“Comedy is the most difficult genre of filmmaking” – Mudassar Aziz
Sometime in 2006, I stumbled upon the cassette of a film at a family friend’s house. I had seen some snippets of a few songs from that film on television…
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Anish Mohanty
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Book Review: The Swinging ‘70s
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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Stree 2 Music Review
When the music of ‘Stree’ released in 2018, most of the songs from the Sachin-Jigar composed album ended up becoming popular. With ‘Stree 2’, the sequel of the film arriving…
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