News for 'Akhtar'

Spotted: Javed Akhtar in Mumbai

Spotted: Javed Akhtar in Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Reader Alok Prusty sends us a photograph.

Pope hails England players but sympathises with Pak

Pope hails England players but sympathises with Pak

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

'We felt like we had a lot of different wicket-taking opportunities. The odd ball was staying low, we got the ball reversing a little bit, and got the odd ball to spin as well. It's never an easy position.'

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?'

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar

Spotted: Farhan Akhtar

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Reader Hemanshu sends us a photograph.

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.

Will Poonawalla Let Karan Johar Thrive?

Will Poonawalla Let Karan Johar Thrive?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

A non-strategic investor like Poonawalla brings in not only capital but also creative freedom. Indian cinema needs more investors like him, reports Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Sinha, who pioneered and popularised the rich folk traditions of Bihar beyond its borders, was undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Delhi for multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.

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.

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.

Akhtar calls Yuvraj most elegant India left-hander; Yuvi responds

Akhtar calls Yuvraj most elegant India left-hander; Yuvi responds

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

"A rock-star, a match winner, a great junior and a very good friend of mine," Akhtar said on his YouTube channel.

Bangladesh reopens educational institutions after month-long closure

Bangladesh reopens educational institutions after month-long closure

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

In the morning, school students in uniform were seen going to their institutions, many accompanied by guardians, the Daily Star reported.

How Pune duo hatched the plan to kill Baba Siddique

How Pune duo hatched the plan to kill Baba Siddique

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The conspiracy to kill Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was hatched in Pune and shooters were provided with a photo and a flex banner for the target identification, police said on Monday.

Shoaib Akhtar fine suspended

Shoaib Akhtar fine suspended

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) appeals committee decided on Monday to suspend the fine and penalty imposed on fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar last week.

Why Farhan Akhtar feels sad

Why Farhan Akhtar feels sad

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'In the mist of all the hungama created on screen, we should not lose sight of the fact that it's about the story.' 'The audience is telling us we are spending a lot of money to watch a film, give us something that is worth it.'

Akhtar's appeal rejected

Akhtar's appeal rejected

Rediff.com22 Oct 2003

ICC Code of Conduct Commissioner Richie Benaud said match referee Clive Lloyd correctly followed the rules while banning the Pakistan fast bowler.

Akhtar tells De Villiers to man up over retirement call

Akhtar tells De Villiers to man up over retirement call

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Akhtar criticised De Villiers for preferring cash-rich leagues when he should have made himself available for South Africa.

Akhtar for Durham

Akhtar for Durham

Rediff.com23 Jun 2003

Akhtar will join his new team-mates on Monday, after the completion of Pakistan's NatWest Challenge series against England.

Farhan Akhtar's cousin wins an Emmy

Farhan Akhtar's cousin wins an Emmy

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Kabir Akhtar won it for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for the series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

Akhtar takes dig at Sehwag, says has more money than Indian star's hair on head

Akhtar takes dig at Sehwag, says has more money than Indian star's hair on head

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Akhtar has often advised Pakistan's management to take cue from Indian management.

Akhtar feels more embarrassment in store for PCB

Akhtar feels more embarrassment in store for PCB

Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

Pakistan's former maverick fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) could find itself in an embarrassing situation.

'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'.

Hijacker played Antakshari, gifted shawl: IC-814 survivor

Hijacker played Antakshari, gifted shawl: IC-814 survivor

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Pooja Kataria, a passenger on the IC-814 flight hijacked in 1999, says viewers should approach the recently released web series based on the incident as entertainment rather than sparking controversy.

India doesn't need money: Kapil on Akhtar's proposal

India doesn't need money: Kapil on Akhtar's proposal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Shoaib Akhtar proposed a closed-door series to jointly raise funds to fight the deadly virus both in India and Pakistan. Kapil Dev said the proposal is not feasible. He also said cricket should not even matter for at least the next six months.

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

'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.'

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.

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.'

PIX: Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar's grand Diwali bash

PIX: Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar's grand Diwali bash

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Take a look at the guests.

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.

Malik questions Akhtar's future

Malik questions Akhtar's future

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik called on national selectors to blood new players on Wednesday and questioned the continued inclusion of experienced fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

PIX: Rekha, Aditi Rao Hydari party with Javed Akhtar

PIX: Rekha, Aditi Rao Hydari party with Javed Akhtar

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Javed Akhtar turned 72 on January 17.

Consider Kohli your idol? Learn to play like him: Akhtar tells Azam

Consider Kohli your idol? Learn to play like him: Akhtar tells Azam

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said Pakistan Babar Azam, who is a big fan of Virat Kohli, should learn to play like his "idol" and convert good starts into big knocks by adapting to match situations the way the Indian captain does.

PCB returns seven million rupees to Shoaib Akhtar

PCB returns seven million rupees to Shoaib Akhtar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has returned an amount of seven million rupees to Shoaib Akhtar which it had deducted from the former fast bowler's earnings as part of a fine imposed on him years ago. An official of the board said that during a meeting between Chairman of the executive committee, Najam Sethi and Akhtar, the matter was amicably resolved.

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.

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.

Wish Farhan Akhtar!

Wish Farhan Akhtar!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Today, January 9, the director turns 34.

'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.'

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.

Akhtar banned for misconduct

Akhtar banned for misconduct

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

The Pakistani fast bowler has been banned for one Test match and two ODIs after being found guilty of breaching the ICC code of conduct.

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.