News for 'shola-aur-shabnam'

Quiz: Who plays Govinda's coach in Shola Aur Shabnam?

Quiz: Who plays Govinda's coach in Shola Aur Shabnam?

Rediff.com3 May 2017

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'Hema-Dharam's Was The Most Dignified Second Marriage'

'Hema-Dharam's Was The Most Dignified Second Marriage'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'One of the dignified aspects of their relationship is that Hema reportedly told Dharamji that she would never disturb his first family.'

Mallika Sherawat Parties With Anees Bazmee

Mallika Sherawat Parties With Anees Bazmee

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Anees Bazmee, who is basking in the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, celebrates 45 years in the film industry.

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

'I Came To Films To Earn Rs 3 Lakh'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'Dharmendra, Shashi Kapoor and I were inseparable while we struggled together.' 'When a disillusioned Dharmendra was packing his bags to return home, I prevailed upon him to give himself two months.' 'Five days later, he was signed for Shola Aur Shabnam and I signed Picnic.'

Take This Bollywood Quiz!

Take This Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

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

Govinda's Top 10 Songs

Govinda's Top 10 Songs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

On Govinda's 60th birthday on December 21, Subhash K Jha looks back at his top 10 songs.

Bollywood Quiz Dhamaka

Bollywood Quiz Dhamaka

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

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

Veteran music composer Khayyam passes away at 92

Veteran music composer Khayyam passes away at 92

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Mohammed Zahur Hashmi, popularly known as Khayyam, was also a recipient of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Padma Bhushan.

Lataji's 5 Favourite Duets With Rafisaab

Lataji's 5 Favourite Duets With Rafisaab

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

'Rafi Saab was such a skilled singer he could create any mood through his voice.'

PIX: Producer Pahlaj Nihalani's son Chirag weds

PIX: Producer Pahlaj Nihalani's son Chirag weds

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Quite a few members of the film fraternity attended the wedding reception.

'After he got COVID, his health fell apart'

'After he got COVID, his health fell apart'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'When he appeared on Indian Idol, he was on a wheelchair and he had difficulty moving around.' 'It was sad to see him in failing health'.'

Which 'Baba' is Govinda playing in Rangeela Raja?

Which 'Baba' is Govinda playing in Rangeela Raja?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

'It is the time for Sanju Baba, why speak of another Baba?' Director Pahlaj Nihalani tells Subhash K Jha.

Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Lataji: Khayyam was among my favourite composers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'Among the many composing geniuses, who created beautiful tunes for me to sing, Khayyamsaab was the last to remain alive.'

April Fool's Day: Looking at Bollywood's FUN pranks

April Fool's Day: Looking at Bollywood's FUN pranks

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

This April Fool's Day, Sukanya Verma kickstarts the month on a light note with this list of Bollywood's most memorable pranks.

FryDay Review: A MUST WATCH for Govinda fans!

FryDay Review: A MUST WATCH for Govinda fans!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

No one can make the audience laugh like Govinda, raves Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

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.

Maths teacher who gave Amitabh, Govinda their biggest hits

Maths teacher who gave Amitabh, Govinda their biggest hits

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

'He taught mathematics in his spare time. I would often see him solving mathematical problems in between shots.'

10 David Dhawan Movies YOU Must Watch

10 David Dhawan Movies YOU Must Watch

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Sukanya Verma picks 10 essential David Dhawan movies you need to watch to understand their loony appeal.

Does Congress Matter Any Longer?

Does Congress Matter Any Longer?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Every time we look at the Congress, its future, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, we find the situation more hopeless than even a few months earlier, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Kader Khan passes into the ages

Kader Khan passes into the ages

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

'He was in hospital for 16, 17 weeks.'

Narendra Modi is my action hero: Censor board chief

Narendra Modi is my action hero: Censor board chief

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

As questions were raised over several censor board members having BJP links, its new chief Pahlaj Nihalani, a film maker, on Tuesday said he was proud to be a "BJP person" and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his "action hero".

Would Pahlaj Nihalani approve of these scenes today?

Would Pahlaj Nihalani approve of these scenes today?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

If Pahlaj Nihalani glanced back at his own filmography as producer, by his own brand new standards; the man would have a hard time approving the extent of vulgarity and provocation they contained.

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Bappi 'Bebaak' Lahiri, you will be deeply missed.

'I always wanted to sound sexy in my films'

'I always wanted to sound sexy in my films'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

'I don't watch my films more than once, otherwise I will fall in love with myself.'

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

'People told me shooting with Sanjay Dutt would be tough and problematic, but there was no trouble at all'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'I used to go to Sanjay Dutt, give him the scene, and then act it out.' 'He would say, 'Arrey, Girishbhai kar lunga'.' 'But I would insist: 'Nahin, main karke dikhane chahta hoon'.' He said this was the first time in his career that someone was acting out the scene for him!'

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

The Best of Khayyam's Melodies

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Sukanya Verma salutes the legend and celebrates some of the finest soundtracks of his career.

Class of '92: 25 years of SRK, Kajol, Suniel Shetty...

Class of '92: 25 years of SRK, Kajol, Suniel Shetty...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Sukanya Verma looks at the debutants of that year and how they've fared since.

'When I was working, I was not allowed to lose weight'

'When I was working, I was not allowed to lose weight'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

'In school, I would get very upset when guys called me 'moti.' I would feel bad and pick up fights. But once I started working, I got mentally prepared for it because my weight was my bread and butter.' Going back in time with Guddi Maruti.

'Do you want me to sing or stop breathing?'

'Do you want me to sing or stop breathing?'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

'Laxmikant-Pyarelal called upon Abba to ask him to sing this ghazal. "Please sing this ghazal for us. The producer is keen that only you should sing this ghazal, so that it will have the desired effect. But he doesn't have money enough to pay you".' Abba's heart was bound to melt on hearing this. He consented immediately. His daughter-in-law Yasmin K Rafi remembers the legendary Mohammed Rafi who would have been 91 today.