News for 'Akhtar'

Thar ROXX Launch: A Night to Remember

Thar ROXX Launch: A Night to Remember

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

You see the Thar is not just a Car.... It is The Thar.

Kiara To Star In Don 3

Kiara To Star In Don 3

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Farhan has revealed that Kiara Advani will join the cast, opposite Ranveer Singh.

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.

How did Farhan Akhtar celebrate his birthday?

How did Farhan Akhtar celebrate his birthday?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

No sighting of Shibani Dandekar though...

IC-814 series row: Netflix adds real names of hijackers

IC-814 series row: Netflix adds real names of hijackers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Netflix India's content head Monika Shergill on Tuesday met Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju in New Delhi, amid a row over the web series IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack.

Shami can be king of reverse swing, says Akhtar

Shami can be king of reverse swing, says Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Akhtar also lamented that no Pakistani pacer has sought his advice while Indians like Shami has been keeping in touch with him regarding fast bowling.

What's The Problem With Jee Le Zara?

What's The Problem With Jee Le Zara?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The problem with Jee Le Zara is the male cast.

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.

Coronavirus: Shoaib Akhtar proposes Indo-Pak series to raise funds

Coronavirus: Shoaib Akhtar proposes Indo-Pak series to raise funds

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar proposed a made-for-television three-match ODI series against arch-rivals India to raise funds for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in both the countries. In these extraordinary times, Akhtar believes both countries should help each other.

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.'

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.' 'Expect at least one biopic.'

New Thar ROXX Is A Visual Treat!

New Thar ROXX Is A Visual Treat!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The Thar ROXX is much larger and taller than the 3-door brute off-roader, The Mahindra Thar which was launched four years back on August 15. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com simply cannot stop raving about it.

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

CBI arrests RG Kar ex-principal, 3 others over fin irregularities

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Officials said the three others who have been arrested are Ghosh's security guard Afsar Ali (44), and hospital vendors Biplav Singha (52) and Suman Hazara (46) who used to supply material to the hospital.

Kohli and I would have been real enemies on field: Akhtar

Kohli and I would have been real enemies on field: Akhtar

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'I would keep forcing him to play the drive shot at my pace'

Akhtar 'disappointed' over players opting out of Pak tour

Akhtar 'disappointed' over players opting out of Pak tour

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

In another tweet, Akhtar said they expect reciprocation from Sri Lanka.

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

What's Missing In Angry Young Men

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry Young Men misses some important elements of the Salim-Javed story including an understanding of the duo's creative process. In fact, the two men do not even appear together in the same space in the series.

What Kartik Has In Common With Aishwarya

What Kartik Has In Common With Aishwarya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Many of our leading men and women are also all for dramatic physical transformation for the sake of artistic authenticity.

'Today's actors can't read Hindi scripts'

'Today's actors can't read Hindi scripts'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Javed Akhtar says he has to write Hindi dialogues in the Roman script for the new generation of actors today because 'they can't read anything else'.

Shoaib Akhtar calls for split captaincy if Rohit does well in Australia

Shoaib Akhtar calls for split captaincy if Rohit does well in Australia

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Calls have been growing for spilt captaincy in the Indian team since Rohit led Mumbai Indians to a fifth title in the IPL.

When Javed Akhtar and Lata Mangeshkar got together

When Javed Akhtar and Lata Mangeshkar got together

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Yet another honour for Javed Akhtar.

CBI names RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in corruption FIR

CBI names RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in corruption FIR

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The agency has slapped Section 120B of IPC (criminal conspiracy) read with Section 420 IPC (cheating and dishonesty) and Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (amended in 2018) which covers unlawful acceptance of gratification by a public servant.

'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.'

I was surrounded by fixers such as Aamir, Asif: Akhtar

I was surrounded by fixers such as Aamir, Asif: Akhtar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Akhtar said he was livid when he came to know that Aamir and Asif had indulged in corruption during a Test against England.

Nazia Is Such A Hottie

Nazia Is Such A Hottie

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Nazia Hussain is fond of fashion and will serenade you with her Insta-worthy sartorial choices.

Kajal-Gautam Get Romantic

Kajal-Gautam Get Romantic

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Tiger bares his fab body... Sunny is in a hurry... Malaika does yoga...

Like father, Zeeshan in key role for Davis Cup tie vs Pakistan

Like father, Zeeshan in key role for Davis Cup tie vs Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Zeeshan Ali will take over as India's non-playing captain, exactly 60 years after his father Akhtar Ali had played a key role in the country's Davis Cup victory in Pakistan in 1964.

'The magic mantra is 'Drop it!''

'The magic mantra is 'Drop it!''

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'As we grow older, we fight much less with each other.' 'The magic mantra is 'Drop it!'' 'I would recommend it for all relationships.' 'In anger, we can say many hurtful things that can leave a deep scar, so dropping it is the healthy way of preventing that from happening.'

NEUFC's maiden Durand Cup title: Night to remember in Kolkata

NEUFC's maiden Durand Cup title: Night to remember in Kolkata

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

NEUFC fashion dramatic turnaround to stun Bagan in a shootout and win historic Durand Cup title in Kolkata on Saturday

ED raids houses of RG Kar ex-principal, aides, detains one

ED raids houses of RG Kar ex-principal, aides, detains one

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Chattopadhyay was seen being taken out of his residence at Subhasgram in South 24 Parganas district around 2 pm by ED officials, who previously conducted search operations at the premises for over seven hours.

Farhan Akhtar, Adhuna part ways

Farhan Akhtar, Adhuna part ways

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The couple has been married for 15 years.

'US Will Never Let Pakistan Down'

'US Will Never Let Pakistan Down'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Pakistan is a nuclear country.' 'With the kind of situation that is there in Pakistan today, America will help Pakistan stay afloat.'

The Farhan Akhtar-Adhuna love story

The Farhan Akhtar-Adhuna love story

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The incredible years, with Farhan and Adhuna.

Shekhar Kapur disses Mr India 2, upsets Javed Akhtar

Shekhar Kapur disses Mr India 2, upsets Javed Akhtar

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'Today, Shekhar Kapoor is offended because no one has consulted him about this new project. Why should they?'

'Captain Sharan Praised Me'

'Captain Sharan Praised Me'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'He told me he was very happy to see the realistic portrayal of the cockpit too.' 'His wife told me that I carried the same kind of personality as her husband in my performance.'

India's First Hindi Horror Comedy

India's First Hindi Horror Comedy

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Mehmood and R D Burman shiver, wail and flail when they encounter a stuffed tiger that wags its tail, furniture that moves on its own volition and dancing skeletons and mummies. Dinesh Raheja revisits a must-watch.

Spotted: Javed Akhtar in Mumbai

Spotted: Javed Akhtar in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Reader Alok Prusty sends us a photograph.

Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Former Pakistan cricketers and the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Mohsin Naqvi came down heavily on the team management and the players, after their six-run loss to India on Sunday.

Will eat grass but raise Pakistan Army budget: Akhtar

Will eat grass but raise Pakistan Army budget: Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The 'Rawalpindi Express', considered the fastest bowler in history said he does not understand why the civilian sector cannot work in collaboration with the Armed forces.

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Captain Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft. Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

Jeh Turns 3!

Jeh Turns 3!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

What are Bollywood stars celebrating?