News for 'playback singer'

Asha on Lata: 'Didi always got her way'

Asha on Lata: 'Didi always got her way'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

'Whatever we are today, if playback singers are here even today, and that includes me, it is because of Didi.'

The Song Udit Narayan Owes His Career To

The Song Udit Narayan Owes His Career To

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'I came to Mumbai in 1978 and struggled for the next 10 years.'

What's cooking, Kartik?

What's cooking, Kartik?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar caught glimpses of these stars on Monday.

When Madhuri Partied With Sanjay Dutt

When Madhuri Partied With Sanjay Dutt

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

A month after Khalnayak turned 30, its cast reunited yet again for the wedding anniversary of its Director Subhash Ghai and his wife, Mukta.

Konkona, Manisha win Dadasaheb Phalke Awards

Konkona, Manisha win Dadasaheb Phalke Awards

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Bollywood gets felicitated at an awards ceremony.

#IndianIdol: 'This is my second attempt...'

#IndianIdol: 'This is my second attempt...'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'I was very young when I had come to audition for Indian Idol. I wasn't taken because of my age.'

President, I&B Minister Manish Tewari condole Manna Dey's demise

President, I&B Minister Manish Tewari condole Manna Dey's demise

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee along with I&B Minister Manish Tewari pay tribute to the legendary singer.

Alia Wears Wedding Sari To National Awards

Alia Wears Wedding Sari To National Awards

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Alia Bhatt won hearts when she wore her wedding sari at the 69th National Film Awards at the Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. The ivory embroidered drape was designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee.

Why Dilip Kumar Never Sang In Mughal-e-Azam

Why Dilip Kumar Never Sang In Mughal-e-Azam

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'K Asifsaab was very definite that 'woh Hindustan ka honewala Badshah hai -- woh gana nahin gayega.'

'You will not see me fighting with anyone'

'You will not see me fighting with anyone'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Singer Shreya Ghosal talks about her show X Factor.

PIX: Shreya Ghoshal celebrates 30th birthday with album launch

PIX: Shreya Ghoshal celebrates 30th birthday with album launch

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The singer turns 30 on March 12.

S M Krishna, Kumar Mangalam Birla among those given Padma awards

S M Krishna, Kumar Mangalam Birla among those given Padma awards

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Former Karnataka chief minister S M Krishna, noted industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla and famous playback singer Suman Kalyanpur were given Padma awards by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.

KK death probe: Injuries on face; Kolkata Police grills 2 people

KK death probe: Injuries on face; Kolkata Police grills 2 people

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

An initial probe has revealed that the 53-year-old singer, who was on a two-day tour to Kolkata to perform at two college programmes, was 'almost mobbed' by fan followers at the hotel where he had returned to after performing at Nazrul Mancha auditorium in the southern part of Kolkata.

Why Aamir Got Married At 21

Why Aamir Got Married At 21

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

'Reena stayed in the next building. We fell in love but had to meet secretly because her parents didn't approve of me.' 'I would always be afraid that her parents would get her married off to somebody else.'

PIX: Stars attend Sunidhi Chauhan's wedding

PIX: Stars attend Sunidhi Chauhan's wedding

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

The songstress got married to musician Hitesh Sonik.

Just How Many Songs Did Lataji Sing?

Just How Many Songs Did Lataji Sing?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

In 1991, The Guinness Book of Records listed Lata Mangeshkar as the most recorded artist in the world with not less than '30,000 solo, duet and chorus-backed songs' recorded in 20 Indian languages between 1948 and 1987.

S P Balasubrahmanyam laid to rest with state honours

S P Balasubrahmanyam laid to rest with state honours

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

After the singer's son S P Charan performed the funeral rites amid Vedic chants by priests, 24 police personnel gave a gun salute and later the body was lowered into a deep pit and buried.

Like the trailer of Nagesh Kukunoor's Lakshmi? Tell us!

Like the trailer of Nagesh Kukunoor's Lakshmi? Tell us!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

The film deals with human trafficking and the sex trade.

Cheering CWG, Bollywood-style!

