Syed Firdaus Ashraf, Patcy N

Stories by Syed Firdaus Ashraf, Patcy N

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

'People said Please don't die'

'People said "Please don't die"'

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2021

'I haven't experienced such a thing ever. It was beautiful.'

How Ghaziabad 'communal' incident unravelled

How Ghaziabad 'communal' incident unravelled

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2021

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com traces how the beating up of a man in Ghaziabad went from alleged communal attack to reported regular crime in a matter of days.

'Lagaan destroyed me'

'Lagaan destroyed me'

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2021

'As an actor, it gave me such a great role that after that whatever, work I was offered, it was never fulfilling.'

'This is corruption in the name of Lord Ram'

'This is corruption in the name of Lord Ram'

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2021

'Why are they not paying the same price for the land of farmers which they are taking over for developmental work?'

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

'There is fear and dread in Kashmir'

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2021

'This election was the first opportunity where Kashmiris told the world they do not agree with the Centre's policies and are unhappy about their disempowerment.'

'This government choked Kashmiris'

'This government choked Kashmiris'

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2021

'Ruling Kashmir with fear has its price.'

'Buddhada was a poet at heart'

'Buddhada was a poet at heart'

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2021

'Directors like Buddhada don't tell you, "Do this, do that." They just guide you and you get it right.'

'If you get scared of cartoonists, how will you work?'

'If you get scared of cartoonists, how will you work?'

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2021

'Let Modi not be in the news, I will stop making cartoons on him.'

'If Modi does good work, why will anyone make fun?'

'If Modi does good work, why will anyone make fun?'

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2021

'303 seats ki sarkar has problems with a cartoonist.'

'Dada was like an older brother'

'Dada was like an older brother'

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2021

'Buddhada became such a confidante, friend, philosopher and guide in my life.'

10 reasons why Jitin Prasada matters for the BJP

10 reasons why Jitin Prasada matters for the BJP

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2021

Can Jitin Prasada retain the BJP's Brahmin vote in UP?

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

'Powerful people in Pakistan don't like me'

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2021

'I criticise the interference of the army in politics.' 'But the people know I am not anti-Pakistan.' 'Public support is my biggest strength.'

'Amit Shah's assurance on Lakshadweep has given me confidence'

'Amit Shah's assurance on Lakshadweep has given me confidence'

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2021

'The home minister of India has given his assurance to the MP of Lakshadweep.'

'Natasha won't hesitate to raise her voice'

'Natasha won't hesitate to raise her voice'

Rediff.com   31 May 2021

'Before entering Tihar jail, she told us not to worry and that we will together come out of this crisis soon.'

'Damage to Election Commission will take 20 years to undo'

'Damage to Election Commission will take 20 years to undo'

Rediff.com   28 May 2021

'No Indian political party functions in a democratic way.'

'I've always wanted to sing in a Salman film'

'I've always wanted to sing in a Salman film'

Rediff.com   25 May 2021

'I come from a small town and I never thought I would ever sing professionally or become a playback singer.' 'But I made a career here.'

'People of Lakshadweep are in panic'

'People of Lakshadweep are in panic'

Rediff.com   25 May 2021

'The suppression is mounting and people may react.'

'Muslims in India have never had it this bad'

'Muslims in India have never had it this bad'

Rediff.com   21 May 2021

'Today, there is pervasive fear in society; an uncertainty of what might happen.' 'This has forced Muslims to shrink further into mental ghettos, with many considering extreme measures like pretending to change their identity.'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com   21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'