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Komal RJ Panchal
Komal RJ Panchal writes about the entertainment industry at Indian Express Online, covering it from all angles: Trade, celebrity interviews (in print and video format) and changing trends. An alumna of Mumbai University, she has experience in writing about films, fashion and lifestyle of over twelve years. She also actively does video stories and dives deep into research pieces on the Hindi film industry. In her career as a film journalist, Komal has interviewed some of the biggest names in Bollywood, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, AR Rahman, Ranveer Singh, and many more, and also specialises in breaking news stories. Her professional responsibilities also include starting conversations about art and pop culture as well as highlighting opinions on socio-political issues. She is adept at adding nuances to celebrity interviews and long-form pieces about Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati films and other regional film industries.
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Years of experience: 12+
Qualification, Degrees / other achievements: Master in Media Management from Mumbai University, Post Graduation Diploma in Journalism from Bombay School of Journalism.
Previous experience: Dainik Bhaskar, DNA YA! Raindrop PR, Masala.com, Red Polka.
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Mon, May 01, 2017
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Fri, Apr 28, 2017
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April 27, 2017 19:11 IST
Sachin Khedekar, actor-director was one of the few lucky artistes who got the chance to work with the late veteran actor Vinod Khanna. Khedekar and Khanna worked together in Ek Thi Rani Aisi Bhi, which was released recently.
Thu, Apr 27, 2017
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Lipstick Under My Burkha was earlier banned by the CBFC for 'showing women in bad light, particularly targeting women of certain community which might hurt sentiments.'
Wed, Apr 26, 2017
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Wed, Apr 26, 2017
Akshay Kumar calls Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff and Vidyut Jammwal great action heroes
April 25, 2017 19:43 IST
Akshay Kumar recently announced death compensation and insurance for 380 stunt artists between ages 18- 55 years at the Movie Stunt Artists’ Association event in Mumbai.
Tue, Apr 25, 2017
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Thu, Apr 27, 2017
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April 25, 2017 16:07 IST
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Tue, Apr 25, 2017
Akshay Kumar on National Award controversy: If you don’t want me to win, take this award away from me
April 24, 2017 18:39 IST
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Mon, Apr 24, 2017
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April 24, 2017 12:51 IST
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Mon, Apr 24, 2017
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April 22, 2017 09:12 IST
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Sat, Apr 22, 2017
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April 21, 2017 22:52 IST
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Fri, Apr 21, 2017
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April 21, 2017 18:11 IST
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Fri, Apr 21, 2017
Maatr audience reaction: Raveena Tandon can’t rescue this weak film
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Raveena Tandon looks very real on screen, but I didn't enjoy the film too much, I would give it 2 stars says a viewer after watching Maatr.
Fri, Apr 21, 2017
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Fri, Apr 21, 2017
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Wed, Apr 19, 2017
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April 19, 2017 00:19 IST
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Wed, Apr 19, 2017
Raveena Tandon on Maatr row: Censor board needs to change archaic laws
April 18, 2017 10:48 IST
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Tue, Apr 18, 2017
Sanjay Dutt gets reprieve, non-bailable warrant against him cancelled
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Tue, Apr 18, 2017
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Sat, Apr 15, 2017
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Fri, Apr 14, 2017
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April 13, 2017 21:11 IST
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