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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahesh Bhatt Praises Alia as ‘Self Made' Actor; Calls Ranbir ‘Laid Back'
/ Jul 29, 2025, 01:15PM IST Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt recently opened up on 'The Himanshu Mehta Show', calling daughter Alia Bhatt a self made go getter in Bollywood—despite industry privilege. He recounted being surprised by her fierce determination after she independently auditioned for 'Student of the Year', and admired how she fearlessly chooses diverse contrast, Mahesh described Ranbir Kapoor, Alia's husband, as more laid-back, someone who just wants to 'do enough,' while Alia consistently pushes herself to 'more, more, more'. Next up, Alia is slated to lead in 'Alpha' scheduled to release on December 25, 2025
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Newsweek
Man Admits to Beheading Mom With Axe, Fleeing Scene With Head—Prosecutors
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A 31-year-old man in the Netherlands, identified only as Jesse R., confessed to decapitating his mother with an axe before fleeing with her head in an Ikea bag, prosecutors in the case said, according to local media reports. Newsweek reached out to the man's defense attorney via email for comment on Monday. The Context The case of the man accused of the beheading in Hellevoetsluis and identified only as Jesse R. in Dutch media reports, has shocked residents and reignited debate in the Netherlands concerning mental health oversight and legal responsibility in violent crimes. The brutal nature of the event and the suspect's mental health history, coupled with his interactions with psychiatric professionals, have drawn scrutiny from local officials and concerned citizens. What To Know Prosecutors told a Dordrecht court on Monday that Jesse R. confessed to beheading his mother, Alia, with an axe at her home in Hellevoetsluis, just before Easter. Alia's partner discovered her body and saw Jesse R. fleeing, prompting police to apprehend him shortly afterward, Dutch News reported. Police found Alia's head and the axe in a bag in her car, which Jesse R. was driving when arrested on the A4 motorway, according to the NL Times news site. Prosecutors said in court that Jesse R. was likely experiencing a psychotic episode at the time of the killing. He had posted on social media about his bipolar disorder and past psychosis treatment. He also had contact with a psychiatric nurse before the slaying. A man's hand gripping a steel axe by its wooden handle. A man's hand gripping a steel axe by its wooden handle. Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/ClassicStock/Getty Images Jesse R. is scheduled for psychiatric assessment at the Pieter Baan Centre, although the evaluation is delayed until at least November due to waiting lists. Defense attorney Job Knoester has requested mental health professionals who interacted with Jesse R. before the incident be called as witnesses. Residents of Hellevoetsluis previously expressed their horror and disbelief at the killing. Mayor Arno Scheepers in April described the event shortly after it occurred as shocking and noted how the community is grappling with the tragedy, the NL Times reported. The victim, Alia, was described by neighbors as a "very sweet woman" and devoted mother of two. Jesse R. had previously lived in Diemen and Amsterdam, and was not residing with his mother at the time, but was visiting her for Easter, according to the local media reports. Police and prosecutors confirmed that Jesse R. remains in custody pending further investigation, with a pro forma hearing scheduled for October 21. What People Are Saying Knoester, while in court on Monday: "It's slowly starting to sink in what he's done, and he finds it horrific," according to Dutch News. Knoester, to the Netherlands' Brabants Dagblad newspaper: "He's not just the perpetrator, he's also a bereaved son. He has to live with this. He's receiving help on the psychiatric ward of the detention center in Scheveningen. When I try to imagine what he must be feeling, I get chills." Scheepers in April said he and the municipality were "shocked and in disbelief about the horrific event," according to NL Times. What Happens Next Jesse R. will remain in custody at the Pieter Baan Centre while awaiting psychiatric assessment, which is not expected to begin until at least November due to high demand. The court has scheduled the next pro forma hearing for October 21. Investigators continue reviewing the adequacy of his prior mental health care and will call a mental health worker as a witness to further clarify Jesse R.'s state of mind at the time of the killing.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ranbir Kapoor finds THIS quality of Alia's ‘astounding', reveals Mahesh Bhatt; shares how she has changed after Raha
Bollywood beauty Alia Bhatt is a busy bee! After winning hearts as a big sister to Vedang Raina in Jigra (2024), the actor is now busy gearing up for her action film with Sharvari Wagh, titled Alpha. Before this film arrives in theatres, Alia will enter the YRF spy universe with a cameo in Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani and Jr NTR's War 2. Meanwhile, in real life, Alia is acing the role of a loving wife to actor Ranbir Kapoor and a doting mother to her beautiful daughter Raha. Well, in a recent interview, Alia's filmmaker father Mahesh Bhatt opened up about the ever-rising star of his family. Alia Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor During his appearance on The Himanshu Mehta Show, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt revealed how his daughter Alia Bhatt has changed after becoming a mother to Raha, his darling granddaughter. Mahesh shared, 'I see a new depth in her. With this young girl becoming a mother, there's a coming-of-age of a different kind, a different kind of maturity in her. I'm also looking forward to her new films which would be coming out now.' Much to the delight of #Ralia fans, Mahesh also shared how Ranbir views Alia. The filmmaker revealed, 'He says, 'Alia is made of different stuff.' When I ask him, 'What do you mean?,' he says, 'Her ambition to do more and more and more is unbelievably astounding!' While he's a person who's very laid-back and comforted, and he just wants to do enough. She's a go-getter.' How sweet is that? Truly the perfect combination. Apart from her cameo in War 2 and her next film Alpha, Alia has another exciting film in her line-up. She will soon reunite onscreen with her husband Ranbir and her Raazi co-star Vicky Kaushal for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-awaited Love & War. The film is currently being shot.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mahesh Bhatt says Alia is self-made, calls Ranbir laid-back: She is a go-getter
