‘It felt like we actually visited Varanasi’: ‘Chinna Chinna Aasai’ cinematographer Faiz Siddik on bringing the holy city to life – Exclusive

Cinematographer Faiz Siddik shared his thoughts on the film’s visual depiction of Varanasi. He expressed that audience reactions to the city’s portrayal were most rewarding. The team aimed to showcase Varanasi’s purity, spirituality, and divine presence. Siddik emphasized that emotional storytelling always takes precedence over visual beauty. His personal connection with Varanasi deeply influenced the…

‘Sold my soul’: ‘Golmaal’ fame Susmita Mukherjee reveals she did C-grade films due to helplessness and repay debt of Rs 1 crore

Susmita Mukherjee, a renowned veteran actress, reflected on the challenging decisions that shaped her life. Taking on C-grade films was a strategic move to settle a Rs 1 crore debt. The collapse of her production company in 2002, caused by emerging technologies, was a hard blow. The actress invested in her daughter’s prestigious education abroad…

Cheese with tiny maggots in it? Why the ‘outlawed’ ‘maggot cheese’ is still Sardinia’s popular local delicacy

Casu marzu, a Sardinian sheep’s milk cheese, contains live maggots and is a centuries-old delicacy. This unique cheese is produced by allowing cheese flies to lay eggs in pecorino cheese. The larvae break down the cheese, creating a spreadable texture and pungent aroma. European food laws have banned its sale due to health concerns and…

Elon Musk is not pleased with Mamdani’s grocery stores idea, calls him ‘a thief’

Elon Musk criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s grocery store proposal. He believes AI and robots will eventually offer cheaper goods and services. The city plans five grocery stores, aiming for significant shopper savings. Private operators will manage daily operations while the city covers costs. Critics question the funding and potential impact on existing…