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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.

Shefali Shah, Huma S Qureshi hail OTT platforms for empowering actors and filmmakers at 10th edition of Expresso, watch

November 21, 2025 7:53 pm

The Expresso session featuring Huma Qureshi and Shefali Shah is available to watch on The Indian Express YouTube channels.

Richa Chadha says she has been 'forced to grow up' since the birth of her child, admits to becoming more patient in life: 'Having a child puts things into perspective'

August 12, 2025 9:29 pm

At the eighth edition of Expresso, Richa Chadha opened up about her experience of motherhood and how it has transformed her personality.

Richa Chadha and Kabir Khan get candid about films, politics and more at the eighth edition of Expresso. Watch

August 12, 2025 7:56 pm

The Expresso session with actor Richa Chadha and filmmaker Kabir Khan is now streaming on The Indian Express and SCREEN's YouTube channels.

Watch Randeep Hooda, Hansal Mehta discuss Bollywood’s ongoing crisis at Expresso: 'There's a lot of film execution happening now, not filmmaking'

March 30, 2025 12:45 pm

In an evening marked by heartfelt conversations, Randeep Hooda and Hansal Mehta opened up about their movie careers, personal lives and more.

Hansal Mehta opens up about Shiv Sena attack on him 25 years ago; says he found solace in liquor after the public humiliation: 'I was very broken'

March 28, 2025 11:27 pm

At The Indian Express' Expresso, renowned filmmaker Hansal Mehta opened up about the harrowing experience of being publicly assaulted by the activists of (then undivided) Shiv Sena 25 years ago.

Kriti Sanon says it took her a few years to shed the label 'Tiger Shroff's heroine': 'Kids of Bareilly Ki Barfi director called me Tiger didi'

October 21, 2024 9:01 pm

At Expresso, Kriti Sanon opened up about how, as an outsider with no prior connections to the film industry, it took her a few years and several films to make her face and name known to the audience.