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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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March 08, 2017 18:11 IST
John Abraham spoke about women and their beauty on International Women's Day 2017.
Wed, Mar 08, 2017
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March 08, 2017 09:24 IST
Why did Anushka Sharma play a ghost in Phillauri? Because she was so tired of playing a human, she just had to. Check out the actor as she gives us such quotable quotes and also raps for us.
Wed, Mar 08, 2017
Karan Johar answers Kangana Ranaut’s nepotism charge: Kangana, if you’re so terrorised by the industry, leave it! Watch Video
March 06, 2017 14:37 IST
In a strongly worded answer, Karan Johar has said that he is done with Kangana Ranaut playing the ‘victim card and the women card’.
Mon, Mar 06, 2017
Sonu Walia on being sexually harassed: After his calls turned sexual, I decided to complain
March 04, 2017 14:29 IST
Yesteryear actor Sonu Walia filed a police complaint after being bombarded by lewd calls and dirty videos. The actor opens up about her ordeal for the past month and standing up for herself.
Sat, Mar 04, 2017
Sidharth Malhotra says Alia Bhatt helps him pick ‘all the cool stuff’, see pics
March 04, 2017 10:27 IST
Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar help me pick up all the cool stuff for myself, says Sidharth Malhotra.
Sat, Mar 04, 2017
Sanjay Dutt in legal trouble again, FIR filed in Agra
March 03, 2017 13:49 IST
After Sanjay Dutt's security roughed up mediapersons on the sets of his film Bhoomi in Agra, an FIR has been filed. Dutt apologised later.
Fri, Mar 03, 2017
Kareena Kapoor Khan on son Tamiur: I don’t have sleepless nights, my nights are filled with pleasure
March 02, 2017 10:27 IST
Kareena Kapoor Khan feels priorities always change, and her priorities have changed too after son Taimur Ali Khan's birth.
Thu, Mar 02, 2017
Gurmehar Kaur row: Vidya Balan says everybody should have freedom to express
March 01, 2017 11:54 IST
Kahaani actor Vidya Balan is the latest Bollywood star to express support to Gurmehar Kaur's cause and voice against violence.
Wed, Mar 01, 2017
EXCLUSIVE Alia Bhatt: I wanted to live in the mountains for I didn’t belong here
February 28, 2017 14:48 IST
Badrinath Ki Dulhania star Alia Bhatt, during an exclusive chat with indianexpress.com, expressed desire of working with Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari.
Tue, Feb 28, 2017
Varun Dhawan: In Badrinath ki Dulhania, I sound like a mard
February 28, 2017 14:24 IST
Varun Dhawan on Alia Bhatt: She has turned too serious about life and work.
Tue, Feb 28, 2017
Ayesha Takia on makeover: Some vicious people have decided to morph and distort my pics
February 25, 2017 20:23 IST
Ayesha Takia has stood strong and is unaffected by all the trolling and backlash that she is facing on social media.
Sun, Feb 26, 2017
Why Amitabh Bachchan’s mother didn’t want him to become a poet like his father
February 24, 2017 18:56 IST
On Thursday, Amitabh Bachchan launched Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash's new album "Journey: Rabab to Sarod".
Fri, Feb 24, 2017
Rangoon audience reaction: Kangana Ranaut steals the show from Shahid Kapoor
February 24, 2017 13:41 IST
While people appreciated Shahid Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan too, they felt the film was a Kangana Ranaut show through and through.
Fri, Feb 24, 2017
Deepika Padukone is not attending Oscars 2017. She says it as it is
February 23, 2017 17:29 IST
Deepika Padukone also cleared the rumours that she will not be acting in the remake of Mr and Mrs Smith.
Thu, Feb 23, 2017
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February 23, 2017 13:30 IST
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Thu, Feb 23, 2017
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February 22, 2017 19:04 IST
Lion movie review: Dev Patel-starrer is a piece of sheer genius.
Wed, Feb 22, 2017
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February 22, 2017 14:37 IST
Akshay Kumar met the media to celebrate Jolly LLB 2 success along with the film's writer and director Subhash Kapoor.
Wed, Feb 22, 2017
BMC elections 2017: From Shah Rukh Khan to Anushka Sharma, Bollywood comes out to vote. See pics
February 21, 2017 12:07 IST
Bollywood celebrities also made sure they motivate their fellow citizens to go out and cast their votes.
Mon, Jul 06, 2020
EXCLUSIVE Shahid Kapoor on Rangoon: I wish to God that nobody ever has to make love in swamps
February 19, 2017 12:06 IST
Shahid Kapoor in an exclusive chat with indianexpress.com, shared how Mira has taken over the midnight diaper duty since he got back to work after his paternal leave.
Mon, Feb 20, 2017
The Ghazi Attack, Running Shaadi, and Irada audience reaction: Taapsee Pannu’s two films get warm reception, but Irada struggles
February 17, 2017 22:01 IST
The Ghazi Attack, Running Shaadi, and Irada audience reaction: Naseeruddin shah's film based on eco-terrorism has not fared well with the audience
Fri, Feb 17, 2017
EXCLUSIVE Rangoon actor Kangana Ranaut: I want to start a family, five years down the line
February 16, 2017 20:21 IST
Kangana Ranaut revealed about her Rangoon co-stars too. She said while Saif Ali Khan has a classic charm, Shahid Kapoor is competitive, and boyish.
Fri, Feb 17, 2017
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February 16, 2017 17:38 IST
In a candid conversation, Irada actor Arshad Warsi spoke about his family and how he is not happy with the films and roles he is getting.
Thu, Feb 16, 2017
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February 11, 2017 12:03 IST
Actor Atul Kulkarni talks about completing 20 years in the film industry, his experience working on The Ghazi Attack and the evolution of Cinema.
Thu, Feb 16, 2017
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The Ghazi Attack: Kay Kay Menon portrays a hot-headed and obstinate naval officer.
Thu, Feb 16, 2017
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