'All the good in our family began with His arrival. For 20 years we have brought Him home with love and reverence.' As Mumbai readies to celebrate its biggest festival, a look at Ganeshutsav through the eyes of a devotee.
Because of Mukesh's much-hailed association with Raj Kapoor, it is often overlooked that the singer has also scored hits with almost all major heroes. On Mukesh's 102nd birth anniversary on July 22, Dinesh Raheja recalls some of his classic songs.
Till 3 pm Mumbai and suburbs saw a muted 40 per cent voting, but for those who voted it was an occasion to remember.
Rediff readers tell us how the festival keeps tradition alive and brings their community together.
The awards were given by the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) which is holding its ninth edition running through October 31.
Legendary director Shakti Samanta's son Ashim Samanta takes us through the lesser known, behind-the-scene nuggets from some of his best-loved films.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'Prashant has left us and it is really tragic. But I want to hold on to those little moments of happiness that he shared with me and with others whose lives he touched. That is how I want to remember him.' Aseem Chhabra pays tribute to Patang director Prashant Bhargava, who passed away on May 16. He was only 42.
Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Bollywood has a history of making heads turn -- theirs and everybody else's -- in shiny hair accessory.
The unmanned aerial vehicle has been developed for surveillance and broadcasting and is ready for commercialisation.
An intriguing pulau that could be a great lunch fixture
A die-hard fan of megastar Rajinikanth has built a temple dedicated to the Thalaiva.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Yesteryear actor Junior Mehmood, whose real name is Naeem Sayyed, is struggling with cancer, and expressed a wish to meet Jeetendra with whom he had worked extensively in the 1960s.
If Rajesh Khanna was the greatest star of Hindi cinema, the songs played a major part in his superstardom.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was among those who mourned her loss, and visited her home.
'Actresses of our generation were genuinely fond of one another.'
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Merry Christmas has a breathtaking climax that will have you sighing like you've never sighed in a Sriram Raghavan movie before, applauds Sukanya Verma.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Sukanya Verma remembers the Boss in 30 of his underrated, overlooked gems in Hindi film music.
'She brought so much craft, skill and spontaneity to her songs, it was almost impossible for me to match up to her voice on screen.'
''Even today, after 63 years, I'm still looking forward to a new release.'
'He was always sweet and polite with me.'
Bhutanese brewery Serbhum is behind Kati Patang, a beer sold by Delhi-based Empyrean Spirits. Launched in Zesty Amber and Snappy Wheat variants in 2018, Kati Patang prides itself on being "brewed with the happiest water on earth".
'Der aaye durust aaye, better late than never.'
The 68th National Film Awards saw actors from across India get together for the prestigious ceremony in New Delhi.
After a dry, dreadful, spell of darkness and desolation, it looks like Bollywood love stories are ready to rock the silver screen again.
'Suddenly the world has changed, and so have the norms of living,' says Asha Parekh.
From aadmi to andas, Bollywood songs dispense gyaan for every occasion. But nothing beats its obsession with pyaar.
'I've faced the camera with lots of co-stars, exceptional ones, exceptionally bad ones, catty female co-stars, bratty child actors, but Panchamda was easily the most challenging co-star I've ever worked with.'
Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!
'There is absolutely no rivalry between us.' 'I've always wished her well.' 'And she has always looked up to me as her elder sister.'
Actress Seema Biswas talks about her film Patang, and the role she'll always be remembered for.
The Indian Air Force has evacuated over 400 flood-affected people across Assam in the past 20 days as relief helicopters and transport planes are on round-the-clock standby. Air Commodore P E Patange of the Eastern Air Command said besides airlifting 400 marooned persons from various parts of the state, the IAF also airlifted dozens of tonnes of relief material for distribution.
'Great talent sadly underused.'
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