Anish Mohanty, Author at Planet Bollywood

For composer Mannan Shaah, 2024 was a very important year. While one did not get to hear his music as much as one would have liked to, Mannan spent most…

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Rog: When MM Kreem, Neelesh Misra and Sayeed Quadri put together an ‘introspective’ soundtrack for the Irrfan starrer

Anish Mohanty

There are some film albums which get a lot of attention when they release. Then, there are some which do not create much of a noise when they arrive but…

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Book Review: The Swinging ‘70s

Anish Mohanty

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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“On Shark Tank India 4, the goal was to stay authentic while showcasing the passion behind our brand” – Wanderlooms Co-Founder Prateek Vats

Anish Mohanty

Their love for bikes, roads, and rides led Prateek Vats and Deepesh Shrivastava to launch Wanderlooms, a brand that, according to its official website, makes adventure-inspired apparel and merchandise for…

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“The release of Humsaaz – The Musical will make 2025 a special year for me” – Anwesshaa

Anish Mohanty

2024 was an important year for Anwesshaa. Apart from releasing a bunch of songs as a singer, lyricist and composer, Anwessha took her first steps into the world of acting,…

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

Anish Mohanty

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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“The writing of Cubicles has been dynamic” – Niketan Sharma

Anish Mohanty

Apart from being an actor, Niketan Sharma has written and directed several plays. While studying in Delhi, he became a part of the theatre group in Kirorimal College. He has…

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“Cubicles is one of the most fun projects I have worked on” – Ayushi Gupta

Anish Mohanty

After pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, Ayushi Gupta decided to follow her heart and pursue a career in acting. To gather an understanding of the industry and how things…

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“Cubicles has been a milestone in my career” – Abhishek Chauhan

Anish Mohanty

Abhishek Chauhan is one young actor who has proved his versatility in a short span of time. While the audience has appreciated his performance in shows like ‘Undekhi’ and ‘Asur’…

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Bada Naam Karenge review: Rajshri Productions makes streaming debut with a highly effective show addressing generational conflict

Anish Mohanty

Rajshri Productions has been a pioneer in the digital space in many ways. It was one of the first Indian production houses to launch its own YouTube channel. In the…

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Mrs Movie Review

Anish Mohanty

‘The Great Indian Kitchen’, a Malayalam film released in 2021, was about the kind of experiences a young middle-class with aspirations goes through after she is married into a family…

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Mrs Music Review

Anish Mohanty

‘The Great Indian Kitchen’, a Malayalam film released in 2021, was not a musical as such. It had just two songs composed by Sooraj S. Kurup. ‘Mrs’, its Hindi remake,…

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

Anish Mohanty

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

Anish Mohanty

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

Anish Mohanty

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

Anish Mohanty

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

Anish Mohanty

‘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

Anish Mohanty

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

Anish Mohanty

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…