News for 'Veteran Bollywood'

COMING UP: November Releases in a Theatre Near You

COMING UP: November Releases in a Theatre Near You

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Joginder Tuteja lists November's theatre releases so that you can plan your weekends well.

Jhunjhunwala: The RARE big bull and unabashed wealth creator

Jhunjhunwala: The RARE big bull and unabashed wealth creator

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Stock market investments are always said to involve risks and people who made big fortunes often made headlines as scamsters, leading to Dalal Street always being looked at with suspicion, but Rakesh Jhunjhunwala was broadly an exception. Jhunjhunwala, a partner at RARE Enterprises, who rose to amass a $5.8 billion fortune and earn the tag of the country's biggest individual investor, leaves behind a relatively cleaner slate, as was seen in the most common description for him -- 'India's own Warren Buffett'. Unlike names like Harshad Mehta and Ketan Parekh, whose rise in fortunes in post-liberalised India was tainted with scam links, the newest 'Big Bull' in the more-regulated market had lesser baggage on this front.

Pix: Ajay Devgn bids goodbye to his father, Veeru Devgan

Pix: Ajay Devgn bids goodbye to his father, Veeru Devgan

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Family sources said Veeru Devgan had not been keeping well for some time.

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

'End of an era': Political leaders condole Dilip Kumar's demise

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

President Kovind offered his condolences to Kumar's family and said his demise marks the end of an era of Indian cinema.

Filmi Family Tree: Know Farhan Akhtar's famous cousin in Bollywood

Filmi Family Tree: Know Farhan Akhtar's famous cousin in Bollywood

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Think you know all about your favourite film stars? Take this quiz to find out!

Exciting Movies Coming Up!

Exciting Movies Coming Up!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The baarish of new movie announcements continues.

'Both Tiger and the snake are alive'

'Both Tiger and the snake are alive'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Salman Khan said he was bitten by a non-venomous snake thrice and was fortunate that the incident was not alarming, even though his family and friends were worried for his health.

Kangana attacks Jaya Bachchan again on 'thaali' comment

Kangana attacks Jaya Bachchan again on 'thaali' comment

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Ranaut, who has been in the news for her provocative comments, had slammed Bachchan on Tuesday and she upped her attack on Wednesday. "Which plate are you referring to Jaya ji? A thaali (plate) was given, in which a two-minute role, item numbers and a romantic scene were offered and that too only after sleeping with hero. "I taught feminism to the film industry, decorated the 'thaali' with patriotic films. This is my own plate Jaya ji, it is not yours," she wrote in Hindi on Twitter.

Rs 400 crore riding on Bollywood's Generation Next this year

Rs 400 crore riding on Bollywood's Generation Next this year

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

'While they are a long way off from the box office muscle that the Khans enjoy, a host of young stars are entering the Rs 100 crore club that was earlier the reserve of the seniors. This year will see a lot of young stars in action.'

Prabhas@41: 5 things to know

Prabhas@41: 5 things to know

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

He's at the top of his game but Prabhas remains a mystery to his fans.

The Omicron Threat To India's Movie Biz

The Omicron Threat To India's Movie Biz

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The cinema industry is staring at a loss of at least Rs 5,000 crore at the box office over the next six months if Omicron proves to be a spoiler.

Filmi family tree: Guess who Kajol's legendary granduncle is!

Filmi family tree: Guess who Kajol's legendary granduncle is!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2013

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

'Jaya is right. We all need to defend our beloved film industry'

'Jaya is right. We all need to defend our beloved film industry'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'I haven't seen such a vicious campaign to tarnish our industry's reputation.' 'Ever since Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic death, any and everyone thinks it is their right to speak of the industry as a filthy place.'

Aparna Sen, Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana: Bollywood pays tribute to Manna Dey

Aparna Sen, Amitabh Bachchan, Shabana: Bollywood pays tribute to Manna Dey

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Bollywood pays tribute to Manna Dey.

Aishwarya, daughter Aaradhya test positive for coronavirus

Aishwarya, daughter Aaradhya test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Aishwarya's mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan has tested negative.

As protests rage outside his house, Salman apologises for Yakub tweets

As protests rage outside his house, Salman apologises for Yakub tweets

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Deleting his earlier tweets, Khan said that his father Salim Khan called him and said he should retract his tweets as they had the potential to create "misunderstanding".

When Kareena, Madhuri, Kajol were 20

When Kareena, Madhuri, Kajol were 20

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Sukanya Verma shares a mix of images shared by Bollywood celebrities on social media and movie captures of our favourite stars back when they were 20.

Daily Game: Guess who this famous actor is!

Daily Game: Guess who this famous actor is!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Know your Bollywood stars well? Test your filmi gyaan here!

Kalki Koechlin, Ranveer Singh and a launch

Kalki Koechlin, Ranveer Singh and a launch

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Meet the man who makes Bollywood look good!

