News for 'Raj Uncle'

'I Will Surely Get My Son Elected'

'I Will Surely Get My Son Elected'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'Those who are contesting against Amit, I can expose them all. But I don't want to get into that dirt.'

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'If you just listen to the lyrics, they're so simple. It's definitely a great philosophy to live life by.'

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'

Raj has 'heartburn' as Uddhav became CM: Sena leader

Raj has 'heartburn' as Uddhav became CM: Sena leader

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Kishori Pednerkar also accused Raj of being responsible for Bal Thackeray's "self-torture".

When Guru Dutt Demolished His House...

When Guru Dutt Demolished His House...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

'The pain of not having a home is bearable, but the pain of having one -- and not finding peace in it -- is far worse.'

What nephew has done now, uncle had done in 1978

What nephew has done now, uncle had done in 1978

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The NCP supremo, who was at the receiving end of his nephew's move during the day, had, 45 years ago, split the Congress and walked out with 40 MLAs, leading to the collapse of the Vasantdada Patil government.

Ajit's 'revolt': Uncle-nephew feuds not new in Maharashtra politics

Ajit's 'revolt': Uncle-nephew feuds not new in Maharashtra politics

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

'The timing of the current episode involving Ajit Pawar is important. The episode has elements of deceit, betrayal and falsehood intertwined'

Maharashtra polls heat up with family feuds across constituencies

Maharashtra polls heat up with family feuds across constituencies

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Amid parties accusing rivals of promoting dynastic politics, the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls will see brothers, cousins and father-children in the fray, with members of the same family taking on each other in some seats.

Chirag's uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, elected as new LJP chief

Chirag's uncle, Pashupati Kumar Paras, elected as new LJP chief

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Rebel Lok Janshakti Party MP Pashupati Kumar Paras appeared to have scored a point on Thursday when he was unanimously elected as the new national president even as the faction headed by his cornered nephew Chirag Paswan dug in its heels and vowed to teach the 'traitors' a lesson.

Where Did The Maine Pyar Kiya Vamp Go?

Where Did The Maine Pyar Kiya Vamp Go?

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'Even today, though my hair looks different, people recognise me wherever I go. They come up and say 'Aap Maine Pyar Kiya mein thi, na?' I think it's going to follow me to the grave.'

Sena chief's dig: 'Nephews get tickled by uncle's success'

Sena chief's dig: 'Nephews get tickled by uncle's success'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Explaining what makes nephews turn against their uncles, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray launched a veiled attack on estranged nephew Raj, saying nephews get 'tickled' when they see their uncles being hailed.

'Forever deputy CM' Ajit Pawar emerges as the ultimate survivor

'Forever deputy CM' Ajit Pawar emerges as the ultimate survivor

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Defying predictions of his political eclipse, Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar has not only consolidated his position in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti, but also fortified his place in Maharashtra politics by becoming deputy chief minister for the sixth time.

Raj meets ailing Bal Thackeray

Raj meets ailing Bal Thackeray

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray on Thursday met his uncle and Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who is not keeping good health.

Will contest Maharashtra assembly elections: Raj Thackeray

Will contest Maharashtra assembly elections: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com31 May 2014

After the drubbing his party received in Lok Sabha elections, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena president Raj Thackeray has announced he and his party would contest the assembly elections in Maharashtra due later this year and would be the chief minister if his party got the mandate.

What Nitish Kumar's Son Wants For His Dad

What Nitish Kumar's Son Wants For His Dad

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Nishant Kumar's demand that the NDA name Nitish Kumar as its chief ministerial nominee is seen as a gambit to consolidate the CM's position in the ruling alliance.

Mumbai: Raj visits ailing Thackeray

Mumbai: Raj visits ailing Thackeray

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday visited Shiv Sena president Bal Thackeray, undergoing treatment at Lilavati Hospital in suburban Bandra, hospital sources said.

Raj visits Thackeray at hospital

Raj visits Thackeray at hospital

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

A day after Shiv Sena chief was admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, his estranged nephew paid a visit to the hospital along wth his wife.

Rishi Kapoor: Our family is thrilled that Shashi Uncle has been honoured

Rishi Kapoor: Our family is thrilled that Shashi Uncle has been honoured

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

'Shashi Uncle is the third member of our family to win the Padma and the Phalke awards. Before him, my grandfather Prithvi Raj Kapoor and father Raj Kapoor received them," Rishi Kapoor shares.

BJP's best show in J-K polls is simply not good enough

BJP's best show in J-K polls is simply not good enough

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The BJP has emerged the second largest party by winning 29 constituencies in the maiden assembly polls post abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, improving its all-time high tally of 25 seats recorded in 2014 elections.

