My work so far
I UPDATE THIS REGULARLY
There is so much more out there to explore, to live and learn. Still a toddler. [as one of my friend says about life and learning]
Aye dil hai mushkil jeena yahaan/ Zara hatke, zara bachke/ Yeh hai Bombay meri jaan'.
Moods and Phases of life, people, cultures fascinate me nonstop.
Boman Irani: ‘I love playing mean’
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/feb/15boman.htm
Soha Ali Khan: ‘It was strange when Saif decided to act’
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/feb/15soha.htm
Raima Sen:My career is shaping up well
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/feb/13sld1.htm
The rare, first movies of Bollywood’s best
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/feb/08sld1.htm
When Shabana Azmi went on a Honeymoon
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/31shabana.htm
Meet Traffic Signal Cast
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/feb/01slide1.htm
Madhur Bhandarkar:’Konkana did not want to do Traffic’
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/31madhur.htm
Dressing Abhishek for his wedding
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/30abhishek.htm
Shabana Azmi: ‘I hope Water wins the Oscar’
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/25water.htm
Daruwalla dispels Manglik rumours
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/23bejan.htm
Govinda: Salman is the best friend one can have
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/23govinda1.htm
Risk is worth a watch
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/19risk.htm
From Big B’s hotseat to SRK’s
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/17kbc.htm?zcc=rl
When Sudhir Mishra beat up telemarketers
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/17sudhir.htm
Part 1: Lessons from Syd Field, the guru of scriptwriting
http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2007/jan/10syd.htm
Part 2: Syd Field: How to make your own movie
http://www.rediff.com/getahead/2007/jan/11syd.htm
‘I don’t care what people say’
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/05sd1.htm
TV stars’ memorable moments of 2006
http://specials.rediff.com/yearend/2006/dec/30yrslide1.htm
I See You: Story with a difference
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/dec/29isy.htm
Film Review
Comeback is gift to fans: Birthday boy Govinda
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/dec/21govinda.htm
True to his comedy hero image, Govinda will make his comeback in a hilarious Priyadarshan movie.
‘I don’t force humour into a film’
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/dec/21priyan.htm
“Bhagam Bhag is what people expect of a Priyadarshan film. Keep your brains at home, come and have fun.”
Meet Jai from the new Sholay
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/dec/19sd1.htm
Prashant Raj Sachdev has a tough job. He will make his movie debut with Ram Gopal Varma’s remake of the Bollywood classic, Sholay.
Film Review: Aryan
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/dec/15aryan.htm
‘Rani and I would fight like mad’
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/dec/07rani.htm
Rajaa Mukerji talks about his sister and his upcoming film
From Angelina Jolie to Mira Nair
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/dec/05slid1.htm
Irrfan Khan interview
When Shilpa Shetty removed her skirt
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/29sld1.htm
On the sets of Anurag Basu’s Metro
Deadline is too melodramatic to thrill
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/10deadline.htm
Deadline: Sirf 24 Ghante simply fails to keep you gripped.
Shahid: Arranged marriage is alien to me
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/10shahid.htm
Amrita: I have never gone on a date
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/09slid1.htm
‘I’m waiting for Salman to see Vivah’
http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/09sooraj.htm
The Rediff Interview / Sooraj Barjatya
‘I play a serious role in this comedy’
http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/09shreyas.htm?q=np&file=.htm
The Rediff Interview / Shreyas Talpade
‘I didn’t choose Aishwarya. Umrao Jaan chose her’
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/02sld1.htm
The JP Dutta interview
‘You will always remember the old Umrao Jaan’
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/nov/06farooq.htm
The Rediff Interview | Farooq Shaikh
Making Ash look like Umrao
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/31slide1.htm
Fashion designer Anna Singh’s sketches.
First Look: Asking Aishwarya for a date
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/26ash.htm
How Anu Malik made Salman, Ash sing
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/19anu.htm
He has scored music for two of the most-awaited movies this year — Jaan-E-Mann and Umrao Jaan
Aishwarya Rai on playing Umrao Jaan
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/10slide1.htm
‘I am inspired by Rekha, but I cannot ape her’
Don’t bother with Mera Dil Leke Dekho
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/06mera.htm
Yet another film trying to jump onto the comedy bandwagon.
