News for '-zoya'

There's Something Special About Triptii

There's Something Special About Triptii

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Can you resist the actor's charm?

PIX: Saiyami Kher plays Holi with Zoya Akhtar

PIX: Saiyami Kher plays Holi with Zoya Akhtar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

A look at the celebration pictures.

'No one knows what's going on in Farhan's mind'

'No one knows what's going on in Farhan's mind'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'I can't wait to see Farhan direct again. We are a collaborating on a project. Hopefully, it would live up to the audiences' and my expectations of Farhan.'

'Salman Was Chupchap'

'Salman Was Chupchap'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

It was a day with a difference for industry icons Salim-Javed, who transformed Hindi cinema in the 1970s with films like Zanjeer, Sholay, Deewar and Don, when their families got together to hail them on stage.

Zoya and the M factor of Gully Boy

Zoya and the M factor of Gully Boy

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'If Murad's Mozziness doesn't strike us in the eye, if we see the film as a youth's struggle to break free of the shackles holding him back and not as a Muslim fighting the system, it is because not once in the film does Zoya show him blaming his religion for his low social status or struggle, a temptation many 'progressive' film-makers may have yielded to for it sounds so politically correct,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

When mainstream Hindi cinema is preoccupied with romance, comedy, horror and action, stories about sisters and brothers are very rare. Vasan Bala has made a first-of-its-kind film where the leads play sister and brother, notes Aseem Chhabra.

'I told Agastya's mother, 'Your son will be a star'

'I told Agastya's mother, 'Your son will be a star'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Audiences have not seen a hero like Agastya since Rishi Kapoor in Bobby.'

PIX: Kareena, Malaika, Jacqueline party with Zoya Akhtar

PIX: Kareena, Malaika, Jacqueline party with Zoya Akhtar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Chekc out the star arrivals.

'Why Must I Put My Head On A Chopper?'

'Why Must I Put My Head On A Chopper?'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'Once in a while, I flirt with the idea of direction.' 'If I direct, it will be a human story that touches me.' 'I'm nervous of forcing myself into making a socially relevant film.'

No Movie Re-Releases After Diwali?

No Movie Re-Releases After Diwali?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

'After Diwali, I don't see this trend of re-releases going forward. We won't have that window to re-release films because of the kind of movies that are slated to be released.'

The Super Filmi Quiz!

The Super Filmi Quiz!

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Tiger 3: Katrina's Most Challenging Role

Tiger 3: Katrina's Most Challenging Role

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'Playing Zoya is a dream come true for me. Strong, gutsy, badass and no holds barred! I'm looking forward to the reaction of people when they see Zoya on screen.'

'Be The Change You Want To See'

'Be The Change You Want To See'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

As Mumbai went to the polls, Bollywood stars did their primary duty for the country and cast their votes.

'Zoya was sensible, Farhan was a brat'

'Zoya was sensible, Farhan was a brat'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

As Zoya's directorial debut Luck By Chance hits the screens, Honey looks back at her childhood, and how different the two siblings are from each other.

Zoya Akhtar to work with Ranveer Singh?

Zoya Akhtar to work with Ranveer Singh?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

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

How Sonakshi-Zaheer Fell In Love

How Sonakshi-Zaheer Fell In Love

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are getting married over the weekend.

Suhana Khan Has A SURPRISE For You!

Suhana Khan Has A SURPRISE For You!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Archies will start streaming on Netflix from December 7.

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

'Farhan surprised me by gifting me a BMW'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'He was an extremely naughty child, always in trouble and creating trouble.' 'He wanted to fly a kite at night, and sometimes, bunk school.' 'When I insisted on sending him, we could get a call from school that he had fainted.'

SRK Cheers Suhana, Bachchans Cheer Agastya

SRK Cheers Suhana, Bachchans Cheer Agastya

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The premiere of the Netflix movie saw a full house, as Bollywood's A-listers came down to launch the careers of Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor and Agastya Nanda.

What Are These Kashmiri Women Painting?

