Shweta Sharma

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Shweta Sharma leads the lifestyle section at IndianExpress.com. Over the years, she has written about culture, music, art, books, health, fashion, and food. She can be reached at...Read More

Shweta Sharma leads the lifestyle section at IndianExpress.com. Over the years, she has written about culture, music, art, books, health, fashion, and food. She can be reached at shweta.sharma@indianexpress.com.

Articles by Shweta Sharma

Sara Ali Khan on trolling and its effect on mental health: ‘Tough to face negativity when it’s personal’Subscriber Only

Dec 26, 2024 08:00 IST

"There have been times I’ve felt exhausted, anxious, and overwhelmed—particularly when trying...

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

Patralekhaa on marrying Rajkummar Rao, her sweetheart of 11 years: ‘It helps that we’re each other’s biggest cheerleaders’Subscriber Only

Dec 18, 2024 06:00 IST

"Marriage hasn’t changed our equation much; it has only deepened our bond," Patralekhaa...

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

Kavita Kaushik on playing Chandramukhi Chautala in ‘FIR’: ‘She’s like my alter ego’Subscriber Only

Dec 10, 2024 08:00 IST

"For 10 years, I refused offers worth lakhs to perform or attend events in a police uniform because...

Tue, Dec 10, 2024

Hair and make-up artist Florian Hurel reflects on creating a ‘challenging’ look for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan: ‘Caused anxiety and stress’Subscriber Only

Dec 03, 2024 06:00 IST

In an exclusive interview, Florian Hurel opens up about his big Bollywood break, creative clashes,...

Mon, Dec 02, 2024

Lara Dutta on the secret to a happy marriage: ‘If anybody can tell me that, I will pay them handsomely’Subscriber Only

Nov 27, 2024 06:00 IST

"I get along with men because I like hiking, fishing, sports; and maybe, sort of easy to relate to...

Wed, Nov 27, 2024

Indian Ocean celebrates 35 glorious years: ‘The band always comes first,’ says Rahul RamSubscriber Only

Nov 19, 2024 08:00 IST

"The key to longevity is suppressing ego and prioritising the music," said Rahul Ram, bass guitar...

Mon, Nov 18, 2024

Neelam Kothari Soni on making a comeback: ‘There’s something empowering about owning your story, even in the public eye’Subscriber Only

Nov 13, 2024 10:30 IST

"When I was acting in films back in the day, I was young and still figuring out my place in the...

Wed, Nov 13, 2024

Prateek Kuhad on pursuing music: ‘Initially, I thought it would remain a private passion’Subscriber Only

Nov 06, 2024 08:00 IST

"I have never tried to stand out in any context, really. My attempt is to focus on getting better...

Wed, Nov 06, 2024

Jamie Lever on carving a niche for herself: ‘I needed to come out of the ‘Lever kid’ tag and find myself’Subscriber Only

Oct 29, 2024 08:00 IST

"People often say he must be cracking jokes all the time around the house, but he has a different...

Mon, Oct 28, 2024

Miss India World Nikita Porwal on winning the crown: ‘Let go of good work opportunities to pursue my dream’Subscriber Only

Oct 24, 2024 08:00 IST

"I believe that with a crown comes great responsibility, and it's essential to remind myself that...

Wed, Oct 23, 2024

Harry Parmar on life after playing ‘Doctor’ in ‘IC814’ web series: ‘People said they couldn’t stand me’Subscriber Only

Oct 16, 2024 12:30 IST

"It’s always interesting to see how strongly people can react to a well-played villain," said...

Wed, Oct 16, 2024

Anshula Kapoor on being an ambivert, prioritising mental health, and accepting her body: ‘Spent much of my life hiding in baggy clothes’Subscriber Only

Oct 10, 2024 14:32 IST

"I used to be self-conscious of my body, and didn’t explore my passions. This changed when I...

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Pratik Gandhi on the most rigorous thing he has done for a role: ‘In a first, I went beyond 95 kilos… didn’t know how body would react’Subscriber Only

Oct 02, 2024 13:25 IST

"For one film, they wanted me to have a quintessential Bollywood physique with six packs. I said I...

Wed, Oct 02, 2024

Shruti Seth wonders why people are sad about ageing: ‘Has nobody read science?’Subscriber Only

Sep 25, 2024 12:31 IST

"Ageism is a problem worldwide, but has a lot more presence in the entertainment industry. It is...

Wed, Sep 25, 2024

Anju Bobby George reflects on the time she realised she has only one kidney: ‘It taught me power of mental strength’Subscriber Only

Sep 17, 2024 11:24 IST

"Mental health plays a crucial role in achieving success in sports and life. We didn’t fully...

Tue, Sep 17, 2024

Rohit Gandhi-Rahul Khanna reflect on three-decade journey in fashion: ‘There are times when we see things differently’Subscriber Only

Sep 11, 2024 13:29 IST

Talking about the moments when they disagree, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna said "that push-pull is...

Wed, Sep 11, 2024

Aditya Kripalani on spotlighting mental health in his latest film: ‘Mainstream cinema has shied away from suicide as a subject’Subscriber Only

Sep 04, 2024 13:26 IST

In over 130 years of Indian cinema, especially Hindi cinema, we hardly have any films that deal...

Wed, Sep 04, 2024

Usha Uthup on early struggles: ‘People didn’t know where my voice fit in; it wasn’t easy’Subscriber Only

Aug 28, 2024 12:30 IST

"Over time, I found my place, and now, looking back, I’m glad I didn’t let those early...

Wed, Aug 28, 2024

Rhea Chakraborty on donning the entrepreneur’s hat: ‘When you’ve been powerless in life, you want to take the reins’Subscriber Only

Aug 21, 2024 13:27 IST

"Starting my business felt like the right step so that you're not dependent on anyone for work,"...

Wed, Aug 21, 2024

Kunal Rawal opens up about his design philosophy, says he’s committed to androgynous fashion in this ‘gender-bender’ worldSubscriber Only

Aug 13, 2024 13:28 IST

Kunal Rawal said that today's designers face the challenge of balancing creativity with...

Tue, Aug 13, 2024

Sumukhi Suresh on popularity of roasts in India: ‘Everyone likes to insult or listen to people being insulted. There is morbid fun in that’Subscriber Only

Aug 08, 2024 14:27 IST

Sumukhi Suresh emphasises the importance of being able to laugh at yourself as a stand-up artiste,...

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash on Ustad Amjad Ali Khan: ‘Abba Saheb’s teaching and philosophy are beyond music’Subscriber Only

Jul 30, 2024 14:30 IST

Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, sons of sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, are known for their sarod...

Tue, Jul 30, 2024

Shweta Tripathi Sharma on how playing Golu Gupta in ‘Mirzapur’ has affected her personally: ‘It does take a toll, sometimes a lot’Subscriber Only

Jul 23, 2024 13:25 IST

“Drama takes a psychological toll. It makes a difference because when you're wearing costumes...

Tue, Jul 23, 2024

Vaishali Shadangule, Vaishali S, Vaishali S paris haute couture week

Vaishali Shadangule on being the first Indian woman to showcase at the Paris Haute Couture Week: ‘Puts you in a different league’Subscriber Only

Jul 17, 2024 13:30 IST

"We all know how unsustainable fashion is –– in its processes, non-circularity etc. Making it...

Wed, Jul 17, 2024

Kiran Bedi: ‘Fortunate to meet people who share how I unknowingly mentored them’Subscriber Only

Jul 09, 2024 16:30 IST

"The teachings from my parents helped me maintain my sanity through high-pressure jobs and...

Tue, Jul 09, 2024

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