‘A film’s point is to upset people’
http://ia.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/05tanuja.htm?q=mp&file=.htm
The Rediff Interview / Tanuja Chandra
Shiney Ahuja’s stars shine bright
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/03slide1.htm
If a movie were to be remade, I would love to portray the layered emotions Guru Dutt managed so beautifully in Sahib Biwi Aur Gulam.
An ode to cinema of the 1950s
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/03bahut.htm
Sudhir Mishra claims that Bahut Nikle Mere Armaan will be his ‘least dark’ film.
Quest: Well made
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/29quest.htm
Amol Palekar’s bilingual film Quest is not for light entertainment.
Krishna: Good intentions, bad execution
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/29krishna.htm
But the animation done by Media Solutionz falls short of expectations. It is not even a shadow of what we have seen in Tom and Jerry cartoons, and definitely not Hollywood films like Shrek and Finding Nemo.
American Blend: Great mix of cultures
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/29blend.htm
Although the climax could have been etched out better, it isn’t abrupt. The film has its light and emotional moments.
Aamir’s Oscar plans for Rang De Basanti
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/27oscar.htm
The nominations in the Best Foreign Film category will be announced on January 23, 2007.
How Gandhigiri found a place in Munnabhai
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/26joshi.htm
Interview with Lage Raho Munnabhai cowriter
From Iqbal to Behrupia
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/20shreyas.htm
The Rediff Interview | Shreyas Talpade
‘Shiva is a pro-police film’
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/14ramu.htm
Ram Gopal Varma thinks people who don’t like his films shouldn’t watch them.
Why Urmila Matondkar should get a Guinness mention
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/11slid1.htm
After Bas Ek Pal, I have signed Rajkumar Santoshi’s London Dreams, Vikram Bhatt’s Speed and Sunil Advani’s Non-stop Fun.
Geeta Basra wants to be Madhuri Dixit
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/06slide1.htm
Viviek Oberoi: I play a mad, spoilt brat’
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/sep/08slide1.htm
Vivek Oberoi is in a fun mood. His Naksha opens today, and he’s currently working on a film called Shootout At Lokhandwala.
Sushmita, Sachin and Shah Rukh
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/24slid1.htm
While the gorgeous Sushmita Sen crooned into a microphone, Sachin Tendulkar and Shah Rukh Khan could be seen tapping their feet.
‘I could have done without Mela’
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/25dd.htm
Director Dharmesh Darshan talks about Priyanka and his next movie
Dino is ready for more
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/23dino.htm
Dino is planning to open a production company. He has already zeroed down on the director and script for the first film he will produce under his banner.
Javed Akhtar re-releases Hindustan Humara
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/21hh.htm
Yash Chopra, Subhash Ghai, Farhan Akhtar and Divya Dutta were some of the film personalities present at the event.
Shilpa Shetty in Gangster director’s next
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/17metro.htm
About Metro: Anurag Basu’s next movie.
‘Ahista Ahista is inspired from real life’
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/17nair.htm
Director Shivam Nair has directed Abhay Deol and Soha Ali Khan in Ahista Ahista.
Why Abhay Deol likes Soha Ali Khan
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/17abhay.htm
Soha Ali Khan: On her film Ahista Ahista
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/16slide1.htm
‘My parents would be happy if I quit films’
Isha Sharvani:’I'd die to work with Amitabh’
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/04slide1.htm
A complete feature.
Shilpa Shetty: Marriages are not easy
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/04shilpa.htm
She has all the elements: elegance, grace, beauty and that perfect figure.
Salman and Shilpa don’t arouse interest
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/04shaadi.htm
Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya: A review
Darwaza Bandh Rakho
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/03slide1.htm
Chunky Pandey, Manisha Koirala, Isha Sharwani and Aftab Shivdasani
Minisha Lamba
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/03sd1.htm
Acting happened to me by accident,” says minissha Lamba.
‘Arshad, Anthony kaun hai?’
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/aug/02arshad.htm
I think I am as bad an actor as I was in my first film. I have just become smarter now and expect a lot from the work I do
Madhur Bhandarkar takes it to the streets
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/31traffic.htm
A Rs 150 crore joint venture has just been announced between Madhur Bhandarkar and Percept Picture Company.
If you’ve seen Collateral, you’ve seen Killer
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/21killer.htm
The Killer : A review
Emraan Hashmi: In The Killer
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/21slide1.htm
The women love him, and men like his innocent, yet mischievous, face.
Kaifi Azmi’s 4th death anniversary
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/may/10kaifi.htm
On the eve of her father Kaifi Azmi’s fourth death anniversary, Shabana Azmi and husband Javed Akhtar staged a play called Kaifi Aur Mein at Mumbai’s Prithvi Theatre.
Neha Dhupia: Kareena was wonderful to work with
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/may/09slid1.htm
Of late, Neha Dhupia seems to be doing a lot of comedies. After Kya Kool Hain Hum and Garam Masala, her next, Chup Chup Ke, starring Kareena Shahid is also aimed at making the audience laugh.
Shahid plays dumb
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/may/08sli1.htm
After all, journalists usually want to know more about his relationship with Kareena Kapoor than his work.
Kareena Kapoor, unplugged!
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/may/04sl1.htm
Kareena chats with Priyanka Jain about her upcoming films, Shahid and what the two of them have in store for us.
Upen Patel: Hot, and lovin’ it!
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/may/03slid1.htm
Makes his debut in Bollywood with Subhash Ghai’s 36 China Town.
Ram Gopal Varma on Darna Zaroori Hai
http://ww1.mid-day.com/smd/play/2006/april/135804.htm
I don't think fear is a positive or negative emotion. It's a real emotion.
Sandeep: Waiting for D-day
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/21sandeep.htm
Indian Idol contestant Sandeep Acharya says,”I want this time to pass quickly, to know my fate. I try not to think too much about the result. I am a bit nervous, and excited”
Karunya: Of course, I’ll win!
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/20karunya.htm
19-year old Karunya from the city of charminars is all set to play his version of Hyderabad Blues at the Indian Idol finals on April 22.
MF Hussain, now on stage
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/14mf.htm
After the recent controversy over M F Hussain’s nude paintings of Mother India, the title of the play was changed from Maqbool Se Fida Tak to Pencil Se Brush Tak.
‘Rajkumar brought Kannadigas together’
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/13nag.htm
A tribute to the great Kannada actor.
Meeting John and Salma Khan
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/13john.htm
Over tea, the senior Abraham spoke at length about the excesses of the media. She felt curious about how the media manages to get information in seconds and exaggerates each and every incident in her son’s life much to the chagrin of his family. As she voiced concern for John, she spoke for universal motherhood
Say hello to Tom, Dick and Harry
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/11sd1.htm
The comedy Tom, Dick And Harry — featuring three physically challenged individuals played by Dino Morea, Anuuj Saawhney and Jimmy Sheirgill.
Gladrags winners, 2006!
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/11models.htm
Will they make it to the big league? Maybe. They’ve just gotten noticed. And that’s a start.
Director Anurag Basu talks about Gangster
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/apr/05basu.htm
Gangster stars Mahesh Bhatt’s favourite star Emraan Hashmi, Shiny Ahuja and newcomer Kangna. It promises to be controversial as it is apparently about Abu Salem’s romance with Monica Bedi.
Lakme India Fashion Week 2006 Complete Coverage
http://in.rediff.com/getahead/fw06.html
Collections
Suneet Verma finally brings designer clothing for men
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/apr/01fwsuneet.htm
Savio Jon keeps it simple
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/apr/01fwsavio.htm
Anshu Arora Sen: Time to go backless
http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/29fwfirst.htm
Rocky S Collection
http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/28fwrocky.htm
Perfect for fun in the sun
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/31first.htm
Models
Ujjwala Raut: Life after motherhood
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/30fwujjwala.htm
Acquin Pais :In love with Bangalore
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/apr/01fwmodel.htm
Upen Patel: Single and Available
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/31fwmodel.htm
Shahwar Ali: 15 egg whites a day
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/29fwmodel.htm
Shivani Kapur: An apple a day
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/30fwmodel.htm
Tips
How to wear make-up like a model
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/31fwmakeup.htm
Models eat more than fruit and vegetables
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/30fwgossip.htm
Makeup tips to be attractive in five minutes
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/30fwmakeup.htm
Celebs at Fashion Week
Salman and Rani cheer for Ritu
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/apr/01fwcelebs.htm
Katrina Kaif to walk for Ritu Beri
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/31fwkatrina.htm
Man in black: John Abraham [Rock S Collection]
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/28first.htm
Neha Dhupia roots for Suneet Varma
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/30fwneha.htm
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Filmi
Making Urmila, Aamir and Hrithik dance
Interview with choreographer Ganesh Hegde
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/27slid1.htm
A lot of credit for Yana Gupta's raunchy moves in the Babuji zara dheere chalo track, and Isha Koppikar’s in Khallas goes to Ganesh Hegde.
