AFSAR DAYATAR, HITESH HARISINGHANI, PRASANNA D ZORE

Stories by AFSAR DAYATAR, HITESH HARISINGHANI, PRASANNA D ZORE

'I was repeatedly told we would lose the battle'

'I was repeatedly told we would lose the battle'

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2024

'The state of Gujarat was to my mind 'partisan and over enthusiastic' in the way it dealt with remission applications.'

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

'Speaker's order not on same page as SC's directions'

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2024

'Approaching the SC, getting a favourable decision and overturning the situation (the speaker's order), will be too much to ask for in too short time.'

How Hema Malini Inspired Gulzar

How Hema Malini Inspired Gulzar

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2024

Rememembering the lack of funds when making Meera, Gulzarsaab said, "I asked her to work in the film without taking any money and she said this is a film which she would like to watch with her children and their children."

The 3 Things Raveena Tandon Swears By

The 3 Things Raveena Tandon Swears By

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2024

Raveena Tandon is all set to sparkle in her new Web series Karmma Calling, where she plays the rich, glamorous and powerful Indrani Kothari, who has many secrets up her sleeve.

'My order should be out by 5 pm on Wednesday'

'My order should be out by 5 pm on Wednesday'

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2024

'You can wake up a person who is sleeping, but how do you wake up a person who's pretending to sleep.'

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2024

'We have interesting leads on the agents. The roles of agents in this entire operation, who were doing what.'

When Shilpa Gave An Arm And A Leg For Rohit Shetty

When Shilpa Gave An Arm And A Leg For Rohit Shetty

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2024

'It is not easy to pull off a seven-part show because it is almost like making four films at once.'

'Just on the basis of beauty, you can't survive for so long'

'Just on the basis of beauty, you can't survive for so long'

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2024

'She is a very thoughtful actor.' 'She is in the industry not only because she is beautiful, but also because she is sensible.'

The Mahim Ka Mela Feast

The Mahim Ka Mela Feast

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2024

You can tuck into everything from spicy chaats to flavourful snacks to kebabs and, of course, desserts!

'BJP Wants India To Become Like Iran'

'BJP Wants India To Become Like Iran'

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2023

'Their role model is Iran: high control of the citizens by the State.' In Iran it is Islamic control; in India, it will be Hindutva control.'

Recipe: Hitesh's Brown Chana Pulau

Recipe: Hitesh's Brown Chana Pulau

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2023

This easy, tasty pulau can be cooked in 15 minutes.

JN.1: 'No Need To Feel Scared'

JN.1: 'No Need To Feel Scared'

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2023

'90 per cent of India's population is vaccinated; they are immunised. We need not worry.'

2023's Most Entertaining Moments Caught On Camera

2023's Most Entertaining Moments Caught On Camera

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2023

Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com worked hard through the year to capture movie stars on camera, and here are some of 2023's most entertaining moments.

JN.1: 'No need to press panic button'

JN.1: 'No need to press panic button'

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2023

'Certain groups should be more cautious, especially the 60-plus population, and the population which suffer from co-morbidities like diabetes and hypertension.'

Recipes: Chef Sara's Fish Cutlet, Coconut Pudding

Recipes: Chef Sara's Fish Cutlet, Coconut Pudding

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2023

Two homemade treats that will transform your Christmas celebration into a glorious one.

Hrithik, SRK, Salman, Bachchans Party!

Hrithik, SRK, Salman, Bachchans Party!

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2023

Bollywood's mega stars came together to celebrate Producer Anand Pandit's 60th birthday in Mumbai.

Mallika Sherawat Steps Out To Party

Mallika Sherawat Steps Out To Party

Rediff.com   22 Dec 2023

Producer Anand Pandit's 60th birthday party was a full house, as he invited stars from the film and television industry.

'Main itna paseena kisi bhi film ki liye nahin baha hai'

'Main itna paseena kisi bhi film ki liye nahin baha hai'

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2023

The actor is as entertaining at press conferences as he is in the movies, and he keeps the proceedings light -- and fun -- and Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/ Rediff.com capture them.

'You're provoking me, so off you go to jail'

'You're provoking me, so off you go to jail'

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2023

'The Bills (Bharatiya Saksha, Bharatiya Nagarik Sanhita and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) are arbitrary, opaque and ambiguous and structurally quite violent.'

'They want Parliament to be a stamping house'

'They want Parliament to be a stamping house'

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2023

'I don't know why they should feel scared. They have a big majority, they shouldn't feel scared.' 'They should let us speak and then they can always vote however they want to. I have no idea (what's scaring the government).' 'It actually baffles me why they should indulge in these kinds of tactics.'