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Activist Nafisa Ali rejoins Congress

Activist Nafisa Ali rejoins Congress

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

52-year-old Nafisa, who is in Lucknow, was seen campaigning alongside Congress state president Rita Bahuguna Joshi for party candidate from Lucknow (West) Assembly constituency, Shyam Kishore Shukla, for the byelections on November 7.

Leander Paes, actor Nafisa Ali join TMC in Goa ahead of 2022 polls

Leander Paes, actor Nafisa Ali join TMC in Goa ahead of 2022 polls

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The West Bengal chief minister is in Goa and expected to interact with party workers and the fishermen community.

Max, Min And Meowzaki Review: Love And Loss

Max, Min And Meowzaki Review: Love And Loss

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Max, Min And Meowzaki is not something Bollywood audiences are used to in their cinema that thrives on melodrama and noise. Still, it captures a slice of city life that has made space for cat lovers, movie buffs and Carnatic rockers, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

What is ovarian cancer? The silent killer that Nafisa Ali is fighting

What is ovarian cancer? The silent killer that Nafisa Ali is fighting

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Actor Nafisa Ali, 61, who is suffering from peritoneal and ovarian cancer, has taken to Instagram to share heart-warming posts about her struggle.

10 Hindi Films That Explored Mature Romances

10 Hindi Films That Explored Mature Romances

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Ahead of Daadi Ki Shaadi's release, here's looking at Bollywood's history of mature romances, from classics like Aandhi to modern hits like Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, which showed that love needs no retirement age.

'Thought Dharmendra Would Say No To The Kiss In Metro'

'Thought Dharmendra Would Say No To The Kiss In Metro'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

'It was amazing how he controlled the crowd, not with force or even star power, but with sheer love.'

J P Dutta's daughter to make her debut

J P Dutta's daughter to make her debut

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Nidhi will make her debut opposite Nasifa Ali's son Ajit, in a love story.

Cong has 20 names for bank boards

Cong has 20 names for bank boards

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

PIX: Rajkummar Rao, Kal Penn at Mumbai Film Fest

PIX: Rajkummar Rao, Kal Penn at Mumbai Film Fest

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Check out the celebs who turned up on day seven at the Mumbai Film Festival.

Mixed bag for stars in 2009 polls

Mixed bag for stars in 2009 polls

Rediff.com18 May 2009

It was a mixed bag for star contenders in the fray at the hustings. While Shatrughan Sinha, Jayaprada, Chiranjeevi and Navjot Singh Sidhu tasted victory in the Lok Sabha and assembly polls, star contestants like Vinod Khanna, Nafisa Ali and Ambareesh bit the dust.

Let Salman be made face of wildlife protection'

Let Salman be made face of wildlife protection'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Nafisa said celebrities were being targeted for their status and popularity

Tehelka to launch weekly newspaper

Tehelka to launch weekly newspaper

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Investigative journalism will be the mainstay of the newspaper, Tehelka CEO Tarun Tejpal said.

Relatives of 54 POWs meet Prez

Relatives of 54 POWs meet Prez

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

PIX: Asha Bhosle celebrates Poonam Dhillon's birthday

PIX: Asha Bhosle celebrates Poonam Dhillon's birthday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Happy birthday, Poonam!

Modi runs into protests at WEF

Modi runs into protests at WEF

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

Social activists led by Nafisa Ali branded the Gujarat chief minister a 'killer.'

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty celebrates sister Shamita's birthday

PIX: Shilpa Shetty celebrates sister Shamita's birthday

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

A look at the party pictures.

PIX: Shashi Kapoor receives Phalke Award with family, friends

PIX: Shashi Kapoor receives Phalke Award with family, friends

Rediff.com11 May 2015

A look at the ceremony that was held on May 10 in the presence of the Kapoor clan and their film industry friends.

Auto Expo ends with over 70 launches

Auto Expo ends with over 70 launches

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

New participants included Chinese players such as Great Wall Motors and Haima Automobile along with Olectra.

