Deepali Singh

TRENDS

10 years in Bollywood: Huma Qureshi on the refreshing greyness of Monica Machado and completing a decade in the industry

Actor Huma Qureshi on the making of 'Monica, O My Darling', why it's a director's film, the characters she's played - from Mohsina in 'Gangs of Wasseypur' to Monica, and production plans.

ENTERTAINMENT

Kartik Aaryan: ‘I was behaving like a loner for a long time before Freddy shoot’

The actor talks about the physical and mental transformation he underwent for one of the most complex roles of his career.

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'India’s struggle for independence and final victory has been a resonant subject for me from childhood': author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s latest novel is a tale of sisterhood set against the backdrop of India’s struggle for freedom.

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Sitarist Anoushka Shankar: ‘It feels easier to be authentic on my tours in India’

Renowned musician Anoushka Shankar – who recently received her 8th and 9th Grammy nominations - will be visiting India for a three-city tour next month.

ENTERTAINMENT

Director Seema Pahwa: ‘Watching theatre content on OTTs might encourage a new audience to go watch live performances'

'Koi Baat Chale' is a new series, airing from November 19 on the OTT Zee Theatre, that is bringing dramatic readings to your screens.

ENTERTAINMENT

Drishyam 2's Shriya Saran: ‘It’s great that actors don’t get written off for being married or becoming parents'

The actor on her experience of being a part of Drishyam’s sequel, which released today, on growing as an actor, and roles being written for all ages

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Mumbai restaurants: Spanish culture takes centre stage at La Loca Maria’s new location at Pali Hill

The tapas menu comprises small and large sharing plates – including a smashing Gambas Al Ajillo and Charred Octopus. The dessert section has a lovely, deconstructed Tiramisu.

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‘Tanaav is based on Fauda but I think it’s a different show’: Sudhir Mishra

Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra on adapting and reimagining the Israeli series 'Fauda' to the Indian context.

ENTERTAINMENT

Mahat Raghavendra on Double XL: ‘I was given equal dialogues in Tamil and Hindi’

Tamil actor Mahat Raghavendra on making his Hindi film debut with the Huma Qureshi-Sonakshi Sinha starrer, doing a film on body positivity, and Bollywood becoming more language inclusive

LIFESTYLE-TRENDS

November 2022: Theatre festivals, best cultural events in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru

A round-up of some of the most interesting art, theatre, dance and music events happening in these cities in the coming month

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Neil Bhoopalam: The rehearsal process is like cooking a biryani; you can't rush it

The Masaba Masaba actor is gearing up for NCPA’s production of playwright Tom Stoppard’s play Every Good Boy Deserves Favour.

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Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad: 'I am a better musician now than I was five years ago'

"I went back to the basics of what I like doing. I like writing songs. I like being in the studio. I like performing at shows and I am already doing all of that, so why should I worry?”

LIFESTYLE-TRENDS

Mumbai's new restaurant, The Conservatory, offers a dining experience amid lush greenery

Step inside this newly-opened restaurant in Juhu to experience a glasshouse vibe and food that's inspired from Southeast Asian cuisine with a touch of European tapas

ENTERTAINMENT

Mismatched's Prajakta Koli: ‘In romance, I'm a lot more like Rishi than Dimple’

The popular YouTuber and actor on being a part of the second season of Mismatched and how being a content creator has given her a platform to voice her opinions

ENTERTAINMENT

Good Bad Girl actor Samridhi Dewan: 'I'm not a habitual liar...playing one was so much fun'

The actor, who essays the role of a lawyer on the SonyLIV show, speaks about her different roles on Web shows, working with Gul Panag, and the thrill of working in short films

ENTERTAINMENT

TVF Tripling actor Amol Parashar: 'I feel more comfortable on OTTs because that’s where my audience is'

The actor speaks about of the web-series TVF Tripling: Season 3, which will stream this week on Zee5, how his relationship with his own family has improved, and actors like him are finding more work now thanks to the OTT space.

HEALTH-AND-FITNESS

Fit to Lead | Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar: 'I have tried to eliminate toxic people from my life'

Namita Thapar, the executive director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, believes a disciplined eating and sleeping routine is essential for well-being because when you are fit, your mind is focussed and razor-sharp at work

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Amish Tripathi: ‘I don’t try for controversies, and I write with genuine respect’

War of Lanka, the fourth book in the Ram Chandra series, was released recently. Amish Tripathi reveals that his next will probably be set in modern times.

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‘Staying in a glasshouse by the Ganga was magnificent and surreal at the same time’: Karan Tacker

The actor shares his experience of hosting the travel show Luxe Pins which takes one on a journey of the finer things in life.

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Pushkar-Gayathri on 'Vikram Vedha' remake: ‘We never felt we were recreating anything’

Pushkar-Gayathri on how you can never make the same movie twice, and casting Hrithik Roshan as the terror-inspiring Vedha and Saif Ali Khan as the upright policeman Vikram.

ENTERTAINMENT

Hrithik Roshan: 'Vikram Vedha is the best piece of writing I have worked in'

Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan on essaying the role of a dreaded gangster in the Hindi remake of the Tamil action thriller Vikram Vedha and his process of selecting scripts now

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Adil Hussain: ‘The whole idea of acting is that I should not have any image’

The actor who hails from Assam on his connection with his hometown and on being part of the ongoing IHC Theatre Festival 2022.

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‘I want to give Dilliwalas a taste of authentic Bombay street food’: Nishit Dalal aka Bombay Boy in Delhi

From Dabeli to Black Pav Bhaji, the flavours of Bombay are alive in this food pop-up currently going on in Delhi.