Patcy N In Mumbai

Stories by Patcy N In Mumbai

'Soumitrada overshadowed Uttam Kumar in Jhinder Bondi'

'Soumitrada overshadowed Uttam Kumar in Jhinder Bondi'

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2012

Kahaani actor Parambrata Chatterjee praises Soumitra Chatterjee, who has been awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke award.

'Soumitra Chatterjee has given his life to films'

'Soumitra Chatterjee has given his life to films'

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2012

Kahaani director Sujoy Ghosh tells us why he's inspired by veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee.

Remembering Ravi: 'Why do you want to spoil old songs?'

Remembering Ravi: 'Why do you want to spoil old songs?'

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2012

Remembering the legendary Ravi, who passed into the ages on March 7.

Amitabh Bachchan undergoes minor surgery, doing 'fine'

Amitabh Bachchan undergoes minor surgery, doing 'fine'

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2012

Actor Amitabh Bachchan underwent an abdominal surgery on Saturday morning at the Seven Hills Hospital in suburban Andheri. Speaking to media personnel, his son and actor Abhishek Bachchan said the surgery had been successful. 'My father underwent abdominal surgery at a hospital today. The operation was minor and it lasted approximately three hours. He is fine and in the recovery room," said Abhishek.

Meet the cop who helped Priyanka Chopra find Don

Meet the cop who helped Priyanka Chopra find Don

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2011

Model-turned-actor Sahil Shroff talks about his big break.

'Devsaab's last words: I'm going to London but will return soon'

'Devsaab's last words: I'm going to London but will return soon'

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2011

The legend's close friend gives a real picture of the man Dev Anand was.

'I worked for Dev Anand for Rs 5,000'

'I worked for Dev Anand for Rs 5,000'

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2011

Dev Anand's loyal driver Prem Dubey talks about the legend.

My first love, Dev Anand

My first love, Dev Anand

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2011

'Standing there, I was smitten by his charm all over again. I actually ran my fingers through his hair and since he wore a wig, he didn't know it. Twice, I laid my hand on his head and in the crowd, he didn't notice. But I had my fill. I had got to touch the man I loved the most and I was on cloud nine.'

'Ranbir's fan following has increased with Rockstar'

'Ranbir's fan following has increased with Rockstar'

Rediff.com   16 Nov 2011

Trade pundits claim that Rockstar is an important film in Ranbir's career.

When Bhupen Hazarika refused to work with Jahnu Baruah

When Bhupen Hazarika refused to work with Jahnu Baruah

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2011

Noted filmmaker Jahnu Baruah recounts his first experience with the late music legend.

Madhuri Dixit to replace Vidya Balan in Dedh Ishqiya

Madhuri Dixit to replace Vidya Balan in Dedh Ishqiya

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2011

But the latter, it seems, is not upset.

Review: Aazaan is a wasted effort

Review: Aazaan is a wasted effort

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2011

The amount of money spent on this movie could have bought a good actor, a good story writer and a very good director.

'Gautam Rajadhyaksha's loss is a huge loss to photography'

'Gautam Rajadhyaksha's loss is a huge loss to photography'

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2011

Make-up artist Mickey Contractor pays tribute to the ace lensman on his birthday.

Why Bodyguard is a big hit already

Why Bodyguard is a big hit already

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2011

The film has already raked in about Rs 39 crores.

Just how much money is riding on Salman Khan?

Just how much money is riding on Salman Khan?

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2011

The superstar's medical condition may lead to quite a big loss.

'Nobody else had Shammiji's style'

'Nobody else had Shammiji's style'

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2011

Director Rajkumar Hirani pays a tribute to Shammi Kapoor.

'Even when he was sick, Shammi was very positive'

'Even when he was sick, Shammi was very positive'

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2011

Prem Chopra remembers his old co-star.

Vampire fever comes to Bollywood

Vampire fever comes to Bollywood

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2011

Satish Kaushik will make a film on a book based on vampires.

Carnage at Zaveri Bazaar: Witness accounts

Carnage at Zaveri Bazaar: Witness accounts

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2011

An eyewitness says there were two blasts.

Crook: As Bad as it Gets

Crook: As Bad as it Gets

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2010

The movie fails because of a weak script and story line.