News for 'Sharmila'

'Shashi Kapoor gave his heart to every film'

'Shashi Kapoor gave his heart to every film'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'The news that the once dashing, absolutely handsome, utterly charming Shashi Kapoor is no more makes me feel terribly sad.' Aseem Chhabra, author of Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star, pays rich tribute to the iconic actor.

'Shashi Kapoor didn't need to pretend'

'Shashi Kapoor didn't need to pretend'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

In Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, The Star, Aseem Chahbra gives us glimpses of one of Bollywood's best loved actors.

When Rani didn't have money to study...

When Rani didn't have money to study...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'As a family, we were not going through a very good time financially.' 'I wanted to be an interior designer, but I didn't have enough money to join the polytechnic.' 'I was about 15-and-a-half, 16, so I said okay, let me just try (acting).'

Vote: Your Favourite Yash Chopra heroine face-off

Vote: Your Favourite Yash Chopra heroine face-off

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Take your pick!

India-England trophy can't be named after Tiger Pataudi

India-England trophy can't be named after Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

The BCCI's decision to turn down a proposal to name the trophy for the India-England Test series after the legendary Tiger Pataudi prompts Faisal Shariff to dwell on the legacy behind the silverware in Indian cricket.

Centre forms Committee to review Cinema Act

Centre forms Committee to review Cinema Act

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

In the wake of row over Kamal Hasan's movie Vishwaroopam, the Centre today set up a judicial committee to have a relook at the Cinematograph Act to make it more robust and ensure that movies do not get stuck after clearances by the film certification board.

Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Hema-Sanjeev Break-Up: The TRUTH At Last

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

How did a superstar provoke the break-up? 50 years later, the truth can finally be told. A revealing excerpt from Hanif Zaveri and Sumant Batra's An Actor's Actor: An Authorized Biography of Sanjeev Kumar.

MUST SEE: Kareena Kapoor's Bridal Pictures

MUST SEE: Kareena Kapoor's Bridal Pictures

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The actress, who tied the knot with Saif Ali Khan on October 16, looked radiant in her traditional and designer attires.

The Ford who loves Lord Krishna

The Ford who loves Lord Krishna

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

'Krishna is your best friend. He knows what's best for you.' 'They talk about death being a final exam. So at 65, I have to be studying for my final exam.'

Apply for the Young Creative Entrepreneur Award 2012

Apply for the Young Creative Entrepreneur Award 2012

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Apply for the Young Creative Entrepreneur Award organised by British Council India or nominate a girl student for the Sharmila Erom scholarship and help fund their education.

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.'

PIX: Lisa, Ekta Kapoor, Jeetendra at jewellery store launch

PIX: Lisa, Ekta Kapoor, Jeetendra at jewellery store launch

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Raj meets ailing Bal Thackeray

Raj meets ailing Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Thursday met his uncle and Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who is not keeping good health.

WATCH: Rajesh Khanna and his famous leading ladies

WATCH: Rajesh Khanna and his famous leading ladies

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Here's looking at some of the most popular costars of the late superstar.

Israeli car blast: Journalists demand Kazmi's release

Israeli car blast: Journalists demand Kazmi's release

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

A group of 71 personalities including social activists, filmmakers, scribes and writers on Sunday condemned the arrest of freelance journalist Syed Mohammed Kazmi in connection with the bombing of an Israeli diplomat's vehicle, saying that he may be made a scapegoat to "please an international lobby."

Turkish Open: Nicollet slips to 38th after 3rd round

Turkish Open: Nicollet slips to 38th after 3rd round

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Sharmila Nicollet dropped two late bogeys on 16th and 18th holes to finish with a third round card of three-over 76 and slip to tied 38th at the Turkish Airlines Ladies Open.

HC allows wife to meet Tej Bahadur Yadav

HC allows wife to meet Tej Bahadur Yadav

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Sharmila had claimed that the family has been unable to contact her husband for last three days.

Pataudi's plaque unveiled at Oxford

Pataudi's plaque unveiled at Oxford

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

A plaque in the honour of late India cricket legend Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi was unveiled at the Oxford University pavilion here in the presence of his family.

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's a MAN ON A PLANE!

It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's a MAN ON A PLANE!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma lists 10 occasions when Hindi film heroes engaged in crazy aircraft stunts.

