News for 'Umrao Jaan'

'If Border Is Anyone's, It Is Sunny Uncle's'

'If Border Is Anyone's, It Is Sunny Uncle's'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

'Sunny sir keeps me distracted from my morning sickness.'

What Heeramandi Is About

What Heeramandi Is About

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'Heeramandi is not for audiences of the Pakeezah/Umrao Jaan era. SLB has designed it as attuned to today's youngsters.'

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold.

American critics love Ash

American critics love Ash

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Watch! When Khayyam spoke about his favourite song

Watch! When Khayyam spoke about his favourite song

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

When Khayyam talked about his favourite singer, the song he can never forget and the film that won him the National Award.

'We're managing without Abhishek'

'We're managing without Abhishek'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

First Look: Asking Ash for a date

First Look: Asking Ash for a date

Rediff.com26 Oct 2006

The actress was caught unawares at a Mumbai function to promote Umrao Jaan.

10 Times Hindi Movies Gave Us Fashion Goals

10 Times Hindi Movies Gave Us Fashion Goals

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Ananya Pandey's snazzy, selfie-ready style in Call Me Bae is the first thing to have caught our eye about her ultra glamorous debut on OTT this week.

Salaam Bollywood!

Salaam Bollywood!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Sukanya Verma doffs her hat at all the salaam-themed titles out there.

How Well Do You Know Rekha?

How Well Do You Know Rekha?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movie legend who turns 70 on October 10.

J P Dutta wraps up his new war movie

J P Dutta wraps up his new war movie

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Ready for Paltan?

Alia, Ananya, Sonakshi Watch Heeramandi

Alia, Ananya, Sonakshi Watch Heeramandi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Everyone in Bollywood seemed to have the same entry in their busy dairy schedules on April 24: Attend the grand screening of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic Web series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.

Muzaffar Ali: Farooque and I shared a mutual passion for cinema

Muzaffar Ali: Farooque and I shared a mutual passion for cinema

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali, who worked with Farooque Sheikh in Umrao Jaan, Gaman and Anjuman, remembers his long association with the late veteran that goes back way before their days in the film industry.

When Madhuri, Rekha, Hema played a tawaif

When Madhuri, Rekha, Hema played a tawaif

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

The greatest films on the kotha culture are the ones with the best poetry and music.

The Fun, Fun Filmi Quiz

The Fun, Fun Filmi Quiz

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

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

Heeramandi Teaser Glitters And How!

Heeramandi Teaser Glitters And How!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

If Sanjay Leela Bhansali could make Mumbai's Kamathipura sparkle in Gangubai Kathiawadi, Heera Mandi is bound to be drowned in glitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

5 AMAZING Asha Bhosle Songs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Subhash K Jha lists five relatively unknown Asha Bhosle classics on her birthday.

The FUN FUN Movie Quiz!

The FUN FUN Movie Quiz!

Rediff.com20 May 2021

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

15 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

15 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Regaling fans since decades with her brand of charm and charisma, Bollywood's eternal diva has channelled lot of these attributes in her chartbuster songs.

All That Glitters is Aishwarya Rai

All That Glitters is Aishwarya Rai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

While we still recover from her glitzy allure as a 10th century royal in all her Chola era bedecked glory, Sukanya Verma looks at the many times she made our jaws drop as silver screen's undisputed jewel queen.

When Shabana Azmi tried to kill herself

When Shabana Azmi tried to kill herself

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

Presenting excerpts from Shaukat Azmi's beautiful book, Kaifi And I.

The Big Bollywood Mash-up Meme

The Big Bollywood Mash-up Meme

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Have a look! :)

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.

Birthday Special: Rekha's GORGEOUS sari moments

Birthday Special: Rekha's GORGEOUS sari moments

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

On Rekha's 59th Birthday, we look at some of her best saris moments!

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Why Ayesha Jhulka Stepped Away From Films

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I've not been doing much work because I was not getting the kind of roles I want to do.'

Rekha, Priyanka together on screen?

Rekha, Priyanka together on screen?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

Wish Rekha!

Wish Rekha!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

Rekha turns 50 on October 10.

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

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

Video: Shibani Dandekar dazzles on the catwalk

Video: Shibani Dandekar dazzles on the catwalk

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

With ghungroos on the ankles of her models designer Payal Singhal set the mood for her Bridal Fantasy collection at Lakme Fashion Week as Umrao Jaan's sound track serenaded the audience with a mix of some fusion beats.

Video: Shibani Dandekar dazzles on the catwalk

Video: Shibani Dandekar dazzles on the catwalk

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

With ghungroos on the ankles of her models designer Payal Singhal set the mood for her Bridal Fantasy collection at Lakme Fashion Week as Umrao Jaan's sound track serenaded the audience with a mix of some fusion beats.

How Anu Malik made Salman, Ash sing

How Anu Malik made Salman, Ash sing

Rediff.com19 Oct 2006

The music composer talks about his films, Jaan-E-Mann and Umrao Jaan.

BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

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

How Rekha Became REKHA!

How Rekha Became REKHA!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Ever a picture of golden elegance and age defying splendour, her fashion evolution spanning over half a century is telling of her gift to stay gorgeous day in and day out.

'How Can I Not Be Influenced By Amitabh Bachchan?'

'How Can I Not Be Influenced By Amitabh Bachchan?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'At one time, I felt being a mother was the ultimate experience, a woman was not complete without it.' 'Now I feel it's not the be all and end all. Motherhood is a part of a jigsaw puzzle; life is the real big picture.'

Why does Shaad Ali hate cameras?

Why does Shaad Ali hate cameras?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

The filmmaker of the hit film, Bunty Aur Babli brushes off photographers whenever he gets the chance.

Wish Ash a Happy Birthday

Wish Ash a Happy Birthday

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

Aishwarya Rai turns 33 on November 1. Wish her.

Which is the greatest movie character of all time?

Which is the greatest movie character of all time?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Have your say!

Man behind Ash's glow

Man behind Ash's glow

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Cinematographer Ayananka Bose shares the tricks of his trade.

Guru: Will Abhiwarya chemistry work?

Guru: Will Abhiwarya chemistry work?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

How do you think Abhishek and Ash will fare in Guru?

Spotted: Rekha at home

Spotted: Rekha at home

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

A nostalgic glimpse of the enigmatic actress, at home.