News for 'jhansi-ki-rani'

Bigg Boss' Ashnoor Kaur Is A Style Chameleon

Bigg Boss' Ashnoor Kaur Is A Style Chameleon

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Sunlit beaches, playful hammocks, and lavender grace -- Akhnoor Kaur turns every look into a statement, every vibe into magic.

Raje is 'Jhansi ki Rani', will sail through Modigate, says Swamy

Raje is 'Jhansi ki Rani', will sail through Modigate, says Swamy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

BJP Subramanian Swamy on Friday extended his support to Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje over Modigate controversy.

How Manikarnika became Jhansi ki Rani

How Manikarnika became Jhansi ki Rani

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

10 Things You Didn't Know About Manikarnika, Rani of Jhansi.

Ashnoor's A Chulbuli Pataka

Ashnoor's A Chulbuli Pataka

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Ashnoor Kaur's style is a perfect mix of sweet and sassy.

The Sikandar You Must Watch Instead

The Sikandar You Must Watch Instead

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Salman Khan's Sikandar may not be the spectacle one hoped it would be. Many decades ago, Sohrab Modi made the historical extravaganza Sikandar that continues to inspire audiences today.

Anushka Ne Crazy Kiya Re!

Anushka Ne Crazy Kiya Re!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

In her alluring pastel dresses, happy cropped tops and backless numbers, Anushka Sen shows off her ability to be versatile.

Bigg Boss 16: Sreejita De's SPICY New Avatar

Bigg Boss 16: Sreejita De's SPICY New Avatar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Television actress Sreejita De is back on Bigg Boss 16 as a wild card contestant.

'Happy Women's Day. Here's To World Domination'

'Happy Women's Day. Here's To World Domination'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Bollywood folk post powerful messages on Women's Day.

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

'I learned about Bollywood by being a part of it'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'In India, I'm able to work with the biggest stars on creating a scene, creating that emotion, without being too hung up on their persona.'

'Betrayal is in Scindia's blood'

'Betrayal is in Scindia's blood'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

'The Scindias betrayed Jhansi ki Rani and now the Congress party.' 'So this is nothing new as he is repeating the history of his family.'

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

The Busiest Firang Actor In India

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'There have been and will continue to be, so many captivating stories in colonial India.' 'Obviously, most of the white people were British, so if I am going to take on a role in a film set in one of the most turbulent periods of Indian history, then it only stands to reason that my character would be of British descent.' 'But that doesn't mean all my roles are negative.'

The prince has no business accusing Muslims: Modi on Rahul

The prince has no business accusing Muslims: Modi on Rahul

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Jhansi ki Rani, special economic package and providing opportunities for the backward classes. These were among some of the many points raised by Gujarat Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi during a rally at Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh.

'I embrace each day as it comes'

'I embrace each day as it comes'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Life will test you but if you have resilience and fortitude, the crown will be yours forever,' says Miss World Yukta Mookhey.

'I was scared of Telugu films'

'I was scared of Telugu films'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Young Telugu actress Ulka Gupta makes her debut in Andhra Pori a remake of hit Marathi film Timepass.

Sushmita Sen to play Ashoka's wife

Sushmita Sen to play Ashoka's wife

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Mughal-E-Azam, Border, Asoka: Bollywood's EPIC battles? VOTE!

Mughal-E-Azam, Border, Asoka: Bollywood's EPIC battles? VOTE!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

War is as grand and consummate as love in Bollywood.

'Women don't understand women'

'Women don't understand women'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'In a family, your mother-in-law or sister-in-law are your core team.' 'If they don't support you, it becomes very difficult.'

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Bollywood's BEST Queen? VOTE!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Sukanya Verma looks back at Bollywood royalty, and asks *you* to pick your favourite!

Hundreds of women to drive tractors during farmers' parade

Hundreds of women to drive tractors during farmers' parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

In a show of strength, hundreds of women are expected to drive tractors at 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' on Republic Day, as a large number of farmers opposing the new agriculture laws will enter the national capital under a high security cover.

