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News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni's ‘Rare' Throwback With Parents, Rishi And Neetu Kapoor
Last Updated: Riddhima Kapoor Sahni reposted a picture featuring her parents, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni recently surprised her fans with an unseen photograph from her childhood. The fashion designer, who shares a profound bond with her parents, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor, was seen having an adorable moment with them in the picture. Alongside the photo, Riddhima shared a lovely note that talked about their relationship. On her Instagram stories, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni reposted a picture shared by one of her parents' ardent fans, Rajeev Deshmukh. In the photo, the fashion designer was seen dressed in a cute frock adorned with floral appliques. Late actor Rishi Kapoor had his hands wrapped around Riddhima and was giving a peck on her forehead. Neetu Kapoor was seen leaning on her husband's shoulder while looking towards Riddhima and Rishi. A note above the 'rare and nostalgic" picture read, 'Love only gets deeper each day," and we totally agree with it. On the professional front, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni initially kept herself away from the film industry for quite a number of years. Despite hailing from a film family, she chose to pursue a career as a fashion designer. It wasn't until recently that she made an appearance in the entertainment world with her stint in Netflix' reality television series – Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. Following this, she will be seen in the television series titled Dining with the Kapoors. Currently, Riddhima is prepping for her much-anticipated debut in Bollywood with the film, titled DKS. A month back, reminiscing about the shoot schedule of her first film, the fashion designer wrote, 'Firsts are always very special. Because it's those very 'firsts' that form the blueprint of learnings we will carry for the rest of our lives." 'For 52 days, over 200 people came together to tell this heartwarming, funny, and beautiful film. We plotted, we danced, we laugh-cried and cried-laughed, and I cannot wait for you to join in the celebrations when this film hits your screens," she added without divulging much details of the film in the caption. On the personal front, Riddhima is married to businessman Bharat Sahni. The couple share a daughter- Samara Sahni. First Published: July 23, 2025, 17:08 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Karnataka: Has DK Shivakumar Given Up On His CM Ambitions?
The political storm in the Karnataka Congress seems to have acquired a life of its own. Triggered by a demand by Ramanagara MLA Iqbal Hussain, who claimed that about a hundred party MLAs wanted Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar (DKS) to replace Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the crisis has acquired a dimension that neither DKS nor Siddaramaiah may have any control over. DKS has already visited New Delhi twice over the last week, arriving soon after Siddaramaiah declared he'd be at the helm for a full term. Interestingly, after arriving from New Delhi - his first trip to the city as Deputy Chief Minister - Shivakumar was in no mood to respond to Siddaramaiah's assertion about serving as Chief Minister for the remaining term. DKS even maintained that he had been given a spiritual lesson, or ' deekshe ', by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. "I have accepted it, and I have accepted it happily", he said. The Tussle Factionalism in Karnataka has reached an unsustainable limit. Over the weekend, Siddaramiah refused to mention Shivakumar at Sadhana Samavesha, a party convention organised in Mysuru to highlight the Congress government's achievements, all because DKS left for Bengaluru. It was strange that the Chief Minister could get away with his churlish conduct in the presence of AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge. As for DKS, he did his own bit at the event by speaking about the five guarantees of the Congress. He said, "Our party is like a temple. See our good work and bless us in 2028, too." Last week, Siddaramaiah asserted that DKS did not enjoy the support of 100 MLAs, as was claimed. This led DKS to state defensively, "I am the Karnataka Congress President. I do what the party wants me to. The CM has answered your questions." The Focus On PCC Chief Post Now, it almost seems as if DKS had to battle to retain his position as Karnataka PCC President, a post he has held since even before the Congress swept to power in May 2023. Siddaramaiah has effectively turned the tables on DKS, reshaping the battle from one of "changing the Chief Minister" to "changing the PCC chief". In fact, Siddaramaiah and his loyalists have already begun pressuring the Congress top brass to remove DKS as president of the Karnataka unit of the Congress, and to do so before local body polls. Siddaramiah's strategy of turning the focus on the PCC post paid off such that DKS instantly sobered down. "It's his personal statement," the latter said about Siddaramaiah's claim of keeping the chief ministerial post for a full term. "As the party president, it's my responsibility to organise the party. My objective is to protect the interests of the party and government. I'm there only if the party is there. I cease to exist otherwise," he said. Why DKS Is Lying Low What the precise reason is for DKS to play down his hand, at least for now, one may never know. Is it because the Congress high command has decided to steer clear of the tussle in the state? Rahul Gandhi has refused to meet both Siddaramaiah and DKS, even as the two camped in Delhi for a few days. This certainly helped cool off the power struggle. Both the leaders had to be content with meeting only the Congress general secretary in charge of Karnataka, Randeep Singh Surjewala, to finalise appointments for boards and corporations. It is, of course, another matter that Surjewala is in Bengaluru almost every alternate week to "assess" the mood of the MLAs and advise the Siddaramaiah government. Separately, Shivakumar also met Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at her residence, though he remains tight-lipped about the discussions. The Lok Sabha Election DKS, having few takers for his claim, has perhaps accepted that he has no option but to stand by and support Siddaramaiah. Party sources say it may also have something to do with the Congress's disastrous performance in the Vokkaliga belt in the 2024 Lok Sabha election and DKS's failure to deliver on 11 Vokkaliga Lok Sabha seats, such as Tumkur, Mysore, Chitradurga, Kolar, Mandya, and Chikballapur. A BJP-JD (S) alliance picked up 19 of the 28 such seats in the state, and DKS's own brother, D.K. Suresh, was defeated in the Lok Sabha polls. "If the Congress had done well in the Lok Sabha polls, DKS could have made a case for being made Chief Minister. He can't demand to be rewarded on the basis of state assembly elections that were held two years ago, in which the Congress swept the state. Besides, he is not even recognised as a tall leader of the Vokkaligas, as that belt voted for the BJP in the May 2024 Lok Sabha polls. It clearly went against him," points out Congress veteran Perhaps it was for this reason that DKS stood firmly with the party line and even issued a show-cause notice to Iqbal Hussain.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Andhra Pradesh's attempts to woo industrialists away from Karnataka won't work: CM Siddaramaiah
MYSURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday reassured investors of the state government's commitment to provide land to establish industries in Karnataka. Clarifying that no company will leave Karnataka, he reiterated that they have never said that land will not be provided to investors. When asked about the Andhra Pradesh Government swiftly stepping in to attract investors, following the Karnataka Government's decision to drop the land acquisition bid for the Devanahalli Aerospace and Defence Park, Siddaramaiah said AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh will not succeed in their attempts to take away industrialists looking for opportunities in Karnataka. When asked about the BJP's campaign against the Rs 18,000-crore tunnel road in Bengaluru, he replied: 'The BJP is against development.' All's good with DKS: Siddu Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also clarified that there are no differences between him and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. He charged that the BJP wants to divide them and take political advantage of the ensuing situation, and added that it will never happen. When asked about the BJP accusing him of insulting Shivakumar at the Sadhana Samavesha in Mysuru, Siddaramaiah said the question of insulting the latter does not arise since the DCM was not there when he was addressing the gathering. 'It is a practice that we welcome those who are present at the event,' he added. Meanwhile, Shivakumar said he had left the Samavesha venue to rush to New Delhi on an appointment with an advocate. He reiterated that there are no differences, adding that he had informed Siddaramaiah and Mysuru District in-charge minister HC Mahdevappa before his departure from the venue.
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Riddhima Kapoor's ‘Kuks and Mushk' Tattoo Is A Tribute To Neetu And Rishi Kapoor
Riddhima got the first tattoo on her mother Neetu Kapoor's 66th birthday. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni has chosen a deeply personal way to honour the love she holds for her parents, Neetu Kapoor and the late Rishi Kapoor. The designer and daughter of Bollywood royalty revealed two new tattoos, each one a moving tribute to the eternal connection she shares with them. Taking to Instagram, Riddhima shared a picture of the new ink on her forearm, featuring the words 'Kuks" and 'Mushk", the adorable nickname she has given to her mother and late father. Along with the picture, she wrote, 'Inked with the deepest link. Har janam main same parents. A prayer in writing. #kuksmushkforever." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Riddhima Kapoor Sahni (RKS) (@riddhimakapoorsahniofficial) Riddhima got the first tattoo on July 8, on her mother Neetu Kapoor's 66th birthday. Taking to her Instgram Stories, she revealed the first tattoo, featuring the word 'Kuks". In the caption, she wrote, 'Stung by a tattoo bee on my mom's birthday and loving it. She calls me 'Kuks'." Now she has inked the second tattoo to carry her father's memory and her mother's presence close, quite literally, on her skin. Earlier, in an interview with NDTV, Riddhima opened up about her childhood and what Rishi Kapoor was like as a father. She said, 'Papa used to play such fun games with my brother Ranbir and me! He had a sort of Koffee with Karan-type buzzer round where he'd ask 20 questions, and whoever replied first would be the winner. Ranbir and I now call this 'Dinner with Daddy" – like Koffee with Karan! And despite his busy schedule, he'd see to it that every Sunday, he would take the family out for a meal – lunch or dinner. No matter how tired or exhausted he'd be from shooting, he'd never forget. Love you, papa." About Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, daughter of Neetu Kapoor and the late Rishi Kapoor, tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend Bharat Sahni. The couple has a daughter named Samara Sahni. Professionally, Riddhima is a jewellery designer and has largely stayed out of the entertainment spotlight. However, in 2024, she made her on-screen debut in Season 3 of the Netflix reality series The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives. She is now set to make her Bollywood debut in a film tentatively titled DKS, where she will star alongside her mother, Neetu Kapoor, and actor-comedian Kapil Sharma. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni honours her eternal bond with Neetu Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor through new tattoos: 'Har Janam main same parents...'
Riddhima Kapoor Sahni has immortalised her love for her parents, Neetu Kapoor and the late , in the most heartfelt way—through ink. In a tender tribute that's as personal as it is emotional, the designer and daughter of Bollywood royalty revealed two new tattoos that symbolise the unbreakable bond she shares with them. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Check out her post here: A Glimpse of the Sentimental Ink Taking to Instagram, Riddhima shared a glimpse of the new ink on her forearm, featuring the words "Mushk" and "Kuks", her affectionate nicknames for her mother and late father. She captioned, 'Inked with the deepest link. Har janam main same parents. A prayer in writing. #kuksmushkforever'. A Daughter's Devotion Renowned jewellery and fashion designer Riddhima has always shared a deep bond with her parents. She stood by her father, Rishi Kapoor, throughout his cancer treatment in New York and was a constant pillar of strength for her mother, Neetu Kapoor, during that difficult chapter in their lives. Stepping into the Spotlight She recently gained wider public attention with her appearance in Season 3 of The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives on Netflix. She is now all set to make her Bollywood debut alongside her mother Neetu Kapoor and actor-comedian Kapil Sharma in a film tentatively titled DKS. Her deep love for Rishi and Neetu Kapoor is beautifully etched in this heartfelt ink—an enduring reminder that the bond with one's parents remains sacred, unbreakable, and cherished beyond words.
