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Sumita Chakraborty picks eight good content driven shows that are making waves on the OTT domain. The OTT world is on a binge. And, how! From thrillers to action, romance to history, horror to progressive love stories... the digital domain is on fire.

WHERE IS DIANA PENTY?

The gorgeous Diana Penty has been keeping a very low profile. So what has this pretty woman been upto? Let’s find out?

“I never intended to be an educator. I wanted to make my films my way but reach the widest possible audience.” – Mira Nair

Filmmaker Mira Nair is the creator of stories that have led me on a journey of both self and social discovery. As a five-year-old about to make my first trip to India (Mumbai) from the US, Salaam Bombay! introduced me to the reality of the life of street children and prepared me for the heartbreak that I would encounter once I landed in the country.

“NO, IT'S NOT ENTIRELY TRUE. SHREYAS DID NOT GIVE ME A HARD TIME.” – KASHMERA SHAH

She’s bold, super candid, and doesn’t mince her words. Meet the firebrand Kashmera Shah who is currently directing her second film. In a cosy tete-a-tete, Kashmera talks about directing her film, her equation with her actors Shreyas Talpade and husband Krushna, and how she balances her personal life being a mother of small kids.

“Professionally, I think I'm in a good place.” - Shahid Kapoor

A little under-stated, perhaps a bit under- rated, yet Shahid Kapoor is one actor who can soar to newer heights with each of his performances. In a throwback interview to Stardust, Shahid opens up about his personal and professional life.

” Bhoomi is not just a project which expresses musically, and it's not just about our culture but about our tradition, history, our environment and also our faith. Bhoomi 2021 is a movement.” – Salim-Sulaiman Merchant

Salim and Sulaiman Merchant with their magical compositions and amazing versatility are undoubtedly the undisputed musical maestros of Bollywood.

Ten Of The Best OTT Shows

From the much-loved heist to a modern fairy tale and a hard-hitting docu-series, the OTT world sure is amazingly compelling. Sumita Chakraborty picks nine of the most interesting web shows in the OTT domain.

An Actor Par Excellence – Rishi Kapoor, Unplugged!

Chintu Kapoor and his khullam khulla baatein

Has Leander Paes And Kim Sharma Found Love Again?

Kim Sharma and Leander Paes’s romance has been the talk of the town. Sumita Chakraborty finds out what is exactly cooking in the personal life of this steamy duo. When a tennis legend and Bollywood’s self-professed bombshell meet, but obviously, sparks fly. And, how! Well, tennis ace Leander Paes who had kept his personal life out of the limelight for some time is back in the spotlight again.

Unknown Facts About Sidharth Shukla And Shehnaaz Revealed!

Sidharth Shukla’s untimely death at the mere age of 40 left everyone shocked and devastated. A close friend of Sidharth who insisted on being anonymous, emotionally pens what made Sidharth Shukla so special a man and why SidNaaz was not just a hashtag but the definition of pure love between Shehnaaz and Sid.

Go Glam... With Shraddha Kapoor's beauty goals on skin and makeup.

She’s downright gorgeous and can easily be counted as one of the most beautiful actors in the Hindi Film Industry. So what makes her so stunning? Well for one, she is a natural beauty but other than that she’s cracked the makeup and skincare code. We dug a bit deeper and sniffed around Shraddha’s instagram and guess what, we discovered some super tips on beauty and hair. Read on…

Yasser Desai

He sang the mellifluous Rang Dariya for Emrran Hashmi in the film Chehre and was appreciated a lot. Meet Yasser Desai whose song ‘Dil Ko Karar Aya’ featured on the late Sidharth Shukla and Neha Sharma has garnered almost 100 million views. His Bollywood debut was Beiimaan Love featured on Sunny Leone and Rajnish Duggal which was a huge hit but he came into the limelight with the song Jitni Dafa for the John Abraham-starrer Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran. His other Bollywood songs have received appreciation and accolade. In an exclusive interview, Yasser Desai talks about his musical journey and more. Read on…

“You know the amount of times I have hidden in the trunk of my car? – Janhvi Kapoor

From escaping from the pap’s to cooking up a storm, Janhvi Kapoor known for her fancy moods and quirks, gears up for an intense session of food, fun, pap’s and more…

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Surrogacy, unplanned pregnancy, single motherhood and much more…

“SHERSHAAH HAS BEEN A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE!” – SHIV PANDITT

Shiv Panditt has garnered rave reviews for his performance as Colonel Sanjeev Singh Jamwal in Shershaah. In conversation with Sumita Chakraborty, Shiv talks about Shershaah and how it has changed his life and more.

