PATCY N, RAJESH KARKERA, AFSAR DAYATAR

Stories by PATCY N, RAJESH KARKERA, AFSAR DAYATAR

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2021

'Reenaji said they would be giving Rs 1.5 lakh to everyone, as the budget was very low.' 'So I blurted out, "Madam, do lakh toh hone chahiye".'

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

The Rs 2.17-crore all new Mercedes S class is here!

The Rs 2.17-crore all new Mercedes S class is here!

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2021

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday launched the imported version of its new generation flagship sedan S-Class with a price starting at Rs 2.17 crore while it prepares to introduce a locally-produced variety of the model in the fourth quarter this year. The new 7th generation S-Class comes in two variants -- diesel S 400d 4MATIC priced at Rs 2.17 crore and petrol S 450 4MATIC tagged at Rs 2.19 crore.

'People said Please don't die'

'People said "Please don't die"'

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2021

'I haven't experienced such a thing ever. It was beautiful.'

'Lagaan destroyed me'

'Lagaan destroyed me'

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2021

'As an actor, it gave me such a great role that after that whatever, work I was offered, it was never fulfilling.'

'Buddhada was a poet at heart'

'Buddhada was a poet at heart'

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2021

'Directors like Buddhada don't tell you, "Do this, do that." They just guide you and you get it right.'

'Dada was like an older brother'

'Dada was like an older brother'

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2021

'Buddhada became such a confidante, friend, philosopher and guide in my life.'

Mercedes drives in ultra-luxe SUV Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

Mercedes drives in ultra-luxe SUV Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2021

The Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC is the first-ever SUV offering in the company's ultra-luxurious 'Mercedes-Maybach' range. It is the only second Maybach model to be rolled out in the Indian market, following the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.

Are couples fighting more in the lockdown?

Are couples fighting more in the lockdown?

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2021

Mental health guru and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to identify, address and resolve conflicts in a relationship.

Mother-son Risk Lives to Feed Needy

Mother-son Risk Lives to Feed Needy

Rediff.com   26 May 2021

In the past year, Harsh and Heena Mandavia risked their lives and provided 23,000 meals to the poor and needy during the lockdown. What made them do it?

'I've always wanted to sing in a Salman film'

'I've always wanted to sing in a Salman film'

Rediff.com   25 May 2021

'I come from a small town and I never thought I would ever sing professionally or become a playback singer.' 'But I made a career here.'

'I am more interested in human drama'

'I am more interested in human drama'

Rediff.com   20 May 2021

'Somewhere, I have to be true to myself. At this point in life, I am more interested in human drama.'

'#MeToo is like a wave'

'#MeToo is like a wave'

Rediff.com   7 May 2021

'The first one has done what it needs to do.' 'I'm sure there's going to be a stronger wave.' 'Anybody who thinks #MeToo has gone and they are off the hook are fooling themselves'

BORED at home? Bollywood tells you what to do

BORED at home? Bollywood tells you what to do

Rediff.com   5 May 2021

Patcy N compiles some star tips to help you plan your day!

Why Meera Chopra won't work in the South anymore

Why Meera Chopra won't work in the South anymore

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2021

'I could not adjust to the way they treat you.' 'They expect certain things from you, which I was not comfortable with.' 'Like, they expect you to wear a certain kind of clothes, even if you don't want to wear that.' 'They'll be like, just wear it, because it's such a male-dominated industry.'

The comfortable SUV from Citroen is here

The comfortable SUV from Citroen is here

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2021

Citroen drives in its SUV late, but it's worth the wait, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

'Abhishek Bachchan is a compelling actor'

'Abhishek Bachchan is a compelling actor'

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2021

'Amitabh Bachchan Sir said some nice and encouraging things about the trailer, the way I directed it and, of course, about Abhishek's performance.'

'The main hero is the plane, I am the second lead'

'The main hero is the plane, I am the second lead'

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2021

'There are only two religions in this country: Films and cricket.' 'These two religions will unite all religions.' 'And that only happens in a cinema hall.'

Tips for budding models from Zander Lama

Tips for budding models from Zander Lama

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2021

Zander Lama talks about surviving during COVID times with Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Revealed! Aahana Kumra's secrets

Revealed! Aahana Kumra's secrets

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2021

The young actress has a fun conversation with Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.