News for 'Sharmila'

Love story: 'Thank God her 'curse' came true!'

Love story: 'Thank God her 'curse' came true!'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

We invited readers to share stories of how they met their spouses and interesting anecdotes about their wedding day. Here's Zaheed Kanthawala's account.

He helped R D Burman create musical magic

He helped R D Burman create musical magic

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Srabanti Chakrabarti pays homage to Manohari Singh, one of Indian film music's true unsung heroes.

PHOTOS: A starry night in Bengaluru

PHOTOS: A starry night in Bengaluru

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Indian captain Virat Kohli and spin ace Ravichandran Ashwin were in Wednesday honoured for their phenomenal run of form through the season in the BCCI Awards Night 2017 in Bengaluru.

Record 84 pc turnout in first phase of Manipur polls

Record 84 pc turnout in first phase of Manipur polls

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Polling was held in 1,643 polling stations in 38 constituencies across the twin districts of Imphal East and Imphal West, Bishnupur and the hill districts of Churachandpur and Kangpokpi.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a bindi!

Lessons from Bollywood: How to wear a bindi!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Want to try something different? Sukanya Verma looks up the pages of Bollywood to give you amazing bindi styles!

Varun Dhawan on IIFA act: 'Extremely sorry if I have hurt anyone'

Varun Dhawan on IIFA act: 'Extremely sorry if I have hurt anyone'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Varun Dhawan's statement comes in after he -- along with IIFA hosts Karan Johar and Saif Ali Khan -- were criticised on social media for the joke made at the expense of Kangana Ranaut.

PIX: Kareena, Saif, KJo at Soha-Kunal wedding reception

PIX: Kareena, Saif, KJo at Soha-Kunal wedding reception

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Srinagara Kitty is out to entertain you!

Srinagara Kitty is out to entertain you!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Th actor is ready with her Kannada film, Swayamvara, which releases this Friday.

Priyanka, Kangana win at National awards

Priyanka, Kangana win at National awards

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

Bengali film Antaheen by director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury was chosen as the best film while Tamil filmmaker Bala won the honour of best director for his film Naan Kadavul at the 56th National Film Awards announced in New Delhi on Saturday.

PIX: Sachin Tendulkar, Raj Thackeray watch PK

PIX: Sachin Tendulkar, Raj Thackeray watch PK

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Aamir Khan introduces his friends to PK.

We must abide by Sonia's decision: Jagan

We must abide by Sonia's decision: Jagan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

Following is the statement issued by late Andhra Pradesh Chief minister's son YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Sunday, urging his supporters to immediately stop their campaign projecting him as the successor

Indian envoy to NZ called back after wife accused of assault

Indian envoy to NZ called back after wife accused of assault

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Ravi Thapar in New Zealand is set to leave the country on Saturday after allegations that his wife had assaulted a staff member.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Review: Nothing vintage about Sadiyaan

Review: Nothing vintage about Sadiyaan

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Sadiyaan actually feels as long as its title for Kanwar not only rakes an old-fashioned subject, his treatment is outmoded too.

Soha Ali Khan is not afraid to mock herself

Soha Ali Khan is not afraid to mock herself

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Soha Ali Khan's look at her self in her debut book, The Perils Of Being Moderately Famous, may seem indulgent but is not, says Manavi Kapur.

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The suave actor of the world, sometimes called the last of the Mohicans and familiar to students of cinema anywhere in the globe, acted in 14 Ray films and over 300 others, gracefully transitioning into commercial cinema in a variety of roles.

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

In a career spanning six decades, Chatterjee has acted in more than 300 films.

Balika Vadhu's Anandi goes for a Morning Walk

Balika Vadhu's Anandi goes for a Morning Walk

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Avika Gor, the youngest bahu of the hugely popular TV show Balika Vadhu is all set to make her big screen debut with Morning Walk.

