Interviews Archives - Page 21 of 26

Born as Nathalia Pinheiro Felipe Martins in Brazil, Nathalia Kaur visited India for the first time in 2012 to shoot for the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar. She appeared in a couple…

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“I have no intention of taking a break from films again” – Karann Nathh

Anish Mohanty

It has been several years but the music of ‘Yeh Dil Aashiqana’ continues to be very popular. It is, arguably, one of the best scores by Nadeem – Shravan. The…

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“I hope Bollywood welcomes me with open arms” – Ganesh Venkatram

Anish Mohanty

Ganesh Venkatram is a popular face down South, especially in the Tamil film industry. Now, he is about to make his debut in the Hindi film industry with ‘Guns Of…

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“If my work contributes to even a small change in the society or compels people to think, I will be happy” – Malayalam filmmaker Bijukumar Damodaran on his new film Veyilmarangal

Anish Mohanty

With three National Film Awards to his credit, Bijukumar Damodaran or Dr. Biju, as he is commonly known in the Malayalam film circle, is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers…

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“Happily Ever After is a reflection of my sensibilities and the kind of content I want to make” – Navjot Gulati

Anish Mohanty

I first spoke to Navjot Gulati a couple of weeks about his then upcoming film ‘Jai Mummy Di’. The film would have marked his debut as a feature film director.…

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The Prem Anand interview: Odisha’s numero uno composer on being called a music scientist, 26-year long journey in the industry, Bollywood plans and more

Anish Mohanty

It has been twenty-six years since he started his career as a music composer and till today, Prem Anand is the most popular and successful music director in the Oriya…

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Interview: Navjot Gulati on his decade-long journey in the film industry, debut feature film Jai Mummy Di and more

Anish Mohanty

‘Versova Hustler’ – a pseudonym given to Navjot Gulati has now become synonymous with his decade long journey in Mumbai and in the Hindi film industry. He is a man…

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“I hope to open an acting and dance academy someday” – Shruti Sharma

Anish Mohanty

Back home in Lucknow, Shruti Sharma was dreaming of becoming an actress but had not found the right outlet yet. She finally got a platform to showcase her skills and…

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“I plan to come up with a lot of films in the near future” – Suneel Darshan

Anish Mohanty

Suneel Darshan started his career as a producer with ‘Intaqaam’ in 1988 and then, became a director with ‘Ajay’ in 1986. During his journey in cinema, spanning more than three…

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“I realised I was not happy working in mainstream Hindi cinema” – Rohena Gera

Anish Mohanty

Rohena Gera wrote TV shows for GEC channels and was a part of a couple of commercial Hindi films as a writer. And after doing all this, she realised she…

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“I want to be a part of the best films across different industries” – Varun Shashi Rao

Anish Mohanty

After working close to a decade in the advertising industry and being the face of several popular brands, model-actor Varun Shashi Rao is all set to take a giant leap…

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“I will make sure that success never goes to my head” – Dhvani Bhanushali on being the youngest Indian singer to cross the 1 billion mark on YouTube

Anish Mohanty

She is the youngest singer in the country to have hit the 1 billion mark with two songs on YouTube. Despite all the success and adulation she has received at…

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“There is still a desire to direct a film” – Naveen Kasturia

Anish Mohanty

Naveen Kasturia would always be counted as one of those people who spearheaded the digital revolution in the entertainment space. In the last couple of years he has, of course,…

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“I am waiting for an evolution in the film industry” – Neil Bhoopalam

Anish Mohanty

In 2006, Neil Bhoopalam made his debut in cinema with Shatrughan Sinha’s home production ‘Mera Dil Leke Dekho’, a film which largely went unnoticed. He bounced back with an impactful…

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“I said a ‘no’ to Prassthanam when it was first offered to me” – Chahatt Khanna

Anish Mohanty

Despite being an actress and working in several popular TV shows in the last several years, in the recent times, Chahatt Khanna’s name was in the news for all the…

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“I had left behind my family business and it was important for me to prove myself” – Anuj Sachdeva on his 10 year long journey in the entertainment industry

Anish Mohanty

He has spent a decade in the entertainment industry and yet, when you speak to Anuj Sachdeva, you realise he has the excitement and the zeal of a newcomer who…

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“Web and television can co-exist together if we enhance the quality of content and execution” – Niraj Kumar Mishra

Anish Mohanty

Niraj Kumar Mishra started his career with the very first season of the iconic quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ and then, went on to contribute as a writer and a…

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“The toughest part of being an actor is to keep your sanity intact” – Aman Uppal

Anish Mohanty

A couple of years Jaipur boy Aman Uppal arrived in Mumbai and today, as he admits himself, the city feels like home. In this interview, he talks about his new…

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Flautist Paras Nath talks about his journey in the world of music and In Bollywood

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

Your father Pandit Amar Nath has been a legendary flautist, apart from being a music composer and music conductor. Is that the reason you picked the flute as your instrument?…

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“I love playing hip-hop and Bollywood music on turntables” – DJ Raytrix

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

What started as a hobby for DJ Raytrix soon became a full-fledged profession and today, he is counted among the best DJs in the country. In this interview, his love…