News for 'M J Akbar'

The Super Villain Special Quiz

The Super Villain Special Quiz

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Ask the 'gentleman concerned': Irani on M J Akbar question

Ask the 'gentleman concerned': Irani on M J Akbar question

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

She urged people not to mock the women who are speaking out against the harassment meted out to them.

Cong's ecstasy turns into agony after Haryana shocker

Cong's ecstasy turns into agony after Haryana shocker

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Congress leaders were seen giving media bytes at various places at the headquarters, arguing that the trends would change by 1 PM but it did not happen.

Take This Fun, FUN Bollywood Quiz!

Take This Fun, FUN Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Jodhaa Akbar sweeps IIFA awards

Jodhaa Akbar sweeps IIFA awards

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Check out the winners at the 10th International Indian Film Academy held in China.

Jodhaa Akbar out on January 25

Jodhaa Akbar out on January 25

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai will be seen in Ashutosh Gowariker's much awaited epic romance Jodhaa Akbar.

Property at core of Mewar royal family dispute

Property at core of Mewar royal family dispute

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

A dispute over property and the right to succeed the titular head of the Mewar royal family in Udaipur, Rajasthan, has escalated into a major controversy. Vishvaraj Singh Mewar, a BJP MLA and the newly appointed titular head, was denied entry to the city palace and Eklingnathji temple by his uncle Arvind Singh Mewar and his son Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. The incident sparked violent protests and the district administration has appointed a receiver to manage the controversial portion of the city palace where the 'Dhuni' (sacred fire) is located. This dispute raises questions about the future of the Mewar family's legacy and its historical traditions.

Making Hrithik-Aishwarya look gorgeous in Jodhaa Akbar

Making Hrithik-Aishwarya look gorgeous in Jodhaa Akbar

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Costume designer Neeta Lulla on her fabulous work on the film, which won her a National Award.

Ajmer dargah row as politicians, community leaders weigh in

Ajmer dargah row as politicians, community leaders weigh in

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

A local court in Ajmer has issued notices to the dargah committee, the Ministry of Minority Affairs, and the Archaeological Survey of India on a plea seeking to declare the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti a temple. The petition, filed in September, has sparked a heated debate, with politicians and community leaders weighing in on the potentially volatile issue. The dargah committee has declined to comment, but the Anjuman Syed Zadgan, a body representing the caretakers of the dargah, described the petition as a deliberate attempt to fracture society along communal lines. The petition comes just days after four people were killed in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, following a local court ordering survey of a Mughal-era shrine. The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, which fixed August 15, 1947, as the cut-off date for status quo on the character of religious places, is at the centre of much of the debate. Several politicians, including Union minister Giriraj Singh and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, have weighed in on the issue. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has called the civil court's decision to entertain the petition unwarranted and has asked the Supreme Court to immediately intervene.

Noted journalist M J Akbar joins BJP

Noted journalist M J Akbar joins BJP

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Author and senior journalist M J Akbar joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of party president Rajnath Singh.

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

'Zakir Bhai Loved Cricket'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'When there was a match, he would be up all night watching it on his laptop with Kishori Amonkarji singing on the side.'

Know Your Filmi Mirrors? Take This Quiz!

Know Your Filmi Mirrors? Take This Quiz!

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Mahatma Gandhi knew the importance of soft power: Doval

Mahatma Gandhi knew the importance of soft power: Doval

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday called Mahatma Gandhi 'a great strategist' and said that the revered Indian leader knew the importance of utilising soft power against the brute forces during the freedom struggle.

No Jodhaa Akbar in Rajasthan

No Jodhaa Akbar in Rajasthan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

The film was not released in Rajasthan cinema halls on Friday amid protests by Rajput groups against "distortion of historical facts" in the movie based on Mughal emperor Akbar.

Jodhaa Akbar banned in Ambala

Jodhaa Akbar banned in Ambala

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Jodhaa Akbar banned in Ambala following protests by members of the Rajput community who alleged that historical facts had been distorted in the film.

First Look: Jodhaa Akbar poster

First Look: Jodhaa Akbar poster

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The Ash-Hrithik movie will release this year.

Protests against Jodhaa Akbar in Rajasthan

Protests against Jodhaa Akbar in Rajasthan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Rajput organisations say the film is historically incorrect, and that Jodhaa was the daughter of Udai Singh of Marwar and was married to Salim, Akbar's son.

Review: Amar Akbar Anthony entertains

Review: Amar Akbar Anthony entertains

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The director successfully maintains a fine balance among the three leading men in Amar Akbar Anthony, says Paresh C Palicha.

