Komal Panchamatia, PTI

Stories by Komal Panchamatia, PTI

Why Suriya Made Jai Bhim

Why Suriya Made Jai Bhim

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2021

'It is a hard hitting, intense film which won't be just another entertainer.' 'This film will have a recall factor, there will be takeaways.'

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2021

'We didn't expect the film to be recognised at this level; we focused on making an honest and simple film.' 'We didn't have any expectations even like being appreciated at festivals.'

How Robotics Revived A Dying Indian Art

How Robotics Revived A Dying Indian Art

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2021

The episode of Lord Rama's pursuit to catch the golden deer was selected for the robotic application and a total of four leather puppets -- Lord Rama, Goddess Sitha, Lakshmana and the Deer -- were automated.

'Paka is very close to the Mahabharata'

'Paka is very close to the Mahabharata'

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2021

'It is about the fight between two families, why they fight, how they fight and what they feel.'

'I am still greedy'

'I am still greedy'

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2021

'I am very grateful that I am getting such nice parts.'

Rahul Visits Temple, Dargah in Kashmir

Rahul Visits Temple, Dargah in Kashmir

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2021

Rahul Gandhi visits the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple and the Hazratbal shrine in Kashmir.

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2021

The villagers have pinned their hopes for development on Ravi, whose success has much to do with the sacrifices and moral guidance of one man -- his father Rakesh Kumar Dahiya.

'I just want a fair chance'

'I just want a fair chance'

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2021

'My ethnicity has been my biggest struggle in the industry, a setback in getting me work.'

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

'We are the only country in the world where everybody gets a digital vaccination certificate immediately... Then as we open up, as they did yesterday, which I think is a welcome move, you will have lots and lots of points where people will come in'

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

It was decided that the senior-most Army officer in a state would get in touch with the chief minister to understand the requirement and take forward the process, including offering to treat civilians wherever possible

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

The Hyderabad-based manufacturer uses a proprietary adjuvant Algel-IMDG, which has now proven to be a safe and effective adjuvant, especially to stimulate memory T cell responses.

10 states account for over 77 per cent of new COVID-19 cases

10 states account for over 77 per cent of new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

Maharashtra has reported the highest daily new cases at 58,924. It is followed by Uttar Pradesh with 28,211 while Delhi reported 23,686 new cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

'I hope nobody says she was 'bechari''

'I hope nobody says she was 'bechari''

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2020

'When you have a gentle character, people tend to define them as meek.' 'Today's brash understanding of strength is very masculine, of somebody who is aggressive.'

How Rangeela influenced Bollywood fashion

How Rangeela influenced Bollywood fashion

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2020

The popularity of the fashion trends the movie established saw the Filmfare awards introduce a new category for costume design, Manish Malhotra being the first recipient.

'Rangeela was made to capture Urmila's beauty'

'Rangeela was made to capture Urmila's beauty'

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2020

'She is the main reason why I was inspired to make the film.'

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

Rediff.com   17 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).'

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2020

The actor, who has been catapulted to the national spotlight for his work in helping stranded labourers, has refuted reports of his political motivations and says his work with the migrants is because of his love for them.

'Basuda was a genius'

'Basuda was a genius'

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2020

'He loved reality in all his films.' 'He would say films are made for the common man and they should feel the realness while watching it.'

Bollywood's background dancers look for help to survive

Bollywood's background dancers look for help to survive

Rediff.com   21 May 2020

'Earlier I'd send money back home.' 'Now I've to take from them.' 'I'm completely heartbroken, scared for what the future holds.'

Amitabh-Ayushmann's Gulabo-Sitabo to premiere on Amazon

Amitabh-Ayushmann's Gulabo-Sitabo to premiere on Amazon

Rediff.com   14 May 2020

Amazon Prime has reportedly bought the film's exclusive premiere rights at a whopping Rs 30 crore.