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The Last Film Asrani Shot For

The Last Film Asrani Shot For

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'We had just shared the warmest of hugs just a week back at the shoot of Haiwaan.'

The Bollywood Legend Who Almost Didn't Become One

The Bollywood Legend Who Almost Didn't Become One

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'What do you think... those working in the film industry are illiterate people? Why don't you go and work with Bimal Roy?'

V K Malhotra: Professor, Politician, Gentleman

V K Malhotra: Professor, Politician, Gentleman

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

In seniority in the BJP leadership team, V K Malhotra, who passed into the ages this week, was next only to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, L K Advani and Nanaji Deshmukh, notes Sudhir Bisht.

Fatima Gives You A Surfing Lesson

Fatima Gives You A Surfing Lesson

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Fatima Sana Shaikh learns surfing in just five days, and takes to social media to explain how she did it.

'Ekta Decided To Cast Smriti As Tulsi'

'Ekta Decided To Cast Smriti As Tulsi'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'Star didn't think Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was good enough to come immediately after KBC.' 'Except for Ekta, no one imagined it would become such a hit.'

Gulzar receives Jnanpith Award

Gulzar receives Jnanpith Award

Rediff.com24 May 2025

'We met Gulzar sahab at his residence to honour him with the Jnanpith Award. Gulzar sahab's son-in-law Govind Sandhu, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, his wife Rekha, and a few writers were present on this occasion.'

Oppn's Chakka Jam Hits Normal Life In Bihar

Oppn's Chakka Jam Hits Normal Life In Bihar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Wednesday's joint protest march in Patna marked a significant moment, with Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of Opposition in the Bihar assembly, leading a unified demonstration -- perhaps a first in the state's recent political history.

'Video Was Extremely Misinterpreted'

'Video Was Extremely Misinterpreted'

Rediff.com5 May 2025

'I genuinely don't have the energy to indulge more but I do this as responsibility for my peers that I truly admire.'

Why Sitaare Zameen Par Was 'Indianised'

Why Sitaare Zameen Par Was 'Indianised'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'What is fascinating about Aamir sir is that the audience in him is still alive and throbbing.' 'He still cries. He still laughs.'

'I Never Took My Career Seriously'

'I Never Took My Career Seriously'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'I didn't like doing jhatak-mataks. I would subconsciously start feeling, 'Oh my God, my makeup man and my driver will be watching this.''

First time no foreign attempt to disrupt Parliament session: Modi

First time no foreign attempt to disrupt Parliament session: Modi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that there have been no attempts from abroad to stoke trouble in India ahead of the Parliament's Budget session, which begins on Saturday. Modi's statement comes as his government prepares to present its first full-fledged budget in its third term. He expressed confidence that the Budget session will infuse new confidence and energy in attaining the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, and said his government has been working in a mission mode for an all-round development.

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

The Genius Behind Bollywood's Beautiful Words

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

As a uniquely multi-hyphenated writer-director-lyricist-author, Gulzar has built a reputation across multiple spheres of film-making and literary creative endeavours. Dinesh Raheja salutes the Master who turns 90 on Sunday.

'Take Back Laadki Bahin Money, Just Stop Mehngai'

'Take Back Laadki Bahin Money, Just Stop Mehngai'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

'We are happy that the money has come to us immediately after it was announced.' 'For once, the government did what it promised.'

I've started bowling but I won't take chances: Shami

I've started bowling but I won't take chances: Shami

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Mohammed Shami is open to playing domestic cricket if needed to make a comeback to the Indian team.

'I Was Not Expecting An Oscar Entry'

'I Was Not Expecting An Oscar Entry'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'Kiran ma'am, Aamir sir and my lovely audience have given us wings to fly internationally.'

Quiz: Do You Know Bollywood's Dulhans?

Quiz: Do You Know Bollywood's Dulhans?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

SRK Fulfils Jaiswal's Dream!

SRK Fulfils Jaiswal's Dream!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The scene encloses a famous dialogue from SRK's movie Om Shanti Om: 'Itni shiddhat se maine tumhe paane ki koshish ki hai, shayad har zarre ne mujhe tumse milane ki saazish ki hai.'

Will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists, warns Rajnath Singh

Will enter Pakistan to kill terrorists, warns Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Singh said India has the strength to take stern action against cross-border terrorism and Pakistan has started realising it.

Who Should Star in Bawarchi Remake?

Who Should Star in Bawarchi Remake?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Anushree Mehta will direct the remake of Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic film Bawarchi.

