News for 'Zoya'

Finding 'Paradise' On The Red Carpet

Finding 'Paradise' On The Red Carpet

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The Critics Choice Awards saw a lot of talent on the red carpet, as actors got recognised for their work.

PIX: Siddhant, Zoya watch Made in Heaven

PIX: Siddhant, Zoya watch Made in Heaven

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

After Gully Boy, Made in Heaven for Zoya.

Raashii's Evening With The Superboys!

Raashii's Evening With The Superboys!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The young folk of Bollywood stepped out to watch Reema Kagti's new film, Superboys Of Malegaon, ahead of its release on February 28.

Sonam Kapoor's Unforgettable Fashion Moments

Sonam Kapoor's Unforgettable Fashion Moments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

There is nothing, when it comes to clothes, that Sonam cannot wear well. Nor are there fashion rules that she won't break if need be.

PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Zoya Akhtar

PIX: Shah Rukh parties with Zoya Akhtar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Happy birthday Zoya!

A Peek Into Khushi's Nadaaniyan Life

A Peek Into Khushi's Nadaaniyan Life

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Khushi Kapoor takes us behind the scenes of her Netflix movie, Nadaniyaan, to give us some glimpses into her life on set.

'Therapawtic': Ziva, Dhoni Pamper Friend

'Therapawtic': Ziva, Dhoni Pamper Friend

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has always adored dogs, and his Ranchi farmhouse is a testament to this affection.

Watch out for Zoya Hussain, folks!

Watch out for Zoya Hussain, folks!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

'During casting calls, people want you to a copy-paste version of who they think is good enough to be in Bollywood, especially if you are a girl. I didn't fit into that at all.'

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Even today, I am like a kid in a candy land -- I look at my airplane with as much excitement as an eight year old.'

PIX: Farhan-Shibani party with Zoya Akhtar

PIX: Farhan-Shibani party with Zoya Akhtar

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Zoya Akhtar threw a Christmas bash and invited her friends over.

Heavy Pak shelling leaves trail destruction in Poonch

Heavy Pak shelling leaves trail destruction in Poonch

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Heavy Pakistani shelling in the border district of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir left nine people dead and 28 injured. The shelling, described by residents and officials as "barbaric and cowardly", started around 2 am, damaging dozens of residential houses, shops, vehicles, and heritage sites. The incident comes after India launched "Operation Sindoor" in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. India condemned the act, calling it a cowardly attack on civilians, and reaffirmed that civilian safety remains its top priority.

Women's Friendships: 10 Movies To Watch

Women's Friendships: 10 Movies To Watch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Deepa Gahlot pick 10 films about women's bonding to watch on OTT.

'Many Women Don't Have Guts To Escape Their Situation'

'Many Women Don't Have Guts To Escape Their Situation'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

'They can't take even the smallest step.' 'The mental abuse is so insidious that sometimes they don't even realise it's happening.'

'After The Scene, He Broke Down And Wept'

'After The Scene, He Broke Down And Wept'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'The entire shoot paused after that.' 'There was a heaviness on set -- a shared recognition of the horror we were portraying.'

4 kids among 13 killed in Pak shelling, 57 injured

4 kids among 13 killed in Pak shelling, 57 injured

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The worst-hit in the Pakistani shelling was Poonch district which accounted for all the civilian deaths, the officials said, adding 28 persons were also injured and the condition of some of them was stated to be critical.

Tabu in Zoya Akhtar's film

Tabu in Zoya Akhtar's film

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Zoya Akhtar to direct Farhan again

Zoya Akhtar to direct Farhan again

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

After directing her brother Farhan Akhtar in her debut Luck By Chance, Zoya is all set to repeat him in her next project.

'I'm Grateful I'm Indian'

'I'm Grateful I'm Indian'

Rediff.com28 May 2025

'Thankfully, as Indians, we have a long history of trans people in our culture, in our religions, in our mythology.' 'It's not a fad which has suddenly come into existence, the way that a lot of Americans treat it.'

