News for 'Firdaus Ashraf'

'Terrorism Is Over'

'Terrorism Is Over'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Tral, the former hotbed of terrorism, rocks to the music of democracy.

Buy a ticket for Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai. Now!

Buy a ticket for Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai. Now!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

The movie has everything going for it. A total paisa vasool film!

An interview with Rahul Dholakia, director, Lamhaa

An interview with Rahul Dholakia, director, Lamhaa

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

'I like to tell stories that are real. When you say something true, it becomes controversial. It's not that I desire controversy; it's just that I want to tell the truth.' Director Rahul Dholakia talks about his new film Lamhaa and the Kashmir issue.

'You believe in your army'

'You believe in your army'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

'And be confident that we will do a successful operation... Don't ask for a deadline. It is very difficult to say in such cases,' says Major General R K Hooda.

'Katrina and I are not identical twins'

'Katrina and I are not identical twins'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Zarine Khan hopes to have her own footprint in Bollywood, with her film Veer.

He chucked a Rs 1-lakh salary to make films

He chucked a Rs 1-lakh salary to make films

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Journalist turned filmmaker Mahesh Nair speaks to Syed Firdaus Ashraf about his struggle to make it in Bollywood.

'Intruders were heading to PM's seat'

'Intruders were heading to PM's seat'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'Many MPs felt they were going to take out a weapon and shoot us all.'

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I want to die with my finger on the click button of the camera,' veteran photographer Pradeep Bandekar, who passed into ages early on Sunday morning, told Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Young Muslims believe they can join eco bandwagon

Young Muslims believe they can join eco bandwagon

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

'The liberalisation of the Indian economy has triggered a growing belief in education, because they believe they can be a part of the economic bandwagon and benefit from it.'

Subhash Ghai on Kisna debacle

Subhash Ghai on Kisna debacle

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

The filmmaker, whose latest film, Black & White hits the marquee on Friday was in a philosophical mood as he recounted the debacle of Kisna, and why Bollywood needs writers more than ever.

'Nobody pays attention to Kashmiris'

'Nobody pays attention to Kashmiris'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

'No Musharraf or Vajpayee can solve this problem till the people of Kashmir are involved,' JKLF leader Yasin Malik tells Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'We have driven people out of Bihar'

'We have driven people out of Bihar'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

'Many people have this perception that Biharis are abnormal people,' says director Prakash Jha.

How 3 Idiots changed Madhavan's life

How 3 Idiots changed Madhavan's life

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

R Madhavan talks about life after his huge hit, 3 Idiots.

Salman: I don't want to make depressing films for my fans

Salman: I don't want to make depressing films for my fans

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

After giving us one of the biggest hits of 2009, Salman Khan is back to prove his mettle once again with his pet project, Veer.

Why Kal Ho Naa Ho director owes Akshay Kumar

Why Kal Ho Naa Ho director owes Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Nikhil Advani gets a second chance in life with Patiala House.

Himesh: My journey as an actor has just begun

Himesh: My journey as an actor has just begun

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Himesh Reshammiya talks about his Radio experience, and his next film Kajra Re.

'Government Is Constantly Trying To Subvert RTI'

'Government Is Constantly Trying To Subvert RTI'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

'The government does not want to be transparent or accountable. Therefore, they do not want to appoint information commissioners.'

'I have become Ranbir, Shahid, Saif many times'

'I have become Ranbir, Shahid, Saif many times'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Ajab Prem lyricist Irshad Kamil tells us what inspires him.

'Prabhakaran's Biggest Blunder Was Rajiv Gandhi's Murder'

'Prabhakaran's Biggest Blunder Was Rajiv Gandhi's Murder'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'This was a decision taken and executed by Prabhakaran and his intelligence chief Pottu Amman. Both were convinced that the assassination would not be linked to them.'

'Love is very 'ajab' rather than 'ghazab''

'Love is very 'ajab' rather than 'ghazab''

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Katrina Kaif talks about her upcoming movies and teenage love.

'Samuels breached the Code of Conduct'

'Samuels breached the Code of Conduct'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Nagpur police commissioner SPS Yadav says Marlon Samuels' conversation with an alleged bookmaker was no crime, but it certainly violated the ICC Code of Conduct.

Mahesh Bhatt on turning 60

Mahesh Bhatt on turning 60

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt tells us what keeps him so young at heart.

'I have never won an award in my life'

'I have never won an award in my life'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

He does not have the flamboyance of Karan Johar. Yet, Priyadarshan is Bollywood's top director, whose last five films have made a good Rs 150 crores in theatrical release only. The director is back with his new film, Mere Baap Pehle Aap.

PHOTOS: Protesting farmers turn Mumbai's Azad Maidan red

PHOTOS: Protesting farmers turn Mumbai's Azad Maidan red

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Scenes from Azad Maidan.

'I am not a funny guy in real life'

'I am not a funny guy in real life'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Arshad Warsi talks about his new film, Short Kut: The Con Is On.

'There was always an oomph side to me'

'There was always an oomph side to me'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Amrita Rao talks about her upcoming film, Short Kut: The Con Is On.

'We added glamour, action & item songs in Race'

'We added glamour, action & item songs in Race'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Director brothers Abbas and Mustan Burmawalla are back with what they love most -- thrillers! Their new film, Race, starring Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Khanna, Anil Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Katrina Kaif and Seema Reddy, looks like a slick suspense film about two brothers trying to outsmart each other.

'Hulchul is funnier than Hungama!'

'Hulchul is funnier than Hungama!'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

Akshaye Khanna talks about his latest, Hulchul.

Bhoomi: The trailer says it all!

Bhoomi: The trailer says it all!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Syed Firdaus Ashraf feels director Omung Kumar shares too much in the trailer of his upcoming film, Bhoomi.

Rajpal Yadav's favourite comedies

Rajpal Yadav's favourite comedies

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Bollywood's comic sensation recommends his all-time favourites.

'Lotus Won't Bloom In Kashmir'

'Lotus Won't Bloom In Kashmir'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'The BJP claims they have eight lakh cadres in the Kashmir Valley so why can't they contest elections from Kashmir?'

When Salman shook me!

When Salman shook me!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

The star seemed to be up to his antics again!

Doing the namaz in bermudas

Doing the namaz in bermudas

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Does Bin Laden hate MTV?

Does Bin Laden hate MTV?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

'Government Must Talk To Sonam Wangchuk'

'Government Must Talk To Sonam Wangchuk'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

'Ladakh has become a hollow UT.' 'Bureaucrats from Delhi rule Ladakh and there is no attention paid to the grievances of the people.'

Rahman: Aamir is not difficult to work with

Rahman: Aamir is not difficult to work with

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Abbas is a completely new team for me. He has written the lyrics too. So working with him was a little strange in the beginnig. we we got used to each other. When the music was done Aamir was happy and appreacited us. He said that the two of us made a good team.

Priya Dutt: 'The relief is yet to sink in'

Priya Dutt: 'The relief is yet to sink in'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

'For 13 years, my father lived with the stain that his son was a terrorist. It was the worse thing to happen to him'

'Omar Abdullah Is Seen As A Tourist'

'Omar Abdullah Is Seen As A Tourist'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

'The Abdullah family is the problem and facilitator of the instability that we are seeing in Kashmir.'