Kaushani Banerjee

Religion is not a sensitive topic: Devdutt Pattanaik

As he releases his new book on Sita, Devdutt Pattanaik discusses the growing trend of Indian mythological fiction.

Theatre will shrink, like cinema viewing has: Naseeruddin Shah

Actors Ratna Pathak Shah and Naseeruddin Shah open up about working together across mediums including theatre and films.

I don’t want to do flippant characters anymore: Satish Kaushik

Actor-director Satish Kaushik, returns to theatre with a romantic play, which will premiere in Mumbai later this month

Film-making is the long-term plan: Imaad Shah

Musician-actor Imaad Shah says he wants to direct films in the future. He adds that he is “good friends” with his father, Naseeruddin Shah.

Yami Gautam has made friends with her neighbours

Yami Gautam, who has shifted to a new home, likes to talks to her new neighbours.

NK Sharma was the first person to tell me I could act: Huma Qureshi

Even though Huma Qureshi has spent four years in Bollywood, she still consults her mentor, NK Sharma, whenever she is confused about any work-related decisions.

Gather around, Priyanka Chopra is sharing her success mantra

Priyanka Chopra received emails from her female fans, who are from small towns in India. Many reached out to her on Twitter.

Did you know bibliotherapy can lift your mood and cure depression?

Is it possible to find remedies to life’s ailments between the covers of a book? We ask experts, and find out more about bibliotherapy

I need to be good at everything: Mallika Sarabhai

Dancer-activist Mallika Sarabhai talks about her new dance production, her relationship with her parents, and films

When Purab Kohli hung out with jawans and found out they liked his Airlift

Purab Kohli met a few jawans from the Sikh Regiment, who are posted in the city, last weekend.

Shraddha Kapoor taking time out for family, refusing to meet her friends

Despite a hectic schedule and long shooting hours, Shraddha makes sure she spends time with her family.

We have taken our gurus for granted: Anupam Kher

Anupam Kher, who will be the voice of Paramahansa Yogananda in a docu-drama, says he would love to act in a biopic on the yoga guru.

Taapsee Pannu to start a road-safety campaign

Pannu has decided to spread awareness about road-safety by launching a campaign with the help of her friends.

Malaysia calling for Sharad Kelkar

Kelkar is set to interact with his fans in Kuala Lumpur; says there is a huge audience for Indian TV shows in the South Asian country

No holds Bard: Theatre director Rajat Kapoor on Macbeth

Theatre director Rajat Kapoor adds yet another Shakespearean play — Macbeth — to his repertoire of the Bard’s clowning adaptations

Bengali cinema is more content-driven, says actor Prosenjit Chatterjee

Prosenjit Chatterjee draws parallels in the kinds of movies made in the “regional” industry and Bollywood.

Prateik Babbar will make his comeback in horror web series Shockers

Prateik Babbar will soon be seen in an online series, which also stars Kalki Koechlin and Dia Mirza.

Family comes first: Manoj Bajpayee takes a month off to be with daughter

Manoj Bajpayee, who has been busy juggling multiple film projects this year, is taking a month off to be with his daughter.

Fitness comes first for Aditya Roy Kapur

Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival ready to push boundaries

The upcoming festival in Mumbai will showcase 182 movies from 53 countries, and an inaugural event that will feature Hollywood star Ian McKellen

Ali Fazal plans to renovate his ancestral home in Goa

Ali Fazal plans to visit his ancestral home in Goa, and get it renovated.

Tradition has kept us together: Penn Masala’s Hari Ravi

Says Hari Ravi, a member of the US-based a capella group, Penn Masala; talks about what has kept the group going strong for 20 years

Parents want to throw a party in honour of Tiger and Shraddha

Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor’s parents are hosting a bash in their kids’ honour.

I couldn’t wait to be cast as an Indian: Broadway actor Devika Bhise

Says Devika Bhise, who essays the role of mathematician S Ramanujan’s wife in her latest film; also talks about Indians working in Hollywood.

Lauren Gottlieb to learn acting from Kevin Spacey?

Talking about the classes, the actor says that she was informed by a friend about this online course and did not want to miss the opportunity to attend Spacey’s class.

I have learned Kalariyapattu, Kung Fu, Krav Maga in a year: Tiger Shroff

Shroff insists he is consciously building an action-hero image in the industry; says learning martial arts has made him calmer.

Spammed by fans: Yo Yo Honey Singh gets over one lakh emails on return

His fans are thrilled that the singer has started performing again.

All work and no play: Raj Kummar Rao’s 200-day shooting schedule

Raj Kummar Rao has been shooting for over 200 days without a break, and is gearing up for four releases this year.

I wanted to play the lead: Salim Merchant on his acting debut

Music composer Salim Merchant, who recently acted in a short film, says he refused past offers because they were small roles.

Fan tattoos Pulkit Samrat’s name, visits his home to show it to him

Some fans have unique ways of expressing their love for their idols. Pulkit Samrat experienced something similar recently when one of his fans got his name inked on her arm.