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Ananya Ghosh

Ananya Ghosh is an assistant editor with Hindustan Times Brunch. She has 10 years of experience as a journalist having worked as a copy editor/feature writer in various publications.

Articles by Ananya Ghosh

Everything you didn’t know about Cosplay and didn’t know who to ask!

International cosplay star Yaya Han decodes the underground subculture that has captured the imagination of the millennials

(From left) Cosplayers playing Spider-Man (Soumya Sharan), Kitana (Vanna Calista Da’costa), Wonder Woman (Srishti Chandra), Iron Man (Jeet Molankar), Wargreymon (Saqlain Ansari) at the Mumbai Comic Con 2018(Aalok Soni)
Updated on Jan 12, 2019 09:59 PM IST
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Mehr Jesia says that motherhood has taught her to “always keep the child inside you alive”

The former Miss India and supermodel also reminisces about her early days in the industry and says she misses the friendship she shared with her fellow models

Mehr Jesia won the Femina Miss India 1986 and was part of the first generation of Indian supermodels
Published on Dec 15, 2018 09:47 PM IST
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Welcome to the jungle gym

Brooding Christian Bale plays a panther in his latest movie, and it’s all for his own kids

Christian Bale is an actor who revels in brooding, complex and challenging, especially physically challenging, characters
Updated on Nov 27, 2018 04:53 PM IST
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“I fall in love very easily”, says Manav Kaul

We catch Tumhari Sulu’s affable husband at his flirtatious best!

Actor-playwright-director, Manav Kaul is also a published author whose third book Tumhare Barey Main has just hit the stands; T-Shirt and shoes, Zara; jeans: Diesel(Aalok Soni)
Updated on Nov 24, 2018 10:00 PM IST
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How to be South Asian in America

Indian-American actress Tiya Sircar is revelling in the way the country of her birth has finally accepted her for who she is

Indian-American actress Tiya Sircar talks about how South Asians are finally finding a representation in mainstream media in the US(Getty images)
Published on Nov 17, 2018 09:51 PM IST
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“We Indians are real bandwagonwallahs,” says Anil Dharker

The founder and festival director Tata Literature Live! talks about India’s growing number of bibliophiles, bestsellers and lit fests, and what makes his fest the most lit one!

Anil Dharker started the Tata Literature Live nine years back and today it is one of India’s most prestigious litfests(Aalok Soni)
Updated on Nov 04, 2018 01:33 AM IST
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Anatomy of violence: The Darren Aronofsky interview

The director of Mother!, one of the most heart-wrenching films in recent times, says that he in fact hates violence

Darren Aronofsky is undoubtedly one of the most disrupting, if disturbing voices in world cinema today(Getty images)
Updated on Nov 04, 2018 12:11 AM IST
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“Feminism is not about male bashing but about equality,” says Chitrangda Singh

The Inkaar actress talks about films, fringe, phobia and feminism

Chitrangda Singh, known for her powerhouse performances, says she wanted to be a nutritionist . Make-up and hair: harry rajput; outfit, Sabina Halder(Saurabh Mulay)
Published on Oct 27, 2018 11:28 PM IST
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“Artists shouldn’t be fooled by the Internet...concentrate on the songs more than social media”

Canadian polymath and rock legend Bryan Adams talks about the pitfalls of social media, the genius of A R Rahman, his love for India, and also reveals that his coming-of-age rock classic Summer of ‘69 had nothing to do with the summer of 1969

Bryan Adams is in India on a five-city tour. Titled, The Ultimate Tour, it will see him perform material from the fourteenth studio album
Published on Oct 06, 2018 11:42 PM IST
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“Don’t give the audience a spectacle, simulate their imagination and create the spectacles in their minds,” says Naseeruddin Shah

The thespian’s recent play, The Father, is a brutally honest study of dementia, and is penned by one of France’s best known contemporary playwrights, Florian Zeller

The Father portrays the everyday life and struggles of a dementia patient , Andre, played by Naseeruddin Shah(Photo courtesy: Motley)
Updated on Sep 29, 2018 12:07 AM IST
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I hate the word ‘talented’, says Rohit Sharma, the ‘Mr Talented’ of Indian cricket

This Mumbai boy, known for his appetite for big scores, is today an indispensible member of national team

