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“I am extremely grateful to both my parents for everything and they will always live within me” – Suneel Darshan

Anish Mohanty

When you get into a conversation with Suneel Darshan, one of the things you realize is that he is somebody who is deeply attached to the memories of both his…

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Tere Ishk Mein Music Review

Anish Mohanty

One always look forward to the music of films made by Aanand L Rai. While his first two films, ‘Strangers’ (2007) and ‘Thodi Life Thoda Magic’ (2008) had some decent…

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“The music of The Girlfriend is very close to my heart” – Hesham Abdul Wahab

Anish Mohanty

The Rashmika Mandanna starrer ‘The Girlfriend’, which released in theatres today, has had a long promotional campaign. The music of the film, scored by Hesham Abdul Wahab, has played an…

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“Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari will always have a special place in my heart” – Mallika Chhabra

Anish Mohanty

When Mallika Chhabra was in school, she joined the theatre club to make friends. Little did she know that this will lead her towards discovering her calling in life. Mallika…

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“We worked on the music of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge for months” – Lalit Pandit

Anish Mohanty

‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’, one of the most successful and loved films in the history of Hindi cinema, completes thirty years of its release today. Released on 20 October 1995,…

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Music Review Tu Meri Poori Kahani

Anish Mohanty

1993 proved to be a defining year in Anu Malik’s career as a music director. While the composer had delivered several hits in the ‘80s, his career was going through…

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“Court Kacheri is a special project for me” – Ashish Verma

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In the last few years, one has seen Ashish Verma deliver memorable performances in several notable films and shows including ‘Chashme Baddoor’, ‘Gurgaon’, ‘InMates’, ‘Bhavesh Joshi Superhero’, ‘Sui Dhaaga: Made…

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

Anish Mohanty

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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Saiyaara Music Review

Anish Mohanty

Whenever a young love story, featuring fresh faces in the lead roles, arrives, one has good expectations from its music. While it does not happen very frequently now, there was…

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“I hope to work with Imtiaz Ali and Sanjay Leela Bhansali” – Aditi Budhatoki

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Aditi Budhatoki’s Instagram bio describes her as “just a normal girl, living in her own world”. Born and raised in Nepal, Aditi moved to Mumbai a couple of years ago…

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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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“Main To Adhura is a song that will keep growing on the listeners with time” – Sahil Sultanpuri

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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

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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

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‘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

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

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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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“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…