Patcy N And Sonil Dedhia

Stories by Patcy N And Sonil Dedhia

Leslie Lewis: I grew up listening to R D Burman

Leslie Lewis: I grew up listening to R D Burman

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2013

On the iconic music composer's 19th death anniversary, musician Leslie Lewis recounts his R D Burman memories.

At BJP hq in Ahmedabad, it's celebration time

At BJP hq in Ahmedabad, it's celebration time

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2012

BJP vice-president Purshottam Rupala tells the media, "The initial results are in favour of the BJP, I am sure of our victory. Though we expect a lot more seats, still there is an hour to go before the final results are declared."

It's for India to decide if they want Modi as PM: Brother

It's for India to decide if they want Modi as PM: Brother

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2012

Narendra Modi's elder brother tells rediff.com's Sonil Dedhia that by electing Modi for the third time the people of Gujarat have given their answer to the Congress.

Gujarat diary: '110 cr Indians want Modi in PM post'

Gujarat diary: '110 cr Indians want Modi in PM post'

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2012

While BJP workers gleefully celebrated the victory of the party and its leader Narendra Modi for a third time, Congress workers could barely hide their feeling of dejection. Sonil Dedhia and Prasanna D Zore were present at the BJP and Congress headquarters to witness the celebrations as well as the disappointment.

'By not winning all seats in Guj, BJP gave grace to Cong'

'By not winning all seats in Guj, BJP gave grace to Cong'

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2012

Former Congress leader, who joined the BJP after being denied a party ticket, says that Thursday's victory indicates a people's faith in Narendra Modi. Sonil Dedhia reports

Cong official in Guj: 'We will come to power at 11 am'

Cong official in Guj: 'We will come to power at 11 am'

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2012

As the initial results show the BJP in the lead, despair can be seen on the face of Congress party workers gathered in Ahmedabad

'People know of Gujarat because of Modi'

'People know of Gujarat because of Modi'

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2012

It's going to be Narendra Modi all the way believes Gujarat's aam janta . Sonil Dedhia finds out as he speaks to a cross-section of people in the state ahead of the upcoming polls.

'There's no clash between Talaash and Khiladi 786'

'There's no clash between Talaash and Khiladi 786'

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2012

Himesh Reshammiya, who co-produces Khiladi 786, sets the record straight.

'After Saheb's death, we will follow Uddhav'

'After Saheb's death, we will follow Uddhav'

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2012

Pooja Chauhan, a school teacher and a Shiv Sena unit leader, came to Matoshree as soon as she heard about party supremo Bal Thackeray's sad demise. Pooja, who was sitting on the streets outside Matoshree, tells rediff.com's Patcy Nair what Balasaheb meant to her

'Amitabh Bachchan is the kohinoor of Indian cinema'

'Amitabh Bachchan is the kohinoor of Indian cinema'

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2012

Aruna Irani looks back at her association with the iconic actor.

Anurag Kashyap: Regret not talking to Amitabh for 14 years

Anurag Kashyap: Regret not talking to Amitabh for 14 years

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

Anurag Kashyap pays tribute to his greatest inspiration.

When Amitabh almost gave up acting!

When Amitabh almost gave up acting!

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2012

Actor-filmmaker Tinnu Anand talks about his close association with the iconic actor, who turns 70 on October 11.

Remembering Dev Anand on his 89th birthday

Remembering Dev Anand on his 89th birthday

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2012

Dev Anand's son Suneil launches film Vagator Mixer on his 89 Birthday

Ek Tha Tiger sets new record - is biggest opening EVER

Ek Tha Tiger sets new record - is biggest opening EVER

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2012

Salman Khan's new film breaks all records at the box office.

'Dara Singh was the best choice for Jab We Met'

'Dara Singh was the best choice for Jab We Met'

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2012

Director Imtiaz Ali talks about directing Dara Singh in Jab We Met.

'Dara Singh was India's symbol of strength'

'Dara Singh was India's symbol of strength'

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2012

Filmmaker Sajid Khan pays tribute to the late actor, Dara Singh.

'Shah Rukh never drinks when he is around kids'

'Shah Rukh never drinks when he is around kids'

Rediff.com   18 May 2012

'I don't think any parent would like to see a child being manhandled. Shah Rukh had to react because the security guard was aggressive with the children and even pushed a 12-year-old kid. It was not required. As a parent, even I would have reacted in a similar manner.' Maheep Kapoor, whose daughter was with SRK on the fateful night, defends him.

'I don't make movies to make money'

'I don't make movies to make money'

Rediff.com   14 May 2012

The Forest director Ashvin Kumar tells us he prefers working with 'actors', rather than big stars.

'Jannat 2 is not a sequel; it's a franchise'

'Jannat 2 is not a sequel; it's a franchise'

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2012

Emraan Hashmi launched the music of his new film recently.

'I was influenced by Soumitrada when I wrote Parineeta'

'I was influenced by Soumitrada when I wrote Parineeta'

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2012

Pradeep Sarkar praises Soumitra Chatterjee.