News for 'Shanti'

Sambhavi IPS is a loser

Sambhavi IPS is a loser

Rediff.com20 May 2003

'I became a composer because of Amitabh Bachchan'

'I became a composer because of Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Vishal Dadlani, who is touring over a dozen cities in North America and Europe with his partner Shekhar Ravjiani with the Unforgettable team, says their music owes a lot to the songs of the 1970s and 1980s. "Never mind what the subject of a film is," he says, "we want to make sure that every composition of ours has a good melody."

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

The fault-lines in Bengal's electoral battleground

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Jayanta Roy Chowdhury reports on how the West Bengal elections are being fought by the BJP and Trinalool Congress amid COVID challenges, 'Bangaliana', and campaigns based on religion, region, and caste.

Why OSO worked, and Jodhaa Akbar didn't

Why OSO worked, and Jodhaa Akbar didn't

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Understanding the movie business -- why some films work and others don't -- is tough, almost impossible. For example, why did Jodhaa Akbar, which boasted of a brilliant Hrithik Roshan and gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, not become a big hit? Did Shah Rukh Khan's aggressive publicity help make Om Shanti Om a blockbuster? Trade analyst and editor of trade magazines, Film Information and The Film Street, Komal Nahta tries to explain.

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

When Bollywood LIT UP the screen!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma celebrates chandeliers on celluloid and their most memorable moments in Hindi films.

Success mantras from Kotak Mahindra's president

Success mantras from Kotak Mahindra's president

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Shanti Ekambaram, president of consumer banking at Kotak Mahindra Bank, talks about her success mantras, career and money management lessons she learnt, work-life balance for working moms and what India's youth should aspire for.

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

From Karz to Sargam: More Rishi Musical Magic

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.

Ram Vilas Paswan, among India's tallest Dalit leaders, passes away

Ram Vilas Paswan, among India's tallest Dalit leaders, passes away

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Ram Vilas Paswan, 74, who was the Lok Janshakti Party patron, had undergone a heart surgery at a hospital in New Delhi a few days ago.

Do you know these actors' first films?

Do you know these actors' first films?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the lesser known films of these stars.

Infant dies after catching cold at Shaheen Bagh

Infant dies after catching cold at Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

His mother is, however, undeterred and determined to participate in the protests, saying it is 'for the future of my children'.

Gehlot-led Rajasthan govt wins trust vote in assembly

Gehlot-led Rajasthan govt wins trust vote in assembly

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Replying to the debate on the motion, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it again of trying to bring down his government.

Painting Mumbai red, blue, yellow... Slums get a colourful face-lift

Painting Mumbai red, blue, yellow... Slums get a colourful face-lift

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Social worker Rouble Nagi through her initiative 'Misaal Mumbai', has given a coat of lively colours to around 24,000 hutments across these slums.

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Pilot's back and Gehlot's headache continues

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The coming weeks will be a tightrope walk for Gehlot who has 100 loyalists MLAs waiting to be rewarded on one side and the dissidents who wanted to be rehabilitated on the other, observes Prakash Bhandari.

Deepika's twin roles in Chandni Chowk to China

Deepika's twin roles in Chandni Chowk to China

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

In Om Shanti Om, we saw Deepika playing the superstar Shanti in the first half, and an upcoming starlet post-interval. In her new film, Chandni Chowk To China, Deepika will be seen in twin roles again.

Rita Bhaduri passes away

Rita Bhaduri passes away

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The actress was 62.

10 years of Deepika, Ranbir, Sonam: Who's the BIGGEST star?

10 years of Deepika, Ranbir, Sonam: Who's the BIGGEST star?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The test is over. And now, it's time to see the results.

MiG-27 crashes in Bengal, 2 civilians die, pilot ejects safely

MiG-27 crashes in Bengal, 2 civilians die, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com8 May 2015

A MiG-27 aircraft of Indian Air Force crashed at Tantipara here tonight killing two civilians on the ground though the pilot ejected safely.

Bandra's divide: Where east and west shall ne'er meet

Bandra's divide: Where east and west shall ne'er meet

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Last week's slum fire at Bandra east highlights the stark difference between the two sides of the neighbourhood's railway station. But Piyush Goyal can change it, says Anil Singh.

