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The Indian Express Entertainment Desk comprises a collective of India’s premier journalists and editors dedicated to covering the vast landscape of global and domestic show business. Serving as a definitive source for the publication, the desk delivers comprehensive reporting that spans the traditional film industries of India and the West, as well as the rapidly evolving digital content ecosystem....
The Indian Express Entertainment Desk comprises a collective of India’s premier journalists and editors dedicated to covering the vast landscape of global and domestic show business. Serving as a definitive source for the publication, the desk delivers comprehensive reporting that spans the traditional film industries of India and the West, as well as the rapidly evolving digital content ecosystem.
Experience & Career: Operating under the aegis of The Indian Express, the Entertainment Desk is staffed by seasoned reporters, critics, and editors with extensive experience in arts and culture journalism, led by Jyoti Sharma Bawa. The film reviews are done by seasoned journalists Shubhra Gupta, Shalini Langer and Anandu Suresh. The team includes Sampada Sharma, Devansh Sharma, Jyothi Jha, Vibha Maru, Anas Arif, Nawaz Kochra, Navya Kharbanda, and Kriti Sonali who have established a reputation for moving beyond superficial coverage, consistently documenting the significant shifts in the entertainment sector. Their collective body of work represents a fusion of fast-paced news gathering and thoughtful, long-form journalism, positioning the desk as a leading voice in documenting the history and future of cinema and television.
Expertise & Focus Areas: The desk adopts a multi-faceted approach to entertainment journalism, balancing immediate news cycles with deep cultural criticism. Key areas of focus include:
Pan-Indian Coverage: Exhaustive reporting on Bollywood, as well as key regional industries including Kollywood, Mollywood, Tollywood, and Sandalwood.
Global & Digital Scope: In-depth tracking of Hollywood developments and the booming OTT/streaming landscape.
Critical Analysis: Providing sharp, educated reviews and incisive commentary that dissects pop culture phenomena with wit and objectivity.
Exclusive Access: Conducting freewheeling interviews with industry stalwarts, actors, and directors to provide readers with unfiltered perspectives.
Authoritativeness & Trust: The Indian Express Entertainment Desk is distinguished by its commitment to editorial rigor and educated viewpoints. Unlike standard tabloid coverage, the desk focuses on dissecting what is "significant" in the industry, often sparking necessary debates through compelling opinion pieces. Their work is trusted by readers for its ability to de-jargonize industry trends and provide a "one-stop destination" that bridges the gap between entertainment gossip and serious cultural reporting.
April 3, 2026
Rajpal Yadav, who began his career in 1998, was honoured with the Best Actor in a Negative Role award at the SCREEN Awards. He recently recalled the milestone moment during a conversation on Farah Khan’s vlog.
April 4, 2026April 3, 2026
Casting director Mukesh Chhabra recently opened up about the two-year long casting process of Aditya Dhar's hit films, Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Abhishek Bachchan says he has never felt insecure despite being surrounded by success stories, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s, crediting his upbringing and his belief in partnership.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Veteran actor Tanuja recently watched Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar The Revenge and called director Aditya Dhar the 'real hero' of the film.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Director Prayag Raaj recently opened up about the casting of his 1985 film Geraftaar. It featured three superstars - Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Rajinikanth.
April 4, 2026April 3, 2026
Rashmika Mandanna is heading to Tokyo this May, joining a global lineup of celebrities for one of the world's most celebrated anime events.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Piyush Mishra opens up about alcoholism, admitting he hurt his mother and made obscene calls. He recalls losing control, its impact on his life, and how he later regained control.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
In her recent vlog, Farah Khan visited Rajpal Yadav along with her longtime cook Dilip, where the two spoke about the time Rajpal spent in jail and the support he received from members of the film industry.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
In her latest Instagram post, veteran actor Zeenat Aman recalled filming a scene for the 1978 original Don, where she struggled to push Amitabh Bachchan in a wheelchair.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
When Ranbir Kapoor steps into the role of Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana later this year, he will not be the first man in his family to do so.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Abhishek Bachchan said that his belief systems have completely changed and been challenged after the birth of his daughter, Aaradhya Bachchan.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Ahead of the Chetak Screen Awards 2026, set to take place on April 5 in Mumbai, here’s a memorable moment from the 2018 edition of the awards, when the late-legend, Irrfan Khan took home the Best Actor trophy for his performance in the film Hindi Medium.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Among those who took a dig at Dhurandhar, albeit indirectly, was Tamil filmmaker Vetrimaaran, who also tore into the 2016 demonetisation.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
R Madhavan was recently spotted in a theatre, casually watching his own film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, like any other excited viewer.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Bharathiraja was hospitalised due to respiratory issues late last year. While some reports claimed that he had passed away, the hospital promptly dismissed such rumours.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
The Dhurandhar fever has gripped everyone. Suryakumar Yadav recently joined the trend, recreating Akshaye Khanna’s viral step and leaving fans thrilled.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Describing the Ramayana teaser as "very beautiful," Dipika Chikhlia said she's now awaiting the release of director director Nitesh Tiwari's Ranbir Kapoor-starrer.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
A US court has dismissed most of Blake Lively’s claims against Justin Baldoni, including sexual harassment, narrowing the lawsuit ahead of a May trial.
April 3, 2026April 3, 2026
After finally watching the film, Aamir Khan took a moment to publicly congratulate the team behind Ranveer Singh's record-breaking spy thriller.
April 3, 2026April 2, 2026
At the 2017 edition of the Screen Awards, Amitabh Bachchan paid a heartfelt tribute to his former co-star Vinod Khanna.
April 2, 2026April 2, 2026
The Delhi High Court flagged contradictions in Rajpal Yadav’s position, cautioning him, not to mistake judicial courtesy for weakness.
April 2, 2026April 2, 2026
Mithun Chakraborty dismissed claims that Dhurandhar 2 is propaganda, saying the film has been watched and loved by people of all religions.
April 2, 2026April 2, 2026
Netflix dropped all eight episodes of XO, Kitty Season 3 today, picking up right where the Season 2 cliffhanger left off. Kitty Song Covey is back in Seoul, and this time she is a senior.
April 2, 2026April 2, 2026
Following Ranjith's arrest in a sexual assault case, the director has been suspended from the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA).
April 2, 2026April 2, 2026
Vijay reiterated that he had stepped away from a life of luxury to stand with the people, stressing that his political journey is rooted in gratitude and a readiness to face hardships for the public.
April 2, 2026
