Komal RJ Panchal writes about the entertainment industry at Indian Express Online, covering it from all angles: Trade, celebrity interviews (in print and video format) and changing trends. An alumna of Mumbai University, she has experience in writing about films, fashion and lifestyle of over twelve years. She also actively does video stories and dives deep into research pieces on the Hindi film industry. In her career as a film journalist, Komal has interviewed some of the biggest names in Bollywood, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt, AR Rahman, Ranveer Singh, and many more, and also specialises in breaking news stories. Her professional responsibilities also include starting conversations about art and pop culture as well as highlighting opinions on socio-political issues. She is adept at adding nuances to celebrity interviews and long-form pieces about Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati films and other regional film industries.
Experience / Industry Experience
Years of experience: 12+
Qualification, Degrees / other achievements: Master in Media Management from Mumbai University, Post Graduation Diploma in Journalism from Bombay School of Journalism.
Previous experience: Dainik Bhaskar, DNA YA! Raindrop PR, Masala.com, Red Polka.
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January 02, 2017 19:02 IST
Katrina Kaif is making sure that she signing all the right films in her career and Salman Khan is guiding her through it all.
Mon, Jan 02, 2017
December 29, 2016 15:41 IST
Arjun Kapoor has a swanky terrace gym in Juhu, which is now on the radars of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Thu, Dec 29, 2016
December 28, 2016 15:07 IST
Deepika Padukone shared the release date of her Hollywood debut ‘xXx Return of Xander Cage’ on Twitter.
Wed, Dec 28, 2016
December 28, 2016 14:45 IST
Kareena Kapoor Khan has carried her pregnancy quite gracefully and has definitely changed the social norms in many ways.
Wed, Dec 28, 2016
December 28, 2016 13:37 IST
In Coffee with D, Sunil Grover plays the character of Arnab Ghosh, a controversial television journalist reportedly fashioned on Arnab Goswami.
Wed, Dec 28, 2016
December 26, 2016 21:22 IST
From being a 'Viva!' girl to winning the Best Playback Singer (Female) award for her song 'Jag Ghoomeya' from Salman Khan starrer Sultan, Neha Bhasin bares all about her journey in an exclusive chat.
Mon, Dec 26, 2016
December 26, 2016 10:39 IST
George Michael passed away on Christmas day of 2016 at his Goring, Oxfordshire residence. let’s look back at top ten of his best songs that we will remember this legend by.
Mon, Dec 26, 2016
December 25, 2016 11:06 IST
On the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati, one labourer died after a mishap. The lead actress of the film Deepika Padukone expressed grief over the demise.
Mon, Dec 26, 2016
December 23, 2016 17:14 IST
Deepshikha Deshmukh opens up on working with Priyanka Chopra and her mother Madhu Chopra in Sarvann.
Fri, Dec 23, 2016
December 23, 2016 16:57 IST
Karan Johar -- Kareena's close friend and the person who first revealed the baby's name -- called the child's trolling ridiculous.
Fri, Dec 23, 2016
December 23, 2016 12:05 IST
Jacqueline Fernandez has a heart of gold as she turned Santa to a bunch of underprivileged kids in Mumbai, danced and clicked loads of selfies with them too.
Fri, Dec 23, 2016
December 21, 2016 16:15 IST
Happy Birthday Govinda: Govinda announces his next film Aagaya Hero's release date which is February 24, 2017.
Wed, Dec 21, 2016
December 21, 2016 12:29 IST
As Tamannaah Bhatia turns a year older, she is quite excited to be doing movies with a good mix of genres and is totally looking forward to the New Year with Bahubali: The Conclusion’s release and more.
Wed, Dec 21, 2016
December 20, 2016 21:00 IST
Since Udta Punjab and Dear Zindagi actor Alia Bhatt decided not to attend the award function at the very last moment, the organising team was baffled and decided to present the award to Neerja actor Sonam Kapoor instead.
Tue, Dec 20, 2016
December 20, 2016 16:22 IST
Dharmendra was rushed to Mumbai’s Nanavati Hospital as he complained of uneasiness and pain.
Tue, Dec 20, 2016





