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'I know how crazy Kangana is with her acting'

'I know how crazy Kangana is with her acting'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'If you listen to the title track of Judgementall Hai Kya, you will find some crazy things happening in it -- from crazy laughter to as if someone is inside your mind.'

Happy 70th, Javedsaab: A life in pictures

Happy 70th, Javedsaab: A life in pictures

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

As he turns 70 on January 17, we present a glimpse into his world.

Lata Mangeshkar: Have always preferred laughter to tears

Lata Mangeshkar: Have always preferred laughter to tears

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

'If I had a chance to live it all again, I wouldn't change a thing.' Lata Mangeshkar looks back at her life.

VRS offered by companies to pick up further: Experts

VRS offered by companies to pick up further: Experts

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

The VRS has been mostly offered to cut costs in wake of economic slowdown, the experts said.

The singers Asha Bhosle admires

The singers Asha Bhosle admires

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

The legend talks about her favourite singers. Syed Firdaus Ashraf listens in.

'The new singers can't sing good'

'The new singers can't sing good'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'There were no singers like Lata, Kishore, Rafi or Mukesh. And until now, there is nobody. Nobody with that kind of voice, nobody with that kind of brain to learn. Not only to learn, but to improvise. We improvised music, we improvised the songs. Nowadays, they just listen and copy.'

14 Indian families in Asia's richest list; Ambanis on 3rd

14 Indian families in Asia's richest list; Ambanis on 3rd

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

As many as 14 Indian families have made it to the inaugural list of Forbes' 50 richest families in Asia.

The Kishore Kumar NO ONE Knew!

The Kishore Kumar NO ONE Knew!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Pritish Nandy's interview of Kishore Kumar for The Illustrated Weekly Of India was a stunner.

Part of funding for 9/11 came from India, says ex-top cop

Part of funding for 9/11 came from India, says ex-top cop

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Part of funding for 9/11 attacks in the United States had originated from India, according to a former top police officer Neeraj Kumar, who has based his claim on the "revelation" made by a terrorist.

First look: Manoj Bajpayee, Big B in Sarkar 3

First look: Manoj Bajpayee, Big B in Sarkar 3

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Review: Kuch Kuch Locha Hai's music is average

Review: Kuch Kuch Locha Hai's music is average

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Kuch Kuch Locha Hai music tapers down at the end but on the strength of its first few numbers, it manages to stay afloat.

A night to forget; Rajdhani passengers recount horror

A night to forget; Rajdhani passengers recount horror

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Recounting the fear and shock following the derailment of the Rajdhani Express, passengers of the New Delhi-Dibrugarh train on Wednesday said it was a "night to forget".

Classic revisited: Jawani Diwani's beautiful youthful romance

Classic revisited: Jawani Diwani's beautiful youthful romance

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

In our special series revisiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Randhir Kapoor and Jaya Bhaduri's 1972 film, Jawani Diwani.

Sports Shorts: Kerala win Santosh Trophy after 13 seasons!

Sports Shorts: Kerala win Santosh Trophy after 13 seasons!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday.

Bipasha, Raveena, Sridevi in song!

Bipasha, Raveena, Sridevi in song!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra's Kar Gayi Chull is the latest song to praise Bollywood's heroines.

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday evening released its first list of 54 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

Super Filmi Week: Kajol is the boss

Super Filmi Week: Kajol is the boss

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Christopher Nolan's next, Gulzar's gussa, Shyam Benegal's Shivaji and RD's Lawrence of Arabia connection, catch all this and more in Sukanya Verma's super filmi week.

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Birthday Special: Your fave Ramesh Sippy movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

On Ramesh Sippy's 70th birthday, we celebrate the man and his milestones.

The A to Z of Amitabh Bachchan

The A to Z of Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

An A-Z of Bachchanalia, the letters expanding into unforgettable bits of his filmography.

Big loss! IM terrorist escapes from Mumbai police custody

Big loss! IM terrorist escapes from Mumbai police custody

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Afzal Usmani, an accused in 2008 Ahmedabad and Surat blast cases, escaped from the MCOCA court in Mumbai on Friday.

'Do you want me to sing or stop breathing?'

'Do you want me to sing or stop breathing?'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

'Laxmikant-Pyarelal called upon Abba to ask him to sing this ghazal. "Please sing this ghazal for us. The producer is keen that only you should sing this ghazal, so that it will have the desired effect. But he doesn't have money enough to pay you".' Abba's heart was bound to melt on hearing this. He consented immediately. His daughter-in-law Yasmin K Rafi remembers the legendary Mohammed Rafi who would have been 91 today.

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.

Black money case: List of 627 foreign account holders given to SC

Black money case: List of 627 foreign account holders given to SC

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The Centre on Wednesday placed a list of names of 627 Indian account holders in HSBC bank, Geneva in the black money case before the Supreme Court which asked a Special Investigation Team to go through the list and take appropriate action in accordance with law.

Bollywood's 10 BEST Dance-offs!

Bollywood's 10 BEST Dance-offs!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Before Shah Rukh Khan and his Happy New Year team wins us over with their dancing skills, read this.

Can you recognise this actress?

Can you recognise this actress?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Sridevi, Karan Johar, Tabu... Sukanya Verma's week was all about time travel and pleasant encounters with the super young avatars of Bollywood's famous folk.

Jeetendra's TOP 15 Films

Jeetendra's TOP 15 Films

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The legendary star turns 75 today!

How Shammi Kapoor became a superstar

How Shammi Kapoor became a superstar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

'After watching Elvis Presley, Shammi Kapoor decided to pick the rock and roll star's style itself.' 'Dada was the kind of producer who took a leap of faith and gave Shammi Kapoor the freedom to display himself as crazy, mad, rough -- all the charms of Elvis Presley -- in his films.'

Holi Special: When Bollywood got HIGH on bhang!

Holi Special: When Bollywood got HIGH on bhang!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

With the festival of colours just around the corner, we dig out some lively bhang-soaked ditties just for you.

Anushka wins Ae Dil Hai Mushkil hands down!

Anushka wins Ae Dil Hai Mushkil hands down!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Romance died, came alive and lives on forever, off screen or on it, in Sukanya Verma's fabulously filmi week.

How Manna Dey's wife helped him rehearse for a song

How Manna Dey's wife helped him rehearse for a song

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Arthur J Pais remembers the time when Manna Dey recorded his first ever Malayalam song for the film Chemmen.

Ness Wadia writes to police, says Preity's complaint false

Ness Wadia writes to police, says Preity's complaint false

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Industrialist Ness Wadia, facing allegations of molesting his former girlfriend and Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, on Wednesday wrote to the Mumbai police listing the names of nine witnesses he wants quizzed in the case even as investigators are likely to record his statement in the next 48 hours.

With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

With $22.7 billion in his kitty, Mukesh Ambani is India's richest

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The combined networth of India's 100 wealthiest is $381 billion (nearly Rs 25.5 lakh crore), a rise of 10 per cent from $ 345 billion in 2015

The irrepressible cuteness of Pooja Bhatt!

The irrepressible cuteness of Pooja Bhatt!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Pooja Bhatt's irrepressible cuteness, Rekha's amusing cartoon, Asha Bhosle's super songstress power, Akshay Kumar's sparkling white sneakers and shaved chest find a mention in Sukanya Verma's weekly column.

From 'playboy' to fugitive

From 'playboy' to fugitive

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Back in the thick of action, former Indian Premier League boss Lalit Modi will be in his element now

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A modern day prince and princess are getting married in Bengaluru this weekend.

Classic Revisited: Guide is as glamorous as it is soulful

Classic Revisited: Guide is as glamorous as it is soulful

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

As Shah Rukh Khan turned guide in Jab Harry Met Sejal, Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood's original Guide.

Music review: Chennai Express has some aces up its sleeve

Music review: Chennai Express has some aces up its sleeve

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

The Chennai Express music is above average with somestandout tracks, writes Joginder Tuteja.

'I would like to interview Prime Minister Modi'

'I would like to interview Prime Minister Modi'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

'My acting idol Robert De Niro is also my friend. There are many brilliant actors but it's a huge deal for me to have Robert De Niro in my mail contacts.' Anupam Kher revisits the prominent Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai moments in his life.

Super Filmi Week: KJo's call for grace!

Super Filmi Week: KJo's call for grace!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Be it Oscars, Kareena Kapoor or Karan Johar, Sukanya Verma's super-filmi week is a study in grace for both the right and wrong reasons.

Classic Revisited: Arjun, Sunny Deol's BEST action film

Classic Revisited: Arjun, Sunny Deol's BEST action film

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

In our special series re-visiting great Hindi film classics, we look back at Sunny Deol and Dimple Kapadia starrer Arjun, 1985.