TMC stands for temple, mosque, church: Mamata in Goa

TMC stands for temple, mosque, church: Mamata in Goa

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Didi said her party doesn't divide people on religious lines even if they are Hindus, Muslims or Christians.

5 MEMORABLE Shashi Kapoor Films

5 MEMORABLE Shashi Kapoor Films

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

On Shashi Kapoor's 83rd birth anniversary, Subhash K Jha looks at his top five productions.

The Tragic Face Of Showbiz

The Tragic Face Of Showbiz

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Television actor Tunisha Sharma was founding hanging on the sets of a serial in Mumbai on December 24, one more instance of a showbiz aspirant allegedly taking the extreme step.

Review: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 is a mess

Review: Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 is a mess

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Flimsy motives and dispensable characters ensure there's no hope for Tigmanshu Dhulia's disappointing drama, notes Sukanya Verma.

Gunmen open fire at Pak rally; 7 killed, 10 injured

Gunmen open fire at Pak rally; 7 killed, 10 injured

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

At least seven persons were killed and 10 others injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire at a rally on Sunday in Sindh province that was being addressed by senior Pakistan People's Party leader Nafisa Shah, officials said.

'Raj Kapoor: Indian showman of all time'

'Raj Kapoor: Indian showman of all time'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The Great Showman's five children remember him on his 93rd birth anniversary.

Days after boy was killed during celebratory firing, cops arrest 2 accused

Days after boy was killed during celebratory firing, cops arrest 2 accused

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The accused, Gayyur Ali and Inam, were nabbed in Kairana area after the court had issued non-bailable warrants against them.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.

Aadesh Shrivastava: The Man Who Composed Chartbusters

Aadesh Shrivastava: The Man Who Composed Chartbusters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Saluting the late music composers most memorable film songs.

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.

Shashi Kapoor's lasting legacy: Prithvi@40

Shashi Kapoor's lasting legacy: Prithvi@40

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

A year has passed since Shashi Kapoor passed into the ages. His movies live on on television, but Shashiji's greatest legacy must remain Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre, where people came to be entertained, informed and, perhaps, also enlightened.

Pehle aap, tehzeeb and Bollywood

Pehle aap, tehzeeb and Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

From Pakeezah to Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, from Shatranj ki Khilari to Umrao Jaan, the great city of Lucknow has made its way to the wornderful world of Hindi films.

Shashi Kapoor: The Icon of Suave

Shashi Kapoor: The Icon of Suave

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Yesteryear's heart-throb Shashi Kapoor will get the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for his contribution to Indian cinema. On this occasion, we reproduce Dinesh Raheja's nostalgia piece on the actor here:

Revisiting 1857: Benegal's Junoon

Revisiting 1857: Benegal's Junoon

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

A look at Shyam Benegal's period classic, Junoon.

Are we ready to fight the stigma against mental illness?

Are we ready to fight the stigma against mental illness?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Is the Indian society ready to accord the dignity and consideration that mental illnesses warrant, asks Nishi Tiwari after watching the fifth episode of Satyamev Jayate 3.

'Shashi Kapoor was a dearly loved man'

'Shashi Kapoor was a dearly loved man'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'We will never really lose him because in death, his spirit, trapped in a frail body, has been set free and will surround us like the air we breathe.'

Shashi Kapoor's good looks helped launch Saeed Jaffrey's film career in India

Shashi Kapoor's good looks helped launch Saeed Jaffrey's film career in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

'Once Attenborough had locked the shot, Jaffrey turned to Amitabh and told him in a very controlled but stern voice that he should never talk to an actor in between takes.'

'Whatever I have is because of India'

'Whatever I have is because of India'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'15, 17 years back we were not even in existence in the US. Today nearly 1/3 of prescriptions written comes from India.' 'India is showing that in a very competitive environment -- like the US and Europe -- our industry is doing very well.'

'This is a battle of good vs evil, not Hindu vs Muslim'

'This is a battle of good vs evil, not Hindu vs Muslim'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

'There has never been a problem between Hindu and Muslims in Kairana.' 'We are a people that smoke from the same hookah.' Once the seat of an influential tradition of Indian classical music, Kairana has become a metaphor for the exodus of Hindus.