Patcy N, Sumit Bhattacharya

Stories by Patcy N, Sumit Bhattacharya

'Guru Dutt was never satisfied with his work'

'Guru Dutt was never satisfied with his work'

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2010

V K Murthy gives insight in Guru Dutt's life.

'Anu Malik and I have good chemistry'

'Anu Malik and I have good chemistry'

Rediff.com   20 May 2010

Patcy N speaks to Salim about Indian Idol, his brother Sulaiman and his growing legion of female fans.

Anu Malik: Indian Idol is not about the judges

Anu Malik: Indian Idol is not about the judges

Rediff.com   13 May 2010

The Indian Idol judge gets candid about the current crop of contestants, his penchant for arguing on the show and why he almost quit the show.

'The entire music industry is collapsing'

'The entire music industry is collapsing'

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2010

Canadian guitarist Michael Brooke talks about his music for Road, Movie.

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan: I'm happy Rahman won Grammy

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan: I'm happy Rahman won Grammy

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2010

Ustad Amjad Ali Khan may lost out on a Grammy win at the 52nd Grammy awards but the maestro is very happy for A R Rahman, who won two Grammies this year.

Why you must watch Harishchandrachi Factory

Why you must watch Harishchandrachi Factory

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2010

Director Paresh Mokashi deserves a pat on his back for making such a low budget film with such great actors, and such interesting direction.

'Grammy award is important for the sarod'

'Grammy award is important for the sarod'

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2010

Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is nominated for a Grammy Award in the Traditional World Music category for his album Ancient Sounds. He talks about what the award means to him.

'Guru Dutt attempted suicide thrice'

'Guru Dutt attempted suicide thrice'

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2010

V K Murthy is the first ever cinematographer to be chosen for the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for his outstanding contribution to films.

'Gulzarsaab is always at his best'

'Gulzarsaab is always at his best'

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2009

Writer Sunjoy Shekhar has made things easier for Gulzar fans, and has translated 100 songs of the brilliant talent in a book called 100 Lyrics.

Review: Main Aurr Mrs Khanna lacks punch

Review: Main Aurr Mrs Khanna lacks punch

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2009

Prem Soni's directorial debut is a damp squib.

'Lata has long and gorgeous hair'

'Lata has long and gorgeous hair'

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2009

Legendary actress Kamini Kaushal recalls her long association with the amazing Lata Mangeshkar.

Review: Daddy Cool is not cool at all

Review: Daddy Cool is not cool at all

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2009

Daddy Cool is a terrible copy of Death At A Funeral. Avoid.

Imtiaz Ali's Punjabi Connection

Imtiaz Ali's Punjabi Connection

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2009

The director seems to love making Punjabis the central theme of his movies.

Review: Potter gets real in Half-Blood Prince

Review: Potter gets real in Half-Blood Prince

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2009

Half-Blood Prince is definitely a film to be watched more than once.

'Michael loved Indian food'

'Michael loved Indian food'

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2009

Kanika Myer goes back in time to share her memories.

Derek Trucks on Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

Derek Trucks on Ustad Ali Akbar Khan

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2009

Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, who passed away on Friday, was an inspiration in more ways than one for Derek Trucks, a rock guitar phenomenon with a growing, global fan following."When I heard the news [of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan's death], it was like losing Ray Charles, or John Coltrane, or Charlie Parker," Trucks said.

'Shiney, a nice man'

'Shiney, a nice man'

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2009

The actor enjoys a good reputation among the complex's security staff.

Mumbai police: Shiney admits to rape

Mumbai police: Shiney admits to rape

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2009

'There was no consent in the sex,' Assistant Commissioner of Police Dilip Suryavanshi told rediff.com

Nightmare on Indigo flight

Nightmare on Indigo flight

Rediff.com   25 May 2009

Thousands of people - pilot says five flights are stuck at least - stuck minutes from an airport but they can't get off to drink a glass of water.

Review: Give Ek a miss

Review: Give Ek a miss

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2009

Ek is a terrible film, with bad performances, bad music and bad direction. Avoid.