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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......

India's economic boom creates 55 billionaires!

It is raining billionaires in India, despite the fact that a major chunk of the country's huge population still grapples with poverty. India now has a record number of 55 billionaires, according to......

4 MM University students invent tri-fuel car

In their endeavor to produce a cost effective and environment friendly vehicle, the students of MM University has made first of its kind tri-fuel car- TRIO. Four BTech students of MM University --......

Indian publishing industry growing at 30%

Describing country's publishing industry as vibrant, the Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Shiv Shankar Mukherjee said it is growing at an impressive rate of 30 per cent every year."We......

'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......

Zoya: Everyone in my family is a writer

She is Javed Akhtar's daughter, Farhan Akhtar's sister and a writer herself. Inspite of being a creative person as the coreZoya Akhtardons the mantle of a producer for the Honeymoon Travels Pvt......

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......

Exclusive: Shyam Benegal on the Commonwealth Games

Decision-making in the government is a painful affair, film director Shyam Benegal, one of the masterminds behind last week's Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, tells Rediff.com's Patcy N.Behind......

Images: Delhi Daredevils vs Deccan Chargers

Delhi Daredevils' captain Dinesh Karthik took the unconventional route and handed the ball to leg-spinner Amit Mishra to open the bowling. The move paid off as Mishra struck in the first over when......

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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. Which celebrity's birthday today? any guess?
Hitler: 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. who s the great/best lyricist in bollywood ?
Hitler: A. Gulzar and Javed Akhtar more

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Q. Agar jeena hai to apne liye ya auron ke liye ?
Bobby: A. khudgaj duniya me yeh, insan ki pehchan haijo parayi aag me jal jaale, woh insan haiapne liye jiye toh kya jiye - (2)too ji yeh dil jamane ke...... more

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The 'Inside Pressure' Changing India's Film Industry

Javed Akhtar is an Urdu poet, film lyricist and scriptwriter. Together with former partner Salim Khan, he scripted several Bollywood hits such as... ...

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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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Uff Teri Ada Lyrics of Song - Uff Teri Ada from the movie - Karthik Calling Karthik, Singer: Shankar Mahadevan | Music Director: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy... ...

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UPA mulls 2nd phase of project

After the success of the 15-day-long first-phase of Bharat Nirman: Glimpses of India story campaign, costing about `16 crore, the UPA government is... ...

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