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The Lataji I Knew

The Lataji I Knew

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

I spent almost all my life trying to figure out how anyone could express so many shades of human feeling in her voice, wonders Subhash K Jha.

'Keeravaaniji Is A True Representation Of India'

'Keeravaaniji Is A True Representation Of India'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

'Keeravaaniji doesn't work in isolation.' 'He responds to stories, situations and the emotional core of a film.' 'That's why his tunes are so different.' 'Unchiseled emotional masterpieces.'

'Dada, you will be missed'

'Dada, you will be missed'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Life was a canvas and Pradeep Sarkar painted with full intensity -- be it an ad film or a feature film.'

Jaya Bachchan bats for Bollywood in RS; toasted for her speech

Jaya Bachchan bats for Bollywood in RS; toasted for her speech

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Though Bachchan did not take any names, her remarks come a day after BJP's Lok Sabha MP and Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan said there was problem of drug addiction in the film industry and also actor Kangana Ranaut's recent remarks calling Bollywood a 'gutter'.

COVID-19 Vaccine: What Sonu Sood plans to do

COVID-19 Vaccine: What Sonu Sood plans to do

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

'A lot of people are shying away from taking the vaccination.' 'It's high time we started a trust campaign for the vaccination so that those who are suspicious of the vaccine would realise it is completely safe.'

No Emmys for Nawazuddin, Vir Das

No Emmys for Nawazuddin, Vir Das

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The Indian entertainment industry has come away empty-handed from the International Emmy Awards 2021 in New York City on November 22.

The second season of Scam is on...

The second season of Scam is on...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Tentatively titled Scam 2003: The Curious Case of Abdul Karim Telgi, the show will be adapted from the book Reporter Ki Diary, authored by Sanjay Singh, who is credited with breaking the story back in time.

'OTT, cinema can co-exist without overpowering the other'

'OTT, cinema can co-exist without overpowering the other'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'OTT is the present of the entertainment industry and it can be the future as well.'

'Kashmir Files has turned out to be the people's film'

'Kashmir Files has turned out to be the people's film'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'This film has changed me from within.'

Model found hanging in Kolkata, 3rd incident in fortnight; husband summoned

Model found hanging in Kolkata, 3rd incident in fortnight; husband summoned

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Manjusha Niyogi, 26, who was found hanging earlier in the day, attempted to die by suicide earlier as well, the police said.

India rejoice historic badminton triumph in Thomas Cup

India rejoice historic badminton triumph in Thomas Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2022

'The Indian badminton team has scripted history'

Media one of most adversely affected sectors due to COVID-19

Media one of most adversely affected sectors due to COVID-19

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The report suggests that one of the major impacts of COVID-19 on the media and entertainment industry is the instability caused and the downfall in the advertising revenues across all media segments

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

A REBEL Called Preity Zinta

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'I am not the kind of person who will stand up and complain. I have no complaints against anyone. If I've been away from the entertainment industry, it's because I am not into selling myself.'

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Such a great man is rare not only in the Telugu film industry, but in the Indian film industry as well.'

Hard-hit businesses stocks are set for a good time

Hard-hit businesses stocks are set for a good time

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The key risks against a fast recovery would include long delays in business travel resumption, delays in commissioning, etc.

Salman may get salary cut for Tiger 3

Salman may get salary cut for Tiger 3

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'No production house can afford to pay what A-listers were demanding before the pandemic.'

Bhojpuri actress Anupama Pathak dies by suicide

Bhojpuri actress Anupama Pathak dies by suicide

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

A day before taking the extreme step, she had shared a Facebook video that she was cheated and was unable to trust anyone.

'People Know How To Say I Love You In Korean'

'People Know How To Say I Love You In Korean'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'Everyone is watching Korean content.' 'Their films are a lot like our Indian films.' 'Their emotion, expressions, it's all very Indian.'

Openings for permanent jobs to be hit badly

Openings for permanent jobs to be hit badly

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Job openings for permanent staffers at fresher level will be adversely affected due to the overall hiring freeze amid the second wave of COVID-19, while temporary or gig workers seem to be better placed, says a survey. According to a survey by staffing and HR services company Genius Consultants, over 57 per cent respondents believe that new job positions for permanent employees will suffer a major impact of the overall hiring freeze. However, just 43 per cent of respondents believe the same for temporary or gig workers, it noted.

'Will audiences be ready to enter cinema halls?'

'Will audiences be ready to enter cinema halls?'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'The entertainment industry is on the verge of a big, big, change over the next few months and years.'

'I don't feel 51'

'I don't feel 51'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'I don't allow any negativity in my life.' 'You won't see me moping over a flop or preening over a hit.'

'Shah Rukh is being targeted for who he is'

'Shah Rukh is being targeted for who he is'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'When you target Shah Rukh's 23-year-old son, everyone can see what you're doing.'

Gangubai, Valimai, Bheemla Nayak draw crowds to cinemas

Gangubai, Valimai, Bheemla Nayak draw crowds to cinemas

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

'The weekend advance booking are extremely encouraging for these movies, and the extended break due to Mahashivratri, will provide a significant impetus.'

'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

'People are realising his 'Pappu' image has no truth'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'Rahul Gandhi has shown courage to heal the heart of democracy.'

How Kapil Sharma Went To Hell And Came Back

How Kapil Sharma Went To Hell And Came Back

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

On Kapil Sharma's 41st birthday, Subhash K Jha looks back on the comic's fall and resurrection.

'Kohli is an amazing character, we need people like him'

'Kohli is an amazing character, we need people like him'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Former England captain Michael Vaughan hailed Virat Kohli as an incredible leader, saying the India skipper gave a tactical masterclass to how to win a Test match.

Is Rhea *not* welcome in Bollywood?

Is Rhea *not* welcome in Bollywood?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'After what she went through, do you think this snub would shatter her?'

Will Kashmir Files TRAMPLE RRR at Box Office?

Will Kashmir Files TRAMPLE RRR at Box Office?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'We didn't realise what a tsunami The Kashmir Files was going to be.'

How metaverse is going to make a big difference in our lives

How metaverse is going to make a big difference in our lives

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Move over 3D, 4D and 5D. Cinema is now eyeing the metaverse experience. On February 15, Bollywood producer Vashu Bhagnani's production company, Pooja Entertainment, forayed into the metaverse and bought its first piece of virtual land. The space, called Poojaverse, will be a virtual area where the company will create an immersive experience for moviegoers, starting with BadeMiyan ChoteMiyan, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff. Promotional events for the film, slated for release on Christmas 2023, will be held in the metaverse, says the company. The metaverse might still be in its infancy, but producers like Deepshikha Deshmukh say, "The ecosystem will only grow from here. "Metaverse will soon be the go-to place for everything virtual related to films."

'Love is not just about loving a man'

'Love is not just about loving a man'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

'Our age doesn't define our maturity, our experiences in life do.'

What Jacqueline loves about Bollywood

What Jacqueline loves about Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Hard work and talent finds its way even through the darkest tunnel.'

Bollywood to give theatres a KICK START!

Bollywood to give theatres a KICK START!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

'The opening up of theatres is well-timed to coincide with the festival season and give a big push. We expect box office collections to reach 2019 levels when they stood at Rs 10,000 crore.' Surajeet Das Gupta reports.

UP polls: Cong, BJP spar over ex-Miss Bikini India

UP polls: Cong, BJP spar over ex-Miss Bikini India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Archana, a beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss Bikini India 2018, Miss Uttar Pradesh 2014 and Miss Cosmo World 2018, had joined the Congress party in November 2021.

Law minister may veto Bollywood contracts

Law minister may veto Bollywood contracts

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

It is not nepotism nor 'gangeism' that is the bane of a newcomer's existence. It's these draconian contracts.

Sidharth Shukla's viscera sent to lab for probe

Sidharth Shukla's viscera sent to lab for probe

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Sidharth Shukla's viscera sent to lab for further probe The viscera and a few other internal organs of actor Sidharth Shukla, who died of a heart attack on Thursday at the age of 40, have been sent to laboratories for forensic examination, sources said on Friday.

Yuvraj's party: Hazel Keech, Kim Sharma spotted together

Yuvraj's party: Hazel Keech, Kim Sharma spotted together

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Take a look at the pictures from Yuvraj Singh's retirement party:

Bharti Singh, husband remanded to custody till Dec 4

Bharti Singh, husband remanded to custody till Dec 4

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Both Singh and her husband are accused of consuming ganja

US media CEOs pitch for faster 4G roll-out, digitisation

US media CEOs pitch for faster 4G roll-out, digitisation

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

The focus was on the role that the media and entertainment industry can play in development and generation of employment opportunities in India

Why Janhvi Kapoor was in Tirupati on her birthday

Why Janhvi Kapoor was in Tirupati on her birthday

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

'We all need the blessings of the gods at a time when we are just breathing free again after the pandemic.'

Zee - Sony merger deal sealed; Punit Goenka to be MD, CEO

Zee - Sony merger deal sealed; Punit Goenka to be MD, CEO

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt Ltd (SPNI) and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) on Wednesday said they have signed definitive agreements for their merger following conclusion of an exclusive negotiation period during which both parties conducted mutual due diligence. In a joint statement, the two companies said they have "signed definitive agreements to merge ZEEL with and into SPNI and combine their linear networks, digital assets, production operations and program libraries". The agreements follow the conclusion of an exclusive negotiation period during which ZEEL and SPNI conducted mutual due diligence, it added.