Express Conversations

Join us for an insightful conversation with Kal Penn — acclaimed actor, author, and former White House staffer. Known for his breakout role in Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) and his powerful performance in The Namesake (2006), Kal Penn has long been a familiar South Asian face in both Hollywood and public service. In this engaging session, Penn reflects on his journey from Hollywood to the White House, where he served as Associate Director of Public Engagement under President Barack Obama. He discusses his advocacy for young Americans, Asian Americans, and the arts, as well as his ongoing work to champion authentic South Asian representation in media. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation that spans entertainment, politics, identity, and the power of storytelling.Edited by Suresh Pawar

In this exclusive chat with Nawaz Kochra, Kajol and Kayoze Irani open up about their film 'Sarzameen'. The duo talks about working with Ibrahim Ali Khan, Kayoze’s directorial debut, and share thoughts on kids from film families.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

In this exclusive conversation Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chhillar speak to Anas Arif about their new film Maalik. They discuss their respective roles, what they look for when choosing a script, and the kind of experience audiences can expect from the film.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

In an exclusive interview with Devansh Sharma, Abhishek Bachchan talks about his 25-year journey from Refugee to Kaalidhar Laapata, 20 years of working with father Amitabh Bachchan in Sarkar, and his memories of watching mother Jaya Bachchan's films in childhood.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

Audrey Truschke discusses her book on 5000 years of South Asian history, starting with the Indus Valley Civilization around 2600 BCE. She explains the choice of 5000 years, including a brief account of early human migration 120,000 years ago. Truschke emphasizes the importance of diverse voices, particularly women and oppressed castes, in her narrative. She critiques political appropriations of the Indus civilization and highlights the book's non-nationalist approach, covering historical connections, cultural exports, and the evolution of Hindu nationalism. She was in conversation with The Indian Express’ Adrija Roy Chowdhury.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

In this riveting interview, veteran actor Boman Irani talks to Navya Kharbanda about his memories of shooting Munna Bhai MBBS with Sunil Dutt, popularity of his character Virus from 3 Idiots, his recent Cannes debut, and his upcoming Zee5 film Detective Sherdil.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

In an exclusive interview with Devansh Sharma, producer Zoya Akhtar and director Ayesha Sood talk about their new unscripted series In Transit, having trans people tell their own stories, and the failure of Superboys of Malegaon.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Maharashtra's stalwart leader, Devendra Fadnavis. In this insightful interview, CM Devendra Fadnavis shares his perspectives on the 2024 general election's challenges and the BJP's remarkable turnaround, Maharashtra's transformative infrastructure projects, and his development-driven vision for the state. He also discusses building consensus across party lines in a polarized political landscape, upcoming local body elections, and national economic challenges. Get a glimpse into the politics of transformation and the road to Viksit Bharat 2047, and discover how Maharashtra is poised to contribute to India's growth story. Don't miss this engaging discussion with one of India's most influential leaders!Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

In this exclusive interview with Nawaz Kochra, Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi talk about their upcoming film 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'. While Rajkummar opens up about married life and shares instances from his wedding day, Wamiqa reveals how her grandmother pressurizes her for marriage. Watch this candid and fun conversation to know more.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and director Sejal Shah discuss the experience of shooting their film Costao, trend of creating biopics in Bollywood, friendships in the industry, perceptions and stereotypes in Bollywood and much more.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar