News for 'Mastan'

How Karim Lala Helped Helen...

How Karim Lala Helped Helen...

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

A new book reveals how Bollywood star Helen sought help from the Mumbai underworld after being evicted from her home by her ex-husband.

Rakesh Maria reveals how don Karim Lala helped Helen

Rakesh Maria reveals how don Karim Lala helped Helen

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

A new book reveals how Bollywood dancer Helen sought help from the Mumbai underworld after being evicted from her home by her ex-husband.

Did Indira Gandhi meet Haji Mastan?

Did Indira Gandhi meet Haji Mastan?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'I don't think such a meeting ever happened... I don't see how it is even possible without people coming to know immediately,' says Julio Ribeiro.

Skip Thug Life, Watch This Film Instead

Skip Thug Life, Watch This Film Instead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The gangster saga Nayakan not only earned Mani Ratnam's reputation as a great director, the dubbed version of the film also did well in Mumbai, so much so that Feroz Khan's Hindi remake, Dayavan, starring Vinod Khanna, could not compare, recalls Deepa Gahlot.

'Finally, I Have Come To Understand Salman Khan'

'Finally, I Have Come To Understand Salman Khan'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The Bigg Boss 18 grand finale saw its host Salman Khan reunite with his Andaz Apna Apna co-star Aamir Khan and recreate one of the many iconic scenes.

Jagan's close aide Vijayasai Reddy quits politics, resigns from RS

Jagan's close aide Vijayasai Reddy quits politics, resigns from RS

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

V Vijayasai Reddy, a Rajya Sabha member from the YSRCP, has announced his decision to quit politics and resign from his parliamentary membership. He stated that agriculture will be his future and that his decision was personal, with no pressure or influence from others. Reddy's announcement comes as the YSRCP faces challenges after its defeat in the 2024 Assembly elections. He thanked YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for providing him the Rajya Sabha opportunity and highlighted his working relationship with the ruling TDP and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan.

How Rekha Became REKHA!

How Rekha Became REKHA!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Ever a picture of golden elegance and age defying splendour, her fashion evolution spanning over half a century is telling of her gift to stay gorgeous day in and day out.

Red hot chillies spice up poll battle in Guntur

Red hot chillies spice up poll battle in Guntur

Rediff.com13 May 2024

'It is a fiercely fought battle, like our fiery chillies in Guntur.'

Abbas-Mastan on Naqaab

Abbas-Mastan on Naqaab

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Director duo Abbas-Mustan talk about their new thriller Naqaab starring Akshaye Khanna, Bobby Deol and newcomer Urvashi Sharma.

Bambai Meri Jaan Review: Gansgter Gush

Bambai Meri Jaan Review: Gansgter Gush

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Bambai Meri Jaan features horrific massacres and violence so brutal that it ought not to be seen on a home entertainment platform, warns Deepa Gahlot..

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

How Bollywood's Daku Became A Don

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'I wasn't motivated to begin with because how do you outdo the biggest encounter?' 'Then, we came across this story about the first-ever encounter.'

Bihar Min caught in video asking crowd to hit PM's photo with shoes

Bihar Min caught in video asking crowd to hit PM's photo with shoes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The video is of a gathering at Amour assembly constituency of Mastan in Purnea district that was convened on February 22 to protest against demonetisation

FIR against Bihar Min for asking crowd to hit PM's photo with shoes

FIR against Bihar Min for asking crowd to hit PM's photo with shoes

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Abdul Jalil Mastan caught on camera asking a crowd at a note ban protest to hit with shoes the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking condemnation and kicking up a ruckus in the state legislature.

Bihar minister caught on camera asking crowds to hit PM photo with shoes

Bihar minister caught on camera asking crowds to hit PM photo with shoes

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

In the video, Abdul Jalil Mastan, who is the state excise and prohibition minister, was heard telling the crowd that it was the PM who had said that if he failed to end people's woes within 50 days of demonetisation, he was prepared to face any punishment.

After row, Raut withdraws Indira Gandhi-Karim Lala remarks

After row, Raut withdraws Indira Gandhi-Karim Lala remarks

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Karim Lala was one of the three top underworld dons of Mumbai for over two decades, from the sixties to the early eighties, the other two being Mastan Mirza alias Haji Mastan and Varadarajan Mudaliar.

'Dawood was a visionary for the underworld'

'Dawood was a visionary for the underworld'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

'D Company is obviously not a registered company, but the way he organised it, with his kind of vision, which finished the Pathan gang and the older members.'

420 IPC Review

420 IPC Review

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

There's merit in the premise of 420 IPC but Manish Gupta's flat execution never delivers its promise, feels Sukanya Verma.

Missing Indian mountaineer Malli Babu's body found in Andes

Missing Indian mountaineer Malli Babu's body found in Andes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

The body of Malli Masthan Babu, the Indian mountaineer who went missing in the Andes mountain ranges in Chile, South America, was found by helicopter search teams, his family sources said in Nellore on Saturday.

