The Bigger Picture

Though his first film might not have made waves commercially, he hit the bullseye with his second offering, Newton. Director Amit Masurkar talks about the art of film-making and what he loves most about it

A Fine Balance

Award-winning screenwriter Sooni Taraporevala’s VR documentary film, Yeh Ballet, chronicles a heart-warming tale in all its 360-degree glory

The Indie Actor

A poster girl for regional and art-house cinema, she is equally at ease doing Hindi, Marathi, Telugu and Bengali films — and is sitting pretty with plum projects in her kitty. Actor Radhika Apte — who is passionate about acting but hates the trappings of fame — talks about the creative world that forms her universe

Between Action And Cut

She’s a conventional beauty, one who has been quite unconventional in her real-life choices and her reel roles. An actor who doesn’t shy away from challenging herself, Aditi Rao Hydari — who’s already worked with industry stalwarts like Mani Ratnam, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Sanjay Leela Bhansali — is a self-confessed dreamer who loves chasing her aspirations in the “magical” world of cinema. On the eve of the release of the much-awaited Padmaavat, the petite performer gets up close and personal with us

Walking Into Her Wardrobe

Some are known for their acting prowess, some for their fashion statements. And then there are those, whose sartorial choices pack as much punch as their talent on screen. Darling of the couturiers and the critics alike, Kangana Ranaut lets us in on her style secrets and memories of playing dress-up with her mom’s saris

A Legacy Of Love

It’s the canonical Bollywood romance that established a new cinematic template for modern, multicultural love when it first hit the screens in 1995. Natashja Rathore demystifies the timeless appeal of Yash Raj Films’ Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in her documentary, Still Rolling — The DDLJ Story (2016), and adds a new layer of meaning to memories of our favourite cult classic

Funny Side Up!

The internet sensation who causes a laugh riot with every persona she dons is, in her own words, ambitious, emotional and lazy. Mallika Dua, a natural at bringing in the chuckles, dreams of doing much more in different mediums

Desi Boys

Defying stereotypical roles in Hollywood, they have grabbed their slice of the spotlight by wowing audiences with their endearing acts on international screens. Actors Sendhil Ramamurthy and Suraj Sharma speak about their Indian roots, journeys to fame and dream runs

Drama King

Passionate about putting on the greasepaint, eagerly waiting for his cue to stride on stage, multifaceted actor Hussain Dalal revels in the adrenaline-pumping excitement of his performances. The livewire speaks about creating drama out of every moment

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