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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

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'Because he is Salman, people love everything he does'

'Because he is Salman, people love everything he does'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'When Sultan released, I got greedy. I decided to make another film with Salman because he gets me a lot of box office.'

'I think more like an actor than a star'

'I think more like an actor than a star'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'The idea is to do everything, be creative... do mad stuff.' 'Then, you come home and live your life.' Saif Ali Khan reveals his game plan.

Why Bollywood keeps mum about predators

Why Bollywood keeps mum about predators

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'When somebody comes forward in Hollywood, they don't risk losing their livelihood.' 'But here, they will risk losing their livelihood.' Richa Chadha opens up.

Meet the Shashi Kapoor no one knows!

Meet the Shashi Kapoor no one knows!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'In the late 1960s, Shashi Kapoor did not have any work. We saw a lot of him then. He sold his sports car. Mum also started selling things because we didn't have money.' 'After Sharmilee (1971), things changed again.' Kunal Kapoor talks to Patcy N/ Rediff.com about his famous father.

Tagore and Victoria: Finally on screen

Tagore and Victoria: Finally on screen

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'The relationship between Victoria and Tagore was one of mutual admiration and respect.'

Watch: 'Even using the word behead is barbaric'

Watch: 'Even using the word behead is barbaric'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

'Is it okay to write your future in blood?? India and Indians have become intolerant. Now to an extent that it's scary.' Rohit Roy is stumped by the state of affairs in India.

Malishka reveals the secret to being a successful RJ

Malishka reveals the secret to being a successful RJ

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Here's more on the profession from Malishka.

'I have never feared that I will not have work'

'I have never feared that I will not have work'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'I am not such an actor that hits and flops will decide my career.'

'It isn't even normal to talk about the casting couch'

'It isn't even normal to talk about the casting couch'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

'Assault, abuse and exploitation in the name of gender happens everywhere in any industry. This is the state of affairs. I do not believe in jumping the gun and naming people. Then, everyone will have a field day and the point would be lost. You have to go by the law. You need to evidence to name a person. We are living in a country where domestic rape is not illegal.' Intelligent words from Qarib Qarib Singlle actress Parvathy.

She's the mom in Secret Superstar. And she's just 31 years old.

She's the mom in Secret Superstar. And she's just 31 years old.

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

'I'm not like Najma at all. I have never taken a beating from my husband and I'm not so optimistic and patient. I am not calm. I am very restless, anxious, hyper...' Secret Superstar actress Meher Vij on her biggest challenge.

Will this be India's SCARIEST horror film?

Will this be India's SCARIEST horror film?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

'Once The House Next Door becomes a hit, instead of Baahubali, this will become the reference point.' Yes, Siddharth is very confident of his latest film.

'Govinda and Saif were superb'

'Govinda and Saif were superb'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Enjoy our fascinating series where film folk reveal what their movies taught them...

'Aamir Khan fights like a child when he plays board games'

'Aamir Khan fights like a child when he plays board games'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Advait Chandan decodes Aamir Khan.

Why Shah Rukh Khan owes Lekh Tandon...

Why Shah Rukh Khan owes Lekh Tandon...

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

'When Shah Rukh came into industry, he wanted to do serious roles. He did not want to be a star then. He was not ready to dance. (Choreographer) Saroj Khan would get upset with him. But today, he dances in his films.' Lekh Tandon, who gave Shah Rukh Khan a break in showbiz, talks to Patcy N/ Rediff.com about the superstar.

'Everyday was a nightmare on the sets of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'

'Everyday was a nightmare on the sets of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

'Nobody laughed during the shooting. There were fights, swearing and what not. Tempers were high but the unit and the actors stayed on, and finally, the film was made. But it was like riding a wild horse!' Kundan Shah's last interview.

'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa worked because of Shah Rukh Khan'

'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa worked because of Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa director Kundan Shah tells Patcy N/ Rediff.com how he impressed he was with Shah Rukh in his early years.

Why Taapsee was stressed during Judwaa 2

Why Taapsee was stressed during Judwaa 2

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Comedy may be challenging but that wasn't what stressed Taapsee Pannu during the making of Judwaa 2.

'You like trash, so we make trash for you'

'You like trash, so we make trash for you'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

'Nobody is sustaining and the movie goers are responsible for it.' When Rishi Kapoor lets loose, all you can do is listen.

'Ranbir doesn't want 40 dancers behind him'

'Ranbir doesn't want 40 dancers behind him'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Rishi Kapoor discusses his son's career, as Ranbir turns 35.

'I see a lot of actor-bashing when a film fails'

'I see a lot of actor-bashing when a film fails'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Varun Dhawan tells us what an actor's life is really like.

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