The script of Crime Beat, based on the bestseller The Price You Pay by journalist-turned-writer Somnath Batabyal; the first opportunity to work in a crime thriller; the involvement of director Sudhir Mishra, “a legend”; and a chance to reunite with her “buddy” Saquib Saleem — all of these factors made Saba feel that she could not let this project go.
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Virat Kohli proves he’s still the ‘King’ in crucial India-Pakistan Champions Trophy showdown
Kohli, now 36, is past his prime (or is he?). Runs don’t flow from his bat like they used to once. And this leads to calls for his removal from the squad whenever the team plays poorly, often led by a panel of former cricketers and experts.
From hope to humiliation: Realities of deportation under Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown
Late on Sunday, February 16, a U.S. military plane touched down in India’s Amritsar, carrying 112 deported individuals. It was the third such plane in recent weeks, part of an ongoing deportation wave that has left many grappling with shattered aspirations.
India Energy Week 2025: USD 2.31 billion nuclear mission is a bold step towards a sustainable energy future
While the initiative offers a much-needed boost to the sector, questions regarding the feasibility of the timeline, financial structures, and the economic competitiveness of the Bharat Small Reactor (BSR), raise concerns about nuclear power’s role in India’s future energy mix.
Neil Nitin Mukesh dissects his character Mickey Mehta from Hisaab Barabar
He waited for nearly six years and the right script to break his hiatus. As the suave and diabolical banker Micky Mehta, Neil Nitin Mukesh plays a pivotal role to shape Hisaab Barabar, which is currently streaming on ZEE5 Global. In an exclusive interview with Connected to India, Neil dissected his character from the film […]
Common man can topple an empire if you mess with his dignity: R Madhavan on his latest release Hisaab Barabar
Madhavan plays Radhe Mohan Sharma a travelling ticket examiner in the film. When he discovers a fraud in his bank account, amounting to INR 27 (USD 0.31), he confronts the bank, starting a chain of events that forms the film.
EXCLUSIVE: Indian hockey legend MP Ganesh goes vocal for local coaches
An Olympic medalist and a bonafide legend of field hockey, former Indian captain and coach of the national side, MP Ganesh has weighed in on the foreign vs local coach debate. Speaking exclusively to Connected to India on the sidelines of the 6th Chairos Bheemaiah Hockey Cup in Bangalore earlier this month, the 78-year-old told […]
Top playwright Haresh Sharma, actor Shrey Bhargava team-up for Eclipse, a tale of Indo-Pak partition
Eclipse was a part of the M1 Singapore Fringe Festival 2025 and staged five shows from January 15 to 18, with two shows on the last day.
Sharib Hashmi opens up about Khoj, embracing reality and living his dream: “If not now, it’ll be very late”
Sharib, who was recently seen portraying an intense character — Ved in Khoj Parchaiyo Ke Uss Paar — a different role than the usual ones we’ve come to known him for, spoke to Connected to India about his life, acting and the new mystery thriller web series that can be streamed exclusively on ZEE5 Global.
“Needed someone to hold my hand”: Manoj Bajpayee lets his guard down, showers praise on Despatch director Kanu Behl
In an exclusive virtual Spotlight interview with Connected to India, Manoj, accompanied by Despatch’s director Kanu Behl, let his guard down, opening about his craft and the need to push himself.
