All stories by Deepti Patwardhan
Twelve Final Days Review: The Federer Tribute
Rediff.com21 Jun 2024Given that Twelve Final Days doesn't really delve into the genesis of Roger Federer, the ups and downs of his career, the assumption is that it is meant for people who are already familiar with his work, observes Deepti Patwardhan.
The Man Who Never Gives Up
Rediff.com25 Feb 2023No matter who the opponent, or how big the adversity, Andy Murray never backs away from the fight, observes Deepti Patwardhan.
In Grand Slam Goodbye, Sania Goes Boldly
Rediff.com27 Jan 2023In the 18 years that she has been on tour, Sania Mirza was the standard-bearer for tennis in the country. Never before had an Indian player dominated from the back court with such conviction. Deepti Patwardhan Salutes the Incomparable Sania Mirza.
Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?
Rediff.com26 Dec 2022Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.
Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup
Rediff.com9 Dec 2022Richarlison is a rarity among the overindulged footballing elite. In a World Cup which has been overshadowed by social issues, Brazil's latest football sensation is championing more than just one cause, observes Deepti Patwardhan.
Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis
Rediff.com12 Nov 2022Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had made it near impossible for their peers to live, and thrive, amongst them. But the coming generation, which hasn't been as scarred by defeat at the hands of the Big 3, may make tennis unpredictable again.
Federer Evoked Wonder And Emotion Like No Other
Rediff.com26 Sep 2022Federer may have set the benchmark on how to do tennis retirements. He didn't go out in a blaze of lonely glory but in the warmth of friendships formed over the years, observes Deepti Patwardhan.
Shabaash Mithu Review
Rediff.com15 Jul 2022Two things keep Shabaash Mithu relevant: Taapsee Pannu and the sheer grit of the Mithali Raj story, observes Deepti Patwardhan.
Shabaash Mithu Trailer: Well-Timed Hit
Rediff.com21 Jun 2022Taapsee Pannu portrays the vulnerability of a young Mithali Raj stumbling into a hostile India camp to the confident captain to went on to inspire generations of players, observes Deepti Patwardhan.
Kaun Pravin Tambe Review
Rediff.com1 Apr 2022Shreyas Talpade plays the titular role with aplomb, applauds Deepti Patwardhan.
King Richard Review
Rediff.com26 Mar 2022Will Smith, who had once portrayed the irreverent Muhammad Ali with such aplomb, brings the character of Richard Williams alive. The accent, the dialect, the body-language and the ever-present chip on the shoulder, observes Deepti Patwardhan.
Big Bang Moment: '83 promises FIREWORKS
Rediff.com1 Dec 2021Like India's '83 World Cup campaign itself, the movie looks like a rollicking ride, notes Deepti Patwardhan.
Rashmi Rocket Review
Rediff.com14 Oct 2021Rashmi Rocket suffers from overcrowding. Through its runtime of nearly two hours, it hints at too many issues without sinking its teeth into any, observes Deepti Patwardhan.
Break Point review
Rediff.com1 Oct 2021Break Point is an emotional ride into Indian tennis' ultimate fairytale gone wrong, observes Deepti Patwardhan.