Adanis deny being in the race for Rajya Sabha

Adanis deny being in the race for Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com15 May 2022

For several months, there has been speculation among political circles in Amaravati that Priti Adani was most likely to be given one of the four Rajya Sabha seats on behalf of the ruling YSRC.

7 Facts Sanju doesn't tell you

7 Facts Sanju doesn't tell you

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Sanju is a blockbuster, but did it get all its facts correct? yed Firdaus Ashraf reveals seven facts Director Rajkumar Hirani overlooked in Sanju.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Indian mountaineer goes missing in Andes; Indian govt slammed

Indian mountaineer goes missing in Andes; Indian govt slammed

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The next two days are extremely crucial to locate top Indian mountaineer Malli Mastan Babu, who is lost in South America's Andes since March 24, say the handlers of his rescue operations while slamming the central government for not acting swiftly on the matter.

Ajay Devgn: I have been very lucky

Ajay Devgn: I have been very lucky

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Ajay Devgn counts his blessings as he talks about his latest film, the controversy dogging it and his second turn as a father.

What Owaisi tells Muslims

What Owaisi tells Muslims

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Such is the force of his oratory that many Muslims, even those who don't vote for him, have come to believe that Asaduddin Owaisi is the first and only politician who speaks up for Muslims since Independence, observes Jyoti Punwani

Anna breaks maun vrat to Ash's baby wait!

Anna breaks maun vrat to Ash's baby wait!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

Anna breaks maun vrat to Ash's baby wait!

Dawood to Daddy: Bollywood's dons

Dawood to Daddy: Bollywood's dons

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Bollywood glorifies Mumbai's dons in its movies.

Bollywood's WOMEN IN WHITE

Bollywood's WOMEN IN WHITE

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

White is pure. White is powerful. And our movies just love to channelise its immaculate energy and enhance a visual's impact.

'To match Kapil Sharma's wit is really challenging'

'To match Kapil Sharma's wit is really challenging'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

'I think the writer did not have to do much work because Kapil would come to the sets, spontaneously change the dialogue and add a new punch. One had to be very alert while working with him because you wouldn't know how he would improvise his lines.' Simran Kaur Mundi on how she romanced Kapil Sharma in Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon.

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai: 10 Years on, 8 FACTS

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai: 10 Years on, 8 FACTS

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Ekta Kapoor's gangster drama Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai completes its 10 years on July 30.

Why is this man scared of Uddhav's government?

Why is this man scared of Uddhav's government?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

'Was he afraid that his answers during cross-examination would land him in trouble under the new ruling dispensation?'

First Look of Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan

First Look of Rajinikanth's Kaala Karikalan

Rediff.com25 May 2017

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Raja Sen: How Steven Spielberg brought Bollywood closer

Raja Sen: How Steven Spielberg brought Bollywood closer

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

'Self-importance and egos were thrown aside as a dazzling assemblage of Hindi movie directors arrived at the venue, more than a half hour ahead of the scheduled time... It was fascinating to see all of Hindi cinema represented in one hotel ballroom... The assemblage was magnificent -- from Shyam Benegal to Anurag Kashyap to Abbas-Mastan to Gauri Shinde to Rajkumar Hirani...' Raja Sen was present at an evening not to be forgotten.

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Violent protests break out across country over remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Protests broke out in some states on Friday, including Delhi's Jama Masjid and stone-petling at policemen in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj and Saharanpur, over the controversial remarks on Prophet Muhammad by two now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries with demonstrators in Jharkhand injuring a few policemen while authorities in Jammu imposed a curfew in few areas and parts of Kashmir observed a shutdown.

Genelia's birthday wish

Genelia's birthday wish

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

The actress celebrates her birthday with her Life Partner crew.

The awesome transformation of Shilpa Shetty

The awesome transformation of Shilpa Shetty

Rediff.com8 Jun 2010

On her 35th birthday, we celebrate the actress and her transformation through the various highlights of her nearly two decade old career.

FM to raise I-T exemption to Rs 2 lakh?

FM to raise I-T exemption to Rs 2 lakh?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Tax experts are hopeful Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will increase the income tax exemption limit to Rs 2 lakh (Rs 200,000) per annum from Rs 1.6 lakh (Rs 160,000) to bring the rates in line with the Direct Taxes Code.

'I don't like the term 'six packs''

'I don't like the term 'six packs''

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Emraan Hashmi will finally venture out of the Bhatt camp, and essay a role he has never played before an upcoming don.

PIX: Bollywood pays its last respects to Shilpa Shetty's father

PIX: Bollywood pays its last respects to Shilpa Shetty's father

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

A look at the pictures.

When films took inspiration from life

When films took inspiration from life

Rediff.com2 Aug 2010

Several Bollywood biopics are slated to go into production. Here's a look at some of the prominent ones.

'Once Upon A Time... is different from Company'

'Once Upon A Time... is different from Company'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

With a big hit Rajneeti behind him, Ajay Devgn is ready with yet another thrilling drama, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai.