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'God and I are this close,' Salman told me

'God and I are this close,' Salman told me

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com examines how Salman Khan went from a reviled, spoilt Bollywood brat to being a well-loved superstar.

Why Taapsee was stressed during Judwaa 2

Why Taapsee was stressed during Judwaa 2

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Comedy may be challenging but that wasn't what stressed Taapsee Pannu during the making of Judwaa 2.

When Sanjay Dutt romanced Madhuri Dixit

When Sanjay Dutt romanced Madhuri Dixit

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt Dutt will act in a movie again after 21 years.

KBC finale: When Vidya Balan impressed Amitabh Bachchan

KBC finale: When Vidya Balan impressed Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

A lot of laughs, a lot of tears and, of course, a lot of questions end Kaun Banega Crorepati 9.

Sadak 2 review

Sadak 2 review

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Between phony philosophical musings and Abbas-Mustan level of believe-it-or-not twists, Sadak 2 dodders towards its dead end destination, notes Sukanya Verma.

Mahesh Bhatt gets extortion call, death threat to Alia; one detained

Mahesh Bhatt gets extortion call, death threat to Alia; one detained

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

One person has been detained in Uttar Pradesh in connection with an alleged threat and extortion call received by filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, police said on Thursday.

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Looking at Bollywood's GRAND scheme of things.

How Ratan Tata won battles against cliques

How Ratan Tata won battles against cliques

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Ratan Tata has made sure his successor won't have to battle cliques within the group - unlike his own experience after he took over.

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

'There's clarity in AIADMK-BJP alliance'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'It's a natural alliance and this alliance has been has been formed without compromising the core ideology of the AIADMK.'

PIX: Mouni, Bipasha, Nimrat party with Ekta Kapoor

PIX: Mouni, Bipasha, Nimrat party with Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

When the doyenne of television decides to party, all her friends make it a point to attend.

Aamir promotes Talaash on television

Aamir promotes Talaash on television

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

The television show, Nayi Soch Ki Talaash Aamir Ke Saath, will be telecast on November 29.

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

'We gave BJP 20 seats though they wanted more'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'Your strike rate is very important when it comes to seat-sharing.'

Review: Agneepath, less of a remake, more of a tribute

Review: Agneepath, less of a remake, more of a tribute

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Agneepath is less of a remake, more of a tribute, writes Sukanya Verma

Why BJP keeps harping on Periyar legacy in Dravidian TN

Why BJP keeps harping on Periyar legacy in Dravidian TN

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The contemporary problem with the BJP in Tamil Nadu is that it has been trying hard to package the DMK especially as anti-god and anti-Hinduism, and seeking it to link to Periyar and M Karunanidhi, and by extension to Stalin, the latter's son and successor to the party mantle. Their hope was to consolidate the perceived 'pro-god, pro-religion votes', which they saw returning to the fold post-MGR, post-Jayalalithaa. But no such substantial vote-bank existed even in Periyar's time, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Top Actresses, 2017

Top Actresses, 2017

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Lots of surprises on this list!

'We are still making good and bad films'

'We are still making good and bad films'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'The day I am bored with acting, I will shift to something.'

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Bollywood's THREE HERO TREATS!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at notable troikas in Bollywood's catalog of three hero vehicles.

Censor Board bans Sunny Deol's film on Varanasi's dark side

Censor Board bans Sunny Deol's film on Varanasi's dark side

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The film courted controversy when its trailer got leaked on the internet.

Television actors make it BIG

Television actors make it BIG

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

A look at television actors who have tried their hand in films and how successful they are

'Hum Aapke Hain Koun comes once in a lifetime'

'Hum Aapke Hain Koun comes once in a lifetime'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya talks about the biggest film of his career, Salman Khan, and his TV shows.

Baba Ramdev's jeans should be named Ramanjali

Baba Ramdev's jeans should be named Ramanjali

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Rediff readers suggest interesting names for Baba Ramdev's new denim brand.

The 25 Moods of Kishore Kumar

The 25 Moods of Kishore Kumar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

On his 90th birthday, Sukanya Verma highlights a fraction of the legend's marvelous versatility in this curated list of his 25 unique moods.

Like the Agent Vinod trailer? VOTE!

Like the Agent Vinod trailer? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Saif Ali Khan looks ultra cool in his upcoming film.

How Bollywood's Best Costumes Were Made

How Bollywood's Best Costumes Were Made

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

We pay homage to Bhanu Athaiya by celebrating her best creations.

'You will always remain our Hero, Devsaab'

'You will always remain our Hero, Devsaab'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

'Why should I give you an interview? What will you ask me that has not been asked before?' Devsaab asked A Ganesh Nadar.

Mumbai school students raise Rs 20 lakh to help drought-hit people

Mumbai school students raise Rs 20 lakh to help drought-hit people

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Students of a Mumbai school have pooled in Rs 20 lakh for drought-hit people in Marathwada region of Maharashtra

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.

'Hello, I'm Narendra Modi, call your baby Vaibhavi': PM call Mirzapur new parents

'Hello, I'm Narendra Modi, call your baby Vaibhavi': PM call Mirzapur new parents

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Bharat and Vibha Singh from a village in eastern Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district had written a letter to the PM asking him to suggest a name for their daughter.

Trinamool MP's book 'exposes party-Maoist nexus'

Trinamool MP's book 'exposes party-Maoist nexus'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Causing serious embarrassment to the Trinamool Congress leadership, party MP Kabir Suman has written an autobiography and dedicated it to top Maoist leader Kishenji among others.

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.

Mera Wala Shah Rukh!

Mera Wala Shah Rukh!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

On his 55th birthday, Sukanya Verma celebrates his inimitable ways in 10 scenes that she keeps returning to time and again.

Is Simi Garewal getting younger?

Is Simi Garewal getting younger?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Looking at the actress/TV host from her Mera Naam Joker days to India's Most Desirable.

Euro 2016: Which team is Virat Kohli supporting?

Euro 2016: Which team is Virat Kohli supporting?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Virat Kohli is known to be an avid follower of football and the champion batsman has declared his support for world champions Germany at the upcoming Euro Championships in France. Kohli has tweeted a picture with him wearing the German jersey. India's Test captain Kohli has been rested for the Zimbabwe series, which starts from Saturday. Kohli plays football during training and more recently the Celebrity Classico game between the cricketers and Bollywood actors in Mumbai.

Verdict on Dera chief: Haryana on alert, stadium made 'temporary jail'

Verdict on Dera chief: Haryana on alert, stadium made 'temporary jail'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

State govt said it is not averse to seeking Army's help to maintain law and order.

Anu Malik: Character Dheela tunes are mine

Anu Malik: Character Dheela tunes are mine

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Has composer Pritam done it again?

'Salute the #IndianAirforce. BRAVO INDIA!'

'Salute the #IndianAirforce. BRAVO INDIA!'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Bollywood hails India's air strikes against Jaish e Mohammad terror camps in Pakistan.

India revels in Diwali spirit

India revels in Diwali spirit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Decorated lights decked up buildings and earthen lamps dotted houses as people across the country celebrated Diwali.

Watching first day, first shows of Dev Anand movies

Watching first day, first shows of Dev Anand movies

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Dev Anand's films offered, for most part, unalloyed entertainment and had little melodrama and silly fight scenes like most other films. And that was the prime reason to see them, hoping that they would help me prepare better for the exams, remembers Arthur J Pais.

10 BEST Ways To Remember Sridevi

10 BEST Ways To Remember Sridevi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Remembering Sridevi's strongest words on her 56th birth anniversary.

Time to grow up, Mr Minister

Time to grow up, Mr Minister

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'I am only slightly puzzled by why the childishness has not left the minister. It is easy to be prejudiced and closed-minded when one is in one's teens. But adults should view the world as adults, not as squabbling and petty schoolchildren,' says Aakar Patel.