Neena Gupta: ‘I observe people all the time’

Neena Gupta: ‘I observe people all the time’

Manju Mishra’s wobbly walk makes it evident that her knees are aching. Her steely determination, however, prevents her from buckling under pressure, financial or emotional. Manju’s ups and downs are effortlessly brought to life by actor Neena Gupta in directors Jaspal Singh Sandhu’s and Rajeev Barnwal’s Vadh, a thriller streaming on Netflix. Anupam Kher and […]

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For ‘Faadu’ actor Saiyami Kher, it is the script and instinct above anything

For ‘Faadu’ actor Saiyami Kher, it is the script and instinct above anything

Actor Saiyami Kher | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Saiyami Kher has lived most of her life far away from Mumbai despite her family’s connection to Bollywood. Her grandmother is yesteryear actor Usha Kiran, and her parents, Adwait Kher and Uttara Mhatre Kher, were popular models in the 1980s. In her interviews, Saiyami has recounted her […]

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‘Ghoomer’ a unique story, not just another film on cricket: R Balki

‘Ghoomer’ a unique story, not just another film on cricket: R Balki

Describing “Ghoomer” as a unique cricket movie, filmmaker R Balki says his next directorial venture is his way of giving back to the sport. Known for films such as “Cheeni Kum”, “Ki and Ka” and “Pad Man”, Balki is directing and producing “Ghoomer”. The movie features Shabana Azmi, Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher and Angad Bedi […]

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The bottomless wish box of R. Balki: On ‘Chup,’  Guru Dutt, and more

The bottomless wish box of R. Balki: On ‘Chup,’ Guru Dutt, and more

The ‘Chup’ director talks about the motivation behind creating a serial killer who silences film critics, and what fuels his creative pursuits The ‘Chup’ director talks about the motivation behind creating a serial killer who silences film critics, and what fuels his creative pursuits You can critique his cinema, but can’t ignore R. Balki’s creative streak. Known […]

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