News for 'classical dancer'

Astad Deboo and the dance of rebellion in Manipur

Astad Deboo and the dance of rebellion in Manipur

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

After performing with Manipuri artistes the world over, Astad Deboo, India's greatest contemporary dancer, performed with artistes of the Shri Shri Govindajee Nat Sankirtan in Imphal for the first time.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Bollywood's 10 BEST Dance-offs!

Bollywood's 10 BEST Dance-offs!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Before Shah Rukh Khan and his Happy New Year team wins us over with their dancing skills, read this.

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates its grandeur and grandiloquence in 25 glorious frames on its diamond anniversary.

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'I used to go to Sanjay Dutt, give him the scene, and then act it out.' 'He would say, 'Arrey, Girishbhai kar lunga'.' 'But I would insist: 'Nahin, main karke dikhane chahta hoon'.' He said this was the first time in his career that someone was acting out the scene for him!'

Is President's daughter ready to join politics?

Is President's daughter ready to join politics?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee's daughter Sharmishtha Mukherjee taking up campaigning for Delhi election has triggered speculations about her contesting the upcoming general elections.

Ajith's Top 10 Hits

Ajith's Top 10 Hits

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

As Ajith's Yennai Arindhaal releases, we look at the movies that made him a star.

My mother, Sitara Devi, wasn't adept at playing 'the game'

My mother, Sitara Devi, wasn't adept at playing 'the game'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

"She chose a path less trodden and turned it into a road paved with gold as far as her dance was concerned. There will never be another Sitara Devi," says her son, musician Ranjit Barot.

'People feel ballet is not our culture'

'People feel ballet is not our culture'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Apeksha Bhattacharya has dedicated her life to popularising ballet.

When Sanjay Dutt romanced Madhuri Dixit

When Sanjay Dutt romanced Madhuri Dixit

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt Dutt will act in a movie again after 21 years.

'I don't mind comparisons with Shahid'

'I don't mind comparisons with Shahid'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'When the film was over, Bhai gave me a look, expressing what he felt.' 'That look said it all, and meant the world to me.'

PIX: On the sets of Ek Paheli Leela, with Sunny Leone

PIX: On the sets of Ek Paheli Leela, with Sunny Leone

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Psst, all the shenanigans from the sets of Ek Paheli Leela revealed here!

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Hindi Movies to watch out for in 2020

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

As much as Rs 4,300 crore was generated by 2019 movie releases. But 2020 is all set to be bigger and better!

Mrinalini Sarabhai transformed Gujarat's cultural life

Mrinalini Sarabhai transformed Gujarat's cultural life

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Ahmedabad's cultural scene would not have gone beyond the garba, but for Mrinalini Sarabhai's pioneering efforts.

Why should Sanju take pangas?

Why should Sanju take pangas?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Why do the biggest, most talented and successful film-makers of India suck up to the establishment so breathlessly, asks Shekhar Gupta.

The dancing legends wowing India

The dancing legends wowing India

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Bharata Natyam legends Shanta and V P Dhananjayan discover they are a national sentation after their Vodafone ads.

When Bollywood hailed Ganpati Bappa Morya

When Bollywood hailed Ganpati Bappa Morya

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

No Ganpati celebration is complete without Humse Badhkar Kaun's hugely popular song, Deva O Deva Ganpati Deva Tumse Badhkar Kaun blaring out of the pandal speakers.

DIG Roopa: The tough cop taking on VIP culture

DIG Roopa: The tough cop taking on VIP culture

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

From leading the team that arrested Uma Bharti to exposing V K Sasikala's privileges in prison, the 42-year-old IPS officer is not scared of anything.

Investing lessons from 'professional opportunist' Sam Zell

Investing lessons from 'professional opportunist' Sam Zell

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Meet Sam Zell or the 'Grave Dancer' who made billions using his business acumen.

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Padma Awards 2016: Sri Sri, Anupam Kher, Saina Nehwal honoured

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee presented five Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and forty-three Padma Shri awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Dola Re vs Pinga: Vote for your favourite song!

Dola Re vs Pinga: Vote for your favourite song!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Go ahead. Pick a favourite!

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

All You Need to Know about Grammys 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Billie Ellish had a history-making night at the 62nd Grammy awards, as she swept the four biggest prizes: Best New Artiste, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

Rajasthan diaries: Where old meets new

Rajasthan diaries: Where old meets new

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The author revisits Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur and finds them to be a medley of the old and new

Remembering Geeta Bali: Hindi cinema's Little Ms Sunshine

Remembering Geeta Bali: Hindi cinema's Little Ms Sunshine

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The gifted actress passed into the ages on January 21, 1965.

'I enjoyed working in my first Kannada film'

'I enjoyed working in my first Kannada film'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Ester Noronha who has worked in Telugu films talks about making her Kannada debut.

'Ask shamelessly, be empathetic'

'Ask shamelessly, be empathetic'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Ashwini Asokan of Mad Street Den tells women to break stereotypes.

10 historical performances!

10 historical performances!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

We list down some of the memorable performances as historical figures.

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

How a 20-something found her groove at LFW

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A 20-year-old Kshamaya Daniel has her first experience of an Indian fashion week. She survives it to pen this photo diary of her colourful, adrenaline-packed experiences.

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

What George Harrison learnt from Ravi Shankar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Pandit Ravi Shankar was George Harrison's link into the Vedic world.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

'Karan Johar said he was blown away by our performance'

'Karan Johar said he was blown away by our performance'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

'We have been getting e-mails for assignments and events. People from random islands, like Seychelles, called us to perform for India's independence day. It's crazy to see how the internet affects the world. We feel blessed that so many people recognise us. We have even got mails from low-budget feature film makers in the South -- like they want us to be the heroines!' Twins Poonam and Priyanka Shah give us a jhalak into their lives!

Photos: Young achievers in the spotlight

Photos: Young achievers in the spotlight

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Photographer Pravin Talan's 2016 Calendar is a page-turner which celebrates talent.

Bappi Lahiri: Almost every song seems inspired today

Bappi Lahiri: Almost every song seems inspired today

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Music composer-singer Bappi Lahiri offers a sneak peek into what to expect in his US concerts this month.

Naveen Jindal on a hat-trick mission

Naveen Jindal on a hat-trick mission

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Industrialist Naveen Jindal, fighting to win the Kurukshetra Lok Sabha seat for a third time, has more than just Narendra Modi to contend with. Joel Rai reports.

'Dance is my love, my mistress, my passion'

'Dance is my love, my mistress, my passion'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Astad Deboo on the sweat and toil behind the beauty and elegance of his dance.

'I don't understand why men feel sex is so important'

'I don't understand why men feel sex is so important'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Straight talk from Femina Miss India Earth 2011 Hasleen Kaur.

'I was not sitting at home for two years, doing nothing'

'I was not sitting at home for two years, doing nothing'

Rediff.com10 May 2017

'I felt Meri Pyaari Bindu was my life story.' 'I have songs for everything -- I have songs attached to people, relationships, family, friends or some song that I have sung at a picnic...' 'If you think of your life, there's always a song attached somewhere.'

Mughal-e-Azam: A world class Indian production at last

Mughal-e-Azam: A world class Indian production at last

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

'We want to be a nation at par with the best internationally.' 'But why is it in theatre we continue to have such low standards?'

'The true meaning of Bollywood was Sridevi'

'The true meaning of Bollywood was Sridevi'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Fans share their Sridevi memories...

PIX: When Bollywood went cruising!

PIX: When Bollywood went cruising!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Here's looking at Bollywood's tryst with luxury cruise liners.