Those unplanned moments are often the ones you remember most: Jazim Sharma on The India Music Retreat

Mumbai: For Jazim Sharma, one of the most memorable aspects of the India Music Retreat was not limited to what happened on stage. The Ghazal artist says the intimacy of the three-day gathering, where artists and audiences lived alongside one another, created an experience unlike a regular concert. “That was probably my favourite part of the retreat,” he said.Artists and audiences had the opportunity to spend time together beyond performances, creating space for conversations and musical discovery. “Artists and audiences were all staying together, eating together, talking about music and…

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Amal Sehrawat on his love for coffee: “For me, coffee is less about the caffeine and more about the ritual”

Mumbai: Actor Amal Sehrawat, known for his work across television and the digital space, has always found comfort in the little moments that allow him to pause and reset. From his memorable roles in shows like Choti Sarrdaarni and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai to his work in digital projects such as Untouchables, Home and Crackdown, the actor has experienced the hectic pace of the entertainment industry. With International Coffee Day being celebrated on October 1, Amal opens up about his love for coffee, his favourite way of having it…

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Jyoti Tiwari: ‘Fame can come quickly, but sustaining it takes much more’

Mumbai: Actress Jyoti Tiwari who is currently seen in Hui Gumm Yaadein, believes reality shows have become an important part of the entertainment industry, largely because they allow audiences to see a more personal side of celebrities and contestants. With formats such as Bigg Boss, Khatron Ke Khiladi, Lock Upp, Rise and Fall and Roadies continuing to attract attention, she feels the reality television wave is unlikely to fade anytime soon. “Reality shows have definitely become a very strong part of the entertainment industry. People connect with them because they…

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Tanisha Mukerji to Return to the Big Screen with Kapil Kaustubh Sharma’s Film 

Kapil Kaustubh Sharma’s Film to Make Tanisha Mukerji’s Comeback Special Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Actress Tanisha Mukerji is set to return to the big screen after nearly five years with filmmaker Kapil Kaustubh Sharma’s upcoming film Zindagi Phir Bhi Khoobsurat Hai. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai’s Parsi community, the film spans several decades, from the 1990s to 2025. Blending romance, humour and emotions, the film explores changing relationships and the different stages of life. According to director Kapil Kaustubh Sharma, Tanisha’s emotional depth was essential to the character. He believes…

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Rajesh Balwani on Finding a Personal Connect With Ratan Kaka in Kyunki Papa Kehte Hain

Mumbai: Rajesh Balwani is set to portray Ratan Kaka in Yash Patnaik and Mamta Patnaik’s Kyunki Papa Kehte Hain, produced by Inspire Films. While Ratan Kaka is a strongly opinionated and materialistic character, Rajesh reveals that playing him also made him reflect on his own relationship with his father and his approach towards his son. The actor says his father unknowingly helped him understand different sides of Ratan Kaka. “After shooting for Kyunki Papa Kehte Hain, I have a lot of times remembered my equation with my father. My father…

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*Bhavisha Gohil on Kyunki Papa Kehte Hain: “With Family on Our Side, We Can Face Almost Anything”*

Mumbai: Actress Bhavisha Gohil is all set to entertain the audience with her new show Kyunki Papa Kehte Hain. The show is produced by Yash Patnaik and Mamta Patnaik under the banner of Inspire Films. The show delves into the warmth, the chaos, and the emotions of a family unexpectedly thrown into responsibility. Bhavisha will be seen playing the character of Madhvi Bua, who promises to add an extra dose of humor and craziness in the familial relationships. Talking about what she believes will connect most strongly with viewers, Bhavisha…

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Anjali Phougat talks about her late father Kesar Lal Dhingra!

Washington: US-based Indian-origin actress and designer Anjali Phougat, who was also seen in the short film Inclusion Through Unity, is opening up about one of the most difficult phases of her life following the passing of her father, Kesar Lal Dhingra, on July 30, 2026. Anjali travelled to India to perform his last rites, a journey that she says brought her face to face with her roots, childhood memories and the realities of losing someone who had been such an important part of her life. “Losing a parent changes something…

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Amal Sehrawat on AI in filmmaking: “There has to be a line between enhancing a performance and reproducing someone’s identity”

Mumbai: Actor Amal Sehrawat, who has worked across television and the digital space, believes the growing use of artificial intelligence and deepfake technology has made the conversation around consent and an actor’s digital identity more important than ever. Known for his roles as Jagga in Colors TV’s Choti Sarrdaarni and Sangram Singh in Star Plus’ Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Amal has also been part of digital projects including Vikram Bhatt’s Untouchables, Habib Faisal’s Home and Apoorva Lakhia’s Crackdown. Speaking about why deepfakes have become a more urgent concern, Amal…

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Sshrey Pareek on AI deepfakes: “Technology is not a problem, how people use it is”

Mumbai: Actor Sshrey Pareek, who has been part of shows like Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, Jhanak, Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane and made his Bollywood debut with Oye Chill Maar, believes that the growing misuse of artificial intelligence and deepfakes needs to be addressed with stronger legal safeguards. With AI-generated videos becoming increasingly difficult to distinguish from real footage, the actor feels that the issue is no longer limited to celebrities but can affect anyone’s personal life and reputation. Talking about why the conversation around deepfake misuse has…

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Aishwarya Raj Bhakuni on AI, deepfakes and why ‘seeing is no longer always believing’

Mumbai: Aishwarya Raj Bhakuni who is currently winning hearts by playing Aradhya in O Humnava Tum Dena Saath Mera, has opened up about the growing concerns around AI-generated content and deepfakes, stressing on the need for greater digital awareness and responsible use of technology. With actors increasingly vulnerable to misuse of their faces, voices and identities online, Aishwarya believes the conversation around AI needs to focus not just on the technology but also on the intention behind using it. “AI itself isn’t the problem. It is a tool. The problem…

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