Maharashtra governor to pardon film star Sanjay Dutt in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, government on Friday indicated that the matter will be looked into and an "appropriate" decision taken once such a plea is made by the actor.

PIX: Shahid, Alia's SHANDAAR turn on TV

PIX: Shahid, Alia's SHANDAAR turn on TV

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

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

PCI chief Katju pitches for pardon for Sanjay Dutt

PCI chief Katju pitches for pardon for Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Following the upholding of the sentencing of film star Sanjay Dutt to five years imprisonment by the Supreme Court in 1993 Mumbai blasts case, Press Council of India chief Justice Markandey Katju has appealed to Maharashtra Governor K Sankarnarayanan to pardon the actor.

'Action will be taken against Shiv Sena hooligans'

'Action will be taken against Shiv Sena hooligans'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The Maharashtra Minister enjoyed SRK's latest release, MNIK.

Will Modi do a Trump on Pakistani artistes, asks Sena

Will Modi do a Trump on Pakistani artistes, asks Sena

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

US President-elect Trump had recently said that he would not allow Americans to be replaced by foreign workers, in an apparent reference to cases like that of Disney World and other American companies wherein people hired on H-1B visas, including Indians, displaced US workers.

Gau rakshaks strike again, assault youth over 'possession of beef' in Malegaon

Gau rakshaks strike again, assault youth over 'possession of beef' in Malegaon

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In a viral video circulating on the social media, cow vigilantes can be seen shouting slogans and assaulting two youth for allegedly possessing beef in Malegaon tehsil of Maharashtra's Washim. The cow vigilantes in the video can be seen beating up the young men, and accusing the duo of being in possession of cow meat.

Here's what Malaika is doing in Berlin

Here's what Malaika is doing in Berlin

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

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

Good start for Kaminey, Life Partner

Good start for Kaminey, Life Partner

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Here's the box office report.

Ad agencies jump onto the Make In India bandwagon

Ad agencies jump onto the Make In India bandwagon

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Rediffusion took the industrial elements of the lion mascot to create a laman diya or lamp.

So who gets to remember old wounds?

So who gets to remember old wounds?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

'Muslims and Dalits must erase the way they remember their past, or carry out their their performances in private,' says Jyoti Punwani, as Maharashtra's Censor Board denies permission to a play Jai Bhim, Jai Bharat.

Ansuya Dutt had rare courage

Ansuya Dutt had rare courage

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Ansuya Dutt, who never stopped fighting for women's rights, can be an inspiration to us never to lose sight of our basic beliefs, never mind peer pressure.

Happy Anniversary, Abhi-Ash!

Happy Anniversary, Abhi-Ash!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

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

The Aamir Khan Interview

The Aamir Khan Interview

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Aamir Khan speaks about his unusual trek in Indian cinema, why he didn't agree to play Sunil Dutt in Sanju, and more...

Amit Shah, S Jaishankar to be part of Modi Cabinet 2.0

Amit Shah, S Jaishankar to be part of Modi Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The news of Shah joining the Cabinet came from Gujarat BJP chief Jitu Vaghani, who tweeted a congratulatory message. "Had a courtesy meeting with our mentor Amit Shah and gave my best wishes to him on his inclusion as a strong member of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers," he tweeted.

Salman's star burns bright even though he heads to jail for 5th time

Salman's star burns bright even though he heads to jail for 5th time

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Bollywood's 'bad boy' continues to be a fan favourite despite his many personal troubles.

M'tra  govt to drop MCOCA charges against Salem

M'tra govt to drop MCOCA charges against Salem

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

"Charging him under MCOCA was breach of extradition conditions. That's why the government will have to drop MCOCA charges," said his lawyer Sudeep Pasbola. The trial in the case is yet to begin.

SC notice on Shah's plea

SC notice on Shah's plea

Rediff.com10 Mar 2003

Film financer Bharat K Shah has challenged the framing of murder charges against him saying there was no evidence to link him to any conspiracy by the underworld to murder film personalities.

