Savera R Someshwar, Ronjita Kulkarni, Patcy N

Stories by Savera R Someshwar, Ronjita Kulkarni, Patcy N

'We Don't Know India'

'We Don't Know India'

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2025

'I believe India is very different from Bombay, Delhi and Kolkata.'

Have You Ever Been To Bodoland?

Have You Ever Been To Bodoland?

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2025

The Bodoland Territorial Region in Assam is slowly picking up the pieces and finally finding peace after being subjected to decades of insurgencies and violence.

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

When Hrithik Couldn't Sleep At Night

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2025

'This is about history and history is important.' 'It is the history of my ancestors, my parents, my grandfather, my chacha...'

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2024

Rahul Rawail remembers his mentor Raj Kapoor.

'You Go Through A Lot More Besides Winning & Losing'

'You Go Through A Lot More Besides Winning & Losing'

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2024

'It's very heartening because it's a kind of underdog story and you know, we're not a big film, we're not with big people, we have not been able to plaster ourselves all over the place to make ourselves be seen and watched.' 'But still, we have managed to somehow get here.'

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2024

'Since childhood, I have enjoyed playing with children. Even when I did films early in my career, I would make sure that whatever content I am putting out, kids should be able to watch these films.'

'Never Put Anyone To Sleep During Sex'

'Never Put Anyone To Sleep During Sex'

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2024

'Imagine having a conversation with your parents, where you say, "I want to break up with someone because he's bad in bed".'

'Pushpa Is Home'

'Pushpa Is Home'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2024

'The whole India will come together to celebrate one film and that film is our film.'

'How Did Nehru End Up As PM?'

'How Did Nehru End Up As PM?'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2024

'About whether I'm worried it will blow up into something, no, I'm used to these things.' 'I am a voice in the city and have said quite a few things that may have ruffled feathers. But I stuck with them because it's your truth.'

'I Am Not Bad On The Eyes'

'I Am Not Bad On The Eyes'

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2024

'People think that because there are so many OTT platforms, roles should just fall into your lap. That's not true at all.'

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2024

'Russia is aiming at demoralising Ukraine as a nation.' 'They want to bomb the infrastructure, the electric stations so that regular citizens will not to be able to live, to cook, to give comfort to their kids.'

'Varun's Citadel Character Is Fully Bambaiya'

'Varun's Citadel Character Is Fully Bambaiya'

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2024

'I would think a hundred times before I wrote a gay character or a mentally challenged character because it requires a lot of research and empathy. That's the reason I shy away entirely from stories that have rape. I just can't. It's just terrifying for me, as a woman, to handle subjects like that because it's so sensitive.'

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2024

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds, friendships and support groups could be our immediate relatives.'

'There Are Some Conversations With Hollywood, Some Exciting Projects'

'There Are Some Conversations With Hollywood, Some Exciting Projects'

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2024

'Hopefully, in 10 years, I will cross over.' 'I'll be doing Hindi stuff, but hopefully, global projects too.'

'Varun Was Hanging, Upside Down For An Hour'

'Varun Was Hanging, Upside Down For An Hour'

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2024

'Varun was so exhilarated with the intense physical action sequences.' 'Samantha is very agile.' 'I don't know how they did it. It's really hard.'

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

'Struggle Toh Kiya Hi Hai'

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2024

'I have no family (in the industry), no network, no mentor.' 'Still, I'm consistently working since 20 years and now I have a National Award.' 'It may take time, but if you're consistently at it, nothing can stop you.'

'I Get To Kick Some Asses Too'

'I Get To Kick Some Asses Too'

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2024

Citadel: Honey Bunny will stream from November 7 on Amazon Prime Video.

'Asli Singham Main Hoon'

'Asli Singham Main Hoon'

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2024

Kajol and Kriti Sanon get together to pack a punch in their new film, Do Patti.

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2024

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'

Rohit Shetty Brings Ramayan To Singham!

Rohit Shetty Brings Ramayan To Singham!

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2024

Singham's character is based on Ram, Kareena's based on Sita, Tiger's on Lakshman, Ranveer's on Hanuman, Akshay's on Jatayu and Arjun takes up the Ravan role.