What sets her apart, says Vidya Balan, is her need to grab roles that demand what few others can deliver
Nuanced family dramas from across the border break the monotony of Indian soap operas on television
Stretching from Partition through recent violence against women, the work of Amar Kanwar is a constant conversation with history. The reclusive artist explains why
Just three films old, Alia Bhatt is the new rage in Bollywood. Is she more than the daddy’s daughter?
Bangalore-based artists Aparna Rao and Soren Pors use technology to explore the mysteries of modern life
The soft power of the region has given its new cultural entrepreneurs an increased presence in food, music and fashion
The wave of young indie Hindi filmmakers has a new player in Kanu Behl, whose debut Titli has found the approval of international critics
The Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana bemoans the loss of its last legend Dhondutai Kulkarni (1927-2014), a vocalist who shunned the limelight in quiet pursuit of her music
Zarina Begum, the last pupil of Begum Akhtar, is testimony to the highs and lows of a life dedicated to gayaki
Art collector Kiran Nadar’s museum project aims to break barriers of art appreciation by attracting popular interest