About The Cinemaholic

The Cinemaholic started as a passion project in 2014 and in the years since has become the fastest growing independent movie & tv news website in the world. In a short span of time, it has grown into one of the most reliable sources of in-depth entertainment coverage. From long-form explainers to reviews, The Cinemaholic has everything to meet the informational needs of all types of movie, tv, and anime lovers. It is no surprise then that over 8 million cinephiles visit The Cinemaholic every month.

Our team of writers consists of not just movie or tv journalists, but also anime connoisseurs and film graduates. Team Cinemaholic is an eclectic mix of people from different backgrounds with one common purpose: to spread the love for cinema. One of the main goals of The Cinemaholic is to give a platform to underrepresented voices in movie and tv journalism.

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Team Cinemaholic

Gautam Anand

Gautam Anand

Founder and Editor-in-Chief

Gautam was working as a Management Consultant helping top-rung clients find effective business solutions before he decided to quit his high-profile job and start Cinemaholic. The global exposure of speaking and spending time with top leaders in the industry had convinced him that there’s nothing more challenging and fun than following your passion. So, with the goal to provide information to movie and tv lovers that they can truly rely upon and trust, he began his Cinemaholic journey. But his bigger mission has always been to create a platform where people can come to learn about cinema and appreciate all its forms. His belief is that Cinemaholic will help more and more people realize that movies are not just mere entertainment, but there is magic in them; they have the power to change lives.

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Prizmi Tripathi

Prizmi Tripathi

Deputy Editor

Prizmi was introduced to cinema by her father at an early age. Since then she has been in love with one of humankind's greatest inventions. She is fascinated by storytelling in all its myriad forms: books, films, television, podcasts and theatre. When she’s not re-reading a Stephen King novel or re-watching a David Lynch film, Prizmi likes to scour the internet for any underrated gems she is yet to feast on. She can also spend hours expanding her knowledge on psychopaths and infamous killers. A few years into the world of finance made Prizmi realize her inner calling. She then went on to pursue Journalism. Before joining The Cinemaholic in 2019, Prizmi was a web-series producer and voice over artist.

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Diksha Sundriyal

Diksha Sundriyal

Sr. Writer

Diksha joined Cinemaholic in 2017 as a part-time writer, but her increasingly popular "explainers" paved way for her to become a full-time writer in 2018. She loves binge-watching and can spend hours talking about movies and TV shows. From sci-fi to musicals, from Hitchcock to Linklater, she loves them all. She has a Master's degree in History and can read/write multiple languages including Hindi, Mandarin and Russian. Being quadrilingual, a count she aims to increase, allows her to enjoy the literature and the cinema of various countries in the pure form, unhindered by translation. Before joining Cinemaholic, she was a professional freelance book reviewer.

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Ria Pathak

Ria Pathak

Sr. SEO Analyst

With a childhood filled with a profound love for books and cinema, Ria has always craved stories from page and screen. Her love for the silver screen ignited after Robin Williams made poetry soar in Dead Poets Society, leading her to an English Literature degree and straight into the world of media. She has always had a penchant for classics like 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and films that challenge the norm. Outside of work, Ria likes to lose herself in the pages of compelling narratives or engage in movie marathons, especially during Oscar season, where heated debates with her cinephile dad are a cherished ritual. Before joining The Cinemaholic in 2023, she was a Senior Content Producer.

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Ayesha Gani

Ayesha Gani

Sr. Researcher

Ayesha has more than four years of experience working as a freelance writer for reputed publishers. She joined Cinemaholic in 2016 as a part-time writer and soon became one of the top contributors for the site. She has a keen eye for detail and loves researching as much as writing. What she also loves is trying out new tv shows. The fact that she gets to write about all the tv shows she loves is icing on the cake.

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Kriti Mehrotra

Kriti Mehrotra

Sr. Writer

Kriti is a business graduate with a proclivity towards words and stories. With the inquisitiveness to understand different perceptions and the belief that every character or situation leaves something for us to learn from, she is rarely ever seen without a book in hand. She can immerse herself into a good story no matter the genre or form and only come out from it when she's had her fill. With her observational skills and a newfound passion for the visual representation of stories, she decided to join The Cinemaholic, a platform where she can express her love for words and stories.

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Sumith Prasad

Sumith Prasad

Sr. Writer

Ever since childhood, nothing moved Sumith more than the nuances of human existence. The passion he has to explore life and its varied conditions led him to the world of books and films. He completed Bachelor's in English Literature while delving into the filmography of Bergman, Ozu and more. As a logophile, Sumith is forever obsessed with translating visual experiences into words, which he continues to do at The Cinemaholic. He always feels at home with a book or a poem. When he is not watching classics, he is probably reading Milan Kundera or going through the catalog of Criterion Collection.

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Kumari Shreya

Kumari Shreya

Sr. Writer

Shreya loves how movies and shows make stories come to life. She has an extensive experience in theatre and likes to connect elements from her favorite stories and theorize about their existence within the fictional universe. Partial to historical, fantasy, and comedy shows, she is still not over the finale of Game of Thrones. She started writing to better express her ideas and experimented with different writing styles in her spare time, before deciding to pursue it full-time. Apart from her interest in the on-screen world, she likes listening to music, playing video games, reading novels, and trying different styles of food.

