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Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha, Govinda Say Goodbye To Pahlaj Nihalani

Hema Malini, Shatrughan Sinha, Govinda Say Goodbye To Pahlaj Nihalani

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Film folk attended Producer and former censor chief Pahlaj Nihalani's prayer meeting over the weekend.

Govinda Breaks Down At Pahlaj Nihalani's Funeral

Govinda Breaks Down At Pahlaj Nihalani's Funeral

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Producer and former Central Board of Film Certification chief Pahlaj Nihalani passed away on June 4.

Ex-CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalani Passes Away

Ex-CBFC Chief Pahlaj Nihalani Passes Away

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Producer and former Central Board of Film Certification chairman Pahlaj Nihalani was known for backing several commercially successful entertainers and his controversial tenure at the CBFC.

Ranbir Kapoor Is Lord Ram; Who's Playing Whom In Ramayana?

Ranbir Kapoor Is Lord Ram; Who's Playing Whom In Ramayana?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

From Arun Govil and Shobana to Vivek Oberoi and Kajal Aggarwal, meet the sprawling supporting cast bringing Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana to life.

Anupam Kher: 'Vijaya Bai Was Brilliant, Kind, Wonderful'

Anupam Kher: 'Vijaya Bai Was Brilliant, Kind, Wonderful'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

One of the finest minds in theatre, besides being an exceptional actor and filmmaker. She showed me just how much I still had to learn and understand.'

Diya Mehta Jatia And Ananya Birla At The Met After Party!

Diya Mehta Jatia And Ananya Birla At The Met After Party!

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Once the flashbulbs fade and the carpet clears at the Met Gala 2026, that's when things actually get interesting.

10 David Dhawan Films To Watch Ahead Of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

10 David Dhawan Films To Watch Ahead Of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

Rediff.com6 May 2026

As David Dhawan hints at potential retirement after Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, we revisit his iconic Bollywood comedies that defined an era of entertainment.

Varun-Salman Celebrate David Dhawan In 'Bittersweet' Way

Varun-Salman Celebrate David Dhawan In 'Bittersweet' Way

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai will be David Dhawan's last film, and reason enough for a David Dhawan Film Festival.

Vote For Your Favourite Desi At The Met Gala 2026!

Vote For Your Favourite Desi At The Met Gala 2026!

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Met Gala 2026 had quite an interesting desi lineup, representing Indian fashion at one of the biggest global events.

Recipe: Bethica's Shola

Recipe: Bethica's Shola

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

This dish is a meal on its own.

Before Riddhima Kapoor, 10 Actors Who Made Late Debuts

Before Riddhima Kapoor, 10 Actors Who Made Late Debuts

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Neetu Singh and Rishi Kapoor's daughter, is making her acting debut at 46, joining a list of actors who took their sweet time to be bitten by the acting bug.

'Salman Is Superhuman'

'Salman Is Superhuman'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

'The stamina and junoon you see in him, for acting, singing, dancing, working out, just about everything, makes age just a number as far as Salman Khan is concerned.'

'Hema-Dharam's Was The Most Dignified Second Marriage'

'Hema-Dharam's Was The Most Dignified Second Marriage'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'One of the dignified aspects of their relationship is that Hema reportedly told Dharamji that she would never disturb his first family.'

Quiz: Who plays Govinda's coach in Shola Aur Shabnam?

Quiz: Who plays Govinda's coach in Shola Aur Shabnam?

Rediff.com3 May 2017

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.' 'When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.' 'Five days later, he was signed for Shola Aur Shabnam and I signed Picnic.'

Mallika Sherawat Parties With Anees Bazmee

Mallika Sherawat Parties With Anees Bazmee

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Anees Bazmee, who is basking in the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, celebrates 45 years in the film industry.

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Delicious Food The Mughal Emperors Ate

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

Take This Bollywood Quiz!

