Category: Entertainment

Lucknow — In today’s fast-paced digital and creative economy, individual journeys are increasingly reshaping traditional industry boundaries. Pradeep Srivastava is a striking case study: a modern multi-hyphenate entrepreneur who has built a genuine presence in two worlds that rarely intersect — global technology infrastructure and mainstream Indian cinema. Built on Infrastructure Srivastava’s professional roots run deep in tech. As founder of the international IT consulting firm Net2Net Technologies, he leads operations spanning advanced web architecture, cloud systems, and digital infrastructure across the United States and the United Kingdom. Among the…

Mumbai: An upcoming courtroom drama, ‘Article 25’, is set to explore the intersection of religious conversion, justice, political pressure, alleged abuse of power and conspiracy through the story of a young psychiatrist from Lucknow. Produced under the banner of Megapixel Entertainment Private Limited, the film has completed shooting and is now gearing up for release. The makers describe the project as an attempt to examine sensitive social and political questions through a fictional legal drama. The story follows Sara Sheikh, a young psychiatrist whose life takes a dramatic turn following…

Mumbai: There are a handful of voices in the history of Indian cinema that aren’t merely heard — they’re felt. Mohammed Rafi belonged to that rare company. His voice carried the tenderness of love, the ache of separation, the faith of devotion, the fire of patriotism, and, just as often, the quiet courage to smile through life’s struggles. That’s precisely why Rafi’s songs were never confined to one era, one actor, or one generation. Decades on, they still live in millions of hearts. A Universe of Emotion in a Single…

Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma and Panchayat’s Jeetendra Kumar Connect with Students Lucknow: Amity University Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow campus turned into a hub of excitement this week as the cast of the much-anticipated Mirzapur film dropped by for a promotional visit. Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, and Jitendra Kumar — who students instantly recognized as “Sachiv Ji” from Panchayat — spent the afternoon chatting with students, swapping stories from their careers, and soaking in the campus energy. Prof. (Dr.) Anil Vashisht, Pro Vice-Chancellor of the campus, welcomed the trio and sent them…

Mumbai: India’s first Bhojpuri celebrity reality show, Bhojpuri Bawaal, featuring some of the biggest names from the Bhojpuri entertainment industry, is currently on air. The sister duo Superstar Amrapali Dubey and Aanchal Dubey are seen in the show. When asked about the reasons for participating in the show, Aanchal says, ”I didn’t really have a choice about participating in Bhojpuri Bawaal, because I’m Amrapali Dubey’s sister, and the show followed her life. I’m a part of her life, and a lot of her decisions, a lot of her journey, has…

Mumbai: Actor, filmmaker and No More Tears founder Somy Ali has shared an honest perspective on friendship, saying that life experiences and years of working with survivors have changed the way she views relationships, loyalty and trust. Speaking about whether she prefers a large social circle or a few close friends, Somy admitted that she has never believed in having too many people around her. “I have never had a large circle. I prefer a handful of people I can truly count on, and even that handful has proven rarer…

Mumbai: Entrepreneur Gauravv Saxena believes young people today are growing up with more opportunities and access to information than ever before, but are also facing unprecedented pressure to succeed. From constant comparison on social media to uncertainty around careers and the economy, he feels the younger generation needs to rethink what success really means. Looking back at his own journey, he believes one of the biggest lessons he would share with his younger self is to stop being in a hurry to reach a particular destination. “If I could sit…

Mumbai: Actress Raavee Gupta, who is currently essaying the role of Damini in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, is the daughter of veteran actor Rajendra Gupta. Despite growing up with an actor as her father, Raavee says her childhood was far removed from the glamour and fame associated with the industry. At home, he was simply her father, and the family shared the same simple, everyday moments as any other household. Talking about her childhood, Raavee says, “Growing up, my father was simply Papa to us. We never…

Mumbai: Having successfully balanced acting, production and entrepreneurship, Dinesh Soni believes that today’s artists need to think beyond the camera. Drawing from his own journey, he says understanding both the creative and business sides of entertainment not only makes an artist more responsible but also prepares them for a constantly evolving industry. Reflecting on how producing changed his perspective, he said, “I believe when a creative person also understands the business side, they become far more responsible. As an actor, you naturally focus on your craft, but as a producer…