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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Guilty actor Chayan Chopra on his Varanasi work trip! Says it felt like a reset
Chayan Chopra Chayan Chopra , known for his role in Lust Stories 2, recently had a profound spiritual experience while shooting his upcoming film Avyaan in Varanasi. Reflecting on his time in the city, he shared, 'Shooting for Avyaan was my first time ever in Varanasi — and honestly, it felt like stepping into another dimension. There's something ancient and alive about the city, like time slows down and the soul starts speaking louder. From the chaos of the gallis to the stillness & intensity of the Ganga aarti, everything felt cinematic and sacred at once. It wasn't just a trip, it felt like a reset.' That journey left a lasting impact on him, both emotionally and spiritually. Describing the shift he felt upon returning, Chayan said, 'I went in with a lot on my mind, and came back feeling… lighter, clearer. Almost like Devi herself whispered me. Interestingly, later-on, I went to the Maha Kumbh with my brother (Rachit Chopra) on the Maha Shivratri Night post which we took a stop at Kashi - and he ended up having a similar experience about this truly-magical-city. ' Discussing his role in Avyaan, the actor—also known for his performances in Class, Guilty, and Cadets—revealed a new dimension to his craft. 'There's no performance here, only presence. People have seen me in layered characters before, but this time, it's less about the drama and more about the silences in between. It's personal. I've grown a lot since Class, Cadets, and Guilty — not just as an actor, but as a person. And I think this project carries that evolution. It's for those who enjoy truth more than theatrics. My exposure to music in this film is what I'm most grateful about - the audience can also, perhaps, expect to hear my voice in one of tracks…maybe (laughs)!' As he continues to move forward in his career, Chayan has his sights set on future collaborations. He dreams of working with filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actor Ranbir Kapoor, stating, 'All my close friends know my most favourite actor is RK — because he makes you feel without ever trying to. There's an elegance in how he lets vulnerability coexist with strength. To hold a scene with him would be a masterclass in itself. '
Pink Villa
02-06-2025
- Health
- Pink Villa
'I couldn't hold him until...': Dia Mirza recalls son Avyaan had hole in his intestine and underwent life-saving surgery
While motherhood is a blissful phase for a woman, becoming one is never easy! Bollywood actress Dia Mirza turned mother after welcoming her son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, in 2021. After his birth, the little boy was immediately taken to the ICU and underwent life-saving surgery, as revealed by Dia in a recent interview. She opened up about her life-threatening pregnancy at 39. The Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein actress said that she delivered Avyaan in a 'crazy' situation as she developed an acute bacterial infection. Talking to the Official People Of India, Dia Mirza disclosed that the bacterial infection was likely due to a side effect of an appendix surgery, which she underwent during the fifth month of her pregnancy. "By the end of my sixth month, we realised that my placenta was haemorrhaging and my body was going into sepsis. If the baby wasn't delivered, neither of us could be saved. It was quite scary," said the 43-year-old. Revealing more about her complicated delivery, Dia added that she just wanted the doctor to save her baby. After Avyaan was born, he weighed only 810 grams. At the same time, the actress was on IV antibiotics, and later doctors concluded that the bacteria she had were life-threatening. However, owing to the medication, things were under control. Further, Mirza recalled remaining on antibiotics for 21 days. On the other hand, her premature son had to undergo life-saving surgery 36 hours after his birth, as he had a hole in his intestine. Sharing how doctors performed the surgery, the actress mentioned, "They put a stoma on him. They basically pulled the intestine out of the body, and it was an exposed stoma." Taking the conversation forward, the Bheed actress mentioned COVID-19 and said that she was allowed to visit Avyaan only twice a week, and mentioned how the pandemic increased her concerns. Dia could not hold him until he was 2.5 kg, and then she brought him home for exactly 20 days. After the little boy gradually gained strength and weighed 3.5 kg, he underwent another surgery, and the stoma was corrected. In the same interview, the Nadaniyaan actress made a heartfelt revelation about writing a book for her son. The book compiles her pregnancy journey and details every aspect of her complicated delivery. Stating how Avyaan has taught her 'grace,' Dia said that it takes a lot of grace to survive, endure, and smile through the pain that Avyaan has experienced. For the unversed, Dia Mirza was earlier married to her longtime business partner, Sahil Sangha. They got separated in 2019, and later she got hitched to businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in 2021. The couple turned parents to Avyaan the same year. Well, the actress also has a stepdaughter, Samaira, from Vaibhav's previous marriage.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Dia Mirza recalls traumatic pregnancy and son's ICU battle: ‘He weighed just 810 grams, had life-saving surgery at 36 hours old'