Meet Mrs India World 2006
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/27sd1.htm
The contest first came under the spotlight when Aditi Gowitrikar won the international Mrs World crown in 2001.
Aarthi Thakur wins Mrs India World 2006
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/26mrsworld.htm
Thakur said, “Sacrifice. It’s only then you can manage work and home beautiful and give hundred percent to both.”
Smriti Irani’s birthday plans
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/23slide1.htm
Today, March 23, India’s favourite bahu turns 30. Smriti Irani, or Tulsi — as she is called in the very popular soap, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi — has already achieved superstardom.
Smriti Irani’s fave TV shows
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/23list.htm
Television’s favourite bahu, Smriti Irani, claims she does not watch the immensely popular soap, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.
First Look: Ekta Kapoor’s new soap
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/20look.htm
The central character — played by newcomer Sanjeeda — is a clumsy girl who is almost never favoured by Lady Luck and gets into trouble all the time.
Meet the new Miss India!
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/20slide1.htm
For once, Femina Miss India contestants didn't want to be Mother Teresa. They didn't pray for world peace either. Their answers sounded honest and straight from the heart.
Neha Kapur is Miss India Universe
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/18miss.htm
“Oh god! It’s still not sinking in. It has to sink. It has to sink,” were among the first few words Miss India Universe 2006 Neha Kapur said when she won the most coveted crown.
Umar : Movie Review
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/17umar.htm
What made Kader Khan say yes to this?
Holi with TV stars
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/16holi.htm
I could see some people had climbed up on the hotel wall trying to catch a glimpse of the celebrities inside. I guess the grass is always greener on the other side, no matter where you are.
The Dus team is back!
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/14sl1.htm
The Dus trio — Producer Nitin Manmohan, Director Anubhav Sinha and Sanjay Dutt — is back with another thriller called Tathastu. It supposedly means `Be it as you desire’.
March 14, 2006.
Indoors this Holi? Switch on your TV
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/14slid1.htm
It’s the order of the day — shooting festival specials for TV serials.
Here’s what you can expect this time around.
March 14, 2006.
Jigyaasa: Avoid at all costs!
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/10jig.htm
Verdict: Don’t bother with this film!
March 10, 2006
Single’s guide to grocery management
http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/09shop.htm
Independence comes with a lot of responsibilities and one of them is managing your grocery shopping!
March 9, 2006.
Women, step forward!
http://specials.rediff.com/getahead/2006/mar/08sd.htm
Aditi Gowitrikar’s tips for choosing your footwear.
Shopping Mantras
March 8, 2006.
Hrishita Bhatt : Controversially Yours!!!
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/mar/07slide1.htm
Bhatt talks about her role in the forthcoming film Jigyaasa.
March 7, 2006.
Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai: Predictable
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/24humko.htm
Should you risk watching it? Only if you aren’t tired of typical Bollywood escapist fare yet.
February 24, 2006.
Meet Sa Re Ga Ma’s Vinit
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/24vinit.htm
On the day of the finals, Vinit Tejnarayan Singh, 17, talks to Priyanka Jain about his family, singing and winning.
February 24, 2006.
In John Abraham’s bedroom
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/23slide1.htm
I am with one of India’s most desirable men. In his bedroom!
February 23, 2006.
Meet Nana Patekar, the chef
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/22nana.htm
Nana Patekar might be famous for playing cold, ruthless and tough characters on screen, but in real life he is one of the most warm-hearted people in Bollywood.
February 22, 2006.
Meet the Fanaah scriptwriter
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/21shibani.htm
Newcomer Shibani Bhatija’s first script has been creating waves. She has also co-scripted Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna with Karan Johar.
February 21, 2006.
Sameera Reddy: Up close
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/20sd1.htm
Her Kaalpurush, directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta, has already become a favourite on the festival circuit.
February 20, 2006.
Sonali Kulkarni: Sexiest housewife?
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/21sonali.htm
I play a completely sensuous wife. The whole world is going to feel like marrying me — I can bet on that.
