Interviews Archives - Page 11 of 27

Priyanka Sinha Jha has spent more than two decades working as a film journalist. The time she spent in and around the Hindi film industry and the countless interactions she…

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“Aamir Khan’s inputs helped me in writing Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaaye better” – Israr Ansari

Anish Mohanty

The Aamir Khan – Sonali Bendre starrer ‘Sarfarosh’ completes 24 years of its release today. The film marked the directorial debut of John Matthew Matthan and also proved to be…

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“I want to make socially relevant films” – Amitabh S Verma

Anish Mohanty

Almost every day, a good number of people arrive in Mumbai with dreams in their eyes. While some have acting aspirations, there are some who wish to see themselves being…

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“We will be releasing songs across different genres this year” – Swaraag

Anish Mohanty

Swaraag is one Indian band that serves as a solid representation of fusion music. Formed in the year 2014, the band features musicians playing instruments ranging from a Rajasthani morchang…

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“Novelisation aids in character building” – Sam Bhattacharjee

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A couple of years back, Sam Bhattacharjee started his professional journey as a VFX supervisor. The foal, however, was to write and direct films. The British-Indian filmmaker took the first…

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“I wish to play an athlete someday” – Yogesh Bhardwaj

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Actor Yogesh Bhardwaj left quite a mark with his portrayal of Thakur in ‘Lost’. The Yami Gautam starrer, which premiered on Zee5 a couple of weeks back, registered high viewership…

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“Shah Rukh Khan has always been a huge inspiration” – Ronit Agrawal

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The acting bug had bit Ronit Agrawal when he was still in school. As he grew older, he worked towards honing his craft and soon, he was taking up professional…

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“This ten-year-long journey as a composer has been highly memorable” – Mannan Shaah

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On 12 April, 2013, ‘Commando’ released in theatres worldwide. The film featuring Vidyut Jammwal, Pooja Chopra and Jaideep Ahlawat in principal roles, emerged as a box-office success. The action thriller…

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“Composers should work towards creating songs that have a long shelf life” – Sujeet Shetty

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When you speak to music composer, singer and lyricist Sujeet Shetty, the one thing you realize that he is somebody who is extremely passionate about his craft. He also has…

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“Making Potluck has been one of my best professional experiences” – Rajshree Ojha

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After directing films (‘Chaurahen’, ‘Aisha’ and X: Past Is Present’) and producing a TV show (‘Bin Kuch Kahe’), Rajshree Ojha made her foray into the digital space with ‘Potluck’, a…

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“Doing films is the end goal for me” – Saachi Bindra

Anish Mohanty

When an actor get a lot of appreciation for a four-minute long music video, you know there is something special about them. Saachi Bindra made a mark with her performance…

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“I believe in doing a lot of preparation before playing a character” – Umar Sharif

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After working as a model for years, Umar Sharif finally got to realize his dream of becoming an actor when Aneez Bazmee offered him the chance to play a brief…

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“I am hoping the Hindi version of ‘DaMaN’ gets a lot of love from the audience” – Vishal Mourya

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The release of ‘DaMan’ on November 4, 2022 proved to be a turning point for Odia cinema. There haven’t been too many instances of an Odia film resonating with a…

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“I want to focus on singing original songs” – Shahid Mallya

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Shahid Mallya has an earthy voice that leaves you mesmerized every time you hear it on a soundtrack. The singer, who broke out with the Pritam composed mellifluous melody ‘Rabba…

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“It takes a lot of time for outsiders to get prominent parts in films or shows” – Samridhi Dewan

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Last year, Samridhi Dewan received praise from all quarters for her performance as Maya Ahuja in the SonyLIV series ‘Good Bad Girl’. While the show had its share of positive…

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“Imtiaz Ali has been one of my favourite collaborators” – Joi Barua

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Joi Barua is a musician whom you cannot put in a box. It’s impossible to predict the kind of music this artist, who doesn’t believe in boundaries, will come up…

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“An Action Hero is a film I feel proud to be associated with” – Parag Chhabra

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In 2022, Parag Chhabra left a mark with his compositions for the Jahnvi Kapoor starrer ‘Good Luck Jerry’. ‘An Action Hero’, his second release of the year which featured Ayushmann…

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“The success of Blurr proves that the audience is hungry for good thrillers” – Pawan Sony

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More than two decades ago, Pawan Sony started his journey as a journalist and documentary filmmaker. His goal was to write and direct films but there was limited scope for…

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“Kaagaz 2 has been one of my special projects so far” – Smriti Kalra

Anish Mohanty

When you speak to Smriti Kalra, one of the things you notice about her immediately is that she is a very positive person. This aspect of her personality also reflects…

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“I will direct a film when I get the right opportunity” – Ashish Shrivastav

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Ashish Shrivastav started his career directing some of the most popular shows made in the history of Indian television like ‘Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii’ and ‘Kasamh Se’. Over the years,…