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Spontaneity with soul: Delhi band ventures out on an unplugged route

Delhi-based acoustic band Unplugged Project has performed over 800 gigs across the globe since its formation in 2014. The three-member band comprises Manish Gunthey,...

‘I trained a lot for my role in Salman’s Bharat’

Actress Disha Patani made her acting debut in Bollywood with M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story in 2016. The sports drama, based on the life of the...

Madhuri Dixit: Queen of hearts

Madhuri Dixit made her acting debut in 1984. What followed was a dream run of blockbuster hits, showbiz stardom and critical acclaim. Having spent...

Stories inspire me to write my lyrics: Ankur

Singer-songwriter Ankur Tewari has been receiving praise from all quarters for his work as a music supervisor in Zoya Akhtar’s recent blockbuster Gully Boy. The...

P. V. Sindhu: Game on

In 2016, P. V. Sindhu became the first Indian ever to win an Olympics silver medal in badminton, heralding a golden age of the...

‘We are planning to do a couple of web series’

Filmmakers Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K., popularly known as Raj & DK, speak to Guardian 20 about the kind of cinema that appeals to them. The...

Grammy-nominated musician offers tuneful lessons to young listeners

Hindustani classical singer Falguni Shah is one of the three Indian-origin musicians nominated for the Grammys this year (the award ceremony is scheduled for...

This classically-trained vocalist is now composing edgy EDM music

Popularly referred to as the youngest EDM prodigy of India, musician Ritviz Srivastava, a.k.a. Ritviz, became famous with his hit song “Udd Gaye”. The...

Emraan Hashmi: In a league of his own

Actor Emraan Hashmi had a fairly successful start in Hindi cinema with a string of box-office hits, but that didn’t stop him from constantly...

Women take centre stage in this web series about friends

Amazon Prime Video’s Four More Shots Please—starring Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari, Bani J. and Maanvi Gagroo—is a story of four urban “flawed” women sharing a...

‘Punjabi music expresses so many flavours of life’

In the late ’90s, singer Jasbir Jassi became popular for mainstreaming folk Punjabi melodies and lyrics through his pop-infused songs. He speaks to Bulbul...

My upcoming films are very exciting: Sidharth

Sidharth Malhotra recently became the first ever male actor in India to endorse a makeup brand for women. He is the face of MyGlamm,...

Indian classical and jazz influences gave this German band its sound

The influence of rock, Indian and electronic music is evident in the compositions by the Frankfurt-based band Max Clouth Clan. Despite having their roots...

‘I always feel a child-like wonder about music’

Canadian singer-songwriter Louise Burns recently concluded her debut multi-city tour of India. She speaks to Bulbul Sharma about discovering new cultures through music.   “I love...

‘I’ve never cared about commercial viability’

Zero’s director Aanand L. Rai speaks to Guardian 20 about his experience of working with Shah Rukh Khan, his love for filmmaking and his middle-class upbringing.   Q. What...

‘We think of punk as an attitude, jazz as a genre’

British musician Dave Morecroft, who is part of the five-member punk-jazz band WorldService Project, speaks to bulbul sharma about creating music and performing live.   The...

‘I never want to limit myself as an actor’

Vikrant Massey began his acting journey with television in 2004 and became a household name through shows such as Balika Vadhu and Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo. Massey got...

Lucky Ali: For the love of music

Singer and musician Lucky Ali shot to fame with the release of his first studio album, Sunoh, in 1996. He has since done playback...

India’s luxury market is currently in a phase of rapid & dynamic growth

The 2009 Disney film Confessions of a Shopaholic is not just a quirky tale of modern consumption trends in the West. It echoes the...

‘Idea of the villain has evolved in Bollywood’

Veteran actor Puneet Issar, who gained immense popularity for his role as Duryodhan in the TV show Mahabharat (1988–1990), speaks to Guardian 20 about...

Creator of a superhero universe, Stan Lee was driven by superhuman talent

Legendary comic-book writer and creator of such world-famous characters as Spider-Man, Thor and Hulk, Stan Lee passed away on 12 November at the age...

‘There’s a lot of humour and irony in Mirzapur’

The co-directors of Amazon Prime Video’s  Mirzapur, Karan Anshuman and Gurmeet Singh, speak to Guardian 20 about the idea behind their soon-to-be-released gangster drama...

This actor-turned-comic’s métier is humour that everyone can relate to

“In today’s time, there is only one king and that is content,” says actor Ajay Gehi, who has recently forayed into standup comedy with...

‘#MeToo will make the industry a better place’

Actress Neha Dhupia, in conversation with Guardian 20, speaks about her 15-year-long acting career and the art of staying relevant. She also touches upon her...

Kajol: Always in limelight

There was a phase in the 1990s and early 2000s when almost every major Bollywood production featured Kajol as the female lead. But of...

