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Navratri: Bollywood's Reign Of Red

Navratri: Bollywood's Reign Of Red

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

After orange and white, Sukanya Verma paints these pages red with the fiery shade that's loved for its striking symbolism in Hindi movies.

Leela eyes stake in Actis Biologics

Leela eyes stake in Actis Biologics

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

Bhansali: My Ram Leela sets are NOT damaged

Bhansali: My Ram Leela sets are NOT damaged

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

Reports of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's sets for Ram Leela at Film City being swept away by the torrential rains are false.

Ex-Cong leader Radhika Khera, actor Shekhar Suman join BJP

Ex-Cong leader Radhika Khera, actor Shekhar Suman join BJP

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Both Khera and Suman joined the saffron at its headquarters in Delhi in the presence of senior leaders, including BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde and national media department in-charge Anil Baluni.

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.

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Bollywood's Most Mesmerising Tawaif? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Dazzling, dancing and decked to the hilt, courtesans in Hindi films are a breathtaking mix of shiny fantasy and flirtatious poetry to behold.

Ready For Some Dark Love On OTT?

Ready For Some Dark Love On OTT?

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Holidays turn into horror, Bhansali brand of razzmatazz and tons more on OTT this week.

'Sometimes Sanjay Sir Would Be On Fire'

'Sometimes Sanjay Sir Would Be On Fire'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

'Before every scene, Sanjay Leela Bhansali would play two or three songs over and over again, especially when Sharmin and I would shoot, because it invoked his emotion. One of the songs was from The Last Samurai. Everything is in rhythm for him. If he doesn't have that rhythm in place, then something is off.'

Deepika, Rekha, Sridevi, Priyanka: Stars at Ram-Leela screening

Deepika, Rekha, Sridevi, Priyanka: Stars at Ram-Leela screening

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Take a look at the pictures.

PIX: Sunny Leone, Elli Avram watch Ek Paheli Leela

PIX: Sunny Leone, Elli Avram watch Ek Paheli Leela

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

'Women don't have to only sing and dance'

'Women don't have to only sing and dance'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

'When you are new, you don't know how the industry works'. 'But when you know where you are headed, the possibilities of being conned or facing unpleasant instances is reduced.'

Deepika: I'm eager to work in Bhansali's Ram Leela

Deepika: I'm eager to work in Bhansali's Ram Leela

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The actress talks about her new projects and dispels rumours about her relationship with Ranbir Kapoor.

Leela Naidu: A rare beauty

Leela Naidu: A rare beauty

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

A tribute to the Indian beauty who passed away at the age of 69.

Review: Folk flavour dominates Ram-Leela's music

Review: Folk flavour dominates Ram-Leela's music

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

With a perfect mix of folk and fusion songs, Ram Leela's music stands out from the rest and is a sure shot winner.

Leela group to open 3 more hotels

Leela group to open 3 more hotels

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

The Leela Palace and Resorts, a reputed chain of hotels in the country, has drawn up ambitious plans to come up with three hotels in Chennai, Udaipur and Delhi within the next three years, according to its chairman C P Krishnan Nair.

'Yesterday was traumatic, today is serene'

'Yesterday was traumatic, today is serene'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

It's an emotional time for Manisha Koirala, as she stars in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Web series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.

Heeramandi Leads May's OTT Releases

Heeramandi Leads May's OTT Releases

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

May offers a mix of original Web series and digital movie premieres on OTT.

Box Office: Ek Paheli Leela gets average opening

Box Office: Ek Paheli Leela gets average opening

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Will Sunny Leone score yet another hit?

Leela Prasad: Interpreter of moralities

Leela Prasad: Interpreter of moralities

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

For many years Leela Prasad, associate professor of ethics at Duke University, had known Sringeri only as visitors know it: As the home of a 1,200-year-old Shankara Math and Sharada Temple. But in this pilgrimage town in Karnataka, she also discovered the importance of orally transmitted stories in shaping ethics and daily life.

Leela Ponappa appointed Deputy NSA

Leela Ponappa appointed Deputy NSA

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

The appointment of Ponappa comes at a time when NSCS was being revamped following busting of a major spy racket in 2006.

