News for 'Javed Akhtar'

'What the country has given me is a lot more than what the prime ministership can give me'

'What the country has given me is a lot more than what the prime ministership can give me'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'Sanjeev Kumar was my favourite actor. But no one can compare with Amitabh Bachchan.'

Quiz Time: Who wrote the script of Ardh Satya?

Quiz Time: Who wrote the script of Ardh Satya?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

SECRETS about Silsila you never knew!

SECRETS about Silsila you never knew!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'Amitabh practised Rang Barse well; the singing, movements, everything. And he got the inflections perfectly.'

Mamata meets Pawar, flays Cong; urges regional parties to unite against BJP

Mamata meets Pawar, flays Cong; urges regional parties to unite against BJP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said she had suggested to the Congress that an advisory council comprising prominent personalities from civil society be set up to give a direction to the opposition, but rued that the plan did not materialise.

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Blasts hit two mosques in Pakistan, 58 killed

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

A powerful suicide blast ripped through a mosque in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Friday, killing at least 52 people and injuring over 50 others gathered to celebrate Prophet Muhammad's birthday, authorities said.

Akram, Miandad to conduct online sessions for Pakistan cricketers

Akram, Miandad to conduct online sessions for Pakistan cricketers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday said that former greats like Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram will be holding online sessions with current and emerging cricketers in Pakistan to help them remain focused in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown. These sessions have been arranged by the Pakistan national men's cricket team management in collaboration with the International Cricket Operations Department as they are looking at innovative ideas to ensure its elite players and future prospects remain connected with the game.

'The audience loved Helen then, they still do'

'The audience loved Helen then, they still do'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

'It was because of the strength of Helenji's performance that I was even called on stage to present her with the coveted Black Lady.'

Emotions run high as India take on Pakistan

Emotions run high as India take on Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Rohit's men start overwhelming favourites but Shaheen, rain pose threat

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

The Satish Kaushik You Never Knew

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

'I did a small role in Masoom.' 'Do you remember the scene where an old man brings Jugal Hansraj to Naseer's house?' 'I put on the full make-up of an old man and stood in front of Shekhar.' 'He had no choice but to take me.'

'Mere paas Ma hai didn't happen by chance'

'Mere paas Ma hai didn't happen by chance'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'We knew exactly the impact it would have.' 'You see, the line doesn't make its impact in isolation.' 'Its resounding impact depends on Amitabh's lengthy diatribe that precedes Shashi's line.'

Sooraj Pancholi flaunts his muscles

Sooraj Pancholi flaunts his muscles

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'Ridiculous to paint Faiz's Hum Dekhenge as anti-Hindu'

'Ridiculous to paint Faiz's Hum Dekhenge as anti-Hindu'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'This poem was written against a fundamentalist called Zia-ul-Haq, a dictator. It is interesting that fundamentalists, all kinds of, don't like this poem'

Mr India, the Bollywood superhero everybody loves

Mr India, the Bollywood superhero everybody loves

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Harshvardhan Kapoor's vigilante film, Bhavesh Joshi, made Sukanya Verma look back at Bollywood's original vigilante and Harshvardhan's father, Anil Kapoor, in and as Mr India, which released on May 25, 1987.

It's Big B everywhere!

It's Big B everywhere!

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Rare photographs, paintings, sketches, posters... celebrate the superstar's journey...

12 times SRK offered FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

12 times SRK offered FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at 12 times the superstar offered food for thought on subjects as varied as nation building, team spirit and the stupidity of big fat Indian weddings while wolfing down a meal.

'I miss the Diwali smells at home'

'I miss the Diwali smells at home'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

'Diwali will be meaningful only when we eradicate the darkness in our hearts.'

Pak SC resumes hearing to decide Imran's fate

Pak SC resumes hearing to decide Imran's fate

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The apex court on Wednesday sought the minutes of the National Security Council meeting to know more about the alleged 'foreign conspiracy' as it delayed its verdict on whether Prime Minister Khan had violated the Constitution by dissolving Parliament rather than face a no-confidence vote.

