Patcy N In Mumbai

Stories by Patcy N In Mumbai

Going back in time with Master Raju

Going back in time with Master Raju

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2014

'I got to know things early in life.' On Childrens' Day, one of Hindi film industry's most memorable child -- Raju Shrestha - lets us into his life with a twinkle in his eye.

'It is time to liberate our minds'

'It is time to liberate our minds'

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2014

'We have won our political freedom, we have liberalised our economy and now it's time to liberate our minds also. That is why this film.' Director Ketan Mehta lists his reasons for making Rang Rasiya.

'Sadashiv Amrapurkar was offered limited roles but he picked the best'

'Sadashiv Amrapurkar was offered limited roles but he picked the best'

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

'Sadashiv Amrapurkar was a unique actor in the history of cinema. Such actors don't create a void, they leave behind a legacy of cinema,' Govind Nihalani tells Patcy N.

Aishwarya: I am in a very happy phase

Aishwarya: I am in a very happy phase

Rediff.com   2 Nov 2014

'I have always worked in movies and didn't even feel the timeout. I have always been advertising, facing cameras, going to the studios. It's going to be busy year, I will have a lot of work, personally and professionally.' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gets ready for another exciting year ahead.

'I am alive because of Amitabh Bachchan'

'I am alive because of Amitabh Bachchan'

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2014

Veteran actress, television personality and anchor, Tabassum, who has completed 67 years in the industry, shares her insights about the stars of the past.

'Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Suraiya... they all loved me'

'Nargis, Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Suraiya... they all loved me'

Rediff.com   29 Oct 2014

'Madhubala told me that of all the addictions, the biggest addiction is make-up; once you put it on, you can never leave the limelight even if you want to,' Tabassum tells Patcy N.

Shahid: I have made many wrong choices in my career

Shahid: I have made many wrong choices in my career

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2014

'I have honestly never gotten so much appreciation in my career ever,' Shahid Kapoor reveals.

Amitabh Bachchan: The love of my fans keeps me going

Amitabh Bachchan: The love of my fans keeps me going

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2014

As Amitabh Bachchan celebrates his 72nd birthday on October 11, he tells us what his biggest happiness is.

Katrina: I am not playing a glamorous character in Bang Bang

Katrina: I am not playing a glamorous character in Bang Bang

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2014

Katrina Kaif on Bang Bang, how difficult it was, and working with superstars

Hrithik Roshan is not a positive person

Hrithik Roshan is not a positive person

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2014

Hrithik Roshan on bouncing back as he returns to the marque with his snazzy actioner Bang Bang.

Hrithik Roshan is not a positive person

Hrithik Roshan is not a positive person

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2014

'Why should Hollywood be interested in us?'

'Why should Hollywood be interested in us?'

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

'They are busy making films that suit their purpose. If it suits their purpose to make a Slumdog Millionaire, they will make it.' 'Why are we so upset about not getting an Oscar or producing Oscar quality work? Just look at the quality of work that is venerated by the Oscars. It is not particularly great work. Why are we so desperate to get acknowledgment from the West?'

'It was deeply embarrassing to watch Sholay'

'It was deeply embarrassing to watch Sholay'

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

'Satyajit Ray was somewhat tolerable; you didn't have to hang your head in shame.' 'Sholay is a series of stereotypes and borrowed ideas... And we are still singing praises of that film.' 'What would I make of two grown men behaving in this manner? It's deeply embarrassing.' If you thought Naseeruddin Shah was too frank with his opinions, he'd have to take a back seat to wife Ratna Pathak Shah, who doesn't waste a second, giving you her strong views on matters movies and personal.

'Sanjay Dutt told my mother to make sure I don't get into acting'

'Sanjay Dutt told my mother to make sure I don't get into acting'

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2014

'When I saw Sridevi in Lamhe, I decided I wanted to be an actress.' Meet 3AM actress Anindita Nayar.

Shahid Kapoor: Weirdness comes naturally to me

Shahid Kapoor: Weirdness comes naturally to me

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2014

'Before I started Haider, I read a little bit of Hamlet. I saw a Russian version of Hamlet and, honestly, I got bored halfway through.' But Shahid claims his latest film is the best movie of his career yet.

'I am a recognisable face. That changes so many things in your life'

'I am a recognisable face. That changes so many things in your life'

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2014

'It wasn't difficult to play a chef because it was not about knowing recipes. I just had to look comfortable in the kitchen,' Aditya Roy Kapur tells Patcy N.

'I am a very bad cook. I can't make anything, not even tea'

'I am a very bad cook. I can't make anything, not even tea'

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2014

'There is a lot of insecurity in this job. That is why we are paid so much money.' Parineeti Chopra comes clean.

'Sex comedy is boring for me'

'Sex comedy is boring for me'

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2014

'Cocktail allowed me to make Finding Fanny.' Homi Adajania gets candid.

'I got fed up of acting'

'I got fed up of acting'

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2014

The little girl from Kal Ho Naa Ho has grown up!

Arjun Kapoor: I want to survive

Arjun Kapoor: I want to survive

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2014

'I am 29. I have a long way to go.' Arjun Kapoor claims he's not insecure in Bollywood.