Savera R Someshwar And Sonil Dedhia

Stories by Savera R Someshwar And Sonil Dedhia

The Rediff Podcast: Divya Dutta, Like You've Never Heard Her Before

The Rediff Podcast: Divya Dutta, Like You've Never Heard Her Before

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2026

In a career that has spanned over 30 years and 200 films, if there is one thing that Divya Dutta has not been -- it's afraid. And, in her journey, she has made many friends, collected many precious memories which she shares on the Rediff Podcast.

Asha Bhosle: 'I've Sung Many Songs, But Some Songs Have Been A Challenge'

Asha Bhosle: 'I've Sung Many Songs, But Some Songs Have Been A Challenge'

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2026

'Today's girls are freer than the earlier generation. They perform more freely.'

Asha Bhosle: 'Dum Maro Dum Was Banned By The Government'

Asha Bhosle: 'Dum Maro Dum Was Banned By The Government'

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2026

'Today, if 50 songs are composed, one or two work. In the 1970s, all 50 would work.'

Asha Bhosle: 'I Am Unable To Trust Anyone'

Asha Bhosle: 'I Am Unable To Trust Anyone'

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2026

'When you reach a good point in your life, you should never forget the struggle that got you there. I haven't. That is why I have not become swollen-headed.'

Exclusive! She Helped Aishwarya, Sushmita, Priyanka Win

Exclusive! She Helped Aishwarya, Sushmita, Priyanka Win

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2026

Sathya Saran, the woman behind many of India's international pageant wins, reveal why India is no longer bringing the crown home.

Assi Review: The Message Is Very Strong

Assi Review: The Message Is Very Strong

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2026

There are moments in Assi when you will get scared, when you will get angry, when you will feel helpless... when you will realise the enormity of the crime.

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2025

Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.

'I'd Like To Think I'm The Cool Dad'

'I'd Like To Think I'm The Cool Dad'

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2025

Today, says Ajit Menon, CEO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, he's pretty much cruising on the parenting highway but that wasn't always the case.

Review: Kraven The Hunter Fumbles For Greatness

Review: Kraven The Hunter Fumbles For Greatness

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2024

Kraven The Hunter feels like a missed opportunity, a film that could have offered a fresh take on a complex character but settles for mediocrity, observes Sonil Dedhia.

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar Review: Underwhelming Thriller

Sikandar Ka Muqaddar Review: Underwhelming Thriller

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2024

If approached with minimal expectations, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar offers enough suspense to justify an OTT viewing, observes Sonil Dedhia.

Gladiator 2 Review: Worthy Follow-Up

Gladiator 2 Review: Worthy Follow-Up

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2024

Gladiator 2 delivers an epic experience that may not replace the original in viewers' hearts but certainly earns its place beside it, notes Sonil Dedhia.

Singham Again Review: Nothing Succeeds Like Excess!

Singham Again Review: Nothing Succeeds Like Excess!

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2024

If Singham was a biryani, with all the flavours coming together seamlessly, Singham Again is a desi thaali, full of scrumptious dishes, but a tad in excess, discovers Sonil Dedhia who watched the film in New Zealand.

Shobhaa De: 'Nari Hira Was A Superstar'

Shobhaa De: 'Nari Hira Was A Superstar'

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2024

Shobhaa De pays tribute to another legend who passed into the ages on August 23, publisher, producer and entrepreneur Nari Hira.

'My children call her Gullu Aunty'

'My children call her Gullu Aunty'

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2023

'Whenever she joined any of our family functions, she was so good, so simple.'

'If not PM, Mr Modi Will Be President'

'If not PM, Mr Modi Will Be President'

Rediff.com   22 May 2023

But the presidency of India then won't be the same, says author and columnist Shobhaa De in a no-holds-barred conversation.

'Mothers are not goddesses'

'Mothers are not goddesses'

Rediff.com   14 May 2023

'Children have to remember that we come with all our failings,' says best-selling author Shobhaa De.

Sheena Bora Trial: Is Rahul afraid of Indrani?

Sheena Bora Trial: Is Rahul afraid of Indrani?

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2022

'She seems to have disappeared off the face of the planet after telling different people different things.'

Sheena Bora Trial: More Questions Than Answers

Sheena Bora Trial: More Questions Than Answers

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2022

The living will do anything to save their lives. The dead can't defend themselves. Will Sheena Bora's good name survive her murder trial?

Sheena Bora Trial: 'There's something fishy going on'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'There's something fishy going on'

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2022

When Sheena got down from his car on the evening of April 24, 2012, Rahul says she told him, "Bye. Love you. See you later."

Your Response: Summer Joy!

Your Response: Summer Joy!

Rediff.com   25 May 2022

Check out these interesting summer pictures.