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Patcy N

The versatile Patcy N has been covering the movies since 2004. You can e-mail the author at patcyan@rediff.co.in

Stories by PATCY N

Will Sonakshi join Politics? She says...

Will Sonakshi join Politics? She says...

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2019

'A lot of people ask me about joining politics and I tell them that just because my father is politician, doesn't mean I should be a part of it.'

'I believe in live and let live'

'I believe in live and let live'

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2019

'I will live my life and let other people live their life too.' 'There are big problems in life yaar, like global warming. Let's talk about that.'

'No one knew I was Bhagyashree's son'

'No one knew I was Bhagyashree's son'

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2019

'All mothers are the same. Mine came out of the MAMI screening, crying.' 'Recently, a critic compared me to the best debut since Hrithik sir and she was so overwhelmed with that.' 'Someone said 'You are Bhagyashree's son and the innocence is the same.' 'Even if I can even touch the shadow of that in my entire career, I will be very happy.'

'Kareena gives 6 expressions in 30 seconds!'

'Kareena gives 6 expressions in 30 seconds!'

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2019

'Sridevi touched my feet.' 'Kajol is magical.' 'You will feel Salman is not paying attention, but when the camera rolls, he does the step you just showed him.'

WATCH: Guys who made Paisa Yeh Paisa & Mungda

WATCH: Guys who made Paisa Yeh Paisa & Mungda

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2019

Other composers tried their luck with Paisa Yeh Paisa, but Director Indra Kumar wasn't happy with the outcome. '"Induji asked us to try and we are glad we did because the song has turned out too good!"'

Meet Gully Boy's Moeen

Meet Gully Boy's Moeen

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2019

'Which is your favourite scene in the film?' 'The scene where I get beaten up by the police in the lock-up and my friend Murad (Ranveer Singh) comes to meet me.' 'It was an emotional scene and showed a tough guy like Moeen in a vulnerable state.' 'Also, you witness a deep friendship in that scene.' 'I know the value of friends and I know that a friend can unconditionally help another.' 'It's very reflective of my own life.'

'I was dying from the drugs'

'I was dying from the drugs'

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2019

'I have gone through my share of depression, drug addiction and professional failure but it has made me stronger.'

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

'It's a musical revolution, it's kranti!'

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2019

'Alia's security watched the film with us -- he belongs to the Simmba audience because he saw it multiple times and loved it.' 'After watching Gully Boy, there were tears in his eyes.' 'And he's a 120 kilo muscular guy!'

What stops Alia from being BAD!

What stops Alia from being BAD!

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2019

'Guilt. I feel guilty.' 'I want people to like me and I want to be liked.'

Why Sara Ali Khan WON'T think about stardom!

Why Sara Ali Khan WON'T think about stardom!

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2019

'There is nothing more beautiful than celebrating with people who make you what you are.'

'Ranveer gives you goosebumps'

'Ranveer gives you goosebumps'

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2019

'He took Simmba to a different level.' 'Sara has the energy of a commercial heroine.' 'She has a very bright future.'

The Kader Khan interview you must read

The Kader Khan interview you must read

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2019

'I went away from the industry because all the people I enjoyed working with, like Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra, are no more.' 'They left this world and went away, so I lost interest in my work.'

'Masala films won't be the same after Simmba'

'Masala films won't be the same after Simmba'

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2018

'Deepika has got a lot to do with whatever I have achieved in the last six years.' 'She has kept me grounded. Otherwise, who knows what I would have turned into?'

Meet the Busiest Actor in Bollywood

Meet the Busiest Actor in Bollywood

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2018

Raza Murad has featured in over 500 movies till date, and he's not slowing down anytime soon.

Why Anushka Sharma is thrilled with 2018

Why Anushka Sharma is thrilled with 2018

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2018

'This year happens to be a very high performance year, and I have got appreciation for my characters.' 'I don't want to do a role in which I don't have anything to contribute.' 'I can't do a role just because I want to look glamorous; I am glamorous anyway!'

Andhadhun made a forgotten star famous again

Andhadhun made a forgotten star famous again

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2018

'The critics were writing so well about me, I was shocked!' 'My phone didn't stop ringing!' 'This is the biggest tribute for a senior actor.' 'Now, I can pack up.'

Arbaaz confesses: 'I have learnt a lot from life'

Arbaaz confesses: 'I have learnt a lot from life'

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2018

'When you are involved in a relationship and get married, why do you do that? To have a happy life together, right?' 'Not for arguments and divorce.' 'We face challenges at every stage of life.'

What are Prabhas and Neil Nitin Mukesh up to?

What are Prabhas and Neil Nitin Mukesh up to?

Rediff.com   30 Oct 2018

'Saaho is one of the biggest films I have worked in.' 'Recently, we shot one of the biggest action sequences you will see in Indian cinema.'

His first film made Rs 175 crores!

His first film made Rs 175 crores!

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2018

'We had decided that if the audience liked Stree, then after two or three years we would plan a sequel.' 'Because of the kind of reaction we received for the film we have already started work on it.'

An actress we want to see in more films

An actress we want to see in more films

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2018

'My work hasn't reached many people, and I hope that changes.'