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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What we watch shapes how and where we travel: How set-jetting turns watchlists into bucket lists
Movies and TV shows are changing how we travel. Back in 2011, on a trip to Kashmir, we were scammed into paying `30 as entry fee to visit Betaab Valley, situated at a distance of 15 kms from Pahalgam. For those wondering why, it was the setting for the 1983 romance drama Betaab, that launched the careers of Sunny 'dhai kilo ka haath' Deol and Amrita Singh. But with little else to do on an off-season trip to Kashmir, how this 30-year-old movie was still relevant was not a question we wanted to ask. Predictably, it proved to be an underwhelming experience at best. Down South, atop another hill, you have what's known as the 'Shooting Spot ' or Wenlock Downs in Ooty — the setting for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahaani among others — that, for `10 per head, you can use to film your next reel. Bollywood movies have always inspired Indians to travel — Yash Chopra was recognised as the 'Ambassador of Interlaken' in 2011 and Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara prompted many Indians tourists to make it to Spain. But these days, more often than not, the trip you book is decided by what you are bingeing. Say hello to ' set-jetting '. The term is believed to have been coined in the early 2000s by travel writers and marketers who noticed a surge in tourists seeking out filming locations after watching popular movies or shows, mainly fuelled by the release of films like The Lord of the Rings trilogy (New Zealand), The Da Vinci Code (Paris and the UK), the Harry Potter series (Scotland) and Game of Thrones (Iceland and Croatia). The concept, though, can be traced to the 1960s with the blockbuster The Sound of Music providing a boost to tourism in Austria. In a recent New York Times article, Daniel L Spears, an associate professor of hospitality and tourism, University of North Texas, who has studied the trend, credits its popularity to the immersive nature of streaming , which establishes a deep bond with the characters and the place, giving fans a sense of nostalgia'. Whatcha watchin' Set-jetting is becoming a significant driver and motivator for travel, especially for younger audiences — Gen Z, millennials — who grew up on streaming. Rajeev Kale, president and country head (Holidays, MICE, Visa) of travel agency Thomas Cook India , says that popular choices include South Korea, thanks to K-dramas and K-pop. 'We've even seen travellers extend their stay in Japan and South Korea by a day or two just to visit anime or K-pop landmarks — these extensions can add roughly `25,000 per day,' he says. More recently, Kale has noticed bookings going up for Thailand — especially Bangkok, Phuket, and Koh Samui — after The White Lotus 3, with the show sparking an uptick in demand for luxury resort stays. 'It's not just restricted to younger segments — India's HNI and UHNI travellers are also equally drawn to these immersive, highend set-jetting experiences,' he adds. 'We're seeing a growing number of Indian travellers base their holidays not on traditional sightseeing, but on moments they've watched on screen,' adds SD Nandakumar, president and country head (holidays and corporate tours), SOTC. Nandakumar counts Emily in Paris for promoting Paris, The Crown and Bridgerton for popularising Bathand Richmond, and Game of Thrones and Succession promoting Iceland and Norway respectively. Experience counts SOTC data also shows that people are willing to spend more for set-jetting experiences. 'We've seen holidays in this space start from `2–2.5 lakh per person and go higher — especially when they include experiences like royal stays in the UK, film location walks in New York, or private f a sh ion st yl i n g sessions in France,' Nandakumar reveals. In 2024, for instance, Expedia noticed that searches for Hawaii and Sicily (destinations for the first two seasons of White Lotus) spiked by more than 300%. Similarly, traffic increased 160% for the London suburb of Richmond where Ted Lasso was filmed. Mohit Joshi, travel and destinations expert, for travel search aggregator Skyscanner, says that their travel trends report for 2025 reveals that over half (52%) of Indian travellers say films and television shape their travel dreams, second only to social media (68%). Skyscanner's trends for last year also listed 'main character energy' as a factor that is driving travel, with 94% of Indian travellers revealing that they've been inspired to visit a destination after seeing it on screen. 'A great example was when we saw Manali (48%) being highlighted as a favourite destination thanks to Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, followed by Ladakh which continues to inspire nearly half (47%) of travellers after its portrayal in 3 Idiots,' Joshi says.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did you know Sonu Nigam was an actor before becoming a successful singer?
