News for 'Sholay'

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'But it was dicey as he was still in jail.'

Veteran actor Viju Khote passes away

Veteran actor Viju Khote passes away

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The actor succumbed to multiple organ failure, and died in his sleep.

Now, it's Ram Gopal Varma Ke Aag

Now, it's Ram Gopal Varma Ke Aag

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

The names of the characters have also changed.

'There's something desi about Sushant'

'There's something desi about Sushant'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Sushant was our first choice for Lakhna.' 'Apart from looking desi, I wanted an actor who had a lot of physical energy.' 'Sushant came on board very quickly because he really liked the story.'

Newbie takes on Big B's role

Newbie takes on Big B's role

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Model Prashant Raj Sachdev on his role in Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag.

PIX: Amitabh, Tendulkar celebrate actor Sachin Pilgaonkar

PIX: Amitabh, Tendulkar celebrate actor Sachin Pilgaonkar

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Sachin Pilgaonkar completes 50 years in cinema.

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

At a time when human contact seems is at its lowest, two people meeting for the first time oblivious to their romantic future together is alluring than ever.

Just how successful are Bollywood remakes?

Just how successful are Bollywood remakes?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Will Varun Dhawan's Coolie No 1 be a bigger hit than Govinda's hilarious original?

Zeenat Aman, Rekha, Priyanka: Bollywood's avenging angels!

Zeenat Aman, Rekha, Priyanka: Bollywood's avenging angels!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Even the so-called damsels-in-distress transform into raging Lyssas when badly offended!

Quiz Time: What do Sanjay Dutt and Govinda call themselves in the film Jodi No 1?

Quiz Time: What do Sanjay Dutt and Govinda call themselves in the film Jodi No 1?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

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

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Crime Master Gogo in Andaz Apna Apna?

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Crime Master Gogo in Andaz Apna Apna?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

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

Mohanlal can do magic, literally

Mohanlal can do magic, literally

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

The return of Ramesh Sippy's Shaan

The return of Ramesh Sippy's Shaan

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

Ramesh Sippy's classic revisited.

More power to Sonali Bendre

More power to Sonali Bendre

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Sonali's unrelenting spirit, Jai's unacceptable loss, Ijaazat's timeless melancholy, Neetu Singh's zing and not enough Sacred Games dominates Sukanya Verma's Super-Filmi Week.

PHOTOS: Dharmendra campaigns for wife Hema Malini

PHOTOS: Dharmendra campaigns for wife Hema Malini

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'Today is a special day for me! Dharamji is here in Mathura to campaign for a whole day on my behalf'

CRAZIEST Things Drunks do in Bollywood Movies

CRAZIEST Things Drunks do in Bollywood Movies

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

In the Shahid Kapoor starrer Kabir Singh, a remake of Telugu superhit Arjun Reddy, a medical student's drinking problem encourages toxic behaviour and romantic distress.

Amitabh Bachchan praises Yamla Pagla Deewana 2

Amitabh Bachchan praises Yamla Pagla Deewana 2

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Jaya Bachchan turns 65!

Jaya Bachchan turns 65!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

#Throwback Scenes from Amitabh Bachchan's life

#Throwback Scenes from Amitabh Bachchan's life

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Happy birthday, Amitabh!

The Big Fight: How Salim-Javed changed Hindi cinema

The Big Fight: How Salim-Javed changed Hindi cinema

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Salim-Javed's speciality was conjuring the kind of violence that played on your mind rather than the sort that played out only in front of your eyes.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the perfect girlfriend

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be the perfect girlfriend

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Pay a little more attention and there's a lot she can teach you about romantic relationships.

Kaamyaab review

Kaamyaab review

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Kaamyaab makes you feel sad about the condition of character actors in the movies, but it won't hold you for too long, says Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Bollywood's 36 jhoola moments

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Sukanya Verma looks at the jhoola, and how it's an unforgettable part of many a Bollywood imagery in celebration, romance, frolic and, sometimes, even menace.

10 Amitabh Bachchan movies that should re-release

10 Amitabh Bachchan movies that should re-release

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Which is *your* favourite AB film?

The GREATEST Hindi film of ALL TIME? Tell us!

The GREATEST Hindi film of ALL TIME? Tell us!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Send in YOUR movie titles!

'Rahim Chacha' takes final bow two years short of 100

'Rahim Chacha' takes final bow two years short of 100

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

While in his late 40s, Hangal was offered the part of Raj Kapoor's brother in 1966 film Teesri Kasam by director Basu Bhattacharya but his scenes were removed from the film. However, there was no looking back for him after that. He starred in over 200 films. He mostly played the roles of father, uncle, grandfather or that of a meek and harassed old man, an image he could never get rid off

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.

PIX: Katrina, Ranbir, Alia watch Brothers

PIX: Katrina, Ranbir, Alia watch Brothers

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

Review: Dabangg 2 is better than the first

Review: Dabangg 2 is better than the first

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Raja Sen feels that Dabangg 2 is less unwatchable.

Gulabo Sitabo review

Gulabo Sitabo review

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

'At the end of the day, this is Bachchan's film.' 'Despite the distracting makeup, his famous baritone and indisputable flair for dedicated inanity lend Mirza an air of significance,' observes Sukanya Verma.

When movie theatres no longer exist...

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.

Like the title of Yash Chopra's SRK-Kat starrer? VOTE!

Like the title of Yash Chopra's SRK-Kat starrer? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

After being known as 'Yash Chopra's yet untitled film' for the most part of it's time under the public eye, the SRK-Katrina starrer has got a name!

Veteran actor A K Hangal passes away

Veteran actor A K Hangal passes away

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

The actor passed away today morning. He was 98.

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

25 Memorable Dilip Kumar Films

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Remembering an incomparable actor by re-visiting his finest films.

Review: Gabbar Singh is Pawan Kalyan show all the way

Review: Gabbar Singh is Pawan Kalyan show all the way

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Gabbar Singh is a Pawan Kalyan film filled with his histrionics. It's an adaptation rather than a remake of the Hindi Dabangg.

When the Bachchan babies were born

When the Bachchan babies were born

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Exclusive extracts from the books Sholay, The Making Of A Classic, by Anupama Chopra and In The Afternoon Of Time, An Autobiography, by Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

Vote: The Sexiest Item Numbers Ever

Vote: The Sexiest Item Numbers Ever

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Vote for your favourite Bollywood item numbers.

Vote: Bollywood's best onscreen male jodi!

Vote: Bollywood's best onscreen male jodi!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2011

Take this fun poll now!

The FUNNIEST names in Bollywood

The FUNNIEST names in Bollywood

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Just once in a while comes along a film where the characters have the strangest names.