After Kareena Kapoor Khan, Neena Gupta also takes a jibe at Prada in the Kolhapuri chappal row: 'Real toh real hota hai'
Kareena Kapoor
Khan drop a picture of her feet wearing kolhapuri and she took a jibe at the brand.
She wrote, "Sorry not Prada… but my OG Kolhapuri.'
Meanwhile now
Neena Gupta
has also stepped into the debate and shared a personal story which is winning the internet. In an Instagram video, Neena fondly remembered a special pair of handmade Kolhapuris gifted to her by the late actor Laxmikant Berde.
She can be heard saying in the video, "So, these Kolhapur slippers are in great demand these days. Once I did something with Laxmikant Berde—I don't remember what it was—so I asked him, Can you get me these slippers from Kolhapur? He said yes.
So he got them for me. This is the most beautiful slippers I have ever had. Most beautiful and handmade. I love them. Thank you Laxmikant. You are not there anymore, but love you.'
In her caption, she added, 'Real toh real hota hai.'
The backlash against Prada began after the Italian fashion house unveiled 'Toe Ring Sandals' at its Men's Spring/Summer 2026 show in Milan on June 22. The design bore striking resemblance to traditional Kolhapuri chappals, yet the brand made no mention of the footwear's Indian roots.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here]
Esseps
Learn More
Undo
The omission has sparked accusations of cultural appropriation, leading to the filing of a public interest litigation in the Bombay High Court.
The PIL demands a formal apology and compensation for Indian artisans who've preserved the craft for generations.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Neena Gupta was recently seen in Metro… In Dino, the spiritual successor to Anurag Basu's 2007 ensemble film Life in a… Metro.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
20 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Shruti Haasan on Justin Bieber's internet meltdowns: ‘It's not just a Bieber thing, it's a planetary problem'
Justin Bieber, 31, has been making headlines again and not just for his newest album, Swag, but also for the deeply emotional and at times confusing posts he's been sharing on Instagram. His fans are concerned. The internet is buzzing and while many are still trying to decode what exactly is happening, Shruti Haasan offers a wider lens. Shruti Haasan on Justin Bieber's social media breakdowns In a candid chat with Ranveer Allahabadia (BeerBiceps), 32, on his podcast The Ranveer Show yesterday, Shruti didn't hold back as she shared her thoughts on what Justin might be going through. When asked is she likes Justin, she replied without hesitation: 'I don't like his music. And I don't know him, so I have no opinion.' She explained further, 'It's (music) too happy. I think I heard that first song of his that put me off (Baby).' But while Shruti isn't a fan of his music, she empathises with what he seems to be going through. When Ranveer pointed out that Justin 'seems to be going through something lately,' Shruti, 39, responded, 'Oh definitely!' What followed was a candid, reflective moment. Ranveer said he understands what Justin is experiencing, but added that not everyone does. Shruti then offered this take: 'You know, the thing is, and I've always said this — again not to play the boo hoo card — right now the world is in a very challenging space for everyone. And I feel that everyone is going through a challenging time. It's just that when you put a camera on it, it's just more obvious. But I promise you it's not a Justin Bieber thing, it's a planetary problem currently.' In other words, Justin isn't alone. His emotional turmoil may be amplified by fame, but it's part of a much larger struggle that many silently face. Shruti further opened up about how she copes with dark phases in her own life — including a piece of advice that her legendary father Kamal Haasan has consistently shared with her. 'Honestly, and I've said this in so many interviews, the advice he consistently says is, 'don't be afraid of pain, no pain, no gain'. If there is something challenging coming in front of you, face it, take it on. Of course, practically and don't hurt yourself, but no pain, no gain. And you shouldn't be afraid of the challenges,' she said. As for Justin — the singer who was once the teen sensation adored by millions — it's heartbreaking to see him battle inner demons in such a public space. But perhaps there's some solace in knowing that he's channelling all that pain into his work again.
