Harrow Observer - Columnists - Bollywood

Seek and find gem of a thriller film

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DEVANSH PATEL finds Hide and Seek a knockout suspense yarn made in pure virtuoso style

New talent ... Akhtar has their number

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DEVANSH PATEL meets Farhan Akhtar, who has both produced and stars in the forthcoming thriller, Karthik Calling Karthik

Heading for the top

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Breaking into Bollywood is Amruta Patki who DEVANSH PATEL found to be charming and confident

Feel the force

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Director Apoorva Lakhia has turned his considerable energies into producing the thriller Hide N Seek, writes DEVANSH PATEL

Obsession of the year

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Like everyone else before him, Bollywood correspondent DEVANSH PATEL falls for Ishqiya leading lady Vidya Balan

Movie with a message

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DEVANSH PATEL speaks to Gul Panag, who stars in a critique of the media industry that examines its place - and power - in society

Bollywood: Uplifting tale of sales

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year is a tale of perseverance and passion that will have you going door-to-door singing its praises.

Bollywood: Don't 'Paass' on one of the year's best

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Devansh Patel discovers Paa is a thoughtful and moving but still entertaining film with a stand-out performance from its lead.

Bollywood: From TV to film star via radio

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

DEVANSH PATEL meets the actress who became an overnight sensation after using a four-letter word in her debut film

Bollywood: When Dev met Amitabh Bachchan

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In part two of this exclusive interview, Amitabh Bachchan re-introduces himself as a hero to Devansh Patel.

Bollywood: Dev brings out the child in Bachchan

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In part one of this exclusive interview, Gazette columnist DEVANSH PATEL meets the iconic Amitabh Bachchan who plays a 13-year-old child in his most challenging role in three decades

Bollywood: An engrossing tale of life behind bars

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

DEVANSH PATEL looks at Jail, the latest film from Madhur Bhandarkar,and finds it leads him on a journey of hope

Bollywood: Fitting tribute to the father of indian film

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Harishchandrachi Factory, a masterpiece directed by Paresh Mokashi, is a definite Oscar and Bafta winner,writes DEVANSH PATEL in this world exclusive review

Bollywood: Transformed into a Wembley rock star

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

DEVANSH PATEL meets Ajay Devgn, whose latest film, London Dreams, is set to get Wembley rocking from Friday,October 30

Bollywood: A mystery that will keep you guessing

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

You'll be trying to figure this film out for ages afterwards,writes Devansh Patel.

Bollywood: Simple fare - but worth waking up for

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

DEVANSH PATEL reviews Wake Up Sid and finds it an enjoyable and spirited spectacle, if a little straightforward

Bollywood: Back with the best

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Hindi film columnist DEVANSH PATEL caught up with the new goddess of cinema,Mugdha Godse, to talk about her second big project

Bollywood: Gaining new depth

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Meet an actor with a spirit of an adventure.

Bollywood: Acid Factory trailblazer

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Acid Factory may have enough gore, ultra-stylised violence and clever references to satisfy his fans, but for the rest of us, it is further evidence that this director has never played by the rules - not even his own.

Bollywood: a tough edge to hot babe

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

SHE is her own 'wanted' poster. She's smart, sharp, sleek, sweet, sultry, savvy and surprising. And in every other respect, she is sensational. On the eighth day, God created Dia Mirza. And it was really good.