Dia Mirza has opened up about the traumatic experience of giving birth to her son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, who was born prematurely in 2021. In a recent interview with Official People of India, Dia revealed the emotional and medical challenges she faced during her high-risk pregnancy, and how both she and her baby's lives were hanging by a thread at one point. 'My body was going into sepsis… it was quite scary' The Nadaaniyan actor, who embraced motherhood at the age of 39, said she had always dreamed of becoming a mother, but things unfolded much later than expected. She conceived in what she described as a 'crazy situation' and developed severe complications during the sixth month of her pregnancy. 'I developed an acute bacterial infection, which could have been a side effect of my appendix surgery during the fifth month,' Dia shared. 'By the end of my sixth month, we realised my placenta was haemorrhaging and my body was going into sepsis. If the baby wasn't delivered, neither of us could be saved. It was quite scary.' Dia recalled being rushed to the hospital while lying in the backseat of her car. Her gynaecologist urged her to trust him, and in that moment, all she could think of was saving her child. Avyaan was born weighing only 810 grams and was immediately taken to the ICU. Dia herself was on IV antibiotics while her newborn fought for life. The situation grew more alarming when doctors found the infection inside her was life-threatening. 'Avyaan had to go through life-saving surgery 36 hours after he was born. My son had a hole in his intestine… they put a stoma on him — they basically pulled the intestine out of the body and it was an exposed stoma,' she revealed. 'I was allowed to visit him only twice a week' Despite being a new mother, Dia had limited access to her child. She was only allowed to see him twice a week and couldn't even hold him until he gained enough weight. "I brought him home for exactly 20 days, and no nurse was willing to touch him because it was a really terrifying visual. So I handled the dressing," she added. Once Avyaan crossed 3.5 kg, he underwent a second surgery to correct the stoma. 'Don't scare her': Dia Mirza gets miffed with paps for clicking her daughter Dia married businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in 2021, the same year they welcomed Avyaan. She also has a stepdaughter, Samaira Rekhi, from Vaibhav's previous marriage. Earlier, Dia was married to producer Sahil Sangha, but the couple separated in 2019. On the work front, Dia was recently seen in Nadaaniyan, where she played the mother of Ibrahim Ali Khan. The film also starred Khushi Kapoor, Jugal Hansraj, Suniel Shetty, and Mahima Chaudhary. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dia Mirza recalls life-threatening pregnancy complications, son Avyaan's ICU battle: ‘Couldn't hold him till he was…'
Bollywood actor Dia Mirza welcomed her son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, in 2021. However, he had to be kept in the ICU for two months as he was born prematurely. In a recent interview with Official People Of India, Dia opened up about her complicated pregnancy and recalled being forced to stay away from her baby for months after his birth. (Also Read: Dia Mirza's son Avyaan celebrates birthday with Bipasha Basu, Neha Dhupia, Shreya Ghoshal's kids. Pics) She recalled being laid down in the back seat of her car and rushed to the hospital, where her gynaecologist asked her to trust him. She revealed that at the time, she pleaded with the doctor to just save her baby. Dia shared that as soon as Avyaan was born, he was taken to the ICU as he weighed just 810 grams, and she herself was on IV antibiotics. She added, "They discovered 48 hours later that the bacteria in me was life-threatening. Avyaan had to go through life-saving surgery 36 hours after he was born. My son had a hole in his intestine and underwent surgery. They put a stoma on him — they basically pulled the intestine out of the body and it was an exposed stoma. I was allowed to visit him only twice a week; I could not hold him until he weighed 2.5 kg. I brought him home for exactly 20 days, and no nurse was willing to touch him because it was a really terrifying visual. So I handled the dressing. After he became 3.5 kg, he underwent another surgery that lasted 3–4 hours, and the stoma was corrected." Dia married her longtime business partner, Sahil Sangha, in 2014, but the two parted ways in 2019. Later, she tied the knot with businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in Bandra, Mumbai, in 2021. The couple welcomed their son Avyaan in the same year. Dia also has a stepdaughter, Samaira Rekhi, from Vaibhav's previous marriage. Meanwhile, Dia was last seen in the film Nadaaniyan, where she played the role of Ibrahim Ali Khan's mother. The film also featured Khushi Kapoor, Jugal Hansraj, Suniel Shetty, and Mahima Chaudhary, and is currently streaming on Netflix.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dia Mirza's son Avyaan celebrates birthday with Bipasha Basu, Neha Dhupia, Shreya Ghoshal's kids. Pics
It was a fun-filled birthday bash for actor Dia Mirza's son Avyaan. The actor celebrated the special day with her family and close friends. Dia's friends from the industry, actors Neha Dhupia and Bipasha Basu as well as singer Shreya Ghoshal were in attendance with their kids as well. Shreya and Bipasha shared a bunch of pictures and videos from the party. (Also read: Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter make it to Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 Asia list) Bipasha took to her Instagram Stories to share glimpses from Avyaan's birthday bash. One of the videos had her daughter Devi laughing and enjoying the party with Avyaan and the rest of their friends who were attending the bash. In one video, Avyaan cut the huge birthday cake along with his friends, while Dia and the rest of the family sang happy birthday in unison. Shreya Ghoshal also gave a glimpse of the several games and fun activities which were organized. A post shared by Dia Mirza Rekhi (@diamirzaofficial) Karan Singh Grover was seen playing with Devi as she tried to play the drums along with other children. Neha was seen posing for a group picture with Dia and their kids. Dia tied the knot with businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in 2021. Their son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, was born on May 14, 2021. Dia is also a stepmother to Samaira Rekhi, Vaibhav's daughter from a previous marriage. On the work front, Dia was last seen in Nadaaniyaan. The coming-of-age drama marked the Bollywood debut of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh's son, Ibrahim, while it was Khushi Kapoor's third film after The Archies and Loveyapa. However, both were criticised by audiences for their acting skills and dialogue delivery. The film, released on Netflix, also received criticism from critics. It was helmed by Dharma Productions.
