Mohar Basu

She writes about movies, celebrities, and how they alter the larger narrative of society. Trying to chronicle the fast changing landscape of show business, she lives in the belief that artistes will alter the world as we know it. Twitter: @MoharBasu

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Guns, gore and addiction

Mirzapur director Singh teams up with Fukrey maker Lamba for Paan Parda Zarda, a gangster drama about opium smuggling... [Read More]

03 October,2023 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu

Fall in love... then come

Writers Radhika and comic Prashasti on how Thank You for Coming’s starting point was what if Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’s Raj-Simran were sexually incompatible... [Read More]

03 October,2023 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu

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Sumira Roy: It hurt them that the President didn’t respond

Five years after this paper reported about Lavates writing to then-President Kovind seeking active euthanasia, Bhangaar director says documentary traces their choice and bats for dying with dignity... [Read More]

30 September,2023 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu

Anshuman Jha: Wish art and politics were kept apart

Anshuman Jha on missing the Canadian première of Lord Curzon Ki Haveli at ISAFF... [Read More]

30 September,2023 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu

Amp up the nostalgia

With Tiger 3 teaser going viral, Salman discusses how the promo is a hat-tip to the spy thriller’s past installments... [Read More]

30 September,2023 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu

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Spotted in the city: Arjun Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover and others

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]

01 October,2023 08:08 PM IST

Daughter's Day 2023: Klin Kaara, Vamika to Malti, meet celebrity princesses

Daughter`s Day 2023: Having a baby girl around you solves most worries, and parents would agree. Celebrities, who welcomed daughters into their lives, simply cannot stop praising them and admiring the value they bring to their lives. On this special occasion, here`s meeting the princesses of celebrities who make their days brighter with their smiles and innocence... [Read More]

24 September,2023 03:22 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: PM Modi lays foundation stone of Rs 49,000 crore-worth project in MP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Madhya Pradesh and laid the foundation stone of a Rs 49,000 crore-worth petrochemicals complex at Bina refinery in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh along with 10 industrial projects in the state. Pics/PTI... [Read More]

14 September,2023 10:22 PM IST

In Photos: Tracing the evolution of onscreen fashion through Bollywood's stars

From the timeless elegance of the early years to the daring and innovative styles of recent times, the fashion showcased on the silver screen has often set the tone for popular trends across the country. As movies captured the ethos of their respective eras, the wardrobes of their characters painted a vivid tapestry of sartorial evolution. This journey of Bollywood fashion, intertwined with societal changes and global influences, presents a rich tapestry of style, aesthetics, and cultural shifts that have shaped the Indian fashion narrative year after year. Take a look at onscreen fashion through the eras - ... [Read More]

03 September,2023 06:50 PM IST

Spotted in the city: Sara Ali Khan, Gauahar Khan, Bipasha-Karan and others

Spotted in the city: On Wednesday, celebrities stepped out in the bay to fulfill their personal and professional commitments. Be it heading to the airport or attending meetings, stars were out and about in the city. Here`s looking at their day ... [Read More]

23 August,2023 07:56 PM IST

Spotted in the city: Dimple Kapadia, Bipasha Basu, Manushi Chhillar and others

Spotted in the city: On Tuesday, celebrities stepped out in the bay to fulfill their personal and professional commitments. Be it watching a movie, enjoying a salon session, or attending meetings, stars were out and about in the city. Here`s looking at their day ... [Read More]

22 August,2023 07:23 PM IST

Entertainment Top Stories

Entertainment Top Stories: From Ranveer Singh`s Don 3 teaser release to BTS` V announcing that his new songs Love Me Again and Rainy Days will be dropping on August 10 and 11. Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s Khamoshi completed 27 years. Aamir Khan`s daughter Ira Khan said her depression is partly genetic. Neil Nitin Mukesh clarified the controversy around him asking Shah Rukh Khan to `shut up`... [Read More]

06 August,2023 10:04 PM IST

IN PHOTOS: Yamuna floodwater yet to recede

At 208.66 metres on July 13, the Yamuna surpassed its previous record of 207.49 metres set in September 1978 by a significant margin. It breached embankments and penetrated deeper into the city than it has in more than four decades. see pics (Photo/PTI) ... [Read More]

24 July,2023 09:19 PM IST

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Reliance Jio launches ‘JioBook’ with JioOS, priced at Rs 16,499

Reliance Jio launched India’s ‘most affordable’ 4G-enabled laptop ‘JioBook’ on July 31. The laptop is equipped with an advanced JioOS operating system, an 11.6-inch HD display. This sleek and lightweight learning book weighs only 990 grams and gives a ‘full-day’ battery life. JioBook comes pre-loaded with a Jio 4G LTE SIM and offers Dual Band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0. Under the hood, it has 4GB RAM, 64GB flash memory, expandable to 256GB. JioBook is priced at Rs 16,499 which makes it affordable for the students. JioBook was initially released discreetly last year and only made available to a select group of buyers. However, this time around, with the new JioBook, the company aims to target a wider audience. ... [Read More]

