Mohar Basu

Chief Correspondent @ Mid-Day | Author, Writer

Role
Writer at HarperCollins Publishers
Location
Mumbai, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Mohar Basu

As Chief Correspondent at Mid-Day with over 14 years of experience in entertainment journalism, my work digs deeper into the complexities of the Hindi film industry, cinema, celebrity culture and systemic issues. I bring expertise in reporting on Bollywood’s evolving dynamics, from the revival of cross-border content to the industry’s reckoning with sexual harassment. My investigative reporting has spotlighted critical concerns, contributing to policy changes and fostering greater accountability.Alongside my work as an entertainment journalist, I have also authored the bestselling book SHAH RUKH KHAN: Legend, Actor, Star, which examines the superstar’s life and legacy through the lens of his fans. The book won the Best Non-Fiction (Popular Category) at the Crossword Book Awards 2025. My new book Salman Khan - The Sultan of Bollywood released in December 2025. I also write celebrity memoirs and conduct research for self-help books focusing on society, relationships, and cinema. In 2023, I was named in The Indian Achievers’ Club’s 40 Under 40 list for my piece on paparazzi culture and social media vitriol. I hope to inspire change in the media and entertainment through my reportage.

Experience

  1. Writer

    HarperCollins Publishers

    Sep 2020 — Present

    Author of Bestselling Book - SHAH RUKH KHAN : Legend, Actor, Star - Unbroken by Indrani Mukerjea - https://rb.gy/0uh3sWriter - Untitled Celeb Memoir (unreleased)

Education

  • Jadavpur University

    PG Diloma in Mass Communication, Mass Communication Specialization

    2010 — 2011

  • Loreto Convent Ranchi

    ICSE

    2001 — 2005

  • University of Calcutta

    Master of Arts (MA), Sociology

    2011 — 2013

  • La Martiniere for GirlS Kolkata

    ISC, Humanities

    2005 — 2007

  • St Xavier's College,Kolkata

    Sociology Honours, Sociology

    2007 — 2010

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