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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

'Ayushmann is the bravest actor in our country'

'Ayushmann is the bravest actor in our country'

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2022

'I didn't expect much from him when he came on set.' 'But he was just jumping and flying around and I couldn't tell that this was his first action film!'

'We have to make great films; good is not good enough'

'We have to make great films; good is not good enough'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2022

'We cannot test the patience of the audience anymore because everything is on your mobile.' 'Not just OTT, it's also Instagram, social media...'

'If I stop taking risks, I'll be finished'

'If I stop taking risks, I'll be finished'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2022

'I probably will have to give up on taboo subjects for a while. but I can't give up on quirks.'

Jhalak Winner: 'Want Mercedes, Elsa Doll House'

Jhalak Winner: 'Want Mercedes, Elsa Doll House'

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2022

Assam's Gunjan Sinha, 8, won the 10th edition of the dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and she couldn't quite control her excitement.

'Huma, Sonakshi face many problems daily'

'Huma, Sonakshi face many problems daily'

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2022

'The idea for this film came from Sonakshi and Huma.'

'Sonakshi, Huma gained 15 to 18 kilos'

'Sonakshi, Huma gained 15 to 18 kilos'

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2022

'It was easy for them to gain weight.'

'I watched videos of rape survivors for hours'

'I watched videos of rape survivors for hours'

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2022

'Our team met rape victims and their families. We went to their houses but were not allowed to ask too many questions. There would be disturbing silences.'

Why Sanjay Leela Bhansali Makes HIT Films

Why Sanjay Leela Bhansali Makes HIT Films

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2022

'Sanjayji is so spontaneous that you come to know immediately whether the dialogue or the script has touched him or not.'

'He is like a lion when he enters the sets'

'He is like a lion when he enters the sets'

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2022

'I asked him once, 'You are such a big superstar, why are you always on time? I don't see the other stars being on time.' 'He said, 'If you learn how to respect time, time will respect you. Time will never wait for you and you will regret it'.'

'It's exhausting to to watch bad films'

'It's exhausting to to watch bad films'

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2022

'After many years of having to find new adjectives to say horrible, I realised I would rather write about things I want to write about.'

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

'You're not becoming a critic to tear cinema down'

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2022

'You become a critic because the job entails watching a 100 films a year, out of which there will be five or six good films.' 'It's really a glutton for punishment, but you're also optimistic and want to see exciting things.'

Why The Pehla Nasha Girl Was Nervous About Hush Hush

Why The Pehla Nasha Girl Was Nervous About Hush Hush

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2022

'People are talking about my character and about my performance. That is overwhelming for me.'

'I'm not good at keeping relationships'

'I'm not good at keeping relationships'

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2022

'Salman was unique back then. He was a fun-loving guy, who was always in a nice mood.' 'Aamir was a thinking guy. He would analyse everything. He would think about what he had to do on screen.' 'Akshay was so much fun but he was so hard working and punctual.'

'I feel amazed I live in Amitabh Bachchan's times'

'I feel amazed I live in Amitabh Bachchan's times'

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2022

'Who can forget that a superstar made me comfortable?'

'Use Waterproof Kajal'

'Use Waterproof Kajal'

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2022

'In trying to dress up, girls forget to dress comfortably.' 'At the end of the day, you should be able to dance and enjoy.'

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2022

'The young generation doesn't want to work with old hats like me.' 'They don't understand that we are brighter and wiser because of our experience.' 'We can take them on the right path, but they should keep their ears open.'

'Janhvi was sitting on the footpath, reading the script'

'Janhvi was sitting on the footpath, reading the script'

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2022

'I was very scared as I was a first-time director. 'Janhvi is a star and a star kid. But the moment she asked me if she was capable of playing the role, we became equals.'

'You cannot compare Janhvi with Nayanthara'

'You cannot compare Janhvi with Nayanthara'

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2022

'Nayanthara's Koko is so different from Janhvi's Jerry. Janhvi is a newcomer, just four films old.'

'I paid Rs 10 a night to sleep in stations...'

'I paid Rs 10 a night to sleep in stations...'

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2022

'These experiences were necessary for my journey.'

The Panchayat Actor Who Won Our Hearts

The Panchayat Actor Who Won Our Hearts

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2022

'It's like attending two months of laughing school when we are shooting.' 'If anyone is depressed and needs laughing yoga, they should come to our sets.'