Roshni Shekhar, Business Standard

Stories by Roshni Shekhar, Business Standard

Why This Diwali Will Be Very Different...

Why This Diwali Will Be Very Different...

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2025

'It's heartening to see that the festive energy is being driven not only by star-led blockbusters but also by fresh, content-rich films.'

The Live Show Line-Up This Year

The Live Show Line-Up This Year

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2025

With India increasingly attracting global artistes, the ministry of information and broadcasting is working to simplify the process of setting up concerts in the country.

'Movies Have To Be Good To Bring People To Cinemas'

'Movies Have To Be Good To Bring People To Cinemas'

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2025

'Last year, we had about 10 to 12 per cent of Hollywood films as a box-office contribution. This year already, it has jumped up to 24 per cent because the lineup is very strong.'

Why OTTs Are Focusing On Bharat

Why OTTs Are Focusing On Bharat

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2025

'The South today is a creative engine shaping the future of Indian entertainment.'

The Film That Topped The Box Office

The Film That Topped The Box Office

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2025

They Call Him OG topped the gross domestic box office collection with Rs 224 crore (Rs 2.24 billion).

IPL's Valuation Hits Flat Pitch

IPL's Valuation Hits Flat Pitch

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2025

The IPL's overall valuation fell by 8 per cent to Rs 76,100 crore in 2025.

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

The principal problem lies in lack of training infrastructure and relatively lax safety standards.

Click. Watch. Shop. YouTube's Next Move

Click. Watch. Shop. YouTube's Next Move

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2025

'There is so much growth to unlock at the intersection of high shopping intent and brand needs.'

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2025

'We have just scratched the surface because cricket has been around for the longest time.'

Have You Watched Ekta Kapoor's OTT Channel?

Have You Watched Ekta Kapoor's OTT Channel?

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2025

Jeetendra and his family-backed Balaji Telefilms is focusing on expanding the content slate on its streaming platform Kutingg through micro dramas and long-format binge shows after the recent ban on its subscription-based video-on-demand platform ALTT due to obscene content.

Gold, Silver Shine As Stocks Slip

Gold, Silver Shine As Stocks Slip

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

'The frenzy for gold is primarily due to the uncertainty surrounding the tariff war.'

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

It is not yet clear if Diageo Plc is looking to sell its complete stake in RCB.

How Trump's Latest Threat Will Hit Indian Movies

How Trump's Latest Threat Will Hit Indian Movies

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2025

'A 100% tariff could cut the Indian film industry's US revenues by 30% to 40%.'

India-Pakistan Final Sends Ad Rates Soaring

India-Pakistan Final Sends Ad Rates Soaring

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2025

Advertisers will pay 18 lakh to 25 lakh per 10 seconds, a 10% to 20% increase over the last Asia Cup final.

Virat Kohli, India's No.1 Celebrity Brand

Virat Kohli, India's No.1 Celebrity Brand

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2025

Virat Kohli retained his crown as India's most valued celebrity brand, extending his unmatched dominance across sports and business, followed by Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan.

Guess How Many People Watch OTT?

Guess How Many People Watch OTT?

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

OTT users have crossed the 600 million mark which is around 41 per cent of India's population.

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2025

Strong demand for cultural and spiritual hubs is expected for destinations like Varanasi, Kolkata during Durga Puja, and Pushkar for the camel fair, besides leisure destinations like Goa, Udaipur, Jaipur and Coorg.

Munir's Moves: Why India Must Be On High Alert

Munir's Moves: Why India Must Be On High Alert

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2025

A Pakistan that is more secure in its relations with the US is also one that might well wish to indulge in another cross-border misadventure.

OTT Vs Theatres: The War Has Begun

OTT Vs Theatres: The War Has Begun

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2025

'The satisfaction of making content only comes when it reaches theatres as you are directly connecting to the masses.'

Is IMAX Luring More Audiences?

Is IMAX Luring More Audiences?

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2025

'We're witnessing a consistent surge in audience demand for IMAX screenings, particularly for high-octane, spectacle-driven films.'