All stories by RAJUL HEGDE
'I was a quiet kid; never opened my mouth till the age of 10'
Rediff.com6 Apr 2017'I have some more things to do on this planet that will make me happy. Just because I have become a grandfather doesn't mean I am ready for retirement.' Boman Irani gets ready for a new phase in his life.
'Akshara and I dated for a short period'
Rediff.com4 Apr 2017Vivaan Shah gets ready for the fourth film of his career, Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Ladoo Deewana.
'Cities are not safe for girls'
Rediff.com3 Apr 2017Pankhuri Awasthy discusses her new show Kya Kasoor Hai Amla Ka.
'It's a dream come true to win Indian idol'
Rediff.com3 Apr 2017'When I started my journey in Indian Idol, a lot of people laughed at me for not knowing Hindi well. I did feel bad but I did not let anything negative affect me and took it as a challenge.' Meet Indian Idol 9 winner V Revanth.
'No matter how many governments change, laws against women never change'
Rediff.com31 Mar 2017'As a woman, we need to give right the upbringing to our sons, to respect, protect and help the weaker sex instead of bullying them. We should start doing this too, not just blame men. The judiciary needs to bring in some changes, so that people start fearing the law.' 'What excuse will you give for girls aged four to six getting raped and murdered? You can't blame them for their dressing sense.'
Gauahar Khan wants to do it all
Rediff.com28 Mar 2017'I want to play the heroine.' 'Why not?' 'I can dance, I can act and hopefully through Begum Jaan, people will notice me and say, 'Chalo isko yeh bhi karathay hai.'
'I have never been desperate'
Rediff.com23 Mar 2017'I have experimented a lot with my acting, now I want to get into the commercial heroine space.' 'I am toning myself up to live up to the hotness standards of Varun and Jacqueline.' 'I am trying to get there.'
Taapsee Pannu: Nepotism will exist till the time Bollywood exists
Rediff.com23 Mar 2017What is Tapsee Pannu's take on being an outsider in the film industry?
'We will make a lot of money with Baahubali 2'
Rediff.com17 Mar 2017'The presenters make the money -- the ones who put their hard work, blood and sweat don't always make money.' Baahubali: The Conclusion is all set to break new records.
Sonakshi: 'Sexual harassment at work is neglected'
Rediff.com15 Mar 2017'Women are ashamed of the repercussions that will come when they speak about it.' 'Women also feel they will be blamed for whatever has happened to them.' 'Unless women support each other and stand by each other, that will not change.' Sonakshi Sinha speaks out.
'We should not waste life on something if it doesn't work out'
Rediff.com10 Mar 2017'The role in Warris is challenging because I have to leave my femininity aside. I have to be snappy like a boy. I worked on my body language and voice modulation. Being a guy is maintenance-free. I let my eyebrows grow and didn't have to bleach or do a facial.' Meet Warris actor Farnaz Shetty.
'Enjoying sex and hanging out with boys does not make a girl a slut'
Rediff.com9 Mar 2017"It is 2017. I don't understand why these things are still taboo," says Randeep.
Randeep Hooda: I should have been more careful
Rediff.com9 Mar 2017'It's absolutely a crime.' 'You cannot threaten a woman on social media or anywhere else.'
'I want to do comedy, I am waiting for somebody to offer me one'
Rediff.com7 Mar 2017'I get bored easily. I don't want to do a serious film now but won't mind a biopic, which will be different and have a true story to tell. I want to satisfy my needs, my cravings.' Alia Bhatt tells us what's on her mind.
'I am bored playing a bahu on screen'
Rediff.com6 Mar 2017Sanskaar: Dharohar Apnon Ki's Bhoomi gets a makeover and she's looking WOW!
'Our film has nothing to do with stalking'
Rediff.com6 Mar 2017'Alia and I are in a strong place in our careers. We will not do a film just for the sake of it, no matter who is making it.' Varun Dhawan returns with Badrinath Ki Dulhania.
'I would love to be a female Johnny Depp'
Rediff.com2 Mar 2017'I love watching Teleshopping; it's a stress-buster. I can watch it for three-four hours. I love the way they talk. I think Teleshopping was made for me.' A closer look at Commando 2 actress Adah Sharma.
'I am spectacular in whatever I do'
Rediff.com1 Mar 2017'If Michael Jackson is called the King of Pop, would he mind it? It's a great thing. I don't mind being called excellent in what I do. I don't mind being typecast. I am very good at what I do, nobody can do what I do. I am the best action hero.' There's no stopping Vidyut Jammwal.
Shah Rukh: I had the hots for Jaya Prada!
Rediff.com27 Feb 2017'Yashji kept telling me if I don't play a loverboy, my career will not move ahead. I just went by his belief and it paid dividends. Yash Chopra has single-handedly made my career.' Shah Rukh Khan acknowledges the man who gave him success.
'I can't say I'm as big as the Khans'
Rediff.com23 Feb 2017'Apart from being total eye-candies, Saif and Shahid are very good actors. Saif is that classy man, who would open the door for you and pull chairs for you. Shahid would come to the sets with headphones on. He had a boyish charm.' Kangana Ranaut gets in Rangoon mode.