News for 'Amar'

Diljit, Parineeti, Rahman Perform!

Diljit, Parineeti, Rahman Perform!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The actors star in the biopic, Amar Singh Chamkila, which has music by A R Rahman.

Wonder how Bhushan calls himself honest: Amar

Wonder how Bhushan calls himself honest: Amar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

In the continuing war of words with the Bhushans, Amar Singh on Wednesday dismissed the claim of eminent lawyer Shanti Bhushan that the two have never met and that he had used his chartered aircraft to go to Lucknow for appearing in a case.

What Gave Ratan Tata Great Pleasure

What Gave Ratan Tata Great Pleasure

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'I get enormous pleasure from seeing the uplift of an underprivileged or poor person.' 'I feel elated when I walk on the street and see someone who pushes a handcart talking on a cell phone.' A revealing glimpse from Peter Casey's The Story of Tata: 1968 to 2021.

Probe money laundering case against Amar Singh: HC

Probe money laundering case against Amar Singh: HC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

The Allahabad high court on Friday directed a probe by a state agency into alleged irregularities involving Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Amar Singh during his stint as the head of Uttar Pradesh Development Council, dismissing his plea seeking quashing of proceedings against him.

'Back stabber' Amar won't be taken back into party: SP

'Back stabber' Amar won't be taken back into party: SP

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

Samajwadi Party on Sunday sought to trash the reports about Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh returning to its fold, saying the speculation was "misleading" and the party has suffered losses due to him and will not repeat the history.

Enforcement directorate takes over Amar Singh case

Enforcement directorate takes over Amar Singh case

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

The Enforcement Directorate will now, along with the Uttar Pradesh police' Economic Offences Wing, investigate the Rs 500-crore fraud alleged to have been played by Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh.

MP, industrialist behind tapping: Amar Singh

MP, industrialist behind tapping: Amar Singh

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Singh claims at least 60 tapes were in the possesion of Sonia Gandhi.

Why Amar Singh has no takers today

Why Amar Singh has no takers today

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

The Congress seems to have decisively shut its doors for Amar Singh, who was expelled by the Samajwadi Party on Tuesday along with Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Jaya Prada."The Congress is not a dustbin," shot back All India Congress Committee functionary Satyavrat Chaturvedi, when queried about the possibility of Singh joining Congress.Chaturvedi's hard-hitting comment isn't his first against Singh.

'If You Are Not Somebody, Nobody Would Give You Time'

'If You Are Not Somebody, Nobody Would Give You Time'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'It was a very disorganised industry back then and people were very disrespectful towards actors.'

Amar Singh shares stage with Amitabh Bachchan

Amar Singh shares stage with Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Expelled Samajwadi Party MP Amar Singh on Tuesday shared the dais with mega-star Amitabh Bachchan, a day after he expressed reservations over Jaya Bachchan not quitting the party and joining him.

Azad Maidan riot: Amar Jawan vandal gets bail

Azad Maidan riot: Amar Jawan vandal gets bail

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

A sessions court on Monday granted bail to two accused in custody for the August 11 Azad Maidan violence, including Shahbad Abdul Kadir Shaikh who allegedly damaged the Amar Jawan memorial.

Big B 'very hurt' by Raj Thackeray's charge: Amar

Big B 'very hurt' by Raj Thackeray's charge: Amar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Amar Singh said that he could, on behalf of Bachchan, state that the actor would leave Mumbai if it was proved that he has not done more for Maharashtra than for Uttar Pradesh.

Amar Singh to launch his own party in new-year

Amar Singh to launch his own party in new-year

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

With cinestars Jaya Prada and Sanjay Dutt in tow, expelled Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh is all set to formally launch his own party in the new-year.

SP questions timing of Amar Singh's resignation

SP questions timing of Amar Singh's resignation

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Two days after Amar Singh resigned from all Samajwadi Party posts, a senior leader of the party has questioned the timing of the decision and said making public about SP's functioning was 'most immoral.'

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.

Mulayam is a snake, says Amar Singh

Mulayam is a snake, says Amar Singh

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Attacking Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav for the first time after being expelled from the party, Amar Singh virtually dubbed him as a "green snake in the grass" for Muslims, on Thursday. "I don't support Kalyan Singh ideologically, but personally feel he is better than Mulayam Singh Yadav. At least people like Kalyan and Bal Thackeray openly attack Muslims."

Mulayam's anti-English drive a facade: Amar

Mulayam's anti-English drive a facade: Amar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2010

Expelled Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh said on Saturday that party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav's claims of being anti-English education were just a facade meant to gain political mileage.

Mayawati behind FIR against Amar, Amitabh: Mulayam

Mayawati behind FIR against Amar, Amitabh: Mulayam

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Samajwadi Party president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday blamed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati for the first information report registered against his man Friday Amar Singh and his bosom pal superstar Amitabh Bachchan in Kanpur on Thursday.

'Dev Anand defined celluloid heroism'

'Dev Anand defined celluloid heroism'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'He was a very generous co-star. And a very stylish man.'

