All stories by Satish Bodas
Salman's Urgent Message For Ganpati Festival
Rediff.com29 Aug 2024'It's better if everyone uses eco-friendly Ganesha idols.'
Aamir, SRK's Last Salute To Mr Bandekar
Rediff.com24 Aug 2024Quite a few film folk attended the prayer service of veteran photographer Pradeep Bandekar, who passed into the ages on August 11.
Salman Celebrates The Life Of Dharmaveer
Rediff.com22 Jul 2024Quite a few film folk turned up at the trailer launch of Dharmaveer 2: Mukkam Post Thane, that continues to tell the tale of the late Shiv Sena leader Anand Dighe.
'I was trying to discover myself'
Rediff.com18 Mar 2024'In 2009, I was trying to discover myself as an actor, and that's when the journey started. I'm 41 years old and have been associated with this film for 16 years.'
Farewell, Ghazal Samrat Pankaj Udhas
Rediff.com27 Feb 2024Ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas's last rites were performed with full state honours.
Mumbai's Tallest Ganesha
Rediff.com22 Sep 2023Satish Bodas captures glimpses from some of Mumbai's famous Ganesh Mandals.
'Kalnirnay belongs to the people of India'
Rediff.com16 Feb 2023'Kalnirnay is like a bible for any family.'
'Marathoners don't get respect'
Rediff.com14 Jan 2023'The marathon is run at a certain pace. It's not easy.'
Mumbai's Oldest Ganesh Pandals
Rediff.com8 Sep 2022Rediff.com's Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and offers glimpses of some interesting Ganeshas in Mumbai.
Bappa Is In Mumbai!
Rediff.com1 Sep 2022As Mumbai immerses in prayer and celebration for the next 10 days, Satish Bodas/Rediff.com visits four of the oldest Ganesh pandals in the city, where Mumbaikars seek the Lord's blessings.
Mumbai's Angel In Disguise
Rediff.com17 Dec 2021'They say when they come in front of me they feel happy and like they are not sick.' 'As long as I am alive, I will do this work.'
Vishy Anand as never before!
Rediff.com7 Feb 2020From a life built on challenges and studded with victories, India's beloved chess champion, Vishwanathan Anand plucks out a few important lessons.
10 unique things to experience in Kerala
Rediff.com30 Aug 2019Rediff.com's Satish Bodas takes us on a trip to Kerala with these stunning pictures.
Ganpati Bappa Morya! The Lord is back
Rediff.com13 Sep 2018We bring you a sneak-peak of the action unveiling on the streets of Mumbai
Photos! How to kill time at model auditions
Rediff.com2 Jul 2018Auditions can be stressful. But they are also the time to unwind and catch up on lost sleep.
Heart-throb Vidyut Jammwal melts our hearts with roses
Rediff.com17 Nov 2017Romance was in the air, when the actor walked in with a bunch of white roses at the third edition of the GQ Fashion Nights.
Wait! Did Shahid just wear gold gloves like MJ?
Rediff.com14 Nov 2017Presenting the best of menswear showcased at the GQ Fashion Nights.
PHOTOS: Biggest and oldest Ganpatis of Mumbai
Rediff.com27 Aug 2017Rediff.com's Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and discovers some famous and biggest ones.
The oldest Ganesh pandals in Mumbai
Rediff.com13 Sep 2016Satish Bodas goes pandal hopping and discovers these historically significant ones.
In pics: How Mumbai's poor celebrate Ganpati
Rediff.com12 Sep 2016Satish Bodas visits the homes where Ganesha brings some cheer.