Express Adda conversations

Mira Nair didn't want to cast Kal Penn in The Namesake, after son showed her Harold and Kumar: 'Beta, this is clearly not the guy for us'

August 01, 2025 10:32 pm

At Express Adda, Kal Penn shared how his breakout role as Kumar in Harold & Kumar almost sabotaged his chances to be cast in Mira Nair's The Namesake.

Kal Penn defends Priyanka Chopra for choosing hot dogs over vada pav; recalls being told to cook Indian food during celebrity cook off: 'Can't Indians like other things?'

August 01, 2025 9:48 pm

At the latest edition of Express Adda held in Mumbai, Kal Penn weighed in on the debate surrounding how Indians living abroad adapt to new cultures, and the identity struggles they face in Hollywood. 

Devendra Fadnavis Express Adda Live Updates: Not against inter-faith marriages, but 'love jihad' is a reality,' says Maharashtra CM

May 28, 2025 11:14 pm

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Guest At Express Adda Today Live Updates: Radicalisation of minorities is a reality… you cannot ignore the facts,” says Fadnavis.

Ricky Ponting on Impact Player rule: 'As a coach, I'd much rather pick an XI, but I can see the other side of it'

April 07, 2025 11:12 am

In an exclusive interview with The Indian Express during the Idea Exchange, Ricky Ponting spoke gave his opinion on the Impact Player rule in IPL and also how they used it in their first match this season.

PBKS coach Ricky Ponting explains why Punjab Kings 'wanted Shreyas Iyer at any cost' in IPL auction

April 07, 2025 11:10 am

In an exclusive interview with The Indian Express during the Idea Exchange, Ricky Ponting heaped praise on his captain Shreyas Iyer and explained why Punjab Kings broke the bank to secure his services.

Ricky Ponting weighs in on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's international future – and a fond anecdote about Rahul Dravid as a parallel

April 07, 2025 11:10 am

In an exclusive interview with The Indian Express during the Idea Exchange, Ricky Ponting opened up on a host of issues including the Team India future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

Ricky Ponting on MS Dhoni: 'Keeping as good as ever but IPL future might just depend on how this season goes with the bat'

April 07, 2025 12:56 pm

In an exclusive interview with The Indian Express during the Idea Exchange, Ricky Ponting opened up on a host of issues including Dhoni's future.

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel guest at Express Adda today

August 24, 2023 7:31 pm

With Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh just three months away, the 61-year-old first-time Chief Minister is gearing up to face the biggest test of his political career.

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw guest at Express Adda today

May 20, 2023 7:07 pm

Vaishnaw, an IIT engineer with a Wharton MBA, with rich and varied experience in both the government and the private sector, will be the chief guest at the Express Adda on Saturday.

Alia Bhatt at Express Adda: 'Love it when people think I am dumb'

September 07, 2022 12:47 pm

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who is turning a producer with her maiden production venture Darlings, speaks about her career choices and upcoming projects in a conversation with Express Adda.

Express Adda with Arvind Kejriwal: Part 5

November 27, 2014 1:53 pm