Neeraj Chopra sets sight on defending Olympic gold

Neeraj Chopra sets sight on defending Olympic gold

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Superstar javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday said he will do everything under the sun to defend his Olympic title in Paris next year and his World Championships title in 2025.

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

India Nets: Fit-again Jadeja goes full tilt; focus on Mukesh

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

It was an optional session at the Supersport Park but for India skipper Rohit Sharma, skipping the nets wasn't an option.

10 Times Sunny Deol Meant Serious Business

10 Times Sunny Deol Meant Serious Business

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

If there was a penny for every single time Bollywood's shiest movie star and angriest action hero pointed fingers at his adversary and warned him of violent consequences...

'Can Pak beat India 3-0 in Asia Cup?

'Can Pak beat India 3-0 in Asia Cup?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

India and Pakistan will play at least two games in the Asia Cup, and possibly a third if they feature in the final.

'Abhi toh Olympic ticket mila hai, medal ki koshish karungi'

'Abhi toh Olympic ticket mila hai, medal ki koshish karungi'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

India sprinter Dutee Chand, who qualified for the Rio Olympics, at an event in Almaty, Kazakhstan on Saturday, tells Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com that she gives her best when pushed by better and faster athletes.

Kohli thrilled to find form in World Cup year

Kohli thrilled to find form in World Cup year

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Kohli went on to congratulate Gill for scoring his first century at home as the youngster converted his start to make a sublime 116 off 97 balls.

Kushti badnaam hui hai: Yogeshwar on WFI's suspension

Kushti badnaam hui hai: Yogeshwar on WFI's suspension

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt on Thursday termed the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India by the international body as "very distressing".

Is Taapsee Kangana's 'sasti copy'? Ekta Kapoor Answers

Is Taapsee Kangana's 'sasti copy'? Ekta Kapoor Answers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

'Tamil, Telugu or Malayalam films are rooted in their culture.' 'Hindi films are not rooted.' 'English-speaking people are making Hindi films.'

Did Waheeda Rehman want to marry Dilip Kumar?

Did Waheeda Rehman want to marry Dilip Kumar?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

As Dilip Kumar turns 98 on December 11, Subhash K Jha brings us some lesser known facts about the thespian.

Rashmi Rocket Trailer: Tapsee Shines

Rashmi Rocket Trailer: Tapsee Shines

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Rashmi Rocket is both predictable and cliched, but Taapsee gives us an exciting performance, observes Laxmi Negi.

Bihar shelter case: Reunite 8 girls with families, orders SC

Bihar shelter case: Reunite 8 girls with families, orders SC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

It also directed the state government to assess the compensation liable to be paid to such victims under the scheme and submit a report to the court.

Amitabh Bachchan has a challenge for YOU

Amitabh Bachchan has a challenge for YOU

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Amitabh Bachchan has come up with a tongue-twister challenge to promote Gulabo Sitabo.

Genius Review: Corny, mundane... Sigh

Genius Review: Corny, mundane... Sigh

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'In the end, you are left weeping not for the desh bhakt hero or his broken leg/heart, but because the movie is finally over and you can get back to your life,' says Stanessa Fernandes.

Don't miss! Jaya Bachchan's amazing performances

Don't miss! Jaya Bachchan's amazing performances

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

As Jaya Bachchan turns 73 today, Subhash K Jha remembers her lesser known performances.

Advice to self: 'Keep trying. You won't lose anything'

Advice to self: 'Keep trying. You won't lose anything'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Someshwar Shinde Baliram shares a message for his 15-year-old self.

'I was supposed to play Guddi'

'I was supposed to play Guddi'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'Then suddenly, I was out, Jaya was doing Guddi instead.'

When Rajesh Khanna apologised to Anand director

When Rajesh Khanna apologised to Anand director

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Character actor Seema Deo looks back at her career in films, and the movie legends she's shared the screen with.

'There might be many better actors than me'

'There might be many better actors than me'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

''This body is mine. And bearing its burden has become quite a task,' Dilip Kumar once told Subhash K Jha.'

'Peace of mind toh nahin hai ji'

'Peace of mind toh nahin hai ji'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'It makes no sense at all to leave because I have my whole family with me.' 'My wife and children are citizens here.'

He runs an organisation that fights for the right of beggars

He runs an organisation that fights for the right of beggars

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Tarique Mohammed Quereshi, a graduate of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai heads Koshish, an organisation that fights for the rights of beggars.

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.