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.
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Life is like paithani… an actor should learn to flow’, says Paithani actress Mrinal Kulkarni
Paithani, which started streaming mid-November, is directed by Gajendra Ahire and produced by Zee Studios and Aarambh Entertainment. It explores the themes of tradition, resilience, and the bond between mothers and daughters. Paithani tells the inspiring story of Godavari (Mrinal), a mother and master weaver of traditional Paithani sarees. As she confronts the impending end of her illustrious career due to tremors in her hands, her unwavering spirit is brought to life by her determined daughter, Kaveri (Eisha Singh). With a heartfelt mission to honour her mother’s legacy, Kaveri plans to gift her the final saree Godavari weaves.
Art meets history in ‘Singapore Stories’ at new DBS Gallery exhibit in National Gallery Singapore; opening Dec 2
The exhibition examines how artists created art while addressing themes such as colonialism, urban change, and globalisation — experimenting in both medium and expression and underscoring the dynamic evolution of Singapore art.
Songs played Cupid in top Mediacorp artistes Mark Sara-Annetha Ayyavoo’s marriage
While Annetha achieved success early, with a top spot at the Best Model of the World 1998, putting Singapore on the map, Mark, admittedly an introvert, used his singing prowess to win over the model-singer.
Veena offers me the most scope for originality and innovation: Ramana Balachandhran
Recognising him as a child prodigy, the venerated Madras Music Academy bent its rule to fit him in! At just 21, Ramana Balachandhran is already being recognised as a reputable musician, who has revolutionised the way the Veena, a string instrument, is played. While Ramana has performed in 600 shows across the world, he will be travelling to Singapore for the first time this November.
EXCLUSIVE: Suthasini shatters glass ceiling with Mediacorp’s Deepavali song composition
The multi-talented artiste spoke exclusively to Connected to India ahead of Diwali, which is celebrated widely in Singapore, with several areas in the city-state undergoing a transformation to suit the festive mood.
EXCLUSIVE: For the first time, I was trying something more mature, says Vedaa actor Abhishek Banerjee
In an exclusive interview with Connected to India, Abhishek revealed why Singh’s character is so close to his heart and how did a Kolkata-boy without a filmy background made it to the silver screens.
EXCLUSIVE: Shift from court to radio station is the turning point in life, says Berlin actor Aparshakti Khurana
In Berlin, Aparshakti plays Pushkin Verma, an Indian Sign Language expert.
EXCLUSIVE: The Signature amongst my top seven performances, says actor Anupam Kher
Kher said he dedicated his performance in The Signature to all the victims of Covid. “I wanted to pay tribute to the millions of people who lost somebody in Covid specially,” he said.
EXCLUSIVE: Actor Rukmini Maitra decodes her character Maya from Tekka
Rukmini spoke to Connected to India during an exclusive interview hosted by noted film critic and journalist Shoma A Chatterji ahead of the release of Tekka, her latest movie. Directed by Srijit Mukherji, Rukmini plays cop Maya Khastogir in this vigilante action thriller.
