Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Television actress Manpreet Kaur Saluja has opened up about the ongoing comparison between television and OTT platforms Speaking exclusively to IANS, she shared why she believes television continues to hold a special place for actors. Manpreet highlighted the daily challenges and learning opportunities that come with TV, saying every day gives performers a chance to grow and improve.When asked about the ongoing comparison between television and OTT platforms and what she b…
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Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actor Ronit Roy gave fans a glimpse of his adorable bond with wife Neelam Bose Roy on Sunday night.Sharing a loved-up picture from their recent night out, he affectionately called her his ‘baby bhi, boss bhi’.Taking to his social media account, the actor posted a stylish picture with Neelam, where they can be seen twinning in elegant black outfits.Ronit looked dapper in a black suit paired with a white shirt and black tie, and Neelam stunned in a black saree with a shimmer…
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Actress and filmmaker Pallavi Joshi believes the creation of daily soaps fundamentally changed Indian television, turning it into a medium driven by humongous and chaotic production schedules at the cost of creativity.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Pallavi reflected on how the transition from weekly programming to daily soaps placed immense pressure on writers and creators, which further led to the degradation of content.”When the daily soap started, television became a mons…
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Actress Rivva Kishan, popularly known as Bhojpuri superstar Ravi Kishan’s daughter, penned an emotional note for her father, expressing her unwavering love and gratitude after their stint together on the reality show ‘Alliance’.Sharing a heartfelt post on her social media account, Rivva described Ravi Kishan as her “ride or die” and “the only ally” she would ever need.The post featured two pictures. The first was an adorable childhood throwback showing a little Rivva sittin…
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) As the first half of 2026 wrapped up on 30th June, IANS reached out to veteran theatre owners of India to gauge the state of India’s theatre business and make sense of the box office numbers. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Manoj Desai, the owner of Gaiety Galaxy, one of the oldest theatres of India, analysed the performance of films released in the first half of 2026.Shedding light on the recent performances of Bollywood movies, Manoj Desai revealed that the thea…
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Television actor Arjun Bijlani has expressed his views on how television differs from OTT platforms and films. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, the actor stated that TV still follows a more traditional format compared to the evolving and experimental nature of digital and cinematic storytelling.He shared, “I don’t see TV, OTT, or films as competition to each other. I feel they are like different classrooms, where the input remains the same—that is, acting—only …
Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Actress and singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi has opened up about her career choices. In an exclusive interview with IANS, she shared that she prefers to be selective with the projects she takes on, as she is currently waiting for roles that truly excite, challenge, and inspire her as an artist. When asked about her return to acting through OTT platforms and her choice of diverse roles, Suchitra shared that she is enjoying exploring new kinds of characters and stories, especia…
Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Actress Pooja Gor opened up about the changing landscape of small-town dramas on the OTT platform. Talking to IANS, she stated that the viewers are now drawn towards rooted stories that belong to the heartland.The ‘Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya’ actress also stressed that the audience, which earlier was attracted towards glamour-driven stories, now looks for characters they can relate to and projects real emotions.She was asked, “Shows like Mirzapur have changed the landscape of …
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi believes the discussion around falling IPL television ratings is seriously flawed and thinks the tournament has grown into one of the world’s largest digital entertainment ecosystems, rather than just being a television product. While discussing how people consume the Indian Premier League, the IPL founder argued that analysts are stuck in the past by only focusing on traditional television viewership.“The mistake many…
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Popular Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee’s sister, actress Pallavi Chatterjee, talked about the rise of regional cinema during an exclusive interaction with IANS.Citing the example of South cinema, Pallavi said that, earlier confined to the regional audience, the industry now has a pan-India reach.She was asked, “How do you view the rise of regional cinema today?”Reacting to this, Pallavi shared, “South Indian cinema has grown tremendously and has even surpassed Bollywo…