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Supertstar Rajinikanth awarded Padma Vibhushan

Supertstar Rajinikanth awarded Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The latest updates from the film industry.

Veteran singer PB Srinivas passes away

Veteran singer PB Srinivas passes away

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

The 82-year-old veteran playback singer died after a brief illness at his CIT Nagar residence in Chennai.

SRK: Proud moment would be when somebody remakes my films

SRK: Proud moment would be when somebody remakes my films

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Shah Rukh Khan launched the special Edition of Filmfare magazine recently, and spoke at length about shooting with Amitabh Bachchan and Dilip Kumar.

Pran to get Dada Saheb Phalke award

Pran to get Dada Saheb Phalke award

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The award will be conferred on Pran on May 3, which will also marks the 100 years of cinema this year.

Exclusive: Shaji N Karun's new film with Jayaram

Exclusive: Shaji N Karun's new film with Jayaram

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

The film titled Gaadha is based on the short story Kadal

'I wanted to remake Satyajit Ray's film'

'I wanted to remake Satyajit Ray's film'

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Actor-director Tinnu Anand, who once assisted the Great Master, speaks fondly of his mentor, and lists his favourite Ray films.

Tendulkar pays homage to 'versatile' Om Puri

Tendulkar pays homage to 'versatile' Om Puri

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Friday paid his tribute to Bollywood actor Om Puri, who died this morning after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 66. Taking to Twitter to express his grief, the master blaster said that Om Puri would always live in their hearts through the impressions he has left with his versatility. "You will live in our hearts forever through the impressions you have left with your versatility. We will miss you. RIP #OmPuri," Tendulkar wrote on Twitter.

Om Puri, acting legend, passes away

Om Puri, acting legend, passes away

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

He was 66.

Meet Madhuri, Aamir, Shah Rukh's make-up man

Meet Madhuri, Aamir, Shah Rukh's make-up man

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Make-up man Shashikant Mhatre has worked with some of the biggest movie stars, and is a treasure-trove of untold stories from behind the scenes.

Karan Johar: 11 Films That Changed Bollywood Forever

Karan Johar: 11 Films That Changed Bollywood Forever

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Karan, while choosing his list, said he would never be able to make films like these. 'It's that feeling,' he said, 'of being slightly inferior that makes you love these films all the more.'

The lady who romanced Rajinikanth!

The lady who romanced Rajinikanth!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

'I broke into Hindi cinema with Tere Mere Sapne and the song Aankh Mare become a big hit.' 'And now that song has become a rage again in Simmba.'

Chavan, Ajit Pawar condole Pran's death

Chavan, Ajit Pawar condole Pran's death

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Ajit Pawar said that industry had 'lost its soul' in Pran's death.

It is time to fix Indian news television

It is time to fix Indian news television

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'Of the 202 debates, 79 were around attacking Pakistan and 66 attacking the Opposition and Nehru.' 'The PMC Bank scam where thousands of depositors lost their savings got just one,' points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Now, watch Shah Rukh movies on Netflix

Now, watch Shah Rukh movies on Netflix

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies and Netflix have inked a long-term deal that will give the web streaming giant's more than 86 million viewers exclusive access to superstar's upcoming as well as past films.

Just why are we OBSESSED with Bollywood?

Just why are we OBSESSED with Bollywood?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The national media gave the impression that Hindi films swept the National awards which is far from the truth.

Just why are we OBSESSED with Bollywood?

Just why are we OBSESSED with Bollywood?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The national media gave the impression that Hindi films swept the National awards which is far from the truth.

Mammootty, the crowd puller at PBD 2013

Mammootty, the crowd puller at PBD 2013

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

When Mammootty -- one of the superstars of the Malayalam film industry -- took to the dais to talk about how India could use its soft power to its advantage, a sell-out crowd was a certainty.

PIX: Ranbir, Vidya Balan attend Zee Cine awards

PIX: Ranbir, Vidya Balan attend Zee Cine awards

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Vidya Balan, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and other stars were spotted at the award function.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

Yash Chopra: The king of romance, forever

Yash Chopra: The king of romance, forever

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

A legendary filmmaker, Yash Chopra changed the face of romance in Hindi cinema to become a brand in Bollywood with numerous hits under his belt in his five-decade long illustrious career.

Amitabh Bachchan's Top 25 Dialogues Of All Time

Amitabh Bachchan's Top 25 Dialogues Of All Time

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

We start off the Big B's 70th birthday celebrations with some of his iconic lines in his films.

Come... fall in love!

Come... fall in love!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2003

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Raj Kapoor and Bollywood find a place in Iranian hearts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Indian films, and Raj Kapoor in particular, have a special place in Iranian cinephilia or cinemadoosti, Ranjita Ganesan discovers on a visit to Iran.

The Beautiful Cities of Bollywood

The Beautiful Cities of Bollywood

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Touring India's cities with these movies.

Birthday Special: The many firsts of Aishwarya's life

Birthday Special: The many firsts of Aishwarya's life

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Here's looking at some of the firsts through her eventful, triumphant journey.

Stan Lee planning Hindi film on his Indian superhero character

Stan Lee planning Hindi film on his Indian superhero character

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The former president of Marvel Comics invented Chakra: The Invincible in 2011 which was his first Indian comic book creation.

100 years of cinema: Shyam Benegal lists his top five films

100 years of cinema: Shyam Benegal lists his top five films

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The filmmaker gives an insight of his favourtie films of all time.

10 BEST Ways To Remember Sridevi

10 BEST Ways To Remember Sridevi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Remembering Sridevi's strongest words on her 56th birth anniversary.

Review: Chaarulatha is Priya Mani's show all the way

Review: Chaarulatha is Priya Mani's show all the way

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Chaarulatha is a brilliant film that could have been more emotionally appealing.

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.

The talented Indian

The talented Indian

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Priyanka Chopra, Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui make a global statement on the power of Indian cinema, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

IIFA 2018: Irrfan, Sridevi win top awards

IIFA 2018: Irrfan, Sridevi win top awards

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Who won what at IIFA 2018? We tell you here.

Waheeda Rehman: Not keen on doing films now

Waheeda Rehman: Not keen on doing films now

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

The veteran actress looks back at her career.

10 lessons to learn from Amitabh Bachchan

10 lessons to learn from Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

As the superstar of Indian cinema celebrates his 70th birthday, we bring you lessons from his life and times

RGV takes a dig at Karan Johar's SOTY

RGV takes a dig at Karan Johar's SOTY

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrties are tweeting.

'Few paid attention to Rajesh Khanna's debut film'

'Few paid attention to Rajesh Khanna's debut film'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Excerpts from Avikit Ghosh's piece on the late superstar in the book Bollywood Top 20: Superstars of Indian Cinema.

Bollywood pays tribute to Rajesh Khanna

Bollywood pays tribute to Rajesh Khanna

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Stars mourn the loss of India's first superstar.

'Thank you Shashi Kapoor sahab'

'Thank you Shashi Kapoor sahab'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'He was full of life & Life was full of him'.

The Reasons That Led Rajesh Khanna To His Downfall

The Reasons That Led Rajesh Khanna To His Downfall

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

At his peak, Rajesh Khanna was a phenomenon unlike anything Indian cinema had seen. Sadly, it did not last very long.