News for 'Akbar'

Ronnie Screwala on Jodhaa Akbar

Ronnie Screwala on Jodhaa Akbar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Jodhaa Akbar co-producer Ronnie Screwala speaks to Arthur J Pais about the film.

Delhi: Fire in Akbar Bhawan

Delhi: Fire in Akbar Bhawan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

No casualties have been reported so far.

Jodhaa Akbar is a spectacular watch

Jodhaa Akbar is a spectacular watch

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

With an appealing story of two unlikely people falling in love after their politically arranged marriage, the film is filled with several intriguing plots and out-of-the-world songs.

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The new allegations take the total number of his accusers to 12.

Pak-origin man jailed for shouting 'Allah-o-Akbar' on plane

Pak-origin man jailed for shouting 'Allah-o-Akbar' on plane

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Shehraz Sarwar caused alarm with his behaviour during turbulence on-board an Emirates Boeing 777 from Dubai to Birmingham in February this year.

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'There is some deep rot that has set in the Congress party. This requires an organisational surgery.'

Spotted! Hrithik, Ash on Akbar-Jodha sets

Spotted! Hrithik, Ash on Akbar-Jodha sets

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Jigar sends us some exclusive pictures on behalf of his sister.

India believes in faith equality, not in faith supremacy: M J Akbar

India believes in faith equality, not in faith supremacy: M J Akbar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

In the city to lead India's 70th Independence Day celebrations, M J Akbar called terrorism a major threat to human rights.

M J Akbar is Mohd Sporting president

M J Akbar is Mohd Sporting president

Rediff.com24 May 2006

The Kolkata club also roped in former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah as a member of its executive committee.

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Salute Akbar for the Azhar trophy!

Rediff.com2 May 2019

'It must be rendering Modi, Amit Shah and Adityanath speechless that the Indian diplomat who lifted the Azhar trophy at the UN in New York is also a Muslim. 'Yes, this is the wonder that was India,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Ramani is not alone in her fight': 20 women scribes ready to testify against Akbar

'Ramani is not alone in her fight': 20 women scribes ready to testify against Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Ramani is not alone in her fight,' the journalists said in the joint statement undersigned by them.

Yoga, Akbar the Great and no jobs

Yoga, Akbar the Great and no jobs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Job creation was mentioned 13 times in the BJP's 2014 election manifesto, yoga only twice. Has yoga taken precedence over jobs for the Modi Sarkar, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Nitin Desai Remembered At The Oscars

Nitin Desai Remembered At The Oscars

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Desai, 57, was found dead at his studio in Karjat near Mumbai last August.

'My Akbar is different from Hrithik's version'

'My Akbar is different from Hrithik's version'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Ekta Kapoor's new TV show Jodha Akbar premieres on Zee TV on June 18.

'Should I Study Computer Science Engineering At The New IITs?'

'Should I Study Computer Science Engineering At The New IITs?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Parthiban TR offers career guidance to students and young professionals.

Cong doing 19th century politics of appeasing Muslims: Akbar

Cong doing 19th century politics of appeasing Muslims: Akbar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's national spokesman and veteran journalist-turned-politician, M J Akbar on Thursday criticised the Congress for resorting to its old practice of treating the Muslim community as a 'commodity' to be bought during election time.

Anarkali Padar Rahen Hain!

Anarkali Padar Rahen Hain!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Taj: Divided by Blood, directed by Ron Scalpello, has some interesting actors playing key roles -- in his OTT debut, Dharmendra Shaikh plays Salim Chishti while Naseeruddin Shah plays Akbar.

BJP minority morcha leader expelled for criticising Modi

BJP minority morcha leader expelled for criticising Modi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Bikaner BJP minority morcha district president Usman Ghani, who expressed displeasure with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks in Rajasthan, was on Wednesday expelled from the party for 'tarnishing' its image.

Jodhaa Akbar stumbles in India, races ahead abroad

Jodhaa Akbar stumbles in India, races ahead abroad

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Ashutosh Gowariker's film would have been a loser if not for the brillaint welcome it got from the US and UK.

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The dead were identified as belonging to Punjab province. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan passes away

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan passes away

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Sarod maestro Ali Akbar Khan passed away in San Francisco at 1000 am(IST) according to family friend Robin Pal in Kolkata.