February 21, 2006.
Mindblowing Sush, boring Chingaari
http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/17chingaari.htm
Sushmita Sen is the only possible reason to watch this movie.
February 17, 2006.
Taxi 9 2 11: Surprise of the year?
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/15milan.htm
Milan Luthria says Taxi 9 2 11 opens up in a way, which is unexpected, and surprises you with its humour, its story, and music. It’s a fast paced two-hour film, with something happening every two minutes. It will be the surprise package of the year.
February 15, 2006.
‘Men don’t know how to woo anymore’
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/13koel.htm
Koel Puri says, “I would like to be swept off my feat, be completely surprised. I don’t mean expensive gifts or anything like that. I want to be surprised in a very creative manner. I would actually like to be wooed. Men in this day and age lack the art of wooing. They just don’t know how to do it.”
February 13, 2006.
Mixed Doubles is worth a watch
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/10mixed.htm
It’s unconventional. Period.
If you are the kind that likes happily-ever-after movies, Mixed Doubles — directed by Rajat Kapoor — may not entertain you.
February 10, 2006
‘Rang De is a very honest film’
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/10atul.htm
Two-time National Award winner Atul Kulkarni — whose role as Laxman Pandey, the angry young right-wing guy in Rang De Basanti, has won him critical kudos yet again ' is all praise for Aamir Khan.
February 10, 2006
‘Nadira lived life on her terms’
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/09tribute.htm
Nadira, the graceful vamp of yesteryears, passed away early on Thursday morning. She was alone in life but never lonely.
February 09, 2006
Madhavan, the remote control pilot
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/08mad.htm
Madhavan has hit the bull’s eye with his cameo as Flight Lieutenant Ajay Rathod in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Rang De Basanti.
February 08, 2006
Himesh outshines Ismail in promoting protégé
http://www.tellychakkar.com/y2k6/feb/7feb/news_sa.php
On stage, Himesh went overboard promoting Vineet, while Ismail added a few remarks here and there. However, Ismail was largely diplomatic. Was this mild behaviour inspired by his earlier irate attempts at quitting the show midway?
‘Women like bad boys’
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/07emraan.htm
Emraan Hashmi — who is quite a hit with young moviegoers –has no fears about being typecast
February 07, 2006
Why ‘Sukhi’ loves dying roles
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/07sharman.htm
Sharman Joshi says he loves to do roles that deal with death — where his character dies at the end or is suffering from an ailment. While playing such a character you realise that there are so many things that we fuss about, that really don’t matter.
February 07, 2006
The Buniyaad folks, 18 years later
http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/02sld1.htm
As Buniyaad continues making history on television, we take a look at the people who had become a part of our lives for a very long time. What are they doing now, almost two decades later?
February 2, 2006
Nadira: A woman ahead of her time
NAdira: No loner
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2006/jan/16nadira.htm
Nadira has been a woman so much ahead of her time — in fact, she was a woman for all time — beautiful, bold, truthful. What today’s woman strives to be, Nadira was 50 years ago
January 16, 2006
Celebrities
September 2005
Aaja meri gaadi mein baith ja
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/september/119664.htm
It’s television actress Rakhanda Khan’s birthday today and her costars have a great idea for a birthday gift: a driver! Khan (who stars in Kyunki saas and Jassi) has changed 10 drivers since January.
Safety issues dog Ekta’s animal welfare
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/september/119543.htm
About 50-60 stray dogs in the Sankraman Studios area (rented from Aarey Colony) are being sterilized for the first time by a studio, which sounds like a very welcome decision.
Gorretti to host new television show
http://web.mid-day.com/hitlist/2005/september/119121.htm
Former VJ Maria Gorretti is all set to make a comeback after a two-and-a-half-year break ? this time, as an anchor in a news channel. Gorretti, who is married to actor Arshad Warsi, has a one-year-old son, Zeke Zidaan.
Hero Zeke Zidaan quits Hindi films
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/september/118803.htm
Zeke Zidaan has his parents worried. The one-year-old son of actor Arshad Warsi and former VJ, Maria Goretti, who recently did a cameo in the film Saif-Preity starrer, Salaam Namaste, had not been eating well since the film released on September 9.
