One of India's legends Smita Patil would have been 69 today, October 17.
Long before Alpha, Bollywood had been retelling the Ramayana in modern settings, sometimes subtly and sometimes not so subtly.
Smita Patil would have been 70 today, October 17. Subhash K Jha highlights 10 interesting facts about the late movie legend.
Jackie Shroff is winsome in a role that leans on his faded charm as veteran star, notes Mayur Sanap, and there is effortless warmth he brings to Jagdish that makes even the simplest moments land.
Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer us a glimpse into her soul each time she performed a role.
'They use the word curry in derogatory terms but I use it with pride. It's something which our grandmothers fed us and our body and brain functions on that.'
Sara Arjun at the airport... Manisha at Salman's office... Mrunal promotes film...
From custom-made saris to designer lehengas, star brides have been serving major wedding fashion goals lately.
It was a pleasure to see Imran Khan return to the spotlight with his cameo in this week's release, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos.
'I may be known in the South but in Bollywood, no one knows me, not yet. I just wanted to be seen.'
'In a country like India where the less fortunate are looked down upon and exploited, she did the opposite by lifting them up and viewing them as equals.' Adeetya Deshmukh remembers his aunt, the legendary actress Smita Patil.
As the legendary actress's work is celebrated in New York, a sister remembers her beloved Smi.
Smita Patil would have been 60 on October 17 had fate not cruelly snatched her from us in 1986. She was only 31 when she died. Rediff.com salutes the incomparable actress in a special series.
Priya Banerjee and Prateik Smita Patil, who got married on Valentine's Day, are still honeymooning!
'I am happy showing my age. I don't want to look 20 years younger than my age. Neither have I done any cosmetic surgery nor do I want to.'
The event took place at the Sofitel hotel in Bandra-Kurla Complex in the western suburbs of Mumbai.
On the 20th anniversary of her tragic death, the actress remains strikingly relevant.
Jacqueline does yoga... Soha twins with daughter...
Amitabh Bachchan reviews movie Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and remembers Smita Patil on his blog on Bigadda.com.
Four More Shots Please 4 seems to have been made to show off trendy outfits because more than the script, attention was paid to the costumes, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'Films like Arth don't happen again and again. They come once in a lifetime. I was lucky to make it, and I couldn't have done it without Smita and Shabana.'
Manya Patil Seth talks about her famous sister, who passed away 24 years ago December 13.
Smita Patil would have been 60 on October 17 had fate not cruelly snatched her from us in 1986. She was only 31 when she died. Rediff.com salutes the incomparable actress in a special series.
The actress has been noted for her contribution to cinema.
But does she deserve it? The debate goes on.
Om Puri would have been 75 in October. We look back at his early years through these 16 pictures from his life.
The acclaimed actress chats up rediff readers.
'Smita had it all planned out. She was pregnant then and planning to leave Raj Babbar after the baby was born. In an enthralling new book Smita Patil, A Brief Incandescence (HarperCollins), Maithili Rao reveals the many fascinating facets of the incomparable actress whom we lost too young.
'If you don't have a discussion, there is no meaning to any film.' 'I hope Haq will come in that category that you like a lot.'
The couple went on a honeymoon to Goa and share picture of their romantic holiday.
'On the set, he was this big personality, the great Om Puri. But at home, he was like a fluffy teddy bear.'
'She was my only choice to play Sonbai. The moment she read the script, she slipped into character.'
On Friday evening, the couple took to Instagram to share the good news with fans and followers.
'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has. 'Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.' A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta Datta's book, Shyam Benegal.
Actor Prateik Babbar discusses his forthcoming film Issaq, his famous mother Smita Patil and why he dropped his surname.
Bollywood celebrated Mother's Day with beautiful pictures of their mums on social media.
The newlyweds have been sharing pictures of their wedding festivities daily, and we help you catch up.
'...Shyam had not given me the roles he did.'
'One day, they will learn that certain lines are not to be crossed when it comes to family.'