Producer-director Mahesh Bhatt recently praised his actor-daughter Alia Bhatt for being a self-made actor. He also spoke about his actor-son-in-law Ranbir Kapoor, calling him "laid-back."The veteran, in a YouTube podcast for The Himanshu Mehta Show, mentioned how Alia worked her way to success without any support from her. He highlighted that she wasn't launched by him and had to undergo auditions. The producer said, "I didn't launch Alia Bhatt. Karan Johar launched her. I didn't know she had so much thirst for acting in her. She gave the audition herself. I just got to know they loved her work. I was shocked because I hadn't seen any such traits in her, even remotely. I'm very happy she's a self-made girl."advertisementHe also shared Ranbir's perspective about Alia. The 'Saaransh' (1984) director said, "He (Ranbir) says, 'Alia is made of different stuff.' When I ask him, 'What do you mean?,' he says, 'Her ambition to do more and more and more is unbelievably astounding!' While he's a person who's very laid-back and comforted, and he just wants to do enough. She's a go-getter." After dating each other for a brief period, Ranbir and Alia got married in an intimate traditional ceremony in 2022. The wedding was attended by the couple's close friends and family, including director Karan Johar and businessman Akash Ambani. Their daughter, Raha, was born in November and Ranbir starred opposite each other in Ayan Mukerji's 'Brahmastra: Part One-Shiva'. The couple has also collaborated once again for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love And War' (2026). The film also features Vicky Kaushal in a pivotal will next be seen in Shiv Rawail's espionage-thriller 'Alpha' (2025). The movie, co-starring Sharvari is a part of Aditya Chopra's YRF Spy actors will also make a cameo appearance in Hrithik Roshan's upcoming 'War 2' (2025).- EndsMust Watch
CairoScene
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- CairoScene
Buro Doqi's Joyful Summer House is Shaped by Rhythm
Buro Doqi's Joyful Summer House is Shaped by Rhythm Cairo-based architecture practice buro doqi has built a reputation for projects that prioritize human behavior, spatial clarity, and material honesty. Led by a deep curiosity about how people interact with their environments, the studio approaches each project as a living framework shaped by use beyond aesthetics. Their work extends that ethos into a context of summer rhythms, family life, and seasonal routines. Set within the laid-back pace of Egypt's North Coast Mediterranean shoreline, this house was designed as a prototype for a young family that splits its time between city and coast. The design responded to the brief with a focus on climate-conscious comfort and lived routine, creating a two-level structure that separates rest and social activity. The layout is guided by a clear spatial rhythm, with material shifts and zoning strategies that support the family's daily patterns through long, humid summer days. 'The Joyful Summer House was designed to work inward and outward at once, a lower level that offers retreat from the heat, and an upper level that opens to sky, breeze, and shared rituals," explains Alia Mortada, architect and director of buro doqi. On the ground floor, private rooms for rest and recovery are defined by intentional calm. The palette is cool, with soft wall colors and lightly detailed ceilings that invite the eye to settle. Each room functions independently, tailored to moments of pause. In the master suite, the bathroom is conceived as a curved, open volume that is integrated rather than tucked away. As it sits comfortably within the space, it becomes a quiet example of how the design favors quiet control, surfaces that feel cohesive, and transitions that feel intuitive. Connecting the lower level to the rooftop is a distinct shift in tone. 'Circulation became a key design tool, A bold central staircase acts as both threshold and pause, linking the inward-facing family spaces below to the more expressive rooftop above.' Alia tells SceneHome. The sculptural staircase, features a custom metal railing inspired by the whimsical forms of 20th century architect Ettore Sottsass and The Memphis Group, marking the transition from solitude to sociability. The upper floor opens into a fluid layout centered around a communal kitchen, flanked by two roof terraces that support flexible social activities—morning breakfasts, sunset gatherings, or shaded mid-day breaks. There's no hierarchy to the space, outdoor flooring spills into the interior, creating an uninterrupted flow between three adjacent yet distinct social zones. This soft threshold blurs inside and out, encouraging large gatherings and a continuous sense of togetherness from day to night. Furniture and movement are loosely defined to accommodate shifting group sizes and spontaneous use. What distinguishes this project is not a singular architectural gesture, but a quiet consistency. Materials were selected for their durability and tactile depth rather than aesthetic trend. Execution played a vital role in bringing the studio's vision to life, and SCAS was deeply involved in translating design into built form, overseeing implementation with the same thoughtfulness that shaped the concept. 'Every detail received careful attention from material procurement to the final finishes —a testament to what happens when rigorous standards meet creative ambition,' says Ahmed Shilbaya, Co-Founder of SCAS. The house allows space for the family to evolve within it; for buro doqi, it represents a continued interest in homes as adaptable environments—precisely executed, but open to the rhythms of everyday life.
