News for 'javed-akhtar'

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".

'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.'

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!

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.

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.

'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'

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 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.'

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.

The Changing Faces Of Sridevi

The Changing Faces Of Sridevi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Sridevi grew up before our very own eyes!

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.

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.'

'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.'

'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.'

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.

'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.'

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.

Medicine that promises a male child creates uproar in Rajya Sabha

Medicine that promises a male child creates uproar in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Putrajeevak Beej, the medicine from Baba Ramdev's pharmacy, promises the delivery of a male child.

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Dharmendra was fascinated by Gabbar's role, then he said he would like to play Thakur. 'I told him he won't get Hema Malini.' 'He laughed and said okay (to play Veeru).'

BJP banks on Modi factor to defeat Kanhaiya Kumar

BJP banks on Modi factor to defeat Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'The BJP supporters assert that the appeal of Modi remains a big draw for voters.' 'While the Opposition's alliance is hoping to counter it with its social arithmetic.'

A dash of Bollywood at Jaipur Lit Fest

A dash of Bollywood at Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

A string of film celebrities like Waheeda Rahman, Naseeruddin Shah, Girish Karnad among others set to explore the intertwining of cinema with literature at the fest.

PIX: Kareena, Salman, Varun, Alia mingle at an awards show

PIX: Kareena, Salman, Varun, Alia mingle at an awards show

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

A look at the red carpet arrivals.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

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.

Dec 16 gang-rape victim's mother takes her name in public

Dec 16 gang-rape victim's mother takes her name in public

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The victim's mother Asha Devi, in a display of extraordinary courage, took her daughter's name in public.

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

25 Years Ago in Bollywood...

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sukanya Verma lists significant memories in our 1996 recap.

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

25 GRAND Frames of Mughal-E-Azam

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates its grandeur and grandiloquence in 25 glorious frames on its diamond anniversary.

Holi Special: Bollywood's colourful songs!

Holi Special: Bollywood's colourful songs!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

With the festival of colours only a few days away, we thought we'd bask in the glory of its many shades through effervescent Bollywood songs.

'Padmaavat should be India's entry to the Oscars'

'Padmaavat should be India's entry to the Oscars'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

'My heart was filled with pride while watching Padmaavat.' 'It is a film for every Indian.' 'The film is a passionate, unadulterated, homage to the valour and integrity of the Rajput community.' 'Not a word, not a frame, in the film is an insult to the community.'

Bappa, Tera Hi Jalwa: Your favourite Ganpati song? VOTE!

Bappa, Tera Hi Jalwa: Your favourite Ganpati song? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Thank God Bappa or Morya Re?

'Happy Father's Day to the best!'

'Happy Father's Day to the best!'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Several Bollywood stars and their children celebrated Father's Day by sharing pictures of their dads and posting heartwarming messages.

Discovered: Ayushmann, Kriti, Sushant's secret...

Discovered: Ayushmann, Kriti, Sushant's secret...

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Meet Bollywood's poetic souls!

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

What the stars wanted, this Diwali.

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.'

'I am not shying away from the old Don'

'I am not shying away from the old Don'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

The second part of our exclusive interview with Farhan and Javed Akhtar.

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Why you must watch Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani today

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Twenty years ago, Aziz Mirza had the foresight to predict the great discord India would witness and revolt against, notes Sukanya Verma.

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Folks, Himesh Reshammiya is back!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'People have already given a verdict against Himesh Reshammiya.' 'If people watch my performance with an open mind, then there is a chance that they will accept me.'

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Cong aims to 'win hearts' with 'Ab Hoga Nyay' campaign

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

The campaign's main theme song 'Main hi toh Hindustan hoon' has been penned by Javed Akhtar.

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

With Alturas G4, Mahindra has a winner on its hands

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The Mahindra Alturas G4, which was launched on Saturday in Jaipur, is a true-blue premium SUV combining a powerful engine, luxe interiors and a beast-like exterior, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.