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'Shreya Ghosal has a pretty voice, but something's missing'

'Shreya Ghosal has a pretty voice, but something's missing'

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Indi pop singer Alisha Chinai recently spoke out about the music scene in Bollywood, and her tiff with composers Vishal-Shekhar.

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Was Saif's debut as AMAZING as Sara's?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Who said star kids have it easy?

10 Things We Love about Manoj Kumar

10 Things We Love about Manoj Kumar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Mr Bharat turns 80 on July 24, 2017.

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Tune in to the desert

Jodhpur RIFF 2014: Tune in to the desert

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Every year, Mehrangarh Fort comes alive with folk music from across the world. The author soaks in the lilting melodies of Jodhpur RIFF.

'I play the 1st man to have a vision for a united India'

'I play the 1st man to have a vision for a united India'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'We should not forget the sacrifice these men made.'

Review: Sanam Re is utterly stupid!

Review: Sanam Re is utterly stupid!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Sanam Re is a moronic film, feels Sukanya Verma.

Lust Stories Review: More than sex on its mind

Lust Stories Review: More than sex on its mind

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Bhumi Pednekar, Radhika Apte, Manisha Koirala, Kiara Advani luminate Netflix's Lust Stories, notes Sukanya Verma.

Review: Iraivi is another winner from Karthik Subbaraj

Review: Iraivi is another winner from Karthik Subbaraj

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

SJ Surya has given a performance of a lifetime, writes S Saraswathi.

Sridevi: The 10 Best Songs

Sridevi: The 10 Best Songs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

It's no wonder several of her hit songs have made a comeback in remixed avatars.

Review: Raaz Reboot has nothing new to offer

Review: Raaz Reboot has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Story wise, Raaz Reboot is full cliches and will remind of you of quite a few horror flicks both Bollywood and Hollywood, says Namrata Thakker!

When Hrithik fulfilled his ultimate Lakshya

When Hrithik fulfilled his ultimate Lakshya

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

It has been 20 years since the Kargil War. Sukanya Verma look back at Lakshya, Farhan Akhtar's memorable film that was inspired by the war in the icy heights where young Indian soldiers fought tireless battles to evict Pakistani troops from our territory.

China's army releases action-packed rap recruitment video

China's army releases action-packed rap recruitment video

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The song, called 'Battle Declaration' focusing on winning wars, was posted on the People's Liberation Army daily's website last Thursday. It is the first PLA-made hip-hop video, the state media reported on Tuesday.

Birthday Special: Bollywood's Queen of Glamour, Rekha

Birthday Special: Bollywood's Queen of Glamour, Rekha

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Celebrating the glamorous Rekha.

MSV's Greatest Soundtracks Of All Time

MSV's Greatest Soundtracks Of All Time

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Saluting the late MS Viswanathan and his brilliant music.

Review: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is refreshing

Review: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is refreshing

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Simple, sweet and uncomplicated, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is a romantic comedy that deserves a watch, writes S Saraswathi.

Review: Junooniyat is a medley that works

Review: Junooniyat is a medley that works

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Those who want their Bollywood music to have a dash of the 1990s will lap up the Junooniyat album with glee.

Legendary bhajan singer Juthika Roy passes away

Legendary bhajan singer Juthika Roy passes away

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Iconic leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru were among her fans.

Bollywood legend Sadhana passes away

Bollywood legend Sadhana passes away

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

The actress was 74.

Shape of Water Review: Spellbinding Ode to Impossible Love

Shape of Water Review: Spellbinding Ode to Impossible Love

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'Del Toro hits a cinematic nerve in capturing an enduring love for the oddball, the beauty in the bizarre and, most importantly, reminding what it's like to have what one wished for since a kid -- a happy ending,' says Sukanya Verma.

Birthday Special: 20 AWESOME AR Rahman compositions

Birthday Special: 20 AWESOME AR Rahman compositions

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The maestro turns 50.

'I am going pan India'

'I am going pan India'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

'When films resonate with the audience, it gives you the confidence to take more risks.'

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).

'They built 20 toilets. Not one is fit to be used now'

'They built 20 toilets. Not one is fit to be used now'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

'Since we don't have toilets, we go in the fields. It is worse for the women. Men and women have demarcated different area for themselves. But it is most difficult for us during the monsoon.'

Sairat is beautiful, fascinating, intelligent...

Sairat is beautiful, fascinating, intelligent...

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Marathi film Sairat will stay with you for a really long time, raves Divya Nair.

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.

20 Things We Love About Satya

20 Things We Love About Satya

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Celebrating one of Bollywood's finest cult classics, as it turns 20.

PIX: The HOTTEST Item Songs of 2014

PIX: The HOTTEST Item Songs of 2014

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Here's what Sunny Leone has in common with Deepika Padukone!

Music review - R... Rajkumar relies on Southern sound

Music review - R... Rajkumar relies on Southern sound

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

R... Rajkumar starts off well with Gandi Baat and Saree Ke Fall Sa catching your attention. But there is an overdose of this sound, and a couple of ordinary numbers dilute the effort to some extent.

Why Annapurna Devi chose her music over Ravi Shankar

Why Annapurna Devi chose her music over Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Dissonant artistic visions drove Annapurna Devi and her husband Ravi Shankar apart, notes Swapan Kumar Bondyopadhyay.

9 bizarrely easy ways to lose weight

9 bizarrely easy ways to lose weight

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Start your day with a chocolate! No, we are not kidding.

I wish to see Modi as prime minister: Lata Mangeshkar

I wish to see Modi as prime minister: Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Veteran playback singer Lata Mangeshkar on Friday said that she wished to see Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime minister.

'Joru is a film with lots of twists'

'Joru is a film with lots of twists'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Sundeep Kishan talks about doing his first full-fledged slapstick comedy Joru.

Review: Meri Pyaari Bindu relapses into stupidity

Review: Meri Pyaari Bindu relapses into stupidity

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The film flaunts Bindu as some sort of a free-spirited bohemian when she's really this unlikable, untrustworthy, selfish, vain, flighty opportunist sweet-talking Abhimanyu into catering to her needs all the time, feels Sukanya Verma.

Take this poll: Bollywood songs to torture IS!

Take this poll: Bollywood songs to torture IS!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Vote and decide for yourself!

When SD Burman thought of leaving Bollywood

When SD Burman thought of leaving Bollywood

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Sun Mere Bandhu Re: The Musical World of S D Burman by Sathya Saran reveals many interesting anecdotes from the late composer's life in Hindi films

Review: Udta Punjab music rocks!

Review: Udta Punjab music rocks!

Rediff.com29 May 2016

It is a tough task to put together a theme-based soundtrack for a film and make it interesting and entertaining enough to find an audience. Amit Trivedi and Shellee make it happen with Udta Punjab, writes Aelina Kapoor

Stanford grad. YouTube sensation. And she's just 19

Stanford grad. YouTube sensation. And she's just 19

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Shyamoli Sanghi is India's newest teen popstar.

Review: Raja Natwarlal's music grows on you slowly

Review: Raja Natwarlal's music grows on you slowly

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Since debutant Yuvan Shankar Raja brings in a new sound with this album, he deserves a few hearings.

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

25 Moods Of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

She sung a song for every mood, every situation. Sukanya Verma dives into Asha Bhosle's magnificent repertoire and pulls out gems on her 85th birthday.

Salman wrestles for Sultan

Salman wrestles for Sultan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

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