MOHAR BASU is Chief Correspondent (Entertainment) at Mid-Day. She previously worked as a film critic at Koimoi.com and later reviewed
movies for The Times of India. Her work focuses on the dynamics of the Hindi film industry. Her stories include in-depth coverage of censorship in films and OTT platforms, the 2016 ban on Pakistani actors in India and their eventual return with the rebirth of the Zindagi channel in 2020, and 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 Indian paparazzi and the rising tide of vitriol on social media.