Ronjita Kulkarni, Patcy N

Stories by Ronjita Kulkarni, Patcy N

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.

When I met Sushmita Banerjee

When I met Sushmita Banerjee

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2013

Rediff.com's Ronjita Kulkarni recalls her meeting with the author who was slain by the Taliban on Thursday.

Exclusive: Knowing Sushmita Banerjee

Exclusive: Knowing Sushmita Banerjee

Rediff.com   5 Sep 2013

The Indian author had made a dramatic escape from the Taliban in 1995. She was the subject of a 2003 film called Escape From Taliban, starring Manisha Koirala.

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.

'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.

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.