Patcy N, Sumit Bhattacharya

Stories by Patcy N, Sumit Bhattacharya

Review: Rockstar is more Devdas than Jim Morrison

Review: Rockstar is more Devdas than Jim Morrison

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2011

The film tries to pose as an insight into an artiste's anguish, when it's just a candyfloss romance that even takes the drugs out of a film about a dark star.

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.

It can only happen in Mumbai

It can only happen in Mumbai

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2011

Yes, Mumbai has been sucker punched again. As much by its own as by the bastards who routinely put bombs in crowded places, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

Carnage at Zaveri Bazaar: Witness accounts

Carnage at Zaveri Bazaar: Witness accounts

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2011

An eyewitness says there were two blasts.

Review: Go watch the last Harry Potter movie!

Review: Go watch the last Harry Potter movie!

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2011

Deathly Hallows is a lavish film with lots of winning elements.

In Bengal, the signs were evident

In Bengal, the signs were evident

Rediff.com   13 May 2011

"For a long time, there was virtually no election in West Bengal, because of the Left Front's 'scientific rigging'. The last assembly elections in West Bengal were the first time such extensive security was deployed," pointed out a senior political analyst. "But the fear of the CPI-M was till pervasive. This time, the fear is gone, and the Election Commission must be lauded for its stellar job."

The TV guide to Obama

The TV guide to Obama

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2010

'It was the only moment in the three days of Obamania on Indian television that the poor Leftist leader -- no puns please -- looked bushed. So much so, that a rightwing party leader who was also on the panel reached out and gently pressed the Leftist's hand, as a father does to a wounded child.'

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.

Robot: Not Rahman's best, to say the least

Robot: Not Rahman's best, to say the least

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2010

Which is a pity, because Robot's storyline -- which seems a bit like Bicenntenial Man, starring Robin Williams -- is all about a mechanical creation discovering human emotions.

'Saif doesn't have to pretend to be a hero'

'Saif doesn't have to pretend to be a hero'

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2010

Hum Tum director Kunal Kohli tell us how Saif has evolved as an actor over the years at the actor on his 40th birthday.

'Naseerbhai is a rebel even at this age'

'Naseerbhai is a rebel even at this age'

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2010

Ishqiya director Abhishek Chaubey shares his experience of working with Naseeruddin Shah.

Now, a film for the Facebook generation

Now, a film for the Facebook generation

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2010

Rajat Barmecha tells us what to expect from this Friday's release, Udaan.