News for '-javed-akhtar'

Sooraj Pancholi flaunts his muscles

Sooraj Pancholi flaunts his muscles

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Dharmendra was fascinated by Gabbar's role, then he said he would like to play Thakur. 'I told him he won't get Hema Malini.' 'He laughed and said okay (to play Veeru).'

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

BJP banks on Modi factor to defeat Kanhaiya Kumar

BJP banks on Modi factor to defeat Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'The BJP supporters assert that the appeal of Modi remains a big draw for voters.' 'While the Opposition's alliance is hoping to counter it with its social arithmetic.'

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates its grandeur and grandiloquence in 25 glorious frames on its diamond anniversary.

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.'

Medicine that promises a male child creates uproar in Rajya Sabha

Medicine that promises a male child creates uproar in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Putrajeevak Beej, the medicine from Baba Ramdev's pharmacy, promises the delivery of a male child.

PIX: Kareena, Salman, Varun, Alia mingle at an awards show

PIX: Kareena, Salman, Varun, Alia mingle at an awards show

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

A look at the red carpet arrivals.

'Happy Father's Day to the best!'

'Happy Father's Day to the best!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Several Bollywood stars and their children celebrated Father's Day by sharing pictures of their dads and posting heartwarming messages.

A dash of Bollywood at Jaipur Lit Fest

A dash of Bollywood at Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

A string of film celebrities like Waheeda Rahman, Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnad among others set to explore the intertwining of cinema with literature at the fest.

Dec 16 gang-rape victim's mother takes her name in public

Dec 16 gang-rape victim's mother takes her name in public

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The victim's mother Asha Devi, in a display of extraordinary courage, took her daughter's name in public.

'Padmaavat should be India's entry to the Oscars'

'Padmaavat should be India's entry to the Oscars'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

'My heart was filled with pride while watching Padmaavat.' 'It is a film for every Indian.' 'The film is a passionate, unadulterated, homage to the valour and integrity of the Rajput community.' 'Not a word, not a frame, in the film is an insult to the community.'

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Twenty years ago, Aziz Mirza had the foresight to predict the great discord India would witness and revolt against, notes Sukanya Verma.

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'People have already given a verdict against Himesh Reshammiya.' 'If people watch my performance with an open mind, then there is a chance that they will accept me.'

Discovered: Ayushmann, Kriti, Sushant's secret...

Discovered: Ayushmann, Kriti, Sushant's secret...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Meet Bollywood's poetic souls!

Bappa, Tera Hi Jalwa: Your favourite Ganpati song? VOTE!

Bappa, Tera Hi Jalwa: Your favourite Ganpati song? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Thank God Bappa or Morya Re?

Holi Special: Bollywood's colourful songs!

Holi Special: Bollywood's colourful songs!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

With the festival of colours only a few days away, we thought we'd bask in the glory of its many shades through effervescent Bollywood songs.

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

The campaign's main theme song 'Main hi toh Hindustan hoon' has been penned by Javed Akhtar.

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

25 POETIC FRAMES of Parinda

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Every single one of Parinda's magnificent frames is a masterclass in slick. Sukanya Verma tells us why.

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

#RIPKhayyamsaab: 'Music lost a note today'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

His music was loved by film personalities and political leaders alike, and they took to social media to offer their condolences.

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

What the stars wanted, this Diwali.

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The Mahindra Alturas G4, which was launched on Saturday in Jaipur, is a true-blue premium SUV combining a powerful engine, luxe interiors and a beast-like exterior, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

'I fight my own battles. I don't need anyone'

'I fight my own battles. I don't need anyone'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Deepika Padukone breaks her silence and talks about Padmaavat.

'I operated upon 300 soldiers, and lost one'

'I operated upon 300 soldiers, and lost one'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'Unless you capture territory and plant your flag, the war is never won.'

The REBELLIOUS rang of romance in Silsila

The REBELLIOUS rang of romance in Silsila

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Silsila didn't work. But its roaring rang of romance continues to colour every single Holi. Sukanya Verma revisits this classic.

Why the Alturas G4 is critical for Mahindra

Why the Alturas G4 is critical for Mahindra

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Pawan Goenka, tells Shally Seth Mohile the Alturas, by far the most-expensive model wearing an Indian badge.

'I am not shying away from the old Don'

'I am not shying away from the old Don'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

The second part of our exclusive interview with Farhan and Javed Akhtar.

Jaipur literature fest: The grandest till date

Jaipur literature fest: The grandest till date

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

In the seventh edition of Jaipur Literature Festival, not only there would be writers to discuss topics ranging from economics to food, politics to fiction and everything else in between but there would be a smartphone app for new age art and literature lovers while 240 speakers will comprises writers of 20 languages.

Salman wrestles for Sultan

Salman wrestles for Sultan

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Bollywood's daddies celebrate Father's Day

Bollywood's daddies celebrate Father's Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

B-town celebs took to social media and shared pictures of their dads.

Zoya Akhtar's AMAZING Movies

Zoya Akhtar's AMAZING Movies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Sukanya Verma on The Zoya Factor in Indian cinema.

Thank you for that smile, Shashi Kapoor

Thank you for that smile, Shashi Kapoor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

'He personified the kind of debonair charm, sublime sensuality and unabashed romance women fantasise about,' says Sukanya Verma.

Review: Kuch Kuch Locha Hai's music is average

Review: Kuch Kuch Locha Hai's music is average

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Kuch Kuch Locha Hai music tapers down at the end but on the strength of its first few numbers, it manages to stay afloat.

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth visits India

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth visits India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Hope this is last leg of fight,' say LGBT activists

'Hope this is last leg of fight,' say LGBT activists

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

A curative petition is the last judicial resort available for redressal of grievances in court which is normally decided by judges in-chamber. In rare cases, such petitions are given an open court hearing.

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

PIX: Abhishek-Aishwarya at Vinod Khanna's prayer meet

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The celebrities offer their condolences.

8th Jaipur Literature Festival kicks off to a grand start

8th Jaipur Literature Festival kicks off to a grand start

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The eighth edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival kicked off on Wednesday to a grand start with a bevy of authors, poets, Nobel Laureates along with some Bollywood celebrities, trooping in to the pink city to participate in one of Asia's biggest literary jamboree.

The 25 Moods of Kishore Kumar

The 25 Moods of Kishore Kumar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

On his 90th birthday, Sukanya Verma highlights a fraction of the legend's marvelous versatility in this curated list of his 25 unique moods.

'Fanatic Muslims damage the image of Islam far more than any cartoon'

'Fanatic Muslims damage the image of Islam far more than any cartoon'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.