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma.

Hotel Leela buys Kovalam Hotels

Hotel Leela buys Kovalam Hotels

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

Hotel Leelaventure Ltd on Friday said it has acquired the majority stake in Kovalam Hotels Ltd.

'Films Are My Bread, Butter And Jam'

'Films Are My Bread, Butter And Jam'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'This is where I grew up. The only business I know is cinema.'

Lost 10 of family in tragedy, will haunt always: Cgarh accident survivor

Lost 10 of family in tragedy, will haunt always: Cgarh accident survivor

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Jodhiram Dhurve said he will never be able to forget the accident as he has lost 10 members of his family.

The man behind Leela Hotels shares his story

The man behind Leela Hotels shares his story

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

For 89-year-old Capt C P Krishnan Nair, it has been a long diverse journey from his days in the Army to a textile business and hotels.

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'I joined Heeramandi's shoot right after completing Laapataa Ladies.' 'When I landed on the Heeramandi sets, I was like "Oh my God!" because this was for the first time I was seeing such a huge set in my life.'

The rags to riches story of Leela Hotels founder

The rags to riches story of Leela Hotels founder

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Captain C P Krishnan Nair may be 90 but his energy and passion for work has not diminished a bit even now.

Rate These Leader's Bow And Arrow Skills

Rate These Leader's Bow And Arrow Skills

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

How would Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Ojas Deotale, India's Asian Games archery stars, rate these leaders' bow and arrow skills?

Review: Leela caters to Biju Menon's fans

Review: Leela caters to Biju Menon's fans

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Leela may carry the buzz that it deals with a controversial subject, but there is nothing objectionable in the film, says Paresh C Palicha.

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

'Heeramandi wasn't another sex scene'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'While I was performing it, I had a weird feeling that people would love it because it's so bizarre.'

Sanjay Leela Bhansali starts work on Padmavati

Sanjay Leela Bhansali starts work on Padmavati

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Reportedly, the filmmaker signed Deepika and Ranveer for this film as well.

The Leela's new gamble: Will it succeed?

The Leela's new gamble: Will it succeed?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Capt C P Krishnan Nair, 90, has been a trailblazer of sorts in the hotels business.

Ram Lalla statue with Brahmos on UP's R-Day tableau

Ram Lalla statue with Brahmos on UP's R-Day tableau

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The tableau also depicts the first-ever operational high-speed regional rapid transit system (RRTS) of the country. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the priority section of its first corridor in October.

Why is Sanjay Leela Bhansali being targeted?

Why is Sanjay Leela Bhansali being targeted?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

'The film industry will remain soft targets and continue to be picked upon with no respite, with no choice but to give in due to personal safety and financial compulsions,' says director Suparn Verma.

PIX: Ek Paheli Leela actor Jay Bhanushali visits Rediff

PIX: Ek Paheli Leela actor Jay Bhanushali visits Rediff

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

'My smile was the biggest reason that my wife got married to me,' Jay Bhanushali tells us.

The Very Best Films Of Alia Bhatt

The Very Best Films Of Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

On Alia's 31st birthday on March 15, Subhash K Jha looks at her best films.

Leela to seek Mukesh's help to ward off ITC

Leela to seek Mukesh's help to ward off ITC

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

The hospitality chain Leela Group chairman C P Krishnan Nair, who is set to retire from active management this June, on Monday said he will consider partnering Mukesh Ambani if there are hostile takeover threats from rival ITC.

Roller Coaster Ride For Fighter At Box Office

Roller Coaster Ride For Fighter At Box Office

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The Siddharth Anand directed film has now entered the 100 Crore Club.

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

First woman elephant mahout among 34 unsung heroes awarded Padma Shri

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

India's first woman elephant mahout Parbati Baruah famous as Hasti Kanya, tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu, social worker Sangthankima who runs Mizoram's largest orphanage and plastic surgeon Prema Dhanraj who treats burn victims are among 34 "unsung heroes" awarded Padma Shri on Thursday.