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Dinesh Raheja

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The Incomparable Waheeda Rehman
Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Dinesh Raheja doffs his hat to the movie legend, who will be honoured with the...

Rare Appeal: Remembering Smita Patil
Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Smita has left behind a rich haul of films that showcase her enormous ability to offer...

Why the Tragedy King turned to Comedy
Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

After repeatedly essaying the role of doomed lover, Dilip Kumar, a thinking actor,...

Farewell, Nimmi
Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Nimmi, the legendary actress, passed away at her Mumbai home on Wednesday, March 25.

Asha Bhosle: 30 Eternal Classics
Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Dinesh Raheja salutes the legend's versatility in her heyday.

Ittefaq: The litmus test of Yash Chopra's career
Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Despite a few flaws in the film, Yash Chopra distinguishes himself.

Shakila starred in some of the finest Hindi songs
Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Shakila's seductive performances in the ever-popular club number Babuji Dheere Chalna...

7 shades of emotion, Bollywood style
Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Love, fear, sadness, and many more, seen through the filmi lens.

Sadhana: What movies! What songs!
Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

'As the burkha-clad beauty Husna in Mere Mehboob, she inspired Shakeel Badayuni to...

Going back in time with Sadhana
Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

'I want my fans to remember me as the Sadhana of Love In Simla, Mere Mehboob, Woh Kaun...

Remembering Smita Patil
Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

On the 20th anniversary of her tragic death, the actress remains strikingly relevant.

Shashi Kapoor: The Icon of Suave
Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Yesteryear's heart-throb Shashi Kapoor will get the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award...