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About Rachana Parekh

After acquiring a degree in commerce, Rachana Parekh enrolled in journalism at Xavier’s Institute of Communication, Mumbai. And within no time the Gujju gal was reporting for a weekly suburban newspaper by Mid-Day. But the magic and masti of movies lured her to take up a job that required spending endless hours outside film studios, chasing the earthly celestial bodies and trying to demystify filmmaking with the moviemakers. It’s been over a decade the curly-haired has been passionately reporting and writing about the Hindi film industry. She learnt the ropes of film journalism at Cine Blitz, enhanced her skills at BollywoodLife dot com and, now, is determined to make good use of her experience for www.pandolin.com to create a platform for the little known heroes of the glitzy world. When she isn’t thinking about films, she’s indulging, sometimes overindulging in food, travel, books and people.
Latest Posts | By Rachana Parekh
For me, Main Aur Charles is a case study of various characters
9 years ago

For me, Main Aur Charles is a case study of various characters

Writer-director Prawaal Raman prefers to make films based unknown situations. In an exclusive chat the talented filmmaker talks about Main Aur Charles.
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The 20-year long romance with Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
9 years ago

The 20-year long romance with Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

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William Somerset Maugham said, “The love that is longest is perhaps the love that is never returned,” but Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge has proved otherwise.
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Shaandaar’s character is closest to the real Alia Bhatt
9 years ago

Shaandaar’s character is closest to the real Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt, gets candid about her role in the quirky and funny shaadi film Shandaar, directed by Vikas Bahl and co-starring Shahid Kapoor.
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Jackie Da was the first actor I thought of for Makhmal – Shanoo
9 years ago

Jackie Da was the first actor I thought of for Makhmal – Shanoo

Star casting director Shanoo Sharma talks about what made her cast Jackie Shroff in the role of a sensitive father in Faraz Ali’s short film, Makhmal.
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I came to mainstream cinema to reach out to a wider audience
9 years ago

I came to mainstream cinema to reach out to a wider audience

In part 2 of our exclusive interaction with filmmaker Kabir Khan, he talks about his transition from making documentaries to mainstream films & more.
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My character causes all the confusion and chaos in Singh Is Bliing
9 years ago

My character causes all the confusion and chaos in Singh Is Bliing

The gorgeous Lara Dutta, who stars in Prabhu Dheva’s Singh Is Bliing reveals what made her do the film, her character and her future plans.
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My films have to be happy and entertaining – Prabhu Dheva
9 years ago

My films have to be happy and entertaining – Prabhu Dheva

Director Prabhu Dheva opens up about Singh Is Bliing, his equation with Akshay Kumar and why he enjoys making happy films.
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Comedies are like a breath of fresh air
9 years ago

Comedies are like a breath of fresh air

Khiladi King Akshay Kumar who is back to tickle our funny bones with Singh Is Bliing talks about his love for comedies and more.
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a film that reflects how I feel about cinema today
9 years ago

Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a film that reflects how I feel about cinema today

Filmmaker Kabir Khan began his journey making documentaries. In 2006, he shifted to fiction feature films and made thought-provoking average grossers to monster hits. 2015 saw him delivering …
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I don’t think I can go back to being what I was before Katti Batti
9 years ago

I don’t think I can go back to being what I was before Katti Batti

Kangana Ranaut, the current live wire of the big screen known for her riveting choice of roles, talks about her forthcoming film Katti Batti.
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