3 assaulted for chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' in Bengaluru

3 assaulted for chanting 'Jai Shree Ram' in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Two men were arrested and two minors were apprehended in connection with Wednesday's incident at Chikkabettahalli

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

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

Katrina joins Amar Akbar Anthony cast

Katrina joins Amar Akbar Anthony cast

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

The Khan brothers -- Salman, Arbaaz and Sohail -- will reprise the roles made famous by Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna and Rishi Kapoor.

When Katrina Doffed Her Stylish Hat

When Katrina Doffed Her Stylish Hat

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Sukanya Verma gives us some hat tips from the trendsetters of tinsel town.

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.

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Bobby to Amar Akbar Antony: Super Rishi songs

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.

Dhoom 2, Jodha Akbar, Guru: Aishwarya's BIGGEST hits

Dhoom 2, Jodha Akbar, Guru: Aishwarya's BIGGEST hits

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Ash's comeback film and all that Jazz(baa)!

Invite leader of largest pre-poll alliance if...: 6 Madras HC ex-judges write to Prez

Invite leader of largest pre-poll alliance if...: 6 Madras HC ex-judges write to Prez

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

They said there was "genuine concern" that if the present ruling dispensation loses people's mandate, the transition of power may not be smooth and there could be a constitutional crisis.

Army opens Akbar's fort for Maha Kumbh visitors

Army opens Akbar's fort for Maha Kumbh visitors

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

The all-embracing spirit of Maha Kumbh has caught on with the armed forces which have thrown open up parts of a fort built by Mughal Emperor Akbar at the holy Sangam, giving pilgrims and tourists access to the historic Patalpuri Temple and the Saraswati Koop.

Taj: Divided By Blood: History In A Mess

Taj: Divided By Blood: History In A Mess

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

This Web series is more about wine, opium, sex, more sex, gay love and incest, rues Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Imran Tahir joins elite club with 500 T20 wickets

Imran Tahir joins elite club with 500 T20 wickets

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Imran Tahir completed 500 wickets in the T20 format and became just the fourth player to achieve the remarkable feat.

Amitabh praises Kohli using famous Amar, Akbar, Anthony monologue

Amitabh praises Kohli using famous Amar, Akbar, Anthony monologue

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

After reading Amitabh Bachchan's tweet, Virat Kohli thanked the Bollywood star and called him an inspiration.

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Bollywood's Famous Lost And Found Tales

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

From melodrama to mockery (remember Amar and Prem's phony separated-at-Kumbh Mela reunion in a gag of Andaz Apna Apna?), there are numerous instances of its presence.

'Beti ko BJP ke neta se bachao': Rahul's taunt to PM over Akbar issue

'Beti ko BJP ke neta se bachao': Rahul's taunt to PM over Akbar issue

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Gandhi said Modi had "claimed that he wants to be a 'chowkidar' (watchman of the country) but he actually proved to be a 'chowkidar' of Anil Ambani, Mehul Choksi and Nirav Modi and has been working for them since last four years."

Akbar Ahmed 'Dumpy' returns to BSP

Akbar Ahmed 'Dumpy' returns to BSP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

Dumpy said, 'Congress has failed to counter communal forces or do anything concrete for the cause of minorities and dalits.'

Derek Trucks on Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

Derek Trucks on Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, who passed away on Friday, was an inspiration in more ways than one for Derek Trucks, a rock guitar phenomenon with a growing, global fan following."When I heard the news [of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan's death], it was like losing Ray Charles, or John Coltrane, or Charlie Parker," Trucks said.

UP govt bans screening of Jodhaa Akbar

UP govt bans screening of Jodhaa Akbar

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

A Home Department spokesman said in Lucknow that the decision to ban the screening of the film, starring Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan, had been taken to maintain law and order. Rajput organisation Kshetriya Mahasabha had protested the screening of the film on the day it was released in local cinema halls alleging the filmmaker had distorted history, which has hurt their sentiments.

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

When I asked Krishna Gopal Sengupta, who had travelled through Bangladesh from Chittagong to Petrapole if the interim government had made any impact at ground level, he said, "it's been only a couple of days. They will need some time." Shyam G Menon reports from Petrapole, India's entry point with Bangladesh.