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Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor make heads turn at Sonam Kapoor's 39th birthday bash. Watch
Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor is all set to celebrate her 39th birthday on 9 June. On Saturday night, her friends and family turned up for a star-studded birthday bash in Mumbai. Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor were a few of the celebrities in attendance. (Also Read: Kareena Kapoor loves seeing Poo's diva energy inspiring people. Here's what she has to say) The paparazzi have captured videos of numerous celebrities arriving for Sonam's 39th birthday bash. One video shows Janhvi arriving early while looking stunning. Even as she didn't wait to pose for pictures before heading in, her blue dress caught everyone's attention. She waved at the photographers, calling out to her before making her way. A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Kareena, Saif, and Karisma were spotted arriving together. Saif opted for his trademark white look, while Kareena looked resplendent in a yellow dress. She also waved at the photographers quickly before making her way inside. If the video captured by a paparazzo is anything to go by, Karisma opted for a black dress with a bold red lip. A post shared by Snehkumar Zala (@snehzala) As for Khushi, she opted for a form-fitting monochrome dress paired with a matching handbag in a classic style. Numerous other celebrities like Masaba Gupta, Akshay Marwah, Harshvardhan Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Arjun Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, Vedang Raina and others were also spotted arriving at Sonam's birthday bash. A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Sonam, who debuted in 2007 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya and went on to act in films like Delhi-6, I Hate Luv Storys, and Aisha, was last seen on-screen in the 2023 film Blind. In 2018, she married businessman Anand Ahuja in a traditional wedding. After the birth of their son, Vayu, in 2022, she took a hiatus from films. Her sister Rhea Kapoor has, however, hinted that Sonam might make a comeback with the sequel of Veere Di Wedding, which also starred Kareena, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Stolen' chances: Deepanjana Pal writes on a gritty film's scramble for space
Before making his first feature film, Stolen (2023), director Karan Tejpal worked as assistant director on Delhi-6 (2009) and was part of the directorial team on three Rajkumar Hirani projects: Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006), 3 Idiots (2009) and Ferrari ki Sawaari (2012). This might suggest that Tejpal leans towards the blockbuster aesthetic. Yet Stolen has neither the candy-floss escapism of popular cinema nor any of its glossy artifice. The film is rooted in reality, its plot inspired by news reports of violent crimes committed by mobs reacting to WhatsApp forwards. It has all the best qualities of a small film: the only thing tighter than its script is its budget, and it teems with insight and talent. In the movie, the Bansal brothers, Gautam (Abhishek Banerjee) and Raman (Shubham), get entangled in a missing-infant case after an impoverished woman named Jhumpa (Mia Maelzer) accuses Raman of stealing her baby. Raman is quickly cleared of suspicion, but when he sees how lazily the police are investigating, he decides to help Jhumpa, much to Gautam's annoyance. Gautam, with his cynical conviction that money can solve everything, offers one view of the privileged Indian. Raman, with his empathy and courage, offers another. Between them is Jhumpa, whose poverty leaves her teetering between being invisible and being demonised. Stolen moves at breakneck pace, with twists in its tale and tense chases through the Rajasthan countryside. Woven into the thriller is a layered portrait of privilege, class divides and mob mentality. The film is not interested in occupying a moral high ground. Instead, it focuses on subtlety and complexity. The village whose men form a murderous mob is also home to kind-hearted boys (or are they just a few years away from being sucked into a hivemind of violence?). The ambulance driver who saves lives also trades in them. Raman's empathy for a heartbroken stranger runs parallel to his disregard for his own mother. Despite being selected for the Venice Film Festival in 2023, Stolen has had no theatrical release, and has only just found space on a streaming platform. That it has taken this long is worrying, especially since the movie was championed by influential filmmakers such as Anurag Kashyap, Nikkhil Advani and Kiran Rao. Discussions about the health of the movie industry invariably turn to earnings, but a vibrant entertainment business is more than the sum of its blockbusters. Small projects such as Stolen are an integral aspect of building a stable industry. They offer the audience much-needed variety and showcase talent that doesn't fit the cookie-cutter moulds of commercial cinema. Take Maelzer, who delivers an extraordinary performance as Jhumpa. 'I generally don't get a lot of commercial auditions because of the way I look,' she has said. An alumnus of the National School of Drama, she has worked as an acting coach and a Pilates instructor, to afford the luxury of doing only projects that excite her; projects like Majid Majidi's Beyond the Clouds (2017), and Stolen. Medium- and low-budget films allow creatives the freedom to experiment with and explore their craft too. Some go on to win awards and critical acclaim. But even without such shiny validation, small films enrich the industry because they alleviate the sense of sameness that otherwise pervades theatrical offerings. What will it take to admit this, and act on it? In a recent interview, actor Seema Pahwa, who made her directorial debut with the small-budget satire Ramprasad ki Tehrvi (2019), said raising money for another film felt impossible because producers were not interested in more of the unconventional. 'If you make good low-budget films, at least two out of five will work. But they (producers) only want the same old formula that people are rejecting.' As pronouncements go, that's more depressing than the plots of most non-mainstream movies. After all, as dark as Stolen might be, at least in a way it holds out hope. (To reach Deepanjana Pal with feedback, write to @dpanjana on Instagram)
Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
'Death of architecture in Delhi' hides layers of history; explore forgotten tales from Mughal arches to Partition memories
Source: Outlook Traveller In South Delhi, a peaceful Spanish-style baroque house is set to be demolished to make way for a larger, developer-built structure. This is not an isolated case—such transformations are rapidly reshaping the city's landscape. For archaeologist, curator, and art historian Anica Mann, this marks more than just the loss of one home. She sees it as a symbol of the slow disappearance of Delhi's unique architectural identity. Speaking at the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, Mann described this trend as the 'death of architecture in Delhi,' where historic homes are being replaced by generic, modern structures with little character. Historian Anica Mann highlights Delhi's vanishing architectural memory Mann emphasised how Delhi's architectural memory is being erased in tandem with its history. 'The memory of the modern is being forgotten, just as the memory of Partition was,' she reflected. Through her project Delhi Houses, Mann has been documenting and archiving the city's disappearing architectural gems on Instagram. The aim was to preserve the stories and people behind these homes, before they're lost forever. The panel discussion also featured anthropologist Sarover Zaidi and architect Rafiq Kidwai. While the event could have devolved into pure nostalgia, it instead mapped the evolution of Delhi's architecture in response to shifting societal needs. Older Delhi homes weren't buildings; they were constructed around the lives of people living in them. Created for women and families, these homes had plenty of storage, expansive dining areas, and terrazzo floors that hid dust and were thus practical and pretty. Modern homes, though, are planned with resale value and cost-effectiveness in mind. They are small, cookie-cutter, and personality-free. Mann deplored the fact that, in the interest of being modern, we are sacrificing community and warmth for cold, impersonal living areas. As Zaidi so eloquently phrased it, "The drama of the house has been lost." Mughal-era houses in decline One of the photographs Mann presented was a former great 17th-century house from the Mughal era in Old Delhi. Although in ruin, its arches, carvings, and leaning trees told tales of a rich past. "Perfumed air from ittars would have filled the courtyard, while music and lively chatter echoed through the alleyways," Mann stated. Courtyards, which were the focus of Delhi residences, provided natural cooling and social interaction. These are a rarity today. The disappearance of joint families and legal division of properties have resulted in vertical building and the disappearance of open, shared areas. Barsatis (rooftop rooms) were culturally significant as well. They were spaces of congregation, exotic settings, and locations for movies such as Delhi-6. They are now promoted as luxury penthouses, removed from their collective origins. How architecture fostered connection and belonging Mann also remembered a trip to a century-old house on Hanuman Road, where an old couple still upheld daily routines such as presenting Shiuli flowers to Hindu gods. These houses are not mere abodes—they are vessels for culture and faith. But as nuclear families migrate to new suburbs, and ancient homes are divided or sold, these traditions disappear with the walls that once contained them. A number of the Old Delhi dwellings also had distinct features such as outdoor benches along the entrance, meant to facilitate neighborly interaction. These subtle but deliberate architectural touches created a sense of belonging and community now mostly missing in contemporary developments. How refugees shaped Delhi's urban landscape The discussion at KNMA also touched on Delhi's post-Partition identity. Mann described how families fleeing carried what they could—furniture, heirlooms, memories and invested their resilience into building new homes. These weren't merely survival shelters, but testaments to hope and pride. Architect Karl Malte Von Heinz was instrumental in designing homes for these refugee communities. His legacy is still seen in Jamia Millia Islamia's vintage school buildings, one of the parts of "a period of gracious living" described by Mann. As time passed, separate communities created their own niches throughout the city: Bengalis in CR Park, Northeasterners in Majnu Ka Tilla, Punjabis in Rajouri Garden. Each of these enclaves infused the city with its own cultural and architectural taste, entwining a rich urban fabric. Haunting presence of homes and memories During the Q&A session, one audience member raised the idea of haunted homes and referenced Walter Benjamin's notion that homes can emotionally linger long after we've left them. Mann drew a parallel with Japanese beliefs, where lovingly cared-for objects can acquire spiritual presence. 'An old house can feel alive with past experiences,' she said. 'Homelessness isn't just about lacking a roof; it's a haunting absence of rootedness.' Also Read | Cobra in the hospital! Snakebite victim's family brings live venomous snake that bit him; sparks panic and fear
