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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

Shanaya Gets Ready For Love...

Shanaya Gets Ready For Love...

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2025

'In Shanaya's first film, she has taken such a big risk...'

The Lady Who Inspired Anupam Kher To Direct Again After 23 Years

The Lady Who Inspired Anupam Kher To Direct Again After 23 Years

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2025

There's a reason why Anupam Kher directed Tanvi The Great.

'He Was A Sarvashresth Brahmin. I'm In Awe Of People Like That'

'He Was A Sarvashresth Brahmin. I'm In Awe Of People Like That'

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2025

'What would Ravana do in today's time?'

Why Sitaare Zameen Par Was 'Indianised'

Why Sitaare Zameen Par Was 'Indianised'

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2025

'What is fascinating about Aamir sir is that the audience in him is still alive and throbbing.' 'He still cries. He still laughs.'

Meet The Rs 2,000-3,000 Crore Actor

Meet The Rs 2,000-3,000 Crore Actor

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2025

'None of us are the Rs 2,000 or 3,000 crore guys. She's the one who has beat us.'

'When I Go To A Hotel, I Check Under The Bed'

'When I Go To A Hotel, I Check Under The Bed'

Rediff.com   8 May 2025

'A Lufthansa crew member reached a hotel in the middle of night and slept.' 'The next morning, something fell and she bent to pick it up.' 'She saw a dead body under the bed!'

'We Are Still Struggling'

'We Are Still Struggling'

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2025

'The audience wants content.' 'If your trailer lands, if your teaser runs, if people like the songs, they will definitely come.'

'If Border Is Anyone's, It Is Sunny Uncle's'

'If Border Is Anyone's, It Is Sunny Uncle's'

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2025

'Sunny sir keeps me distracted from my morning sickness.'

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

'Neena Gupta And I Would Fight A Lot'

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2025

'I need to work to find some joy in this life.'

'All Your Money Goes In Keeping Up This Lifestyle'

'All Your Money Goes In Keeping Up This Lifestyle'

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2025

'When there is a money crunch in the industry, actors like us are the ones who face budget cuts. Not the big actors.'

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2025

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'

'Doors Don't Open Easily For Us'

'Doors Don't Open Easily For Us'

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

'We have to keep knocking on it before we get a response.'

'I Will Not Go Under The Knife But...'

'I Will Not Go Under The Knife But...'

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

'I always say that if somebody is not coming from a billionaire background, if they come from normal, non-filmi backgrounds, please don't come to become an actor because it's very, very challenging.'

'Salman Will Add His Naughtiness'

'Salman Will Add His Naughtiness'

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2025

'I go to Salmanbhai every day before the shoot.' 'I write straight scenes, simple scenes. He will read them and add a little bit of spice.'

'We Don't Know India'

'We Don't Know India'

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2025

'I believe India is very different from Bombay, Delhi and Kolkata.'

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2024

Rahul Rawail remembers his mentor Raj Kapoor.

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Has Fatherhood Changed Varun?

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2024

'Since childhood, I have enjoyed playing with children. Even when I did films early in my career, I would make sure that whatever content I am putting out, kids should be able to watch these films.'

'Never Put Anyone To Sleep During Sex'

'Never Put Anyone To Sleep During Sex'

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2024

'Imagine having a conversation with your parents, where you say, "I want to break up with someone because he's bad in bed".'

'Pushpa Is Home'

'Pushpa Is Home'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2024

'The whole India will come together to celebrate one film and that film is our film.'

'How Did Nehru End Up As PM?'

'How Did Nehru End Up As PM?'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2024

'About whether I'm worried it will blow up into something, no, I'm used to these things.' 'I am a voice in the city and have said quite a few things that may have ruffled feathers. But I stuck with them because it's your truth.'