Madhur Bhandarkar's The Wives goes on floors
The film was announced earlier this year, and stars Sonali Kulkarni, Mouni Roy, Regina Cassandra, Rahul Bhatt, Saurabh Sachdeva, Arjan Bajwa and Freddy Daruvala.
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NDTV
11 hours ago
- NDTV
How Priya Sachdev And Vikram Chatwal Redefined The Big Fat Indian Wedding
Priya Sachdev is making headlines amid a high-stakes succession drama after Sunjay Kapur's sudden death. Kapur died of a heart attack during a polo match in the UK on June 12 this year. Sunjay was married to Priya Sachdev at the time of his death. The couple are parents to a six-year-old son, Azarius. Priya Sachdev is right at the centre of a high-stakes Rs 30,000-crore inheritance dispute at the moment, along with several other stakeholders. Priya and Sunjay married in 2017, after Sunjay's marriage with Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor fell apart. While Priya was Sunjay's third wife (he was earlier married to Nandita Mahtani, followed by Karisma Kapoor), Sunjay was Priya's second marriage. Priya was married to actor-hotelier Vikram Chatwal, and has a daughter with him, Safira. Priya's marriage with Vikram ended in a divorce in 2011. Safira, their daughter from the marriage, was later adopted by Sunjay Kapur. Priya Sachdev and Vikram Chatwal had a grand Sikh wedding that transcended three cities and lasted a week. It was, like Page 3 journalists would say, the OG big fat Indian wedding before it became a thing. Three Cities, Ten Days, And A Wedding To Remember Three cities and ten days. That's how wide and how long the wedding of Vikram Chatwal and Priya Sachdev lasted. The wedding was held across Bombay, Udaipur and New Delhi, and saw the who's who of Indian and international politics, showbiz and fashion in attendance. Priya Sachdev and Vikram Chatwal's wedding Vikram Chatwal, a jet-setting hotelier and former investment banker Priya Sachdev's wedding was a 10-day event filled with a myriad of rituals and celebrations. 600 guests from 26 countries were ferried around on chartered jets. 50,000 Kilograms Of Flowers And 65,000 Metres Of Fabric According to New Delhi-based wedding planner Vandana Mohan, it was "the biggest wedding" she had ever done in 20 years of her career. Her duties involved managing 14 hospitality desks across different hotels and coordinating with 70 private cars for a three-city celebration. Approximately 50,000 kilogram of flowers were flown in from The Netherlands, Thailand and Kolkata. They also used 3,000 candles and more than 65,000 metres of fabric for the grand event. Every event had a buffet with, of course, a medley of dishes across the globe that one can think of. A New York Magazine report from 2006 quotes Vandana Mohan as saying, "For an Indian wedding, there is no timing. We had to make sure there was still food for everyone at 2 am." The wedding was as grand and extravagant as it could get, with every moment being filmed for a Discovery channel documentary. The celebrations had their core in Vikram Chatwal's flamboyant lifestyle, who used to date supermodels like Kate Moss and Gisele Bundchen. Chatwal Senior told New York Magazine, "In my next life," he said, "I want to come back as Vikram with me as a father." A Painted Elephant And A Masked Ball The wedding festivities kicked off on a Monday, with a party hosted by Queenie and Raja in Mumbai, followed by an all-white themed bash at a palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The next day featured an event called Fantasia, a masked ball held on a small island, drawing inspiration from Old Hollywood. The first pre-wedding celebration was an elaborate white-and-silver theme party where Priya Sachdev danced with Bollywood stars under the spotlight. Vikram Chatwal also accompanied her on the stage briefly. There was also a painted elephant roaming the courtyard! The groom and bride hosted an opulent pool party in a 1760s fort in Udaipur after that. On February 18, a giant sign was put up at the entrance of the Sheraton hotel in New Delhi to welcome the guest of honour, former US President Bill Clinton. That was not all. A red carpet was also rolled out in the lobby for him. The D-Day Celebrations Later that night, the wedding took place under an off-white tent in New Delhi, where Priya Sachdev and Vikram Chatwal tied the knot in a traditional Sikh wedding ceremony in front of Bill Clinton, Naomi Campbell, Lakshmi Mittal, Prince Nikolaos of Greece and many other prominent figures. Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was also among the guests at the Chatwal-Sachdev wedding. Not A Happily Ever After Vikram Chatwal and Priya Sachdev's wedding did not last too long. The couple got divorced in 2011, post which Chatwal was linked to several high-profile celebrities, including Kim Kardashian and Lindsay Lohan. Priya Sachdev went on to meet, fall in love with, and marry Sunjay Kapoor after her divorce with Vikram Chatwal. Priya and Sunjay got married in 2017. What Priya Sachdev Said About Her Marriage With Vikram Chatwal Her first marriage, that with Vikram Chatwal, seemed perfect on paper, said Priya Sachdev. On the YouTube show Kin and Kindness, Priya spoke at length about her marriage to Vikram and how it fell apart. "My ex-husband ticked all the boxes... He went to Wharton, worked at Morgan Stanley. I did mathematics at UCLA, a double major with UCLA and LSE... So I thought this is a perfect match," Priya said. "You know how you do your career path, but it doesn't always work. I thought I had it all right... but I guess I chose wrong," said Priya. Priya was a few weeks into her pregnancy when she first realised that things weren't right in her marriage, she said. "When I had her (daughter Safira) and I realised, a few 15 to 20 weeks into my pregnancy, I realised this marriage is not right. But I still continued to make this work." She parted ways with Vikram five years later, "My ex-in-laws called me apologising... I wasn't valued or appreciated for the sacrifices I made. That was one victory." The Kapur Succession Drama After Sunjay Kapur's sudden death in the UK on June 12 this year, a bitter succession drama has broken out between his mother Rani Kapur, wife Priya Sachdev and former wife Karisma Kapoor. Sunjay Kapur had three biological children, two with his ex-wife Karisma Kapoor: Samaira (20) and Kiaan (14), and a son named Azarius (6) with Priya. Later, he also adopted Priya's daughter, Safira, from her earlier marriage to businessman Vikram Chatwal. To claim Sunjay's inheritance, Priya has changed her surname to Priya Sunjay Kapur, while her daughter Safira has reportedly dropped "Chatwal" and now uses the name Safira Kapur. She would no longer have inheritance rights from her biological father, Vikram Chatwal, if Sunjay legally adopted her.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
Arjan Bajwa recalls losing his father just before Fashion; sensing Priyanka Chopra's stress over her father's cancer diagnosis: ‘Ashokji was a very nice man'
Actor Arjan Bajwa recently appeared on SCREEN's Dear Me Season 2. Reflecting on his 25-year journey, he recalled being offered Fashion just three months after losing his father. Arjan also opened up about his bond with co-star Priyanka Chopra, sharing that he could sense the pressure she was under following her father's cancer diagnosis. Talking about working on the Madhur Bhandarkar film, Arjan Bajwa said, 'In a very unfortunate accident, I had lost my father three months before (Fashion), and I was not sure if I wanted to come back to Mumbai and work in the movies again. Till then, I had done some work, but after some time, when things got a little normal at home, I decided to return. While I was in Delhi, I got a call from Madhur Bhandarkar's office, and they asked me to come and meet with them whenever I was in Mumbai. Two writers on the film were my friends. Madhurji knew me from before, and by then, I knew that Priyanka Chopra was doing the film. So I went and met them.' Also Read: 'Priyanka Chopra's father was diagnosed with cancer but she never showed vulnerability, broke down': Arjan Bajwa recalls Fashion co-star's strength Arjan revealed that he was not in the right headspace at the time of Fashion. He said, 'I knew Priyanka from much before the film. The first time we met for the film was when Madhur sir had organized a dinner for the entire team at a hotel in Juhu. That meeting was good, but honestly, I was in a confused state at that time. My conscience was stuck because I had gone through such a tragedy at home. I was meeting everybody nicely, but I couldn't feel anything. Inside my heart, I was hurting; I was not in the right headspace. I was in my own space at that time.' During the interaction, Arjan Bajwa also spoke about his Fashion co-star Priyanka Chopra. 