Anish Mohanty, Author at Planet Bollywood

“Creating the Sarthak Anthem with Mannan Shaah bhai was a special journey for me” – Sahil Sultanpuri

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In the year 2019, composer Mannan Shaah and lyricist Sahil Sultanpuri joined hands for the first time for ‘Akhiyaan Milavanga’, a song from the Vidyut Jammwal – Adah Sharma starrer…

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“I wish to sing for A. R. Rahman sir” – Rupali Jagga

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The world discovered the magnificent voice of Rupali Jagga when she participated in reality shows like ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ and ‘Indian Pro Music League’. The singer, who had…

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Book Review: The Swinging ‘70s

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As somebody who was born in the 1990s, my introduction to the earlier decades has been through books and cinema. The cinema of the ‘70s, which I discovered as a…

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“I hope to work with Imtiaz Ali and Sanjay Leela Bhansali” – Aditi Budhatoki

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Aditi Budhatoki’s Instagram bio describes her as “just a normal girl, living in her own world”. Born and raised in Nepal, Aditi moved to Mumbai a couple of years ago…

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“Safarnama depicts the journey of my life in the form of songs” – Anoushka Naik

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Growing up in an artistically inclined family, Anoushka Naik got drawn to music at a very young age. She started out as a guitarist and slowly transitioned into being a…

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Raat Jawaan Hai review: A well-made, relatable show about urban parenting

Anish Mohanty

One has not seen a lot of shows being made on adult friendships. There has also been a dearth of content on urban parenting. ‘Raat Jawaan Hai’, the new Sony…

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“I am grateful for all the love Laapataa Ladies has received” – Sneha Desai

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‘Laapataa Ladies’ has had quite a journey. Last year, the film made it to the Toronto International Film Festival and garnered accolades for its sensitive portrayal of women in heartland…

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“Main To Adhura is a song that will keep growing on the listeners with time” – Sahil Sultanpuri

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Sahil Sultanpuri has had a career spanning more than two decades. In this long journey as a lyricist, Sahil has written several songs for films and non-film albums. One of…

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“I hope to portray diverse characters on screen as an actor” – Gitikka Ganju Dhar

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Gittika Ganju Dhar has built a formidable reputation for herself as one of the most refined and graceful anchors in India. Gitikka, who has been anchoring for almost 25 years…

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“Action is a genre I would love to explore” – Vedika Bhandari

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Vedika Bhandari feels grateful about the journey she has had in the entertainment industry so far. The young actor, who hails from Mumbai, has made a name and place for…

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“I might direct a film someday” – Siddhanth Kapoor

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‘Shootout At Wadala’ (2013) marked the beginning of Siddhanth Kapoor’s journey as an actor. In a career spanning more than a decade, the actor has essayed a variety of parts.…

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“I try to portray emotions as sensitively as I can” – Aarti S. Bagdi

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As a filmmaker, Aarti S. Bagdi has worked on diverse content. In the past, she has directed short films like ‘Shuruaat Ka Interval’, ‘Khamakha’ and ‘Udne Do’. She has also…

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“It is important for every individual to raise their voice against injustice” – Anwesshaa

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It is often said that an artist has a responsibility towards the society. Through their art, artists influence, inspire and show the path to people. In real life, too, one…

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“Comedy is a genre I would love to explore” – Hansa Singh

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Hansa Singh has had an eventful journey in the entertainment industry. Over the years, she has explored different mediums and has portrayed several memorable characters. She started her journey as…

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“I am happy to see Tujhe Meri Kasam re-releasing in theatres” – Viju Shah

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This year, one has seen several Hindi films, which released years back, re-releasing in theatres. While some of these films had tasted success upon their initial, some, like ‘Rehna Hai…

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“I am very happy with the way my journey as an artist is shaping up” – Bassick

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Bassick created quite a stir with his performances on the music reality show ‘MTV Hustle 03 Represent’. The rapper, who hails from Jhansi, is one of the young artists who…

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“Music has healed me in a lot of ways” – Vish

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As a rapper from Gangtok, Vish managed to carve out a distinctive space for himself on the reality show MTV Hustle 03. The rapper, who was appreciated for his performances…

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“I want to create music that makes me feel happy as an artist” – Shen B

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In the year 2021, Shayaan Bhat, whom the audience identifies by his stage name Shen B, released his debut EP titled ‘Zamaana’ independently. His new EP ‘Siyappa’ has been released…

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“I have always loved Bollywood music” – Cymbol

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Shivnesh Sumer, known more commonly by his stage name Cymbol, was born in Fiji to a family which has its roots in India. As Cymbol grew up in New Zealand,…

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Visfot Movie Review

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Sanjay Gupta started his career as a director with ‘Aatish: Feel The Fire’. He did experiment with a few genres once in a while and came up with a reincarnation…