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The Indian men's hockey team's biggest gain this year was the emergence of some talented fresh faces.

Euphoric Bengal proud of Banerjee's Nobel win

Euphoric Bengal proud of Banerjee's Nobel win

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

From his economist mother to politicians and academia -- all hailed Banerjee's achievement.

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Daredevilry is second nature to Bollywood actors. Be it riding horses, leaping off cliffs or sprinting atop moving buses and trains, the crazier the better. You can only imagine how much adventure sports appeal to the adrenaline junkie in them.

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

By writing a scathing letter to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on the breakdown in law and order in the state, is Governor R N Ravi creating the ground for consolidating his power and directly influence proceedings in the state, asks Sandeep Pandey.

8 things first-time home loan borrowers must know

8 things first-time home loan borrowers must know

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Important facts to know before applying for a home loan.

Here's what to expect from Cannes

Here's what to expect from Cannes

Rediff.com14 May 2009

The 62 Cannes Film Festival promises to be an exciting one this year with films like Quentin Tarantino's World War II drama Inglourious Basterds and Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

The making of Saif Ali Khan

The making of Saif Ali Khan

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Looking at the actor's success story.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Tales of excesses by armed forces in northeast

Tales of excesses by armed forces in northeast

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

A 79-page report, These Fellows Must Be Eliminated: Relentless Violence and Impunity in Manipur, documents the failure of justice in the state, where for 50 years the army, empowered and protected by the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, has committed numerous serious human rights violations.

Here's what Kohli wants to say on Test cricket

Here's what Kohli wants to say on Test cricket

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

India captain Virat Kohli, on Wednesday, said that for the game cricket to sustain globally, Test cricket needs to be the premier format.

Should Ghajini have got an A certificate?

Should Ghajini have got an A certificate?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Have your say!

'She is like a lioness in the ring'

'She is like a lioness in the ring'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'She has not forgotten where she comes from.' 'It is unfortunate that we do not celebrate her boxing career, but she says she has learned to be happy.' 'All the rejections and corruption has given her courage.'

Strong Asian presence in Cannes this year

Strong Asian presence in Cannes this year

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Look out for some of the best films Asia has to offer at this year's festival.

Bengalis feel we have lost a family member

Bengalis feel we have lost a family member

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

'He always seemed one of us, part of the great aspiring middle class -- his values, his simplicity, even the intellectual snobbery which he could barely hide,' observes Mousumi Sengupta.

Ramesh Arvind and his three beauties

Ramesh Arvind and his three beauties

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

The three beauties sharing screen space with Ramesh Arvind in his new Kannada film, Venkata In Sankata are Sharmila Mandre, Meghana and Anusha.

Kerala woman breaks the coconut ceiling

Kerala woman breaks the coconut ceiling

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Sharmila, 37, can swiftly pluck nuts by climbing steep coconut trees of any height. She climbs up around 10 to 15 coconut trees a day, charging Rs 10 per a tree as she finds extra income to meet mounting expenses.

Review: Shivamani

Review: Shivamani

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

This Kannada movie is absolute nonsense from start to finish. Murali, Sharmila Mandre have been wasted. Technical values are good, though the script is a let down. It is neither entertaining or logical.

First Look: Ace lyricist turns villain

First Look: Ace lyricist turns villain

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

For a special filmi episode, ace lyricist Prasoon Joshi has donned the 'Prem naam hai mera' garb as everything on the show goes Bollywood -- as in, even more Bollywood than usual.

Amol Palekar to make acting comeback

Amol Palekar to make acting comeback

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

His new film, tentatively titled Saamantar, is a Marathi movie, which will be directed by him as well. It will co-star Sharmila Tagore.

Support pours for Manipur's fasting activist

Support pours for Manipur's fasting activist

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The solidarity demonstration and the fast is being organised by rights activists to attract global glare on the unabated human rights violation in the conflict zone of the Northeast by security forces empowered by the AFSPA.