“Your lineage cannot make you a star!” – Meera Chopra

In an exclusive interview, Meera Chopra, Priyanka and Parineeti Chopra’s cousin, hits back!

“The Fun Of Being An Actor Is Reinventing Yourself With Every Character You Play.”

Saif Ali Khan on looking and being cool.

“No one from my own city knew me when I auditioned for Sa Re Ga Ma Pa but I remember going to Belgium with Mr Sonu Nigam and surprisingly, people knew me there.” – Mohammed Vakil

From being the winner of a singing reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa to winning the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Indian Television award this year, the very talented yet humble Mohammed Vakil talks to Damini Malshe about his journey as a singer and more.

“Imperfection is what stays with you and speaks to you!”

Taking a sneak peek into the cinematic world of Kanika Dhillon.

…Five films on crimes that are spine-chilling, edge-of-the-seat thrillers that you will never forget.

What is the “one thing” we never want to be involved in, but are always interested in? Thefts, scams, murders, these are acts we would never dream to commit, but often enjoy watching on screen. So, if crime gets you going, PVR Pictures bring you five delicious tales of devious deeds now streaming online:

“For someone who came to the industry with nothing but dreams and grew up watching Amitabh Bachchan on the big screen, to be able to produce a film with him in the lead, is nothing short of a fairy-tale that came true.” – Anand Pandit

In conversation with Sumita Chakraborty, producer Anand Pandit talks about his film Chehre, working with the great Amitabh Bachchan and more.

“Family Man has given me unexpected love and confidence for which I'm very grateful.” - Abhay Verma

Family Man Season 2 got Abhay Verma into the spotlight. Here, he talks to Sumita Chakraborty about his life before and after he became an actor.

Jim Sarbh joked about how he gets pulled up by his friends when he arrives at a dinner party all decked up like a typical Bollywood star.

Style, fashion and stars… Let’s hear what Jim Sarbh and fashion designer Tan France say.

Goodbye Khans... Sidharth, Kiara, Kriti, Parineeti & Taapsee are here!

Earlier bracketed as mere ‘underdogs’, actors Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Kriti Sanon, Parineeti Chopra and Tapsee Pannu have now grabbed the spotlight once again. Sumita Chakraborty finds out whether the underdogs are here to stay!

What Is The Reason Behind Aamir Khan And Kiran Rao's Divorce?

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao have announced their impending divorce officially. Rumours are rife that it is because of Aamir’s closeness to starlet Fatima Shaikh. Sumita Chakraborty probes to find out whether the 15 year jinx got hold of Aamir again or was it Fatima Sana Shaikh who broke Aamir and Kiran’s marriage?

Dilip Kumar End Of An Era!

The demise of the great Dilip Kumar at the age of 98 is an irreparable loss to the Hindi film industry. Sumita Chakraborty on behalf of Stardust magazine pays rich tribute to this mega actor.

Cyber Bullying, Shaming & Trolling Female Actors

With the predominance of social media, the era of matinee idols and demigods has ended. Instead, a more heinous trend of cyber bullying especially of female actors seems to be taking predominance. Nandita Chatterjee spotlights the trend of cyber bullying and trolling actors on the social media.

Yami Gautam is back in the town, and here's what is keeping her busy!

Back in Mumbai, Yami will soon commence shooting for her next highly anticipated thriller, ‘A Thursday’.

“Raj and DK sir also pushed me to make Sajid badder and bigger in season 2.” – Shahab Ali

His menacing character as Sajid in Family Man Season 1 and Season 2 was super impressive. Meet the man who essayed the character – Shahab Ali who talks about his foray into the film industry, his struggle, his bond with Sushant Singh Rajput and more.

“It is deeply satisfying winning an international award that has been adjudged the best work from entries across the globe.” - Dhruv Ghanekar

An accomplished and celebrated musician, Dhruv Ghanekar is a name to be reckoned with in the world of music. In an in-depth interview with Sumita Chakraborty, the amazing Dhruv Ghanekar talks about his action packed musical journey, producing two songs for the Beatles Documentary, winning accolades and awards, working with music bests and more…