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Shiv Sena backs Javed Akhtar over fatwa row

The Shiv Sena,on Monday,came out in support of lyricist and Rajya Sabha MP Javed Akhtar, who is facing threat from hardliners after he criticised the fatwa issued by Islamic seminary Darul Uloom......

Javed Akhtar provided security after threats

Lyricist and Rajya Sabha MP Javed Akhtar has been provided round-the-clock security following death threats received by him for allegedly calling an Islamic cleric "insane" during a television......

Javed Akhtar gets death threat over fatwa issue

Lyricist and Rajya Sabha member Javed Akhtar on Saturday lodged a case with the Mumbai police after he received an e-mail threat for criticising a fatwa banning women working with men.In the......

Javed Akhtar, Aiyar among 5 nominated to RS

Noted lyricist Javed Akhtar and Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar were nominated to Rajya Sabha along with three others on Friday. Noted economist and former Planning Commission member Bhalchandra......

IMA adopts Akhtar's song for platinum jubilee

The Indian Military Academy celebrating its 75th birthday on Monday has adopted a song written by ace lyricist Javed Akhtar for all its 'passing out parades'."Earlier, we used to sing and play army......

FinMin officials set for date with Nandita Das, Gautam Gambhir

After a date with Bollywood actress Chitrangada Singh and lyricist Javed Akhtar last year, finance ministry officials are set for a rendezvous with film actress Nandita Das and cricketer Gautam......

FM likely to attend DEA's annual function

Finance Minister P Chidambaram is likely to attend the annual retreat function of the Department of Economic Affairs officials on Saturday."Finance Minister P Chidambaram will attend the sixth......

'Even actors of today have influences of Dilip Kumar'

Writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar is presenting a second season of his TV show Classic Legends. The series on the lives and careers of stalwarts of the Indian film industry is a treat for lovers of......

Now, Javed Akhtar to host TV show

Script writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar is set to tell the stories of 13 achievers of Bollywood's golden era, in a new show called Classic Legends on Zee Classic. The show will premiere at 7.30 on......

Javed Akhtar: Kolaveri Di is an insult to sensibility

Tamil actor Dhanush's song Kolevari Di might have taken the web world by storm. But that didn't impress lyricist Javed Akhtar. '"KOLAVARI-D". Every one is praising the robes but the......

'I have become Ranbir, Shahid, Saif many times'

He may not be as famous as Javed Akhtar, Gulzar or Prasoon Joshi. But Irshad Kamil is getting there.The lyricist, who has written for songs for films like Chameli,Socha Na Tha, Jab We Met, Love Aaj......

Spotted: Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi in Singapor

Reader Amish Maske bumped into Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi at Singapore airport on his way back to Mumbai.If you encounter/meet/see film or television personalities and take a photograph or a......

Tendulkar recommended for Rajya Sabha membership

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and yesteryear actress Rekha are among four eminent personalitiesrecommended for nomination as members of the Rajya Sabha. The 39-year-old Tendulkar, who has brought......

From Amitabh to Madhuri, tweets hail India

As India won the World Cup, the tweeters went berserk.A sample of some of the more interesting tweets this wonderful night: From Bollywood legend Madhuri Dixit-Nene: Congrats Team India!!! We did......

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Q. the lyrics of old songs were quite crisp and clear. why it is not so now a days?
Sanjay Sharma: A. more

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Q. There is another Javed Akhtar in the making - in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa jury, that is. Shankar Mahadevan comes pretty close in his bak-bak.
Cynic: A. In quantity, quality has vanished somewhere. But we do have great music with great lyrics even today as well. With lyricist like Javed Akhtar,...... more

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Q. sab ka khushi se faanslaa ek kadam haihar ghar mein bass ek hi kamraa kum hai ... !!how do you like these lyrics by javed akhtar ...???
Manoj M: A. I do not see this reality show....itz fixed...... more

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UP cops question SPs bid to appease minorities

The ruling Samajwadi Party's decision to withdraw cases against terror accused and slap cases against police officers, apparently to appease Muslim... ...

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No effect of ban on gutka sales

Ten months have passed since gutka was banned in the state but its sale continues unabated in the capital. Small-time traders are selling gutka in... ...

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Mr. Ratnadeep Lal - Founder Chairman IIFT Group & Mr. Prateek Lal - Sr. Manager IIFT Group were invited in Focus 2013 organized by Assocham

Focus 2013 was held on 2nd May 2013 at The Hotel Le-Meridien, New Delhi which was organized by Assocham. Mr. Ratnadeep Lal - Founder Chairman IIFT... ...

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Congress to unleash advertising blitzkrieg of Rs 180 cr for 2014 campaign

What didn't shine for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in 2004 may still help construct a third United Progressive Alliance (UPA) victory in... ...

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Amitabh Bachchans Zanjeer turns 40

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