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Parvathy at the 15th edition of Expresso

'Newcomers are still exploited’: Parvathy Thiruvothu calls out lack of contracts in cinema

July 05, 2026 5:43 pm

Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu reveals why the Malayalam film industry's post-Hema Committee changes are driven by fear of cancel culture, not genuine reform.

Ricky Kej on staying away from mainstream music: 'Your art defines you as a person'

June 17, 2026 9:30 pm

At the latest edition of Expresso, Ricky Kej said mainstream music never appealed to him as he wanted to create work that reflected his identity and artistic values.

‘It’s classical musicians who break cultural barriers’: Rickey Kej at Expresso on Culture

June 17, 2026 10:56 am

At Expresso on Culture in Bengaluru, triple-Grammy award-winning musician Ricky Kej spoke about his long stint in advertising, his interaction with PM Modi, and the impact of AI on music.

Ricky Kej on music, the environment and PM Modi: Watch the full Expresso conversation

June 17, 2026 5:33 pm

At Expresso, Ricky Kej spoke about music, climate action, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and why India often overlooks its own musical legends.

Shilpa Rao calls Shah Rukh Khan's 'Chaleya' a tough song, opens up on musical influences at 13th edition of Expresso

May 03, 2026 11:26 am

At the 13th edition of Expresso, Shilpa Rao spoke about her musical influences, her early training in music under her father, and her experiences working with music maestro AR Rahman.

Anil Kapoor reveals father was an assistant on Mughal-e-Azam; none of his films were successful: 'Wanted to prove I can be a hero'

February 13, 2026 5:41 am

Anil Kapoor recalled that his father, Surinder Kapoor, was initially an assistant to K Asif on Mughal-e-Azam and was later moved to handle the production aspects of the film because of his honesty.

'Not all horses run in a race; some are worshipped': Muzaffar Ali on why Bollywood can’t make films like Umrao Jaan anymore

February 02, 2026 8:28 pm

Legendary filmmaker Muzaffar Ali reflects on why modern Bollywood struggles to capture poetry, music, and Ganga-Jamuni culture, stressing that true beauty must remain in the heart.

Muzaffar Ali and Radhikaraje Gaekwad on the 10th edition of Expresso.

Watch Muzaffar Ali and Radhikaraje Gaekwad discuss loss of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb and feminism at 11th edition of Expresso

February 02, 2026 6:00 pm

On the 11th edition of Expresso, veteran filmmaker Muzaffar Ali and Maharani of Baroda, Radhikaraje Gaekwad, spoke at length about a wide range of subjects like films, art, feminism, and culture.

Huma S Qureshi and Shefali Shah at Expresso

Huma Qureshi says OTT is debunking the myth that men fuel projects in Bollywood, Shefali Shah backs her saying they have 'changed the game'

November 21, 2025 8:30 pm

Shefali Shah pointed out that OTT is championing stories led by women, giving a home to narratives that may never have found takers in the traditional theatrical system.