Amar Singh cosies up to Sonia Gandhi

Amar Singh cosies up to Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2010

Addressing a rally Garhmukteshwar in UP's Ghaziabad district, Singh said he regretted making adverse remarks against the Congress president and the Amethi MP when he was with the Samajwadi Party.

HC restrains UP from arresting Amar Singh

HC restrains UP from arresting Amar Singh

Rediff.com5 Dec 2009

The Allahabad High Court on Saturday restrained the Uttar Pradesh government from arresting SP General Secretary Amar Singh in connection with an FIR lodged at Kanpur in which he has been accused of corrupt practices while his party was in power in the state.

Mulayam always hankered after power, says Amar

Mulayam always hankered after power, says Amar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Firing yet another salvo at his mentor, ousted Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Monday said Mulayam Singh Yadav always hankered after power as was evident from his holding the post of the Uttar Pradesh chief minister thrice.

Amar Singh hints at grand political experiments

Amar Singh hints at grand political experiments

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Addressing a press conference, he made sarcastic remarks about the leadership saying he has been now "freed from the bonds" following the acceptance of his resignation from party posts. He, however, maintained that he was a loyal soldier of the party.

No dearth of options if forced to leave SP: Amar

No dearth of options if forced to leave SP: Amar

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

In an apparent reference to Ram Gopal's remark that he (Singh) has lost his "mental balance", Amar Singh wrote in his blog: "He (Ram Gopal) says something in the morning and by evening changes his stance. Since Ram Gopal belongs to Mulayam Singh Yadav's family I don't want to react to his comments."

SP slams govt, says Amar Singh won't resign

SP slams govt, says Amar Singh won't resign

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

The SP has slammed the government's ordinance and said it could impose an Emergency.

Supporting Cong a historical blunder: Amar Singh

Supporting Cong a historical blunder: Amar Singh

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The Samajwadi Party on Friday termed its decision to support the government at the Centre, during last year's trust vote over the India-United States civil nuclear agreement, as a 'historical blunder'. On whether the Congress has betrayed his party, he said, "I don't want to use such strong words against the Congress, but we are disenchanted with it".Singh said he had received a lot of flak within his party for supporting the United Progressive Allaince.

Case against Amar Singh for intimidation

Case against Amar Singh for intimidation

Rediff.com20 Mar 2005

A case under Section 506 (2) of the Indian Penal Code (for threatening to cause death or grievous hurt) was registered against Singh and two others on Feburary 26 by the suburban Bandra police.

Warrant against Amar for skipping court hearings

Warrant against Amar for skipping court hearings

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

A Delhi court on Tuesday issued a bailable warrant against Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh for failing to appear before it to depose in a two-year-old cheating case filed by him.

Cash-for-votes: Amar Singh's interim bail extended by a day

Cash-for-votes: Amar Singh's interim bail extended by a day

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh's interim bail in 2008 cash-for-vote scam was extended till Wednesday by a Delhi court. Special judge Sangita Dhingra Sehgal extended Singh's interim bail for a day while reserving for Wednesday her order on his regular bail.

Amar Singh swears revenge for humiliation

Amar Singh swears revenge for humiliation

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

The Samajwadi Party was not invited to a dinner hosted by Gandhi at her residence for prospective allies as she tried to cobble together a coalition government after the fractured verdict in the general election.

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.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

Mulayam, Amar Singh call on Advani

Mulayam, Amar Singh call on Advani

Rediff.com17 Jan 2004

The chief minister apprised Advani of the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh.

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.

Porsche crash: Teen's parents named in 900-page chargesheet

Porsche crash: Teen's parents named in 900-page chargesheet

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

The 900-page chargesheet, submitted on Thursday in a sessions court, has excluded the 17-year-old boy, whose case is being handled separately by the Juvenile Justice Board.

Amar Singh gave millions to Clinton Foundation

Amar Singh gave millions to Clinton Foundation

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh contributed anywhere from $1 to $5 million to the Clinton Foundation, and so did industrialist Lakshmi Mittal, chief executive of ArcelorMittal, according to information released by the non-profit organisation set up by the former President Bill Clinton to fund a variety of charitable activities around the world, including combating the scourge of HIV/AIDS.

Amar Singh invites IT dept to carry out raids

Amar Singh invites IT dept to carry out raids

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Amar Singh said the move would benefit him politically and could create uproar in and outside Parliament.

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Stree 2 Review: Monster On The Money!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Original's goodwill, natural bonhomie amongst the actors and wild card entries, Stree 2's spirited return sure has its high points, notes Sukanya Verma.

Congress-NCP colluding with Raj: Amar Singh

Congress-NCP colluding with Raj: Amar Singh

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh on Wednesday alleged the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party of collusion with Raj Thackeray and sought to remind the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president that Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan had made immense contribution to Maharashtra.

Singur issue: Mamata, Amar meet President, PM

Singur issue: Mamata, Amar meet President, PM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh along with Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banjeree met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Pratibha Patil on Tuesday and apprised them of how farmers faced a tough time in Singur because of anti-farmer policies of the West Bengal government. He accused the Tatas of ditching people of West Bengal, especially Singur, over their failure to honour the terms of the agreement and leaving the state for Gujarat.