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

Anish Mohanty

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…

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“Working with Rajshri Productions was a childhood dream” – Saadhika Syal

Anish Mohanty

When you speak to Saadhika Syal, the one thing you realize is that she is somebody who radiates positivity and humility. The actor, who left behind a thriving career in…

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“I enjoy the process of writing film and non-film songs equally” – Siddhant Kaushal

Anish Mohanty

A few years ago, Siddhant Kaushal arrived in Mumbai with the dream to make a name for himself as a singer in the Hindi film and music industry. Destiny, however,…

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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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Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour produced by Saregama Live and Ripple Effect Studio kicks off to a rousing reception in Delhi

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour kicked off last night at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, and wow, it did deliver! With over 40,000 fans filling the stadium, the energy was unreal, creating a…

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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…

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“Action is a genre I would love to explore” – Vedika Bhandari

Anish Mohanty

Vedika Bhandari feels grateful about the journey she has had in the entertainment industry so far. The young actor, who hails from Mumbai, has made a name and place for…

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“I might direct a film someday” – Siddhanth Kapoor

Anish Mohanty

‘Shootout At Wadala’ (2013) marked the beginning of Siddhanth Kapoor’s journey as an actor. In a career spanning more than a decade, the actor has essayed a variety of parts.…

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“I try to portray emotions as sensitively as I can” – Aarti S. Bagdi

Anish Mohanty

As a filmmaker, Aarti S. Bagdi has worked on diverse content. In the past, she has directed short films like ‘Shuruaat Ka Interval’, ‘Khamakha’ and ‘Udne Do’. She has also…

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“It is important for every individual to raise their voice against injustice” – Anwesshaa

Anish Mohanty

It is often said that an artist has a responsibility towards the society. Through their art, artists influence, inspire and show the path to people. In real life, too, one…

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“I am very happy with the way my journey as an artist is shaping up” – Bassick

Anish Mohanty

Bassick created quite a stir with his performances on the music reality show ‘MTV Hustle 03 Represent’. The rapper, who hails from Jhansi, is one of the young artists who…

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“Music has healed me in a lot of ways” – Vish

Anish Mohanty

As a rapper from Gangtok, Vish managed to carve out a distinctive space for himself on the reality show MTV Hustle 03. The rapper, who was appreciated for his performances…

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“I have always loved Bollywood music” – Cymbol

Anish Mohanty

Shivnesh Sumer, known more commonly by his stage name Cymbol, was born in Fiji to a family which has its roots in India. As Cymbol grew up in New Zealand,…

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“It was wonderful collaborating with Sheeba Lateef and Prem Murti on a beautiful ghazal like Aaye Abhi Toh” – Nihira Joshi-Deshpande

Anish Mohanty

Nihira Joshi-Deshpande always had an affinity towards ghazals. The singer-composer, however, had not gotten the chance to explore the genre much in her musical career. Recently, Nihira got the opportunity…

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Bench Life review: A simple, humorous and effective take on the bench culture in the corporate world.

Anish Mohanty

In the Hindi entertainment space, one has seen a variety of shows on corporate life. Such shows tend to be relatable and appeal to a large section of the audience…

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Vidya Balan appointed as the National Ambassador for a campaign for early cancer detection

Planet Bollywood Special Correspondent

Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation, News 18 Network today announced the appointment of Bollywood actress Vidya Balan as the national ambassador for the second phase of the ‘Sanjeevani: United Against…

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“I want to leave behind a legacy of good art” – Arfi Laamba

Anish Mohanty

By his own admission, Arfi Laamba has had a rather unconventional journey in the world of cinema. The young man, who hails from a small town in Punjab, has carved…

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“I want to compose for films of different genres” – Akshay Menon

Anish Mohanty

After working as a music producer on several successful films over the years, Akshay Menon made his debut as a music composer earlier this year with ‘Main Ladega’. While the…