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IFN chefs experiment with Chicken Khurana
MUMBAI: UTV Spotboy and Anurag Kashyap Films Pvt Ltd (AKFPL) the producers of upcoming comedy Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana have joined hands with India Food Network (IFN) available on YouTube to create an exclusive rendering of the popular Chicken Khurana recipe by its select chefs.
As part of the promotion for the movie, IFN‘s chefs Joel D Souza, Kalyan Karmakar, Veena Gidwani and Archana Arte, took up the challenge by coming up with their best interpretations of the Chicken Khurana recipe.
While some chefs prepared an authentic Punjabi Dhaba dish, some added a twist to popular dishes like Chicken Tikka and Tandoori Chicken. The chefs used Punjabi ingredients and improvised to get the perfect flavours.
Ping Digital Network acquisitions director Anagha Rajyadhyaksha said, “The entire cooking session saw tremendous ingenuity on part of our chefs. We could never imagine that you could replicate a dhaba style cooking in your kitchen. One of our chefs, Archana, actually used charcoal to cook the chicken and create that asli Chicken Khurana feel.”
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana is the story of a quirky Punjabi family in pursuit of a secret recipe that will enable them to reclaim their pride and wealth. The film is directed by Sameer Sharma and stars Kunal Kapoor, Huma Qureshi and will hit theaters on 2 November.
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Shekhar Suman opens acting academy in Mumbai
The veteran actor-presenter launches SSFA, promising immersive, mentorship-led training for aspiring actors and storytellers
Mumbai: Forty years in front of the camera, and Shekhar Suman still isn’t done. The actor, host, writer and director, one of Indian entertainment’s most restless polymaths, is now training his sights on the next generation, launching the Shekhar Suman Film Academy (SSFA) in Mumbai on 22nd April 2026. Registrations for the inaugural batch are already open.
SSFA pitches itself squarely against formula-driven acting schools, leading with an intensive three-month programme that Suman says he personally designed and will largely conduct himself. The curriculum blends voice and speech work, emotional access, body awareness and camera technique with the Linklater Voice Method, film language and on-set discipline, and rounds off with a student film, giving trainees their first taste of a real set.
Masterclasses with actors, casting directors and filmmakers sit alongside the core course. The academy is conceived as a platform that will eventually sprawl into screenwriting, direction, cinematography, music production and post-production: a full creative ecosystem rather than a single acting school.
“For me, this academy is not just an institution. It is a very personal way of giving back to the craft that has given me everything,” said Suman. “Over the years, acting has taught me discipline, imagination, resilience, and the importance of truth in performance. Through this academy, I hope to create something that goes beyond training and becomes a true creative journey for every student who walks in.”
Behind the scenes, the academy is backed by GBM Studios. Dharmesh Sangani, founder and visionary, is the driving force, bringing what the academy describes as “a focused approach to creating meaningful opportunities within the industry.” Adhyayan Suman, founder and director and Shekhar’s son, adds a performer’s perspective honed across acting, music and direction. Ekant Babani, partner and chief operating officer, handles strategy and operations.
Entry is deliberately low-barrier. No prior training is needed: applicants sit a basic self-audition test, shifting the focus firmly to potential rather than polish. The academy says it aims to stay accessible while delivering a premium, hands-on experience.
In a country where acting schools multiply almost as fast as OTT platforms, Suman’s personal stamp and his willingness to stand in the room and teach may be the sharpest edge SSFA has. For those ready to test that promise, the curtain is already up. Apply at shekharsumanfilmacademy.com
