Interviews Archives - Page 2 of 26

In the year 2006, one heard Soham S Chakravarty’s voice in a Hindi film for the first time when he crooned the chartbuster ‘Dil Laga Na’ for ‘Dhoom 2’, the…

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“I feel privileged to be a part of a film like Sitaare Zameen Par” – Divy Nidhi Sharma

Anish Mohanty

As a screenwriter, Divy Nidhi Sharma is having a golden run. The man, who has maintained his position as one of the top writers on Indian television, forayed into films…

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“Andaaz 2 has its heart in the right place” – Suneel Darshan

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From his father, producer and distributor Darshan Sabharwal, Suneel Darshan inherited the love for cinema. Suneel began his career as an independent producer with the 1988-released actioner ‘Inteqam’ which featured…

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“We would love to compose for films” – Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash

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Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash have carried the legacy of their illustrious father, sarod legend Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, forward through their music. In the process, they have…

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“Cannot wait to start working on Bollywood soundtracks” – Natania and Subhi

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For a while, Natania and Subhi have been collaborating on several music-based projects. In the past, one has seen the two of them come together for tracks like ‘Mumbai Magic’…

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“Travelling to different countries has helped me grow as a musician” – Mumzy

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British-Bangladeshi sensation Mumzy has been making and releasing music for more than a decade and a half now. In all these years, his drive for experimenting with different genres and…

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“This year is all about pushing boundaries” – DJ LYAN

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Kokka’, a single which released more than a year ago, marked the first collaboration between DJ LYAN and Khushi K. A couple of months ago, the two artists collaborated again…

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“I would love to compose music for a Bollywood film” – Kunal Chaudhry

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When you visit the Instagram profile of Kunal Chaudhry, the one thing you realize is that his life revolves around music. The singer-songwriter has been making music and performing for…

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“I am drawn to content that has emotional grit and thematic depth” – Nanda Yadav

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Nanda Yadav has years of experience behind her as an actor. After facing the camera for several projects over the years, Nanda has now turned producer with ‘Hawks’, a film…

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“I feel happy to get back into playback singing with Chal Re Mana Jaau”: Nihira Joshi-Deshpande

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‘Ata Thambaycha Naay!’ has been one of the most appreciated Marathi films to have released this year. Directed by Shivraj Waichal, the film also boasted of a good album put…

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“I enjoy every aspect of filmmaking” – Kussh S Sinha

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It is often assumed that people hailing from film families have it easier than those who come from the outside. Kussh S Sinha, however, had to wait for a long…

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5th September is a simple story told with utmost honesty – Kunal Shamshere Malla

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Kunal Shamshere Malla started his career as an educationist and entrepreneur. Since he always had a creative bent of mind, he ended up acting in a few films. He turned…

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“My biggest strength is my instinct” – Neeta Shah

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It is quite impossible to put Neeta Shah into a box. She became a chartered accountant, launched a marketing company, wrote a novel and now, wears the hat of a…

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“There is no greater art form than cinema” – Imran Khan

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When you speak to Imran Khan, you realize he is a patient listener and somebody whose heart is filled with empathy. The actor decided to move away from the arc…

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“The very first draft of Sitaare Zameen Par was approved by Aamir Khan sir and Prasanna RS sir” – Divy Nidhi Sharma

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As a writer, Divy Nidhi Sharma straddles across different mediums. And, he does that quite smoothly. Apart from writing ‘Anupamaa’, one of the most successful shows to have been churned…

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“Chidiya is a sweet and honest film about two children” – Amitabh S Verma

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In a career spanning more than three decades, Amitabh S Verma has contributed to cinema in different capacities. Apart from writing songs for films like ‘My Brother…Nikhil’, ‘Ankahee’, ‘Bas Ek…

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“Formal training is very important for a writer” – Sonal Sheopori

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While Sonal Sheopori started her career in cinema as a production manager, she ended up embarking upon a career as a screenwriter. Sonal is one of the writers on ‘Guri…

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“Music has been a blessing in my life” – Vishwaraj Pandit

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When one is born in a family comprising musicians of high repute, one is bound to be drawn towards music. Vishwaraj Pandit was born to Pandit Pratap Narayan and his…

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“Language should never be a barrier for a musician” – Gulraj Singh

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When you have a look at the filmography of music composer, producer and singer Gulraj Singh, the one thing you realize is that he has not restricted himself to any…

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“I want to do an out-and-out comedy film” – Sadia Khateeb

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Born and brought up in Bhaderwah, a small town in the Jammu division of Jammu and Kashmir, Sadia Khateeb had never dreamt of making a career in the movies. While…