News for 'Om Shanti Om'

The FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz

The FUN-FUN Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'Thank You For Everything, Dharam Sir'

'Thank You For Everything, Dharam Sir'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'The industry has lost a legend... and we've lost someone who shaped the very soul of our cinema.'

Former India U-19 cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill passes away aged 36

Former India U-19 cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill passes away aged 36

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh, prompting tributes from the cricket community.

Jashn-E-Quiz, Anyone?

Jashn-E-Quiz, Anyone?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

SUPER MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

SUPER MASTI BOLLY QUIZ!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

BSF Constable Dies After Being Shot in Manipur's Ukhrul District

BSF Constable Dies After Being Shot in Manipur's Ukhrul District

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A Border Security Force (BSF) constable was killed in Manipur's Ukhrul district while on patrol. The incident occurred amidst ongoing ethnic clashes between communities in the region.

Thudakkam Review: Uneven Start For Vismaya Mohanlal

Thudakkam Review: Uneven Start For Vismaya Mohanlal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2026

Thudakkam gives Vismaya Mohanlal a physically demanding debut where her fighting skills land the punches, even if her acting doesn't.

40 Things We Love About Deepika!

40 Things We Love About Deepika!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Deepika Padukone turns 40 on January 5, and Namrata Thakker lists the 40 things we love about her.

Mamdani flaunts his Indian roots at victory speech

Mamdani flaunts his Indian roots at victory speech

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

New York's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, flaunted his Indian roots during his first victory speech, quoting Nehru and playing 'Dhoom Machale'.

OSO has an edge over Saawariya

OSO has an edge over Saawariya

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Om Shanti Om has got an extraordinary opening and while Saawariya's opening is good too, the reviews are very bad.

Why OSO worked, and Jodhaa Akbar didn't

Why OSO worked, and Jodhaa Akbar didn't

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Understanding the movie business -- why some films work and others don't -- is tough, almost impossible. For example, why did Jodhaa Akbar, which boasted of a brilliant Hrithik Roshan and gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, not become a big hit? Did Shah Rukh Khan's aggressive publicity help make Om Shanti Om a blockbuster? Trade analyst and editor of trade magazines, Film Information and The Film Street, Komal Nahta tries to explain.

The Beautiful Bhooths of Bollywood

The Beautiful Bhooths of Bollywood

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

On the other end of the spooky spectrum, there's the otherworld beauty looking for a do-gooder to help her restless spirit find peace.

Going back in time with Laxmikant's Pyarelal

Going back in time with Laxmikant's Pyarelal

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

After almost a decade, the famed music composer is back doing what he does best -- making beautiful music.

'I became a composer because of Amitabh Bachchan'

'I became a composer because of Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Vishal Dadlani, who is touring over a dozen cities in North America and Europe with his partner Shekhar Ravjiani with the Unforgettable team, says their music owes a lot to the songs of the 1970s and 1980s. "Never mind what the subject of a film is," he says, "we want to make sure that every composition of ours has a good melody."

'OSO changed my entire life'

'OSO changed my entire life'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Deepika Padukone on her Bollywood debut and Love Aaj Kal, her latest movie opposite Saif Ali Khan.

Senior BJP leader Balbir Punj passes away at 76

Senior BJP leader Balbir Punj passes away at 76

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Balbir Punj, a former Rajya Sabha MP, journalist, and BJP leader, has died at the age of 76. Tributes have poured in from prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, recognising his contributions to the party and the world of media.

Actor Satish Shah passes away at 74

Actor Satish Shah passes away at 74

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Born on June 25, 1951, Shah was a prominent figure in Indian cinema and television. His career spanned several decades, during which he earned acclaim for his comedic timing in movies such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Maalamaal, Hero Hiralal, Main Hoon Na and Kal Ho Naa Ho.

Eesha, The Boss Babe With A Desi Side

Eesha, The Boss Babe With A Desi Side

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Eesha Rebba is the queen of switching between boardroom boss and desi diva without missing a beat.

Odisha Mourns the Loss of Veteran Journalist Ashutosh Mishra

Odisha Mourns the Loss of Veteran Journalist Ashutosh Mishra

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Veteran Odisha journalist Ashutosh Mishra has died at the age of 68. His death has been met with grief from political leaders and the journalism community.

