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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Kishore Kumar proposed to Leena Chandavarkar at their very first meeting
Legendary Kishore Kumar 's life beyond music continues to fascinate many. Known not just for his evergreen voice and comedic brilliance on screen, Kishore Kumar's personal life, particularly his marriage to actress Leena Chandavarkar , remains a touching and often surprising chapter. 'When I first met Kishore Kumar,...' Leena Chandavarkar has often shared intimate stories about their bond. One of the most striking revelations she made was that Kishore Kumar proposed to her the very first time they met. Appearing on Dance India Dance Li'l Masters season 5 in 2022, Leena recalled, 'When I first met Kishore Kumar, the first thing he told me was that if I was looking out to settle down, he was ready with a proposal. I didn't realise what he meant at first, but then he clarified he wanted to marry me. I was shocked and rejected him immediately.' 'It was funny to see a very pregnant me taking the saat pheras' But fate had other plans. After a heated argument with her father weeks later, Leena, feeling hurt and rebellious, decided to leave home. She called Kishore Kumar from Carter Road in Mumbai, asking if his marriage proposal still stood. It did, and soon after, they got married. Leena also once revealed in a 1997 interview with Cineplot that she and Kishore had two weddings — one a registered marriage and the other following Vedic rituals. She was nine months pregnant with their son, Sumeet, during the saat pheras. 'It was funny to see a very pregnant me taking the saat pheras and resting in between the pooja!' she recounted fondly. 'If you call the doctor, I'll get a heart attack' Leena was by Kishore's side during his final moments. On October 13, 1987, Kishore had several meetings planned but suddenly began feeling unwell. Leena recalled his ominous last words: 'If you call the doctor, I'll get a heart attack.' Moments later, the beloved singer passed away. Kishore's son, Amit Kumar, once shared with Rediff that his father 'finally found happiness' with Leena, especially after she overcame personal loss and depression. Even today, Leena draws strength from Kishore's philosophy: 'You win some and lose some.' Whenever she feels low, she remembers his ability to hide his sadness from the world, have a good cry behind closed doors, and then smile again. Indore: Christian College students celebrate Bollywood singer Kishore Kumar's birthday 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 .
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'Every time I have met you...' Who is making Avneet Kaur go all blushing?
Avneet Kaur is shining like a star. The actress recently achieved a new milestone as she shared screen space with the legendary icon Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible- The Final Reckoning. This achievement was applauded by many, and Avneet received worldwide recognition for it. Now, Avneet shared an appreciation post for her co-star and thanked him for teaching her how to fall in love with acting and films. She even thanked the star for being kind and shared some beautiful pictures with him. Taking to her Instagram account, Avneet Kaur uploaded two pictures with Tom Cruise from the promotion event of their movie Mission Impossible- The Final Reckoning. Here, a candid picture is captured where Kaur and Cruise can be seen having a conversation. In another picture, Avneet is all smiles as she poses along with Tom. The actress opted for a chic strapless gown whereas Tom looked dapper in a formal suit. Sharing this photo, Avneet Kaur penned a sweet note, "You've taught me so much! Listening to your stories everytime I have met you made me fall in love with acting and film making even more and never give up. Thank you for being so kind and welcoming Tom, for being you! I hope I get to meet you again soon @tomcruise." Take a look at Avneet Kaur's post for Tom Cruise here- Mission Impossible- The Final Reckoning is the 8th edition that marks the end of what is considered one of the biggest action franchises. Helmed by Christopher McQuarrie, Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning is one of the most hyped Hollywood action franchises. The movie released on May 17, 2025. Speaking about Avneet Kaur, her journey from being a dancer to one of the leading actresses has been inspirational. She started her journey in front of the camera from a dance reality show, then did TV shows, movies, web shows and now a Hollywood film. Fans have admired her journey and showered love on her performances. Workwise, Avneet Kaur has done Dance India Dance Li'l Masters, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5, Hamari Sister Didi, Chandra Nandini, Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga and more.
