News for 'javed-akhtar'

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.

Janhvi, Ishaan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai-2?

Janhvi, Ishaan in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai-2?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

We aren't saying it will happen, but a sequel to Kuch Kuch Hota Hai would be interesting, na?

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Jagdeep's Most Memorable Roles

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The funny man of Hindi cinema has passed into the ages, but the laughter he generated will echo for years to come.

PIX: Bollywood says goodbye to Anup Jalota's wife, Medha

PIX: Bollywood says goodbye to Anup Jalota's wife, Medha

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

A look at the pictures from the prayer meet.

Maharashtra ATS to seek Bhatkal's custody: R R Patil

Maharashtra ATS to seek Bhatkal's custody: R R Patil

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Hailing the arrest of Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal as a big success for intelligence agencies, Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil on Thursday said a state Anti-Terrorism Squsad team would soon leave to interrogate him and seek his custody.

PIX: Sonam, Harshvardhan win at Sansui Stardust awards

PIX: Sonam, Harshvardhan win at Sansui Stardust awards

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

A look at pictures from the big night.

Sonam Kapoor bags award for Neerja

Sonam Kapoor bags award for Neerja

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Check out what your favourite celebrities have posted on social media.

'Bharat mata' chant issue: BJP, Sena hit out at Darul Uloom

'Bharat mata' chant issue: BJP, Sena hit out at Darul Uloom

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

The BJP said moderate and liberal Muslims take pride in raising nationalist slogans like this but hardliners with medieval beliefs raise such issues for their own sectarian interests.

PIX: Shashi Kapoor receives Phalke Award with family, friends

PIX: Shashi Kapoor receives Phalke Award with family, friends

Rediff.com11 May 2015

A look at the ceremony that was held on May 10 in the presence of the Kapoor clan and their film industry friends.

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Kapoor perform at Mirchi Music awards

PIX: Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Kapoor perform at Mirchi Music awards

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Check out the arrivals.

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

When Bollywood threw its weight around!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Sukanya Verma looks at Bollywood's cool, curious, bag moments.

PIX: Rakhi Sawant, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt get together!

PIX: Rakhi Sawant, Madhuri Dixit, Alia Bhatt get together!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The seventh Royal Stag Mirchi Music Awards were held on Thursday, February 26, and everyone was invited!

'In Sagar Sarhadi's death, we lost a powerful voice'

'In Sagar Sarhadi's death, we lost a powerful voice'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'I'm very proud of having worked with one of the finest minds of India and Indian cinema.'

Hrithik, Amitabh, Salman: Modi's filmi crusaders

Hrithik, Amitabh, Salman: Modi's filmi crusaders

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Bollywood has found its new mission...

PIX: Asin, Bipasha, Sanjay Dutt go on vacation!

PIX: Asin, Bipasha, Sanjay Dutt go on vacation!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

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

'Didn't think Ek Do Teen would become so popular'

'Didn't think Ek Do Teen would become so popular'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'If you look at its melody, it's nothing.'

It's Big B everywhere!

It's Big B everywhere!

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Rare photographs, paintings, sketches, posters... celebrate the superstar's journey...

How Vajpayee tried to mend India-Pak relationship

How Vajpayee tried to mend India-Pak relationship

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Vajpayee, who died on Thursday at the age of 93 after a prolonged illness, had made a significant diplomatic breakthrough and travelled on a bus from Amritsar to Lahore with a delegation that included the likes of Bollywood legend Dev Anand, writer Javed Akhtar and cricket icon Kapil Dev.

'Mere paas Ma hai didn't happen by chance'

'Mere paas Ma hai didn't happen by chance'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'We knew exactly the impact it would have.' 'You see, the line doesn't make its impact in isolation.' 'Its resounding impact depends on Amitabh's lengthy diatribe that precedes Shashi's line.'

VOTE: Should Sachin, Rekha quit as Rajya Sabha MPs?

