“I enjoy delving deep into the script”

Designer, philanthropist and actor Nyla Masood talks about her latest venture, her varied experiences in the film industry and more How did you start your journey in Bollywood?  It was around 2007-08 when a friend of mine wrote his first script. He insisted I take up the work since I was the only designer he […]

An interval like no other

Film producer Siddharth Anand Kumar gives an insight into the production scene in India amid the global pandemic The entertainment industry has not escaped the wrath of the Coronavirus pandemic. The film industry has come to a standstill, with cinema halls shut and production coming to a halt. Film producer Siddharth Anand Kumar, Saregama VP […]

Home alone with Disney+

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Disney launched its streaming service in India – giving us the chance to relive our childhood You come back home from school, switch on the TV and start watching your favourite show ‘Hannah Montana’. Or, it’s a Sunday morning and ‘High School Musical’ appears on TV – and you can’t stop […]

Game’s not over

Patriot recommends a few sports documentaries and series one can watch during this period of quarantine As the Coronavirus holds the world in its vice-like grip killing more than 80,000 people, entire nations have gone into lockdown, shutting all services and asking people to stay at home.  Sporting events from all over the world, right […]

Bollywood beats lockdown blues

From sharing life lessons to reciting poetries – Bollywood celebs are entertaining their fans even amid lockdown Do you need some motivation to clean that messy corner of your room? Or, do you want some life lessons or guidance? Well, no need to watch DIY videos or read a self-help book. Because Bollywood celebrities are […]

“Working at Paramount is a dream come true”

Film producer Shardul Sharma talks about his journey from Shiamak Davar’s dance studio to one of Hollywood’s biggest studios First things first. How did you venture into film production? Tell us about your journey. In India, I started my career with Shiamak Davar (ace Bollywood choreographer/ dance director/ producer) at the age of 16. I performed as […]

‘I have consciously worked on my craft’

Actor Ekavali Khanna talks about her journey in the film industry EKAVALI KHANNA is one of the few female actors in the country who have managed to carve a niche for themselves — playing a variety of interesting characters, while mostly staying away from the commercial space. Despite a late start to her acting career, […]

It’s a wrap!

Globally, the film industry is at a standstill amid the coronavirus outbreak. Here’s how it has been affected by the global pandemic FILMMAKING AND filmgoing – what do these two have in common? Both require people gathering in large groups, that too at close quarters. And that is what has always made this art form […]