What to expect from a celebrity masterclass

There are over five platforms and a number of celebrities offering masterclasses in India. Names include the likes of actors Manoj Bajpayee and Akshay Kumar, author Ruskin Bond, director Madhur Bhandarkar, singer Shaan and tennis superstar Sania Mirza. There’s even masterclasses for a range of comedy (from Johnny Lever to Biswa Kalyan Rath) and a gaming masterclass by Mortal and 8bit Thug. For a few hundred rupees, you can access your favourite celebrity, telling you how they do what they do best. Done well, it’s infotainment at its best.