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9 hours ago
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- See - Sada Elbalad
Amina Khalil Marries Ahmed Zaatar (Photos)
Yara Sameh Egyptian actress Amina Khalil tied the knot with photographer Ahmed Zaatar on Friday, amid the attendee of celebrities and public figures. Despite the wedding coming out of nowhere, it was not much of a surprise as it was held after the couple appeared together at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where they were photographed on the red carpet. Among the starry guests who were present were Yousra, Lebleba, Elham Shahin, Riham Abdel Ghafour, Jamila Awad, Dorra, Mona Zaki, Ahmed Helmy, Naglaa Badr, Injy El Mokkaddem, Hala Sedki, Rasha Mahdi, Aseel Omran, Passant Shawky, Mohamed Farag, Kinda Alloush, Amr Youssef, child actor Ali Beialy, Safaa El Toukhy, Mariam Naoum, Ahmed El Saadany, Yasmina El-Abd, Omar El Saeed, prominent media figures Lamis El Hadidy and Radwa El-Sherbiny. Khalil dazzled in an embroidered satin bridal dress from Maison Yeya's 2025 bridal collection, "Grammy,", while the groom wore a white suit with black pants and a tie. Who is the groom? Zaatar is a professional photographer who began his career in photography over ten years ago. He is known for his capturing snaps that highlight the natural beauty of the features. Zaatar established his name among the elite photographers in Egypt through his unique artistic style which has made him a favorite choice for many celebrities and brands. He has worked with prominent names in the acting scene, including Mona Zaki, Mohamed Farag, Asmaa Galal, Amir El Masry, and Salma Abu Deif. Romance blooming The relationship between Khalil and Zaatar began in November 2023, when they held several photo shoots. Despite their attempts to keep their relationship away from the media, rumors began to spread after their frequent appearances together at several events, the most recent of which was the Cannes Film Festival. The engagement was kept in complete secrecy, followed by the wedding at the end of May 2025. Khalil had previously responded to questions about her relationship with Zaatar in television statements, saying: "I'm always keen to maintain the privacy of my personal life." The couple will hold a second wedding in Greece. Khalil took to Instagram to send a sweet a message to her husband, saying: "Forever yours. Forever mine. Forever ours ♥️✨". read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Days after Cannes 2025, why is Homebound trending? Cinematographer Pratik Shah's CONTROVERSY EXPLAINED
Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa starrer Homebound was screened at the prestigious 78th Cannes Film Festival earlier this month. Days after Neeraj Ghaywan 's directorial film achieved a significant milestone, the film is yet again making it to the headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. Actually, independent filmmaker Abhinav Singh has accused Homebound cinematographer Pratik Shah of 'being emotionally abusive and highly manipulative.' What is the controversy between Abhinav Singh and Pratik Shah? Recently, independent filmmaker Abhinav Singh posted a series of Instagram stories calling out a "predator" in the film industry. He noted that most of the time, women don't speak against them due to "generational, cultural, deeply ingrained training" to stay quiet, safe, and to survive. He revealed that his admission encouraged 20 more women to reach out to him, weighing in on similar experiences of troubling interactions. The filmmaker also expressed his disappointment over "woke" men maintaining a silence on the "uncomfortable practice." He noted that women pay a price when they speak out and urged men to use their "privilege" to listen, "ask difficult questions," and use their position to call out inappropriate behavior even when it's "inconvenient." "And do it not just for your mothers, daughters, or sisters but for your friends, your colleagues, your peers. Being a man is not about "being able to get it up." Being a man, being human - is about showing up," he wrote. In another story posted on his social media, he insisted on choosing "confrontation" over one becoming a "part of the problem." Take a look While he initially didn't reveal the name of the artist's name, he later revealed that it was none other than Pratik Shah. "The number of women who've reached out to me is honestly frightening. I feel like I'm having a Margot Robbie moment from Bombshell. I will not be silenced. And to those still employing him- f*ck you. His name is Pratik Shah. He's a cinematographer," he wrote in one of his stories. Take a look When the allegations caught the attention of the internet users, Pratik Shah, in response to this, seems to have deactivated his Instagram account. As of this writing, his handle displays a 'user not found" error, indicating that the account has either been deleted or disabled. Industry people come in support of Abhinav Singh On the other hand, the controversy seems to go a long way as several other filmmakers also jumped in to support Abhinav Singh's allegations. Filmmaker and writer Srishti Riya Jain shared discussions from Reddit where the internet users had previously called out Shah's behavior, describing him as someone who habitually slid into women's DMs and made them uncomfortable. Srishti expressed her strong reaction, stating, "To everyone pretending to act shocked, scandalized and suddenly awoken from their man who worked on one of the 'most empathetic' films of the year, as per their interviews at Cannes. Has been on the prowl since 4 years." She noted that the said post is one of the top searches on Google, but pointed out that the industry has a "selective attention span" and gaze when people are acclaimed. In addition to this, Smriti Kiran, the founder and director of Pola Dot Slight Box, also supported the allegations and hoped for the case to unfold. She also admitted to getting several messages from women with multiple people guessing the same name. Take a look Who is Pratik Shah? According to Pratik Shah's IMDb page, he is an American cinematographer from Dallas, Texas. He majored in Fine Art Photography at the Corcoran College of Art + Design in Washington, DC, in the BFA program, and then went on to pursue cinematography in the MFA program at UCLA in Los Angeles, CA. His notable works include CTRL, Jubilee, and the most recently critically acclaimed, Homebound. About Homebound Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, Homebound is led by Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa. It also features Shalini Vatsa, Tushar Phulke, Harshika Parmar, and Pankaj Dubey in the key roles. It is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra, while Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier are the co-producers. The film caught significant attention as it was screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival earlier this month. While it marked the debut of its lead star cast at the event, director Neeraj Ghaywan returned to Cannes for the second time after 10 years since his debut film, Massan's premiere, led by Vicky Kaushal. Plot of Homebound Homebound is a beautiful story between two young men who strive to become police officers in modern-day India. They hope to build better lives not only for themselves but also for their families. However, the story takes a poignant turn as it explores the struggle for survival and the enduring power of hope in a competitive and unjust world. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan gives off boss-lady vibes in new photos from Cannes 2025
