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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did you know Gul Panag is a pilot? Says she misses flying airplanes in the monsoon
Gul Panag The one thing Gul Panag misses the most during the monsoon is flying. A certified pilot for nearly a decade, the actress has long nurtured her passion for aviation. However, seasonal limitations — especially heavy rains — often ground her, putting a pause on her time in the skies. 'I miss flying during the monsoon,' Gul shares, adding, 'My license is under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), which means I have to rely on sight to fly. Unlike commercial planes, I can't navigate using instruments. Visibility must be at least five nautical miles.' The actress, who loves taking off from Mumbai's Juhu airport, started taking flying lessons at the age of 32. 'In 2016, I finished the required flight hours, cleared the exams and got my license. I've been a licensed pilot for eight years now,' says the Bypass Road actress. Clarifying that she only flies recreationally, Gul adds, 'Flying is a passion of mine, something I pursue as a hobby. I will fly out of Juhu and when I am overseas, I go to a club. The most beautiful moments in the sky come during the months before monsoon. My favourite flights are the last departures from Juhu before sunset. The skies are beautiful, and the sunsets are pleasant.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Honda SP160: Now with More Power and Style Honda Learn More Undo Ask her about the route she takes, and she shares, 'We have a designated route — take off from Juhu, go into sea and take a right turn towards Essel World… there is a circuit, so we don't come into the Santacruz airspace. The flight offers an unforgettable view, flying over Juhu beach against the backdrop of a glowing sunset.' While her passion for flying dates to her college days, she always knew it wouldn't be a career path. 'I wanted to learn, but I was clear that I didn't want to pursue it professionally. I'm not someone who can do the same thing every single day,' she says.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive! Neil Nitin Mukesh and Divya Khossla team up for a dark comedy thriller
Neil Nitin Mukesh and Divya Khossla will be seen together in the upcoming film Ek Chatur Naar. The movie marks the two actors first outing together. The dark comedy thriller is directed by Umesh Shukla , best known for Akshay Kumar-starrer Oh My God. The film, currently in its final leg of production, casts Neil as a grey and corrupt man and reportedly taps into the darker, more cerebral space he explored in Johnny Gaddar and Bypass Road. Divya, last seen in more conventional romantic roles, such as Yaariyaan 2 takes on what she calls 'an extremely difficult role." "I have tried to do an extremely difficult role, something audience has not seen me before," she adds. Divya was last seen in Savi. Neil chose to not comment on the story when we reached out to him. A source close to the project adds, "It is a revenge drama, whether Divya's character taking her revenge from Neil's character. It has the typical Umesh Shukla flavour in it as well." Earlier in an interview with us, Neil, who recently donned the producer's hat, spoke how he is keeping up with the current dynamics of the industry. 'We've come in an age and an era where social media has just taken over,' Neil told us. He revealed that makers are only looking for 'relevant actors and people with social media following'. 'I have been told by producers and filmmakers to up my social media game a little bit because the channel is requesting to get actors who have numbers. When I asked them, who are the other options that have been thrown around? I'm told people who aren't even actors. Are you ready to take that risk? You're demoralizing an actor who's worked so hard for so many years," he said.
