News for 'hindi-cinema'

'K Balachander meant so much to my career'

'K Balachander meant so much to my career'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Veteran actress Rati Agnihotri, who made her Bollywood debut with K Balachander's wildly successful romance drama Ek Duuje Ke Liye, remembers the late filmmaker.

Is Lagaan the most underrated film of all time?

Is Lagaan the most underrated film of all time?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Tell us!

Diljit bags a Karan Johar film

Diljit bags a Karan Johar film

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Priyanka Chopra plays mum to an 18 year old! Bolly Gupshup with Subhash K Jha.

How Sholay has played out in our lives again and again

How Sholay has played out in our lives again and again

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

'A friend said there was a new phenomenon occurring during every screening. Audience members were mouthing the dialogues with the characters on screen.' 'It was a truly amazing experience. It was impossible to hear what was being said on the screen. There was so much noise, laughter and celebration in the theatre. And the film was not even a month old.' Aseem Chhabra remembers seeing Sholay twice in the couple of weeks after it opened.

Making Osama likeable

Making Osama likeable

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Tere Bin Laden's director Abhishek Sharma talks about his debut film and how overwhelmed he is with the response it has got.

Coming up with Bollywood's best costumes

Coming up with Bollywood's best costumes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Oscar-winning costume designer, Bhanu Athaiya opens up about her designs.

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.

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.

Shashi Tharoor: The Magic of Bollywood

Shashi Tharoor: The Magic of Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

'Our films are part of India's soft power in the world, and today they are reaching ever-wider international audiences: During the last year three of them, including Kites last week, opened in the US amongst the top ten grossing films of the week. Indeed, it's Bollywood that has helped India demonstrate that is a player in globalisation, not merely a subject of it.'

The Best Films of 2009

The Best Films of 2009

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

It's been a rough year for Hindi cinema, crippled by a producers-versus-multiplex strike that took out a major chunk of Fridays, leaving us all with lesser to watch.

Bollywood's daddy issues

Bollywood's daddy issues

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Here's a look at films with daddy issues, right in their title.

Classic director-actor jodies in Bollywood

Classic director-actor jodies in Bollywood

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Here's a look at actor-director combos in Hindi cinema since the 1970s.

The games Bollywood plays

The games Bollywood plays

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Here's a look at some of the more unconventional cinematic games Hindi films have played.

'No films excited me as Rang De Basanti did'

'No films excited me as Rang De Basanti did'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

After RDB, we will see Siddharth Narayan once again in Striker.

Prasoon Joshi: 'Good intent is the best beginning'

Prasoon Joshi: 'Good intent is the best beginning'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

'One hopes to make a positive difference with the guidance and support of respected minds.'

Bollywood's new seductresses

Bollywood's new seductresses

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Here's a look at ten of the recent bunch.

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.

Filmi buddies who deserve a reunion

Filmi buddies who deserve a reunion

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

Here's a wishlist for great pairs we'd love to see back on the big screen together.

Gulzar makes Ishqiya unforgettable

Gulzar makes Ishqiya unforgettable

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Once again Gulzar and Vishal Bhardwaj have conspired to give us a soundtrack to marvel at, that one intoxicatingly warm song leading the way.

Saif, Darsheel to receive Rajiv Gandhi Award

Saif, Darsheel to receive Rajiv Gandhi Award

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

Actors Saif Ali Khan, Lara Dutta and Darsheel Safary have been named amongst the recipients of this year's Rajiv Gandhi Awards for their contribution to Hindi Cinema. The awards will be presented on August 17 in Mumbai.

Just who was Fearless Nadia?

Just who was Fearless Nadia?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

One of Fearless Nadia's most famous scenes had her fighting the bad guys on top of a speeding train! She was often showed working out in a gym, which apparently contributed to a fitness craze at the time as well. Getting to know Fearless Nadia.

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma takes us inside 10 of her all-time favourite movie homes.

Resul Pookutty thanks Big B for Oscar win

Resul Pookutty thanks Big B for Oscar win

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Crediting megastar Amitabh Bachchan of being a "guiding light" of sound recordists in Hindi cinema, Oscar winning sound engineer Resul Pookutty has said that he owes his international recognition to the Big B.

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Teachers in Bollywood

The MOST SUCCESSFUL Teachers in Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Joginder Tuteja looks at the most successful teachers in Hindi movies.

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.

Bollywood mourns death of veteran actress Sulabha Deshpande

Bollywood mourns death of veteran actress Sulabha Deshpande

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

The veteran actress died on June 4 at the age of 79.

Why the Tragedy King turned to Comedy

Why the Tragedy King turned to Comedy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

After repeatedly essaying the role of doomed lover, Dilip Kumar, a thinking actor, found it diffcult to break out of in real life. Heeding his psychoanalyst, he flirted with some frothy roles and played the swashbuckling hero with elan, recalls Dinesh Raheja.

'People have started doubting one another'

'People have started doubting one another'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

'Previously, when people used to meet each other, without any hesitation, they used to hug each other or shake hands.' 'But no longer.'

Yeh Saali Aashiqui Review

Yeh Saali Aashiqui Review

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'Yeh Saali Aashiqui held my attention purely for audacity,' says Sukanya Verma.

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

'Salman's career as a hero is over'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'He's the biggest crowd-puller we have.' 'He still has the power, talent and most importantly, a mind-boggling fan base.' 'He is a darling of the masses, but he has to match the content.'

'Bollywood is a hard industry to break into'

'Bollywood is a hard industry to break into'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'But it is also an industry that is very accepting when they see talent and hard work.'

How Dabangg's Munni badnaam hui was made

How Dabangg's Munni badnaam hui was made

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'During this dry despondent period I understood that I needed to do something extraordinary to get the focus of people on me and my music.' 'I worked and worked and composed Munni badnaam hui.'

Nagesh Kukunoor to film Kishore Kumar biopic

Nagesh Kukunoor to film Kishore Kumar biopic

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Titled Kishoreda, the film will be produced by Percept Pictures Company.

'Rajni sir has excellent style'

'Rajni sir has excellent style'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Choreographer Brinda makes Rajni dance in Sivaji.

Shake hands with Dev Anand!

Shake hands with Dev Anand!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

A great chance to win great prizes!

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Bollywood's MOST JABARDAST JODI? VOTE!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Countless screen pairs have come together but only few can lay claim to that extra something called chemistry.

VIDEOS: Being Salman is such fun!

VIDEOS: Being Salman is such fun!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Salman Khan does not always make for a good interview, but he can be entertaining when he's being interviewed.

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

This Khan superstar told Gulshan Grover, 'Go ahead, become a star in Hollywood.'

Alia signs Meghna Gulzar's Kashmir film

Alia signs Meghna Gulzar's Kashmir film

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

'The subject is controversial, very controversial.' 'But then Alia is Mahesh Bhatt's daughter.

'I was pulling SRK's hair out!'

'I was pulling SRK's hair out!'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Rediff readers chat up Om Shanti Om director Farah Khan.