VOTE: Should Sachin, Rekha quit as Rajya Sabha MPs?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar has come under criticism for not attending a single session of Paliament this year. Parliamentary records the former batsman has not attended a single session this year. He made it to just three in 2013 and has so far not participated in any debates in the house.

'I took my father for granted'

'I took my father for granted'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'I was attracted to Javed because he was exactly like my father.'

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

'Being Karan Johar is both an advantage and a disadvantage'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'That very brand name comes in the way of people expecting something different from me.'

'Ridiculous to paint Faiz's Hum Dekhenge as anti-Hindu'

'Ridiculous to paint Faiz's Hum Dekhenge as anti-Hindu'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'This poem was written against a fundamentalist called Zia-ul-Haq, a dictator. It is interesting that fundamentalists, all kinds of, don't like this poem'

'Dilip Kumar carried off the rustic look so effectively in Ganga Jumna'

'Dilip Kumar carried off the rustic look so effectively in Ganga Jumna'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

As we celebrate his 92nd birthday today, we asked members of the film fraternity to list their personal favourites.

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Why Naseeruddin Shah is WRONG about Dilip Kumar

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar remained in demand all through his career because he kept reinventing himself in keeping with the changing times in Indian cinema, argues Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Changes made in few textbooks worry me: Naseeruddin

Changes made in few textbooks worry me: Naseeruddin

Rediff.com27 May 2016

veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah says citizens of the country should give more time to it before making perceptions though he feels a bit worried by the "changes made in few textbooks".

'Rahat Indori will always be with us, thanks to Internet'

'Rahat Indori will always be with us, thanks to Internet'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'He was such a diverse poet that he wrote the song M bole toh Master of Munnabhai MBBS and also Yeh Rishta kya kehlata hai of Meenaxi.'

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.' 'Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'

Mr India, the Bollywood superhero everybody loves

Mr India, the Bollywood superhero everybody loves

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Harshvardhan Kapoor's vigilante film, Bhavesh Joshi, made Sukanya Verma look back at Bollywood's original vigilante and Harshvardhan's father, Anil Kapoor, in and as Mr India, which released on May 25, 1987.

PIX: Anushka, Aamir, Deepika-Ranveer at PK success party

PIX: Anushka, Aamir, Deepika-Ranveer at PK success party

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Yet another success party and most of the industry turns up!

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

The Ultimate Lata Mangeshkar Playlist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Sukanya Verma presents a playlist of 100 Lata Mangeshkar songs from different decades of Hindi films -- songs that make me sing, smile, sob and sigh.

Sridevi comes home

Sridevi comes home

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Anil Kapoor, his wife and daughter, businessman Anil Ambani and his wife Tina, politician Amar Singh were at Mumbai airport to take Sridevi home.

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

'My advice has always been: Don't rush'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'Everyone wants to achieve everything very quickly.' 'Parents want to see their kids become stars overnight.' 'Kids want to be a sensation on social media.' 'Everyone is constantly in a race.'

The Changing Faces Of Sridevi

The Changing Faces Of Sridevi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Sridevi grew up before our very own eyes!

Prasoon Joshi: Not necessary to use vulgar word in item songs

Prasoon Joshi: Not necessary to use vulgar word in item songs

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The presence of National Award winning lyricist Prasoon Joshi at the Jaipur Literature Festival drew a packed house at the sessions he attended.

Pictures: Farah Khan's GRAND 50th birthday party

Pictures: Farah Khan's GRAND 50th birthday party

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Stars queue up for Farah Khan's grand birthday bash.

Quiz Time: Who wrote the script of Ardh Satya?

Quiz Time: Who wrote the script of Ardh Satya?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Sushma Swaraj: 'A leader among men'

Sushma Swaraj: 'A leader among men'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

She had struck a chord with Bollywood personalities, and they took to social media to pay their last respects.

Sooraj Pancholi flaunts his muscles

Sooraj Pancholi flaunts his muscles

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.