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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shagun actress Ekta Jain: Walking the ramp in a vegan silk outfit was about celebrating strength and sustainability
Ekta Jain Actress Ekta Jain turned heads at a fashion event that blended elegance and empowerment. She walked for fashion curator Archana Jain and designer Soumalika Ghosh, showcasing a striking fusion of culture, art, and fashion. Draped in a midnight black Gaji silk co-ord set adorned with a golden mandala, Ekta radiated poise and strength. The outfit, made from pure vegan silk, embodied graceful sustainability. Reflecting on the experience, Ekta said, 'Walking the runway for Archana Jain and Soumalika Ghosh wasn't just about fashion — it was about celebrating art, culture, and the vibrant spirit of every woman who dares to shine. Wearing the midnight black Gaji silk co-ord set, adorned with a golden mandala, felt like draping myself in energy and elegance. The vegan silk whispered grace, and the artistry of Rangchakra truly made me feel like a moving canvas of tradition and power. ' Following two previous appearances at Bombay Times Fashion Week, this marks another milestone in Ekta's evolving fashion journey. With a career spanning over two decades, Ekta has acted in TV shows such as Shagun, Family No. 1, Naina, Inspector Vijay, and Shaka Laka Boom Boom. Her film credits include Taal (1999), Nayak (2001), Anjaane (2005), and recent projects like Khalli Balli, Zindagi Shatranj Hai, and Trahimam (2022). On stage, she has delivered powerful performances in plays like Meena No Mandvo, Babysitter, and Abhishapt Karna. 'Earlier, to bag roles, you were asked to compromise': Ekta Jain reveals the reason behind quitting acting
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Khushi Kapoor on Confronting Negative Reviews: 'There's No Point Listening'
Actress isn't chasing noise or numbers—she's focused on finding her footing in the chaos of cutthroat cinema. Three films old Khushi is still enamoured by the love of acting, however, she acknowledges that in her brief stint, she is finding her voice. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Excerpts as followed... 'I feel I have more of a voice now because I've done three films' Talking about her journey so far, the actress who debuted with The Archies shares, "I feel good. It is always nice to keep learning, growing, and putting out new work. The reward for me is doing the work. It's nice to just get new opportunities and explore different roles and keep doing that.' Has the love for acting evolved over the three films? She explains, "The love (for acting) has always been there from the beginning as I've grown up around movie sets. The comfort definitely grows and you become surer of the choices you're making. I feel I have more of a voice now because I've done three films. I can express my ideas and thoughts a bit more. Whereas I think initially when I had just started, I would just kind of be quiet and listen. So now I feel like I can tell that it's a more collaborative process when I work with people because I feel like I can express my thoughts." She adds, "Most of the work happens when you prep for a film, when it comes to character development and stories. I'm able to express my perspective of what I think my character would be and do and just kind of have a collaborative process with my directors." 'The negatives are always going to be there' Every performer must brave the heat of public scrutiny, and so has Khushi. Her performances have received mixed to bad reviews; however, Khushi knows how to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to feedback. Khushi explains, 'You can tell when you, read something or you speak to someone what they mean by what they say. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I think it's important to take constructive criticism. And if something's not really helping you, I don't think there's any point listening to it.' I like being part of important and good stories Speculations are rife, but Khushi chooses silence over spoilers when it comes to her rumored projects, staying tight-lipped about a possible sequel to Mom - late actress 's last movie. 'I like stories. I like being a part of important and good stories. I don't think right now I'm trying to look for something actively, but I think if I read a good script and I connect to it, then I would love to be a part of it," Khushi tells us. 'My go-to person for anything is always Janhvi' 121270936 While she recently turned heads as the showstopper at the Bombay Times Fashion Week 's Grand Finale, Khushi insists her approach to style is instinctive, not strategic. 'I don't think I feel any pressure when it comes to fashion. The whole point of being fashionable is being authentic to yourself. When you're authentic to yourself is when people recognize you as someone who has a sense of style in fashion. It comes with comfort and just feeling yourself and confidence. So, I don't think I would change it to fit into anyone else's idea of what fashion should be.' And when it comes to fashion fixes or quick advice, her inner circle stays tight-knit, 'My go to person is always Janhvi (Kapoor, actress, sister) when it comes to anything. And then Rhea (Kapoor, stylist, cousin) Didi for fashion advice.'
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Palak Tiwari Opens Up About Superstitions and the Pressure of Being a Celebrity Showstopper
Palak Tiwari Last seen in the horror comedy The Bhootnii, Palak Tiwari shares that she's quite superstitious as a person. 'You know I am very superstitious in life in general. I like to keep the same team, same shoes. It is just all in my head,' said Palak who walked the ramp as a showstopper at Bombay Times Fashion Week .So, is there anything superstitious she follows before hitting the ramp? Or how would she react if she gets trolled for accidently tripping on the ramp? While she laughs off the first question, the latter she reacts saying, 'Maybe I will be sad. Cry a little bit. Eat an ice-cream and move on.' And does she take any tips from her actor, mother Shweta Tiwari and she says, 'When it comes to walking the ramp my mom feels very nervous about me. So, I don't know what tips she will give me (laughs).'In an earlier chat with us, Palak who is frequently seen as a showstopper, addressed the issue, calling out the undue pressure placed on celebrities at fashion events. She said, 'There's a lot of judgment and pressure on celebrity showstoppers these days. People need to understand that we are not claiming to be professional models, nor are we trying to take away their jobs. Actors won't ever say that they are better than models with their ramp walks.'The Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan actress further explained the role of celebrities in fashion shows, saying that they simply help bring a designer's vision to life. 'When a designer envisions an actor as a showstopper, we're there to support that vision. I think if they have envisioned you the least you can do is walk for them in a way that makes them proud. A fashion show is about the designer's vision coming to life and if they envisioned me in their design I would be grateful and humble to walk for them. That's all that celebrities add to a fashion show.'