'Priyanka Chopra had once told me that she was not aware who was being cast, and at some point I had given them my audition for Gulaal, and she told me the entire team was watching some film at a theater in Andheri. When she asked who was cast for Manav's role, they showed her the Gulaal audition in the parking lot of the theater on a laptop. Later on, she told me she loved the audition, it was fantastic.' A post shared by SCREEN (@ieentertainment) Arjan Bajwa lastly revisited the day he and Priyanka Chopra bonded over their respective dads. He recalled, 'On set, Priyanka and I bonded over talking about our dads. Priyanka's father had been diagnosed with cancer at that time. Just 3-4 months back, my father had passed away, and we were just sitting and chit-chatting on the set one day. We started discussing our respective fathers. I told her my story, she was telling me her story, and I could feel the pressure she also had about her father's health, and how things were going to be. What would happen? I used to meet her father, Ashokji; he was a very nice man and very cordial, He would be very nice to me, but destiny has its plans.' On the work front, Arjan will be next seen in the Taiwanese film Demon Hunters. Nawaz Kochra is an enthusiastic entertainment journalistic for the last 9 years, he has been a known face and successfully worked with some big publications. At Nawaz majorly covers TV and OTT and also does video interviews. Having the best conversations with celebrities is what Nawaz loves. ... Read More
News18
4 days ago
- News18
Kareena Kapoor Khan Enjoys Sunday In Style With Her New ‘Chashma' Look
Last Updated: Taking to her Instagram stories, Kareena shared the photo in which she looked fresh and radiant. Kareena Kapoor Khan is known for her effortless style, and this Sunday was no exception. The actress took to her social media handle to share a relaxed, makeup-free selfie that instantly caught fans' attention. The photo shows Kareena embracing a cozy, laid-back vibe while sporting glasses. Taking to her Instagram stories, Kareena shared the photo and wrote, 'Sunday with my chashma". Kareena looked fresh and radiant, proving once again that she doesn't need glam to steal the spotlight. Recently, Kareena was vacationing in Greece and took to her Instagram handle and shared a series of jaw-dropping pictures. In these latest clicks, Kareena Kapoor was seen striking a pose in a hot yellow bikini top, which she paired with a brown skirt. The actress also opted for a matching cap and black sunglasses. She ditched accessories to let her sartorial choice take the centre stage. Needless to say, Kareena looked the hottest as she posed on a beach in Greece. Just a few days back, Kareena Kapoor shared another series of stunning photos of herself enjoying the sun, sea, and sand. In the photos, Kareena was seen wearing a striking beige and black monokini, paired with dark sunglasses, radiating effortless beach glam as she walked along the shoreline. Kareena Kapoor, fondly called Bebo by fans and family, has always been a bona fide style icon. Whether it was her unforgettable red bralette and pants in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham's 'You Are My Soniya", or the edgy cut-out looks from Tashan, she's consistently made bold fashion statements. Her chic wardrobe in Jab We Met, the glam looks in Heroine, or even the minimalist yet striking appearances in Veere Di Wedding — Kareena's style evolution has been nothing short of iconic. And with every post, she continues to remind fans why she's one of Bollywood's most-loved fashion trailblazers. Kareena Kapoor stays connected with her fans on social media, sharing glimpses of her family life. Professionally, she is preparing for her upcoming film, Daayra, with Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the project explores dark themes of crime and justice and is currently in pre-production. The script is co-written by Meghna, Yash Keswani, and Sima Agarwal. She was last seen in Singham Again. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
