News for 'M J Akbar'

Take This Bollywood Quiz NOW!

Take This Bollywood Quiz NOW!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

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

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.

Suspense over cabinet as Chhattisgarh CM set to take oath

Suspense over cabinet as Chhattisgarh CM set to take oath

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party will ensure the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chhattisgarh cabinet under Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday will be a 'historic' event which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP leaders and chief ministers, state chief Arun Sao said.

Remembering Nitin Desai's Magic

Remembering Nitin Desai's Magic

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

We remember some of Nitin Chandrakant Desai most influential works.

MotoGP apologises after broadcasting distorted India map sans J&K

MotoGP apologises after broadcasting distorted India map sans J&K

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

India are hosting a motorsport event of this magnitude for the first time since the 2013 Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix, which was dropped from the calendar due to financial, taxation and bureaucratic issues.

Why OSO worked, and Jodhaa Akbar didn't

Why OSO worked, and Jodhaa Akbar didn't

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Understanding the movie business -- why some films work and others don't -- is tough, almost impossible. For example, why did Jodhaa Akbar, which boasted of a brilliant Hrithik Roshan and gorgeous Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, not become a big hit? Did Shah Rukh Khan's aggressive publicity help make Om Shanti Om a blockbuster? Trade analyst and editor of trade magazines, Film Information and The Film Street, Komal Nahta tries to explain.

M J Akbar to travel to Syria, Iraq; will discuss IS threat, Indian hostages

M J Akbar to travel to Syria, Iraq; will discuss IS threat, Indian hostages

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The minister's visit will also give India an opportunity to have first-hand assessment of evolving security situation in that region.

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Vishnu Deo Sai takes oath as Chhattisgarh CM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and the tribal face of the party, Vishnu Deo Sai, on Wednesday took oath as the chief minister of Chhattisgarh, 10 days after the saffron party returned to power after a gap of five years by unseating Congress in the assembly elections.

NC's Lone pledges allegiance to Constitution but govt not happy

NC's Lone pledges allegiance to Constitution but govt not happy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

National Conference leader Mohammed Akbar Lone on Tuesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court reiterating his oath as Lok Sabha MP, saying he will preserve and uphold the Constitution and protect the country's territorial integrity, an undertaking that irked the Centre which claimed it added "insult to injury to the nation".

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'The consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has demoralised them.' 'And, now it is reflecting in their individual reactions as they are losing hope to take on the BJP in 2024.'

We Danced Slowly; We Didn't Want A Heart Attack

We Danced Slowly; We Didn't Want A Heart Attack

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Half a century after he left school, A Ganesh Nadar attends a school reunion.

Aditi Cheers For Rajkummar-Dia

Aditi Cheers For Rajkummar-Dia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

More than a week after its release in theatres, Bheed Director Anubhav Sinha organised a get-together in Mumbai. The cast of the Web series Taj: Divided by Blood mingled with them too.

Chh'garh: Cong banks on Baghel; BJP eyes strong comeback

Chh'garh: Cong banks on Baghel; BJP eyes strong comeback

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress remain the most dominant political forces in Chhattisgarh, though the state has several regional outfits that have pockets of influence, while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is making a determined bid to challenge its well entrenched rivals and make a mark in polls to the 90-member House.

Jodhaa Akbar may make more money than OSO

Jodhaa Akbar may make more money than OSO

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Jodhaa Akbar grabbed an estimated $1.3 million in North America and $750,000 in the UK.

Musharraf's death: Bilawal changes Twitter profile picture to...

Musharraf's death: Bilawal changes Twitter profile picture to...

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

After news about the demise of Pakistan's former president General Pervez Musharraf was confirmed, the country's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday changed his Twitter profile picture to a photograph of his mother Benazir Bhutto and the late Nawab Akbar Bugti, in whose murder the former military ruler was named.

Chidambaram, MJ Akbar, Prabhu in the fray for RS nominations

Chidambaram, MJ Akbar, Prabhu in the fray for RS nominations

Rediff.com31 May 2016

As nominations for Rajya Sabha biennial polls closed on Tuesday, a contest is on the cards in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana even as Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram are among those set to be elected to the Upper House.

In Rajasthan's Pokaran, it's Hindu math head vs religious leader of Sindhi Muslims

In Rajasthan's Pokaran, it's Hindu math head vs religious leader of Sindhi Muslims

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Congress sitting MLA Saleh Mohammad, is hoping to buck the trend of anti-incumbency in the seat, and believes people will vote for his development work and not along religious lines.

What Makes This Film So Special For Sharmila Tagore

What Makes This Film So Special For Sharmila Tagore

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'Paap Aur Punya was not a success but I recall it with fondness because we had so much fun.' 'In one sequence, Shashi gets beaten by goons.' 'Saif toddled into the frame to rescue his Shashi Uncle from these bad people since no one else was doing the needful!'

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

The Great Indian Family Review: Vicky Bats For Secularism

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The Great Indian Family, observes Sukanya Verma, is a cheerful fable that points out the absurdity of discrimination as a tool employed by power hungry opportunists.

