Aneesha Madhok speaks about her musical-Ananda, directed by famous filmmaker Muzaffar Ali

After studying theatre in USA and starring as the lead in the Hollywood movie Bully High opposite Arnold Shwazzeneger’s son, Aneesha Madhok is back in her hometown Delhi and will be seen in the musical “Ananda” directed by Muzaffar Ali.Talking about the musical play Aneesha says,”The entire experience has helped expand my worldview of art with a conglomeration of calmness, creativity and receptibility.Muzaffar Ali Sir’s aura keeps me in awe of him. He is a royal artist not because of his name but because of his his ability to surrender to art beyond limitations. Any words I say are not enough to do justice to Muzaffar Ji. I am so grateful!”
As we all know, musicals have big success in the past and India is still at a nascent level so what kind of feedback does Aneesha expect from Ananda. She says,”I feel India is picking up! I have studied at the prestigious University of Southern California and am brining back all my learnings of live performance with singing, dancing and acting. Let’s make the standards of art higher in our country, especially with regards to the talent representing our country.”
On asking about her grandeur look in the musical play Aneesha says,” Elegance is a state of mind. Elegance cannot be bought that’s all I can say.” All her outfits in the play are designed by Sama Ali and Meera Ali.Aneesha is playing the role of Jhumki, who’s a young seductress as she encounters the spiritual enlightenment seeking Ananda. 
Noted actor and the owner of baritone voice Kabir Bedi is the narrator of the play. Speaking about him Aneesha says,”I first met him at Jaipur polo grounds in New Delhi with my Italian friends who are his huge fans. He is very kind, gracious and admired globally. It is an honor to be a part of this production with Mr. Bedi.” The play  Ananda is coming up on October 26th and 27th in Delhi.
Aneesha is hoping the play will get a thunderous response from the audience and they will go places with Ananda.

Andy Kumar on SC’s same sex marriage verdict: I'm a bit devastated

With the Supreme Court of India refusing to grant legal recognition to same sex marriages is a huge legal setback for the queer community. Actor, VJ, Host and former Bigg Boss contestant Andy Kumar shares his opinion.“After years of advocating for same-sex marriage in India and being part of that movement, I honestly didn't believe that the Supreme Court would approve it. The outdated thinking and rhetoric from opposing parties, the all-male lawyers' bench, and an ideology out of touch with modern India were disheartening. I'm a bit devastated, to be honest, that in India today, equality doesn't truly mean equality for all. I expect more from our homeland, from our people,” he continues, “In a democratic state, especially in the largest democracy in the world, equal rights should be granted to all without question. For a society to be truly equal, it needs laws that reflect diversity and equality. The Supreme Court's refusal to legalize same-sex marriage is a grave injustice. I'm deeply emotional about this because it personally affects me, my family, friends, and loved ones.”
“The law should serve everyone in the country, not just the majority. I hope for legislation that allows same-sex marriages in the future, but, honestly, I saw this coming. It's possible that Indian society may not yet be ready for such a significant change, but I hope and pray that day will come. By denying same-sex marriages, our society will suffer repercussions as it fails to stand with minority groups, feels Andy.
“This decision will empower those with outdated mindsets and allow open discrimination. While the Supreme Court has made provisions to prevent discrimination and support same-sex marriages, the most crucial step of recognizing same-sex marriage has been denied, which is very upsetting,” he says.
It seems people still regard homosexuality as a taboo. “Homosexuality is considered a taboo not only in India but also in many countries around the world. The refusal to grant same-sex marriages only perpetuates this taboo and backward thinking, treating LGBTQ+ individuals as second-class citizens, which is fundamentally unfair,” he ends.