News for 'Shabana Azmi'

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'

Kiara-Sidharth Light Up A Diwali Party

Kiara-Sidharth Light Up A Diwali Party

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Manish Malhotra's Diwali Party had the who's who of Bollywood in attendance.

Shabana, Raveena, Waheeda at a book launch

Shabana, Raveena, Waheeda at a book launch

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

A celebrity book launch for psychiatrist, Dr Anjali Chhabria.

What Were Karan Veer Mehra And Chum Darang Up To?

What Were Karan Veer Mehra And Chum Darang Up To?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

The Elle List Awards was a kaleidoscope of style and sass.

'Should have worked harder at song and dance'

'Should have worked harder at song and dance'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

'I used to be embarrassed and think what will my friends say if I wiggle my hips.' 'I used to seek comfort in the fact that Meena Kumari and Nutan couldn't dance.' 'I think that was a mistake.'

On The Sets of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

On The Sets of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Churni Ganguly is a part of the cast for Karan Johar's first film in six years, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, and she did the unthinkable for Bollywood these days -- gave us glimpses from the RARKPK shoot in Jaisalmer.

Why Kangana won't join 'Deepika Bachao'

Why Kangana won't join 'Deepika Bachao'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'Deepika Padukone has all my support, but I am a bit wary of Shabana Azmi's investment in left wing versus right wing politics.'

Nimrat Looks Red Hot For MAMI

Nimrat Looks Red Hot For MAMI

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

So many film folk turned up at the opening night of the Jio MAMI Film Festival, held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai.

Sulakshana Pandit's Top 10 Songs

Sulakshana Pandit's Top 10 Songs

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Singer-actress Sulakshana Pandit, 71, passed into the ages on November 6 after a prolonged illness. Besides her acting roles, she leaves behind some beautiful songs to remember her by.

Mrunal Steps Out To Watch A Film

Mrunal Steps Out To Watch A Film

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Film folk were invited to an early screening of this week's Netflix release, Amar Singh Chamkila, in Mumbai.

A night of poetry with Aditi, Divya, Neena, Vidya...

A night of poetry with Aditi, Divya, Neena, Vidya...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Remembering a legend!

About 50% turnout in Maha civic polls; 41% polling in BMC

About 50% turnout in Maha civic polls; 41% polling in BMC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

A BMC spokesperson said the average voter turnout stood at 29.96 per cent till 1.30 pm in the metropolis, which has more than 1 crore eligible electors.

Janhvi-Khushi Are Seeing YOU!

Janhvi-Khushi Are Seeing YOU!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

John unveils his next movie... Nimrat on a movie she cherishes...Varun, Ranveer, Aditya watch some fighting...

Why is Shabana appealing to Putin?

Why is Shabana appealing to Putin?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'We call on you, Mr President, to ensure that Alexey Navalny is immediately given the medical treatment and care that he urgently requires.'

Meet Alia's SEXY GRANDMOTHER

Meet Alia's SEXY GRANDMOTHER

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Shabana Azmi has lost more than 10 kilos for Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, where she plays Alia Bhatt's grandmother.

'Have I achieved what I wanted to?'

'Have I achieved what I wanted to?'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

'People don't know even 20 percent of what I did.'

'I hope this is not the end of the road'

'I hope this is not the end of the road'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

'I have been lucky to be at the right place at the right time, so my life and career have taken a trajectory as the flow goes.'

Vicky Reviews Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani!

Vicky Reviews Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Karan Johar gave Bollywood a night to remember at the special screening of his new film, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, in Mumbai.

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dinesh Raheja celebrates Lata's 96th birth anniversary on September 28 by picking some choice examples of her non-typical songs that are tinged with a rare eroticism.

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.

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Dharmendra Was The He-Man Of Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Dharmendra's demise means the loss of one of the biggest icons ever in the Hindi film firmament.

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Film folk are still celebrating Diwali on social media.

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has. 'Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.' A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book, Shyam Benegal.

'Marriages are going out of fashion'

'Marriages are going out of fashion'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'The point about arranged marriages is -- because I come from a progressive family -- the idea was completely alien. But I have realised over time that there are instances of assisted marriages working very well. If you look at it, really, in a microcosm, it is the same thing as Tinder, isn't it? I mean, if you are trying to meet -- yes, no, yes, no, no.'

Step Inside Mouni's Dubai Home

Step Inside Mouni's Dubai Home

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

How did Bollywood spend the long weekend? By travelling, of course!

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.' 'I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.'

Shahid Is A Bloody Daddy!

Shahid Is A Bloody Daddy!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Sanya lost in thought... Radhika introduces her faithful companion... Nimrat spends time with...

Did Rekha like Shilpa's Sukhee?

Did Rekha like Shilpa's Sukhee?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

After throwing Ganpati parties, and then seeing him off, the actor hosted a special screening of her new film, Sukhee, in Mumbai.

'I Want To Leave People With Hope'

'I Want To Leave People With Hope'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'It's far-fetched to say that human thinking will become subservient.'

Parineeti's Punjab Diaries

Parineeti's Punjab Diaries

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Vaani in Paris... Kartik at Times Square... Lara in Dubai...

What Karan Johar's new film is about!

What Karan Johar's new film is about!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani is about love and family values.

What is Saiyami MISSING?

What is Saiyami MISSING?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Bollywood is making beautiful pictures in different parts of the world.

'Women should live together. Men should be visitors'

'Women should live together. Men should be visitors'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

'That would make for happier relationships.'

Sharmila, Saif On Koffee With Karan!

Sharmila, Saif On Koffee With Karan!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

For the first time, Saif will be seen sharing his thoughts on his iconic mother on television, on what it means to be born to two of the biggest celebrities of the country, his father being the legendary cricketer, Mansur Ali Khan 'Tiger' Pataudi.

What is Urvashi's Favourite Workout?

What is Urvashi's Favourite Workout?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Madhuri misses mangoes... Shilpa meditates... Hina plays the guessing game...

PIX: Aamir, Shabana-Javed, Shraddha watch Margarita, With A Straw

PIX: Aamir, Shabana-Javed, Shraddha watch Margarita, With A Straw

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

'Basuda was a Master'

'Basuda was a Master'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Shabana Azmi regards Basu Chatterjee as the true father of Middle Of The Road cinema.

At Shibani-Farhan's Mehendi Ceremony

At Shibani-Farhan's Mehendi Ceremony

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar's perfect wedding was One Big Party.

'Karan makes every actor feel special'

'Karan makes every actor feel special'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'It's easy to undermine his abilities because he is never into promoting his own talent.' 'I find him to be a very special director.'

Regina Makes A Pledge

Regina Makes A Pledge

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Monday was a busy day for film folk, and we tell you just how they spent it.