01 August,2023 12:42 PM IST

'I will do whatever I can', PM Modi to Zelenskyy amid Russia-Ukraine war

PM Modi held bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on May 20 in Japan. The bilateral meeting was held on the sidelines of G7 Summit in Hiroshima. Both leaders held bilateral discussion for the first time since Russia launched military operations in Ukraine. India is among the eight special invitees to the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima this week. Earlier, Ukrainian President also met UK PM Rishi Sunak on the sidelines of G7 Summit. Later, Zelenskyy sat down with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Japan. ... [Read More]

20 May,2023 07:06 PM IST | Mumbai

Meet Kobasu - Elon Musk’s Twitter Logo Inspiration From ‘Doge’ Meme

Elon Musk recently swapped the logo of Twitter’s blue bird with that of the doge meme. This has led to the boost in the value of the dogecoin and the doge meme is trending once again. But who is this dog from the doge meme who has been an internet sensation and now as the logo of Twitter.... [Read More]

04 April,2023 04:56 PM IST | Mumbai

Manoj Bajpayee On Working With Sharmila Tagore In Gulmohar

Sharmila Tagore and Manoj Bajpayee`s Gulmohar is all set to release on March 3 on Disney Plus Hotstar. And ahead of the release, the makers hosted a special screening, which was attended by the celebs on Tuesday. However, what grabbed our attention was Manoj`s plus one-wife, Shabana Raza. Yes, she made a rare appearance at a screening. As they arrived, the couple happily posed for the shutterbugs stationed at the venue. In a Screening, Manoj Also shared his experience to working with Sharmila Tagore... [Read More]

01 March,2023 04:52 PM IST | Mumbai

‘Collegium Is Well Established & Accepted’: EX CJI Uu Lalit On His Tenure & More

Former Chief Justice of India Uday Umesh Lalit on November 13 opened up on his tenure and the Collegium system in Delhi. He showed his satisfaction regarding his tenure as the chief justice of India. Former CJI said ‘the current process of Collegium system is Well Established & well Accepted.... [Read More]

14 November,2022 02:05 PM IST | Mumbai

Woman, Allegedly Carrying Cocaine Worth Rs 4.9 Crore, Arrested At Mumbai Airport

On September 29, Mumbai Airport Customs intercepted a passenger carrying 490 grams of cocaine worth Rs 4.9 crore ingeniously concealed in a special cavity made in her sandal. Customs have said they have arrested the Passenger arrested & remanded to judicial custody... [Read More]

03 October,2022 06:02 PM IST | Mumbai

Shweta Basu Prasad interacts with media for her Zee Theatre’s upcoming teleplay

Actors of Zee Theater’s upcoming teleplay Gunehgaar interacted with the media | “It was a great experience working with senior actors like Gajraj Rao”, said Shweta Basu Prasad. Audience can watch this upcoming psychological thriller play on 24th September, 2pm and 8pm on Tata play Theatre, and 25th September, 2pm and 6pm on Airtel Spotlight and D2H Rangmanch Active.... [Read More]

23 September,2022 06:53 PM IST | Mumbai

Actress Shweta Basu Prasad interacts with media for Gunehgaar

23 September,2022 03:56 PM IST

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Aakanksha covers fashion, beauty, culture, wellness and relationship stories. An old-school at heart, she is a lover of all things Bollywood. When not at work, she hangs out with friends at fancy cafes and visits new restaurants to try different dishes. She is a GenZ having the traits of a Millennial.

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Contracts should be granted with long-term future in mind

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The alliance against BJP’s hegemony

Congress’s vociferous demand for a caste Census ideologically aligns the party with OBC groups and enhances I.N.D.I.A’s capacity to take on the BJP’s alliance led by upper castes

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Guns, gore and addiction

Fall in love... then come

Sumira Roy: It hurt them that the President didn’t respond

Anshuman Jha: Wish art and politics were kept apart

Amp up the nostalgia

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Spotted in the city: Arjun Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover and others

Daughter's Day 2023: Klin Kaara, Vamika to Malti, meet celebrity princesses

IN PHOTOS: PM Modi lays foundation stone of Rs 49,000 crore-worth project in MP

In Photos: Tracing the evolution of onscreen fashion through Bollywood's stars

Spotted in the city: Sara Ali Khan, Gauahar Khan, Bipasha-Karan and others

Spotted in the city: Dimple Kapadia, Bipasha Basu, Manushi Chhillar and others

Entertainment Top Stories

IN PHOTOS: Yamuna floodwater yet to recede

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Reliance Jio launches ‘JioBook’ with JioOS, priced at Rs 16,499

'I will do whatever I can', PM Modi to Zelenskyy amid Russia-Ukraine war

Meet Kobasu - Elon Musk’s Twitter Logo Inspiration From ‘Doge’ Meme

Manoj Bajpayee On Working With Sharmila Tagore In Gulmohar

‘Collegium Is Well Established & Accepted’: EX CJI Uu Lalit On His Tenure & More

Woman, Allegedly Carrying Cocaine Worth Rs 4.9 Crore, Arrested At Mumbai Airport

Shweta Basu Prasad interacts with media for her Zee Theatre’s upcoming teleplay

Actress Shweta Basu Prasad interacts with media for Gunehgaar

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