News for 'firdaus-ashraf'

'In one week, I realised it was a mistake to join the BJP'

'In one week, I realised it was a mistake to join the BJP'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

'People of my constituency told me they will continue loving me, but will not vote for me if I am with the BJP.'

'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.

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.

Why this student is protesting the citizenship law

Why this student is protesting the citizenship law

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'I came for my national service. I am the son of people like Gandhiji, Nehru, Patel, Dr Ambedkar and Maulana Azad.'

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'The Indian government evacuated its citizens from the clutches of the Taliban and Covid-hit Wuhan, so I am not worried.'

'Eknath Shinde has not taken this decision suddenly'

'Eknath Shinde has not taken this decision suddenly'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'It is a well-thought-out decision. I feel it is difficult for him now to step back.'

'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.

Stranded in Iran For 2 Years, Their Harrowing Story

Stranded in Iran For 2 Years, Their Harrowing Story

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'At present there might be at least 500 Indians stuck in Iran for various reasons and we have no idea when they will come back.'

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.'

'Savarkar was granted a pension by the British'

'Savarkar was granted a pension by the British'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'He was provided sustenance by the British.' 'Many times he wrote to the British that he needed an increase in pension.'

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.

'I have no idea if minister's son was driving the car'

'I have no idea if minister's son was driving the car'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

'I was not there at the spot and I don't know who was driving the car.' 'It is a matter that needs to be investigated by the police and it is their job,' says the father of the journalist who was killed in Lakhimpur Kheri.

'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.

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.

'Govt has taken the right step of banning export of atta'

'Govt has taken the right step of banning export of atta'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

'We cannot afford to be complacent about our food security needs.'

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

'We Want To Develop Dharavi Like Hong Kong'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'Dharavi will be completely slum free by 2040'

The poorest MPs in Parliament are...

The poorest MPs in Parliament are...

Rediff.com31 May 2019

YSR Congress MP Goddeti Madhavi has declared assets of just about Rs 1 lakh whereas the BJP's Pragya Singh Thakur, at 4th poorest, is worth Rs 4.44 lakh.

'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.

AAP's Mann of the moment in Punjab

AAP's Mann of the moment in Punjab

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Aam Aadmi Party calls Bhagwant Mann its people's choice for CM candidate in Punjab. Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com traces what makes Mann so indispensable for his party.

'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.

Madhavan: With Aamir, there's never a dull moment

Madhavan: With Aamir, there's never a dull moment

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Madhavan talks about 3 Idiots and his fast-paced life.

'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.

Golmaal Returns trailer is hilarious

Golmaal Returns trailer is hilarious

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

One gets the feeling that Golmaal Returns will be a blockbuster unless Rohit Shetty, the writer, comes out with a weak story, feels Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'In UP, the police is executioner and judge'

'In UP, the police is executioner and judge'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'Javed Ahmed was no mastermind of the riots, and this is not mentioned in the FIR against him either.'

Rahman: Aamir is not difficult to work with

Rahman: Aamir is not difficult to work with

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Abbas is a completely new team for me. He has written the lyrics too. So working with him was a little strange in the beginnig. we we got used to each other. When the music was done Aamir was happy and appreacited us. He said that the two of us made a good team.

When Salman shook me!

When Salman shook me!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

The star seemed to be up to his antics again!

Rajpal Yadav's favourite comedies

Rajpal Yadav's favourite comedies

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

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

'It is wrong to blame Dr Pandole for the accident'

'It is wrong to blame Dr Pandole for the accident'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

'That she drove 20 km in 9 minutes is rubbish.'

'Gandhi was not an advisor to Savarkar'

'Gandhi was not an advisor to Savarkar'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'I am very grateful to Rajnathji that he confirmed the fact that Savarkar was a habitual mercy-seeker from the British.'

'Muslims of Gujarat voted for BJP in big numbers'

'Muslims of Gujarat voted for BJP in big numbers'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

'Muslims know they cannot defeat the BJP, why then come in its firing range?' 'And they know, ultimately it is the BJP MLA who is going to get elected and only he or she can do their work.' 'The BJP may do a different kind of politics for Muslims, but when they sit in the chair they work for Muslims too.'

What happens next to Rhea Chakraborty

What happens next to Rhea Chakraborty

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'In low-profile cases, if there's a small quantity (of drugs involved), you get bail on the first day.' 'In high-profile cases, it depends on the judge.'

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'

'I will never repeat my old mistakes. I will make fresh ones'

'I will never repeat my old mistakes. I will make fresh ones'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Saeed Mirza's advice for young India

'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.