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'Yash Chopra never said an indecent word'

'Yash Chopra never said an indecent word'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Shabana Azmi never worked with Yash Chopra but they shared a very warm relationship. She pays tribute to the late filmmaker here.

Shabana Azmi injured in accident on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Shabana Azmi injured in accident on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

The incident took place near Khalapur, over 60 km from Mumbai, when the Tata Safari car in which they were traveling to Pune rammed into a truck.

Kangana tells court she has lost faith in it as it seems biased

Kangana tells court she has lost faith in it as it seems biased

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

The court has indirectly 'threatened' her of issuing a warrant on two occasions in a non-cognisable, compoundable and bailable offence, where as per law regular presence is not required, the lawyer claimed.

Getting groovy with Abhishek Bachchan!

Getting groovy with Abhishek Bachchan!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

On his 45th birthday, Sukanya Verma offers a playlist of AB Baby's 10 grooviest tracks

Time to protest online only over: Farhan Akhtar on citizenship act

Time to protest online only over: Farhan Akhtar on citizenship act

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The actor also shared an image that sought to explain the ramifications of the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizen.

Meet Bollywood's Greatest Romantics

Meet Bollywood's Greatest Romantics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Smriti Mundhra's documentary The Romantics has many, many, gems about one of Bollywood's most successful film-makers and more importantly, his iconic father, Yash Chopra.

How Sonia chose the nominees for Rajya Sabha

How Sonia chose the nominees for Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com20 Mar 2010

The six presidential nominees to the Rajya Sabha have reportedly been handpicked by Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, in an attempt to reassert her authority in the United Progressive Alliance government, which has allegedly acquired a pro-United States stance under the aegis of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.The five persons nominated are Mani Shanker Aiyer, Javed Akhtar, Dr Balchandra Mungekar, Bombay Jayshri and Dr Ram Dyal Munda.

Pawar hosts 2-hr 'non-political' meet of Oppn leaders

Pawar hosts 2-hr 'non-political' meet of Oppn leaders

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Leaders of several opposition parties including the Trinamool Congress, the Samajwadi Party, the Aam Aadmi Party, the Rashtriya Lok Dal and the Left assembled at Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed various issues facing the country, amid intense speculation about the possibility of a third front against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Salman's Eid celebrations

PIX: Shah Rukh, Salman's Eid celebrations

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The Khans celebration Eid in style!

Koda to remain hospitalised till Sunday

Koda to remain hospitalised till Sunday

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, against whom the Enforcement Directorate and the Income Tax Department are investigating money laundering charges, will not be discharged from hospital on Saturday, as he has an upset stomach. Koda got himself admitted to the hospital on complaints of stomach pain on November 3, after the launch of Income Tax raids on his residence in connection with alleged hawala transactions and illegal investments, amounting to Rs 2000 crore.

Anu Malik: Indian Idol is not about the judges

Anu Malik: Indian Idol is not about the judges

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The Indian Idol judge gets candid about the current crop of contestants, his penchant for arguing on the show and why he almost quit the show.

PIX: Celebs gear up for an IIFA weekend in Toronto

PIX: Celebs gear up for an IIFA weekend in Toronto

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Check out the stars as they navigate their way to the show.

In Pakistan, 18-month-old accused of murder

In Pakistan, 18-month-old accused of murder

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Believe it or not but the Pakistani police produced a year-and-half-old infant before a judicial magistrate as a prime accused in a murder case of a 20-year-old youth in Karachi.

Tabu launches Kaifi and I

Tabu launches Kaifi and I

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Here are some beautiful excerpts from Shaukat Azmi's book.

PIX: Kishwer Merchant's haldi ceremony

PIX: Kishwer Merchant's haldi ceremony

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Check out what your favourite celebrities have posted on social media.

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Dr Dang in Karma?

Quiz Time: Who was the original choice to play Dr Dang in Karma?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

First look: Deepika in Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey

First look: Deepika in Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey

Rediff.com19 May 2010

First look of Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey directed by Ashutosh Gowariker starring Abhishek Bachchan and Deepika Padukone unveiled

Mamata meets Pawar, flays Cong; urges regional parties to unite against BJP

Mamata meets Pawar, flays Cong; urges regional parties to unite against BJP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said she had suggested to the Congress that an advisory council comprising prominent personalities from civil society be set up to give a direction to the opposition, but rued that the plan did not materialise.

Ulema Council to contest LS polls in UP

Ulema Council to contest LS polls in UP

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Making a foray into politics, Azamgarh-based Ulema Council on Friday announced its plan to contest from over a dozen parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Burqa ban not demand of Shiv Sena or Uddhav: Raut

Burqa ban not demand of Shiv Sena or Uddhav: Raut

Rediff.com5 May 2019

Hundreds of Muslim women on Friday protested against the Sena mouthpiece.