Days after the Cannes Film Festival 2025 ended, a few new photos of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have gone viral online. The actor is seen in a stylish mauve pantsuit, giving strong boss-lady outfit included a well-fitted blazer with a soft satin detail, worn over a matching blouse, and paired with wide-legged pants. Aishwarya completed the look with her signature soft curls, bold red lipstick, and a statement ring. Her simple yet classy style caught everyone's attention and quickly became a hit on social media. New photos of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan from Cannes 2025 (Photo Credit: X/Groovy) advertisementAt the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Aishwarya made a grand appearance on the red carpet in multiple beautiful outfits. One of her most talked-about looks was a white and gold Banarasi saree by designer Manish Malhotra. It was styled like a gown with a long sheer trail and heavy gold embroidery. She wore a stunning 500-carat ruby necklace and uncut diamond jewellery to complete the look. A personal touch that stood out was the sindoor (vermilion) in her hair, which grabbed headlines and quietly shut down rumours of her divorce with Abhishek Bachchan. Aishwarya also shared a behind-the-scenes video from Cannes, set to the romantic song 'Tere Bina' from her film 'Guru'. The video included special moments with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, who attended the festival with her. The video also features designer Manish Malhotra working on her the video here: Aishwarya graced the red carpet this year as the global ambassador for L'Oreal Paris. This was her 22nd appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, a journey that started back in 2002 when her film 'Devdas' was showcased at the prestigious Reel
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
How Alia Bhatt handled wardrobe malfunction at 2025 Cannes Film Festival with this iconic pose
Alia Bhatt made her debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival and spellbound everyone with her mesmerizing looks. On the closing day of the global film fest, Bhatt wore a custom Gucci nude saree, which garnered widespread awe and attention. Alia exuded an unparalleled glamour in this saree, but little did she know that her Cannes red carpet debut could have turned into a nightmare with a wardrobe malfunction. Here's what happened While Alia Bhatt was living her dream Cannes moment on the red carpet, her crystal choker snapped. The single-string crystal neckpiece broke in half, and its one end, quite visibly, fell on the neck. While anyone would have turned paranoid with this nightmare, the leading lady of B-town pulled off this wardrobe malfunction effortlessly, proving she isn't a queen for no reason. How did Alia Bhatt manage her broken necklace wardrobe malfunction? With no help in sight, Alia Bhatt had to take matters into her own hands to protect her moment from being ruined. The diva stylishly switched her pose and held the broken end of the necklace by placing her hand on the neck. What could have easily been an 'Oh snap!' event, our Patakha Guddi pulled off an impromptu pose and turned crisis into opportunity. Results? An iconic pose garnering applause all over social media. The Brahmastra actress posed with one hand on her neck with no awkwardness or lack of confidence in sight. She owned the moment with her unshakeable panache and a captivating smile like a true diva. Alia Bhatt's Gucci saree look at the Cannes Film Festival 2025 On the closing day of the Cannes Film Festival 2025, Alia Bhatt made a global fashion statement by wearing a custom-made saree from the Italian brand Gucci. The heavily embellished nude saree with a beige shade base boasted a see-through network of connected crystals, including Gucci's monograms.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Aishwarya Rai Blends Grace And Power In A Pantsuit In Unseen Cannes 2025 Look
Last Updated: For one of her looks at Cannes, Aishwarya Rai blended power and femininity in a lavender-hued pantsuit set. The pictures have gone viral on Reddit. The reigning Queen of Cannes, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, left her fans swooning with her two stunning looks at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. While her looks broke the internet and got her fans talking, one of her unseen looks has now made its way to the internet. Dressed in a lavender suit, Aishwarya channelled boss babe energy with a dash of quiet glamour. In a series of unseen pictures posted on Reddit's popular sub-reddit BollyBlindsNGossip, Aishwarya Rai exuded elegance and grace in a lavender pant suit. The actor blended femininity with power as she posed in her pant suit. She kept the accessories to a minimum and left her outfit to do all the talking. For her look, Aishwarya made a striking impression in a sophisticated lavender co-ord set that effortlessly merges power dressing with seasonal elegance. The standout ensemble came with a sharply tailored blazer, crafted with shawl lapels and structured shoulders that lend a strong silhouette. Satin pleated detailing along the bodice added a touch of softness and texture, while full-length sleeves and a single-button closure bring a polished finish. Functional patch pockets complete the blazer, adding a subtle yet practical element to the look. She layered the blazer with a loose lavender blouse. The blouse came with a flattering V-neckline. She paired the top with high-waisted, wide-leg trousers in the same pastel hue. With a flared cut, the pants lent movement and fluidity to the entire look. Lavender has long been a summer staple in fashion, and with Aishwarya's effortless take on the trend, its reign looks set to continue. For the accessories, she opted for a sparkling silver cocktail ring that was encrusted with diamonds. For the glam, she defined her eyes with a muted smokey eye. She added a hint of blush and highlighter for some sheen and glow. She added a bold red shade to her lips and styled her hair in soft blowout waves. Aishwarya Rai At Cannes For Cannes, Aishwarya stunned in two looks. For her first look, she opted for an ivory gold saree by Manish Malhotra. For her second look, she donned a glittering Gaurav Gupta gown. First Published:
