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How Bollywood's Best Costumes Were Made

How Bollywood's Best Costumes Were Made

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

We pay homage to Bhanu Athaiya by celebrating her best creations.

Quiz: Do you know these Bollywood actresses?

Quiz: Do you know these Bollywood actresses?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Take the fun quiz!

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

Tendulkar recommended for Rajya Sabha membership

Tendulkar recommended for Rajya Sabha membership

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and yesteryear actress Rekha are among four eminent personalities recommended for nomination as members of the Rajya Sabha. The 39-year-old Tendulkar and Rekha will become Members of Parliament under a provision of the constitution that allows the President to nominate 12 members to the Upper House.

10 Reasons We Still Miss Shammi Kapoor

10 Reasons We Still Miss Shammi Kapoor

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

On his first death anniversary, we remember the legendary actor.

Mohanlal: People call me Companywala

Mohanlal: People call me Companywala

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Interview with Mohanlal on his third Bolywood film Tezz.

Ayesha Takia's sister Natasha gets set for showbiz

Ayesha Takia's sister Natasha gets set for showbiz

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Make way for the new kid on the Bollywood block.

Diwali: Bollywood's favourite festival?

Diwali: Bollywood's favourite festival?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Three very different kinds of Diwali songs from Bollywood films

Rajesh Khanna: Looking back at his Superstar Years

Rajesh Khanna: Looking back at his Superstar Years

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Here's a timeline of Rajesh Khanna's iconic life.

The Best  Rajesh Khanna Movies

The Best Rajesh Khanna Movies

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Here's a tribute to the actor as we look at some of his finest performances.

Abhishek Bachchan to try 'new' style of comedy in next

Abhishek Bachchan to try 'new' style of comedy in next

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

The actor will collaborate once again with his Drona director Goldie Behl.

EXCLUSIVE: Watch the Barfi! trailer right here!

EXCLUSIVE: Watch the Barfi! trailer right here!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

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A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

A NOT-SO-SENSITIVE Guide to Badhaai Do

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Badhaai Do carries its audience on the wave of those little farces that come with being queer in India, a land where masculinity still has some say, observes Sreehari Nair.

The Ten Worst Films Of Ram Gopal Varma

The Ten Worst Films Of Ram Gopal Varma

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The filmmaker's latest project Department opened to a very dismal response.

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

Was Kangana's National Award calculated?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'Of all artists who openly support the current political dispensation, she is far and away the finest,' argues Sreehari Nair. 'With the exception of perhaps Tabu, no Indian actress has done more to extend the range of the feminine mystique in Hindi cinema.'

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

10 Memorable Meet Cutes of Bollywood

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

At a time when human contact seems is at its lowest, two people meeting for the first time oblivious to their romantic future together is alluring than ever.

'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.'

Sachin, Rekha accept Rajya Sabha nomination

Sachin, Rekha accept Rajya Sabha nomination

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and actress of yesteryear Rekha are among four eminent persons who have been recommended for nomination as members of Rajya Sabha.

Review: Hate Story is a hate crime against the sex-starved

Review: Hate Story is a hate crime against the sex-starved

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Publicised purely on the strength of its 'erotic' content and scandalously adult themes, Hate Story delivers very little actual heat.

Chitrangada: Never thought of doing an item number

Chitrangada: Never thought of doing an item number

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

The dusky actress talks about her sexy item number in Joker.

PIX: When Real Life Couples Fizzled On Screen

PIX: When Real Life Couples Fizzled On Screen

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor couldn't make a hit film out of Agent Vinod.

5 MEMORABLE Shashi Kapoor Films

5 MEMORABLE Shashi Kapoor Films

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

On Shashi Kapoor's 83rd birth anniversary, Subhash K Jha looks at his top five productions.

Suresh Saraiya, one of the best-loved radio commentators

Suresh Saraiya, one of the best-loved radio commentators

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Haresh Pandya pays tribute to noted radio commentator Suresh Saraiya, who passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday following a heart attack.

'People change Friday to Friday, but John has remained the same'

'People change Friday to Friday, but John has remained the same'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

'That is why he has come so far and achieved so much.' 'Nicety and hard work never fails.'

How Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar fell in love

How Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar fell in love

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'Fifteen years of marriage and we are still deeply madly in love.'

Raja Sen's Ten Best Films Of 2012

Raja Sen's Ten Best Films Of 2012

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

The year 2012 has offered up several shards of cinematic joy.

Here's Why You SHOULD watch Shanghai!

Here's Why You SHOULD watch Shanghai!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

This Friday sees the release of Dibakar Banerjee's Shanghai, and we at Rediff can't wait for the film. Here are a few reasons why.

Shabana Azmi mourns the death of Umrao Jaan writer

Shabana Azmi mourns the death of Umrao Jaan writer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Urdu poet Shahryar was 76.

The 10 Scariest Villains of Bollywood

The 10 Scariest Villains of Bollywood

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Agneepath's Kancha Cheena and Rauf Lala remind one of the various sinister villians Hindi cinema has seen so far.

He taught Yash Chopra to make films...

He taught Yash Chopra to make films...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

B R Chopra was a reformist film-maker, way ahead of his times, says Subhash K Jha.

And they lived happily ever after? Not Quite!

And they lived happily ever after? Not Quite!

Rediff.com17 May 2012

We look at films where lovers meet a tragic end.

PIX: The Different Shades of Bollywood Moms

PIX: The Different Shades of Bollywood Moms

Rediff.com11 May 2012

With Mother's Day just around the corner, here's looking at the many shades of the Bollywood mother.

What does Bollywood EAT?

What does Bollywood EAT?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Sukanya Verma offers a glimpse of Bollywood's foodie folks.

I-T raids on Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee in 'tax evasion' probe

I-T raids on Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee in 'tax evasion' probe

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The Income Tax Department on Wednesday raided the homes and offices of Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap as well as his partners who launched the now shuttered production house Phantom Films, officials said.

Shah Rukh: I enjoy playing negative characters

Shah Rukh: I enjoy playing negative characters

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Shah Rukh Khan on why he loves playing negative roles.

25 Souvenirs We'd Want In A Bollywood Museum

25 Souvenirs We'd Want In A Bollywood Museum

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

What if there was one place to house Hindi cinema's most precious memories? Check out our wishlist of treasures we'd like to see in a museum of Hindi films!

Saif: I don't think Agent Vinod can go horribly wrong

Saif: I don't think Agent Vinod can go horribly wrong

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Saif Ali Khan talks about Agent Vinod.

'Sonakshi is a good dancer; Sonam is bad'

'Sonakshi is a good dancer; Sonam is bad'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Veteran choreographer Saroj Khan rates the actors and their dances moves.

Irrfan Khan: I don't know how to promote myself

Irrfan Khan: I don't know how to promote myself

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Irrfan Khan on his forthcoming biopic film Paan Singh Tomar.

The Top Detectives of Bollywood

The Top Detectives of Bollywood

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Here's a look at the very different ways ten A-list actors have approached the role of the on-screen detective in Hindi cinema