News for 'shabana-azmi'

Shabana: Why Indian actors can't speak out like Meryl

Shabana: Why Indian actors can't speak out like Meryl

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

'A pact was made between the government and 12 producers that I would be restrained from speaking on the Babri Masjid issue.' 'After Meryl spoke out she got the wholehearted support of the entire Hollywood fraternity.' 'In India no one will speak up in support of a celebrity's political stand for the fear of a backlash.'

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Ajay Devgn is perfect to slip into Idris Elba's shoes.' 'Taapsee can play any role under the sun.'

Box Office: Jai GangaaJal gets poor response

Box Office: Jai GangaaJal gets poor response

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Sridevi comes home

Sridevi comes home

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Anil Kapoor, his wife and daughter, businessman Anil Ambani and his wife Tina, politician Amar Singh were at Mumbai airport to take Sridevi home.

Box Office: Sanam Re is average, Fitoor flops

Box Office: Sanam Re is average, Fitoor flops

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Ghayal Once Again gets poor response

Box Office: Ghayal Once Again gets poor response

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Poor opening for Mastizaade, Saala Khadoos

Box Office: Poor opening for Mastizaade, Saala Khadoos

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Pics: Malaika, Shriya, Ileana cheer for Vikram Phadnis

Pics: Malaika, Shriya, Ileana cheer for Vikram Phadnis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Check out their glamorous outings.

When Bollywood treated women badly...

When Bollywood treated women badly...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Hindi cinema has not just explored various instances of brute force, but often glorified its misogyny.

'Jazbaa requires a larger-than-life female hero and who better than Aishwarya?'

'Jazbaa requires a larger-than-life female hero and who better than Aishwarya?'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Director Sanjay Gupta gets ready to shoot the actress in his next big project.

Box Office: Ki & Ka opens well

Box Office: Ki & Ka opens well

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Box Office: Aligarh gets poor opening

Box Office: Aligarh gets poor opening

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Sushma Swaraj: 'A leader among men'

Sushma Swaraj: 'A leader among men'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

She had struck a chord with Bollywood personalities, and they took to social media to pay their last respects.

'I wouldn't want to compete with the hero'

'I wouldn't want to compete with the hero'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

'If Deepika Padukone grows from a Rs 10 lakh heroine to a Rs 10 crore one, she has risen. Why does she need to compete with Shah Rukh Khan or Aamir Khan? She is Deepika Padukone, and she will carry herself forward.' Wise words from Juhi Chawla.

'Not in My Name': Citizens protest mob lynchings

'Not in My Name': Citizens protest mob lynchings

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Simultaneous protests were held in several other cities, and are also slated to be held elsewhere in the world, the organisers said.

What Pataakha has in common with Paheli, Lootere

What Pataakha has in common with Paheli, Lootere

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

It goes way beyond a fantastic team!

How IIFA played out with the stars

How IIFA played out with the stars

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The stars behind the biggest films of the year like Prabhas, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan may have been absent, but IIFA was quite an extravaganza.

Vote for the hottest celeb on the runway!

Vote for the hottest celeb on the runway!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Lakme Fashion Week that drew to a close over the weekend saw dozens of celebrities walking the ramp for their designer friends. Which, obviously, begs the question: Who's the hottest of them all?

Meet Telugu cinema's latest heroine

Meet Telugu cinema's latest heroine

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Actress Saiyami Kher gets ready to make her Telugu debut in this week's release, Rey.

'Cows safer in India than students': B-Town on JNU

'Cows safer in India than students': B-Town on JNU

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

"Horrifying", "heartbreaking" and "barbaric" is how many in the film industry, including actors-filmmakers Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Rajkummar Rao, Twinkle Khanna, Anurag Kashyap and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, described the Sunday night violence at the Jawaharlal Nehru University while demanding that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

A dash of Bollywood at Jaipur Lit Fest

A dash of Bollywood at Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

A string of film celebrities like Waheeda Rahman, Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnad among others set to explore the intertwining of cinema with literature at the fest.

What makes Shah Rukh feel 'beautiful'

What makes Shah Rukh feel 'beautiful'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

In pictures: When Kohli, Saina, Kournikova burnt the runway!

In pictures: When Kohli, Saina, Kournikova burnt the runway!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

From Sania Mirza to Virat Kohli, even the likes of Virender Sehwag has shown that swagger on the runway.

Is Alia Bhatt the next big thing?

Is "Alia Bhatt" the next big thing?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Is "Alia Bhatt" the next big thing?

'It's high time I come out of my inhibitions'

'It's high time I come out of my inhibitions'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'Today, a four-year-old child knows how to go on YouTube and see everything.' 'What are you going to control and what are you going to tell them? Nothing.' 'This is the generation we are living in.'

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The last rites of the 102-year-old actress, who died on July 10, were performed at the Lodhi Road crematorium by her son Pawan in the presence of her daughter Kiran and grandchildren.

Dec 16 gang-rape victim's mother takes her name in public

Dec 16 gang-rape victim's mother takes her name in public

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The victim's mother Asha Devi, in a display of extraordinary courage, took her daughter's name in public.

'My friendship with Anil Kapoor has survived over 30 years'

'My friendship with Anil Kapoor has survived over 30 years'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Shabana Azmi showers praise on birthday boy Anil Kapoor.

Twinkle shoots with mom Dimple Kapadia

Twinkle shoots with mom Dimple Kapadia

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

First Look: Ranbir Kapoor in Bombay Velvet

First Look: Ranbir Kapoor in Bombay Velvet

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Kapil needs to stop drinking and get rid of his new friends'

'Kapil needs to stop drinking and get rid of his new friends'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Ranbir is down with typhoid...

The Life Force Called Shaukat Kaifi

The Life Force Called Shaukat Kaifi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'My mom is a riot! I thank her with all my heart.'

Happy Birthday, Boney Kapoor!

Happy Birthday, Boney Kapoor!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

#Ashpiration! She's still got it

#Ashpiration! She's still got it

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Former beauty queen Aishwarya Rai who made a comeback after five years walked the ramp as if she owned it.

Birthday Special: Vishal Bhardwaj's BEST film? VOTE!

Birthday Special: Vishal Bhardwaj's BEST film? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

One of the most prolific filmmakers of his time, VB turns 50 August 4!

'Padmaavat should be India's entry to the Oscars'

'Padmaavat should be India's entry to the Oscars'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

'My heart was filled with pride while watching Padmaavat.' 'It is a film for every Indian.' 'The film is a passionate, unadulterated, homage to the valour and integrity of the Rajput community.' 'Not a word, not a frame, in the film is an insult to the community.'

PIX: Fashion lessons from Anushka Sharma

PIX: Fashion lessons from Anushka Sharma

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Peeking into Anushka's superb style file.

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.

When women bond in Bollywood...

When women bond in Bollywood...

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Sukanya Verma glances at the changing faces of women bonding in Hindi movies.

Priyanka wishes The Rock on his birthday

Priyanka wishes The Rock on his birthday

Rediff.com3 May 2016

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