Ramuji gave me new name: Nisha Kothari
http://web.mid-day.com/hitlist/2005/september/118635.htm
Ramuji and The Factory gave me a new identity and my present name,” blushes 21-year-old Nisha Kothari, the lead actress for the forthcoming James.
Kyunki Jitu bhi kabhi chawl mein rehta tha
http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/september/118182.htm
A beaming Jitendra arrived at Shyam Sadan, Girgaum to celebrate Ganesh puja with his former neighbours, on Wednesday.
Bollywood began in chawls
http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/september/117595.htm
Some of Bollywood’s big names began their lives in chawls. With the demolition of unsafe buildings in the city, many of these celebs stand to lose their childhood memories.
August 2005
Pigs Tie
http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/117522.htm
Actress and model Sushama Reddy has a pig fetish. She has a huge collection of pig soft toys, wall hangings, soaps, key chains, ceramic and clay pigs in different sizes.
Riya, Raima perform puja at new home
http://ww1.mid-day.com/hitlist/2005/august/116923.htm
The actresses are planning to complete doing up their home once they return from their short vacation…
Celina scared to death of butterflies
http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/116896.htm
While shooting for the film, No Entry, in Thailand, actress Celina Jaitley nearly died. Celina spotted a butterfly and was so terrified that she started running, heading straight for a cliff, and had it not been for her co-actors, would have certainly fallen to her death.
Do you believe in punar janam?
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/116835.htm
Rani, Kodak, Whitey, Pinky, Raja, Pedru, Brownie and Tiger are among the 24 stray dogs that Firoza Abraham feeds daily near her home at Andheri (E). Firoza is the mother of heart-throb John Abraham.
Purab jaisa koi nahin
http://web.mid-day.com/hitlist/2005/august/116440.htm
We caught up with Samir Soni to find what he’s been upto post-jassi.
Drainage block leaves comedian Manmaujee with no choice, even on his birthday
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http://web.mid-day.com/diary/2005/august/116310.htm
Ideal bahu? Not quite
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/115653.htm
She may be considered the perfect Indian wife but apparently Tulsi Virani does not always set a perfect example. Priyanka Jain spoke to psychiatrist and sex consultant Dr Ketan Parmar, who believes that some of her actions in the serial may negatively influence women and even cause disharmony at home
Messy actor learns to clean his room
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/115184.htm
Actor confesses he was very messy earlier, but studying in the US changed it all.
July 2005
Revealed: Emraan Hashmi’s secret girl
http://web.mid-day.com/hitlist/2005/july/114833.htm
Mid-day Exclusive : Teacher Parveen Sahani and Murder actor Emraan have been in serious relationship for three years.
Lage raho Ashutosh!
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/july/114529.htm
Film director Ashutosh Gowariker talks about his new project with Priyanka Jain. Over the last couple of weeks he has helped evict all the hawkers from 16th and the 17th Road, Khar.
Cuddly refused food till Ayesha fed him
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/july/114353.htm
Cuddly is alive and doing quite well, thank you. After five days at the Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals in Parel, the Pomeranian is recuperating at home after being bitten on its tail, by his Labrador friend.
Aditi turns panipuriwallah into hygiene freak
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/july/113883.htm
If you walk down Bandra’s D’Monte lane and find a panipuriwallah with an inordinate number of customers around him, stop, down a few puris and then move on. For this chap is one of Mumbai’s most hygienic panipuriwallahs -trained and tested by none other than model Aditi Gowitrikar.
Tulip back from hibernation
http://ww1.mid-day.com/hitlist/2005/july/112814.htm
Actress Tulip Joshi is looking forward to her new film, Matrabhoomi. Tulip speaks to Priyanka Jain about her long hiatus and battle with ill health.
Lifestyle
October 2005
Don’t shed tears for the onion, say chefs
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/october/121758.htm
Your food can taste just as good without the 28 per kg kanda. Priyanka Jain spoke to some chefs in the city to find out how they are dealing with the price hike
September 2005
Don’t let high heels let you down
http://ww1.mid-day.com/yourlife/2005/september/117877.htm
Despite what you’re willing to tolerate as a lover of heels, you may be underestimating the damage that high heels can cause, beyond just having sore feet at the end of the day.
August 2005
Eat what Riya Sen does
http://midday:8005/yourlife/2005/august//116539.htm
Aside from her steamy item song for the credit titles in the soon-to-be-released James, the actress has been steaming up her kitchen, experimenting with different kinds of dishes. We hear sister Raima and Riya’s three dogs are acting as her guinea pigs.
