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The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'Had anyone asked me if I was Aamir Khan, I would have admitted to it.' Senior movie journalist Roshmila Bhattacharya flips through the pages of her many interactions with Aamir Khan, who turned 60 on March 14.

'Aamir Rushed Me To Hospital'

'Aamir Rushed Me To Hospital'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I couldn't see the injury but I knew it was bad from the expression on Aamir's face.'

PIX: Dhoni, Gambhir, Babita cast votes

PIX: Dhoni, Gambhir, Babita cast votes

Rediff.com25 May 2024

'I feel very happy that we are under democracy. The important thing is to pick the right people for your constituency. What we can do is more important than what the govt can do.'

Dangal's real-life hanikarak bapu: Mahavir Singh Phogat

Dangal's real-life hanikarak bapu: Mahavir Singh Phogat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

The man who inspired Dangal tells Saurabh Duggal how the quest for an Olympic gold began.

'Government woke up after so many days, solution must come out'

'Government woke up after so many days, solution must come out'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Bajrang Punia, Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik and her wrestler husband Satyawart Kadiyan, arrived at the minister's house for the meeting on Wednesday morning.

Meet The Contestants Of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11

Meet The Contestants Of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The 11th season of the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is all set to air from November 11 on Sony Entertainment Television.

Dronacharya awardee Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Dronacharya awardee Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The protesting wrestlers had also threatened return their medals and awards, including the Padma Shri, to the government after they were allegedly mistreated by the Delhi Police on Wednesday night.

Ritika, Phogat sisters' cousin, dies by suicide after losing wrestling final

Ritika, Phogat sisters' cousin, dies by suicide after losing wrestling final

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

Ritika, who is the cousin of Geeta and Babita Phogat, took her own life after she allegedly lost a wrestling tournament final in Bharatpur on Wednesday

'You will see a new Indian Tigress'

'You will see a new Indian Tigress'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'My father (Mahavir Singh Phogat, who Aamir Khan played in Dangal) has given me a few tips which you will get to see on the fight night.' 'I have given my 110 per cent for this fight.'

Wrestler Babita to tie knot with fellow grappler

Wrestler Babita to tie knot with fellow grappler

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Babita shared a photograph on her Twitter page on Tuesday, where the groom-to-be, Suhag is seen seeking the blessings of her father Mahavir Singh Phogat.

Babita posts photos from varmaala ceremony

Babita posts photos from varmaala ceremony

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Babita posted a portrait picture with her husband and her parents, and others where she and Vivek are exchanging garlands.

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

The Prison Which Is A National Pilgrimage

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The long queue outside Cellular Jail is a testimony to its place in India's national consciousness. The Andamans is also where the only British viceroy was assassinated and where Bose unfurled the Tricolour for the first time in 1943.

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The villagers have pinned their hopes for development on Ravi, whose success has much to do with the sacrifices and moral guidance of one man -- his father Rakesh Kumar Dahiya.

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

The Only Thing Aparshakti Wants To Change In His Life

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Much as I feel on top of the world after being a part of a special series like Jubilee, I would say my biggest achievement so far has been spreading happiness around.'

Aamir takes Dangal to China

Aamir takes Dangal to China

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The actor was accompanied by the film's director Nitesh Tiwari.

Babita Phogat, Mahavir Phogat join BJP

Babita Phogat, Mahavir Phogat join BJP

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

They joined the BJP in the presence of Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, party's general secretary in charge of Haryana Anil Jain and its state chief Subhash Barala.

'Maybe I was good enough for silver only this time'

'Maybe I was good enough for silver only this time'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Indian wrestler Ravi Dahiya says will strive to improve and complete the unfinished task of winning a wrestling gold at the 2024 Paris Games.

When Aamir took his 'tiffin' to Shah Rukh's house

When Aamir took his 'tiffin' to Shah Rukh's house

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan explains how he already lost 3.5 kilos for his coming film, Lal Singh Chaddha.

SEE: Ritu Phogat shares her training routine amid lockdown

SEE: Ritu Phogat shares her training routine amid lockdown

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Ritu Phogat, who registered her second ONE Championship win in February, is training for around three and a half hours a day. Phogat also admitted that cooking food is challenging and she is missing the food cooked by her mother.

Won't get threatened: Babita Phogat defends her remarks against Islamic sect

Won't get threatened: Babita Phogat defends her remarks against Islamic sect

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Babita Phogat claimed that she was getting threats after she had posted a series of tweets on the Islamic sect. #SuspendBabitaPhogat trended on Twitter as many users criticised her remarks.