'Ajit Pawar will always be remembered for his support to Mumbai cricket'

'Ajit Pawar will always be remembered for his support to Mumbai cricket'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Mumbai Cricket Association president Ajinkya Naik hailed Ajit Pawar for taking firm stands to help the association

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

'It Helped To Have Shah Rukh Around'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'He is one of the most down-to-earth and hardworking guys I know, and that's true of all superstars, including Bachchan sahab.'

Mollywood Times Review: Love-Hate Letter To Cinema!

Mollywood Times Review: Love-Hate Letter To Cinema!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

If you enjoy dark comedies, have even a passing understanding of the film industry, or simply recognise the absurdities of the world around you, then Mollywood Times emerges as one of the sharpest and most compelling love-hate letters written to Malayalam cinema, applauds Sreeju Sudhakaran.

It's Bollywood Quiz Time!

It's Bollywood Quiz Time!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Punjab Police Bust Drug Racket, Arrest Three In Ferozepur

Punjab Police Bust Drug Racket, Arrest Three In Ferozepur

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Punjab Police arrested three individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking in Ferozepur district, recovering heroin, methamphetamine, and a weapon.

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

'Dharmendraji Was The Hero Every Boy Wanted To Be'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

'At times when the pressure, glitz and glam felt horribly garish, there he was with no pretences or guile. A sweet reminder that life is about the real things not the fluff.'

Bollywood meets NYC: Mamdani closes victory speech with 'Dhoom Machale'

Bollywood meets NYC: Mamdani closes victory speech with 'Dhoom Machale'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'Dhoom Machale...' The exuberant, celebratory track from the 2004 blockbuster Dhoom rounded off Zohran Mamdani's victory speech, more evidence that New York's newly elected mayor embraces his many identities with a light-as-souffle touch.

'Asha Bhosle Was Limitless'

'Asha Bhosle Was Limitless'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

'The world feels quieter today.... Asha Bhosle wasn't just a legend -- she gave the world melodies that will outlive us all.'

Cannes: Deepika Goes GREEN!

Cannes: Deepika Goes GREEN!

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Cannes has seen the best of Deepika, but the show's not over yet!

TV Actors Vaibhavi Upadhyaya, Nitish Pandey No More

TV Actors Vaibhavi Upadhyaya, Nitish Pandey No More

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Vaibhavi rose to fame with Sarabhai vs Sarabhai while Nitish starred in Anupama.

The Most Influential Indian Women In World Cinema

The Most Influential Indian Women In World Cinema

Rediff.com14 May 2025

A recent report in The Hollywood Reporter has listed 46 women as the Most Influential Women in International Film, and the ladies in positions of executives, producers and creatives.

What Kartik Has In Common With Aishwarya

What Kartik Has In Common With Aishwarya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Many of our leading men and women are also all for dramatic physical transformation for the sake of artistic authenticity.

Former Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari dies at 71

Former Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari dies at 71

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Maheshwari was the familiar face of TV news from 1976 right up till 2005 along with Salma Sultan, Minu Talwar, Shammi Narang, Geetanjali Aiyer, Neeti Ravindran and others.

'I'm scared of Saawariya'

'I'm scared of Saawariya'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The music launch of Om Shanti Om.

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

With his killer smile, the sex symbol image, Robert Redford would go beyond just being an actor, remembers Aseem Chhabra.

PIX: Rishi-Neetu on The Kapil Sharma Show

PIX: Rishi-Neetu on The Kapil Sharma Show

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Before you watch the show, here's a sneak preview.

And The Ambanis Danced...

And The Ambanis Danced...

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

To showcase their family at Radhika Merchant-Anant Ambani's sangeet ceremony, they chose to dance to the song, Deewangi Deewangi, from Om Shanti Om.

Dharmendra Passes Away

Dharmendra Passes Away

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

After being unwell for several days, Dharmendra breathed his last on November 24.

Why Saif Ali Khan Was Told Not To Play A Cop

Why Saif Ali Khan Was Told Not To Play A Cop

Rediff.com8 May 2026

'Shah Rukh Sir gave us a lot of room to make the film we wanted to make.'

Bollywood's Diwali Superstars

Bollywood's Diwali Superstars

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Diwali is here and Salman Khan is bringing his Tiger 3 in theatres. Though he has been an Eid superstar for more than a decade now

'Mobs Love Seeing People Fall'

'Mobs Love Seeing People Fall'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'I am not 100 percent okay even now. Have to give it my all because many livelihoods depend on my work.'