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Why Salman will never play the villain!

Why Salman will never play the villain!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

The superstar lets go of an important role. And this is not the first time he has done it, says Subhash K Jha.

What Kapil Dev Thought Of Chandu Champion

What Kapil Dev Thought Of Chandu Champion

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Ranveer poses...Tara's spring in London...Amy celebrates...

Bollywood gets into throwback mode

Bollywood gets into throwback mode

Rediff.com28 May 2020

With no movies to shoot, no meetings to attend and no red carpets to grace, lockdown-afflicted celebrities are pursuing forgotten hobbies or browsing through old photo albums to share warm memories.

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

'Cinema's Greatest Challenge Is Reels'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'I don't know how long cinema will survive.'

What's Aishwarya telling Madhuri?

What's Aishwarya telling Madhuri?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Bollywood's stars get together for Fanney Khan.

Don't expect India-Pak ties to improve soon: Javed Akhtar

Don't expect India-Pak ties to improve soon: Javed Akhtar

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Akhtar criticised vested interest groups in Pakistan, particularly the army, the political establishment and the extreme right wing, for blocking peace efforts between the two nations.

When Juhi cheated in school, and got caught!

When Juhi cheated in school, and got caught!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

We go on the sets of Juhi Chawla's Chalk N Duster.

Mrunal ticks off her bucket list with this...

Mrunal ticks off her bucket list with this...

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Throwback times with Mandira, Kunal, Bhagyashree and Rasika!

#ThrowbackThursday: What's up, Janhvi?

#ThrowbackThursday: What's up, Janhvi?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

It's #ThrowbackThursday and the perfect time to look at some fabulous flashback pictures on social media.

How Aamir Celebrated His Birthday

How Aamir Celebrated His Birthday

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Aamir Khan turned 59 on March 14, and celebrated his birthday by cutting a cake with the media.

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

The Story Behind Chalte Chalte Mere Yeh Geet Yaad Rakhna

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

'Bappi Lahiri was looking for a break so he and his father would meet me.' 'I told Director Bhisham Kohli about this promising young boy from Kolkata, and Bappi came over with his harmonium.' 'Bappi played this composition and Bhisham liked it immediately.' 'As we were discussing, I said I would give the words, and that's how I wrote this song.'

The Last Pictures Of Satish Kaushik's Life

The Last Pictures Of Satish Kaushik's Life

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Satish Kaushik's last pictures on Instagram saw him laughing and partying with friends.

Kangana Finds It Difficult To Say Bye...

Kangana Finds It Difficult To Say Bye...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Rekha watches Rani's film...Samantha visits a temple... Mismatched gets a third season...

'I would play a submissive woman if...'

'I would play a submissive woman if...'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

'I feel eyebrows change the expressions on a face.'

How Kangana Celebrated Her Birthday

How Kangana Celebrated Her Birthday

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Sanjay Dutt hits the gym... Keerthy attends a wedding... Shabana is in Los Angeles...

Alia-Ranveer's Love Story Unfolds

Alia-Ranveer's Love Story Unfolds

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Everyone's curious about Karan Johar's latest love story Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.

Dabba Cartel Review: High Five!

Dabba Cartel Review: High Five!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Dabba Cartel's reluctant black comedy in the body of a crime thriller starts out interestingly enough to accomplish its Narcos: Thane aspirations, notes Sukanya Verma.

It's celebration time in Bollywood!

It's celebration time in Bollywood!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Bollywood started the week with a lot of celebrations, thanks to a string of birthdays and anniversaries. So while Dia Mirza celebrated with a party, to Sharmila Tagore celebrated with a holiday to Ranthambore. Here's a look at all the other celebrations in the city.

'In Paris, they called out to him as Apu'

'In Paris, they called out to him as Apu'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'I was amazed at how lightly he wore his fame.'

