News for 'Syed Firdaus Ashraf'

'You Will See More Devastation In Uttarakhand'

'You Will See More Devastation In Uttarakhand'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'The government only wakes up after devastation.' 'The government does not understand the gravity of the situation nor they do not want to understand the gravity of the situation.'

Deepika: People shouldn't remember me for my link-ups

Deepika: People shouldn't remember me for my link-ups

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Deepika Padukone talks about her upcoming film, Karthik Calling Karthik, and Ranbir Kapoor.

'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.

'Article 370 Killed My Son'

'Article 370 Killed My Son'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'My son was not killed because he was a Hindu.'

'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.

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!

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.'

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.

'Kashmir Needs A Bal Thackeray'

'Kashmir Needs A Bal Thackeray'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'Afzal Guru became a victim of Pakistan's conspiracy. He was used as a means, just like all other innocent Kashmiris.'

When The Wife Turned Murderer

When The Wife Turned Murderer

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Recent cases where the wife turned murderer.

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.

'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.

'Hulchul is funnier than Hungama!'

'Hulchul is funnier than Hungama!'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

Akshaye Khanna talks about his latest, Hulchul.

Why Did 60 Maulanas Meet RSS Chief?

Why Did 60 Maulanas Meet RSS Chief?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'This is just the beginning. You have to wait and watch to see things getting better.'

'Jobs, Jobs, Jobs': What Kashmiris Want

'Jobs, Jobs, Jobs': What Kashmiris Want

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

At Srinagar's famed Lal Chowk, Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf meets a computer engineer who drives an auto for a living and discovers that Kashmiris are more interested in finding jobs than discussing the assembly election.

'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.

Rajpal Yadav's favourite comedies

Rajpal Yadav's favourite comedies

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

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

'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.

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

'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.

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.

'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.

'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.

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.

When Salman shook me!

When Salman shook me!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

The star seemed to be up to his antics again!

'Youth is in my blood'

'Youth is in my blood'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

'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.

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'

History In Minutes: When Europe Invaded Russia

History In Minutes: When Europe Invaded Russia

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Syed Firdaus Ashraf marches through time to trace the bitter history between Russia and its West European neighbours.