Mohar Basu

Mohar Basu is the Chief Correspondent (Entertainment) at Mid-Day. She worked as a film critic at Koimoi.com and reviewed movies for The Times of India. Her stories include in-depth coverage of censorship in films and OTT platforms, the 2016 ban on Pakistani actors in India and their return in 2020, and the systemic culture of sexual harassment in Bollywood. Her 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 in the Indian Achiever’s Club’s ‘40 under 40’ list. Shah Rukh Khan: Legend, Icon, Star (2024) is her latest publication.