Day: August 29, 2026

Mumbai: Rajan Shahi and Deepa Shahi, the producers of superhit TV show Anupamaa under their banner Shahi Production Pvt Ltd, have another reason to celebrate as the show and its leading performers were honoured at the International Iconic Awards. This marks another achievement for the team behind one of television’s most popular shows. At the International Iconic Awards, Anupamaa was recognised as the International Iconic Most Popular TV Show. The honour reflects the show’s popularity and its strong presence among television viewers. The celebrations also include Shivam Khajuria, who received…

Mumbai: Raksha Bandhan is a celebration of sibling love, but for Mohammed Nagaman Lateef, Talent Head at Balaji Telefilms and founder of the International Iconic Awards, the festival is also about the special relationships he has built over the years. While he does not have a biological sister, Mohammed considers several women in his life as his sisters and looks forward to celebrating the occasion with them. Talking about the people who tie Rakhi to him, Mohammed said, “I don’t have my own sister, but I have many sisters who…

Mumbai: Writer-director Balwani Raajesh has brought his latest short film Ek Nayi Dor to audiences. Starring Jayati Bhatia, Palash Dutta and Vicky Shinde, the film explores the bond between a brother and sister through an emotional narrative set around Raksha Bandhan, while also touching upon identity, acceptance and discrimination. With a story by Palash Dutta and screenplay and direction by Balwani Raajesh, the film aims to challenge conventional ideas about relationships, identity and acceptance. Speaking about what makes Ek Nayi Dor special, Balwani Raajesh said, “The special thing about Ek…

Mumbai: On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, A Mandala Studios, in association with Palash Dutta Classic Productions, has come out with Ek Nayi Dor, a short film that explores the sacred bond between a brother and sister while also questioning conventional ideas surrounding relationships, family and acceptance. Written by Palash Dutta and directed by Balwani Raajesh, the film stars Jayati Bhatia, Palash Dutta and Vicky Shinde. Speaking about the short film’s central idea and what makes it different, Palash Dutta said, “This story essentially talks about the core values of…

Mumbai: Entrepreneur and content creator Gauravv Saxena, who has explored more than 80 countries and spent eight years living abroad in Uganda, believes travelling has played a major role in shaping his perspective on life, people and different cultures. From navigating remote cross-border routes in East Africa to exploring unfamiliar terrains, Gauravv says his journeys have pushed him far beyond his comfort zone. Talking about how travel has challenged him, Gauravv says, “Navigating remote cross-border routes in East Africa and adapting to completely unfamiliar terrains across 80+ countries tore down…

Mumbai: For Dinesh Soni, there’s a version of joy that no film release or television broadcast can quite match, the instant reaction of a live audience. He also opened up about the harsh reality check that awaited him when he moved from Kolkata to Mumbai in search of bigger opportunities. He said, “When you work on a television serial, film, or advertisement, you rarely get to experience the audience’s reaction while you are performing. You may see that reaction later, perhaps when your film releases in a theatre and you…