Patcy N, Sumit Bhattacharya

Stories by Patcy N, Sumit Bhattacharya

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.

Barah Aana: Worth a watch

Barah Aana: Worth a watch

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2009

Barah Aana is not as comical as the makers make it out to be. But it's worth a watch.

Watch Dhoondte Reh Jaoge at your own risk

Watch Dhoondte Reh Jaoge at your own risk

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2009

This week's release Dhoondte Reh Jaoge is a terrible excuse for a film.

'Rahman is not the culprit, somebody else is'

'Rahman is not the culprit, somebody else is'

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2009

Sukhwinder Singh on not being able perform at the Oscars.

No Jai Ho at the Oscars

No Jai Ho at the Oscars

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2009

Sukhwinder Singh will not perform at the Oscars this year.

What is wrong with SRK?

What is wrong with SRK?

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2009

Shah Rukh Khan will ndergo surgery on his right shoulder in a couple of days. Here's why.

Irrfan: I feel good Slumdog won

Irrfan: I feel good Slumdog won

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2009

Though Irrfan Khan did not walk the red carpet for Slumdog Millionaire at Golden Globes Awards. He is very happy that he is part of the movie Slumdog Millionaire. As the film won 4 awards for the film in different categories we spoke to Irrfan Khan on how he feels about his film winning the movie and he not being present at the award function.

Dev D: The music is different for sure

Dev D: The music is different for sure

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2009

Anurag Kashyap is back with Dev D, an ultra-modern take on that old tale about a man who drunk himself dead silly for a girl. And if the music is any guide, the film holds the promise of being an edgy roller-coaster ride.

Slumdog Millionaire is just a masala film

Slumdog Millionaire is just a masala film

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2009

The reviews -- mainly from the United Kingdom and the United States, where the film was released first -- for Slumdog Millionaire compete with each other in discovering superlatives.

Luck By Chance: The music rocks

Luck By Chance: The music rocks

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2009

Luck By Chance's music is aimed at the Dil Chahta Hai generation of Bollywood viewers -- definitely urban. Let's hope the movie matches up.

Meerabai Not Out entertains in parts

Meerabai Not Out entertains in parts

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2008

The film is not a comedy, not a love story, nor a family drama, or even a sports film. But it entertains you in bits and parts. And if you're a Mandira fan, watch the film!

Maharathi: Great cast, dull execution

Maharathi: Great cast, dull execution

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2008

Though this thriller has a good premise, it's execution leaves much to be desired. The only good thing about the movie is the performances by the veterans.

Many bodies still unidentified

Many bodies still unidentified

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2008

Now that the anti-terrorist operations at the Taj, Trident, and Nariman Bhavan have ended, rediff.com spoke to hospital officials to find out the status of the dead.