Interviews Archives - Planet Bollywood

“I am extremely grateful to both my parents for everything and they will always live within me” – Suneel Darshan

Anish Mohanty

When you get into a conversation with Suneel Darshan, one of the things you realize is that he is somebody who is deeply attached to the memories of both his…

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“Passion and persistence are one’s biggest allies as an actor” – Veronica Vanij

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At a very young age, Veronica Vanij realized that she would want to pursue a career as an actor when she grows up. Though she started working in the entertainment…

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“Kaneez is about two souls finding connection through music” – Randhir Ranjan Roy

Anish Mohanty

Theatre veteran Randhir Ranjan Roy has been directing plays for years. ‘Kaneez’, however, is a special project for him. Based on the romance between Tanno Bai, a celebrated tawaif from…

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“Working with Sunny Leone on Real Men Unleashed was an incredible experience” – Nikita Rawal

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Nikita Rawal is somebody who does not like to be put in a box. Apart from being an actor, Nikita is a dancer, entrepreneur and a social worker. Born and…

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“The music of The Girlfriend is very close to my heart” – Hesham Abdul Wahab

Anish Mohanty

The Rashmika Mandanna starrer ‘The Girlfriend’, which released in theatres today, has had a long promotional campaign. The music of the film, scored by Hesham Abdul Wahab, has played an…

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“Mohabbatein was a dream film to make a debut with” – Preeti Jhangiani

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One first remembers seeing Preeti Jhangiani in ‘Yeh Hai Prem’, a trilogy of music videos produced by Rajshri which featured her alongside actor Abbas. Those music videos became extremely popular…

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“Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari will always have a special place in my heart” – Mallika Chhabra

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When Mallika Chhabra was in school, she joined the theatre club to make friends. Little did she know that this will lead her towards discovering her calling in life. Mallika…

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“Abhishek Bachchan sir was a dream to work with in Kaalidhar Laapata” – Madhumita

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Madhumita believes a film should be remade in another language only when the filmmaker has something more to say. Looking at the way she adapted her Tamil language film ‘K.D.’…

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“I am looking forward to start my journey as an actor” – Arbaz Patel

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In a very short span of time, Arbaz Patel has made a name for himself as a model, reality TV star, social media influencer and content creator. The next step,…

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“We Are Like Fire and Ice”: How Sahaj Bhadoria and Nitin Joshi’s Contrasting Personalites Sparked The Birth of StarShade Casting

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Years ago, Sahaj Pratap Singh Bhadoria and Nitin Mahesh Joshi had arrived in Mumbai to pursue a career in acting. While Sahaj hails from Bhopal, Nitin was born in Mumbai…

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“Performing on stage is a liberating experience for me” – Anwesshaa

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Very few artists manage to be as alluring on the stage as they are behind the mic. Anwesshaa is one such artist. Apart from lending her voice to several memorable…

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“Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi will always be an important chapter in my life” – Priyank Dubey

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After facing a lot of hurdles, ‘Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi’ managed to get a release in cinemas last month. The film, which released on September 19, was…

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“We worked on the music of Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge for months” – Lalit Pandit

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‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’, one of the most successful and loved films in the history of Hindi cinema, completes thirty years of its release today. Released on 20 October 1995,…

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“I am looking forward to doing more work as an actor” – Anwesshaa

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Apart from carving a distinctive identity for herself as a singer, Anwesshaa has also been quite prolific as a composer and lyricist. After lending her voice to several popular songs…

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“We complement each other very well” – Shashwat Singh and Nikhita Gandhi on forming ShNik

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Shashwat Singh and Nikhita Gandhi have carved out distinctive identities for themselves as playback singers in Hindi cinema. Through ShNik, a newly created brand or property, Shashwat and Nikhita are…

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“Every character I have played is close to my heart” – Madhurima Tuli

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With ‘Tehran’, one will get to see Madhurima Tuli on the screen after a while. The geopolitical thriller, which starts streaming on Zee5 from August 14, features Madhurima as John…

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“Court Kacheri is a special project for me” – Ashish Verma

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In the last few years, one has seen Ashish Verma deliver memorable performances in several notable films and shows including ‘Chashme Baddoor’, ‘Gurgaon’, ‘InMates’, ‘Bhavesh Joshi Superhero’, ‘Sui Dhaaga: Made…

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“Court Kacheri is very different from a regular courtroom drama” – Puneet Batra

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Puneet Batra was pursuing a stable career in the IT sector when he decided to quit everything and follow his heart. Puneet wanted to write and act and that’s what…

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“Meeting Pritam da proved to be a turning point in my life” – Soham S Chakravarty

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In the year 2006, one heard Soham S Chakravarty’s voice in a Hindi film for the first time when he crooned the chartbuster ‘Dil Laga Na’ for ‘Dhoom 2’, the…

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“I feel privileged to be a part of a film like Sitaare Zameen Par” – Divy Nidhi Sharma

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As a screenwriter, Divy Nidhi Sharma is having a golden run. The man, who has maintained his position as one of the top writers on Indian television, forayed into films…