Raigad police quiz Edelweiss MD, officials for 8 hours

Raigad police quiz Edelweiss MD, officials for 8 hours

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

ECL Finance Company MD and three officials were on Tuesday quizzed for nearly eight hours by the Raigad police in Maharashtra probing the alleged suicide of film art director Nitin Desai, an official said.

Rajnath claims Modi spoke to Putin, Zelensky and stopped war to...

Rajnath claims Modi spoke to Putin, Zelensky and stopped war to...

Rediff.com14 May 2023

"PM Modi spoke to (Russian president Vladimir) Putin and (Ukraine president Volodymyr) Zelensky. He also spoke to (US president Joe) Biden when needed. The war stopped briefly so that more than 22,000 students stuck in Ukraine could be rescued and they returned home. Parents of these students were demanding that PM Modi rescue them."

Cabinet rejig: Akbar, Meghwal, Goel likely to get ministerial berths

Cabinet rejig: Akbar, Meghwal, Goel likely to get ministerial berths

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The MPs from Uttar Pradesh who may be given ministerial portfolios are: Anupriya Patel, leader of Bharataiya Janta Paty's ally Apna Dal; Shahjahanpur MP Krishna Raj and Chandauli MP Mahendra Pandey.

Loan Default: Nitin Desai Lost Control Of Studio

Loan Default: Nitin Desai Lost Control Of Studio

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The financial creditor had approached district authorities in Raigad to take possession of ND Studio a few months ago.

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Review: Dil Chahta Hai In The Digital Age

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Review: Dil Chahta Hai In The Digital Age

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is a light glimpse into healthy young lives ready to soar in their own sweet skin, applauds Sukanya Verma.

One man's ego denied Prez... : Cong on Parl launch

One man's ego denied Prez... : Cong on Parl launch

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Nineteen Opposition parties, including the Congress, the Left, the Trinamool Congress, the Samajwadi Party and the Aam Aadmi Party, came together to jointly announce the boycott, saying they find no value in a new building when the "soul of democracy has been sucked out".

Jodhaa Akbar is okay, but overlong

Jodhaa Akbar is okay, but overlong

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Ashutosh Gowariker's new film has a nice romance, but the history seems to get in the way.

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram kick off 5-state poll battle

Chhattisgarh, Mizoram kick off 5-state poll battle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

It's a single phase polling in Mizoram while first phase of assembly elections is underway in Chhattisgarh.

Article 370: Gupkar parties hope for favourable verdict

Article 370: Gupkar parties hope for favourable verdict

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party said that there should not be any politics on the Supreme Court ruling and everyone should respect it.

Why Aishwarya Is Bollywood's Golden Girl

Why Aishwarya Is Bollywood's Golden Girl

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

On her 50th birthday on November 1, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to Bollywood's Golden Girl and 15 of her noteworthy performances.

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

L-G puts final seal of approval on Delhi's makeover for G20 summit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Ahead of the G20 summit, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Thursday went on a final round of inspection of Rajghat, Pragati Maidan and other places to take stock of preparations for the mega event.

Cyclone: People of this Kutch village are the last to shift

Cyclone: People of this Kutch village are the last to shift

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Of some 70 villages in the coastal area of Gujarat's Kutch district, people of Salaya are the last to shift to safe shelters in the face of the approaching cyclone Biparjoy.

'The serial is not just the love story of Jodha and Akbar'

'The serial is not just the love story of Jodha and Akbar'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Rajat Tokas discusses his role as Akbar in the new TV show, Jodha Akbar.

Prithviraj, Jayasurya and Indrajith team up for Amar Akbar Anthony

Prithviraj, Jayasurya and Indrajith team up for Amar Akbar Anthony

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema!

The Star-Maker You Didn't Know About

The Star-Maker You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Prayag Raj, who was so successful at his peak, ought not to have slid into oblivion, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Mughal-e-Azam Captivates America

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

While the Mughals seems to be receding from text books and memory, the stage presentation of Mughal-e-Azam is spreading its message of love in North America.

71% vote in Chhattisgarh Phase 1 amid Naxal threat

71% vote in Chhattisgarh Phase 1 amid Naxal threat

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Voting for 10 constituencies was held from 7 am to 3 pm in 10 seats and from 8 am to 5 pm in the rest 10 segments under a thick security blanket of police and paramilitary personnel in the Naxalite-hit Bastar division.

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Remembering Dhoom Director Sanjay Gadhvi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Sanjay Gadhvi once revealed to Subhash K Jha that he never wanted to make Dhoom.

Why was Nitin Desai depressed over his finances?

Why was Nitin Desai depressed over his finances?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'Why go to the trouble to build elaborate sets when it could all be done in front of a green screen?'' 'Nitin lost out on a lot of good work; film-makers no longer needed his lavish studio in Karjat as much as they did earlier.'

A rare copy of Quran, saved by RSS-inspired body, on display at ISC

A rare copy of Quran, saved by RSS-inspired body, on display at ISC

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

An official of the organisation that has displayed the gold ink Quran on Tuesday said there are only four copies of this holy book in the world.