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Parineeti Chopra express she used to cut rasgulla on her birthday as her parents were unable to buy a cake, reminiscing travelling in business class to Kenya every year

Parineeti Chopra express she used to cut rasgulla on her birthday as her parents were unable to buy a cake, reminiscing travelling in business class to Kenya every year

Parineeti Chopra, who grew up in Ambala, recently said that her parents were going through a tough time financially when she was growing up. Parineeti said that there were times when her father did not have enough money to buy a birthday cake, so he would buy a piece of rasgulla or rasmalai and she would cut the birthday cake with her family.She also revealed that during the same years, her maternal grandparents who lived in Kenya were so rich that they would fly her and her brothers to Nairobi in business class.In a conversation with Mashable Middle East, Parineeti…
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Namita Thapar said weight loss products are being injected at kitty parties after Shark Tank India founders claimed their pills help reduce waist size

Namita Thapar said weight loss products are being injected at kitty parties after Shark Tank India founders claimed their pills help reduce waist size

Shark Tank India looked at a business selling beauty and slimming supplements and they got offers from three 'sharks'. Shark Tank India, which is currently streaming its Season 4 on Sony Liv, recently saw a brother-sister duo from Delhi who pitched their company that makes supplements for skin, hair and body. The founders said that apart from skin and hair care pills, they are also entering the 'slimming solution' market. Shreyansh Chauhan and Anusha Chauhan pitched their company called Beautywise and they sought an investment of Rs 1 crore from the 'sharks' in exchange for 1.5 per cent of the…
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Farah Khan state she is a ‘strict mother’, monitors antics of teenage triplets: ‘My daughters have never gone to clubs, don’t use makeup’

Farah Khan state she is a ‘strict mother’, monitors antics of teenage triplets: ‘My daughters have never gone to clubs, don’t use makeup’

Farah Khan opened up to Rubina Dilaik about her kids, Czar, Diya and Anya, and revealed that she is quite strict along with being a hardworking mother. She said she is more strict with her son than her daughters.Filmmaker Farah Khan has been away from the big screen for a while now, but she is working on the small screen as well as the digital space. Currently, Farah Khan is seen as a judge on Celebrity MasterChef. Apart from this, she also successfully runs a channel on YouTube.On her show, Farah invites celebrities from the film and TV world where…
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Suniel Shetty says Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul will welcome their baby this month, inside info

Suniel Shetty says Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul will welcome their baby this month, inside info

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty will soon become a grandfather. His daughter Athiya Shetty, who married cricketer KL Rahul in 2023, is expecting a baby.However, Suniel recently shared his happiness for his grandchild. He also revealed when the baby is due to arrive.During a conversation with Chanda Kochhar on her podcast, Suniel Shetty shared that the dinner table discussions at his house currently are about the baby to be born soon. The actor said, "Right now, probably everything is about the grandchild.There is no other conversation, and we don't want any other conversation." He added, "We are eagerly waiting to meet…
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Fulbari’s Chunavati temple theft case: One more accused arrested, cash recovered

Fulbari’s Chunavati temple theft case: One more accused arrested, cash recovered

Phulbari, Feb 28: The NJP police have arrested one more person in connection with the theft at the Maa Shakambhari Chandi temple in Fulbari's Chunavati area. The accused has been identified as Biraj Barman. The incident took place late Monday night when miscreants broke the iron gate of the temple, looted the donation box, stole the idol's jewellery and fled with several thousand rupees in cash. An investigation was launched following a written complaint at the NJP police station, following which Noor Alam and Rana Dutta were arrested on Wednesday night. Cash and several stolen jewellery were recovered from them.…
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Saqib Saleem express stereotyping still happens: ‘As an actor you have to be patient’

Saqib Saleem express stereotyping still happens: ‘As an actor you have to be patient’

Actor Saqib Saleem opens up about his experience working in the OTT medium, his latest show Crime Beat and dealing with the pressure of social media.Actor Saqib Saleem has showcased his versatility through a variety of roles since his debut in 2011. However, he believes the film industry and audiences often typecast actors based on a single role. In an interview with Screen, Saqib spoke about typecasting in the industry, his ZEE5 show Crime Beat and dealing with the pressure of social media.Talking about typecasting and how OTT has slowly changed perceptions, Saqib said, “I am a greedy actor and…
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John Abraham express it is ‘mental’ for stylists to be paid Rs 2 lakh per day, believes film industry is ‘bleeding’ staff costs: ‘How much more will you suck the system?’

John Abraham express it is ‘mental’ for stylists to be paid Rs 2 lakh per day, believes film industry is ‘bleeding’ staff costs: ‘How much more will you suck the system?’

John Abraham called stylists charging Rs 2 lakh per day 'mental' and urged actors to introspect on the poor state of the industry that is 'bleeding'.Actor and producer John Abraham recently opened up about the state of Hindi cinema, revealing how the industry is suffering due to the exorbitant fees charged by actors and the hefty costs they pay to their staff. The Satyameva Jayate actor called stylists charging Rs 2 lakh per day 'mental' and urged actors to introspect on the poor state of the industry that is 'bleeding'.Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, John said, "Hindi cinema is…
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Aamir Khan told he hasn’t taken any salary for his films in 20 years, shares in profits: ‘My films are made in Rs 10-20 crore, my fees don’t burden them’

Aamir Khan told he hasn’t taken any salary for his films in 20 years, shares in profits: ‘My films are made in Rs 10-20 crore, my fees don’t burden them’

Aamir Khan, while explaining the economics of his films, said he hasn’t taken any fee in 20 years. He says this way he is not only able to create stories he loves but also ensure that cinema remains the ultimate winner.With voices constantly being raised about star salaries and the entourage of superstars in Indian cinema, it seems that the profit-sharing model for stars is a viable option to ensure the sustainability of the industry.Interestingly, actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan, who is known for his business acumen and understanding of both the art and commerce of cinema, joined this bandwagon much earlier.…
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‘Raj Kumar express Nana Patekar abuses, beats and beats people; he said if… then I will leave the sets of Tiranga’: Mehul Kumar recalls casting

‘Raj Kumar express Nana Patekar abuses, beats and beats people; he said if… then I will leave the sets of Tiranga’: Mehul Kumar recalls casting

Tiranga, released in 1993, featured Nana Patekar and Raj Kumar in lead roles. The film was directed by Mehul Kumar. Both Nana Patekar and Raj Kumar were known for their tough attitude on the sets, so when director Mehul Kumar cast them together for the 1993 film Tiranga, many warned him. In a recent interview, Mehul recalled that Nana had actually put a condition that if Raj Kumar interfered with his work, he would leave the sets. He shared that Raj Kumar had also objected to Nana’s casting as the actor was known for his tough attitude. Speaking to YouTube…
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Rakesh Roshan says even choreographers and directors demand vanity vans today: ‘If you need one on set all the time, why would you…’

Rakesh Roshan says even choreographers and directors demand vanity vans today: ‘If you need one on set all the time, why would you…’

In a recent podcast, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan spoke about visuals dominating Bollywood films more than storytelling today.Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan recently spoke about the evolution of the film industry. While he spoke about the changes in the filmmaking process and how things have become easier, he also expressed concern over the strong visual narratives dominating the film market today.During a podcast with Pinkvilla, Rakesh Roshan spoke about the vanity van culture in Bollywood, which increased the production costs of films, even leading to excessive use of green screens and VFX, which make films look unbelievable.He said, “The makeup rooms in our…
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