KOMAL PANCHAMATIA

Stories by KOMAL PANCHAMATIA

'Treated Jallianwala Massacre With Sensitivity'

'Treated Jallianwala Massacre With Sensitivity'

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2025

'When you are taking on something which is this big in India, there are so many pressures about wanting to do justice to them, so I am still scared.'

'We Hit It Off So Well That Nothing Was Intimidating'

'We Hit It Off So Well That Nothing Was Intimidating'

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2024

'Vidyaji jokes around and her laughter is infectious. 'Madhuri ma'am is a legend. To get the opportunity to work with her was a big deal for me.'

Will Ankita-Vicky Divorce Post Bigg Boss?

Will Ankita-Vicky Divorce Post Bigg Boss?

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2024

'Our fights came out on TV, which may not happen for other normal couples.' 'Because of this, our relationship has become stronger.'

Why Katrina Is Excited About The Future

Why Katrina Is Excited About The Future

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2023

'Sometimes I remind myself to take that moment and think and appreciate that I've been given so much and I've earned it as well.'

'Many times I felt I wouldn't survive'

'Many times I felt I wouldn't survive'

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2023

'I faced difficulties, but today when I look back, it all looks mazedar (fun).'

'Can't get better than standing ovation at Oscars'

'Can't get better than standing ovation at Oscars'

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2023

'I was in our wardrobe room when I heard Naatu Naatu being called for winning Best Original Song.' 'Me and the other dancers screamed!'

'Brahmastra has become that film that has given a feeling of hope'

'Brahmastra has become that film that has given a feeling of hope'

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2022

'Movie-goers will thrive if you give them what they want.'

'Brahmastra is Agni Pariksha'

'Brahmastra is Agni Pariksha'

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2022

'Brahmastra is kind of a meeting place of modern India with a feeling of ancient Indian powers about it.'

'I saw a video of a Russian tank passing by my school'

'I saw a video of a Russian tank passing by my school'

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2022

'We couldn't believe that in the 21st century world, a European country can be bombed, can be invaded.'

'Bappida was not appreciated'

'Bappida was not appreciated'

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2022

'He made people happy with his songs.' 'What matters is how many people you really make happy, how you connect and make them joyous and help them forget their problems.'

'It was extremely difficult to see her deteriorate'

'It was extremely difficult to see her deteriorate'

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2022

'She had shown some signs of improvement, but then she went into multi-organ failure.'

Omicron Sledgehammer Slams Movies

Omicron Sledgehammer Slams Movies

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2022

'Everybody is losing money as interest costs keep piling up.' 'Some films will wait for a theatrical release and some won't, keeping their profit and loss situation in mind.'

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Koozhangal At The Oscars: 'Years of effort paying off'

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2021

'We didn't expect the film to be recognised at this level; we focused on making an honest and simple film.' 'We didn't have any expectations even like being appreciated at festivals.'

'I am still greedy'

'I am still greedy'

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2021

'I am very grateful that I am getting such nice parts.'

'I hope nobody says she was 'bechari''

'I hope nobody says she was 'bechari''

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2020

'When you have a gentle character, people tend to define them as meek.' 'Today's brash understanding of strength is very masculine, of somebody who is aggressive.'

How Rangeela influenced Bollywood fashion

How Rangeela influenced Bollywood fashion

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2020

The popularity of the fashion trends the movie established saw the Filmfare awards introduce a new category for costume design, Manish Malhotra being the first recipient.

'Rangeela was made to capture Urmila's beauty'

'Rangeela was made to capture Urmila's beauty'

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2020

'She is the main reason why I was inspired to make the film.'

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

REVEALED: How Sholay was made

Rediff.com   17 Aug 2020

Dharmendra was fascinated by Gabbar's role, then he said he would like to play Thakur. 'I told him he won't get Hema Malini.' 'He laughed and said okay (to play Veeru).'

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Will work till last migrant reaches home: Sonu Sood

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2020

The actor, who has been catapulted to the national spotlight for his work in helping stranded labourers, has refuted reports of his political motivations and says his work with the migrants is because of his love for them.

'Basuda was a genius'

'Basuda was a genius'

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2020

'He loved reality in all his films.' 'He would say films are made for the common man and they should feel the realness while watching it.'