“I have always been drawn towards finite shows” – Mrinal Dutt
In his decade long career in the entertainment industry, Mrinal Dutt has essayed a wide variety of roles. With ‘Hello Mini 2’ he reprises the character of Danny which he…
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“We document our thoughts and experiences through our songs” – The Yellow Diary
While the media describes them as an alternative rock band, the members of the band The Yellow Diary believe their music encompasses several genres and sonic identities. The band, which…
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“I have made a conscious effort to play progressive characters on-screen” – Supriya Pilgaonkar
Ahead of the world television premiere of ‘Suraj Pe Mangal Bhaari’, Supriya Pilgaonkar talks about the experience of working on the film, choosing to play progressive characters, doing films more…
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“After finishing a project, I take a break for a month or two” – Gulshan Devaiah
Warm, candid and honest – these are some of the words one would use to describe Gulshan Devaiah. I have had the good fortune of speaking to him on several…
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“I might get back to acting if I get an interesting role” – Tarun Dhanrajgir
Actor turned filmmaker Tarun Dhanrajgir on Bolo Hau, using Hyderabad as a character in his film, getting back to acting and more. What made you decide on making a film…
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“I am glad Bolo Hau turned out to be my debut film” – Jahnavi Dhanrajgir
Jahnavi Dhanrajgir recently made her big screen debut with ‘Bolo Hau’. In this interview, the actress talks about the kind of preparation she had to undergo before facing the camera,…
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“I want to back quality content as a producer” – Niraj Kumar Mishra
In a career spanning over two decades, Niraj Kumar Mishra has worked as a writer, showrunner, creative director, researcher, executive producer and several other capacities on some of the most…
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“I hope someday I get to write a script for a film and direct it myself” – Krishna Bharadwaj
Krishna Bharadwaj is best known for playing ‘Tenali Rama’ in the TV show with the same title. The actor, however, has a huge body of work behind him and has…
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“For an outsider, getting an opportunity in Bollywood is very difficult” – Monal Gajjar
After doing a cameo in the Hindi feature film ‘Maai’ a couple of years back, Monal Gajjar recently announced her arrival in Hindi cinema with the Satish Kaushik directed ‘Kaagaz’.…
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“I want to invest in stories that have a heart” – Akshay Kumar Parija
From growing up in Balidhip, a remote village in Odisha, with scarce resources to carving his identity as a successful entrepreneur and a filmmaker, Akshay Kumar Parija’s journey and success…
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‘Gunday is a film that allowed us to be best friends!’ – Arjun Kapoor decodes how his bromance with Ranveer Singh in Gunday gave India an on-screen jodi that people loved instantly
Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh’s on-screen bromance in Gunday was an instant hit as audiences really loved their camaraderie! On the 7th anniversary of the film’s release, Arjun speaks about…
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“My biggest driving force behind turning a composer was Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan sahab” – Mannan Shaah
On 17 January 2021, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, one of the celebrated classical musicians in the history of India, left for his heavenly abode. His music, much of which is…
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“I hope there will be many more milestones along the way” – Niraj Kumar Mishra
Two decades back, in the year 2000, writer-filmmaker Niraj Kumar Mishra started his journey in show business with the iconic show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati – Season 1’. In the last…
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“I feel I have just started my journey” – Shweta Pandit
Shweta Pandit made her debut as a recording artiste at the age of four when she sung a couple of songs for composer Ilaiyaraja which were used in the Mani…
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“It is extremely important to be ethical and empathetic in life” – Manish Mundra
You feel inspired when you see the kind of achievements Manish Mundra has had in his life. After being a successful entrepreneur for years, he launched his company Drishyam Films…
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“Storytelling is an age-old technique of bringing people together” – Mehreen Jabbar
‘Ek Jhoothi Love Story’ is a sharp departure from the kind of work you have done in the past. As a filmmaker, you are largely known for dabbling in dark…
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“Ek Jhoothi Love Story does talk about certain social issues but in a light-hearted manner” – Madiha Imam
You have been a part of the TV industry in Pakistan for a long time and ‘Ek Jhoothi Love Story’ is your first show on the web. The show has…
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“If the political climate gets better someday, I would love to do projects in India” – Bilal Abbas
‘Ek Jhoothi Love Story’ is your first project on the web. Was working in this space any different from doing a film or a TV show? There was no difference…
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“I want to keep making films of different genres” – Anees Bazmee
Anees Bazmee has a reputation for making comedies that turn out to be hugely successful. Most people tend to forget that he is the man who has written dramas like…
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Piya Basanti: Composer Sandesh Shandilya on what went behind the creation of this iconic non-film album
‘Piya Basanti’, the non-film album completes twenty years of its release. The album, which featured the voices of Ustad Sultan Khan and K.S. Chithra, remains one of the most successful…
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