Cheering CWG, Bollywood-style!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Sunny, Lara, Sonali Kulkarni glam up LFW

Sunny, Lara, Sonali Kulkarni glam up LFW

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

The Lakme Fashion Week is the perfect place to bump into your favourite celebrity.

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

President Comforts Emotional Manasi Parekh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The actress got emotional as she accepts the award for Best Actress for her Gujarati film, Kutch Express.

'The golden voice of Shamshad Begum is now silent'

'The golden voice of Shamshad Begum is now silent'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

WATCH: GIMA nominees sing for Rediff

WATCH: GIMA nominees sing for Rediff

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Here's the five contenders in Best Female Playback Singer category.

PIL in Calcutta high court seeks CBI probe into KK's death

PIL in Calcutta high court seeks CBI probe into KK's death

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

He also said that the police did not necessary action to prevent overcrowding at the venue.

Fun Facts about the National Awards

Fun Facts about the National Awards

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Like the Filmfare awards and Hollywood's Oscar awards, there are some amazing facts you may not have known about India's most prestigious awards.

#IIFA: 'Vedha helped me unleash madness inside me'

#IIFA: 'Vedha helped me unleash madness inside me'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The IIFA weekend saw a bevy of Bollywood stars, with green carpet arrivals, performances and awards.

Manna Dey: Making beautiful music come alive

Manna Dey: Making beautiful music come alive

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

In this excerpt from his memoir Memories Come Alive: An Autobiography, Dey pays tribute to the musicians who accompanied him on the musical journey of the good old days.

'To become an actor, you need to take care of your entire being'

'To become an actor, you need to take care of your entire being'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Monali Thakur speaks about her journey, about becoming an actor and working with Nagesh Kukunoor, and her next film Mango.

KK's death: Police says initial autopsy rules out foul play

KK's death: Police says initial autopsy rules out foul play

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The report also said that the singer, popularly known as KK, had prolonged cardiac issues.

Varsha Bhosle cremated

Varsha Bhosle cremated

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The last rites of legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle's daughter Varsha, who committed suicide, were performed in the wee hours of Tuesday at Marine Lines in South Mumbai

'I Don't Like My Parents To See Me Cry'

'I Don't Like My Parents To See Me Cry'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'I used to plan my life earlier, but life does not go according to a plan.' 'So now, I just go with the flow and see where life takes me.'

PIX: SRK, Saif, Parineeti at GIMA Awards

PIX: SRK, Saif, Parineeti at GIMA Awards

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Ra.One, Rockstar swept the Global music awards.

Manoj Kumar: Asha Bhosle songs will remain evergreen

Manoj Kumar: Asha Bhosle songs will remain evergreen

Rediff.com8 Sep 2012

Stars pay tribute to the singing doyen who celebrated her 79th birthday on September 8.

KK's death: BJP alleges lapses on Bengal govt's part

KK's death: BJP alleges lapses on Bengal govt's part

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

"There should be an impartial investigation into the incident as there was a complete lapse on the part of the administration to ensure proper security arrangements. "Around 7,000 people were reportedly present at the venue of the programme where the seating capacity was around 3,000 people. He was mobbed there, which means security arrangements were not in place for a VIP," BJP state spokesperson Samik Bhattacharya said.

Shreya Ghoshal turns 30!

Shreya Ghoshal turns 30!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

'National Award has come as a big surprise'

'National Award has come as a big surprise'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Singer Shreya Ghosal is excited about her big win.

The singers Asha Bhosle admires

The singers Asha Bhosle admires

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

The legend talks about her favourite singers. Syed Firdaus Ashraf listens in.

Aditya Narayan injures 2 after he rams car into auto

Aditya Narayan injures 2 after he rams car into auto

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Aditya, 30, who was behind the wheel of Mercedes car, hit an auto rickshaw on Lokhandwala Back Road on Monday noon, said a Versova police station official.

Aishwarya Celebrates Kriti at IIFA

Aishwarya Celebrates Kriti at IIFA

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The 22nd edition IIFA awards in Abu Dhabi saw a lot of big wins and surprise misses.

Super Chechi Santhy

Super Chechi Santhy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

She's the crazy cat lady for whom home is where her girls Burfi and Mishti are.