News for 'R D Burman'

Maruti to hike prices soon

Maruti to hike prices soon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

The country's largest passenger car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Ltd is planning to hike prices on rise in input costs.The company last raised prices in January 2009.

After 53 years, Pancham gets justice

After 53 years, Pancham gets justice

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Sar Jo Tera Chakraye, featured in Road, Movie has been credited to R D Burman, not his father, S D Burman, who composed the original music in Guru Dutt's Pyaasa.

'Today's kids are singing my songs'

'Today's kids are singing my songs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'Recently, I received a call from A R Rahman.' 'He said, "Someone wants to talk to you".' 'Ahmed Khan was a part of the conference call. He said, 'Mehboob-bhai, I am making Heropanti 2 and you will write the lyrics".' '"Let the three of us create the same magic".'

Revisiting 1983 in Hindi Movies

Revisiting 1983 in Hindi Movies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Kapil Dev's historic World Cup win wasn't the only highlight of 1983. Sukanya Verma looks back how the year treated Bollywood.

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare wins bid for Fortis, plans to invest Rs 4000 cr

Malaysia's IHH Healthcare wins bid for Fortis, plans to invest Rs 4000 cr

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

In a statement, Fortis said under the accepted offer, IHH would infuse Rs 4,000 crore through subscription to the preferential allotment at a price of Rs 170 per share. The Malaysian firm will then make a mandatory open offer to public shareholders for 26 per cent of the outstanding shares post issuance.

I wanted to be Chintu's 'voice', but...

I wanted to be Chintu's 'voice', but...

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'I thought I'd be Chintu's ghost voice, just like Mukeshsaab for Rajsaab.' 'Chintu believed in my voice. He would always recommend me.' 'I sang two songs for him in his second film, Zehreela Insaan.' 'I was supposed to sing Oh Hanseeni, which became the biggest hit of the film.' 'Before I knew it, the song was taken away from me and given to Kishore Kumarsaab.'

Sourabhee Debbarma is Indian Idol 4

Sourabhee Debbarma is Indian Idol 4

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Sourabhee crooned her way to win the finals defeating Kapil Thapa of Dehradun and Torsha Sarkar of West Bengal to realise the Indian Idol dream of north-eastern India in the land of legendary Sachin Dev Burman and his son Rahul Dev Burman.

Guess what Anil-Sonam's first film together is called?

Guess what Anil-Sonam's first film together is called?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga releases on October 12.

Ganguly hails Pakistan's Imran Khan

Ganguly hails Pakistan's Imran Khan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, on Friday, congratulated legendary Pakistani cricketer Imran Khan, who is poised to become his country's prime minister after more than two decades of political struggle.

5 Lata songs to cheer you up!

5 Lata songs to cheer you up!

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Lata Mangeshkar picks five of her happy songs.

Three films to watch on Eid

Three films to watch on Eid

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Subhash K Jha is not recommending Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan. They are beyond recommendation, he says.

'I am still in love with Amrita Singh'

'I am still in love with Amrita Singh'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'I fell in love with Amrita Singh from the day I saw Betaab... She is amazing'

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

12 Films When The Lovers Eloped

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

A fun excerpt from Diptakirti Chaudhuri's Bollygeek: The Crazy Trivia Guide to Bollywood.

Dabur pharma looking for acquisitions

Dabur pharma looking for acquisitions

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

Mohit Burman, the youngest among the newly appointed corporate heads among Dabur businesses, is known to have a penchant for acquisitions.

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

'My father Kishore Kumar was NOT eccentric'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

'Kishore Kumar lived like a king and knew that he could get away with anything. It's as simple as that.'

Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

How did a superstar provoke the break-up? 50 years later, the truth can finally be told. A revealing excerpt from Hanif Zaveri and Sumant Batra's An Actor's Actor: An Authorized Biography of Sanjeev Kumar.

PIX: Beautiful Moments from Amitabh Bachchan's life

PIX: Beautiful Moments from Amitabh Bachchan's life

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

A peek into the Big B's life.