10 Male Bonding Movies On OTT

10 Male Bonding Movies On OTT

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Male bonding is among Bollywood's favourite subjects, and there have been many films about it, like Dosti, Anand, Sholay...

PIX: Saiyami Kher plays Holi with Zoya Akhtar

PIX: Saiyami Kher plays Holi with Zoya Akhtar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

A look at the celebration pictures.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara To Get Sequel?

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara To Get Sequel?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Zoya Akhtar's popular film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara turned 13 on July 15, and that sent its cast -- Katrina Kaif, Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol -- down memory lane.

Zoya and the M factor of Gully Boy

Zoya and the M factor of Gully Boy

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'If Murad's Mozziness doesn't strike us in the eye, if we see the film as a youth's struggle to break free of the shackles holding him back and not as a Muslim fighting the system, it is because not once in the film does Zoya show him blaming his religion for his low social status or struggle, a temptation many 'progressive' film-makers may have yielded to for it sounds so politically correct,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

OTT Expands The Geography Of Storytelling

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Writers and creators are telling more authentic stories based in states and cities that we may not have seen much of in mainstream media, such as Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Or ones that we have some mistaken notions about like Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, highlights Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

PIX: Kareena, Malaika, Jacqueline party with Zoya Akhtar

PIX: Kareena, Malaika, Jacqueline party with Zoya Akhtar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Chekc out the star arrivals.

Farah-Sajid's Emotional Goodbye To Their Mum

Farah-Sajid's Emotional Goodbye To Their Mum

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

It was an emotional weekend for Farah and Sajid Khan when they visited the Barnes School and Junior College in the picturesque hill station of Devlali in Nasik district.

L&T Q4 net profit jumps 25% to Rs 5,497 crore, beats Street estimates

L&T Q4 net profit jumps 25% to Rs 5,497 crore, beats Street estimates

Rediff.com10 May 2025

Engineering and construction major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) reported a 25 per cent rise in net profit attributable to the owners of the company for the January-March quarter of 2024-25, owing to higher revenues and an exceptional gain. For the quarter under review, L&T posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 5,497.3 crore, while revenue rose 10.9 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 74,392.28 crore.

'Zoya was sensible, Farhan was a brat'

'Zoya was sensible, Farhan was a brat'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

As Zoya's directorial debut Luck By Chance hits the screens, Honey looks back at her childhood, and how different the two siblings are from each other.

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'Thanks to Chhaava's success, I now have the creative freedom to pick and choose.'

La Tomatina: The Battle of Tomatoes

La Tomatina: The Battle of Tomatoes

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Glimpses from the La Tomatina festival in Bunol, near Valencia, Spain,

Zoya Akhtar to work with Ranveer Singh?

Zoya Akhtar to work with Ranveer Singh?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

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

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Alia's Sister Love On Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Film folk are still celebrating Diwali on social media.

'Every Emotion Is Difficult To Achieve'

'Every Emotion Is Difficult To Achieve'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Manoj Bajpayee returns to entertain us in his 100th film, Bhaiyya Ji.

Guess Which Priyanka Chopra Movie This Is?

Guess Which Priyanka Chopra Movie This Is?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

What's cooking between Suhana, Ananya, Shanaya and Navya?

Mast Mast Bollywood Quiz

Mast Mast Bollywood Quiz

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

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

'No one knows what's going on in Farhan's mind'

'No one knows what's going on in Farhan's mind'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'I can't wait to see Farhan direct again. We are a collaborating on a project. Hopefully, it would live up to the audiences' and my expectations of Farhan.'

The Roshans Review: Delightful!

The Roshans Review: Delightful!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

The Roshans is somewhat like leafing through a glossy coffee table book full of trivia -- no depth, but such a shiny collection of memories, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.'

There's Something Special About Triptii

There's Something Special About Triptii

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Can you resist the actor's charm?

Zoya Akhtar: I'm obsessed with people

Zoya Akhtar: I'm obsessed with people

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Zoya Akhtar on her films.

'I told Agastya's mother, 'Your son will be a star'

'I told Agastya's mother, 'Your son will be a star'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Audiences have not seen a hero like Agastya since Rishi Kapoor in Bobby.'