News for 'lata-mangeshkar'

'I have always preferred laughter to tears'

'I have always preferred laughter to tears'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'If I had a chance to live it all again, I wouldn't change a thing.'

Lata Mangeshkar to honour Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranveer Singh

Lata Mangeshkar to honour Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranveer Singh

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The award function will be held in Pune.

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.

Why Kishore Kumar Stopped Singing For Abhimaan

Why Kishore Kumar Stopped Singing For Abhimaan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Ever wondered why Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 1973 musical Abhimaan, the story of two singers who happened to be married to one another, has three voices singing for Amitabh Bachchan but only one voice, Lata Mangeshkar, for Jaya Bachchan?

Aamir, Ranbir, Shah Rukh at LataJi's funeral

Aamir, Ranbir, Shah Rukh at LataJi's funeral

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Film folk, politicians and sports personalities joined hundreds of fans as they paid their last respects to Lata Mangeshkar.

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

10 Songs That Make Us So Proud Of India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'It's amazing how many different kinds of patriotic songs we have in our country.'

Go in peace, Lata didi

Go in peace, Lata didi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

We will continue to be enthralled by your golden oldies we grew up with, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

When Lataji Was Devastated

When Lataji Was Devastated

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Biswajit, movie heart-throb of the 1960s, remembers The Legend.

10 AMAZING Rain Songs

10 AMAZING Rain Songs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Subhash K Jha selects his favourite rain songs. Do list your favourites in the message board below!

Lata Sang, Nehru Cried: The Real Story

Lata Sang, Nehru Cried: The Real Story

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

'I came to hear you sing Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon. I am glad I have heard you sing.'

Bollywood celebrates World Photography Day

Bollywood celebrates World Photography Day

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Bollywood folk share pictures of them clicking photographs on World Photography Day.

Did Lata-Asha turn their backs to each other while singing?

Did Lata-Asha turn their backs to each other while singing?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'There is absolutely no rivalry between us.' 'I've always wished her well.' 'And she has always looked up to me as her elder sister.'

Mood Off? Listen to This Playlist!

Mood Off? Listen to This Playlist!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of 25 golden melodies?

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

26/11 attackers still roam free, says Javed Akhtar in Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Netizens applauded him for calling out terrorism stemming out of Pakistan on Pakistani soil.

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Watch Raj Kapoor's Films On OTT

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

The world is celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary, but when was the last time you watched an RK film?

Nehru to Advani: Full list of Bharat Ratna awardees

Nehru to Advani: Full list of Bharat Ratna awardees

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The last Bharat Ratna award was conferred upon Pranab Mukherjee in 2019 and was posthumously awarded to Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh. The award was not given to anyone between 2020 and 2023.

'I never imagined Didi Atya would go away'

'I never imagined Didi Atya would go away'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'I kept thinking the bedroom door would open any minute and Didi Atya would step out...'

Nephew collects Lataji's ashes

Nephew collects Lataji's ashes

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

There is no word from the family so far on where will the ashes be immersed.

A Musical Night To Remember!

A Musical Night To Remember!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Amazing Songs from Vishal Bharadwaj's movies!

PM receives first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award

PM receives first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday was honoured with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award and remembered the iconic singer as an artiste who was an integral part of nation-building.

When Lata and Rafi had a fight

When Lata and Rafi had a fight

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'Finally it was S D Burman who brought us together.'

Govinda's Top 10 Songs

Govinda's Top 10 Songs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

On Govinda's 60th birthday on December 21, Subhash K Jha looks back at his top 10 songs.

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.

Farewell, Nimmi

Farewell, Nimmi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Nimmi, the legendary actress, passed away at her Mumbai home on Wednesday, March 25.

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

5 AMAZING Duets featuring Lata & Asha

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Mangeshkar sisters -- Lata and Asha -- have sung about 80 Hindi songs together.

Bharat Ratna recipients' tally touches 53, maximum awardees in 2024

Bharat Ratna recipients' tally touches 53, maximum awardees in 2024

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Till now, the maximum Bharat Ratnas were awarded in 1999 when four recipients were given the coveted award.

Dunki: The Romantic Shah Rukh Khan Returns

Dunki: The Romantic Shah Rukh Khan Returns

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

I was very happy to see the old Shah Rukh Khan back. Please, leave the action to Salman Khan, requests A Ganesh Nadar.

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

The Path-Breaking '70s Actor You Didn't Know

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Rehana Sultan was all set to be a path-breaker. The time was right. Hindi cinema had emerged from the 1960s musicals era. But somehow, leading film-makers of the time did not believe Rehana had that cachet. It was Zeenat Aman who ended up being the definitive taboo-trasher of the era. Dinesh Raheja salutes the trendsetter of the 1970s, Rehana Sultan.

Varun, Anusha, Sophie: Who's the better dancer?

Varun, Anusha, Sophie: Who's the better dancer?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Sophie Choudry celebrates the success of her song, Gori Hai.

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

'I am an Asha Bhosle discovery'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.' 'If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.' 'Ditto, if she doesn't.' 'She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.'

Have You Heard These Rakhi Songs?

Have You Heard These Rakhi Songs?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

You know the celebrated Raksha Bandhan songs. Subhash K Jha lists the ones you don't.

Ayodhya skyline imbued with saffron on the eve of consecration

Ayodhya skyline imbued with saffron on the eve of consecration

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

A day ahead of the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple, the streets and the skyline of Ayodhya have turned saffron with flags flying atop buildings, small and big, across the temple town.

10 Basuda songs that will enchant us forever

10 Basuda songs that will enchant us forever

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Basu Chatterjee's films have wonderful songs, 10 of which Joginder Tuteja lists here.

Madhuri-Sanjay Kapoor Step Out

Madhuri-Sanjay Kapoor Step Out

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Riteish-Genelia visit a salon... Neha steps out... Karan-Bipasha spread love...

When Lata Sang With Dilip Kumar

When Lata Sang With Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Subhash K Jha remembers Dilip Kumar on the screen legend's first death anniversary, July 7.

'If she is being mourned in Pakistan...'

'If she is being mourned in Pakistan...'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'...as much as in India, it's only because she sang for mankind, not the details on the passport.'

HOLI: 7 songs you must listen to!

HOLI: 7 songs you must listen to!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Subhash K Jha lists Holi songs that you have probably never heard.

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

WC Final: Modi's presence, air-show, grand function and 1.4 billion fans

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

When Kapil's Devils won the World Cup in 1983, cricket was still one of the sports in India and a champion team needed a true blue cricket fan Lata Mangeshkar to hold a concert so that each member could earn Rs 1 lakh.

'They were playing my song at Lataji's funeral'

'They were playing my song at Lataji's funeral'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'She brought so much craft, skill and spontaneity to her songs, it was almost impossible for me to match up to her voice on screen.'