interview

How Nithya Menen Went From Being A Reluctant Actor To Finding Spirituality In Cinema
The star of films such as 'Ok Kanmani' and 'Mersal' opens up about her cultural fluidity, juggling several film industries and finding her truth.
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Bulbbul Director Anvita Dutt On Film's Depiction Of Abuse, Its Idea Of Violent Justice And Men
The writer-lyricist turned filmmaker decodes Netflix's latest social horror and talks about what she hopes men will learn after watching it.
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As A Filmmaker, Im A Critic Of The Present: Shyam Benegal Reflects On His Best Films
At 85, the octogenarian is still putting a project together but what does he feel about the disappearance of the working-class protagonist from our screens?
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Economy: India's Former Chief Statistician Debunks FM Nirmala Sitharaman's 'Green Shoots' Claim
The real issue with addressing Indias economic slowdown is that there isnt enough agreement about the origins of the problem. At the end of the day, any solution has to be based on your diagnosis of the origins of the problem, argued Dr Pronab Sen.
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Ashwiny Iyer On Why 'Panga' Didn't Work And The Guilt Women Feel For Pursuing Their Dreams
In a wide-ranging interview, the director reflects on her most recent film and how she's making peace with the muted response towards it.
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Watch: Farhan Akhtar Opens Up About His Movies, Relationships And 'Don 3'
Actor-director Farhan Akhtar in a wide-ranging conversation about everything from 'Lakshya' to 'The Sky Is Pink', his relationship with his ex-wife and Bollywood's role in our political climate.
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T.M. Krishna On Recording Dalit Mrdangam Makers' Stories And Being An Ally
In Sebastian and Sons: A Brief History of Mrdangam Makers, the musician profiles the unsung heroes who have, for generations, handcrafted the beautiful percussion instrument, the mrdangam.
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Farhan Akhtar On His Personal Journey Through Films, 'Don 3' And Lots More
The actor-director on how 'Lakshya' put him in depression, what 'The Sky Is Pink' meant to him and why artists need to remove the fear of consequences when it comes to politics.
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CAA: UP Minister Says Victims Of Police Torture Can Complain To Police About Torture
Shrikant Sharma, Uttar Pradesh energy minister and govt spokesperson, said in an interview that activists who alleged brutality by the police should move court or complain to the SITs.
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Does Heartache Lead To Better Music? Prateek Kuhad, Poster Boy Of Millennial Pain, Has The Answer
The musician on touring anxiety, dating and why romanticisation of pain is a trap artists should avoid.
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