Olympic qualification tough to achieve: Swapna

Olympic qualification tough to achieve: Swapna

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Asian Games gold-medallist Indian heptathlete Swapna Burman said she will leave no stone unturned to compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but achieving the qualification standard will be a tough task.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

How Dabur, Lakme and Rooh Afza were started

How Dabur, Lakme and Rooh Afza were started

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

These Indian companies truly defined the essence of entrepreneurship.

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

At a time when human contact seems is at its lowest, two people meeting for the first time oblivious to their romantic future together is alluring than ever.

Quiz Time: Which cinematographer has a brief role in Gulzar's Ijaazat?

Quiz Time: Which cinematographer has a brief role in Gulzar's Ijaazat?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Lata Mangeshkar: Panchamda died too young, too unhappy

Lata Mangeshkar: Panchamda died too young, too unhappy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

On RD Burman's 75th birth anniversary, Lata Mangeshkar pays rich tribute to him.

'BJP's Chanakyas mismanaged the Bengal exercise'

'BJP's Chanakyas mismanaged the Bengal exercise'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

'It's a classic conflict between the old and the new BJP. The new BJP is made up of turncoats and the old of veterans who slogged for decades when the BJP barely existed in West Bengal'

Asha Bhosle plans an R D surprise

Asha Bhosle plans an R D surprise

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Aftab Ansari transferred to Alipore jail

Aftab Ansari transferred to Alipore jail

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

The three were transferred for their trial in the shoe baron Partha Pratim Roy Burman abduction case, Inspector General (Prisons) Joydeb Chakraborty said.

Sports Shorts: Joshna enters Egyptian Open quarters

Sports Shorts: Joshna enters Egyptian Open quarters

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Para-archer Ankit hospitalised after testing positive for COVID: SAI

Good news for India's top executives

Good news for India's top executives

Rediff.com4 Aug 2013

Showing a better trend in remuneration and other benefits for the top-level executives, staff salaries across the board have risen by an average of 50 per cent.

Will Viral Acharya sing a new tune at the RBI?

Will Viral Acharya sing a new tune at the RBI?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Hopefully, the grey world of central banking in a nation hit by demonetisation, will lighten up with some of his notes soon.

Viral Acharya's stint as RBI's deputy governor ends

Viral Acharya's stint as RBI's deputy governor ends

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Acharya was one of the youngest deputy governors in the central bank's history and was in charge of the critical monetary policy department which also made him a part of the rate-setting panel.

10 AMAZING FACTS about Lata Mangeshkar

10 AMAZING FACTS about Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Just how much do *you* know about Lataji?

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Do you know Ashaji crooned a seductive night club song, Zooby Zooby Je L'aime Vous for An Evening In Paris?

Dev Anand's memorable oeuvre

Dev Anand's memorable oeuvre

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

'Elite vent their ire on Twitter, FB and think their job is done'

'Elite vent their ire on Twitter, FB and think their job is done'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The middle class represents 30 per cent of our population. They are not represented in Parliament or the assemblies as they are just not bothered! They do not vote. They do not take part in any civic, social or political activity. How can they be like this, asks Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Burman, editor-political activist and head of the Tripura royal family.

HM to launch MUV this fiscal

HM to launch MUV this fiscal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2003

Hindustan Motors Limited of C K Birla group will launch multi-utility vehicle manufactured at its Uttarpara plant in the state.

Kolkata: 2 arrested for vandalism at Presidency University

Kolkata: 2 arrested for vandalism at Presidency University

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Two persons were arrested on Thursday for the vandalism at the Baker Laboratory and other departments at the Presidency University.

What you may not know about Sachin Tendulkar

What you may not know about Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's hero worship has no limits, but many are unaware of the legend's several facts and figures.

RD: The man who touched our souls

RD: The man who touched our souls

Rediff.com7 Jan 2004

Bollywood mourns Mohammad Aziz

Bollywood mourns Mohammad Aziz

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Mohammad Aziz sang over 20,000 songs including evergreen tracks like My Name Is Lakhan, Aap Ke Aa Jane Se and Dil Le Gayi Teri Bindiya

The 10 Finest Songs in Hindi Cinema

The 10 Finest Songs in Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com13 May 2013

No Laxmikant Pyarelal. No R D Burman. No A R Rahman. Lyricist Amit Khanna's unusual list of 10 great film songs.