Meerut: Cricketer Gagandeep Singh shot dead

Meerut: Cricketer Gagandeep Singh shot dead

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Cricketer Gagandeep Singh, who represented India in an under-19 series in Australia, was shot dead after being caught in a row between a shopkeeper and a customer in Meerut, police said on Saturday. Singh was in the city to play the G K Naidu tournament.

Meerut: Cricketer Gagandeep Singh shot dead

Meerut: Cricketer Gagandeep Singh shot dead

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Cricketer Gagandeep Singh, who represented India in an under-19 series in Australia, was shot dead after being caught in a row between a shopkeeper and a customer in Meerut, police said on Saturday. Singh was in the city to play the G K Naidu tournament.

BJP or Congress, who hits the high notes?

BJP or Congress, who hits the high notes?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress have launched their theme songs for the election campaign which presented a picture in contrast: while the BJP had its "Modi-versus-All" pitch with more than a dash of hyper nationalism, the Congress focused on political economy with basic minimum income and justice for all. As the campaigning heats up, here's how both the parties stacked up -- musically.

'We condemn terror, denounce it, damn it': Muslims

'We condemn terror, denounce it, damn it': Muslims

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Signatories to the appeal include actors Aamir Khan, Sanjay Khan and Javed Jaffery, cricketers Mohammed Azharuddin and Syed Kirmani, filmmakers Aziz Mirza, Abbas Mastan, Sayeed Mirza, poet and writer Javed Akhtar, script-writer Salim Khan and senior editor M J Akbar, along with a large number of other personalities from theatre, journalism, police and sports

PIX: Bhumi, Gauri, Kiara, Radhika watch Lust Stories

PIX: Bhumi, Gauri, Kiara, Radhika watch Lust Stories

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Lust Stories releases on June 15.

'I have become Ranbir, Shahid, Saif many times'

'I have become Ranbir, Shahid, Saif many times'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Ajab Prem lyricist Irshad Kamil tells us what inspires him.

PIX: Shah Rukh and family, Shabana Azmi at the airport

PIX: Shah Rukh and family, Shabana Azmi at the airport

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

'True defender of human rights': Twitter mourns the loss of Asma Jahangir

'True defender of human rights': Twitter mourns the loss of Asma Jahangir

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Following her demise, people from all over the world expressed grief and sorrow, taking to Twitter to send their condolences to Asma's family. Some famous Indians too, took to Twitter to condole and honour the social activist. Here are some of the tweets.

Zoya Akhtar to direct Farhan again

Zoya Akhtar to direct Farhan again

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

After directing her brother Farhan Akhtar in her debut Luck By Chance, Zoya is all set to repeat him in her next project.

PIX: Bachchans, Bhansali, Remo, Kabir Khan at National Awards

PIX: Bachchans, Bhansali, Remo, Kabir Khan at National Awards

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Check out the winners of the 63rd National Film Awards.

Key documents recovered from suspected ISI agent

Key documents recovered from suspected ISI agent

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

The investigators have recovered vital documents like map of the Harish Chandra Atomic Centre in Allahabad, documents related to the purchase of T-90 tanks and details of air show at Bangalore.

Fali Nariman among Padma Vibhushan awardees

Fali Nariman among Padma Vibhushan awardees

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

Former Indian ambassador to the US Naresh Chandra, noted litterateur Raja Rao (posthumous) and scientist S E Chandy George and civil servant V Krishnamurthy were also selected for Padma Vibhushan.

Rishi Kapoor does a cameo for friend Shabana Azmi

Rishi Kapoor does a cameo for friend Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The veteran actor replaced stepped in for Irrfan Khan in Chalk N Duster.

Javed, Shabana and Farhan sip Koffee

Javed, Shabana and Farhan sip Koffee

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Karan Johar talks to Javed and Farhan Akhtar and Shabana Azmi about marriage and movies.

Lataji lists her 5 MOST ROMANTIC songs

Lataji lists her 5 MOST ROMANTIC songs

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

'For those who like romance in their music, I suggest they search for this song.'

'I miss the Diwali smells at home'

'I miss the Diwali smells at home'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

'Diwali will be meaningful only when we eradicate the darkness in our hearts.'

4 Jet officials on Sahara board

4 Jet officials on Sahara board

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Jet Airways' $500-million deal to takeover Air Sahara got a boost on Monday with the home ministry giving security clearance to four Jet officials to be on the board of Air Sahara.

Zoya: Everyone in my family is a writer

Zoya: Everyone in my family is a writer

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Zoya Akhtar talks about her involvement in every kind of filmmaking.

Namaste London: Run of the mill

Namaste London: Run of the mill

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Himesh Reshammiya's new scoree is no fun.

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The last rites of the 102-year-old actress, who died on July 10, were performed at the Lodhi Road crematorium by her son Pawan in the presence of her daughter Kiran and grandchildren.