The Written Journey of Kevin Rego
A curated archive of articles, interviews, and stories featured across leading publications.
Kevin’s Finest
Kevin on Stardust: The ₹85 Lakh Lawsuit That Shook Bollywood
In this Stardust International feature (December 1999), Kevin captured one of Bollywood’s most sensational legal battles. The story dives into Karisma Kapoor’s high-profile lawsuit in London, blending the drama of celebrity stardom with the harsh realities of success, money, and the price of fame.
Kevin on The Shahenshah: Amitabh Bachchan's Timeless Bollywood Reign
In this captivating feature from Stardust International, Kevin Rego chronicles the illustrious career of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan. The article traces his rise from a struggling actor to a global superstar, blending personal triumphs, political ventures, and enduring legacy, as documented in this classic piece.
About Kevin
Kevin Rego is a journalist and storyteller whose works have appeared in leading newspapers and magazines. His writing spans in-depth interviews, human-interest stories, and critical features that capture the essence of our times.
Paper ages, but the story never does.
The yellowing edges and the faded ink remind us that while paper changes, the words retain their power. This gallery is a tribute to the permanence of storytelling.
To interview is to listen deeply and write with clarity.
Each dialogue here is shaped by curiosity and care. The result is not just an exchange of words, but a record of perspectives that continue to inspire.
The cable box sits gathering dust. Beneath the television, an IPTV device blinks, over 5000 plus channels for a fraction of the cable price. On the coffee table, a smartphone glows with YouTube clips, Hotstar highlights, Instagram reels.
Twinkle Khanna’s visit to London was a special one. The actress, who has always been known for her elegance and grace, spoke candidly about her experiences in films and her love for London. She interacted warmly with fans and shared memories of her journey in the industry.
Autumn is fading in New York. Central Park’s leaves — once lush and green — now lie in soft drifts of pale yellow and gold along the winding paths. The air has sharpened, the trees are nearly bare, and the light grows weaker each day.
These are heady times in the South Asian media in UK .The market has never seen such frantic activity; what with more and more channels pushing their way through in a market already jostling for space. And viewers! Ah, yes viewers.
Pioneer Boulevard in Artesia, a city southeast of Los Angeles, USA, is a bustling commercial hub for the Indian community. Think Southall Broadway, Ealing road, or for that matter Belgrave Road in Leicester. Only this one’s more hygienic, has less traffic and spacious roads for a smooth passage of traffic.
Forty-something Anshu Jain, who belongs to the Jain community – known for their business acumen – is head of Global Markets at Deutsche Bank and is responsible for turning the bank into a bond-market powerhouse
Late last month, the 12th floor of the Time Warner building near Central Park in New York was buzzing at 8 am on a Saturday morning. The bi-annual gathering of SAMMA (South Asian Media and Marketing Association) had personalities of South Asian origin who have made a mark in this industry.
For nearly two decades, they have virtually ruled Bollywood. Their ever-increasing fan base has no age bar and crosses boundaries and cultures.
Aamir, Shah Rukh and Salman (not necessarily in that order) have been the stalwarts in an industry that has seen actors come and go before you could say box-office!
The Gujarati community in Britain seems to be basking with pride. Some 50 years after the majority of them migrated to Britain from Africa, one of them has made it to the corridors of power at Westminster.
Kevin Rego meets up with Mohammed Al Fayed, the man whose son Dodi, loved and four years ago died with Diana, Princess of Wales. A Savvy exclusive.
It was a cold, wet evening in London. But that was not enough to dampen the enthusiasm of scores of Asian youth as they waited in a serpentine queue to enter the Empire Lounge, a trendy nightclub at Leicester Square.
He is not your quintessential star. He does not have the looks. He does not pump iron like most macho actors. He has his mom on his speed-dial and apparently still continues to take 1500 rupees (£21) as pocket money from her.