News for 'Smita Patil'

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Looking At Bollywood's Lust Stories

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma looks at how one of the seven primal human emotions is usually treated in Hindi movies.

Johnny Bakshi symbolised the triumph of the outsider in Bollywood

Johnny Bakshi symbolised the triumph of the outsider in Bollywood

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Such a person is rare in today's film world, notes Amit Khanna.

'December 1 is inspired by a newspaper report'

'December 1 is inspired by a newspaper report'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

'Just like Smita Patil was unsuitable for glamour roles, I believe Nivedita is a lot in the Smita Patil mould,' P Sheshadri tells Srikanth Srinivasa/ Rediff.com

'Downfall Was Written For Me'

'Downfall Was Written For Me'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'I regret not showing my grandparents the man I am today.' 'I was battling with drug and alcohol addiction when they were alive.' 'They were struggling to see me deteriorating my life and destroying it.'

Seat Sharing Dilemma For Maharashtra Assembly Polls

Seat Sharing Dilemma For Maharashtra Assembly Polls

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

In the coming assembly election, negotiations over seat-sharing will be as important as actual outreach to voters.

'We are obsessed with who wore what instead of the films'

'We are obsessed with who wore what instead of the films'

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Fashion brands that have leading stars as brand ambassadors spend a fortune on showcasing them.'

'Irrfanbhai was my mentor'

'Irrfanbhai was my mentor'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'To be pitched against him as a rival was not right. Luckily, it did not affect our personal equation.'

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

Looking back at Shyam Benegal's mesmerising Mandi

Looking back at Shyam Benegal's mesmerising Mandi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Even after three decades, Mandi proves its lasting relevance and powerful impact on cinephile memory by inviting comparisons to Vidya Balan's Begum Jaan.

BJP replaces 25 sitting MPs in second Lok Sabha list

BJP replaces 25 sitting MPs in second Lok Sabha list

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party replaced at least 25 sitting MPs with new faces as the party released its second list of 72 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on Wednesday.

What is Urvashi telling Harnaaz?

What is Urvashi telling Harnaaz?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Salman praises Sushmita... Karan teams up with Mithun and Parineeti... Prateik remembers his mum...

'Ravi Chopra's goodness reflected in his cinema'

'Ravi Chopra's goodness reflected in his cinema'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Veteran actor and politician Raj Babbar, who shares a very close personal and professional relationship with the Chopra family, remembers the late Ravi Chopra.

Om Puri: A career in 30 pictures

Om Puri: A career in 30 pictures

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Here's looking at Om Puri's career graph, through these pictures from his films.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Coming in April: Kalank, RAW, Modi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Hardcore action, romance and politics, April has a lot to offer!

'I have no problem with love'

'I have no problem with love'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

'The thinking of society, even today, is that a woman always needs a man to be complete.' 'I am 50. I am single. I am invincible because I have been there, done that.'

'Emotion is missing in today's times'

'Emotion is missing in today's times'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

'You have to fight your own battles and I fought mine.'

'The strongest mamas I know!'

'The strongest mamas I know!'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

It's raining amazing mommy pictures on social media, as Bollywood sends love to ma on Mother's Day.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to use a mirror

Lessons from Bollywood: How to use a mirror

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

We give you 20 informative ways.

'Amitabh Bachchan is my hugest inspiration'

'Amitabh Bachchan is my hugest inspiration'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

As Amitabh Bachchan turns a year older, film folk make sure to wish him and cherish their bond with the superstar.

5 SHOCKING Films On Caste

5 SHOCKING Films On Caste

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

As we celebrate Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's birthday on April 14, Subhash K Jha picks 5 fine films based on inequality and the caste system.

When Bollywood sought out Raavan!

When Bollywood sought out Raavan!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Bollywood has seen many iconic villains but it seems to keep returning to the ultimate baddie, Raavan.

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.

Birthday Special: The Best of Amol Palekar

Birthday Special: The Best of Amol Palekar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

We celebrate the brilliant actor by looking back at his classic works.

Bollywood's Railway Reunions

Bollywood's Railway Reunions

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Trains don't just transport from one place to another. Sometimes they can be a setting for a happily-ever-after. It sure happens a lot in the movies.

Quiet birthday for Zeenat Aman

Quiet birthday for Zeenat Aman

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

'I can't help thinking about how fortunate I am to be alive and healthy,' the diva says.

Reliving Sridevi's MAGIC

Reliving Sridevi's MAGIC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'There will never be another like her.'

10 OTT Shows To Watch

10 OTT Shows To Watch

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

As cinemas remain shut and watching movies on big screen still a distant dream, OTT platforms are keeping us distracted from the pandemic with its steady supply of content.

SHAME: 1 in 4 Indians still practice untouchability

SHAME: 1 in 4 Indians still practice untouchability

Rediff.com4 May 2015

A shocking fact revealed by a pan-India survey that was flagged at a seminar of Dalit intellectuals

Shah Rukh Khan, Aziz Mirza at Kundan Shah's prayer meet

Shah Rukh Khan, Aziz Mirza at Kundan Shah's prayer meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Bollywood bids adieu to Kundan Shah.

Ranveer Looks Tired And Quite Unsexy

Ranveer Looks Tired And Quite Unsexy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Far from outraging any woman's sensibility or sense of modesty, Ranveer looks like he could do with a hot meal and a hug, notes Deepa Gahlot.

10 amazing Amrita Singh movies

10 amazing Amrita Singh movies

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

An unusual actress turns 60.

'I'm not always Chitrangada, sometimes, I'm Tina'

'I'm not always Chitrangada, sometimes, I'm Tina'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'And Tina, that girl inside that woman, wants to try different things.'

Do You Know This INCREDIBLE Actor?

Do You Know This INCREDIBLE Actor?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

'I have been an actor since age three.'

'Smita was a part of me'

'Smita was a part of me'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Raj Babbar remembers wife Smita Patil on her 20th death anniversary.

PHOTO: Ameesha Patel turns rockstar

PHOTO: Ameesha Patel turns rockstar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Setback for Uddhav as Bal Thackeray's grandson joins Shinde camp

Setback for Uddhav as Bal Thackeray's grandson joins Shinde camp

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

It will be the first major electoral contest in the state after Shinde's rebellion brought down the previous Maharashtra government led by Uddhav Thackeray in June this year.

Memories from Mrinalda

Memories from Mrinalda

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

In this excerpt from a conversation with Samik Bandopadhyay, Mrinalda discusses three legendary actors he has worked with.

10 Mahesh Bhatt movies you cannot miss!

10 Mahesh Bhatt movies you cannot miss!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

We celebrate Bhattsaab and his greatest gems.

Sharmaji Namkeen Review

Sharmaji Namkeen Review

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Sharmaji Namkeen is Rishi Kapoor's swansong and show. His cinematic memories are coloured in liveliest hues of celebration and happiness, observes Sukanya Verma.