All stories by Patcy N
Lagaan: How much was Yashpal Sharma paid?
Rediff.com21 Jun 2021'Reenaji said they would be giving Rs 1.5 lakh to everyone, as the budget was very low.' 'So I blurted out, "Madam, do lakh toh hone chahiye".'
'I got more praise than the hero'
Rediff.com17 Jun 2021An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.
'People said "Please don't die"'
Rediff.com17 Jun 2021'I haven't experienced such a thing ever. It was beautiful.'
'Lagaan destroyed me'
Rediff.com16 Jun 2021'As an actor, it gave me such a great role that after that whatever, work I was offered, it was never fulfilling.'
'Buddhada was a poet at heart'
Rediff.com11 Jun 2021'Directors like Buddhada don't tell you, "Do this, do that." They just guide you and you get it right.'
'Dada was like an older brother'
Rediff.com11 Jun 2021'Buddhada became such a confidante, friend, philosopher and guide in my life.'
'I've always wanted to sing in a Salman film'
Rediff.com25 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.'
'I am more interested in human drama'
Rediff.com20 May 2021'Somewhere, I have to be true to myself. At this point in life, I am more interested in human drama.'
'#MeToo is like a wave'
Rediff.com7 May 2021'The first one has done what it needs to do.' 'I'm sure there's going to be a stronger wave.' 'Anybody who thinks #MeToo has gone and they are off the hook are fooling themselves'
BORED at home? Bollywood tells you what to do
Rediff.com5 May 2021Patcy N compiles some star tips to help you plan your day!
Why Meera Chopra won't work in the South anymore
Rediff.com29 Apr 2021'I could not adjust to the way they treat you.' 'They expect certain things from you, which I was not comfortable with.' 'Like, they expect you to wear a certain kind of clothes, even if you don't want to wear that.' 'They'll be like, just wear it, because it's such a male-dominated industry.'
'Abhishek Bachchan is a compelling actor'
Rediff.com7 Apr 2021'Amitabh Bachchan Sir said some nice and encouraging things about the trailer, the way I directed it and, of course, about Abhishek's performance.'
'The main hero is the plane, I am the second lead'
Rediff.com1 Apr 2021'There are only two religions in this country: Films and cricket.' 'These two religions will unite all religions.' 'And that only happens in a cinema hall.'
'A superstar's life is the most difficult one'
Rediff.com11 Mar 2021'Shah Rukh Khan is a born entertainer.' 'From five year olds to a 105 year old, Shah Rukh will charm and entertain everyone.' 'With Salman, a lot of people have come back intimidated.' 'But I enjoy my adventures with Salman because you just have to be yourself.'
'I felt Irrfan may come back'
Rediff.com11 Mar 2021'I knew things were not going well, but there was always that hope.'
'I'm not a scandalous person'
Rediff.com28 Jan 2021'If today, I have to take up a nude role, I will, if I like the script and the director.'' 'It has to affect me as a script and be meaningful.' 'It should not be to titillate the audience.'
'Delhi Crime won top Emmy, but people know me from Mirzapur'
Rediff.com3 Dec 2020'My chowkidar and the paanwala near my house have seen Mirzapur.' 'They may have missed Delhi Crime but they have seen Mirzapur.' ''Delhi Crime won Emmy, people know me from Mirzapur'Sometimes I feel I have done so much work, why do people know me only by this role?'
How Indoo Ki Jawaani got made
Rediff.com23 Nov 2020'Like a madman, I was meeting everybody who ever knew me and getting numbers. I used to text them and ask for work.' 'I would randomly land on different sets and meet people.'
'I love the way I look. I look hot'
Rediff.com20 Nov 2020'I never thought an invisible character like Radhiya would get me that much visibility.'
'Luck is very important in our industry'
Rediff.com18 Nov 2020'If luck favours you, with your hard work and your karma, nothing is impossible.'