The renowned musical maestro Sonu Nigam is recognised worldwide for his phenomenal singing, winning audience's hearts across the globe. But very few know that Sonu Nigam began his career as an actor before making his name as one of the most renowned singers of this generation. Sonu's throwback video A throwback video of Sonu Nigam as a child actor was viral on social media, surprising many fans. While he's widely known as a top playback singer , not everyone knows that he began his career in the film industry as a child artist. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Starting as a child actor Before becoming one of India's most loved singers, Sonu Nigam began his journey in the entertainment industry as a child actor. He appeared in several films such as 'Betaab' (1983), 'Pitra', and 'Ustadi Ustad Se'. His roles as young actor The singer also acted in other films where he played the younger version of lead characters. In 'Humse Hai Zamana', he portrayed young Mithun Chakraborty , and in 'Taqdeer', he played the young version of Shatrughan Sinha. Acting journey in films He acted in a few Bollywood films in the early 2000s. He appeared as a supporting actor in the multi-starrer 'Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani' (2002). Later, he played lead roles in 'Kash Aap Hamare Hote' (2003) and 'Love In Nepal' (2004). He began his singing career with the album 'Rafi Ki Yaadein' (1995), a tribute to Mohammed Rafi . His big breakthrough came with the emotional song 'Sandese Aate Hain' from the film Border (1997). After that, he became one of Bollywood's top playback singers, known for hits like 'Kal Ho Naa Ho', 'Abhi Mujhme Kahin', 'Main Hoon Na', 'Apne', 'Papa Meri Jaan', and more. Video of alleged attack on singer Sonu Nigam goes viral on social media
News18
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Dharmendra Shares Rare Picture Of Dilip Kumar With Son Sunny Deol From 1983
Last Updated: Dharmendra shared a nostalgic photo of Dilip Kumar blessing Sunny Deol before Betaab's 1983 release. Kumar passed away on July 7, 2021. Dharmendra took his followers on a beautiful journey down memory lane this Sunday, sharing a priceless black-and-white photo featuring his son Sunny Deol and the iconic Dilip Kumar. The moment, captured in 1983 is pure gold. In the photo, Dilip Kumar can be seen showering Sunny with blessings before the release of his film, Betaab. 'Dilip saheb ka pyaar bhara duayen dete haath Sunny ko film Betaab ke mahurat par hi naseeb ho gaya tha," Dharmendra captioned the heartwarming snap. (Dilip saab was wishing his best to my son Sunny on the muhurat of Betaab. He was lucky to meet him.) Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) As we look at this priceless memory, let's also take a moment to remember Dilip Kumar, whose legacy will forever live on in our hearts. His illustrious career spanned over five decades, with the legendary actor gracing the screen in nearly 60 films. But he wasn't just known for his stellar performances, it was the grace and dignity with which he carried himself, both on and off-screen, that truly set him apart. Known as the Tragedy King, his cinematic legacy still echoes through the industry today, inspiring countless actors and filmmakers. Dilip Kumar left us on July 7, 2021, at the age of 98. Meanwhile, talking about Sunny Deol, he was recently seen in Jaat, which hit theatres on April 10 and performed decently at the box office. Directed by Gopichand Malineni in his Hindi debut, the film features a star-studded cast including Regina Cassandra, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, Ramya Krishnan, and Jagapathi Babu. First Published: April 27, 2025, 08:24 IST
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dharmendra recalls the time when Dilip Kumar visited Sunny Deol's Betaab set
Veteran actor Dharmendra shared a cherished memory on social media when Dilip Kumar visited the mahurat of son Sunny Deol 's debut movie " Betaab ". Dharmendra posted a black and white photograph on Instagram of Dilip Kumar playfully punching Sunny's cheek, while Sunny smiles. The veteran actor recalled that Dilip Kumar gave his blessings to Sunny during the mahurat of his first project. "Dalip saheb ka pyaar bhara duayen dete haath Sunny ko film BETAB ke mahurat par hi naseeb ho gaya tha," Dharmendra wrote. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Miss The Top Packaging Trends Of 2024, Enhance Your Brand With Latest Insights (Check Now) Packaging Machines | Search Ads Search Now Undo Rahul Rawail 's "Betaab" also marked the acting debut of actress Amrita Singh . The 1983 romantic entertainer was loosely based on William Shakespeare's "The Taming Of The Shrew." Released on August 5, 1983 "Betaab" was a huge commercial success and went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year. It was later even remade in Telugu as "Samrat", and in Kannada with the name "Karthik". Shifting to the present, Sunny recently delivered another blockbuster with his last release, "Jaat". Overwhelmed by the response to the film, Sunny assured that " Jaat 2" will be even better. Dharmendra Remembers Rainy Days With His Pet Taking to his IG, Sunny dropped a video expressing his gratitude. "You have given so much love to my film 'Jaat', I promise ''Jaat 2' will be even better. I often come to the mountains to unwind because I love being surrounded by the grandeur of nature. I'll leave for the shoot of 'Border 2' in a few days. Love you," he said. Sunny further penned a note that read, "Aapka pyaar hi hai meri taqat. Aap sab ka josh hi hai meri safalta. Keep loving #Jaat and I feel overwhelmed and blessed seeing all the videos of you all celebrating #Jaat and Cinema! Keep 'em coming and share them with me, your love and emotions is what has made #Jaat a success".
Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dharmendra remembers Dilip Kumar, shares vintage pic of Mughal-E-Azam star with son Sunny Deol
Veteran actor Dharmendra on Saturday walked down memory lane and shared a priceless picture of his elder son Sunny Deol with late cinema icon Dilip Kumar. (Also read: Reddit drops vintage photoshoots of Bollywood's iconic outsiders; fans go wild over Madhuri, Dharmendra's stunning looks) The black and white photograph shows Dilip Kumar showering blessings on Sunny by playfully punching his cheek. "Dalip saheb ka pyaar bhara duayen dete haath Sunny ko film BETAB ke mahurat par hi naseeb ho gaya tha. (a string of heart and evil eye emojis ) (Dilip saab was wishing his best to my son Sunny on the muhuraat of Betaab. He was lucky to meet him)," Dharmendra captioned the post. A post shared by Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) This throwback image of Dilip with Sunny touched the hearts of moviegoers. Reacting to it, a social media user commented, "Nice moment captured #Dilip Kumarji in a lively interaction with Sunny Deol." Another one wrote, "Dilip saheb ke aarsivad aap aur aapke pariwar pe sada raha. Love you papaji @aapkadharam sir." Dilip Kumar's career spanned over five decades, and he played the lead role in about 60 films. He is not only remembered for his stellar performances but also for the grace and dignity with which he carried himself both on and off the screen. The Tragedy King's cinematic legacy continues to influence and inspire generations of actors and filmmakers. From his groundbreaking roles in tragedy to his versatility across genres, he made a huge contribution to Indian cinema. Dilip Kumar passed away at the age of 98 on July 7, 2021. On the work front, Sunny was last seen in the film Jaat. The film released on April 10 to decent numbers. Directed by Gopichand Malineni in his Hindi debut, Jaat also stars Regina Cassandra, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, Ramya Krishnan, and Jagapathi Babu. (via inputs from ANI)