This indie band has coined a genre of their own, called ‘Hindustani trap’

Bengaluru-based electronic music band Argenil, comprising producer/percussionist Rohit Gandhi and guitarist/DJ Anil Prasad, is known for having created a unique musical genre called “Hindustani...

‘At my age, it’s difficult to get interesting roles’

National-award winning actor, Riddhi Sen speaks to Guardian 20 about his latest film, Helicopter Eela, alongside Kajol. The 20-year-old actor also talks about the USP of...

Bryan Adams: The best of me

Canadian singer and songwriter, Bryan Adams is an international sensation. His fan base spans continents and his songs are loved by listeners across generations....

Colour theory: Nothing superficial about make-up

Wearing make-up is about more than just applying a combination of cosmetic products to enhance one’s features. It is  an extension of your personality...

‘I want to do projects that are challenging’

Popular TV actress Shweta Tiwari was recently in Delhi for the premiere of her latest theatrical production, Jab We Separated. During her visit to...

Arjun Rampal: An actor with a difference

Arjun Rampal’s Bollywood portfolio is impressively diverse, featuring main leads as well supporting parts, positive roles as well as negative ones. He speaks to...

After dancing, acting was a big step for me: Daisy

Daisy Shah made her acting debut with Salman Khan in Jai Ho, in 2014. The 34-year-old has since then been seen in films like...

Inventor of the zitar, Niladri Kumar is reinventing classical fusion music

Fusion music exponent Niladri Kumar gave his first public performance at the age of six, and now, around two decades into his career, he...

‘Genres are meant for those who limit their own creativity’

Composers Sachin Sanghvi and Jigar Suraiya, popularly known in Bollywood as Sachin-Jigar, speak to Bulbul Sharma about making music for Hindi films and their...

Gumball 3000 Rally: Supercars, highways and a sense of community

The 2018 edition of  the Gumball 3000 Rally, which started on 4 August in London and finished on 12 August in Tokyo, marked the...

Akshay Kumar: Bollywood’s gold standard

Akshay Kumar has proved his mettle in Bollywood time and again, first as an action hero, then, in the middle stages of his career,...

TV host Sahil Khattar on creating his own place in the entertainment industry

YouTube star Sahil Khattar’s journey in the entertainment industry has not been easy. Despite tasting success at a very young age—he was a popular...

‘I am not an actor by accident, but by choice’

Ankita Lokhande, of Pavitra Rishta fame, will soon make her Bollywood debut as Jhalkari Bai in Manikarnika alongside Kangana Ranaut. She speaks to Guardian 20...

Hyderabad to host the 31st edition of World Design Assembly next year

The 31st edition of the World Design Assembly will be hosted in Hyderabad in October 2019. The biennial conference addresses issues related to urban...

Anil Kapoor: In the prime of life

Actor Anil Kapoor, who was recently in Delhi to attend a promotional event for his latest film Fanney Khan, speaks to Bulbul Sharma about...

A design project that breathes new life into Delhi’s neighbourhood shops

kirana or neighbourhood retail stores, confectioneries and other small businesses continue to thrive in urban, semi-urban and rural areas across India. Despite the growth...

A timely film that addresses the issue of body-shaming

Directed by Atul Manjrekar and produced by Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra, Fanney Khan addresses the issue of body-shaming and throws light on the struggles of a person...

‘I have been writing funny stories since I was in school’

Comedian and YouTuber, Kanan Gill speaks to Bulbul Sharma about India’s emerging standup comedy scene, his ongoing stint as a talent-show judge, and the...

On her debut India tour, Ukrainian pianist Dinara Klinton is winning hearts

Ukrainian pianist Dinara Klinton is currently on her first visit to India and is all set to perform at Delhi’s Kamani Auditorium on 28...

‘The right prop can define a character and drive the plot’

Russell Bobbit is a veteran prop artist who works with Marvel Cinematic Universe, and has associated with Hollywood films like Iron Man and Ocean’s...

‘I’ve always wanted to impact people positively’

Actor Amit Sadh is known for his strongly portrayed roles in films like Kai Po Che! (2013), Sultan (2016) and Sarkar 3 (2017) among others. All set for the...

Set a goal and achieve it with IAYP’s award programme

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award started its Indian chapter, the IAYP, in 1962 to promote young leaders. Over 50 such youngsters received the...

An architect from the Netherlands is making sustainable design fashionable

Jeroen Wolterink is a well-regarded architect and interior designer from the Netherlands, whose work combines natural symbols and traditional crafts with contemporary design techniques....

Teenage prodigy invents farmer-friendly IoT device

Ishan Malhotra, a high-school student in Jaipur, has invented an IoT device, the first of its kind, which can be used by farmers to...

The Indian maestro and his mastery of Western music

Naresh Sohal, who passed away earlier this year, was the first India-born composer to receive global acclaim in Western classical music, and the first...

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