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Naman Shrestha

Naman Shrestha

Sr. Writer

Naman has always been intrigued by the world of cinema and its countless stories. After discovering that he could paint a picture with words of his own, he started appreciating the art of writing and cinema even more. A Bachelor’s degree in English Literature allowed him to notice the layers of expression that lie behind all the stories and characters with clarity. By joining The Cinemaholic, he gets to do the two things he loves the most - watching the latest movies or TV series and weaving words to express his love for them.

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Aahana Swrup

Aahana Swrup

Writer

Behind the keyboard for as long as she can remember, Aahana has been long fascinated with storytelling and the subtle magic in words. Hence, the progression from obsessing over books to a perpetual passion for TV shows and movies came naturally to her. The world is a delightful place within a three-act structure, and nothing is more appealing than exploring every nook and cranny within. When she is not tearing up over a heartfelt period piece or listening to her favorite albums, Aahana can be found with her nose in a Madeline Miller book, feeding her childhood fixation on Greek Mythology.

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Shivangi Sinha

Shivangi Sinha

Writer

Shivangi has always found her comfort in books and cinema. She loves to unpack the craft of filmmaking and is a zealous champion of the feminist vision in films. She is a hardcore romantic but she also needs a regular dose of true crime documentaries and TV shows to put her to sleep. She always wanted to be a writer and while completing her Master’s in Political Science, she started working as a freelance editor. She was working on a book before she joined The Cinemholic to pursue an amalgamation of her interest in writing and films.

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Harsh Vardhan

Harsh Vardhan

Writer

Harsh has always been indulged in media consumption - be it through movies, books or music. Having a way with words, eyes for detail and inquisitiveness to know beyond the surface, he joined The Cinemaholic in 2023. His profound love for cinema makes him believe that it's not something to be merely watched, but something to be experienced. When he's not typing on his keyboard, Harsh can be found listening to his favourite alternative indie rock albums or devouring the pages of the current book in his hand.

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Shubhabrata Dutta

Shubhabrata Dutta

Writer

Shubhabrata’s fascination for movies began at an early age when his father brought home DVDs for rent. From ‘The Lion King’ to ‘The Mask’ to ‘Batman & Robin’ to ‘Spider-Man’, animated characters and superheroes were making their entrances and exits one after another in his head like in a grand show almost all the time. This fascination slowly got bigger and he decided to channel his love for movies into writing about them. He has been an entertainment writer for more than 3 years now, watching movies and shows while waiting for new ones to arrive. When he isn’t working or watching, you will find him somewhere among retro songs, long walks, and non-fiction novels.

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Jagminder Kaur

Jagminder Kaur

Writer

With a background in literature, Jagminder is an avid reading enthusiast. She has transformed her passion for books and tv shows into a keen interest in the intricacies behind the scenes. She likes to delve into the backstories of reality TV shows and is often compared by her friends to Joe from the web series 'You' for her uncanny ability to uncover information. When not immersed in her writing, you'll find her engrossed in the enchanting world of Harry Potter.

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Suchismita Ghosh

Suchismita Ghosh

Writer

Books and films have always been Suchismita's go-to escape from reality. Having a Master's in English Literature has only strengthened her belief in the magic words can weave. She adheres to the ideology of 'art for art's sake.' It was her love for writing and using it to connect with people that eventually led her to make it a career. When Suchismita is not slogging behind the computer, she can be found traveling, trying out new dishes, or happily scribbling away in her journal.

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Mirza Aaqib Beg

Mirza Aaqib Beg

Writer

It was the curiosity to learn more and understand the world around him that made Aaqib fall in love with books from a very young age. His love for learning grew with time and he got interested in disciplines like entrepreneurship, history, computer science, and philosophy. But at the end of the day, he felt that it was the world of fiction that truly had the power to bring positivity to our politically divided world. It was this realization that brought him closer to the world of cinema and anime. At The Cinemaholic, he relishes the opportunity to express his ideas about the things that he loves.

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Lucy Buglass

Lucy Buglass

Contributing Writer

Lucy Buglass is a Rotten Tomatoes approved film critic with a huge passion for cinema, setting up her own website Lucy Goes to Hollywood in 2017 to review films in her spare time. In 2021, she began writing film reviews for The Cinemaholic. Her favourite genres are horror, thriller and anything crime-related. When she's not writing about film and TV, you'll likely find her playing video games, reading, and trying her hand at podcasting.

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Casey Chong

Casey Chong

Contributing Writer

A self-taught writer, Casey sees cinema not only as a form of escapism but also as a place where he can translate his thoughts into words. His favorite directors include Stanley Kubrick, David Lynch, Quentin Tarantino and Johnnie To. He loves to revisit old films from time to time, particularly from the 80s and 90s era. He writes two movie blogs, including Casey's Movie Mania and ScreenHK, with the latter devoted mostly to Hong Kong cinema. For the last 8 years, he's been working as a freelancer, where he writes articles and reviews for various websites, covering topics from films to food, tech and health. He also can be seen contributing film reviews for The Cinemaholic.

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Nicole Ackman

Nicole Ackman

Contributing Writer

Nicole has been passionate about storytelling from a young age, from movies to theatre to literature. She holds a Bachelors in History and Communications from Elon University and a Masters in Culture, Policy, and Management from City University of London. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Public History at North Carolina State University and loves using her knowledge of history to inform her opinions on period dramas. When she’s not at a theatre or watching the latest Jane Austen adaptation, she loves going to museums and playing Jackbox games with friends. Nicole is excited to be a part of the Cinemaholic team as a reviewer.

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