Dangal trailer is like Sultan 2.0

Dangal trailer is like Sultan 2.0

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

One wonders if Dangal will beat Sultan's box office records when it releases on December 23. Then again, Aamir has the mind of a genius.

Cash-for-votes: Amar Singh sent to jail

Cash-for-votes: Amar Singh sent to jail

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Special judge Sangeeta Dhingra Sehgal has rejected interim bail petition of former Samajvadi leader Amar Singh in cash for vote scam and sent him to judicial custody in Delhi's Tihar jail, where he would remain until September 19.

#WinnersDoThis: Geeta Phogat's 'muqaddar ka sikandar' moment

#WinnersDoThis: Geeta Phogat's 'muqaddar ka sikandar' moment

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

In this series, we bring you your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers.

'Uncle Mahavir was 10 times stricter than hanikarak bapu Aamir'

'Uncle Mahavir was 10 times stricter than hanikarak bapu Aamir'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Olympian Vinesh Phogat says, albeit in a lighter vein, that uncle Mahavir Singh Phogat was '10 times stricter' than the hanikarak bapu Aamir Khan portrays in 'Dangal', a movie based on the life of the well-known coach and his proteges.

Minor's rape: Court calls report on complaint for action against cops

Minor's rape: Court calls report on complaint for action against cops

Rediff.com14 May 2013

A month after a five-year-old was allegedly gang-raped in east Delhi, a city court on Tuesday asked the Delhi police what action it has taken on a complaint seeking registration of a first information report against police personnel for their purported irregularities and sought a status report by May 29.

Children of another dangal

Children of another dangal

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

'Dangal gives people the impression that Geeta and Babita Phogat's rise to fame as wrestlers is a one-off phenomenon.' 'Many young wrestlers in Haryana are capable of reaching the same heights as the Phogat sisters, but there are few opportunities to train or make a living from wrestling in the village.'

VOTE: Your favourite Bollywood Sports Biopic

VOTE: Your favourite Bollywood Sports Biopic

Rediff.com29 May 2017

MS Dhoni or Sachin A Billion Dreams? Dangal or Mary Kom?

Dangal crosses Rs 100 crore at box office

Dangal crosses Rs 100 crore at box office

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

In three days, it made Rs 106.95 crore at the box office. Overseas, the film has made Rs 50 crore.

PIX: Sachin, Raj Thackeray watch Dangal with Aamir

PIX: Sachin, Raj Thackeray watch Dangal with Aamir

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Looking at guests from the special screening.

Ritu Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title

Ritu Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Phogat, who will make her MMA debut against South Korea's Kim Nam-hee at One Championship's Age of Dragons event in Beijing on Saturday,

Ranbir or Varun: Who should play Abhinav Bindra? VOTE!

Ranbir or Varun: Who should play Abhinav Bindra? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The biopic will be directed by Kannan Iyer.

Vijay Kumar wins gold

Vijay Kumar wins gold

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

While Samresh Jung claimed bronze at the Sajjan Singh Sethi Memorial Masters meet.

Pressure nothing compared to growing up rigours: Geeta Phogat

Pressure nothing compared to growing up rigours: Geeta Phogat

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Geeta Phogat might be feeling the pressure of making a comeback at the upcoming Pro Wrestling League after a long injury lay-off but the celebrated grappler said it is nothing compared to the "tough training" she and her siblings went through during their formative days. Inspired by the story of Phogat sisters -- Geeta and Babita -- and their hard taskmaster father Mahavir Singh, Aamir Khan-starrer 'Dangal' has set the cash registers ringing at the the box office.

Aamir Khan, Big B to star together in a film!

Aamir Khan, Big B to star together in a film!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

PIX: Sunny, Ranbir, Sonakshi watch Dangal

PIX: Sunny, Ranbir, Sonakshi watch Dangal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

This was one big fat screening!

The Indian Tigress is ready to fight!

The Indian Tigress is ready to fight!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'I want to win the MMA World championship.'

Dangal's BEST actor? VOTE!

Dangal's BEST actor? VOTE!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Which one is *your* favourite?

Tears to Triumph: How Vinesh Phogat inspires India

Tears to Triumph: How Vinesh Phogat inspires India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

The 23-year-old champion wrestler's Asian gold medal tells us that tough times don't last, tough people do.

Box Office: Dangal is a blockbuster!

Box Office: Dangal is a blockbuster!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Aamir Khan scores big, yet again!

'I thought I had committed a mistake by gaining so much weight'

'I thought I had committed a mistake by gaining so much weight'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Aamir Khan on Dangal and more.