Satish Bodas

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'I was trying to discover myself'

'I was trying to discover myself'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'In 2009, I was trying to discover myself as an actor, and that's when the journey started. I'm 41 years old and have been associated with this film for 16 years.'

Farewell, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas

Farewell, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas's last rites were performed with full state honours.

Mumbai's Tallest Ganesha

Mumbai's Tallest Ganesha

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Satish Bodas captures glimpses from some of Mumbai's famous Ganesh Mandals.

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'Kalnirnay is like a bible for any family.'

'Marathoners don't get respect'

'Marathoners don't get respect'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

'The marathon is run at a certain pace. It's not easy.'

Mumbai's Oldest Ganesh Pandals

Mumbai's Oldest Ganesh Pandals

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Rediff.com's Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and offers glimpses of some interesting Ganeshas in Mumbai.

Bappa Is In Mumbai!

Bappa Is In Mumbai!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

As Mumbai immerses in prayer and celebration for the next 10 days, Satish Bodas/Rediff.com visits four of the oldest Ganesh pandals in the city, where Mumbaikars seek the Lord's blessings.

Mumbai's Angel In Disguise

Mumbai's Angel In Disguise

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'They say when they come in front of me they feel happy and like they are not sick.' 'As long as I am alive, I will do this work.'

Vishy Anand as never before!

Vishy Anand as never before!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

From a life built on challenges and studded with victories, India's beloved chess champion, Vishwanathan Anand plucks out a few important lessons.

10 unique things to experience in Kerala

10 unique things to experience in Kerala

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Rediff.com's Satish Bodas takes us on a trip to Kerala with these stunning pictures.

Ganpati Bappa Morya! The Lord is back

Ganpati Bappa Morya! The Lord is back

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

We bring you a sneak-peak of the action unveiling on the streets of Mumbai

Photos! How to kill time at model auditions

Photos! How to kill time at model auditions

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Auditions can be stressful. But they are also the time to unwind and catch up on lost sleep.

Heart-throb Vidyut Jammwal melts our hearts with roses

Heart-throb Vidyut Jammwal melts our hearts with roses

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Romance was in the air, when the actor walked in with a bunch of white roses at the third edition of the GQ Fashion Nights.

Wait! Did Shahid just wear gold gloves like MJ?

Wait! Did Shahid just wear gold gloves like MJ?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Presenting the best of menswear showcased at the GQ Fashion Nights.

PHOTOS: Biggest and oldest Ganpatis of Mumbai

PHOTOS: Biggest and oldest Ganpatis of Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Rediff.com's Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and discovers some famous and biggest ones.

The oldest Ganesh pandals in Mumbai

The oldest Ganesh pandals in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and discovers these historically significant ones.

In pics: How Mumbai's poor celebrate Ganpati

In pics: How Mumbai's poor celebrate Ganpati

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Satish Bodas visits the homes where Ganesha brings some cheer.