July 2005
Bald and gorgeous
http://web.mid-day.com/smd/play/2005/july/115136.htm
When worn with confidence, a completely shaved head can be intriguing, beguiling and alluring.
June 2005
Let’s play ball, fellas!
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/june/112460.htm
Priyanka Jain caught up with models Upen Patel, Raman Lamba and Haroon Kazi getting down and dirty, enjoying a game of football with kids, yesterday.
Bleached and beautiful
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/june/112017.htm
The city’s metrosexual man has finally arrived. He does not feel any shame in being pampered at a ladies parlour, reports Priyanka Jain. Men these days frequent parlours simply because women understand their needs better than men.
BPOs
November 2005
BPOs want to hire physically challenged
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/november/123420.htm
To counter high attrition rates, BPOs are considering hiring senior citizens and physically challenged individuals who are not as prone to switch jobs.
Orphans have a rocking day at BPO party
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/november/123338.htm
On the occasion of Children’s Day yesterday, a BPO, Intelenet Global Services, invited 150 kids from Don Bosco Orphanage to spend the day at the office and organised games, a painting competition and dances to keep them entertained.
Call centre exec’s body found at home
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/november/123271.htm
Call-centre employee Kingsley Gibert D’Souza’s (39) decomposed body was found at his Orlem residence, Jude’s House, on Saturday afternoon. D’Souza, who worked for E-funds was staying alone after having separated from his wife, a year-and-a-half ago.
Call centres advance time from Sunday
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/october/121931.htm
Mumbai’s call centre workers will have to report to work one hour earlier from this Sunday, when the UK, US and Canada shift back from daylight saving time.
Want a BPO job? Try now!
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/october/121410.htm
All major BPOs in the country, which cater to foreign clients, will see a surge in recruitment till mid-November. This is because of two reasons: Firstly, the festive season in the UK, US and Australia means customers shop more.
BPO makes night travel safer
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/october/120540.htm
After a female employee was threatened by a coworker, a BPO has decided to make night travel safer by installing wireless radios in all its vehicles.
Cost-cutting BPOs say no to Navratri
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/october/120346.htm
Every year BPOs celebrate festivals with fervor. But this year, most of them have shown little interest in organising garba festivities at their call centres. Cost-cutting tops the list of reasons.
BPO bikers united by passion for Enfields
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/september/119729.htm
Who says call centre workers have dull lives? On a typical Sunday evening you’ll find a passionate group of BPO employees discussing their obsession - Royal Enfield bikes - at IC Colony, Borivli or Marve Beach, Malad. They call themselves the Road Rapplers, and have known each other for at least a year.
Call centre exec juggles five jobs
http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/september/118316.htm
Nizar Furniturewala (27) manages not one, but five different jobs a day. He is an entrepreneur, a shopkeeper, a tutor and an interior designer and ends his day as a call centre exec - notching up an 18-hour workday.
Call centre kids work on I-Day
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/116348.htm
While India celebrated the 58th anniversary of Independence yesterday, not everyone was fortunate enough to get a holiday.
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Crime and Civil
Brothers get into a jam with traffic cop
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/october/121616.htm
Two Malad businessmen got into trouble yesterday evening when they tried to tell a policeman to do his duty. Brothers Manish and Deepak Zhaveri were booked by the Malad police for allegedly assaulting and misbehaving with a traffic constable at Chincholi signal.
Boss shoots clerk… accidentally
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/september/119156.htm
Mohiddin Tayiyabban Soni, a building contractor, accidentally shot his clerk Ismail Beban (50) yesterday. Beban, who was admitted to KEM hospital, is in a critical state.
Man runs over traffic cop’s feet
http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/september/119019.htm
On Friday, when traffic constable Suryaji Shivaji Patil was checking Kiran Kumar Krushnalal’s (44) driving licence outside Churchgate near KC College, Krushnalal suddenly stepped on the accelerator, and drove the car over Patil’s feet, grievously hurting him.
Best dandiya dancer commits suicide
http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/october/120861.htm
When 19-year-old Sushil Shinde returned home on Monday night after winning the best dancer award at the local dandiya fest, his parents had no idea that he may have been disturbed. They woke up in the morning to see their son hanging from the ceiling inside the kitchen.
