One day might not be enough to get to know a person inside out, but Shahi Kabir’s Ronth almost achieves the impossible of giving us a peek into the deepest recesses of the hearts and minds of not one, but two people over the course of a single night. The writer-director pulls this off not…
Imagine a ‘me space’ where musicians can sing, strum, or drum without worrying about disturbing family or neighbours. Across Hyderabad, cosy, air-conditioned and soundproof jamming pads offer just that. Equipped with in-house instruments — guitars, percussion, keyboards — they spare artistes the hassle of carrying their own gear. With hourly rates ranging from ₹400 to…
Koodiyattam, India’s only surviving Sanskrit theatre form, still has an untapped goldmine of ancient texts to dip into. The latest Koodiyattam play is Mricchakatikam (The Little Clay Cart), written by King Sudraka in the 5th Century, and has been directed by celebrated guru G Venu of Natanakairali, Irinjalakuda Mricchakatikam differs from the usual Koodiyattam repertoire…
Bahul Ramesh, who joined the list of cinematographers-cum-scriptwriters in Malayalam cinema with Kishkindha Kaandam, the acclaimed slow-burning thriller by Dinjith Ayyathan, is back again as scenarist with the second season of the web series, Kerala Crime Files: The Search for CPO Ambili Raju. Directed by Ahammed Khabeer, the series is being discussed for its taut…
Last Updated:June 13, 2025, 18:13 IST While tears in Jasmin Bhasin’s eyes and raw honesty in her words might convince you at first, you must wait for a while before concluding. The Traitors premieres on June 12 at 8 pm on Prime Video. (Photo Credit: Instagram) Jasmin Bhasin has dropped a promotional video for the…
A still from ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ There is something about dragons that sets the imagination soaring. The thought of these massive, fire-breathing, sinuous beasts owning the skies is exhilarating. That they seem anatomically close to dinosaurs makes one flirt with the idea of a time when dragons probably owned the earth. It is…
K-pop band BTS’s members Jungkook (L) and Jimin (R) salute after being discharged from a mandatory military service on June 11, 2025 in Yeoncheon-gun, South Korea | Photo Credit: Getty Images BTS’ Jungkook found himself at the center of a firestorm this week after a behind-the-scenes photo showed him wearing a cap that read “Make…
Theatre director Nadir Khan describes Mumbai Star as a “dance musical. It is all about dance and dancers, but is set in a theatrical format as it uses narrators to tell a story. Our idea is to blend movement, music and lyrics with the theatrical element.” Mumbai Star was originally written by Devika Shahani, directed…
First look of ‘Mirage’ | Photo Credit: @e4entertainment/Instagram The makers of Malayalam filmmaker Jeethu Joseph’s upcoming film, Mirage, starring Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali, unveiled the film’s first look on Monday (June 23). Billed a a psychological thriller, the film is written by Jeethu along with Srinivas Abrol, based on a story by Aparna R…
Last Updated:June 24, 2025, 18:24 IST Aly Goni was one of the highlights in Season 1. Fans loved his fun nature, creative dishes, and the way others on the show ended up copying his recipes. Aly Goni made a return mid-season. (Photo Credit: Instagram) The second season of the celebrity cooking show Laughter Chefs is…
