News for 'Shabana Azmi'

Madhuri Dixit: Had I really done all those films?

Madhuri Dixit: Had I really done all those films?

Rediff.com17 May 2012

As Madhuri Dixit celebrates her birthday today, May 15, we understand the actress better through a revealing interview in the new book Mother Maiden Mistress: Women in Hindi Cinema 1950-2010.

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'

Shibani-Farhan's PERFECT WEDDING

Shibani-Farhan's PERFECT WEDDING

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Shibani Dandekar and Farhan Akhtar got married in an intimate wedding on February 19, at Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar's Khandala farmhouse.

Get ready to watch Midnight's Children

Get ready to watch Midnight's Children

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

India-born author Salman Rushdie and Indian Canadian filmmaker Deepa Mehta will collaborate to produce a movie based on his prize winning novel Midnight's Children.

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Pictures That Best Capture 2023's Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

From moments that felt long time in the coming to swashbuckling statements that could be interpreted in more ways than one, there are some that fanned our nostalgia, some made our jaws drop (or stomachs churn), some hit too close home, still others left us with a lingering sense of guilt. Sukanya Verma picks cinematic imagery that stood out in 2023.

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

RECAP 2023: Here's What We Learnt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sukanya Verma recaps everything we learned this year in showbiz.

'I hope Water wins the Oscar'

'I hope Water wins the Oscar'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Shabana Azmi is thrilled for director Deepa Mehta.

The Kiss You Loved To Read About

The Kiss You Loved To Read About

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The year saw its share of news and views. But there were some that really stood out for our readers.

Women's Bill will take rebirth: PM

Women's Bill will take rebirth: PM

Rediff.com8 May 2003

Vajpayee gave this assurance when agitated women members of the Upper House confronted him soon after Question Hour.

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

2022 Flashback: Jacqueline's Con Call

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's newsmakers and events.

Filmi Family Tree: Know Farhan Akhtar's famous cousin in Bollywood

Filmi Family Tree: Know Farhan Akhtar's famous cousin in Bollywood

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Think you know all about your favourite film stars? Take this quiz to find out!

Saira Banu: 'I am not doing well'

Saira Banu: 'I am not doing well'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The star is yet to recover from the demise of the man she loved for 55 years, the legendary Dilip Kumar.

PIX: Shashi Kapoor receives Phalke Award with family, friends

PIX: Shashi Kapoor receives Phalke Award with family, friends

Rediff.com11 May 2015

A look at the ceremony that was held on May 10 in the presence of the Kapoor clan and their film industry friends.

Bollywood's all praises for Aamir's TV show

Bollywood's all praises for Aamir's TV show

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Netizens applauded him for calling out terrorism stemming out of Pakistan on Pakistani soil.

In PHOTOS: The Padma awards ceremony

In PHOTOS: The Padma awards ceremony

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Late cartoonist Mario Miranda, actors Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi, top mathematician M S Raghunathan, former Chief Vigilance Commissioner N Vittal and industry leader B Muthuraman were among those conferred the Padma awards by President Pratibha Patil in New Delhi on Wednesday.

'Keep calm and wait for the chand on Karwa Chauth'

'Keep calm and wait for the chand on Karwa Chauth'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

'Item songs are not responsible for rape'

'Item songs are not responsible for rape'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

The Hindi film fraternity says that Bollywood is not to be blamed for any incidents happening in the society

Kiara, Janhvi, Disha: Bollywood's Style Icons

Kiara, Janhvi, Disha: Bollywood's Style Icons

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Hard core glamour and entertainment were the highlights of the second edition of the Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards, held in Mumbai over the weekend.

Shekhar Kapur turns 67!

Shekhar Kapur turns 67!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Bollywood gets ready for Diwali

Bollywood gets ready for Diwali

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Giving a voice to girls' education

Giving a voice to girls' education

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Priyanka Chopra, Shabana Azmi and Sakina Jaffrey root for a cause close to their heart. Arthur J Pais listens in

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'To this day, women, especially housewives, come up to me to tell me how much Arth matters to them.'

Helpline for women in all police stations: Jadhav

Helpline for women in all police stations: Jadhav

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

Reeling under criticism for the molestation two NRI women in Mumbai on New Year 's Eve, the Mumbai police on Friday said that it would set up a helpline for women in every police station in the metropolis. Mumbai Police Commissioner D N Jadhav assured a delegation of women, including noted actress and social activist Shabana Azmi, that the helpline would be set up within 15 days.

PIX: The BORED Housewives club of Bollywood

PIX: The BORED Housewives club of Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

This week's release BA Pass has actress Shilpa Shukla in the role of a bored housewife, who embarks on an illicit affair with a much younger man.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Salman's Eid celebrations

PIX: Shah Rukh, Salman's Eid celebrations

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The Khans celebration Eid in style!

PIX: Bachchan's, Kalki at the Margarita With a Straw screening

PIX: Bachchan's, Kalki at the Margarita With a Straw screening

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

The screening was held in Delhi.

Suhana, SRK's baby, turns 18

Suhana, SRK's baby, turns 18

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Happy birthday, Suhana!

When Kiran Rao was mistaken for a stuggling actress

When Kiran Rao was mistaken for a stuggling actress

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

From inspiring stories of women who have carved a niche in their career to differently-abled women who fought against social and psychological barriers, the CII event was an eye-opener to the fact that India still has a long way to go towards women empowerment

Who are Bhumi and Taapsee shooting at?

Who are Bhumi and Taapsee shooting at?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow.

On Now: Biggest bash on Indian culture in US

On Now: Biggest bash on Indian culture in US

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

As part of a mega-celebration to commemorate the 50th anniversary of President John F Kennedy's inauguration, the Kennedy Centre in Washington, DC is mounting a Maximum India festival, featuring the dance, music, cinema, literature, theatre and cuisine from March 1 to 20.

Like what Bhumi is wearing?

Like what Bhumi is wearing?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

The stars get together for an evening of awards.

It's movie quiz time, folks!

It's movie quiz time, folks!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Only this week, let's change things up a little. Instead of naming the movie, you have to identify the actor in the photograph.

Anil Kapoor: I am tired of saying 'JHAKAAS'

Anil Kapoor: I am tired of saying 'JHAKAAS'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Anil Kapoor and his 24 team get ready for the show's debut in October.

Happy Diwali, says Bollywood

Happy Diwali, says Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Bollywood's stars made sure to wish their fans and social media followers a Happy Diwali with festive pictures and a sneak peek into how they were celebrating the special day.

PIX: Sridevi parties with Rani, Rekha, Aishwarya

PIX: Sridevi parties with Rani, Rekha, Aishwarya

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Happy birthday Sridevi!

How would you remember Patrick Swayze?

How would you remember Patrick Swayze?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Tell us.

Meet Bollywood's 'bravest hero'

Meet Bollywood's 'bravest hero'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Janhvi's bathtub adventure!

Janhvi's bathtub adventure!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Arjun Rampal has a surprise visitor... What's Randeep Hooda doing in the Chambal?