Patcy N, Sumit Bhattacharya

Stories by Patcy N, Sumit Bhattacharya

Varanasi vignettes: Modi, Modi everywhere

Varanasi vignettes: Modi, Modi everywhere

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2014

Sumit Bhattacharya paradrops into the eastern Uttar Pradesh temple city to find it enjoying its moment in the national sun.

Deven Verma: The comedy in Andaz Apna Apna wasn't my type

Deven Verma: The comedy in Andaz Apna Apna wasn't my type

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2014

In a special series on Andaz Apna Apna, we bring to you comedian Deven Verma who played actor Aamir Khan's father in the film. Over to Deven Verma.

'Hrithik wants to be good in everything'

'Hrithik wants to be good in everything'

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

Sanjay Gadhvi, who worked with the star in Dhoom 2, was clearly impressed with Hrithik's talent and dedication. He tells us more about it.

'Hrithik is the dance icon of our country'

'Hrithik is the dance icon of our country'

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant talks about the dancing sensation that is Hrithik Roshan, on his 40th birthday.

Deepti Naval: Farooque Shaikh was not sick at all

Deepti Naval: Farooque Shaikh was not sick at all

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2013

Deepti Naval made one of the most popular jodies with Farooque Sheikh in their time, having acting in some brilliant films like Chashme Badoor, Katha, Rang Birangi and their last film together Listen... Amaya.

Sarika: Farooque Shaikh's death is a very big loss

Sarika: Farooque Shaikh's death is a very big loss

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2013

Sarika talks about her Club 60 co-star, who passed away this morning.

'Ghalib Danger is good material for a film'

'Ghalib Danger is good material for a film'

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2013

Neeraj Pandey, who has written and directed the films A Wednesday and Special 26, has written a novel called Ghalib Danger.

Rahman announces his FIRST road trip in India

Rahman announces his FIRST road trip in India

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2013

The multi-city tour will kick off in October.

What you should know about the Malegaon film industry

What you should know about the Malegaon film industry

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2013

Malliwood artistes work on daily wages. They earn a livelihood selling vegetables or working in the textile factory in Malegaon, or run eateries or tea stalls. In the credits their names reflect their professions, like Salim Electrician, Iqbal Chaiwala, or Zaheer Cyclewala.

Govinda: I don't know why my films don't release

Govinda: I don't know why my films don't release

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2013

Govinda talks about his new film, Deewana Main Deewana.

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.

Why no law against rape will work

Why no law against rape will work

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2012

There are at least two reasons why no anti-sexual violence law, however stringent, will work. One is our police. The other is, sadly, ourselves, says Sumit Bhattacharya

'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

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

'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.

'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.

'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.