Take This Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Why is the Big Apple welcoming our pachyderms? And how is India teaching the world about living with wildlife?

Govinda's Top 10 Songs

Govinda's Top 10 Songs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

On Govinda's 60th birthday on December 21, Subhash K Jha looks back at his top 10 songs.

Stay Thanda Thanda Cool Cool Like Bollywood

Stay Thanda Thanda Cool Cool Like Bollywood

Rediff.com24 May 2023

It's that scorching time of the year again when horrid heat waves engulf our beings and nothing except a smack of cool breeze or a chilled glass of refreshment springs us back to life again.

Bollywood Quiz Dhamaka

Bollywood Quiz Dhamaka

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Lataji's 5 Favourite Duets With Rafisaab

Lataji's 5 Favourite Duets With Rafisaab

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

'Rafi Saab was such a skilled singer he could create any mood through his voice.'

'After he got COVID, his health fell apart'

'After he got COVID, his health fell apart'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'When he appeared on Indian Idol, he was on a wheelchair and he had difficulty moving around.' 'It was sad to see him in failing health'.'

Veteran music composer Khayyam passes away at 92

Veteran music composer Khayyam passes away at 92

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mohammed Zahur Hashmi, popularly known as Khayyam, was also a recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Padma Bhushan.

Does Congress Matter Any Longer?

Does Congress Matter Any Longer?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Every time we look at the Congress, its future, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, we find the situation more hopeless than even a few months earlier, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Ranbir to Raj: Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Sukanya Verma looks at the many ways fire enjoys a significant presence in our movies.

Which 'Baba' is Govinda playing in Rangeela Raja?

Which 'Baba' is Govinda playing in Rangeela Raja?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

'It is the time for Sanju Baba, why speak of another Baba?' Director Pahlaj Nihalani tells Subhash K Jha.

PIX: Producer Pahlaj Nihalani's son Chirag weds

PIX: Producer Pahlaj Nihalani's son Chirag weds

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Quite a few members of the film fraternity attended the wedding reception.

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

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Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'

Vidya Balan: I was meant to be Geeta Bali

Vidya Balan: I was meant to be Geeta Bali

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Vidya Balan gets candid about playing legendary actress Geeta Bali on the big screen!

April Fool's Day: Looking at Bollywood's FUN pranks

April Fool's Day: Looking at Bollywood's FUN pranks

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

This April Fool's Day, Sukanya Verma kickstarts the month on a light note with this list of Bollywood's most memorable pranks.

'The Sarasvati was more sacred than the Ganga'

'The Sarasvati was more sacred than the Ganga'

Rediff.com22 May 2010

At the edge of the Shola forest, at the foot of the Ayyasamy Hills, in western Tamil Nadu, near Coimbatore, lives a writer and scholar who traveled to India from northern France over three decades ago and never went home. Michel Danino, who 'loves chapattis, sambar, yoga and everything Indian', has devoted his life to studying Indian culture/heritage and history, authoring several books both in French and English on India.

Aru Maname is sleep inducing

Aru Maname is sleep inducing

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

This Tamil movie is a mish-mash of several sentimental yesteryear films, with very little comic relief.

Ameobi scores blinder as Nigeria draw with Italy

Ameobi scores blinder as Nigeria draw with Italy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Italy and Nigeria played out a thrilling 2-2 draw which included a goal-of-the-season contender from Shola Ameobi in an entertaining friendly at Fulham's Craven Cottage on Monday.

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Bappi 'Bebaak' Lahiri, you will be deeply missed.

Diouf double gives Bolton 2-1 win

Diouf double gives Bolton 2-1 win

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Striker El-Hadji Diouf scored twice in two minutes as Bolton Wanderers came from behind to win 2-1 away to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday.

FryDay Review: A MUST WATCH for Govinda fans!

FryDay Review: A MUST WATCH for Govinda fans!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

No one can make the audience laugh like Govinda, raves Syed Firdaus Ashraf.