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Kalki Koechlin's Comfort Food Is Chilli Chicken, Here's How to Make It at Home
Last Updated: In a recent interview, Kalki Koechlin revealed that she loves desi Chinese style chilli chicken from a restauarant in Ooty. Here's how you can make it at home. With her roots in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu, Kalki Koechlin recently revealed that she keeps returning to one restaurant in Ooty for their delicious chilli chicken. In a recent interview, the actor mentioned that this desi chinese dish from a humble restaurant in Ooty is something that she always loves and craves. In a conversation with Aleena Dissects, Kalki Koechlin shared that she loves chilli chicken from a restaurant called Shinkows in Ooty. The humble eatery is free from all the fuss of a fancy diner, and it focuses on delivering the most delectable Chinese food. She mentioned how the restaurant is a reminder of her childhood and her roots. She said, 'It's not about how fancy it is. It's about the taste you grew up with. The kind of food that feels like home." Take a look at the interview here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aleena (@aleenadissects) If Kalki's interview has made you crave some desi chinese style chilli chicken, then here's how you can make it at home. Ingredients For Marination: For Frying: For Sauce: Method Marinate the Chicken: Mix the chicken with all the marination ingredients and let it rest for 30 minutes. Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a kadhai and deep fry the marinated chicken on medium-high heat until golden and crispy. Prepare the Sauce: In a clean kadhai, heat 1 tbsp oil. Sauté garlic, ginger, and green chillies for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add onions and capsicum. Stir-fry on high heat for a few minutes. top videos View all Add all sauces: soy, chilli, tomato ketchup, and vinegar. Stir well. Add sugar, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust heat. Add ½ cup water if making the gravy version and stir in the cornflour slurry to thicken. Mix it all: Add fried chicken to the sauce. Toss quickly to coat well. Simmer for a minute. Garnish with spring onions. Serve hot. First Published: June 02, 2025, 11:04 IST News lifestyle » food Kalki Koechlin's Comfort Food Is Chilli Chicken, Here's How to Make It at Home
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21-05-2025
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Ranbir Kapoor's co-star reveals she was denied entry at an award show as she came in a Maruti Swift: 'I know people who drive an Audi but live in a tiny 1 BHK'
The actress added, 'For years, I arrived at the Filmfare Awards in my Swift, and my dress would be bigger than the car.' read more Kalki Koechlin, the actress who always shines in her performances, has made some explosive revelations in her recent interview. On the Aleena Dissects podcast, she stated that the film industry is going through a recession. Kalki said, 'There's a Bollywood recession; that's why they're re-releasing everything. There's no content. It's not working. So, everything has been stalled. Even they know but they're scared. They don't know what's working, what isn't. So, everything is stalled, everything is stuck.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She adds, 'Creative teams are being fired, and re-hired. They just don't know why it's not working. And people don't realise there's this crisis going on. And from top to bottom, I've spoken to people. On top, people are spending crores of money and not finding platforms to release them. And there are the chotu (small) actors who haven't had work in two years.' On being denied entry at an award show For years, I arrived at the Filmfare Awards in my Swift, and my dress would be bigger than the car. People would stop the vehicle and wouldn't let it enter the venue, and then I had to show my invite and say, 'It's me.' She continued, 'That's just who I am — I value freedom and everything else that comes with it. I don't want that kind of lifestyle because I want to be spontaneous. When you don't have an entourage, there's less chance of being spotted, and fewer people following you. The only place it's a problem is at airports — I've dedicated that 1.5 hours at the airport to my fans, because it's back-to-back selfies.' On Bollywood's lifestyle I know people who live in a tiny 1BHK but drive an Audi. They'll show up to meetings in an Audi with a driver, but they live in a small hole. For me, freedom is really important. I do spend money — but on living in a beautiful house in Goa and flying back and forth to Mumbai. That's where all my money goes. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
India Today
15-05-2025
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- India Today
Everything is stalled: Kalki Koechlin says Bollywood is in recession phase
Actor Kalki Koechlin has spoken about the ongoing struggles in the Hindi film industry, calling the current phase a full-blown "Bollywood recession."Speaking on the Aleena Dissects podcast, Koechlin shed light on what she describes as a creative and structural freeze within the industry, with projects stalled and professionals uncertain about the future.'There's a Bollywood recession; that's why they're re-releasing everything. There's no content. It's not working. So, everything has been stalled. Even they know, but they're scared. They don't know what's working, what isn't. So, everything is stalled, everything is stuck," she Koechlin described Bollywood as a troubled film industry that seems lost and unsure. She said audience habits are changing fast, with short videos becoming more popular than full movies. Because of this, even big-budget films are finding it hard to get released, and many smaller actors and crew members haven't had steady work for years.'Creative teams are being fired, and re-hired. They just don't know why it's not working. And people don't realise there's this crisis going on. And from top to bottom, I've spoken to people. On top, people are spending crores of money and not finding platforms to release them. And there are the chhotu (small) actors who haven't had work in two years," she views are similar to what her ex-husband, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, has also said recently. He shared that he's disappointed with the lack of fresh and creative ideas in Bollywood. That's why he has now turned his focus towards South Indian cinema, where he feels more new and exciting work is being Koechlin was last seen in the 2023 film 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan', directed by Arjun Varain Watch
