Anvita Singh

Anvita Singh is a Deputy Copy Editor with Indianexpress.com and has been working with the organisation since December 2017. She writes features, opinions and articles on everything entertainment. She has previously worked with India Today and is an alumna of Asian College of Journalism, Chennai.

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Revisiting Irrfan’s underrated Roohdaar in Haider, and what he focused on during a tough shooting schedule in KashmirSubscriber Only

May 21, 2023 08:48 IST

In the last chapter of our weekly column of Scene Stealer, we bow down to the acting legend that was Irrfan Khan.

Sun, May 21, 2023

The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers’ famous Gollum monologue was not directed by Peter Jackson: ‘Had no time’Subscriber Only

May 14, 2023 08:35 IST

Today, we revisit the popular Gollum monologue from the beloved Peter Jackson directorial The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.

Sun, May 14, 2023

Vikram and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a still from Ponniyin Selvan

Ponniyin Selvan 2: Mani Ratnam film could have been a heartbreaking masterpiece, but for its ludicrous last hourSubscriber Only

May 10, 2023 11:29 IST

Mani Ratnam directorial Ponniyin Selvan II could have been a soaring, heart-wringing love saga, thanks to Vikram and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's lovely performances. Instead, it ruins the experience with its last 40-50 minutes.

Thu, May 11, 2023

Revisiting Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible’s cable drop scene that made him do the film: ‘Will never forget it’Subscriber Only

May 07, 2023 08:39 IST

In today's edition of Scene Stealer, we break down the now-iconic vault break-in segment from Mission: Impossible featuring Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise.

Sun, May 07, 2023

Stree director Amar Kaushik on film’s hilarious ‘Vicky pleej’ scene; Pankaj Tripathi’s sweet, desi persona: ‘No one like him in Bollywood’Subscriber Only

April 30, 2023 08:32 IST

In today's edition of Scene Stealer, we break down a couple of memorable scenes from the 2018 release Stree, helmed by Amar Kaushik.

Sun, Apr 30, 2023

Michael B Jordan film Creed’s superb training montage is a call-back to Rocky; its iconic music took 100 hrs to makeSubscriber Only

April 23, 2023 08:32 IST

Today, we revisit an iconic sequence from Ryan Coogler directorial Creed, as star Michael B Jordan and film composers break down its training montage, featuring Jordan and Sylvester Stallone.

Sun, Apr 23, 2023

Bhediya director Amar Kaushik breaks down Varun Dhawan’s werewolf transformation, Om Raut’s explanation of Adipurush’s questionable VFXSubscriber Only

April 16, 2023 08:19 IST

In today's installment of Scene Stealer, we break down the horrific but hilarious transformation of Bhediya star Varun Dhawan into a werewolf, with filmmaker Amar Kaushik.

Sun, Apr 16, 2023

When Shabana Azmi said Amitabh Bachchan’s legendary drunk scene from Amar Akbar Anthony was shot without director Manmohan Desai: ‘He gave 14 perfect takes’Subscriber Only

April 09, 2023 08:35 IST

Today, in Scene Stealer, we break down a popular moment from Manmohan Desai's Amar Akbar Anthony featuring lead star Amitabh Bachchan.

Sun, Apr 09, 2023

John Wick 3 animal trainer on Keanu Reeves’ adrenaline-pumping horse fight scene: ‘He looks different on a mobile throne’Subscriber Only

April 02, 2023 08:39 IST

In today's chapter of Scene Stealer, John Wick: Parabellum's animal trainer breaks down the incredible fight scenes involving animals in the action franchise.

Sun, Apr 02, 2023

Bala director Amar Kaushik on film’s sad but funny climax: ‘Hadn’t shown Ayushmann Khurrana’s look to Yami Gautam…’Subscriber Only

March 26, 2023 08:27 IST

Bala director Amar Kaushik spoke about the movie's climax, wherein Yami Gautam discovers Ayushmann Khurrana's character is actually bald. The film, which was received well, also starred Bhumi Pednekar in pivotal role.

Sun, Mar 26, 2023

The Last of Us is an exhilarating father-daughter dystopian epic, a genre unto its ownSubscriber Only

March 21, 2023 08:00 IST

The Last of Us has been created by Chernobyl creator Craig Mazin, based on the video game of the same name. Starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, the HBO hit is everything you could hope from a great TV show.

Tue, Mar 21, 2023

The Last of Us’ brutal birth and death scene with the OG Ellie, Ashley Johnson: ‘Can’t talk about it without crying…’Subscriber Only

March 19, 2023 08:36 IST

The new edition of our weekly column Scene Stealer looks back at some of the crucial aspects of that short but pitch-perfect finale episode from HBO's latest hit, The Last of Us.

Tue, Mar 21, 2023

Revisiting Alia Bhatt’s Highway: The road movie that marked actor’s birth as an artisteSubscriber Only

March 15, 2023 08:06 IST

On Bollywood star Alia Bhatt's birthday, we revisit her second film as a lead actor, the Imtiaz Ali directorial Highway. The movie, which was well-received by critics, marked Alia's birth as an actor with genuine potential to make it big in the industry.

