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Akshay has a birthday wish for Twinkle!

Akshay has a birthday wish for Twinkle!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Aditi wraps up Hey Sinamika and Sunny begins shooting Anamika.

A Playlist Everyone Must Listen To!

A Playlist Everyone Must Listen To!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

In these pandemic stricken, music bereft times, what can be more joyous than a playlist of golden melodies?

Dear Nirmalaji: What I want from the Budget

Dear Nirmalaji: What I want from the Budget

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

A security guard in Mumbai tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what he would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman's Budget.

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India?

Kaagaz review

Kaagaz review

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Kaagaz completely relies on Pankaj Tripathi's unassuming talent and sarcastic might to pull it off, notes Sukanya Verma.

Quiz: How well do you know Rajesh Khanna?

Quiz: How well do you know Rajesh Khanna?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Take this fun quiz and find out!

Vote: The Sexiest Item Numbers Ever

Vote: The Sexiest Item Numbers Ever

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Vote for your favourite Bollywood item numbers.

Noted filmmaker Shakti Samanta dies

Noted filmmaker Shakti Samanta dies

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Noted Hindi filmmaker Shakti Samata on Thursday passed away after a brief illness. He was 83. "He passed away at around 5 pm at his suburban Santacruz residence. He was recovering from a stroke which he suffered over two months ago," a family member said. Samanta had produced box-office hits like Kati Patang, Amar Prem and Aradhana starring Rajesh Khanna. His funeral would be held at Santacruz crematorium at 11 am on Friday, the family member said.

Why Modi didn't go in 2002: The Shourie version

Why Modi didn't go in 2002: The Shourie version

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

In his interview to Shekhar Gupta on NDTV on Monday, Arun Shourie ripped aside the veil of secrecy surrounding the BJP's mysterious decision to let Modi stay on in Gandhinagar despite the horrors of seven years ago.

Yogi's defeat will have stunning effect on the BJP

Yogi's defeat will have stunning effect on the BJP

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'For the BJP to lose this virtual pocket borough of the saffron brotherhood demonstrates how resolutely the people of Gorakhpur have turned against the party,' says Amulya Ganguli.

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Do you know Ashaji crooned a seductive night club song, Zooby Zooby Je L'aime Vous for An Evening In Paris?

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

The movie that made Kishore Kumar famous

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Kishore Kumar didn't become a legend overnight. And even when he did, he had many unfulfilled dreams.

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The funny man of Hindi cinema has passed into the ages, but the laughter he generated will echo for years to come.

An ode to Pancham

An ode to Pancham

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

PIX: Tabu, Jaya Prada, Zeenat Aman cheer Asha Bhosle!

PIX: Tabu, Jaya Prada, Zeenat Aman cheer Asha Bhosle!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A look at the film folk who attended the Zee Classic Timeless Asha concert.

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

When Kareena went BUNGEE JUMPING

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Daredevilry is second nature to Bollywood actors. Be it riding horses, leaping off cliffs or sprinting atop moving buses and trains, the crazier the better. You can only imagine how much adventure sports appeal to the adrenaline junkie in them.

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'

The INSPIRATION behind television shows

The INSPIRATION behind television shows

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Till the lockdown was imposed in March, more than 200 Zee staffers had spent over 2,500 hours across 28 regions in Punjab, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal to understand the audiences. The effort paid off, again and again.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

For people living in Jammu mountains, IAF pilots are messiahs

For people living in Jammu mountains, IAF pilots are messiahs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

"Our house is gone, household goods have perished and all our animals killed. We did not have anything to eat," said Chamail Singh of Rajouri district while showering praise on Indian Air Force for air-dropping food items and other relief material.

Pahlaj Nihalani sacked as Censor Board chief

Pahlaj Nihalani sacked as Censor Board chief

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Noted lyricist Prasoon Joshi will replace him as the chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification.

Holi Special: 10 Different Shades of Emotions

Holi Special: 10 Different Shades of Emotions

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Here are 10 occasions when Holi held special significance on celluloid.

Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani new censor board chief, 9 more members named

Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani new censor board chief, 9 more members named

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani was today appointed as the new censor board chairman along with nine other members, many of whom have a Bharatiya Janata Party connection, days after Leela Samson resigned as its chief alleging interference by the government in its matters.

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Meet Bollywood's Showmen!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Looking at Bollywood's GRAND scheme of things.

Mandana Karimi gets engaged

Mandana Karimi gets engaged

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Taimur Ali Khan's grandmom: I am enjoying this phase of my life

Taimur Ali Khan's grandmom: I am enjoying this phase of my life

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

'The year started with Tiger's birthday. And we had a wonderful cricket match on the occasion... Now the year ends with the birth of Kareena and Saif's child.' Sharmila Tagore on being Taimur Ali Khan's grandmother and why 24 hours in a day are not enough during this phase of her life.

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Tere Sur Aur Mere Geet: When Music was King

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Film music flourished in the 1970s. Some old masters did some great work, but it was also the decade of new composers.

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

The BEST 200 Indian Films of the Decade

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks the finest Indian films in the 2010-2019 decade.

The V S Naipaul I came to know

The V S Naipaul I came to know

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Nikhil Lakshman remembers the times he spent with the legendary writer who passed into the ages six days before his 86th birthday.

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Priyanka stars in Valentine's Day movie

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Isn't It Romantic is about a New York woman hit on the head during a mugging. The impact leaves her feeling that she is in a rom-com.

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

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?

'Someone asked me why did you cast Paresh Rawal'

'Someone asked me why did you cast Paresh Rawal'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'People were apprehensive when I cast Nawaz. Especially after Sacred Games, people told me you are diminishing Manto.' 'But he is an actor and actors don't diminish.'

No entry in Bihar: Manjhi warns seven Union ministers

No entry in Bihar: Manjhi warns seven Union ministers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Known for railing up controversies, Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi was back in the game again on Wednesday evoking sharp criticism after he charged the Centre with ignoring the interest of the state and said seven union ministers from the state would not be allowed entry if they failed to bring desired assistance for the region.

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

When Kishore Kumar created magic with the Burmans!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

If Kishore Kumar were alive today, he would have turned 90 on August 4.

From Devon Ke Dev to Uri

From Devon Ke Dev to Uri

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'I pray to god that nothing like that happens again in our country so that we are forced to make something like Uri again.'

What Toilet director has in common with Raju Hirani

What Toilet director has in common with Raju Hirani

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Yes, they're both movie directors. But there's something else!

Brand Nawaz is out to break stereotypes

Brand Nawaz is out to break stereotypes

Rediff.com30 May 2017

How a small-town theatre actor is navigating his way in the world of endorsements, using his Bollywood playbook as a guide.