Rohit Sharma says he wants to get rid of his habit of forgetting. Styling: Tanya Vohra ; Hair: Team Hakim’s Aalim; make-up: Mona Anand/BBLUNT; suit, Ermenegildo Zegna; jumper, Massimo Dutti, shoes, Jimmy Choo; watch, Hublot(Arsh Sayed for GQ India)
Updated on Sep 23, 2018 01:10 PM IST
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Drama is dead, long live theatre

Five feisty women talk about the challenges the medium is facing, and how to deal with them

Marathi, Hindi and English theatre actors (from left) Rasika Agashe, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Faezeh Jalali, Yuki Ellias and Puja Sarup. On Rasika: Sari, Yewala boutique, Nashik. On Geetanjali: Dress and shoes, Forever 21. On Faezeh: Dress, 109°F; shoes from Clarks. On Yuki: Sarong from Manipur; jacket: Zara; tank top from Hill Road, Bandra; shoes from H&M. On Puja: Top, Zara; pants, Cottons; jacket, Elliza Donatein; shoes, Charles and Keith. Make-up: Stacy Gomes; hair: Avan Sethna(Prabhat Shetty)
Updated on Jul 22, 2018 12:01 AM IST
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Soumitra Chatterjee: The living legend India forgot

The multiple National Award winning actor, who was Satyajit Ray’s muse, remains Bengal’s hidden treasure

Chatterjee could have been the romantic hero, but he preferred to be an actor rather than a ‘hero’(Kunal Patil)
Updated on Jul 15, 2018 01:45 AM IST
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Get real, Bollywood: Acclaimed Iranian director Majid Majidi points out flaws in our filmmaking

I’ve seen many Indian films recently, I liked none, he complains

Majid Majidi finds it ironical that a country like India that is throbbing with real stories, seldom makes realistic cinema(Prabhat Shetty)
Updated on Jun 03, 2018 08:17 AM IST
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‘Character actors’ are the new heroes of Bollywood

Pankaj Tripathi, Jim Sarbh, Manav Kaul and Vikrant Massey talk about their bid to reach the stars!

On a sunny summer afternoon in Mumbai,we got four fabulous actors of recent times together to discuss the inequalities of fame and the sweet smell of success(Aalok Soni)
Updated on May 20, 2018 10:49 AM IST
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Single mother, or ambitious career woman: Padma Lakshmi on the roles of life that are more important

The stunning 47-year-old talks challenges, triumphs and more

From being a glamour girl and one half of a celebrity couple to becoming a multi-hyphenate star, Padma Lakshmi’s journey has been long and one of self-discovery. (Location: The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai; Make-up: Sonic Sarwate, Global Senior Artist at M.A.C Cosmetics India;Hair: Sanky Evrus)(Taras Taraporvala)
Updated on May 13, 2018 02:09 AM IST
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“I didn’t like The Humma Song”, says Shaan

The singer talks about remixes, and opens up about goof-ups and his first celebrity crush

Shaan is these days addicted to playing Candy Crush!(Avinash Gowariker)
Published on May 13, 2018 01:13 AM IST
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The return of Rani: Despite occasional releases, how the queen continues to reign

How does Rani Mukerji, now 40, continue to reinvent herself with every comeback?

She’s has had just five films out in seven years. But Rani Mukerji continues to rule. Dress: Warehouse; Shoes: Chanel; Pendant: Alex Monroe; Styling: Leepakshi Ellawadi; Make-up: Vidyadhar Bhatte; Hair: Susan Emmanuel(Avinash Gowariker)
Updated on May 05, 2018 10:32 PM IST
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“Even the most fictional of Shakespeare’s characters have something very real and relatable about them,” says Vinay Pathak

The actor, who has been playing king Lear for the past five years, in Nothing Like Lear – Rajat Kapoor’s quirky interpretation of the Shakespeare play – talks how the character impacts him

Vinay Pathak plays king Lear in Cinematograph Production’s solo play, Nothing Like Lear(Aalok Soni)
Updated on Apr 29, 2018 12:10 AM IST
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An ode to the Bard: How Shakespeare’s iconic works resonate subtly in cinema today

Can you think of world cinema without even a hint of Shakespeare? Think again!

