Saurabh Tankha The first impression you get on hearing the name – Dragon M – is of a Chinese drug lord in a Bond movie. But when you get to know that this Dragon M is a mechanical engineer whose father runs a general store in Vrindavan and his real name is Mrinal Mandal, you […]Read More
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National award-winning actor-writer-filmmaker-author ANANTH MAHADEVAN talks to SAURABH TANKHA about his book on Indian television, of content not being king anymore in the entertainment industry, on why Bollywood should be renamed Follywood, his life and more… Your book, Once Upon A Prime Time, you say is “part memoir, part history and a lot of […]Read More
Films run in his blood – his paternal grandfather was a director while his maternal grandfather a Punjabi film hero. While his maternal uncle was a well-known child artiste, his father has been a famous name of the Hindi film industry as well as the small screen. Third-generation actor SIDDHANT ISSAR tells SAURABH TANKHA on […]Read More
Having made his acting debut with Malgudi Days, he went onto direct one of the most iconic serials in international television history – Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. Today, actor-director DEVEN BHOJANI is busy writing a script for a feature film and unwinding after his latest TV serial, Bhakharwadi, ended recently. Born to Balwant Rai and Daksha […]Read More
Life has not been a bed of roses for Assamese filmmaker RATAN SIL SARMA. Hailing from Rangapara town in Sonit district of Assam, Sarma has had his share of struggles, before he became a filmmaker and even after choosing to become one. The 38-year-old recently directed Pepper Chicken which has been getting rave review by […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha If one were to give you a free pass for a play to be staged by a veteran theatreperson at one of the most iconic venues in the National Capital, would you be game for it? Under normal circumstances, you would jump at the offer but given the Covid-19 scare the world is […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha That renowned model and actress DIPANNITA SHARMA has been a history student can be fathomed from the answers she sends back as replies to the questions I had emailed to her. Each response is explained in detail and she is careful about mentioning all references and connections. Dipannita manages to score almost […]Read More
Team L&M When two engineering students and parttime conmen decide to rob a bank in the quaint town of Varanasi – a series of unfortunate events unfold! Hotstar Specials is set to take you on a laugh riot with movie, Bahut Hua Sammaan – a satire that sheds light on the struggles of today’s youth and scams that […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha It is never too easy to step out from the shadow of a successful sibling. And when that person happens to be the super-talented and successful Ayushmann Khurrana, the situation gets even more complex. But one person who has done with immense ease despite this bond is Aparshakti Khurana. Having played supporting actor […]Read More
For those of you who thought VARUN BADOLA made his acting debut as Ayushman in the TV series, Banegi Apni Baat back in 1994, read on to know that he didn’t. The actor — presently seen in the web series, Your Honour on Sony Liv and in the serial, Mere Dad Ki Dulhan on Sony […]Read More