News for 'Shammi'

'My God! He was the most handsome man I had seen'

'My God! He was the most handsome man I had seen'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'When I met him for the first time, it was when he visited the location of my first Hindi film Kashmir Ki Kali.' 'I was shooting the song Isharon Isharon Mein with Shashi's brother Shammi.' 'I couldn't concentrate on my romantic poses with Shammi.' 'Director Shakti Samanta had to ask Shashi to leave!'

Turning Point: Ashwin's gaffe costs Kings XI

Turning Point: Ashwin's gaffe costs Kings XI

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Had Andre Russell's dismissal not been overturned, the outcome could have been different for Kings XI.

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Remembering the Eternal Charmer. Remembering an Awesome Human Being. Remembering an actor and film-maker, the likes of whom we will not see again.

Rotomac owner Vikram Kothari dies in freak accident

Rotomac owner Vikram Kothari dies in freak accident

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Multi-core loan default accused and promoter of Rotomac Group 73-year-old Vikram Kothari died in a freak accident at his Kanpur residence on Tuesday morning. According to reports, the erstwhile stationery czar sustained grievous head injuries after slipping in his bathroom and later succumbed to his injuries. He was reportedly alone at his Tilak Nagar residence at the time of the incident. Vikram, also known as 'India's Pen King', was accused in a bank loan scam worth thousands of crores pertaining to Rotomac Global, which exported writing instruments overseas.

Salman to release Asha Parekh's autobiography The Hit Girl

Salman to release Asha Parekh's autobiography The Hit Girl

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

'I hope the book is liked,' Asha Parekh says of her autobiography, The Hit Girl.

Lambretta rides into the Indian sunset along with Scooters India

Lambretta rides into the Indian sunset along with Scooters India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

With Scooters India shutting down, the brand that launched the PSU in India finally rides into the sunset.

When movie greats made their final film appearance

When movie greats made their final film appearance

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Here's looking at silver screen legends and their last appearance in films.

Guess which celeb's mother cooked this delicacy?

Guess which celeb's mother cooked this delicacy?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Home chef Joyce Arora's Instagram account will inspire you to cook.

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.

'Shammiji liked my work best after Raj Kapoor'

'Shammiji liked my work best after Raj Kapoor'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

Sanjay Leela Bhansali remembers the late actor.

Alia has Christmas bunch with Ranbir and his family

Alia has Christmas bunch with Ranbir and his family

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The annual tradition of Christmas bunch at Shashi Kapoor's house was carried forward by his son Kunal.

Why film-makers like barbershops

Why film-makers like barbershops

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'For the film-maker, as for the photographer, barbershops with their many moments of interest -- wall-to-wall mirrors, shiny accoutrements, beaded curtains -- provide ample scope for mis-en-scene,' says Ranjita Ganesan.

Gold Review: Confused Crime Caper

Gold Review: Confused Crime Caper

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Once you are done paying your respect to God and Grasshoppers, you circle back to the human beings in Gold, and that's when things become progressively more and more muddled, observes Sreehari Nair.

Sri Lanka to play limited-overs series in Pakistan

Sri Lanka to play limited-overs series in Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Pakistan did not host international cricket for six years following the 2009 attack, with the team playing their home matches in the United Arab Emirates.

5 EVERGREEN Shashikala Songs

5 EVERGREEN Shashikala Songs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The late Shashikala may have chilled you with her portrayals on screen, but she had some unforgettable songs picturised on her.

Meet Bollywood's HOT HEADED LOVERS

Meet Bollywood's HOT HEADED LOVERS

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Are you looking forward to Kabir Singh?

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

The Legend Called Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

'Shashiji was a terrific co-star.'

Special: Excerpts from Mohammed Rafi's life

Special: Excerpts from Mohammed Rafi's life

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

On his birth anniversary on December 24, we present excerpts from the book written by his daughter-in-law Yasmin K Rafi called Mohammed Rafi My Abba A Memoir.

Bollywood says goodbye to Shabana's mum Shaukat Kaifi

Bollywood says goodbye to Shabana's mum Shaukat Kaifi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The distinguished actress Shaukat Kaifi, mother to Shabana and Baba Azmi, passed away on September 22.

'At 83, to be workless is to be worthless'

'At 83, to be workless is to be worthless'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

Veteran actress Shammi got a lot of rave reviews for her work in SHirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi.