Drug addict kills sister, injures mum
http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/october/120797.htm
Kenith D’Souza (53), an alleged drug addict, killed his sister Tina (43) and stabbed his mother P D’Souza during an argument over food yesterday. The mother is recuperating at Rajawadi Hospital.
Driver disappears with employer’s Merc
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/september/117806.htm
Radhakrishna Chitrapuchan (45), a driver, disappeared with his employer’s Mercedes, Rs 10 lakh in cash, and documents worth Rs 25 lakh on Thursday. He was employed by Laxman Bhagtani, a builder. A complaint has been lodged by Mukesh Bhagtani (25), his brother at the Bandra police station.
Pregnant lady loses baby to rush in train
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/september/118379.htm
Anahita Shelar, 35, who was two-and-a-half months pregnant, lost her baby because of the heavy commuter rush at Dadar railway station on Friday.
Policeman surrenders in Provogue cocaine
http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/july/113724.htm
Assistant Police Inspector Shantilal Jadhav, key accused in the Provogue cocaine case, surrendered at the Airport Police Station last night.
DC-designed buses at airports soon
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2004/march/78746.htm
The Airport Authority of India will soon start a bus service from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (Sahar) to Dadar (Sitlamata Mandir) and Nariman Point (Air-India building) and the Gateway of India.
TC eyes World Power Lifting Championship
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/october/120091.htm
Central Railway Ticket Collector S Nagrajan (28) from Coimbatore has been selected among others to represent India at the World Power Lifting Championship to be held in Miami from November 13. Nagrajan has won three gold medals consecutively from 2003 to 2005.
Collapses
Home-wreaked
http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/117360.htm
The one thing common in the collapses that recently rocked Mumbai was that its occupants were all middle class people who had their life savings and belongings destroyed. Priyanka Jain went in search of some affected to find out their status and check what help they had received, if any.
School demands dues for broken wall
http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/117337.htm
July 26 has left a deep scar on the minds of the sisters who run the Divine Child school in Andheri East. As if water logging within the school was not enough, housing societies next to it broke boundary walls to let the water from their compound into the nun’s campus.
After Sadaf, another bldg collapses
http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/117072.htm
Residents of Mistry Building, Tardeo, blamed corporator Gunvant Singh, for repairs made to his ground floor flat, for the partial collapse of the 110-year-old structure yesterday.
This woman saved 24 lives
http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/116963.htm
Fatima Kanees (40) and her daughter Zariyad, quietly dress the corpses at the Muslim prayer hall. Fatima’s aunt and nephew died when the four-storeyed Sadaf Manzil collapsed yesterday.
Third collapse in 10 days
http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/115831.htm
A two-storey building, Manda Niwas at Hanuman Nagar, behind Pragati College, collapsed at 2 pm yesterday, killing a 70-year-old man. This is the third such incident in Dombivli in the past 10 days.
Unpaid coolie shot for demanding salary
http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/august/115530.htm
Abdul Latif Shaikh (26) a private porter at Bandra terminus was shot by his boss Nawajis Chaudhary at around 4.30 pm, yesterday.
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ENTERTAINMENT
February 01, 2003
Nikita Anand wins Miss India crown
http://www.rediff.com/news/2003/jan/31miss.htm
BUSINESS
January 28, 2003
A dummy’s guide to immigration to the US
http://www.rediff.com/money/2003/jan/28guide.htm
14 January, 2003
SLIDE SHOW
Sabrang music festival
Images from the festival, part of the birth centenary
celebrations of renowned singer Ustad Bade Gulam Ali Khan.
http://www.rediff.com/news/2003/jan/14sld1.htm
26 December, 2002
SLIDE SHOW
Getting Ready to Sashay
A peek at the moves of the Sunsilk Femina Miss India 2003
contestants.
http://www.rediff.com/news/2002/dec/26sld1.htm
CITY CENTRIC
06 December, 2002
Heavy security arrangements greet Mumbaikars
http://www.rediff.com/news/2002/dec/06maha1.htm
27 September, 2002
One killed as part of building collapses in Mumbai
http://www.rediff.com/news/2002/sep/27mum.htm
DIARY
04 December, 2002
Rediff Diary: Ms Independent
Priyanka Jain on the fine art of burning chapattis.
http://www.rediff.com/news/2002/dec/04diary.htm
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