Rajasthan Governor wants 'adhinayaka' removed from anthem

Rajasthan Governor wants 'adhinayaka' removed from anthem

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Rajasthan Governor Kalyan Singh stoked a controversy by saying that the word 'adhinayaka' in the national anthem should be replaced with 'mangal' as it praises British rule.

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Kangana says '1947 freedom was bheekh', sparks outrage

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Manikarnika actor, known for provocative and often inflammatory statements, was once again the centre of debate -- and ire -- with politicians across the spectrum, including Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi, among the host of social media users and others who reacted with outrage for her comments at an event on Wednesday evening.

Kangana on her Queen of Jhansi film: It's very superhero-like

Kangana on her Queen of Jhansi film: It's very superhero-like

Rediff.com5 May 2017

'Usually, my characters are flawed but this one is extraordinary.' Kangana Ranaut discusses her new film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi.

PM gifts Rani Lakshmibai's petition to Abbott

PM gifts Rani Lakshmibai's petition to Abbott

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday gifted Australian lawyer John Lang's 1854 petition on behalf of Rani Lakshmibai against the East India Company to his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott.

9 Weeks. 7 HITS

9 Weeks. 7 HITS

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

It's raining hits in Bollywood!

Mamata is today's Rani Jhansi, won't kowtow to Centre: Trinamool

Mamata is today's Rani Jhansi, won't kowtow to Centre: Trinamool

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

TMC leader Dinesh Trivedi drew a parallel between the central government and the pre-independence British regime.

10 historical performances!

10 historical performances!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

We list down some of the memorable performances as historical figures.

Parrikar moots the idea for raising all women battalion

Parrikar moots the idea for raising all women battalion

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday mooted the idea of raising an all women battalion and stationing of women on warships besides opening the doors of the National Defence Academy and Sainik schools for them.

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.'

Netaji... a leader we'll never forget

Netaji... a leader we'll never forget

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com recalls the many ways in which he has been influenced by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Looking at Bollywood's GRAND scheme of things.

Is Congress better off without Scindia?

Is Congress better off without Scindia?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'Should the Congress take Jyotiraditya's departure as good riddance?', asks Mohammad Sajjad.

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'A historical with an identity crisis, initially the period drama cannot decide whether it wants to chronicle facts or fictionalise them in the tradition of a crowd-pleasing fantasy,' says Sukanya Verma.

'Sivagami is my favourite character in Baahubali'

'Sivagami is my favourite character in Baahubali'

Rediff.com8 May 2017

'If Baahubali were to be made in Bollywood, I would take Hrithik Roshan as Baahubali and Deepika Padukone for Devsena.' Baahubali writer K V Vijayendra Prasad looks back at the epic blockbuster.

'What gave Kangana the right to tamper with what I did?'

'What gave Kangana the right to tamper with what I did?'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'What I directed was pure gold. Kangana turned it into silver.'

Orchha: Where monuments speak

Orchha: Where monuments speak

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Orchha in Madhya Pradesh is among the many, many places in India where history comes alive. Lakshmi Sharath recollects her recent visit to the former princely state in Bundelkhand.

'Actors are mad'

'Actors are mad'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Shabana Azmi shows us a different side.

Bollywood's Parsi power!

Bollywood's Parsi power!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

And no, the list doesn't start and stop with Boman Irani!

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Haryana's mission to become an investment hotspot

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The state is trying hard to improve ease of doing business by several notches.

Why Uma Bharti is banking on the 'Modi wave' to win from Jhansi

Why Uma Bharti is banking on the 'Modi wave' to win from Jhansi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Although a fiery speaker and mass leader in her own right, Bharti has to necessarily fall back on what is being repeatedly described as a 'Modi lehar' to wrest this seat from the Congress, observes Anita Katyal