Mental Health Champion Neerja Birla

In this episode, Masaba Gupta sits down with the legendary filmmaker Mira Nair—known for masterpieces like Monsoon Wedding, Salaam Bombay, and Mississippi Masala—to explore the artistry, inspiration, and instinct behind her globally celebrated work. From drawing cinematic magic o ...  Afficher plus

Actor and comedian Mallika Dua talks with Masaba Gupta about her training as an actor, and why she calls herself an accidental comedian. The duo compare notes on the perils of creating content for social media platforms, and the future of the Internet. Plus Mallika shares the imp ...  Afficher plus

Samira Ahmed and guest critics - the novelist and anthropologist Tahmima Anam and Ben Luke from the Art Newspaper - give their verdict on the week’s cultural releases. They’ve been to see Cate Blanchett in Anton Chekhov’s play The Seagull at the Barbican Centre. The classic drama ...  Afficher plus

Acclaimed filmmaker Sudhir Mishra joins Cyrus Broacha for a candid, hilarious, and deeply nostalgic chat about his journey through Indian cinema.From sneaking into NSD classes without admission to co-writing Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Sudhir recounts his early days with legends like Kun ...  Afficher plus

In this episode of Cyrus Says, Sheeba Chaddha takes us through her extraordinary journey, starting with her Delhi roots, Hans Raj College days, and passion for theatre. From working with Rajat Kapoor and Sudhir Mishra to iconic roles in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and indie gems like ...  Afficher plus

In this episode, Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Sunny Singh and broadcaster Poppy Jay to learn all about the history of Indian cinema, colloquially known as Bollywood. Filmmaking technology arrived in India in 1896, only six months after the Lumiere brothers debuted their inv ...  Afficher plus