Sharmila Tagore: Mani Rabadi gave me tips on facials, eye makeup

Sharmila Tagore: Mani Rabadi gave me tips on facials, eye makeup

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Sharmila Tagore remembers yesteryear dress designer who passed away recently.

PIX: Salim Khan, Helen, Asha Parekh at Sadhana's funeral

PIX: Salim Khan, Helen, Asha Parekh at Sadhana's funeral

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

A look at the pictures.

Bollywood remembers Krishna Raj Kapoor

Bollywood remembers Krishna Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The Kapoors prayed for the matriarch at a chautha.

Rashmi Bansal: Be a career junglee

Rashmi Bansal: Be a career junglee

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Rashmi Bansal, the author of bestsellers Stay Hungry Stay Foolish, Connect the Dots and most recenly I have a Dream, talks about career lessons for India's youth from the life and times of 'yahoo' actor Shammi Kapoor.

Amitabh Bachchan gets teary-eyed

Amitabh Bachchan gets teary-eyed

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Aditya Raj Kapoor: My father lived a happy life

Aditya Raj Kapoor: My father lived a happy life

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Aditya Raj Kapoor talks about his father Shammi Kapoor.

15 Actresses Who Dared To Play Mom

15 Actresses Who Dared To Play Mom

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Subhash K Jha looks at actresses who dared play Momma at the risk of getting typecast.

'Nobody else had Shammiji's style'

'Nobody else had Shammiji's style'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Director Rajkumar Hirani pays a tribute to Shammi Kapoor.

When The Kapoors Turned 40

When The Kapoors Turned 40

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

By the time they turned 40, Prithviraj Kapoor had done about 50 films, Raj Kapoor about 46 films and Rishi Kapoor about 80 films. As Ranbir Kapoor turns 40, Deepa Gahlot explores the Kapoors cinematic landscape to find out where the young actor stands in comparison to his great grandfather, grandfather and father.

The Kapoors pay respects to Shashi Uncle

The Kapoors pay respects to Shashi Uncle

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Family and friends grieve at the legendary actor's passing.

When Rajesh Khanna got UPSET with Mumtaz

When Rajesh Khanna got UPSET with Mumtaz

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'I never behaved like a star. So why would anyone behave like a star with me?'

PIX: Rishi, Randhir at Karan Kapoor's photography exhibition

PIX: Rishi, Randhir at Karan Kapoor's photography exhibition

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

The Kapoors were present at Karan Kapoor's photography exhibition in Mumbai.

Rishi's brother, Rajiv Kapoor, passes away

Rishi's brother, Rajiv Kapoor, passes away

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, passed away on Tuesday, February 9. He was 58.

'It is very difficult to see my mother like this'

'It is very difficult to see my mother like this'

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'The only way to kill time in prison is to read and she can't even do that properly any more.' 'Her knees, too, are in terrible shape. I could see how she was trying to hide her pain every time she got up from the bench where she was seated.'

Bollywood's Amazing WINTER FASHION

Bollywood's Amazing WINTER FASHION

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Be it scenic Kashmir or majestic Swiss Alps, Bollywood's trendsetting winter wear is the A to Z of style and snug. Sukanya Verma looks at its winter fashion over the years.

It's official: IPL suspended 'until further notice'; Sri Lanka offers to host

It's official: IPL suspended 'until further notice'; Sri Lanka offers to host

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

It was reported on April 14 that the Indian cricket board (BCCI) had intimated the eight franchisees along with other stakeholders about the indefinite postponement of the tournament's 13th edition but there was no official word from the parent cricketing body. While BCCI is not committal on when cricket could resume in the country, Shah maintained that India's richest sporting body is monitoring the situation and will seek guidance from the central government as well as states.

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Don't look for a volunteering job for money, but as an investment for life, advises management consultant Virender Kapoor.

Coronavirus leaves Ravana effigy business on last legs

Coronavirus leaves Ravana effigy business on last legs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Hundreds of artisans every Dussehra would earn enough this season to see them through the entire year. Not this time though with COVID-19 continuing its spread and fear of contracting the disease keeping most people away from festivities.

PIX: Kareena, Saif, Ranbir at Shashi Kapoor's Christmas brunch party

PIX: Kareena, Saif, Ranbir at Shashi Kapoor's Christmas brunch party

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

The Kapoors gather at Shashi Kapoor's home for a grand Christmas reunion.

PIX: Meet the Kapoors & sons... and daughters!

PIX: Meet the Kapoors & sons... and daughters!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

A look at pictures from Shashi Kapoor's annual Christmas brunch.