Melodies that stayed on in the mind and memory are too few and far between. Except the ones that do make an impression are definitely worth celebrating for their refreshing style and substance.
Bollywood stars celebrate Mahashivratri by sharing pictures on social media.
'The great singer Shardaji took Bhojpuri music and singing to the national and international level with her singing!'
Sanya becomes a Mrs... Nimrat attends Diljit's concert... Plabita pouts...
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebs are tweeting.
After attending the pran pratishtha ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, film folk were spotted at the Mumbai airport, as they made their way home.
Alka Yagnik, who has given Bollywood so many chartbusters in her long career over four decades, shared some heart-breaking news with her fans on social media.
Bollywood stars capture inside pictures of the grand festivities of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's longest wedding ceremonies. Take a look.
It's raining Diwali parties in Bollywood, and as film folk show off their glamorous outfits, they make sure not to repeat their fashion.
'Standing before the majestic Ram Mandir, embraced by a sense of peace and devotion. A truly humbling experience. Grateful for this blessed moment.'
Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff were among the guests who celebrated Sonu's honour.
Rahul got engaged to his childhood sweetheart Aditi Redkar.
'We should support cinema that's rooted in our culture and not ape the West.'
The film folk turned out in traditional outfits for the pran pratishtha at the temple.
Sinha, who pioneered and popularised the rich folk traditions of Bihar beyond its borders, was undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Delhi for multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.
The music fraternity came together to honour the late legend.
'Yeh kahani maine shuru ki thi, Laltu se! Isey khatam bhi main hi karunga... apne Ullu de patthon ke saath.'
From Vidya Balan to Ayushmann Khurrana, the who's who of Bollywood turned up at Animal's star-studded success bash.
Sonu Nigam turned 50 on July 30, and hosted a grand birthday bash in Mumbai on Saturday night.
The gifts were in a bag that had a striking graphic image of the new temple and of Lord Ram in a very young avatar.
After covering the biggest wedding of the year, Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani was invited to the reception specially held for the media.
Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas's last rites were performed with full state honours.
'Like you have your first child, your first kiss, your first relationship... this was a first for me.' 'I've never done this before.' 'When it got over, there was a feeling of disbelief that we managed to attain this feat in a matter of three days.'
While the wedding was an intimate affair featuring only family and close friends, the couple hosted a grand reception for industry folk.
Throughout its 155 minutes, every scene is doused in blaring background music and melodrama. Disappointment alone won't do, it must feel like a full blown catastrophe, observes Sukanya Verma.
Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com worked hard through the year to capture movie stars on camera, and here are some of 2023's most entertaining moments.
Dulquer celebrates a precious birthday... Sonu donates blood...
On Hema Malini's 75th birthday, the star and her daughters -- Esha and Ahana Deol -- hosted a birthday bash in Mumbai, and invited friends from the industry for a musical night.
'Kajol has always been very particular about Nysa and Yug coming for the puja every year.'
Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has made his singing debut with a track dedicated to the country's greatest cricketing stars, who have glorified the sport.
Sanjay Gadhavi passed away on November 19. His Dhoom stars pay him tribute.
Ameen Sayani made a rare appearance as did Pyarelal.
A look at the star arrivals.
The Madame Tussauds Wax Museum at the DLF Mall, Noida hosts 50 waxworks of Indian and international celebrities.
Sachin gave Kambli a week to execute the Challenge.
Sonu Nigam and God of cricket Sachin Tendulkar in a role reversal.
Not only will Arun Govil, Sunil Lahiri and Deepika Chikhalia attend the Pran Pratistha ceremony, Moti Sagar, Ramanand Sagar's son, also received an invitation.
While about 8,000 people are in the long list of invitees, the select list features 506 A-listers, including prominent politicians, leading industrialists, top film stars, sportspersons, diplomats, judges and high priests.
'I have made a new rule: When I'm having my morning tea, a guy keeps the harmonium on my bed.' 'So while I'm writing what my plan for the day is, that harmonium is in front of me and I do riyaz of 40-50 minutes.'
