All stories by SYED FIRDAUS ASHRAF
Alauddin Khilji and the making of Mumbai
Rediff.com3 Nov 2017Yes, Alauddin Khilji did launch a military encounter for a woman. He had her captured and made her one of his queens. But it was not Rani Padmavati.
Not vikas, but vishwas will win Gujarat for Modi
Rediff.com30 Oct 2017The Congress forget Modi has demigod status in Gujarat and there is no way he can be defeated in the state, argues Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
'Vasundhara Raje is going against the Constitution'
Rediff.com24 Oct 2017'This bill is to relieve the government of accountability and to cover up its corruption.'
Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj
Rediff.com17 Oct 2017How much do you know about Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal and the Taj Mahal?
'The politics of secularism is dead'
Rediff.com17 Oct 2017'Secularism is associated either with corruption, malgovernance or minority votes.' 'That allows the BJP to construct its own majority vote.' 'It will remain a feature of electoral contests, but it is not the only reason for the BJP's success.'
Padmavati trailer: It's outstanding but...
Rediff.com9 Oct 2017... Why care for the truth when the legend so interesting, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
Trailer review: Will Ittefaq be just as good?
Rediff.com5 Oct 2017It looks as if first-time director Abhay Chopra has forgotten what 2017 is like, as he adapts the 1969 classic to the present time.
'My daughter died as I watched helplessly'
Rediff.com30 Sep 2017Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com meets the families of the victims of the stampede at Mumbai's Elphinstone railway station.
Why I support Modi's bullet train
Rediff.com28 Sep 2017The critics of Prime Minister Modi's latest project are not looking at the future but living in the past, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
'There is a sense of fear among Muslims'
Rediff.com27 Sep 2017'Public dissent is the highest public duty and I will continue to speak out,' says Harsh Mander.
Review: Haseena Parkar suffers from Lima Syndrome
Rediff.com22 Sep 2017'Shraddha tries hard to rescue the film, but the script totters so badly in the second half that any salvage seems impossible,' says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
Golmaal Returns trailer is hilarious
Rediff.com22 Sep 2017One 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.
After Kolaveri Di, meet Jimmiki Kammal
Rediff.com12 Sep 2017Why is Jimmy Kimmel jiving to a Malayalam song?
'The Modi government is in panic mode'
Rediff.com5 Sep 2017'Modi and his team have read the message from the ground.' 'People have started questioning what they have achieved by putting Modi in power.'
Ram Rahim and that migrant in Mumbai
Rediff.com29 Aug 2017An unemployed migrant becomes a much sought after Baba right before Syed Firdaus Ashraf's eyes.
'Just like food and water, people need privacy'
Rediff.com24 Aug 2017'Transparency is us watching the government and not the government watching us'
'Muslim women have got the courage to fight injustice'
Rediff.com22 Aug 2017'You cannot suppress a section of society permanently.' 'The spark of revolt will catch fire sooner or later.'
Judwaa 2 trailer: Can Varun outdo Salman?
Rediff.com21 Aug 2017Varun Dhawan excels in the Judwaa 2 trailer.
Bhoomi: The trailer says it all!
Rediff.com10 Aug 2017Syed Firdaus Ashraf feels director Omung Kumar shares too much in the trailer of his upcoming film, Bhoomi.
Is Shah Rukh Khan's career over? Not yet!
Rediff.com9 Aug 2017When Amitabh Bachchan bounced back at 60, why can't Shah Rukh Khan at 51? Picture abhi baaki hai, mere dost, assures Syed Firdaus Ashraf.