MOST WANTED Indian Mujahideen terrorist Yasin Bhatkal arrested

MOST WANTED Indian Mujahideen terrorist Yasin Bhatkal arrested

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Yasin Bhatkal, one of India's most dreaded terrorists, has been detained at the Indo-Nepal border.

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.

Was the meeting at Pawar's house non-political?

Was the meeting at Pawar's house non-political?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

A meeting of opposition leaders from many anti-Bharatiya Janata Party parties, most of them regional forces, hosted by the veteran leader and Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday is being seen by political pundits as a beginning of an exercise by them to join forces to put up a more cohesive challenge to the saffron party.

How Vajpayee tried to mend India-Pak relationship

How Vajpayee tried to mend India-Pak relationship

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Vajpayee, who died on Thursday at the age of 93 after a prolonged illness, had made a significant diplomatic breakthrough and travelled on a bus from Amritsar to Lahore with a delegation that included the likes of Bollywood legend Dev Anand, writer Javed Akhtar and cricket icon Kapil Dev.

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Why's Pak Army Chief Shuffling Generals?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Significantly, these 12 officers would form a major part of the team that the new army chief will inherit, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W, India's external intelligence agency.

Medicine that promises a male child creates uproar in Rajya Sabha

Medicine that promises a male child creates uproar in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Putrajeevak Beej, the medicine from Baba Ramdev's pharmacy, promises the delivery of a male child.

Who Benefits From Imran Khan Attack?

Who Benefits From Imran Khan Attack?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The rather amateurish, even ham-handed, attack would lend some credence to a 'false flag' theory, of the PTI leadership staging this incident, to provide new impetus to a flagging agitation, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

The Most Googled Asian Stars of 2022

The Most Googled Asian Stars of 2022

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

So who do *you* love to google?

A dash of Bollywood at Jaipur Lit Fest

A dash of Bollywood at Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

A string of film celebrities like Waheeda Rahman, Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnad among others set to explore the intertwining of cinema with literature at the fest.

Rock On!!: Everything you need to know about the original

Rock On!!: Everything you need to know about the original

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Can't remember the first Rock On!! magic? We take you through the memory lane.

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Nobody wants him to gain power.' 'But saying that all these players together conspired against Imran Khan and had him arrested would be in the realm of conjecture but possibilities cannot be ruled out.'

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

5 Patriotic Songs You Must Listen To

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

There are so many patriotic songs that make us proud to be Indians.

Raj backs CAA/NRC, says will drive out 'infiltrators'

Raj backs CAA/NRC, says will drive out 'infiltrators'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The MNS chief unveiled his party's new flag which is completely saffron and bears King Shivaji's royal seal. He also questioned how many of the Muslims taking part in the protests were Indian.

Sridevi comes home

Sridevi comes home

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Anil Kapoor, his wife and daughter, businessman Anil Ambani and his wife Tina, politician Amar Singh were at Mumbai airport to take Sridevi home.

The Changing Faces Of Sridevi

The Changing Faces Of Sridevi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Sridevi grew up before our very own eyes!

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

'US didn't tell Pakistan to oust me'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'From what evidence has come up, General Bajwa somehow managed to tell the Americans that I was anti-American.' 'And so, it [the plan to oust me] wasn't imported from there. It was exported from here to there.'

Discovered: Ayushmann, Kriti, Sushant's secret...

Discovered: Ayushmann, Kriti, Sushant's secret...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Meet Bollywood's poetic souls!

Bollywood's daddies celebrate Father's Day

Bollywood's daddies celebrate Father's Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

B-town celebs took to social media and shared pictures of their dads.

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

What the stars wanted, this Diwali.

Dec 16 gang-rape victim's mother takes her name in public

Dec 16 gang-rape victim's mother takes her name in public

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The victim's mother Asha Devi, in a display of extraordinary courage, took her daughter's name in public.

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth visits India

Thor actor Chris Hemsworth visits India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Jaipur literature fest: The grandest till date

Jaipur literature fest: The grandest till date

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

In the seventh edition of Jaipur Literature Festival, not only there would be writers to discuss topics ranging from economics to food, politics to fiction and everything else in between but there would be a smartphone app for new age art and literature lovers while 240 speakers will comprises writers of 20 languages.