DIVYA NAIR, AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by DIVYA NAIR, AFSAR DAYATAR

Why Sachin Teared Up During Farewell Test

Why Sachin Teared Up During Farewell Test

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2025

'When I went out to bat, it was nearing the end of play. The West Indies players honoured me, and the crowd gave me a warm reception. Tears welled up in my eyes, but I had to stay focused.'

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2025

'The jury panel said that my collection should not be limited to a college fashion show; it had much more potential. They encouraged me to sign up for the annual National Designer Awards organised by the World Designing Forum.'

'You're Going To See A New Shahid'

'You're Going To See A New Shahid'

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2025

'Deva gave me the chance to push myself as an actor after a long time.'

'You Have Kept Mumbai Cricket Alive'

'You Have Kept Mumbai Cricket Alive'

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2025

'You get inspired, you get motivated the moment you enter Wankhede, you always want to do well whether playing for Mumbai or India.'

Did Prajakta Koli Make Her Fans Cry?

Did Prajakta Koli Make Her Fans Cry?

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2025

Prajakta wears many hats-YouTube creator, influencer, actress but now she is a romance novel author.

Aamir: I'm Very Romantic; Please Ask Both My Wives

Aamir: I'm Very Romantic; Please Ask Both My Wives

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2025

"Advait Chandan is someone I am really close to. Sometimes, I feel that he's like my son. But sometimes, I feel that he wants to destroy me. You can call him my step son. He keeps creating problems. Luckily, a very few films of mine have failed, one of which is Advait's contribution.'

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2025

'This is about history and history is important.' 'It is the history of my ancestors, my parents, my grandfather, my chacha...'

Meet The 'Real' Hero of Azaad

Meet The 'Real' Hero of Azaad

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2025

'Abhishek is known to launch new 'stars' and not 'kids.' He has always been successful with that. He has a lot of patience for new people. I won't say to tolerate them, but to nurture them. All of them have done very well.' Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the trailer launch.

'Deva Is Paisa Vasool'

'Deva Is Paisa Vasool'

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2025

'For many years, people were telling me to do a massy film.'

'Akshay Kumar Is Our Thanos'

'Akshay Kumar Is Our Thanos'

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2025

'The uniform really makes you feel powerful.'

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2025

In two years, the start-up Overqualified Housewives has helped over 6,000 women across India find flexible-job roles across India from salaries ranging between Rs 8,000 to Rs 80,000, making them financially independent.

Boat Tragedy: They Rescued 16 People

Boat Tragedy: They Rescued 16 People

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2024

'When we reached there only a small portion of the boat was above water and people were desperately clinging on to it.'

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

'Tum Bhagwan Ke Dhoot Ho'

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2024

'Women and children were crying desperately for help.' 'We had to save them first.'

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2024

'Since childhood, I have enjoyed playing with children. Even when I did films early in my career, I would make sure that whatever content I am putting out, kids should be able to watch these films.'

What's Agassi Doing With Jonty Rhodes?

What's Agassi Doing With Jonty Rhodes?

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2024

'Tennis is a sport where you may enjoy watching more than playing. But pickleball flips that -- once you get the bug, you want to play more than watch.'

Mohanlal's Message To Pushpa 2 Lovers

Mohanlal's Message To Pushpa 2 Lovers

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2024

'My simple prayer is that...'

Pushpa 2 Review: Fantabulous Allu Arjun!

Pushpa 2 Review: Fantabulous Allu Arjun!

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun is fantabulous as the doting husband, emotion-loving son and risk-taking entrepreneur. Pushpa escalates his brand from fire to wildfire, applauds Divya Nair.

Pushpa 2 Gets Rousing Welcome

Pushpa 2 Gets Rousing Welcome

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2024

Allu Arjun's huge release, Pushpa: The Rule, has attracted fans to theatres in hordes.

'Pushpa Is Home'

'Pushpa Is Home'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2024

'The whole India will come together to celebrate one film and that film is our film.'

'Sangeet Manapmaan Is As Big As It Gets'

'Sangeet Manapmaan Is As Big As It Gets'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2024

'We should support cinema that's rooted in our culture and not ape the West.'