Author: Rohan Dua

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One of the most versatile journalists who has reported and broken almost every big national story since 2004 in India. He has reported extensively on politics, counter-terrorism, elections and multi-million dollar scams. In his 16 years in journalism, Dua has worked in Reuters, NewsX, Indian Express and The Times of India.

Piyush Misra inspires vacuum cleaner salesman turned lyricist Swanand Kirkire

NEW DELHI: Swanand Kirkire is a name that resonates with lovers of soulful and meaningful songs in Hindi cinema. He is the lyricist behind some of the most popular and acclaimed songs of the past two decades, such as ‘Piyu Bole’ from ‘Parineeta’, ‘Bande Me Tha Dum’ from ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’, ‘Behti Hawa Sa […]

INTERVIEW| Raju Hirani respects lyrics, keeps their torn papers too: Swanand Kirkire

Kirkire discussed Hirani's remarkable ability to organise and retain the various papers and notes that lyricists write during the creation of different versions of a song.

Let’s shoot films in Konkan, say no to Maldives: Swanand Kirkire

NEW DELHI: Iconic lyricist and actor Swanand Kirkire during a conversation with The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua, shed light on the Maldives fiasco. He staunchly supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep and his take on promoting our own pristine beaches. Kirkire also shared that Maldives should accept that its tourism is […]

I was in sweats to act with Shefali Shah, Jaideep Ahlawat in ‘Three of Us’: Swanand Kirkire

NEW DELHI: A vacuum salesman from Indore successfully transitions to Bollywood, leaving his mark as a lyricist for enchanting songs such as ‘Piya Bole’, ‘Rat Humari To’, ‘Lut Put Gaya’, ‘Manja’, and more. Recently featured in the film ‘Three of Us’ alongside Shefali Shah and Jaideep Ahlawat, the actor reflects on his portrayal of Dipankar Desai […]

NEW INDIAN IMPACT: ED starts probe, raids Religare over Dabur’s Burmans-Singhs links, Rs 2000-cr diversion

We are trying to ascertain all details regarding diversion of the money, between 2017 and 2018, as well as the charges if the money now being invested by the Burman family is being routed from anywhere else, including and not limited to any beneficiaries of Religare and RFL in the past. The probe will require interrogations of several people from past and present acquisitions bids -- a top ED official told The New Indian.

EXCLUSIVE | PVR INOX MD reveals reason behind singing ‘Ik Onkar’

NEW DELHI: The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua engages in a compelling conversation with PVR INOX Managing Director Ajay Bijli, exploring his musical journey, particularly his composition of ‘IK Onkar,’ prominently featured in ‘Dunki’. The business tycoon reveals his fondness for singing, for which he found new reignited passion during Covid. Here are a […]

INTERVIEW| Young Indians want cinemas for FOMO, 8-week delay in films on OTT: PVR INOX MD Ajay Bijli

NEW DELHI: During an exclusive interview with The New Indian’s Executive Editor Rohan Dua, PVR INOX Managing Director Ajay Bijli cleared the air around the never-ending debate between OTT and movie theatres. He shed light on the importance of movie theatres in the life of common people, despite a rise in the significance of OTT […]

EXCLUSIVE| 1800 PVR INOX cinemas now offer tickets at just ₹ 220, food at ₹ 99: MD Ajay Bijli

NEW DELHI: During an exclusive interview with The New Indian‘s Executive Editor Rohan Dua, PVR INOX Managing Director Ajay Bijli, dwelled on his strategy to solidify his customer base by bringing in people from across different demography. He elaborates on his business tactic to give people from different strata of society a chance to have […]

In BJP, we don’t care about being MP or MLA: Former MP & MLA Riti Pathak on New CM Mohan Yadav

As the BJP finds a new face for Madhya Pradesh, Former MP and MLA Riti Pathak shares that the beauty of BJP lies in the fact that it made an ordinary person like Mohan Yadav, MLA from Ujjain, the Chief Minister for the state.

REVEALED: Who Made Madhya Pradesh’s New CM?

After the surprising announcement of Mohan Yadav as Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, BJP MP Prez reveals that the reason for making Mohan Yadav state CM is the decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar to put an ordinary Karyakarta on the highest position in the state.

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