Complaint against 2 women for 'disrespecting' national anthem

Complaint against 2 women for 'disrespecting' national anthem

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Social worker Sheetal Mhatre on Sunday filed a complaint at the Amboli police station, while taking a dim view of the women not standing up at a movie hall.

Is freedom of speech a principle worth defending?

Is freedom of speech a principle worth defending?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Freedom of expression cannot be constrained when it comes to books and encouraged when it comes to violence, says Mitali Saran

Raj Thackeray: Boycott Bachchans

Raj Thackeray: Boycott Bachchans

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Maharasthtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray has stated that the party will not allow the release of films starring the Bachchans until Jaya Bachchan tenders an unconditional apology over her alleged anti-Marathi remarks.

Day after fire at Make in India event, private fire marshals roped in

Day after fire at Make in India event, private fire marshals roped in

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The marshals will be provided specialised axes to snip wires and break glasses.

Ranveer Singh gets ready for Befikre

Ranveer Singh gets ready for Befikre

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

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

Karan Johar sounds like Sakshi Maharaj!

Karan Johar sounds like Sakshi Maharaj!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

What is the difference between Sakshi Mahraj asking beef-eaters to 'leave' and Karan Johar asking Kangana Ranaut to 'leave', asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'Awards are not important at all'

'Awards are not important at all'

Rediff.com4 May 2016

'Awards in India are not important because Indian awards don't increase or decrease your money nor do they have any influence in the kind of films you are offered.'

'I wanted to break a chair on Ranveer's head'

'I wanted to break a chair on Ranveer's head'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

'I have been there at the right place at the right time, choosing the right film, working with people, who are working more on me. They take an average person and turn him into Sultan. So I have just been lucky.' Salman Khan talks Sultan.

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka, Ranveer cast their vote

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka, Ranveer cast their vote

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Bollywood celebs made sure to vote. Did you?

Land allotment to Vilasrao's trust now under HC scanner

Land allotment to Vilasrao's trust now under HC scanner

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

In more trouble for Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, a land allotment in Latur district during his tenure as Maharashtra Chief Minister has come under the scanner of the Bombay high court.

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Noting that it was his government that had recommended a CBI probe into the actor's death, Kumar said the incident saddened both the state and the country.

Do YOU want to see Fawad Khan on the big screen?

Do YOU want to see Fawad Khan on the big screen?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Bollywood's fortunes might not hinge on Pakistani actors and singers, but the forced ban on them sends out a disturbing message.

PM Modi 'keeps his promise'; attends wedding of Shatrughan's son

PM Modi 'keeps his promise'; attends wedding of Shatrughan's son

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha's son Kush tied the knot with Taruna Agrawal, who hails from a London-based NRI family, in Mumbai on Sunday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Jaya Bachchan apologises for controversial remark

Jaya Bachchan apologises for controversial remark

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Bowing down to pressure, Jaya Bachchan on Tuesday apologised for her remark about speaking in Hindi, which had invited the wrath of both the Shiv Sena and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena. "I am very sorry if I have hurt the sentiments of Marathi speaking people in Mumbai and Maharashtra," Jaya said in an interview to Mumbai Mirror.

Respect for national flag, anthem non-negotiable: Centre to SC

Respect for national flag, anthem non-negotiable: Centre to SC

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

During the hearing, the SC extends exemption to several categories of disabled.

Spotted! Shreyas shooting at Malshej

Spotted! Shreyas shooting at Malshej

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Reader Sunny Sharma sends us a photograph.

'Half Girlfriend is not about timepass relationships'

'Half Girlfriend is not about timepass relationships'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'On her birthday, I decided to meet her and dressed up for it.' 'Then I saw her walking towards me with a boy. I thought it could be her brother.' 'But when she came close, she asked, "Have you met my boyfriend?"' 'That day I realised the value of sad songs in India.' 'That was the first time I was heartbroken.'