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Bulbul Sharma

‘A unique film will always find its way to the audiences’

Chief operating officer of the production house DAR Media, Sethumadhavan Napan speaks to Bulbul Sharma about the new support system emerging for quality films...

Nomad chef: Anthony Bourdain was a curious traveller and scholar of food

‘Being a chef is a lot like being an air-traffic controller: you are constantly dealing with the threat of disaster. You’ve got to be...

Journey to the top of the world

Last month, Sangeeta S. Bahl became the oldest Indian woman to summit Mount Everest. The 53-year-old mountaineer, who has already climbed six of the...

IIFA Awards returns to Bangkok this month

The 19th edition of International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards will be held at Bangkok’s Siam Niramit Theatre from 22-24 June.  The three-day event,...

Veere Di Wedding is not another run-of-the-mill ‘chick flick’

Veere Di Wedding—starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania—opened to packed movie halls on Friday. Directed by Shashanka Ghosh,...

Breaking the taboo around the subject of menstruation

Bollywood celebrities, medical professionals and social activists gathered for a special event in Delhi to mark the Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May. Bulbul...

Twinkle Khanna: Let the heart be your guide

Twinkle Khanna, who made her Bollywood debut in 1995, gave up her chequered acting career after eight long years in the industry. Today, she...

‘Youngsters prefer Sufi music over other genres’

In this conversation with Guardian 20, singer Raman Kapoor talks about the challenges he faced while remaking the popular track, “Mere Rakshe Qamar”, originally...

Lesle Lewis: Songs of myself

Composer, producer and singer Lesle Lewis, among the pioneers of India’s independent music scene, speaks to Bulbul Sharma about his attempts to reinvent his...

‘I am greedy for perfection and finesse, not for acclaim’

Renowned designer Neeta Lulla, best known for her bridal couture and Indian wear, has been a part of the fashion industry for the last...

From club gigs in New York to jazz concerts in India, Gary has seen it all

Despite the general optimism about the growing live music scene in India, for jazz singer-songwriter Gary Lawyer the scope for independent musicians here is...

Sumeet Vyas leaving the comfort zone

After being featured in the 2012 film English Vinglish, actor and screenwriter Sumeet Vyas became a known face in Bollywood. He speaks to Bulbul...

Silver is the gold standard of modern jewellery design

Silver jewellery, being much cheaper than white gold or platinum, has become an obvious choice for style-conscious buyers these days. It’s a stable investment,...

‘Theatre taught me how to be a method actor’

Tamannaah Bhatia, a prominent face in Telugu and Tamil cinema, is also known for her roles in Hindi films like Himmatwala (2013), Entertainment (2014)...

Beauty products from South Korea taking over the market

The beauty industry, much like the fashion world, thrives on reinvention. Old trends give way to new, and anything out of date is replaced...

DJ Candice Redding on making a mark in a male-dominated industry

Candice Redding is a Johannesburg-born music producer and DJ, who has taken India’s EDM scene by storm. One of the fastest growing independent artistes...

Raghu Dixit: Melodic sublime

The Raghu Dixit Project is among the first independent musical outfits from India to have gained worldwide recognition and a truly international fan base....

Gauri Khan on mastering the art of interior design

With a clientele that includes but is not limited to the top celebrities from the film industry, ace interior designer Gauri Khan has carved...

‘I want to make my audience part of the creative process’

Singer, songwriter, composer and now a radio show host, Sona Mohapatra speaks to Bulbul Sharma about connecting with people over the airwaves, and touching...

YouTube sensation from Armenia, rapper Super Sako is on his India tour

Armenian rapper Super Sako, who shot to fame for his 2016 hit song “Mi Gna”, enthralled the audiences with his power-packed performance on 31...

Pankaj Kapur: An actor’s actor

Pankaj Kapur has been a highly-regarded professional actor for over four decades now, known for his commitment to excellence in theatre, television and cinema...

Festival of memories and a tribute to India’s musical genius, Talat Mahmood

Jashn-e-Talat by Sahar Zaman, a celebration of the life and work of yesteryear icon Talat Mahmood, was organised at Delhi’s India Islamic Cultural Centre...

Combining different ideas to create a classic garment

Q. When did you come up with the label and what inspired it? A.  Malasa was born in 2014. We wanted to create something that...

Bollywood lost its brightest star on the day Sridevi died

India’s first female superstar, Sridevi passed away on 24 February in Dubai. The sudden and untimely death of the 54-year-old actress has sent shockwaves...

Meet the fitness guru of Bollywood’s biggest stars

Q. When did you first think about starting your career as a fitness instructor and how did it finally happen? A. I have always been...

Traumas and challenges of being a single woman in India

Author and journalist Sreemoyee Piu Kundu’s fourth book, Status Single: The Truth About Being a Single Woman in India, launches on 10 March in...

‘As a filmmaker, you reinvent yourself every 7 to 8 years’

Q. How was VYRL Originals conceived and what got you interested in the project? A. It was a collaborative effort, conceptualised with Devraj Sanyal ...

Manushi Chhillar on top of the world

Q. You were crowned Miss India in June 2017, and then Miss World in November of the same year. What was this tremendous journey like? A....

Grammys 2018: Most talked about moments from music’s biggest night

Rapper Kendrick Lamar’s performs “XXX” and “DNA”  An electrifying opening act by Kendrick Lamar was a seamless mix of rap and rock on the stage....

‘Our fan base has remained loyal to us for over 19 years’

Q. How was your experience of performing in Delhi this time for Bollywood Music Project?  A. Whenever we are on stage it is pure and...

‘Street art adds a touch of colour to boring urban life’

Accalimed street artist Ben Eine recently collaborated with the American lighter brand Zippo to create an artwork spanning 17,500 square metres on a sparse,...

Malhotra’s ‘most cherished’ work wins Broadway award

It is one of my most cherished works”, says ace fashion designer Manish Malhotra, who has won the Best Original Costume Design Award for...

‘My old songs are still trending on the internet’

King of pop Daler Mehndi, who in no time carved a niche for himself with his debut album Bolo Ta Ra Ra (1995), is...

Boman Irani: Playing the part

You’ve recently said that for you, getting the physical appearance of a character right is less important than tapping into his psyche. Could you...

‘There are lots of people who try to copy me in their videos’

Neha Kakkar, who has lent her voice to party anthems like “Aaj Blue Hai Paani” , “Second Hand Jawani” , and “Kala Chashma” ...

‘I love it when the crowd sings along with me’

Q. How important do you think music festivals, like Enchanted Valley Carnival (EVC), are for promoting multiple genres of music? A. Today’s youth don’t just...

‘Painting by hand is better than creating digital art’

How has your experience been of working as an art director on some of Japan’s most enduring animation films, like  Laputa:Castle in the Sky,...

Bizarre trends breaking the traditional norms of beauty

The beauty industry is constantly evolving, with new trends hitting the market every few months. While some trends seem to stay on and get...

‘It’s nice to meet someone who is reading the same book’

Social media is a wonderful space. Given its power and reach to connect diverse sets of audience on almost every perspective, it has also...

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