What Are These Kashmiri Women Painting?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Lady artists led by Zoya Khan painted murals of Kashmir's women handicraft artists on a four storeyed building in Srinagar this week.

Ananya Gets Ready To Party

Ananya Gets Ready To Party

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

2023 ended on a sweet note with OTT original film, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, wowing critics and audiences alike. Now, its makers are celebrating it with a success party.

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Angry Young Men Review: Seeking Salim-Javed

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men gloats in Salim-Javed's well-known attributes yet never gains access into the process or passion behind one of Indian cinema's greatest chemistries at work, observes Sukanya Verma.

Zoya Akhtar: I'm obsessed with people

Zoya Akhtar: I'm obsessed with people

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Zoya Akhtar on her films.

Ananya, Bhumi Watch The Archies

Ananya, Bhumi Watch The Archies

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Bollywood's glamorous divas got another excuse to show off their fashion at the grand premiere of Zoya Akhtar's film, The Archies, held at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja.

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'In anything in life, privilege helps.' 'Privilege means access. Access means connections.' 'Does it help? Of course, it does. In whatever you do.'

'Akshaya Tritiya also witnessed strong demand'

'Akshaya Tritiya also witnessed strong demand'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'Customers flocked to purchase gold in large numbers during the event.'

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Now, Watch Nushrratt, Kareena, Ranveer At Home

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

A Party Made In Heaven!

A Party Made In Heaven!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Look who turned up at Zoya Akhtar's bash for the cast at her home in Mumbai.

10 Gen Z Actors To Watch Out For!

10 Gen Z Actors To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

A list of 10 rising outsiders from whom wonders can be expected in the years to come.

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Vinesh you are a gold medalist of courage and morality.'

Titan's near-term margin headwinds on watch

Titan's near-term margin headwinds on watch

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

There could be near-term margin pressures for lifestyle accessories major Titan Company. Even as the company maintains its growth outlook over the medium term, it has revised its margin guidance for the jewellery segment downwards. The company has adjusted its medium-term margin guidance to 12 per cent from the previous range of 12-13 per cent.

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

Shabana Azmi: Anil Kapoor is working with Zoya and Sonam working with me!

Shabana Azmi: Anil Kapoor is working with Zoya and Sonam working with me!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Even as Anil Kapoor is promoting Dil Dhadakne Do, his film with Zoya Akhtar, Shabana Azmi is working in the Sonam Kapoor-starrer Neerja

Ulajh Review: Diplomatic Doldrums

Ulajh Review: Diplomatic Doldrums

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Ulajh strikes you as an attempt at statement-making gone horribly wrong, a punchline that doesn't land, a roar that never reaches the ear, observes Sreehari Nair.

Even Manoj Bajpayee Can't Help Bhaiyya Ji

Even Manoj Bajpayee Can't Help Bhaiyya Ji

Rediff.com24 May 2024

A film with a one-line plot, needed a lot more pizzazz, whistle-worthy dialogue, and a large-than-life, invincible protagonist. Karki makes a Rajinikanth kind of actioner (Bhaiyya Ji fights with a bidi in his mouth) but with a realistic soul, and falls between two boats.

'Premium and luxury segments becoming more prominent in India'

'Premium and luxury segments becoming more prominent in India'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

'The Indian economy is expected to grow in terms of per capita income and GDP, and with that, the luxury segment becomes more relevant.'

Shah Rukh, Suhana Pray At Sai Baba Temple

Shah Rukh, Suhana Pray At Sai Baba Temple

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Shah Rukh Khan and daughter Suhana visited the Sai Baba temple in Shirdi on Thursday, December 14.

Making Waves In India And Hollywood

Making Waves In India And Hollywood

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

'On the set, Ranveer and I got along really well. Ten days after the release, Ranveer messaged me and said, you have killed the scene! For someone like him to message me just says how supportive person he is of newcomers.'

Saba-Hrithik On A Movie Date

Saba-Hrithik On A Movie Date

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Bollywood couples didn't mind a midweek date, as they stepped out to watch Zoya Akhtar's new OTT film, The Archies at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai.