Mohar Basu

MOHAR BASU is the chief correspondent (entertainment) at Mid-day. She has previously worked as a film critic at Koimoi.com, and later revieed movies for The Times of India. Her work focuses on the dynamics of the Hindi film industry. Her stories include coverage of censorship in movies and OTT platforms, a news series on the 2016 ban of Pakistani actors in India and their eventual return with the rebirth of Zindagi in 2020, and in-depth reporting on the systemic culture of sexual harassment in Bollywood, among others. Basu's reporting has contributed to industry changes, such as the creation of safe spaces at casting agencies and talent management companies. In 2024, she was recognized by the Indian Achiever's Club in their '40 under 40' list for her piece on the toxic nature of the Indian paparazzi and the rising tide of vitriol on social media. She has previously authored Shah Rukh Khan, published by HarperCollins India in 2024.