Suanshu Khurana is an award-winning journalist and music critic currently serving as a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express. She is best known for her nuanced writing on Indian culture, with a specific focus on classical music, cinema, and the arts.
Expertise & Focus Areas Khurana specializes in the intersection of culture and society. Her beat involves deep-dive reporting on:
Indian Classical Music: She is regarded as a definitive voice in documenting the lineages (Gharanas) and evolution of Hindustani classical music.
Cinema & Theatre: Her critiques extend beyond reviews to analyze the socio-political narratives within Indian cinema and theater.
Cultural Heritage: She frequently profiles legendary artists and unearths stories about India’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
Professional Experience At The Indian Express, Khurana is responsible for curating and writing features for the Arts and Culture pages. Her work is characterized by long-form journalism that offers intimate portraits of artists and rigorous analysis of cultural trends. She has been instrumental in bringing the stories of both stalwarts and upcoming artistes to the forefront of mainstream media.
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August 25, 2009 23:56 IST
Pete Lockett,the master percussionist known for his background scores in Bond films,has embraced every sound that he has ever stumbled upon...
Tue, Aug 25, 2009August 22, 2009 02:26 IST
In the last few years,singer Narinder Chanchal has built quite a following among those who tune in to devotional channels.
Sat, Aug 22, 2009August 22, 2009 01:07 IST
While Pakistan and India attempt a difficult number at the political level,Track II diplomacy is still on the peace track.
Sat, Aug 22, 2009August 19, 2009 01:18 IST
In the last few years,singer Narinder Chanchal has built quite a following among those who tune in to devotional channels.
Wed, Aug 19, 2009July 30, 2009 02:52 IST
Way back in 1947,an 11-year-old kid Hari Krishan Goswami watched Dilip Kumars Jugnu and knew instantly that he wanted to meet Suraj,the main protagonist of the film.
Thu, Jul 30, 2009July 27, 2009 05:28 IST
Wrapped in a bright red sari,Sitara Devi rolls her kohl-rimmed eyes and admires her make-up in the mirror. She is 92,but the doyenne of Kathak refuses to play the part.
Mon, Jul 27, 2009July 27, 2009 01:29 IST
Way back in 1947,an 11-year-old kid Hari Krishan Goswami watched Dilip Kumars Jugnu and knew instantly that he wanted to meet Suraj,the main protagonist of the film.
Mon, Jul 27, 2009July 25, 2009 04:51 IST
Wrapped in a bright red sari,Sitara Devi rolls her kohl-rimmed eyes and admires her makeup in the mirror.
Sat, Jul 25, 2009July 23, 2009 03:02 IST
Wrapped in a bright red sari,Sitara Devi rolls her kohl-rimmed eyes and admires her make-up in the mirror.
Thu, Jul 23, 2009July 22, 2009 23:33 IST
Wrapped in a bright red sari,Sitara Devi rolls her kohl-rimmed eyes and admires her make-up in the mirror.
Wed, Jul 22, 2009July 21, 2009 02:53 IST
A chance encounter with Georges Kazazian,an Egyptian oud player,led to an odd sort of collaboration for the santoor player Rahul Sharma.
Tue, Jul 21, 2009
July 19, 2009 14:47 IST
Music is now being used by doctors as a therapeutic tool
Sun, Jul 19, 2009July 19, 2009 04:22 IST
A chance encounter with Georges Kazazian,an Egyptian oud player,led to an odd sort of collaboration for the santoor player Rahul Sharma.
Sun, Jul 19, 2009July 18, 2009 03:34 IST
A chance encounter with Georges Kazazian,an Egyptian oud player,led to an odd sort of collaboration for the santoor player Rahul Sharma.
Sat, Jul 18, 2009July 18, 2009 00:10 IST
A chance encounter with Georges Kazazian,an Egyptian oud player,led to an odd sort of collaboration for the santoor player Rahul Sharma.
Sat, Jul 18, 2009July 17, 2009 04:05 IST
It is not often that celebrities or even micro celebs drop in at Vijay Nagar near Delhi University North Campus.
Fri, Jul 17, 2009July 15, 2009 22:17 IST
It is not often that celebrities or even micro celebs drop in at Vijay Nagar near Delhi University North Campus.
Wed, Jul 15, 2009July 13, 2009 03:11 IST
Every Sunday at the Orange Hara restaurant in Gurgaon,the smoky sounds of Latin jazz merge into the soulful strains of Hindustani classical music.
Mon, Jul 13, 2009July 13, 2009 01:15 IST
Every Sunday at the Orange Hara restaurant in Gurgaon,the smoky sounds of Latin jazz merge into the soulful strains of Hindustani classical music.
Mon, Jul 13, 2009July 08, 2009 04:20 IST
Recreating 18th century Lucknow when the city of Nawabs throbbed with the tinkling of ghungroos,the strains of the sarangi...
Wed, Jul 08, 2009July 07, 2009 02:18 IST
Before iPod days and DVD nights,there was DD just DD. And on Wednesday and Friday nights,India turned the knob of its boxy television set for Chitrahaar.
Tue, Jul 07, 2009July 06, 2009 03:59 IST
Recreating 18th century Lucknow when the city of Nawabs throbbed with the tinkling of ghungroos...
Mon, Jul 06, 2009
July 05, 2009 12:45 IST
Fashion photographer Atul Kasbekar on the Versace campaign in the 1980s
Sun, Jul 05, 2009July 02, 2009 05:55 IST
1973. In darkened cinema halls across the country,a post-Partition pain was prised open. It was MS Sathyus Garam Hawa.
Thu, Jul 02, 2009
June 30, 2009 00:41 IST
In darkened cinema halls across the country,a post-Partition pain was prised open in 1973. It was MS Sathyus Garam Hawa.
Tue, Jun 30, 2009