India.com
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, whose grandfather was a prominent politician, great-grandfather was a Prime Minister, first marriage was kept hidden, her name is…
In the entertainment industry their have been numerous actresses who have come from the influential families and have always maintained high class in their hierarchy. Most of them keep their lives private and statuses hidden, and later proved their mettle with the sheer amount of talent. Today, we will be talking about one such actress who has proved her capability as an actress and is now considered one of the most power-packed personality in the industry. The 'Bibbojaan' of Bollywood She is none other than Aditi Rao Hydari. The actress who has given several breakthrough performances in her films and shows. Many of you might know that Aditi comes from a very royal background, her great-grandfather was Sir Akbar Hydari who was a Prime Minister in the court of Nizam of Hyderabad from March, 1937 to September, 1941. As per the Shillong Times, he was the last British appointed governor of the Hyderabad province. On the other hand, her grandfather Janumpally Rameshwar Rao was one of the most influential politicians who was elected as a member of parliament for the third, fourth and fifth tenure of Lok Sabha during the period of 1957 to 1977. Aditi's grandfather also served as a commissioner for the Government of India in various African nations as well. A Journey From Theatre To Becoming An Prominent Actress Before solidifying her status as an accomplished actress, Aditi started her journey as a theatre artist where she nourished herself by practicing pitch perfection and gave several live performances. In the year 2007, Aditi finally got her first break in Sharada Ramanathan's Tamil film Sringaram . In the romantic-drama, she played the role of a dancer, and earned widespread recognition in the Tamil industry. Aditi made her stellar debut with Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor starrer Delhi-6, helmed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Aditi yet again mesmerized the movie lovers with her pathbreaking performance for which she won the Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress in the Film. After this, she featured in many renowned movies that includes 'Yeh Saali Zindagi', 'London, Paris, 'New York', 'Dhobi Ghat', 'Wazir', 'Murder 3', 'Padmaavat' and many other huge projects that made her earn huge recognition in the industry. Personal Life of Aditi Rao Hydari In the year 2009, Aditi tied the knot with Satyadeep Mishra who is also an actor by profession. Later, in 2013, they got separated, and later filed for divorce. However, the actress has not been public about her marriage with him but in an old interview she did confirm that they were married and it broke her heart when they got separated. However, the two still maintain a great rapport this date. She is now married to actor Siddharth, while Satyadeep tied the knot with famous fashion designer Masaba Gupta. Aditi Rao Hydari's Upcoming Projects Last year, Aditi made her debut on OTT in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar along with Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Richa Chaddha and Sharmin Segal. Meanwhile, she's currently busy with the shoot-schedule of Imtiaz Ali's O Saathi Re, starring Avinash Tiwary in lead role.
Mint
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sonam Kapoor says her son has a habit of checking Mumbai AQI: ‘If it's bad...'
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor reminisced about the worsening air quality in Mumbai and said her two-year-old son Vayu has picked up her habit of checking the city's AQI. In a candid chat with Vogue India, Sonam, who was in awe of Ahmedabad's sky full of stars, said, 'My son has picked up my habit of checking the AQI. If it's bad, he stays indoors.' She had recently posted news reports of deteriorating Mumbai AQI on her Instagram stories, with one reel showing a smog-covered view of what should have been the sea. 'This is the price of our dreams,' it said. 'Every morning, I sit by my windowsill, after oil pulling and dry brushing and Mumbai's crows,' she told Vogue, adding that in Mumbai, 'You don't even have nature, so how do you ground yourself?' Sonam Kapoor never went to college The Delhi-6 actress, who appeared on the cover of Vogue India's March-April 2025 issue, said that although she grew up on a steady stream of books, she never went to college for a formal education. Calling herself intellectually and emotionally 'average', Sonam said her 'one dream that returns' is to walk through campus and pore over books under the glow of a lamp. 'My husband went to Wharton at the University of Pennsylvania. When he recently took me around the campus, it was the first time I felt envy,' she shared. Also Read | Sonam Kapoor breaks down while remembering fashion designer Rohit Bal 'So, I've been saving up for Vayu's education. I want him to be a reader,' Sonam told Vogue. Sonam Kapoor would like to start therapy Sonam Kapoor shared that she has had the same group of friends since she was 18. However, despite her strong support system, she said she 'would like to start therapy because the world is different now.'