Time of India
15-05-2025
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- Time of India
Kalki Koechlin drops a bomb, reveals many Bollywood actors live in tiny 1 BHK flats, but splurge all their savings to buy an Audi
In the world of Bollywood, where appearances can often overshadow talent, maintaining a certain public image becomes almost essential for an actor's continued success. However, actress Kalki Koechlin recently opened up about her refusal to play that game. While acknowledging the industry's pressure to conform, she spoke candidly about how many of her peers invest heavily in curating a glamorous facade—often at the expense of personal priorities or financial comfort. In a conversation on the YouTube channel Aleena Dissects, Kalki shared an experience that captures her no-frills approach. 'For several years, I showed up at the Filmfare Awards in my modest Maruti Swift,' she recalled with a laugh. 'My dress would spill out of the car because it was so small. Security would stop me at the gate, not recognizing me, and I'd have to flash my invitation and explain, 'Yes, it's really me.'' Despite moments like these, Kalki insists she's never let such setbacks push her into conforming to the industry's glamour-driven standards. She values her individuality far more than any fleeting fame that might come from superficial glitz. 'That's just how I live,' she explained. 'I crave freedom—spontaneity, doing things my own way. Not having a team around me constantly means fewer eyes on me, and fewer people chasing after me. The only time I really feel the spotlight is at airports—there, I've accepted that I'll spend an hour and a half taking selfies with fans.' When asked about the importance of PR and image upkeep in a competitive industry like Bollywood, Kalki admitted that there is a place for it—especially for big stars. 'At a certain level, having a PR team and security becomes necessary,' she noted. 'There are obsessed fans and threats out there. So, I do understand why some actors need bodyguards and professional representation.' However, she also pointed out how image maintenance can go to extreme lengths. 'I know people who live in cramped one-bedroom apartments, but they arrive at industry meetings in a chauffeur-driven Audi. Their homes might be small, but their cars are luxury. For me, that doesn't make sense. I prefer spending my money differently.' Kalki revealed that she chooses to invest in quality of life over public perception. 'I love living in a beautiful home in Goa and flying back and forth to Mumbai when needed. That's where my money goes—on peace, not pretense.' On the work front, Kalki was last seen in the Tamil romantic action thriller 'Nesippaya'. She will next be seen in the English movie 'Emma & Angel.' She was previously married to filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. She is currently in a relationship with Israeli musician Guy Hershberg. Their daughter was welcomed via water birth in 2020.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kalki Koechlin reveals most stars who travel in luxury cars live in 1BHKs: 'some people have bodyguards and PR'
Actress is known for her unique choice of roles in films, and she recently shed light on some of Bollywood's lesser-known realities, beyond just talent. Kalki shared that the industry often demands more than mere talent, and image-building has become an unofficial requirement to remain in the limelight. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In an interview with Aleena Dissects on YouTube, recounted her personal resistance to such expectations and highlighted how some of her peers go to great lengths— even making lifestyle sacrifices —to maintain an illusion of glamour. Kalki on the Luxury Benchmarks She recalled attending award events in her Swift, saying her outfits used to be bigger than the car. 'They wouldn't let my car enter the venue; they would stop it, and then I would have to show my invite and tell them, 'It's me,'' she said, describing how she was repeatedly held up at events for not arriving in a luxury vehicle. Salman Khan Arrives in Mumbai, Seen at Airport She considers this a reflection of her freedom and a way of showcasing her true self. 'I don't want that because I want to be spontaneous with my life and just do things on my own,' she explained. She added that not having an entourage does reduce public visibility—but it also allows her to live a simpler, more grounded life. However, she mentioned airports as the one place where fame becomes overwhelming: 'I have dedicated that 1.5 hours at the airport to my fans because it is back-to-back selfies.' Kalki about her way of living When asked about the role of public relations and image in sustaining an acting career, Kalki acknowledged the practical side of things. She said that it is important to a certain extent. 'If you are a big actor, safety is a big issue—there are some crazy people out there, especially after big stars—so I understand the need for some people to have bodyguards and PR.' 'I know people who live in a tiny 1BHK, but they have an Audi. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They'll come to meetings in an Audi with a driver, but they live in a tiny hole,' she revealed. Kalki emphasised that she prefers to spend on personal freedom and comfort. For her, spending money means enjoying beautiful stays in Goa and travelling to Mumbai. She said she spent most of her savings on these two things, rather than maintaining a luxurious public image.