Wed, Mar 15, 2023

Javed Akhtar had written Sholay’s hilarious ‘water-tank’ scene for Dharmendra on a car’s bonnet: ‘Dobara padha bhi nahi…’Subscriber Only

March 12, 2023 08:31 IST

Today we revisit a funny and popular sequence of Dharmendra from the 1975 classic Sholay. Screenwriter Javed Akhtar reveals why he was asked to pen the part, and how he ultimately managed to finish it.

Sun, Mar 12, 2023

Sanjay Mishra on his ‘supporting actors’ scene from Kaamyaab, his bond with producer Shah Rukh Khan: ‘Usne dikhaya ki audience abhi zinda hai’Subscriber Only

March 05, 2023 08:36 IST

Today, we sit down with the versatile Sanjay Mishra to speak about his acclaimed feature Kaamyaab, co-produced by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, wherein he discusses one meaningful but hilarious bit, his bond with Shah Rukh, and more.

Sun, Mar 05, 2023

The Matrix’s glorious ‘dodging bullet’ scene with Keanu Reeves was shot using 100 plus cameras: ‘It was extraordinary…’Subscriber Only

February 19, 2023 08:02 IST

Today's installment of our weekly Scene Stealer column takes you back in time to The Matrix, with none other than internet's eternal crush, Keanu Reeves.

Sun, Feb 19, 2023

Meryl Streep chose cerulean blue colour for iconic Devil Wears Prada speech, made this crucial addition to Miranda: ‘I was shocked’Subscriber Only

February 12, 2023 08:25 IST

The Devil Wears Prada would not be as iconic without that fantastic clapback by Meryl Streep's character. Today we look back at that monologue and one crucial scene which wouldn't have existed had it not been for the actor.

Sun, Feb 12, 2023

Deepak Dobriyal on the Good Luck Jerry ‘item number,’ and receiving love from Hrithik Roshan: ‘Iski itni waahiyat lyrics hai kyunki…’Subscriber Only

February 05, 2023 08:29 IST

Today's Scene Stealer is the versatile Deepak Dobriyal, who speaks to us about his 'colourful' performance in the underrated Janhvi Kapoor film Good Luck Jerry.

Sun, Feb 05, 2023

When Christopher Nolan revealed his favourite scene from The Dark Knight feat. Batman and Joker: ‘How do you fight someone who thrives on conflict?’Subscriber Only

January 29, 2023 08:27 IST

Did you know that the interrogation scene from The Dark Knight is Christopher Nolan's favourite bit from the film? The sequence features Christian Bale and the late Heath Ledger in action.

Mon, Jan 30, 2023

Shah Rukh Khan’s brand of patriotism: From the aspirational Raj of DDLJ to a more robust love for the motherland in PathaanSubscriber Only

January 26, 2023 08:17 IST

Over the years, Shah Rukh Khan has shown us what is his idea of a patriotic film -- the kind where his characters don't need to shout from the rooftops about their love for 'Bharat Mata'.

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

How Audrey Hepburn stepped in to save Oscar-winning song Moon River from being cut out of Breakfast at Tiffany’s: ‘Over my dead body’Subscriber Only

January 22, 2023 08:35 IST

Breakfast at Tiffany's has many lovely moments, but even today, it is difficult to surpass the simple beauty of Audrey Hepburn-sung Moon River.

Sun, Jan 22, 2023

Sikandar Kher reveals he suggested using poker chips in Monica O My Darling scene, on his winsome act: ‘It was supposed to be a deck of cards…’Subscriber Only

January 15, 2023 08:43 IST

We chatted up with actor of the moment, Sikandar Kher, who has been winning praise for his charismatic turn in Vasan Bala's Netflix feature Monica, O My Darling.

Sun, Jan 15, 2023

Gajraj Rao on ‘lathi’ scene with Irrfan in Talvar, what the actor taught him: ‘Ye mere liye yaad rakhne wali baat hai…’Subscriber Only

January 08, 2023 08:28 IST

In this edition of Scene Stealer, we sit down with Gajraj Rao to discuss the immensely well-acted sequence from Meghna Gulzar's Talvar, featuring the actor, Irrfan Khan and Sohum Shah.

Mon, Jan 09, 2023

The Banshees of Inisherin: The film about boundaries in friendship (and life), which deserves the Oscar buzz it’s gettingSubscriber Only

January 05, 2023 08:08 IST

Raw, beautiful and cutting, Martin McDonagh's tragicomedy, The Banshees of Inisherin, has been creating awards buzz for all the right reasons.

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

Leonardo DiCaprio on Django Unchained’s painful ‘right n***er’ scene where he cut himself: ‘Did it bloodied…’Subscriber Only

January 01, 2023 09:42 IST

As Quentin Tarantino directorial Django Unchained turns 10, we revisit the time Leonardo DiCaprio had got candid about cutting his hand open while filming its climax.

Mon, Jan 02, 2023