News for 'mangeshkar'

Pakeezah@50: 7 Unknown Facts

Pakeezah@50: 7 Unknown Facts

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Meena Kumari's classic film released 50 years ago, on February 4, 1972.

PIX: Politicos who got jabbed today

PIX: Politicos who got jabbed today

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Union ministers Prakash Javadekar and Giriraj Singh, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Maharashtra Governor B S Koshyari were among those who got the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on the fifth day of the second phase of vaccination on Friday.

Different by design

Different by design

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Tejas Mangeshkar tells us how he is creating waves in the realm of design.

The MAGIC OF Laxmikant-Pyarelal

The MAGIC OF Laxmikant-Pyarelal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Laxmi and I firmly believed that while working, the egoistic word 'Main (I)' never interferes.'

Which star, then 17, had a crush on Aishwarya?

Which star, then 17, had a crush on Aishwarya?

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Ranbir would follow Aishwarya around during the shoot, looking after all her needs.

Three films to watch on Eid

Three films to watch on Eid

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Subhash K Jha is not recommending Pakeezah and Umrao Jaan. They are beyond recommendation, he says.

'Before RD died, he called me and said, I desperately need work'

'Before RD died, he called me and said, "I desperately need work"'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Pancham was way ahead of his times. Picture chale na chale, RD's music was damn good.'

5 FUN FACTS about Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

5 FUN FACTS about Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

As Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! completes 27 years on August 5, Subhash K Jha gives us some fun facts.

Hema Malini has a surprise for you!

Hema Malini has a surprise for you!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Hema Malini, who will turn 72 on Friday, has recorded two songs for Durga Puja.

Meet Bollywood's Greatest Romantics

Meet Bollywood's Greatest Romantics

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Smriti Mundhra's documentary The Romantics has many, many, gems about one of Bollywood's most successful film-makers and more importantly, his iconic father, Yash Chopra.

5 FABULOUS Ganpati Songs

5 FABULOUS Ganpati Songs

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

As Lord Ganesha arrives in our homes, Subhash K Jha brings you five devotional Ganpati songs.

Tweet in favour of protesting farmers: AAP urges Tendulkar

Tweet in favour of protesting farmers: AAP urges Tendulkar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

This letter comes after a number of prominent celebrities, Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, tweeted in support of the Centre on the microblogging platform Twitter.

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

5 Films That Celebrate Sisters-Brothers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Subhash K Jha picks 5 Hindi films that celebrate sibling bonding.

Lata-Asha unite for a song

Lata-Asha unite for a song

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The song Ae hawa will release on December 10.

Guess who called Dharmendra to cheer him up?

Guess who called Dharmendra to cheer him up?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

'When she called to ask why I was depressed, my depression flew out of the window.'

'His voice had the unalloyed purity of a copper vessel'

'His voice had the unalloyed purity of a copper vessel'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'He could memorise a song in any language, but he understood the feelings behind the words in every language.'

From Saagar to Chandni: More Rishi Magical Melodies

From Saagar to Chandni: More Rishi Magical Melodies

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Sukanya Verma lists Chintu's memorable songs.

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

'The hardest part was to get the best out of Alia'

'The hardest part was to get the best out of Alia'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'Alia's chemistry with Shefali was great, and you can't rehearse chemistry.'

Have You Seen These Sridevi Movies?

Have You Seen These Sridevi Movies?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

On the actress' fourth death anniversary, Subhash K Jha selects his favourites.

Can Sonakshi dance like Helen? VOTE!

Can Sonakshi dance like Helen? VOTE!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Can Sonakshi match up to Helen?

'In Paris, they called out to him as Apu'

'In Paris, they called out to him as Apu'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'I was amazed at how lightly he wore his fame.'

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

In a first, a grand drone show will dazzle the sky above the national capital during the Beating the Retreat ceremony to be held at Vijay Chowk on Saturday as part of the country's 73rd Republic Day celebrations.

The man behind these amazing songs

The man behind these amazing songs

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Yogesh, who worked across generations with everyone from Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna to Amol Palekar and Shah Rukh Khan, passed away on May 29.

Guess Lataji's favourite Hrithik film

Guess Lataji's favourite Hrithik film

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

'He is brilliant in every role he plays.'

'For two hours, I forgot about COVID'

'For two hours, I forgot about COVID'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

'That's the magic of the movie theatre.'

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.

'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?'

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.

Have you watched these Sridevi films?

Have you watched these Sridevi films?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

On Sridevi's third death anniversary, Subhash K Jha brings us five of her films that you have probably missed.

'The idea of Hinduism is at stake'

'The idea of Hinduism is at stake'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'While the ordinary Muslim must speak up against Islamic fundamentalism, ordinary Hindus too have to speak up against the excesses and fundamentalism that exists in their religion.'

Facebook, Saregama ink global licensing deal

Facebook, Saregama ink global licensing deal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

This partnership will allow users to choose from a wide variety of music to add to their social experiences such as videos, stories via music stickers and other creative content.

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Bengali musical icon Sandhya Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Legendary Bengali semi-classical singer Sandhya Mukherjee, who had worked with leading music directors such as S D Burman, Naushad and Salil Chaudhury died on Tuesday evening following a massive cardiac arrest, leaving behind millions of mourning fans of all ages across borders.

'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.'

PIX: Madhuri Dixit shares stage with Bal Thackeray, Lataji

PIX: Madhuri Dixit shares stage with Bal Thackeray, Lataji

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Shiv Sena supremo was caught in a good mood, as he sat on stage.

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.

'Not a single mean bone in Bappida'

'Not a single mean bone in Bappida'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

'People sometimes ridiculed him for the way he looked or dressed.' 'Sometimes they ran down his music.' 'But I have never heard him say one bad word about anyone.'

Amruta Khanvilkar, Sai Tamhankar step out on the red carpet

Amruta Khanvilkar, Sai Tamhankar step out on the red carpet

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The big awards night from the Marathi industry!

'Ironic that KK started and ended his career with Pal'

'Ironic that KK started and ended his career with Pal'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'It's like he came on a Time Machine and left in the same vehicle. A fairytale ending, but not a happy one.'

Breaking! Deepika to star with Salman

Breaking! Deepika to star with Salman

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'Deepika can't play just a typical Salman heroine.'