News for 'lata-mangeshkar'

Ishmeet wins <i>Star's Voice of India</i>

Ishmeet wins Star's Voice of India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2007

The grand finale, which was held in Mumbai's Andheri Sports Complex on November 24, saw thousands of fans cheering the participants.

'I want to sing for the rest of my life'

'I want to sing for the rest of my life'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Lata Mangeshkar tells us how she's famous for singing spooky songs!

Celebrate Lataji's birthday with music!

Celebrate Lataji's birthday with music!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Lata Mangeshkar has sung for a wide range of actresses. Her songs include evergreen classics and popular chartbusters through the years. The singing legend turns 80 today, September 28. We celebrate the veteran with some of her unforgettable songs.

Queen of Dandiya dedicates song to Empress of Melody

Queen of Dandiya dedicates song to Empress of Melody

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The Queen of Dandiya dedicates a song to the Empress of Melody, who turns 80 on September 20.

'Lata has long and gorgeous hair'

'Lata has long and gorgeous hair'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Legendary actress Kamini Kaushal recalls her long association with the amazing Lata Mangeshkar.

Reader Yousuf sings his fave Lata song

Reader Yousuf sings his fave Lata song

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

A reader send us this video. Check it out.

Sing your favourite Lata song on rediff IShare

Sing your favourite Lata song on rediff IShare

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Celebrate the Legend's 80th birthday by recording a song on Rediff IShare.

Special award for Aamir Khan

Special award for Aamir Khan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The actor-turned director will receive a special award from Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Smruti Pratisthan for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Photo: Shilpa's new fragrance

Photo: Shilpa's new fragrance

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The actress launches a perfume in her name.

Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'

Meet the Voice of India

Meet the Voice of India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

In conversation with the winner of Star's Voice of India, Ishmeet Singh.

'Latadidi was crazy about cricket'

'Latadidi was crazy about cricket'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

'She was not just a fan; she knew the game and could differentiate between a good cricketer and a great cricketer.'

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.

'Music directors never tried to find out my worth'

'Music directors never tried to find out my worth'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'If a hero wanted Mr Rafi to sing for him, naturally it had to be him.' 'Then if it was Dilip Kumar, who is a soft-spoken man, he naturally wanted Talat Mehmood.' 'Raj Kapoor wanted only Mukesh. Now you tell me, where did I stand a chance?'

'What a beautiful singer!'

'What a beautiful singer!'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

'There are hardly singers who could put life into a song the way Mohammad Aziz did.' Lata Mangeshkar, Alka Yagnik, Rajesh Roshan and Anu Malik remember the versatile singer who passed into the ages on November 27.

The first desi to win the US Spelling Bee

The first desi to win the US Spelling Bee

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian American children have dominated the Scripps Howard Spelling Bee in the United States since the turn of the new century. Long before this impressive trail of triumphs began, way back in 1985, Balu Natarajan became the first Indian American child to win the Spelling Bee. Rediff.com US Contributor Abhijit Masih catches up with Dr Natarajan as the 2021 Spelling Bee takes off this weekend.

Lata Award for Ravindra Jain

Lata Award for Ravindra Jain

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Birthday concert for Lata!

Birthday concert for Lata!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani will felicitate Lata Mangeshkar on her 75th birthday.

IT sleuths raid educational institutes

IT sleuths raid educational institutes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Sleuths from the Income Tax department on Wednesday raided five premises of three private education institutions in and around Nagpur as part of the state-wide action.

Make fun of Rahul Gandhi, not Lata or Sachin

Make fun of Rahul Gandhi, not Lata or Sachin

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf wonders why no one objects to jokes about Rahul Gandhi, but are upset when Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar are mocked.

Balki to throw star studded bash for Ilayaraja

Balki to throw star studded bash for Ilayaraja

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The party will happen in Mumbai on January 20.

Shyam Benegal nominated for RS

Shyam Benegal nominated for RS

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

Shyam Benegal, Shobhana Bhartia and Kapila Vatsayan come in place of Fali S Nariman, Lata Mangeshkar and Cho Ramaswamy.

Lata: My voice is very average

Lata: My voice is very average

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

BEST of R D Burman, in Lata's Voice

BEST of R D Burman, in Lata's Voice

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Pancham, like his father, was besotted by Lata Mangeshkar's voice and his career's finest songs were reserved only for her.

Lata records song with Nadeem

Lata records song with Nadeem

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

I never threatened to leave Mumbai: Lata

I never threatened to leave Mumbai: Lata

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

"Nowadays, no-news is made news. And the victim of such news has to issue a clarification. I am unaccustomed to such things," she said.

Lata's gems of a different kind

Lata's gems of a different kind

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

The collection designs include a lot traditional motifs set in diamonds.

How much are you going to lie, Raut asks PM

How much are you going to lie, Raut asks PM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

There is no record of Hridaynath Mangeshkar being sacked by the AIR, Raut said.

Saluting SPB: The Voice of Joy and Soul

Saluting SPB: The Voice of Joy and Soul

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

S P Balasubrahmanyam sang songs about life and loss with enough soul to break your heart, notes Sukanya Verma.

5 Films That Never Got Their Due

5 Films That Never Got Their Due

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

There are so many female-oriented movies, from Mother India to Arth to Pink. But there are some absolute gems that never got their due.

'Actors are not dimwits'

'Actors are not dimwits'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'There are so many actors and films that have influenced the lives of millions.'

Should sexy videos be banned?

Should sexy videos be banned?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

Have your say! The Rediff Movies Message Board

'I am not even the dust on his feet'

'I am not even the dust on his feet'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

'I don't miss having a child because Saab is like a child.'

Amitabh Bachchan turns commentator for Indo-Pak cricket match

Amitabh Bachchan turns commentator for Indo-Pak cricket match

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The Bachchan Baritone just got bigger.

Saroj Khan: Sridevi loved comedy songs

Saroj Khan: Sridevi loved comedy songs

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

'During Karma, Sridevi's dancing style was south dancing style.' 'She had to adapt to Bollywood.' 'She was hard working, and would rehearse a lot.' 'On the day of the shoot, she would get all her moves right.'

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Mukesh Lived The Songs He Sang

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Even after Awaara Hoon and Mera Joota Hai Japani, between 1946 to 1963, there were plenty of upheavals in his career. My parents had moved into two rooms of a chawl, with an attached bathroom, by then, but life was hard, and often there was no food at home.'

'He was a rare human being'

'He was a rare human being'

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Shabana sidesteps Lata controversy

Shabana sidesteps Lata controversy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

Rishi's brother, Rajiv Kapoor, passes away

Rishi's brother, Rajiv Kapoor, passes away

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Actor-director Rajiv Kapoor, son of celebrated filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, passed away on Tuesday, February 9. He was 58.