HC junks Chirag's plea challenging Speaker's decision on uncle

HC junks Chirag's plea challenging Speaker's decision on uncle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The petition sought setting aside speaker's June 14 circular showing the name of Paras as leader of Jan Lokshakti Party in the Lok Sabha.

Raj meets Thackeray, speculation rife

Raj meets Thackeray, speculation rife

Rediff.com23 Nov 2008

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, in limelight for 'hijacking' Shiv Sena's 'Marathi pride' agenda, today met his uncle and Sena chief Bal Thackeray, their first meeting since he left the Sena and launched MNS in 2006.

Bollywood pays homage to Krishna Raj Kapoor

Bollywood pays homage to Krishna Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Bollywood pays last respect to the matriarch of the Kapoor khandaan.

Chirag rejects decisions of LJP faction headed by uncle; targets JD-U

Chirag rejects decisions of LJP faction headed by uncle; targets JD-U

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan on Wednesday blamed Janata Dal-United for engineering the split in his party and rejected the decisions taken by the faction headed by his uncle Pashupati Kumar Paras, saying the party's constitution does not authorise them any such power.

Cong worker dies during protest near UP assembly; party blames police

Cong worker dies during protest near UP assembly; party blames police

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

A Congress worker died during a protest near the Uttar Pradesh Assembly in Lucknow, India, on Wednesday. The Congress party alleged the worker, Prabhat Pandey, died due to "police brutality," while police said he was brought to the hospital unconscious and had no visible injury marks. An investigation is underway, and a post-mortem is to be conducted by a panel of doctors.

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Milind Rege, The Last of the Mohicans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'He devoted his entire life for the betterment of Mumbai cricket and cricketers.' 'Even when he left for the Elysian Fields, he was in harness as mentor/advisor to the MCA.' Hemant Kenkre mourns the passing of Mumbai cricket icon Milind Rege.

The 'Irreplaceable' Lady In Dev Anand's Life

The 'Irreplaceable' Lady In Dev Anand's Life

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

'She is the gorgeous Lata, the love of my life.'

CARTOONS! The other side of firebrand Raj Thackeray

CARTOONS! The other side of firebrand Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Apart from their now-hot, now-cold uncle-nephew relationship, Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray and Maharastra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray have something in common both are exceptional cartoonists.

Raj Thackeray admires Hitler

Raj Thackeray admires Hitler

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Like uncle, like nephew. This seems to be the case with Shiv Sena leader Raj Thackeray, when it comes to his fascination for German dictator Adolf Hitler.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Justice Khanna, who will serve as CJI for a little over six months, will demit office on May 13, 2025.

Raj jumps to Bal Thackeray's defence

Raj jumps to Bal Thackeray's defence

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray's estranged nephew Raj Thackeray rushed to his uncle's defence on Wednesday, lambasting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar for criticising the Sena patriarch.

Nitish's Son Set For Political Plunge?

Nitish's Son Set For Political Plunge?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

All eyes are on the JD-U's national executive meeting on June 29 in New Delhi, where a decision in this regard may be taken.

J-K polls: BJP releases, withdraws, re-releases candidate list

J-K polls: BJP releases, withdraws, re-releases candidate list

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The BJP's Central Election Committee had met on Sunday evening to finalise the party's candidates for the polls.

Thackeray-Raj meet: All about cartoons

Thackeray-Raj meet: All about cartoons

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

When the two met on Sunday, it was because "Saheb wanted some of his old books," still in Raj's possession, back and Raj offered to carry them to him instead of sending them over.

Kareena, Karisma mourn uncle Rajiv Kapoor

Kareena, Karisma mourn uncle Rajiv Kapoor

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Family members and friends arrive at the Kapoor home in Chembur (eastern Mumbai) to pay their last respects to Rajiv Kapoor.

'It's an open fight between uncle and nephew'

'It's an open fight between uncle and nephew'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Over the years he has been getting a feeling of being sidelined by his uncle.'

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.

How Saira Banu Made Shashi Kapoor Happy

How Saira Banu Made Shashi Kapoor Happy

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'There are a few things you never forget about people, especially when you make them happy with the smallest of gestures, and for Shashi ji, it was a packet of Shrewsbury Biscuit.'

Bal Thackeray wishes nephew Raj on his birthday

Bal Thackeray wishes nephew Raj on his birthday

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

"Balasaheb sent Raj a bouquet of flowers and they spoke on the phone this morning, as they do every year on Raj'sbirthday," a source close to Raj said in Mumbai.

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!'

'Uncle' Sanjay Singh can make Amethi a nightmare for Rahul

'Uncle' Sanjay Singh can make Amethi a nightmare for Rahul

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Having faced much political embarrassment after the drubbing in the 2012 Uttar Pradesh polls, Rahul Gandhi is in for another jolt when 'Uncle' Sanjay Singh joins the BJP and contests the Amethi election against him, reports Sharat Pradhan.