Anish Mohanty, Author at Planet Bollywood

With ‘Rasiya’ (‘Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva’), Tushar Joshi has scored his biggest hit as a singer. The romantic number from the Ranbir Kapoor – Alia Bhatt starrer became popular…

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“I plan to sing more often now” – Amitabh S Verma

Anish Mohanty

In the ‘90s, Amitabh S Verma attended the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) and formally learnt the craft of film editing. While he entered the film industry as…

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Vikram Vedha Movie Review

Anish Mohanty

The Tamil-language feature film ‘Vikram Vedha’ ranks as one of the best thrillers made in the country in the last couple of years. The narrative of the film was designed…

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Atithi Bhooto Bhava Movie Review

Anish Mohanty

In the past, actor Pratik Gandhi and director Hardik Gajjar had collaborated on a Gujarati (‘Vaahlam Jaao Ne’) and a Hindi (‘Bhavai’) film. ‘Bhavai’, in fact, was that film that…

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Chhalle Mundiyan Movie Review

Anish Mohanty

With multiple successes under his belt, Ammy Virk has had a great year so far. His latest film ‘Chhalle Mundiyan’ has released directly on a streaming platform. While there would…

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Siya Movie Review

Anish Mohanty

As a producer, Manish Mundra has lent his support to films like ‘Ankhon Dekhi’, ‘Masaan’, Newton’, ‘Kadvi Hawa’, ‘Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi’ and others. His choices as a producer clearly reflect…

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“I feel happy to get the opportunity to play a variety of characters” – Nikita Rawal

Anish Mohanty

As an actress, Nikita Rawal is known for her memorable performances in films like ‘Black & White’ and TV shows like ‘Ammaa Ki Boli’. Nikita has also delved into the…

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“Knowledge gives you longevity as a music composer” – Vikram Montrose

Anish Mohanty

Vikram Montrose has had a very interesting journey as a composer in the Hindi film industry. The Sanjay Dutt produced ‘Hasmukh Pighal Gaya’, which was the first film he worked…

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College Romance Season 3 Review: Vastly entertaining new season deals with some pertinent issues

Anish Mohanty

While conceptualizing ‘College Romance’, the creative team at TVF seemed to be clear about one thing. They would stick to the theme of the show faithfully and would refrain from…

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Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva Movie Review

Anish Mohanty

‘Brahmastra – Part One: Shiva’, undoubtedly, is the most expensive Hindi film of the year. The film features mega motion picture stars and is said to be the most expensive…

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Cuttputlli Movie Review

Anish Mohanty

‘Ratsasan’, the Tamil language film released in 2018, is regarded as one of the best thrillers made in the country in recent times. While many non-Tamil speakers had also seen…

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“It’s never too late to follow your passion” – Krishna Kotian

Anish Mohanty

“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream”, goes a famous quote by British writer C. S. Lewis. Krishna Kotian is surely somebody who…

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“Sunny Leone and Remo D’Souza loved Naach Baby as soon they heard it” – Vipin Patwa

Anish Mohanty

In the last couple of years, composer Vipin Patwa has largely composed music for films. He has worked on several notable films like ‘Daas Dev’, De De Pyaar De’, Bhuj…

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“I feel happy to start my journey as a producer with Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey” – Mannan Shaah

Anish Mohanty

While it is quite common for actors and directors to turn producers, one has come across very few instances of music composers becoming film producers. Known for his melodies in…

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“I want to explore different genres as a director” – Manish Mundra

Anish Mohanty

For years, Manish Mundra was a successful entrepreneur. He was far removed from the film industry but enjoyed watching cinema. An interesting turn of events led him towards producing his…

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“My motherland inspired me to become a musician” – Nilotpal Bora

Anish Mohanty

Nilotpal Bora’s music takes you to the lush green valleys of Assam. The composer, who cites his home state as a major source of his inspiration, has composed songs for…

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“I want to create and release songs of varied genres through my music label” – Sandesh Shandilya

Anish Mohanty

In recent times, many notable names from the music industry like Vishal Bhardwaj, Salim – Sulaiman, Amit Trivedi and Arijit Singh have launched their own music labels. Through their independent…

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“I would love to compose and produce music for films” – DJ Shadow Dubai

Anish Mohanty

The name Satheerth Kunneth might not ring a bell but if you follow today’s music scene, you would be familiar with the name DJ Shadow Dubai. As soon as Kunneth…

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“Working with Mithoon sir was a magical experience” – Keshav Anand

Anish Mohanty

Keshav Anand made his debut as a singer in the Hindi film industry with the mellifluous number ‘Bheege Naina’ from the 2013 film ‘Enemmy’. Though he received appreciation for the…

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“A. R. Rahman sir is the reason I wake up everyday with a will to create good music” – Parag Chhabra

Anish Mohanty

Parag Chhabra discovered his calling early in life. His musical journey started with singing at school functions and there came a time when he realized he had a keen interest…