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive! Sanjana Sanghi: I am definitely not single
As actress Sanjana Sanghi walked as a showstopper for Bombay Times Fashion Week , she also sits down for a chat talking about her five-year journey in the film industry, the highs and lows of navigating fame, and the lessons she's learned along the way. With a filmography that includes projects like Dhak Dhak , OM: The Battle Within , and early credits in Rockstar and Fukrey Returns , Sanjana has a no-holds-barred conversation — while teasing just enough about her personal life to keep us intrigued. 'I'm in that process of falling deeper and deeper in love with the craft' Sanjana's ascent in the film industry wasn't born out of legacy, but a leap of faith. A classic outsider story, the Delhi girl who once didn't know the contours of Mumbai now calls it home — and the craft of acting , her oxygen. 'Being an actor in the first place, or choosing to do this for the rest of my life was something I could never actually imagine growing up. It's been a journey of a lot of learning. I'm just in that process of falling deeper and deeper in love with the craft. I've just tried to absorb as much as I can and there's such a long way to go,' says the actress best known for her hauntingly tender portrayal of Kizie Basu in Dil Bechara — the Indian adaptation of The Fault in Our Stars. 'You can't get sour about rejections' 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 Sanjana is open about the stings of rejection — especially the ones that follow a performance she knows, deep in her bones, was her best. 'There have been over the years. Before I finally got Dil Bechara , I had spent years and years auditioning. And some hurt more because you feel like you killed it in there. You did a really good test and you feel very connected to the character. That's when I find myself feeling really bad. But what I've learned from that is that ultimately, there is a reason why you don't end up doing that project. You can't get sour about these things because then you'll be festering that negativity and carry it onto your next opportunity. And it's important to just like shake it off, dust it off, ' she explains. She may cry less now, but Sanjana hasn't turned into Teflon. She admits there's still a sting — just not enough to derail her. 'I'm finally better at it. Earlier I used to have crocodile tears. I used to call my mom, and cry on the phone, and they would have to counsel me a lot. If I given it and done whatever I could. Then I can sleep peacefully at night because after a point there's nothing you can do,' she adds. 'I am definitely not single' In an age of paparazzi-fueled overshare, Sanjana has fiercely guarded her personal life. Ask her about that and she quips, 'I'm a Virgo woman. We're fiercely secretive.' Ask her about her dating life and she states, 'I think your 20s are like a really adventurous journey of figuring out – what love is, what companionship is. And life has been colorful on that front. A few years ago, I just gotten out of a very long term relationship so things were sad at that point. Now I'm a little better.' Ask her directly if she is single or not, and she says, 'I'm definitely not single.'
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Karishma Tanna shares her April dump with Farah Khan as she welcomes the new month
Mumbai: Popular television actress Karishma Tanna is embracing the new month by looking back at her favorite moments from April. The actress took to social media to post an "April Dump," sharing a series of candid photos that captured her time spent with close friends, including filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan. "The pictures offer a peek into Karishma's eventful month, capturing heartwarming reunions, joyful moments with her husband Varun Bangera, post-workout selfies, and glimpses from a glamorous fashion event. The first photo captures a cheerful moment between Karishma and Farah as they pose together, radiating warmth and camaraderie. Alongside the photos, the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actress wrote, 'April Dump, Hello 1st MAY.' Last month, Karishma Tanna turned heads as she graced the runway as the showstopper for designer Chhavvi Aggrawal at the Bombay Times Fashion Week. Revealing what fashion means to her, the actress told IANS, 'Something which I am comfortable in, something which makes heads turn is fashion for me.' On the professional front, Karishma was last seen in Hansal Mehta's critically acclaimed web series 'Scoop,' where she portrayed the lead role of Jagruti Pathak, a journalist caught in the whirlwind of crime and controversy. The series was based on former crime reporter Jigna Vora's memoir, Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison. The also show featured Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Harman Baweja in prominent roles, with Prosenjit Chatterjee, Tannishtha Chatterjee, and Deven Bhojani playing key supporting characters. Over the years, Karishma has been a familiar face on Indian television, having appeared in a wide range of popular shows including, 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,' 'Naagin 3,' 'Qayamat Ki Raat,' 'Kkusum,' 'Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand,' 'Pyaar Ke Do Naam: Ek Raadha Ek Shyaam,' 'Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo', and 'Bigg Boss 8' among others.
