News for 'Saawariya'

Ranbir Kapoor's Love & War Promises Intense Drama

Ranbir Kapoor's Love & War Promises Intense Drama

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Ranbir Kapoor's look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War has been revealed, showcasing an intense character that hints at the film's epic romantic drama set against a war backdrop, also starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.

Imran Khan: From Bollywood fame to political crossfire

Imran Khan: From Bollywood fame to political crossfire

Rediff.com7 days ago

Actor Imran Khan, an American citizen, has been served a notice by Mumbai Police directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly violating immigration laws. This comes after his participation in recent political protests. His lawyer plans to challenge the decision in the Bombay High Court.

'Why Should Men Not Cry?'

'Why Should Men Not Cry?'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

'We are not AI. We are allowed to break, and rebuild.'

Review Saawariya & OSO!

Review Saawariya & OSO!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

Play film critic for the two biggest releases of the year.

Another Saawariya review

Another Saawariya review

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Five reasons to watch the film. And another five not to.

Saawariya music review

Saawariya music review

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Saawariya starts off superbly, showcasing the ethereal texture of its strain. Sadly, somewhere towards the end it loses some of its steam. In entirety, however, the soundtrack is a superior product.

When Sonam was almost DROPPED from Saawariya!

When Sonam was almost DROPPED from Saawariya!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Subhash K Jha gives us an insight into Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya, as it completes 13 years in November.

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Robert Redford: The Man Beyond The Sex Symbol

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

With his killer smile, the sex symbol image, Robert Redford would go beyond just being an actor, remembers Aseem Chhabra.

10 Times Sonam Kapoor Looked Wow

10 Times Sonam Kapoor Looked Wow

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Ever since Sonam Kapoor made her Bollywood debut in 2007, she's achieved a fair amount of success and worked with the cream of film-makers.

Saawariya is sheer poetry

Saawariya is sheer poetry

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Here's what our reader, Sreesha Belakvaadi thinks of the film.

Saawariya vs Om Shanti Om

Saawariya vs Om Shanti Om

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

The battle lines are drawn between Saawariya and Om Shanti Om.

'I'm scared of Saawariya'

'I'm scared of Saawariya'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The music launch of Om Shanti Om.

Saawariya : Terribly boring!

Saawariya : Terribly boring!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

A film that purports to be a love story is in deep trouble if its lead characters do not connect and are not believable. And that is biggest flaw of Saawariya.

OSO has an edge over Saawariya

OSO has an edge over Saawariya

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Om Shanti Om has got an extraordinary opening and while Saawariya's opening is good too, the reviews are very bad.

10 Star Kid Debuts We Love On OTT

10 Star Kid Debuts We Love On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Here are 10 star kid debuts we loved from the word go and where to watch them on OTT.

First look: Bhansali's Saawariya

First look: Bhansali's Saawariya

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

The film has many an interesting nugget about it.

Reader's take on Saawariya

Reader's take on Saawariya

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Sandil tells us what he thinks of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya.

The Film That 'Humbled' Ranbir Kapoor

The Film That 'Humbled' Ranbir Kapoor

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'It didn't work at the box office. It was a very ridiculed film. But it kind of prepared me very early on about what this industry is like, what it's like to be an actor -- the highs and lows.'

Saawariya or Om Shanti Om?

Saawariya or Om Shanti Om?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Which film do you want to watch first, dear reader?

Saawariya leads ticket sales, OSO yet to begin

Saawariya leads ticket sales, OSO yet to begin

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Saawariya is seeing brisk ticket sales, while Om Shanti Om distributors are still negotiating the film's release in multiplexes.

First look: Saawariya's Ranbir and Sonam

First look: Saawariya's Ranbir and Sonam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Ranbir is the son of Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh and, more importantly, the grandson of showman Raj Kapoor, while Sonam is Anil Kapoor's daughter.

Spotted: Ranbir Kapoor at Saawariya premiere

Spotted: Ranbir Kapoor at Saawariya premiere

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

Reader Ronita sends us a photograph.

Profit struggles cloud Om Shanti Om, Saawariya

Profit struggles cloud Om Shanti Om, Saawariya

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

The multiplex owners and distributors of the two mega-budget films are at loggerheads over sharing the profits from ticket sales. And that has put a question mark over whether the films will release on the Diwali weekend.

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'If you just listen to the lyrics, they're so simple. It's definitely a great philosophy to live life by.'

They are back! For the first time after Saawariya!

They are back! For the first time after Saawariya!

Rediff.com25 May 2018

What do you think of Sanju's new poster?

When Bollywood Went Nude

When Bollywood Went Nude

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

We looked at some bold instances of Bollywood's beautiful appearing in the buff.

Ranbir Gives Bhansali A Discount!

Ranbir Gives Bhansali A Discount!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

After Animal, Ranbir has apparently hiked his fee from Rs 30 crore to Rs 65 crore.

Alia, Ranbir, Rani Party With Bhansali, 60

Alia, Ranbir, Rani Party With Bhansali, 60

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Bollywood stars visit Sanjay Leela Bhansali's house to wish him on his 60th birthday.

Navratri: Blue Is The Warmest Colour

Navratri: Blue Is The Warmest Colour

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Continuing our Navratri colour trail, Sukanya Verma lists nine royal blue impressions that Bollywood left on screen.

10 Times Ranbir Proved He's A Risk-Taker

10 Times Ranbir Proved He's A Risk-Taker

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ranbir Kapoor's natural born talent and chartbuster karma are open secrets. What distinguishes RK from his contemporaries is his willingness to take chances in his career.

Lonji dances to Saawariya

Lonji dances to Saawariya

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Choreographer Lonjinus Fernandes shows us a dance step or two.

Nargis' Dishoom Dishoom Ramp Style

Nargis' Dishoom Dishoom Ramp Style

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

With her black runway look, Nargis schooled us on how to dress like a dark princess.

Review: The Saawariya Fiasco

Review: The Saawariya Fiasco

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya is a wasted over-the-top effort.

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Ranbir's 40 on 40 Playlist

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

On his 40th birthday on September 28, Sukanya Verma draws up a playlist of 40 riveting Ranbir songs.

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

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

Alia-Ranbir's Sangeet Playlist

Alia-Ranbir's Sangeet Playlist

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

As the attractive couple set out to make it official over four days of elaborate festivity, Sukanya Verma offers a playlist we imagine the stars dancing at their sangeet.

Before These Actors Became Stars...

Before These Actors Became Stars...

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Whether it's a filmi rite of passage or just another facet of nepotism, quite a few star kids began their journey as ADs.

Devdas composer reunites with Bhansali

Devdas composer reunites with Bhansali

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Composer Ismail Darbar, whose music was absent in Bhansali's recent films, is all set to compose the music for the director's first OTT project, Heera Mandi.

'Alia is a dreaded criminal, so how will she dance?'

'Alia is a dreaded criminal, so how will she dance?'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

There will be one dance number in Gangubai, performed by Huma Qureshi.

Anil Kapoor shares one of his happiest memories

Anil Kapoor shares one of his happiest memories

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Sharing the launch of Sonam and Ranbir's careers with Neetu and Rishi is one of the happiest memories of my life...'