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The Best of Pankaj Udhas

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

His elegant body of work, LIVE and recordings, is a tuneful treasure whose melody and memory lives on. Fondly remembering the late singer and 10 of his superhit songs.

Legendary singer Shamshad Begum dies at 94

Legendary singer Shamshad Begum dies at 94

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

The singer passed away at her Mumbai residence.

Check out this TriPort CD player

Check out this TriPort CD player

Rediff.com7 Jan 2006

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

All We Imagine As Light Review: Ode To Hope, Humanity And Her

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Payal Kapadia's understanding of what it means to be a woman is as poignant as her authentic portrait of Mumbai's hoi polloi, observes Sukanya Verma.

Apple's iPod mini to cost Rs 20,500

Apple's iPod mini to cost Rs 20,500

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

Apple on Tuesday launched the iPod mini, the smallest portable music player ever to hold up to 1,000 CD-quality songs, in India.

Vaadamalli is a thriller with new faces

Vaadamalli is a thriller with new faces

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Vaadamalli, starring a handful of newcomers all set to release this weekend.

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?

What made Salman-Raamlaxman combo gold

What made Salman-Raamlaxman combo gold

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks at the hit music Raamlaxman made for Salman Khan.

It's the time to disco!

It's the time to disco!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

Balamurali refuses Jayendra Saraswati award

Balamurali refuses Jayendra Saraswati award

Rediff.com6 Dec 2004

The 74-year-old singer performed at the Shanmukhananda Hall in central Mumbai.

Bollywood pays tribute to Pt Bhimsen Joshi

Bollywood pays tribute to Pt Bhimsen Joshi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Here's a look at what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Industrialist T T Vasu dead

Industrialist T T Vasu dead

Rediff.com11 May 2005

T T Vasu, well-known industrialist and son of late Union Finance Minister, T T Krishnamachari, died in a corporate hospital in the wee hours of Wednesday following brief illness, his family said.

A R Rahman begins his journey home

A R Rahman begins his journey home

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

A R Rahman's world tour called the "A R Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour," is his first international tour after winning two Oscars and two Grammy awards for the score of the worldwide multiple Oscar winning hit, Slumdog Millionaire.

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Old-Style Romance In The Age Of Tinder

Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha Review: Old-Style Romance In The Age Of Tinder

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Right from the lofty title, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha keeps aiming to be an epic, and keeps falling short, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

'Real love comes and goes'

'Real love comes and goes'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'What happened to Raj and Simran after running away on the train at the end of DDLJ 20 years later? Have they become flatmates instead of lovers? What happens when the initial chemistry has worn off and love becomes a habit? This has always fascinated me.'

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

Musharraf loves music: Natwar

Musharraf loves music: Natwar

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

This Is It: Footage of MJ's last rehearsals

This Is It: Footage of MJ's last rehearsals

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

The King of Pop is coming to the big screen in October. Here's how!

First Look: Michael Jackson's This Is It poster

First Look: Michael Jackson's This Is It poster

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Rare behind-the-scenes moments have been captured in a film to be released on October 28.

Study and work in Scotland

Study and work in Scotland

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

Now, a book on Lata Mangeshkar

Now, a book on Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com18 May 2009

A book chronicling the life and times of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar in the form of conversations with her was released on May 15.

Wish Asha with a song!

Wish Asha with a song!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

Wish the ageless singer with one of her own songs!

A look at the latest, hottest mp3 player

A look at the latest, hottest mp3 player

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Apple recently launched the latest version of the mp3 player complete with video camera, mic and speaker.

Iconic Pakistani folk singer Reshma passes away

Iconic Pakistani folk singer Reshma passes away

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Legendary Pakistani folk singer Reshma, who mesmerised music lovers beyond borders with her soulful rendition of songs like 'Dama Dam Mast Kalandar' and 'Lambi Judai' in her trademark rustic voice, passed away in Lahore on Sunday after suffering for years from throat cancer.

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

The Top 15 Hindi Film Songs of 2023

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Songs from big ticket movies regaled on the strength of spunk and swagger even as pre-existing bangers like Diljit Dosanjh's Lover in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Kohraa's Beqarar Karke Humein in Jawan and an Iranian wedding favourite Jamal Kudu in Animal grew a brand new fanbase in the course of enhancing the storytelling values.

Delhi's sacred love for Sting!

Delhi's sacred love for Sting!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

'Nobody can take Balabhaskar's place, ever'

'Nobody can take Balabhaskar's place, ever'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'I had always felt he was on par with international musicians.' 'Everybody realised his worth as a musician only after he left us.'

Tributes pour in for violin maestro TN Krishnan

Tributes pour in for violin maestro TN Krishnan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Tributes poured in for violin maestro T N Krishnan, who died in Chennai at the age of 92, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the world of Carnatic music mourning the doyen's demise and recalling his rich contributions.

Tabla player Shyamal Basu dead

Tabla player Shyamal Basu dead

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

The maestro, whose performances with legendary vocalists like Bade Gulam Ali and Amir Khan brought laurels and accolades from all over the world, was forced to leave tabla after a cerebral stroke over a decade ago.

Do Aur Do Pyaar Review: Vidya-Pratik's Breezy Equation

Do Aur Do Pyaar Review: Vidya-Pratik's Breezy Equation

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Pratik Gandhi's emotional range makes him a treat to watch while Vidya is as wild as she's wise, observes Sukanya Verma.

Coming Up On OTT This August

Coming Up On OTT This August

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

With the rains pouring down on us, August offers yet another reason to stay home!

'Without music I can't breathe. And he asked me to stop singing'

'Without music I can't breathe. And he asked me to stop singing'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

'How can anyone ask me to stop what I have been doing since I was 6?'

My fave Asha Bhonsle numbers!

My fave Asha Bhonsle numbers!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

List your choice of top five Asha Bhonsle songs.

'I never listen to my songs'

'I never listen to my songs'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

'I've never allowed success to go to my head.' 'I've seen many artistes fall because of their pride.'

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

'No Age Barrier In Relationships'

'No Age Barrier In Relationships'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'If we see that romance only belongs to the young or to a particular age group, then the whole definition changes.'

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

Manorathangal Review: Anatomy of A Visionary Mindscape

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Through Manorathangal, M T Vasudevan Nair makes himself available to a whole new generation of uninitiated viewers, who can familiarise themselves with his rich body of work and hope to learn a thing or two about life in all its messy grandeur and flawed imperfections, notes Arjun Menon.

The Great Indian Waterfalls

The Great Indian Waterfalls

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.