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Anushka Sharma refuses to hold Virat Kohli's hand at their first outing after cricketer clarified about mistakenly liking Avneet Kaur's photo. Watch
Cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma made their first public appearance after the cricketer ' mistakenly' liked actor-influencer Avneet Kaur's pictures on Instagram, and later issued a clarification. The cricketer was seen out on a dinner date with his wife at a restaurant in Bengaluru's MG Road. A video of the same has surfaced online. This time, however, fans noticed something uncommon in their chemistry. In the video, Anushka Sharma — dressed in a beige jumpsuit — can be seen getting down from the car when Virat Kohli offers his hand to assist her. The actress, however, chooses to hold the car door, ignoring Virat's gesture. Later, she quickly walks inside the restaurant ahead of Virat, who closes the car door and follows her. Virat Kohli & @AnushkaSharma Seen At Lupa Restaurant In MG Road, Bengaluru.🤍 . . . #Virushka #RCB #IPL25 @imVkohli — virat_kohli_18_club (@KohliSensation) May 6, 2025 Anushka's gesture has caught the attention of their fans who joked that the actress might be mad at the cricketer for liking Avneet's post. A user commented, 'What am I seeing? She didn't hold Virat's hands.' Another user joked, 'Bhabhi gucha'. Other comments read, 'Avneet Kaur wale kaand ke baad bhabhi gussa hai.' Meanwhile, their other fans requested the account to delete the video as it was creating uneccessary speculation around the couple. ALSO READ | 'Heartbroken' Parmeet Sethi had to shelve film after Salman Khan announced competing project: 'John Abraham was hurt, studios backed out' Virat Kohli's clarification about liking Avneet Kaur's photos A day after Anushka Sharma's birthday, Virat Kohli was all over the news for liking an Instagram post featuring bold pictures of actress Avneet Kaur. Screenshots of the like went viral on social media with many sharing their opinions online. The incident forced Virat Kohli to issue a clarification. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Virat Kohli wrote, 'I'd like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for your understanding.' Who is Avneet Kaur? Avneet Kaur, however, is yet to react to the incident. As per a Buzzcraft report, Avneet gained over a million new followers, taking her following to 31.8 million. They also said that the value of Avneet's social media posts had increased by 30% and has gone to Rs 2.6 lakh per post. Avneet started her career when she was 8 by participating in Zee TV's dance show Dance India Dance Li'l Masters. She then debuted in the TV show Meri Maa in 2012, and followed it up with Savitri – Ek Prem Kahani, Aladdin, Ek Mutthi Aasmaan and Chandra Nandini. She was also a part of Rani Mukerji's Mardaani, Irrfan 's Qarib Qarib Singlle and Mardaani 2. She debuted as a lead actress in Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Tiku Weds Sheru.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
1 million new followers, 12 brand deals: How Virat Kohli's accidental like boosted Avneet Kaur's brand value by 30%
Last week, cricketer Virat Kohli found himself at the receiving end of a rather absurd controversy. Many social media accounts shared screenshots of Kohli's 'like' on a picture shared by a fan page of actor Avneet Kaur. The like triggered memes and so much discussion online that Kohli had to eventually issue a clarification on social media. Whether the shortlived 'scandal' hurt Kohli or not, it certainly raised Avneet's stature. The actor, already a popular name on social media, was able to further boost her stature online due to the focus Virat Kohli's association brought her. (Also read: Wondering 'Avneet Kaur kaun hai' after Virat Kohli's like? Meet 23-yr-old with more Insta followers than Janhvi, Ananya) A picture of Avneet Kaur was accidentally liked by Virat Kohli, triggering a social media avalanche. Virat Kohli's official account seemed to have liked a picture on an Avneet Kaur fan page on Friday. The fan page itself posted a screenshot of the interaction on Instagram Stories. Even as Kohli 'unliked' the picture later, it became a topic of discussion on social media. Eventually, the cricketer took to Instagram Stories and issued a clarification that aimed to put the matter to rest. Without naming the actor or the post, he wrote: 'I'd like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for your understanding.' However, this did not end the episode as speculations continued. There were memes about 'registered an interaction' that flooded Twitter and Instagram on Saturday. Over the weekend, both Virat and Avneet trended on social media. How it changed Avneet Kaur's fortunes The accident proved to be a happy one for Avneet Kaur as the actor received unprecedented traction on social media for days. In just days after the 'like', Avneet's Instagram account gained over a million new followers. She now has 31.8 million followers on the platform. Digital tracking agency BuzzCraft noted that the value of Avneet's social media posts had increased by 30% from ₹ 2 lakh to ₹ 2.6 lakh. Reports said that Avneet also secured as many as 12 new brand deals in the days that followed the accidental like from Virat Kohli. Business Today quoted social media strategist Neha Kapoor calling the event an example of "organic marketing gold," highlighting its uniqueness. About Avneet Kaur Avneet began her career with Zee TV's dance show Dance India Dance Li'l Masters at the age of 8, before making her acting debut with Meri Maa in 2012. She has since appeared in shows like Savitri – Ek Prem Kahani, Ek Mutthi Aasmaan, Chandra Nandini, and Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga. In 2014, she made her film debut in Rani Mukerji's Mardaani. After cameos in Qarib Qarib Singlle and Mardaani 2, Avneet marked her first appearance as a lead actor in Tiku Weds Sheru opposite Tiku Weds Sheru.
News18
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Are Television Reality Shows Scripted? Geeta Kapur Reveals The Secret
Last Updated: Geeta Kapur, who has been judging several dance reality shows on television for years now, talks about how people think that such shows are scripted. Choreographer and show judge Geeta Kapur has opened up about reality shows on television being scripted or not and said that if it was 'acting," she would have been doing something else. Geeta was a guest on Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa's podcast, where they talked about how people think reality shows are scripted. Bharti asked if the people fighting and walking out of the show are true or not. To this, Geeta said, 'It's still true even today. I don't lie. You can't force yourself to cry. If we were just acting, we would be doing something else." 'A lot of people ask how real reality shows are. And when these guests come, and they leave crying, saying, 'We thought these things were scripted…' Yes, some small parts are scripted," she shared. Geeta then cited an example of Bigg Boss, a controversial reality show, which has 24×7 vigilance over contestants through cameras. 'But a show that runs 24 hours a day with cameras watching—how much of that can really be acting?" she added. Haarsh then said that if a participant has come on a dance show, the story behind his life needs to be structured and then shown on television. Geeta added, 'As a writer, you would understand this. And the credit should go to the writers who grasp this truth. No matter how much we claim we only want to see the dance, we're always curious about the person's story. We're all voyeurs in our own way." She went on to speak about Mithun Chakraborty, who has been a Grand Master of Dance India Dance Li'l Masters. Talking about the 'Disco Dancer," Geeta said, 'We used to go to Kolkata for auditions, and the best thing there was meeting Dada. Mithun Da would come to meet us. He has such a charming personality. Only television can do this—bring you face-to-face with people you grew up watching. They're superstars, and you never imagine you'll ever get to meet them… and then you do. I even got a chance to flirt with Dada!" First Published:
