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Before Riddhima Kapoor, 10 Actors Who Made Late Debuts

Before Riddhima Kapoor, 10 Actors Who Made Late Debuts

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor's daughter, is making her acting debut at 46, joining a list of actors who took their sweet time to be bitten by the acting bug.

Rakul, Ananya, Kriti Glam Up Awards Night

Rakul, Ananya, Kriti Glam Up Awards Night

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Film folk looked glamorous for the Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards 2026 that were held on March 25 in Mumbai. A look at the big winners of the night.

Farhan Akhtar's Boong Wins At BAFTA

Farhan Akhtar's Boong Wins At BAFTA

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Boong was the only Indian nominee at the ceremony and the first Indian film to win the Best Children and Family Film award.

How Farhan Akhtar Celebrated His BAFTA Win

How Farhan Akhtar Celebrated His BAFTA Win

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Boong wins a BAFTA, and India can't stay calm!

Did Shibani Like Farhan's 120 Bahadur?

Did Shibani Like Farhan's 120 Bahadur?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Farhan Akhtar seems proud of 120 Bahadur, his second war epic after Lakshya -- he doesn't direct this one, he stars in it -- and invited film folk to a special screening in Mumbai.

Want To See Kartik Aaryan As A Snake?!

Want To See Kartik Aaryan As A Snake?!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Then there is Love And War featuring Alia, Ranbir, Vicky...

When Aryan Turned Photographer For Dad

When Aryan Turned Photographer For Dad

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

It was a proud evening for Shah Rukh Khan, as elder son Aryan Khan shone under the spotlight for his first ever premiere.

Kriti Turns The Red Carpet 'Green'

Kriti Turns The Red Carpet 'Green'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The venue for the Filmfare Awards shifted to Ahmedabad last weekend, and stars dazzled on the red carpet and on stage.

25 Elections; 0 Wins, This Lalu Yadav Won't Give Up!

25 Elections; 0 Wins, This Lalu Yadav Won't Give Up!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Meet the maverick serial election contester who shares his name with current Bihar's best known politician.

'I Want To Be The Biggest Superstar In The Country'

'I Want To Be The Biggest Superstar In The Country'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'I was a nobody when I came here, and now I've become something.'

Hats off to you, Farhan

Hats off to you, Farhan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2004

When Hrithik fulfilled his ultimate Lakshya

When Hrithik fulfilled his ultimate Lakshya

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

It has been 20 years since the Kargil War. Sukanya Verma look back at Lakshya, Farhan Akhtar's memorable film that was inspired by the war in the icy heights where young Indian soldiers fought tireless battles to evict Pakistani troops from our territory.

Disha, Rashmika, Ananya's Stylish Night Out

Disha, Rashmika, Ananya's Stylish Night Out

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

The fourth Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons awards saw a splash of A-listers walk down the red carpet.

Karishma Is A Beach Baby

Karishma Is A Beach Baby

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Neha watches her first Test in person... Fatima takes a mielfie... Sonal in Dubai...

Do Actors Make Successful Directors?

Do Actors Make Successful Directors?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

As Hrithik Roshan announces his plans to turn direct films, one looks forward to an altogether different grammar coming into action.

'I Couldn't Stop Crying...'

'I Couldn't Stop Crying...'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

It was an emotional evening for many film folk, as they won the top awards at the 25th IIFA ceremony in Jaipur.

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Preity Zinta's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

As much Preity would like to be relieved of everyone's ebullient expectations of her, truth is few have fizzed up the silver screen like she has.

Thar ROXX Launch: A Night to Remember

Thar ROXX Launch: A Night to Remember

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

You see the Thar is not just a Car.... It is The Thar.

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Farhan Akhtar?

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Farhan Akhtar?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Writer, director, actor, singer, producer, Farhan Akhtar dons many, MANY hats and makes the world, well Hindi cinema for sure, a cooler place.

Hrithik Roshan's 10 Whistle-Worthy Entries

Hrithik Roshan's 10 Whistle-Worthy Entries

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Believe it or not, our desi Greek God is all of 50 today. Celebrating Bollywood's golden star with 10 of his coolest introduction scenes.

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.' 'Expect at least one biopic.'

Valentine's Day Special: 50 Shades of Bollywood Lovin': Achy Breaky Hearts!

Valentine's Day Special: 50 Shades of Bollywood Lovin': Achy Breaky Hearts!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The very filmi Valentine's Day Special!

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.

Photos: What really happens at fashion week

Photos: What really happens at fashion week

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com captures the chaos backstage at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.

Father's Day Special: Meet the Shashi Kapoor no one knows!

Father's Day Special: Meet the Shashi Kapoor no one knows!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Son Kunal Kapoor's insight into his legendary actor father are a must-read!

When the curse of suicide haunted showbiz

When the curse of suicide haunted showbiz

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The likes of iconic actor-director Guru Dutt, South star Silk Smitha, actor Jiah Khan and now, Sushant Singh Rajput gave up on life in the Indian film industry.

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rediff.com introduces you to the athletes who have brought India glory in Birmingham.

CATS: India's Secret Weapon

CATS: India's Secret Weapon

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Burned by the shooting down of a MiG-21 aircraft and the capture of its pilot after a dogfight over the India-Pakistan border in February 2019, CATS eliminates the need to send pilots into enemy air space.

Hrithik Roshan's 10 WOW scenes!

Hrithik Roshan's 10 WOW scenes!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

On his 46th birthday on January 10, Sukanya Verma lists 10 impressive Hrithik scenes.

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I am grateful to God that I am alive and he has made me differently-abled for a greater cause,' says Wing Commander Shantanu.

'I am a lot happier now'

'I am a lot happier now'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Celebrating 15 years of Dil Chahta Hai.

'It was my duty to shoot the enemy, and I don't regret it'

'It was my duty to shoot the enemy, and I don't regret it'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

A veteran of anti-insurgency operations, Head Constable Sanjewan Singh was martyred with Colonel M N Rai in Kashmir. He leaves behind a pregnant wife and a three-year-old son.

With pride and humility: Made in India @MakeInIndia

With pride and humility: Made in India @MakeInIndia

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Pride is all ours and of those who made a beeline to Halls 3 and 5 that showcased indigenous defence technologies at the Make In India Week.

How Narang plans to produce Olympic medallists for India

How Narang plans to produce Olympic medallists for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang on what made him start the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation way back in 2011 when he himself in the midst of his own shooting career.

Om Puri: Rag-picker who became a legend

Om Puri: Rag-picker who became a legend

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

'I belonged to the working class, not the middle class.' 'I was a rag-picker. I used to pick up coal from the railway tracks.' 'I was rejected from the FTII, as I was very unkempt and skinny.' 'I did not look like a hero, villain or comedian.' 'But Girish Karnad and Jairaj said I should be taken based on merit, not looks.'