Will Akbar Road be renamed as Maharana Pratap Road?

Will Akbar Road be renamed as Maharana Pratap Road?

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Minister of State for External Affairs General (Retired) VK Singh on Tuesday wrote to Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs M Venkaiah Naidu seeking the renaming of New Delhi's Akbar Road as Maharana Pratap Road.

Akbar, Dave file nominations for RS seats from MP

Akbar, Dave file nominations for RS seats from MP

Rediff.com31 May 2016

While Dave was re-nominated for the Rajya Sabha seat from Madhya Pradesh, Akbar, who represents Jharkhand in the Upper House, was fielded from the state.

Security increased outside Rahul Gandhi's residence

Security increased outside Rahul Gandhi's residence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The Delhi Police has stepped up security outside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's residence following an intelligence input of disturbance by right wing groups, sources said on Wednesday.

9 held for sending people to Europe via 'donkey' route

9 held for sending people to Europe via 'donkey' route

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

With the arrests of nine men, including four Bangladeshi nationals, the Delhi Police on Monday claimed to have busted an international racket that used to send people to European countries on the basis of illegal documents.

M J Akbar rings the closing bell at Nasdaq

M J Akbar rings the closing bell at Nasdaq

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

India's Independence Day has been marked annually at Nasdaq for several years.

Send us your Jodhaa Akbar reviews!

Send us your Jodhaa Akbar reviews!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

What did you think about Ashutosh Gowariker's new film?

Jodhaa Akbar's screening sparks violence in UP

Jodhaa Akbar's screening sparks violence in UP

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

However, the agitation did not affect the exhibition of the film, which opened across 1,500 screens in 26 countries today.

'If Akbar can be called 'Akbar the Great', why can't Maharana Pratap?'

'If Akbar can be called 'Akbar the Great', why can't Maharana Pratap?'

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday welcomed Rajasthan government's decision to include a chapter on iconic figures like Maharana Pratap in school textbooks and said he would urge the Human Resource Development minister to consider inclusion of such chapters in CBSE syllabus.

Jodhaa Akbar, now in Tamil, Telugu!

Jodhaa Akbar, now in Tamil, Telugu!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Ashutosh Gowarikar's epic love story will be released in the two languages on March 7 at a grand event specially planned for the occasion in Hyderabad.

Amar Akbar Anthony, now in Bhojpuri

Amar Akbar Anthony, now in Bhojpuri

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

The film will be directed by Manish Jain, and will star Bhojpuri heavyweights.

Govt tells Congress to vacate 24, Akbar Road HQ

Govt tells Congress to vacate 24, Akbar Road HQ

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

24, Akbar Road has been the Congress party headquarters since 1978.

Shikha, Akbar best swimmers

Shikha, Akbar best swimmers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

Karnataka emerged overall champions in the national Aquatics championships.

A student remembers Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

A student remembers Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Ken Zuckerman recalls his 37-year long association with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.

'Rahul Has To Be More Ruthless'

'Rahul Has To Be More Ruthless'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'I want to ask the Congress only one question: What is more important than election management in politics?'

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'There is some deep rot that has set in the Congress party. This requires an organisational surgery.'

'Emperor Akbar was Jodha's father-in-law'

'Emperor Akbar was Jodha's father-in-law'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Lokendra Singh Kalvi talks about the distortion of history in Jodhaa Akbar.

PIX: Jodha Akbar couple finally make love!

PIX: Jodha Akbar couple finally make love!

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Ekta Kapoor's ploy to increase TRP ratings.

Ronnie Screwala on Jodhaa Akbar

Ronnie Screwala on Jodhaa Akbar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Jodhaa Akbar co-producer Ronnie Screwala speaks to Arthur J Pais about the film.

Delhi: Fire in Akbar Bhawan

Delhi: Fire in Akbar Bhawan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

No casualties have been reported so far.

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

'Opened the door in your underwear': 2 more women come out against M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The new allegations take the total number of his accusers to 12.

Jodhaa Akbar is a spectacular watch

Jodhaa Akbar is a spectacular watch

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

With an appealing story of two unlikely people falling in love after their politically arranged marriage, the film is filled with several intriguing plots and out-of-the-world songs.

Pak-origin man jailed for shouting 'Allah-o-Akbar' on plane

Pak-origin man jailed for shouting 'Allah-o-Akbar' on plane

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Shehraz Sarwar caused alarm with his behaviour during turbulence on-board an Emirates Boeing 777 from Dubai to Birmingham in February this year.