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

How The Modern Mom Was Born In Bollywood

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Today's Hindi film mothers are younger, trendier, more mischievous. But, truth be told, says Dinesh Raheja, I still do miss sometimes the comforting presence of the trad mother.

'Salman Was Chupchap'

'Salman Was Chupchap'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

It was a day with a difference for industry icons Salim-Javed, who transformed Hindi cinema in the 1970s with films like Zanjeer, Sholay, Deewar and Don, when their families got together to hail them on stage.

Rocky Aur Rani: Randhawas Vs Chatterjees

Rocky Aur Rani: Randhawas Vs Chatterjees

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani releases on July 28.

Just what is strength? Ileana tells us

Just what is strength? Ileana tells us

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Kajal smiles, Preity enjoys the snow, Vicky is busy working...

Why didn't Dimple, Raveena attend Kalpana Lajmi's funeral?

Why didn't Dimple, Raveena attend Kalpana Lajmi's funeral?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

You will always be missed, Kalpana Lajmi.

PIX: Deepika, Katrina party with Shah Rukh

PIX: Deepika, Katrina party with Shah Rukh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Just a day before Shabana Azmi met with a road accident on January 18, she was celebrating husband Javed Akhtar's 75th birthday bash with the rest of Bollywood. And it was a full house, as *everyone* came forward to pay their salaams to one of Bollywood's leading writers and poets.

Shahid Kapoor has something in mind

Shahid Kapoor has something in mind

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Sunny shoots... Amy enjoys the view...

Who's photobombing Dimple's birthday pic?

Who's photobombing Dimple's birthday pic?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Taapsee reads...Tina cooks...

Katrina-Vicky Celebrate First Christmas

Katrina-Vicky Celebrate First Christmas

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Bollywood celebrates the Christmas weekend with their families.

What's Bipasha Celebrating?

What's Bipasha Celebrating?

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Film folk have been celebrating these last few days. Here's looking at just how.

'I'm Not An Actress Who Believes In Controversies'

'I'm Not An Actress Who Believes In Controversies'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

'If you don't have a discussion, there is no meaning to any film.' 'I hope Haq will come in that category that you like a lot.'

Neha Makes Memories In The Maldives

Neha Makes Memories In The Maldives

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Huma does good in LA... Walusha meets her sis in Amsterdam... Amyra likes it in Phuket...

'Do you think Karan Johar is so stupid?'

'Do you think Karan Johar is so stupid?'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'...that he would cannibalise one of his own productions for a film he is directing after seven years?'

'Bharat Is Blessed To Have Bhupen Hazarika'

'Bharat Is Blessed To Have Bhupen Hazarika'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'That a song can carry the weight of a people's dreams and move hearts across the world.' On Bhupen Hazarika's 99th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays rich tribute to the legendary singer and composer.

Awww... Shibani, Farhan on a movie date

Awww... Shibani, Farhan on a movie date

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Ritesh Batra's Photograph had a special screening on Wednesday night.

'No one knows what's going on in Farhan's mind'

'No one knows what's going on in Farhan's mind'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'I can't wait to see Farhan direct again. We are a collaborating on a project. Hopefully, it would live up to the audiences' and my expectations of Farhan.'

Alaya's Almost Pyaar Moment

Alaya's Almost Pyaar Moment

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Quite a few friends turned up at the screening of Anurag Kashyap's Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat.

Looking At Varun's 'Happy Place'

Looking At Varun's 'Happy Place'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Aahana-Karisma make new friends... Divya takes a taxi ride... Nia goes bungee-jumping...

How Javed Akhtar Almost Missed A Movie Career

How Javed Akhtar Almost Missed A Movie Career

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

He came to Mumbai with only 27 paise in his pocket on October 4, 1964.

Why Is Alia Grateful Every Single Day?

Why Is Alia Grateful Every Single Day?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Akshay promotes Ram Setu... Sanya celebrates Badhaai Ho... Vicky wraps up Sam Bahadur...