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What Made Bappi Lahiri Such A Rage

What Made Bappi Lahiri Such A Rage

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Bappi Lahiri realised disco was a winning ticket and escalated his game with several more dancefloor perennials. Soon, every film producer and music director in town was down with disco fever. On what would have been Bappi Lahiri's 73rd birthday this November 27, Dinesh Raheja rewinds to the late music composer's halcyon days.

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer. But Helen was raring to step out of her dancing shoes, and play heroine instead.

The 7 Best Bachchan Bromances

The 7 Best Bachchan Bromances

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

While Amitabh Bachchan's chemistry with his heroines -- from Jaya Bhaduri to Rekha to Hema Malini -- brought sizzle to his films, many of his biggest blockbusters have been powered by his combustible combination with male co-stars.

Ready, Steady, Quiz

Ready, Steady, Quiz

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Meet The Haseen Dilrubas Of Bollywood

Meet The Haseen Dilrubas Of Bollywood

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Full of seduction and schemes, she'll use her sultry charms and slinky moves to trap and trick her fall guy until he's putty in her hands. Call her femme fatale, man-eater, gold-digger or temptress, morality be damned so long as she gets her way.

THE ZABARDAST BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

THE ZABARDAST BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

10 Bollywood Actors Who Retired Suddenly

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Given his recent spate of successes and acclaim in solo leads, one would have thought the 12th Fail star would want to make the most of it. Instead, he's keen to shift the focus on his family life.

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.

How Niharika Made Headlines At Fashion Week

How Niharika Made Headlines At Fashion Week

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Niharika NM was the showstopper for designer Sameer Madan's collection at the LFW X FDCI.

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

The GREAT BOLLYWOOD QUIZ

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Take this FUN Bollywood Quiz!

Take this FUN Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'Almost every song seems inspired today'

'Almost every song seems inspired today'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'I cannot be confined to just one or two kinds of music.'

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year.

Bollywood bids goodbye to Prakash Mehra

Bollywood bids goodbye to Prakash Mehra

Rediff.com19 May 2009

The film fraternity pays its last respects to legendary filmmaker Prakash Mehra.

Bollywood develops a taste for English

Bollywood develops a taste for English

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Here's a look at some of the significant non-Hindi movie titles to come out of Bollywood in the upcoming months.

3 Idiots' Chatur opens up!

3 Idiots' Chatur opens up!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Meet the actor, who made the character in Rajkumar Hirani's blockbuster hilarious.

Lessons from Bollywood: Learning yoga from Jacqueline, Ash, Kangana

Lessons from Bollywood: Learning yoga from Jacqueline, Ash, Kangana

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Don't have money to spare for classes? Learn an asana or two from our good ol' Hindi films.

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

'These were stories I'd seen for real'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

'My film will not only be a reminder for all of us who have gone through these hellish two years, but also a reference point for future generations and for the four-five year olds who would have forgotten everything by the time they grow up.'

Which Smita Patil film is your favourite?

Which Smita Patil film is your favourite?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Tell us!

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya attend a filmi wedding

PIX: Amitabh, Jaya attend a filmi wedding

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Lyricist Sameer has much reason to celebrate!

When Aishwarya made eyes at you!

When Aishwarya made eyes at you!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Sukanya Verma shows us some eye-catching instances.

Amitabh on Parveen Babi

Amitabh on Parveen Babi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

Magic Magic Moments. Amitabh Style

Magic Magic Moments. Amitabh Style

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Sukanya Verma applauds the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's created on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.

Amitabh Bachchan's MAGIC MOMENTS On Screen

Amitabh Bachchan's MAGIC MOMENTS On Screen

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Sukanya Verma gives a toast to the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.

Lessons from Bollywood: What to do on a rainy day!

Lessons from Bollywood: What to do on a rainy day!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Learn to enjoy baarish Bollywood style.

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss. Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8.

'Amitabh Bachchan is my hugest inspiration'

'Amitabh Bachchan is my hugest inspiration'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

As Amitabh Bachchan turns a year older, film folk make sure to wish him and cherish their bond with the superstar.

Rekha, Hema, Waheeda at Shashi's prayer meet

Rekha, Hema, Waheeda at Shashi's prayer meet

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Bollywood says goodbye to Shashi Kapoor.

How to SHIMMER like Sonakshi

How to SHIMMER like Sonakshi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Some sparkling outfit ideas, right here!

Quiz Time: In which film did Shashi Kapoor play elder brother to Amitabh?

Quiz Time: In which film did Shashi Kapoor play elder brother to Amitabh?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

'Yeh Bachchan saab hain ka?'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

'He made me feel like a crorepati even without sitting in the hot seat.'

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

Shashi Kapoor passes away

Shashi Kapoor passes away

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'He was God's good man and a beautiful human being beyond anything else.'

Bappi Lahiri: Almost every song seems inspired today

Bappi Lahiri: Almost every song seems inspired today

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Music composer-singer Bappi Lahiri offers a sneak peek into what to expect in his US concerts this month.

10 Amitabh Bachchan movies that should re-release

10 Amitabh Bachchan movies that should re-release

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Which is *your* favourite AB film?

Jawaani Jaaneman review

Jawaani Jaaneman review

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Saif is a hoot, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Why Kishore Kumar refused to sing Khaike Paan Banarasiwala

Why Kishore Kumar refused to sing Khaike Paan Banarasiwala

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'Khaike Paan Banarasiwala doesn't sound like a Hindi song,' Kishore Kumar said. 'I don't think I can sing this song.' We pleaded with him. Finally, he relented on one condition...

Aishwarya, Shriya, Nayantara: Rajinikanth's HOTTEST heroine? VOTE!

Aishwarya, Shriya, Nayantara: Rajinikanth's HOTTEST heroine? VOTE!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

An extra point to them for performing the daunting task of sharing screen space with the formidable superstar!

Shashi Kapoor honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Shashi Kapoor honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Veteran actor-filmmaker Shashi Kapoor was on Sunday conferred the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award at the landmark Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley.

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Vote for Bollywood's BEST cabaret dancer!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

A look at Bollywood's best cabaret performers over the years! Who is 'YOUR' favourite?