PIX: Shatrughan Sinha, Ranjit at Andhericha Raja

PIX: Shatrughan Sinha, Ranjit at Andhericha Raja

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The last of Ganpati revelry in Bollywood.

The HOTTEST South Actors

The HOTTEST South Actors

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Joginder Tuteja lists the 10 hottest south actors, who carry a pan-India appeal.

Daily Game: Guess who these famous siblings are!

Daily Game: Guess who these famous siblings are!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Know your Bollywood stars well? Test your filmi gyaan here!

Tom Alter passes away

Tom Alter passes away

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

'So much goodness. Warmth. Friendly. Attracts and exudes positivity and peace. A distinct voice.' Bollywood salutes the veteran actor.

PIX: Deepika, Katrina party with Shah Rukh

PIX: Deepika, Katrina party with Shah Rukh

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Just a day before Shabana Azmi met with a road accident on January 18, she was celebrating husband Javed Akhtar's 75th birthday bash with the rest of Bollywood. And it was a full house, as *everyone* came forward to pay their salaams to one of Bollywood's leading writers and poets.

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya attend a filmi wedding

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya attend a filmi wedding

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Lyricist Sameer has much reason to celebrate!

The Kerala You Should Discover

The Kerala You Should Discover

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Kerala will be one of those places where the line between tourism, a land, a people and their way of life will blur. It won't be tourism; it will be a visit to experience Kerala.

It's a baby boy for Kareena, Saif!

It's a baby boy for Kareena, Saif!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Family members and industry colleagues took to social media to congratulate the couple.

'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar dies due to COVID-19

'Shooter Dadi' Chandro Tomar dies due to COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Octogenarian shooter Chandro Tomar, nicknamed 'Shooter Dadi', died on Friday after battling COVID-19.

Why this Raksha Bandhan was special to Shabana, Baba

Why this Raksha Bandhan was special to Shabana, Baba

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Shabana Azmi presents Mee Raqsam, Baba's directorial debut.

WATCH: Ranveer and Sara dance on the red carpet

WATCH: Ranveer and Sara dance on the red carpet

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

While the ladies dazzled the red carpet at the 26th Star Screen awards, the show saw a lot more fun and glamour.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Rakesh Roshan, Jeetendra celebrate Baisakhi

PIX: Shilpa Shetty, Rakesh Roshan, Jeetendra celebrate Baisakhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Bollywood gets into the festive spirit.

PIX: Aamir, Priyanka, Big B at Dilip Kumar's biography launch

PIX: Aamir, Priyanka, Big B at Dilip Kumar's biography launch

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

The long awaited book was launched by Bollywood A-listers on June 9 in Mumbai.

Daily Game: Guess who this FAMOUS filmi personality is!

Daily Game: Guess who this FAMOUS filmi personality is!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

Kangana moves SC seeking transfer of cases from Mumbai to Shimla

Kangana moves SC seeking transfer of cases from Mumbai to Shimla

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel have moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of cases pending against them in Mumbai to a court in Shimla, alleging there would be threat to their lives if the trial proceeds there because of 'personal vendetta' of Shiv Sena leaders against them.

Piracy eating up Rs 16,000cr of Bollywood

Piracy eating up Rs 16,000cr of Bollywood

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Highlighting piracy as the main problem concerning the Hindi film industry, founder of Yash Raj Films, Yash Chopra, said Bollywood is losing Rs 16,000 crore annually to piracy. During Ficci Frames 08, he appealed to the I&B Ministry to work out a plan of action against piracy. YRF has digitised its distribution in a bid to combat piracy. They are also getting aggressive on the new media. He lamented industry does not have the legal authority to book the wrongdoers in piracy.

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Were The Chola Kings Hindus Or Not?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The aftermath of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan has led to an argument that there was no religion as Hinduism in Chola times.
Instead, there was only Saivism, Vaishnavism, etc, and that the Cholas were Saivites, and hence not Hindus, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'End of era': Waqar, Tendulkar condole demise of Rishi Kapoor

'End of era': Waqar, Tendulkar condole demise of Rishi Kapoor

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Pakistan pace bowling legend Waqar Younis on Thursday condoled the demise of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, saying that an era has ended with his demise. Kapoor, who had been unwell after being diagnosed with cancer and was admitted to the H N Reliance hospital, passed away on Thursday morning.

Sabyasachi: 'Nobody can be more stylish than Rekha'

Sabyasachi: 'Nobody can be more stylish than Rekha'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Do you agree?

'RIP Chintu, you will be missed': Leaders grief over Rishi Kapoor's death

'RIP Chintu, you will be missed': Leaders grief over Rishi Kapoor's death

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The death of the veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor a huge loss for the Indian film industry.

India's first Oscar winner Bhanu Athaiya passes away

India's first Oscar winner Bhanu Athaiya passes away

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Athaiya, who won an Oscar for her work in the 1983 film Gandhi, passed away peacefully in her sleep, her daughter Radhika Gupta told PTI.