Joseph Fiennes as William Shakespeare in 1998 American romantic period drama, Shakespeare in Love
Updated on Apr 26, 2018 06:57 PM IST
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Imtiaz Ali’s daughter Ida is the new kid on the block!

While star kids her age groom themselves for acting, filmmaker Ida Ali, 17, is basking in the success of her first short film. Note: she’s cautious of the comparisons that lie ahead!

Imtiaz Ali’s daughter Ida recently made her debut as a director with a short film. Titled Lift, it is also written by the 17-year-old (Dress, River Island; jacket, Zara)(Aalok Soni)
Updated on Apr 21, 2018 10:47 PM IST
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Best way to handle trolls? Ignore them!: Social media star and singer Armaan Malik ups his game

The singer talks about his loves, obsessions, and fans

Armaan Malik thinks that the best thing about his contemporary singers is that they are all friends and have a healthy competition among them ( Make-up; Baba Chaursiya)(Photo: Imazing studio)
Updated on Apr 15, 2018 12:36 AM IST
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui: An ambitious actor and a reluctant star

The rags to riches story of one of Bollywood’s most unconventional heros

Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s journey has been a quintessential Bollywood rags to riches story. (Styling: Akshay Tyagi; Styling assistant: Mayuri Nivekar; Make-up and hair: Rajesh Nag; Wardrobe: Outfit, The Maroon Suit Company; lapel pin and pocket square, The Tie hub; bow tie, Zara; watch, Jaipur Watch Company; sunglasses, Opium Eyewear; Socks, Happy Socks; shoes, Trumpet Shoes)(Prabhat Shetty)
Updated on Apr 13, 2018 07:24 PM IST
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The accidental couple: The unconventional marriage of R Balki and Gauri Shinde

Filmmakers R Balki and Gauri Shinde thrive as a couple because of their individuality, not despite it

Filmmakers, Gauri Shinde and R Balki, might seem like an unusual pair, yet they are also possibly one of the most perfect ones around.(Gauri’s top, Forever 21; jacket, DKNY; pants, Nicobar; footwear, Colaba market in Mumbai; Balki’s T-shirt, Armani; jeans, AG; shoes, Fratelli Rossetti)(Prabhat Shetty)
Updated on Mar 25, 2018 01:34 PM IST
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25 questions with Tamannaah Bhatia

The Baahubali actress reveals her closely-guarded secrets and even opens up about her favourite co-stars including Prabhas

Tamannaah is superstitious about number 8 (Styling: Sanjana Batra. Dress by Only)(Avinash Gowariker)
Published on Mar 10, 2018 10:08 PM IST
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The People’s Superstar: What makes Ranveer Singh the ultimate hero of the masses?

Cheering crowds turn him on. He is happy to pose for the paparazzi. Ranveer Singh’s natural ease with the crowd makes him the people’s favourite

One of the most powerful actors in Bollywood today, Ranveer Singh , is a people’s superstar. You can’t help but love this guy(Photograph by Manav Manglani ; Imaging by Piyush Garg)
Updated on Feb 24, 2018 10:34 PM IST
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“It is the nine months of pregnancy that actually prepares you for motherhood,” says Lisa Haydon

The model turned actor opens up about pregnancy, bodyshaming and her marriage

(Photo courtesy: Top Model India | COLORS INFINITY)
Published on Feb 17, 2018 10:10 PM IST
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Actor and Instapoet Zain Khan Durrani picks his favourite romantic poems

Here are some of his best verses to add love to your Valentine’s Day

Zain Khan Durrani
Published on Feb 10, 2018 10:31 PM IST
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“The talent hunt shows are becoming less about the talent and more about the backstory of the participants,” says Sonu Nigam

The dapper singer, who started off as a child actor, also reveals why he chose singing over acting while picking a career

(Sanjeev Verma)
Updated on Feb 03, 2018 11:15 PM IST
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“I suck at making stir fries,” confesses Matt Preston

The food critic gets candid about his love for pizza and cravats, and reveals what the three genial Masterchef judges usually bicker over

Matt Preston, apart from being a world famous food critic and celebrity judge, is one of the most sartorially flamboyant television personalities today(Getty images)
Updated on Jan 20, 2018 11:08 PM IST
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