PATCY N, AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by PATCY N, AFSAR DAYATAR

'I don't take success seriously'

'I don't take success seriously'

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2016

'It is better to forgive in a relationship because you have invested so much time in it. And there are kids involved. If you forgive your partner, you will come out as a winner.' Akshay Kumar discusses relationships, success and Rustom.

'We have to imagine beyond a point and create a world in Mohenjo Daro'

'We have to imagine beyond a point and create a world in Mohenjo Daro'

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2016

'After the trailer was out, people felt it did not look like ancient India, but how much you do know about Mohenjo Daro? We have found certain coins and objects like a dancing girl, a bearded man... it is difficult to create a world based that only. There are certain things that you have to imagine.' Mohenjo Daro actor Nitish Bhardwaj defends his film.

'My family freaked out when they saw Shivaay trailer'

'My family freaked out when they saw Shivaay trailer'

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2016

'People will talk about the action but I want the people to talk about the emotions.' Ajay Devgn unveils his directorial debut Shivaay.

Video: How well do you know the Olympics?

Video: How well do you know the Olympics?

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2016

We asked youngsters in Mumbai a few questions on the Olympics.

Budhia Singh: Nobody knows me now

Budhia Singh: Nobody knows me now

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2016

'I have never got special treatment. My school and hostel was free for everyone, not just me. The training that I get in school is given to everyone, not just me. I want to be a sportsperson and go to the Olympics. I want to represent India there. But I am not training now.' India's youngest marathon runner Budhia Singh looks back at his success.

'Did not know Kala Chashma would be picturised on Katrina, Sidharth'

'Did not know Kala Chashma would be picturised on Katrina, Sidharth'

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2016

'I sang Kala Chashma more than 20 years ago. I was not paid for it; I was a new and young singer then. It is a big thing for me that my song has been used in a Hindi film. This is my first song that has been used in a Bollywood film.' Meet Kala Chashma singer Amar Arshi.

'There were a lot of politics in the film industry'

'There were a lot of politics in the film industry'

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Patcy N/ Rediff.com had spoken to Mubarak Begum back in 2011. We republish the interview.

Arjun Kapoor: Chetan Bhagat's favourite actor?

Arjun Kapoor: Chetan Bhagat's favourite actor?

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2016

'You can say I kind of fit into the everyman role that Chetan Bhagat writes about.' 'It's an amazing compliment for me. Rather than play the hero, it is more about playing the character.' Arjun Kapoor discusses his movies and more.

The Genius behind Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

The Genius behind Gadar: Ek Prem Katha

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

Director Anil Sharma gives us an insight into the Deol men, and other Bollywood Greats.

'I didn't know acting was my thing'

'I didn't know acting was my thing'

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

Sobhita Dhulipala makes her debut with Raman Raghav 2.0.

'I don't want to play a hero all my life'

'I don't want to play a hero all my life'

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

'I am a very confused and boring person in real life. I can't make quick decisions. If I am in the company of someone, especially a female, then that person would run away from me due to boredom.' Getting inside Nawazuddin Siddiqui's skin.

'We have a humongous problem with Pahlaj Nihalani but if he goes, who will come in?'

'We have a humongous problem with Pahlaj Nihalani but if he goes, who will come in?'

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2016

'What is the guarantee that someone who comes in will not interpret the existing Cinematographer's Act and the law in the same way? The whole system needs an overhaul, and we, as an industry, should fight for it.' The Udta Punjab team reacts to the court verdict.

'I am a bit foolhardy and that's what holds me in good stead'

'I am a bit foolhardy and that's what holds me in good stead'

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2016

Meet Randeep Hooda, the man with a great sense of humour, an actor who loves his craft, an animal lover and, over and above all that, a Jat lad in touch with his roots...

'It's a relief to be Kalki again'

'It's a relief to be Kalki again'

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2016

Kalki Koechlin talks about her upcoming projects, marriage and much more!

'I get really annoyed when people mimic my father, Anu Malik'

'I get really annoyed when people mimic my father, Anu Malik'

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

Anu Malik's daughter Anmoll tells us what it is to be a daughter of a famous daddy.

PIX: Kangana, Priyanka, John in Narendra Kumar's design

PIX: Kangana, Priyanka, John in Narendra Kumar's design

Rediff.com   25 May 2016

Find out what the ace designer has to say about these stars.

'If you see Sarbjit, you won't see Aishwarya'

'If you see Sarbjit, you won't see Aishwarya'

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

'She isn't the same Aishwarya, who walks the red carpet at Cannes. She doesn't look like that at all in the film. That is half the battle won from my side.' Sarbjit director Omung Kumar tells us why he likes transforming his actors.

'At the end of the day, I am Aaradhya's mom'

'At the end of the day, I am Aaradhya's mom'

Rediff.com   20 May 2016

'I don't prepare (for a character), I become it. I don't have to think about a character too much, I become it. I give a lot of attention to detailing. Once I become the character, I go and deliver the scene.' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gives us an insight into her life.

'I badly want to do an action film'

'I badly want to do an action film'

Rediff.com   16 May 2016

'Masaan is history for me. This is another journey with Raman Raghav 2.0. You have to clean your slate after every film, and not let its success or failure affect you.' Vicky Kaushal moves on, with Raman Raghav 2.0.

'Azhar has never stopped me from showing anything'

'Azhar has never stopped me from showing anything'

Rediff.com   13 May 2016

'Azhar has been very honest and has revealed a lot. Did he accept the (match-fixing) money? Did the match-fixing happen? Did he betray his team? We have tackled all that.' Director Tony D'Souza gets candid about his new film, Azhar.