Memorial lunch in honour of Tiger Pataudi

Memorial lunch in honour of Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

A memorial lunch in honour of the late Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, one of India's most charismatic cricket captains, will be held in London.

Congress promises to amend AFSPA, scrap sedition law

Congress promises to amend AFSPA, scrap sedition law

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The Congress has promised to review and amend a host of laws, rules and regulations.

Saif, Kareena all set for October 16 wedding?

Saif, Kareena all set for October 16 wedding?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

The sprawling Pataudi Palace in Pataudi (Haryana) will come alive to the tune of Shehnai when cine actor Saif Ali Khan marries Kareena Kapoor, his sweetheart of many years on October 16 this year.

Birthday special: Unraveling Saif Ali Khan

Birthday special: Unraveling Saif Ali Khan

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Saif Ali Khan turns 42 today. Here's celebrating one of Bollywood's most articulate stars and his topsy-turvy ride in films through the years.

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.

AFSPA unlikely to be withdrawn from Manipur soon

AFSPA unlikely to be withdrawn from Manipur soon

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Civil society groups in insurgency-hit Manipur have been carrying on with their campaign for withdrawal of 'draconian' 1958 Armed Forces Special Powers Act, alleging that security forces operating in the state often resort to excesses taking advantage of the Act in force.

The 2017 Manipur election sentiment meter

The 2017 Manipur election sentiment meter

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Rediff Labs analysed the 2012 Manipur assembly election results and merged it with the 2014 Lok sabha election result to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2017 electoral battle.

Why Manipur made the headlines in 2011

Why Manipur made the headlines in 2011

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

The year 2011 kept the troubled state of Manipur in the news over an unprecedented economic blockade imposed on the state populace by two agitating organisations for about 120 days since August 1 while the fasting anti-AFSPA crusader Irom Sharmila completed 11 years of struggle in confinement demanding withdrawal of the 'Draconian Act' that continued to remain in force in her state.

Another dekho at Rajesh Khanna's Aradhana

Another dekho at Rajesh Khanna's Aradhana

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

View: Abolish AFSPA and hand over Kashmir to the LeT

View: Abolish AFSPA and hand over Kashmir to the LeT

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Colonel (Dr) Anil Athale (retd) on why AFSPA should not be repealed in parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

PHOTOS: The bigwigs spotted at poll booths

PHOTOS: The bigwigs spotted at poll booths

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Maharashtra and Haryana voted in assembly elections on Monday. Several prominent personalities also exercised their franchise.

BCCI pays tribute to Pataudi

BCCI pays tribute to Pataudi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The Cricket Board (BCCI) on Thursday, lamented the sudden demise of former captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, saying he brought about a revolution in Indian team's fielding and guided the side to unprecedented heights.

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The MNS has convened a meeting of party office-bearers on Tuesday in Mumbai to discuss the issue.

Anna to mull over Srinagar, Manipur invitations

Anna to mull over Srinagar, Manipur invitations

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

The core group of Anna Hazare's team would discuss invitations to Kashmir and Manipur during its meeting on September 10 and 11 at Anna's village Ralegan Siddhi.

Amitabh Bachchan: Deven Verma brought smiles on millions of faces

Amitabh Bachchan: Deven Verma brought smiles on millions of faces

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The Big B took to Twitter to remember his old friend.

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's CUTEST sibling pictures

Rakhi Special: Bollywood's CUTEST sibling pictures

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

This Raksha Bandhan, we decided to look at some adorable bhai-behen pictures of our film industry from their social media sites.

Saif becomes 10th Nawab of Pataudi

Saif becomes 10th Nawab of Pataudi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

The actor was given the title after his father, former Indian captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, passed away on September 22.

No takers for Break Ke Baad, Allah Ke Banday

No takers for Break Ke Baad, Allah Ke Banday

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives us the box office verdict for the week.

Dhan Dhana Dhan fails to tickle the funny bone

Dhan Dhana Dhan fails to tickle the funny bone

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Director Ramanath Rigvedi, who had a winner in Budhhivanta, falls flat this time.

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

It's such a misconception that actresses -- any woman for that matter -- are on a downwards slope when they hit 40.

'I have become more fearless'

'I have become more fearless'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Iconic rights activist Irom Sharmila on the highs and lows of her long fast, why she gave it up and her plans.