Day: August 29, 2026

Mumbai: Television actors often grow alongside their characters. But sometimes an actress creates a conversation that goes beyond the show itself, through a performance people can’t stop talking about, or a character that becomes part of everyday conversation. Here are five names worth watching right now. 1. Adrija Roy (Anupamaa) — The One to Watch Adrija Roy doesn’t rely on just being likeable on screen. She brings a freshness to her performances that makes a young character feel real instead of written. It’s hard to do that without looking like…

Mumbai: World Photography Day, observed on August 19, is a good excuse to talk about actors who seem to have a natural understanding of the camera. Some actors have a screen presence that stays with you long after a scene ends. Others have the kind of face that can make even a simple photograph stand out. And then there are those who seem to know exactly what to do when the camera turns their way, sometimes without doing anything at all. Here are five male actors who have consistently caught…

Mumbai: Actor Aditya Khurana, who is currently seen in Kyunki Rishton Ke Bhi Roop Badalte Hain, believes social media has become an integral part of everyday life, with people openly sharing almost every aspect of their personal and professional lives. While he has no reservations about sharing things on social media, the actor admits that constant scrolling has also become an addiction for him. Talking about whether he is comfortable putting personal and professional updates on social media, Aditya says, “Yes, I have no problem posting everything on social media.”…

Mumbai: As celebrity interviews become increasingly cautious in the age of viral clips and social media outrage, Hoonur Talent Head Mohammed Nagaman Lateef believes authenticity has become harder to find. Through his podcast Honestly, Why Not?, he hopes to create a space where artists feel safe enough to speak freely, without worrying that a single sentence will be taken out of context. Reflecting on the conversations this season, Mohammed says every guest brought something unique, but one interview stood out. “Every guest brings a completely different energy, but my conversation…

Mumbai: Actor Ankur Bharddwaj is currently winning attention for his role as Nakul Maheshwari, the parallel lead in the popular show Mann Sundar. Unlike many of his previous roles, Ankur says Nakul gave him the opportunity to explore a completely different side of his acting. Talking about his character, Ankur says, “Nakul is very chulbula and dramatic, and I have never done such a role before. He is the ladla of the house. I loved the character, so I decided to take it up.” One of the most special aspects…

Mumbai: Astrologer Gauri Jain brings a rather unique lens to the social media debate, reading our obsession with sharing and scrolling through the language of planets. She explained why she believes awareness and discretion matter more than choosing a side. She said, “As an astrologer, I am neither completely in favour of nor against sharing our lives on social media. I believe the key is awareness, discretion and balance.” “Astrology itself gives us a beautiful framework to understand this. Mercury represents communication, information and social networking, while Rahu represents the…

Mumbai: Ace producer Rajan Shahi, the founder of banner Director’s Kut Production, has built a space for himself on the small screen with his ability to mix every day stories with emotional values and family love. His ongoing shows Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and Anupamaa have been audiences favourite.  He was recently honoured with the International Iconic Best Producer of Indian Television award for his show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. And what made the moment stand out was not just the award, but who presented it to him.…

Mumbai: Actor Deepakk Dutta who was recently seen in the film Daadi Ki Shaadi, doesn’t believe web series are stealing the spotlight from cinema, he sees them as two very different experiences that simply happen to be thriving at the same time. He feels the content on OTT is new which draws more audience. He said, “Whether web series attract audiences more than traditional cinema is a tricky question, and I think the two are quite different. But I feel that the content coming to OTT is new, and anything…