Devansh Patel

Not so Dumb

It is easy to win awards for delivering your dialogue but what if you win one for not saying anything? The star of Golmaal is all set to tickle your funny bone in the sequel, Golmaal Returns. Read

'I'm just a shy, simple girl at heart'

Indian supermodel Mugdha Godse is the newest entrant in Bollywood, making her debut in one of 2008's most eagerly awaited films, Fashion. But will she be able to handle the transition from the catwalk to the silver screen? Read

Playing the hero

His next film, Heroes, is so close to him that he nearly cried after watching the rushes but Salman Khan also believes it is going to be a hit this Diwali. Read

Meet my friend, Anjori

Bollywood columnist Devansh Patel gets to know Anjori Alagh over an unpretentious dinner in Mumbai. Read

The grand unveiling

Hindi cinema on canvas? Architect and part-time artist Amit Pimple has taken out his brushes to immortalise Ram Gopal Varma’s blockbuster hit Sarkar Raj in paint. Read

All set to be Unforgettable

The stage is set and all roads will lead to the O2 for The Unforgettable Tour on August 24. Devansh Patel brings you the excitement, the anticipation and the sleepless nights from the Londoners who are on the verge of attending Bollywood’s biggest, best and most unforgettable night out ever Read

Bachna Ae Haseeno

While most Bollywood stars do everything they can to appear squeaky-clean, diligently concealing all their nasty little secrets, Bipasha Basu seems unconcerned by controversy. Devansh Patel spoke to the actress, who some might say has built a career on titillating public opinion Read

Rising stars

A new generation of actors have exploded like a comet in Bollywood – but will they last in India’s most competitive profession? Deepika Padukone thinks so. The beauty spoke exclusively to our Bollywood columnist about combining love and work successfully. Read

Three is the magic number

Bollywood hot shot Abhishek Bachchan spoke exclusively to columnist Devansh Patel from Los Angeles about the Unforgettable Tour, his father’s illness – and how desperate he is to perform at London’s 02 Arena. Read

Mission Istaanbul

Action hero Vivek Oberoi, who starred in Shootout at Lokhandwala, talks to our Bollywood columnist Devansh Patel about his latest role in Mission Istaanbul, out this week. Read

Riteish Deshmukh: Odd one out?

Riteish Deshmukh, one of Indian cinema’s most bankable stars, has just set off on The Unforgettable Tour. In an exclusive interview he talks to Bollywood columnist Devansh Patel about his role in the global extravaganza. Read

Jaane Tu

Bollywood columnist Devansh Patel exclusively reviews the latest Indian cinema offering, Jaane Tu, a sweet film about the lives and loves of six inseparable friends. Read

Shilpa Shetty - Unforgettable Tour

No matter how many films this slim, sexy and sultry beauty stars in, Shilpa Shetty will always be remembered in the UK as the winner of Celebrity Big Brother. Read

Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic

For the first time on screen, we will see Rani Mukerji being unable to love her co-star Saif Ali Khan in Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic. Read

Sarkar Raj

It was the moment the guides Bollywood columnist Devansh Patel had been waiting for: an exclusive interview with Abhishek Bachchan, star of the new blockbuster Sarkar Raj. Read

Author Profile

Devansh Patel is the Harrow Observer's Mr Bollywood. Born in Mumbai in 1977 Dev moved to Britain in 2002 and he has interviewed everyone who is anyone on the Indian film industry scene. As one of only three Asian journalists invited to the 2007 Baftas and a special guest at last year's prestigious Cannes festival, if it happens in Bollywood Dev is sure to know about it.

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