Rajasthan passes 3 bills to counter Centre's farm laws

Rajasthan passes 3 bills to counter Centre's farm laws

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs staged a walkout ahead of the voice vote.

10 things we LOVE about Sonam Kapoor

10 things we LOVE about Sonam Kapoor

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The stunner turns 29 today.

OSO has an edge over Saawariya

OSO has an edge over Saawariya

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Om Shanti Om has got an extraordinary opening and while Saawariya's opening is good too, the reviews are very bad.

Sanskrit gets a new lease of life in US

Sanskrit gets a new lease of life in US

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

It would seem Sanskrit has become the flavor of the month in some parts of the United States.

Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Review: Humdrum

Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Review: Humdrum

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'Modest in its ambitions, eager in its naiveté, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir is a kiddie fantasy masquerading as an adult's movie,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Spotted: Lucky Ali in Pune

Spotted: Lucky Ali in Pune

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Reader Shanti Palepu sends us a photograph.

Woman killed on suspicion of being child-lifter in Ahmedabad

Woman killed on suspicion of being child-lifter in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The incident took place at Juna Vadaj Circle on Tuesday afternoon when a mob of around 30 persons attacked four women travelling in an auto rickshaw, said inspector J A Rathva of Vadaj police station.

Prez, PM, leaders across parties condole Ahmed Patel's death

Prez, PM, leaders across parties condole Ahmed Patel's death

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Patel, 71, the quintessential backroom strategist for the Congress, died at a Gurugram hospital in the early hours of Wednesday due to multiple organ failure more than a month after he tested positive for COVID-19.

'I'm scared of Saawariya'

'I'm scared of Saawariya'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The music launch of Om Shanti Om.

11 Things You DIDN'T Know About Happy New Year

11 Things You DIDN'T Know About Happy New Year

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Here's a closer look at Farah Khan's latest movie.

Going back in time with Laxmikant's Pyarelal

Going back in time with Laxmikant's Pyarelal

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

After almost a decade, the famed music composer is back doing what he does best -- making beautiful music.

Who dresses bride to-be Isha Ambani the best?

Who dresses bride to-be Isha Ambani the best?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Isha is set to tie the knot with Anand Piramal this week.

Delhi rains continue their streak, waterlogging hits traffic

Delhi rains continue their streak, waterlogging hits traffic

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

Earlier in the day, heavy traffic congestion was reported in places such as Rani Jhansi Road, Qutub Road, Old Iron Bridge, Kishan Ganj Road and Lajpat Nagar Metro Station.

'Can't believe I will never hear you shouting at me for not doing a step properly'

'Can't believe I will never hear you shouting at me for not doing a step properly'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Film folk mourn Saroj Khan's passing.

'My wife looks at other men. What should I do?'

'My wife looks at other men. What should I do?'

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Miffed spouse? Angry parents? Long distance relationship woes? Love Guru answered these and many more relationship queries in an online chat with Get Ahead readers

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Music legend Pandit Jasraj passes away

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

One of India's greatest music legends, Pandit Jasraj leaves behind a storied legacy spanning almost eight decades.

The WORST of Deepika Padukone

The WORST of Deepika Padukone

Rediff.com27 May 2014

2013 proved to be princely for her career but her latest release Kochadaiiyaan, the much-hyped animated feature opposite Rajnikanth, hasn't received any love from the critics.

Birthday Special: Taking fashion lessons from Mandira Bedi

Birthday Special: Taking fashion lessons from Mandira Bedi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

The actress, television show host turns 42 today, April 15.

Exclusive! 26/11 probe panel member says terrorists may have landed earlier

Exclusive! 26/11 probe panel member says terrorists may have landed earlier

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

V Balachandran, the other member of the Ram Pradhan committee that probed the 26/11 terror attacks, makes some startling revelations to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa.

Days after Markaz event, eerie silence hangs over Nizamuddin

Days after Markaz event, eerie silence hangs over Nizamuddin

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Inside the narrow alleys of the basti, two CRPF companies -- around 150 armed guards -- have been deployed to keep a check on any unnecessary movement, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.

Meet the GHOSTS of Bollywood

Meet the GHOSTS of Bollywood

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Who said ghosts can't be friendly?

Wish Deepika a Happy Birthday!

Wish Deepika a Happy Birthday!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

The leggy actress turns 27 today!