Time of India
25 minutes ago
- Time of India
President Murmu Watches Tanvi The Great
Hailey FIRES BACK At Haters As Justin Bieber Teases 'SWAG' Era Justin Bieber has sparked major buzz with a mysterious teaser campaign featuring the word 'Swag' lit across billboards in Reykjavik and Los Angeles, signaling the arrival of his long-awaited album era. Soon after, he shared possible track titles like 'All I Can Take' and 'Dadz Love' on Instagram, hinting at a more personal and emotional direction. While no release date has been confirmed, industry reports suggest the drop could happen any day. This would be Bieber's first major project since selling his entire music catalog for $200 million. Meanwhile, Hailey Bieber amped up the hype by reposting the album cover, which features the couple and their son Jack. 367 views | 23 hours ago
Time of India
30 minutes ago
- Time of India
Berny of Berny-Ignatius duo joins hands with son Tansen for a project
Berny of the Berny-Ignatius sibling duo, who composed memorable songs for several films, including Thenmavin Kombathu, is returning to music direction after years. And this time, he is collaborating with his son, Tansen Berny. Excerpts from an interview with the duo, whose composition, Eda Nenjile, was released recently. Excerpts: 'Tansen and I have worked on albums together' 'When my brother (Ignatius) stopped composing, I, too, thought of taking a break. But my wife encouraged me not to give up. When I began getting other offers, Tansen started collaborating with me, even though he was hesitant at first. We worked on a few albums together. That's when we got the opportunity to work as music directors for Oru Vadakkan Therottam,' says Berny. 'He gives his inputs without much hesitation' On working with his son, Berny shares, 'A son is always a son, so initially, he had some hesitation before making suggestions. When it was me and my brother, we worked more like friends — we could freely offer suggestions and opinions without worrying about hurting the other's ego. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Glicemia acima de 100? Insira essa fruta na sua dieta Revista Saúde+Você Undo Now, Tansen has adapted and shares his ideas more openly. He adds his own touches to the compositions. My younger son, Keerthan, is also involved in the music making. Even though he's based in Mumbai, we often sit together to discuss the music we're working on online. It's a blessing that my children are supporting me at this age' 'Tansen had little interest in singing as a child' As a child, Tansen, didn't show much interest in singing, shares Berny . 'While in his final year at school, he participated in a competition and won first prize, with Keerthan winning second. That win gave him the confidence to believe he could sing! After that, he started getting more opportunities,' Berny recalls. 'The director wanted songs everyone can hum along to' Berny says he was approached by director Binun Raj two years ago for this project. 'I had told him that I'm now collaborating with my son. In the past, when we received similar offers, many insisted on the Berny-Ignatius brand, and those projects didn't work out. But Binun said he just wanted good songs. This film had scope for strong melodies. We've composed two songs for it. The director's only brief was that they should be the kind of songs everyone can hum along to,' he says. 'Melodies will never perish' The veteran composer feels melodies are back in demand. 'There was a time when melodies dominated music. People naturally seek change, but now, the love for melodies is coming back. Many are eager to learn singing again. This form of music will never perish, no matter what.' Dad listens to my inputs and includes them in the songs: Tansen On the experience of working with his father, Tansen Berny, a teacher by profession, shares, 'I've composed songs in my own comfort zone before. But working with a senior music director like my dad was intimidating at first. I wondered what input I could possibly give for a composition by him! Initially, I declined the idea, but my mother encouraged me to take it up, saying it would support him after the Berny-Ignatius phase. I make suggestions based on the songs I'm familiar with, and he's very open to them. If I suggest tweaking a tune a bit, he listens. That openness makes the process collaborative." Speaking about what he has gained from this partnership, Tansen adds, 'When we compose based on ragas, the music stays evergreen. Then we can give it a modern treatment—that's one benefit of working together.' Was he really a hesitant student? 'Yes,' Tansen admits. 'As a child, I wasn't very interested in learning Carnatic vocals. I couldn't grasp the style of singing, and my teacher would scold me, which demotivated me. So, I focused on practising the keyboard instead. 'I'd love to do more films with Appachan. We are very happy with how the track in the film was received. I've always wanted to be a music director rather than a singer—hearing my compositions in the voice of a great singer is more rewarding. And with films, the songs reach more people.' He adds, "It wouldn't be right to say the Berny-Ignatius partnership didn't faze me. But if I let that pressure weigh on me, it would only make things harder." Unnikrishnan's son Vasudev Krishna makes his debut In Oru Vadakkan Therottam, one of the songs is sung by newcomer Vasudev Krishna, son of singer P Unnikrishnan. 'Vasudev was in the UK but flew ,down and recorded the song over a weekend. Prior to that, we had practiced online,' Berny shares.
