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Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mouni Roy on why women are limitless goddesses: ‘Be financially and emotionally independent'
Mouni Roy says women are limitless. and we couldn't agree more. The Naagin actor recently spoke about the limitless potential of women, while adding that emotional and financial independence are extremely important. 'I'm very independent. I'm emotionally independent. I am financially independent. I have taken care of myself and my family for many, many years. Be financially and emotionally independent. It's very important and you can work at it. You know, you can put in the work. You can put in hours of meditation and chant. You should be willing to. There is no short cut to hard work. So, never stop working hard,' Roy told Sahiba Bali on Zero1 by Zerodha. Stressing that women are 'really, truly limitless,' she continued: 'We have so much magic in us in terms of the way we can feel, the way we can think, the way we can take care of other people. We operate with so much softness yet are so strong. These are qualities unanimously attached to all women. I really feel like we are limitless goddesses.' Taking a cue, let's explore how financial and emotional freedom make a difference in women's lives. Psychotherapist, healer, and relationship life coach, Delnna Rrajesh says she 'has witnessed many women trapped' — not just in toxic relationships, but in cycles of emotional and financial dependence that stripped them of power, identity, and choice. 'Here's the hard truth: You cannot be truly free if you are financially or emotionally dependent on someone else,' said Delnna. According to her, money is more than numbers in a bank account. 'It's the ability to say, 'I will not tolerate this.' It's the power to move, to choose, to rebuild. And emotional independence? That is the unshakable core that refuses to be manipulated, gaslit, or broken,' shared Delnna. Financial and emotional resilience is not a luxury; it is survival. 'The most formidable woman in the world is not the one who is fearless. It is the one who knows she can survive anything,' expressed Delnna. Therefore, build your financial power. 'Strengthen your emotional core. Because the moment you reclaim both, no one—not society, not a partner, not fear—can ever hold you captive again,' shared Delnna.
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
The Rebel Kid Apoorva Mukhija on her father's reassuring message amid India's Got Latent ‘fiasco': ‘Even my closest, ‘wokest' friends didn't write that'
The Rebel Kid, aka Apoorva Mukhija, who found herself at the center of India's Got Latent 'fiasco', has opened up about how her family has been standing by her. 'It is not that my father said anything wrong. I think there was so much gap in how he communicated and how I saw things. When this entire fiasco happened, it was all over the news, and I didn't have the guts to tell my parents that something like this had happened. What do I tell them? Gaali de di? (Like I swore, and which is why all this is happening),' said Apoorva in a conversation with Yuvaa. She, however, added that her father's message uplifted her spirits. 'My dad texted me a message that read, No matter what happens, I'm always standing with you. Now, all of what happened in the past doesn't matter. Because even my closest, 'wokest' friends didn't write that. So, now I can't say anything bad about my dad. He's just taken my content away from me,' said an overwhelmed Apoorva. The social media influencer said she and her mother also received rape threats and were s*ut-shamed after which she removed all Instagram posts before restoring them. Taking a leaf out of her admission, let's explore how a few words of a positive, trusting message from a close one can help amid a crisis. Sometimes, that is all it takes to hold someone from falling apart. 'Not an explanation. Not advice. Just a reminder of their truth when the world is screaming otherwise,' said Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherapist, healer, and life coach. Delnna shared that she has witnessed people in the eye of breakdowns like career collapses, media attacks, heartbreak, and shame. 'What saved them wasn't logic. It was love that remained when everything else left. In moments of crisis, your nervous system goes into panic. Identity feels threatened—the future blurs. You forget your voice. And in that noise, if even one person whispers, 'You are not alone,' your healing begins,' added Delnna. Here's what to remember if someone you love needs you. Speak presence, not perfection Don't wait to say the right thing. Say the real thing. 'I may not understand it all, but I'm here.' Remind them of their wholeness A crisis can make someone believe they are broken or ruined. 'Remind them that no external event can erase their worth,' shared Delnna. Validate, don't analyse Avoid saying, 'This will pass,' or 'At least…' Instead, name what they're feeling. 'I can imagine how heavy this feels. I'm with you in it.' Offer grounding, not fixes Send a voice note. A song. A message that says, 'You don't need to respond. Just know you are not alone today.' It's not about solving. It's about soothing, Delnna shared. Say it again. And again. In pain, people forget. They spiral. 'Repetition is healing. Repeat your love until it becomes louder than their shame,' shared Delnna.
Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Karan Patel on not being a morning person: ‘Gym ke liye uth jaunga…'
Karan Patel showed his brutally honest side when he admitted to not being a morning person. The Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor even attributed his TV character Raman Bhalla's angry demeanour to the morning shooting schedules. 'I can't do shoots in the morning. Morning shoots can happen, but don't expect me to turn up. If you expect someone to work, then the person should be in the mood to work wholeheartedly. I can't wake up in the morning,' Patel said. However, he revealed that he does wake up early to go to the gym. 'Gym ke liye uth jaunga, kaam ke liye nahi ho paata. Yehi problem hai. (I can wake up for gym but not for work. This is a problem.) I reach for workout at 8-8.30,' Patel, 41, told Bharti Singh and Harssh Limbachiyaa Taking a leaf out of his confession, let's explore why some struggle with going into work mode until much later in the day. Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherapist and life coach, admitted that while it sounds humorous, 'it echoes something I hear from clients across all ages and professions'. 'This is NOT a problem! It's your nervous system speaking or giving feedback on what works. It deserves to be heard,' said Delnna. Biological rhythms are real Every human has an internal clock—your chronotype—that determines when your energy naturally rises and dips. 'Some people peak at 6 a.m. Others are on fire at 11 p.m. I have personally worked with creators, coders, and writers whose most productive window is between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.,' said Delnna. Movement rewards, work demands Exercise gives instant gratification – dopamine, serotonin, endorphins. 'Work, especially if it's mentally taxing or emotionally heavy, triggers performance anxiety and pressure. Your brain chooses what feels rewarding, not what looks impressive,' said Delnna. Morning fog is mental protection, not procrastination If you feel slow in the mornings, your brain may be conserving energy. According to Delnna, cognitive sharpness takes time. Jumping into spreadsheets at sunrise isn't noble – it's often unsustainable, contended Delnna. Start the day with regulation, not pressure Move, breathe, stretch, hydrate – calm your system before you challenge it. Stack momentum Use post-workout clarity or movement energy to begin meaningful work. It's not about time – it's about timing. Honour your peak hours Track when your brain is naturally focused. 'Whether that's 10 am or midnight, that's your window of genius. Build your schedule around it, not against it,' said Delnna. Stop worshiping the 5 am culture Waking up early doesn't make you worthy. 'Showing up aligned and energised does,' said Delnna. Design rhythms, not routines Routines are fixed. Rhythms are flexible and sustainable. Build systems that evolve with your energy. 'You don't need to change yourself to succeed. You need to understand yourself,' Delna signed off.
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Lara Dutta completes 25 years of winning Miss Universe; here's what she told Waheeda Rehman on ‘whether it is difficult to be a beautiful person'
Twenty-five years ago today, Lara Dutta was crowned Miss Universe 2000, following in the footsteps of Sushmita Sen, who won the pageant in 1994. During the contest, yesteryear actor Waheeda Rehman asked her, 'Is it really very difficult to be a beautiful person?' Lara's response won hearts. The video snippet of her response is currently going viral as she celebrates the silver jubilee of her win this year. Here's what Lara said. 'Ma'am, as someone else down this line, one of my contestants, said beauty lies within you. I think if you are a beautiful person from inside, if you have belief in yourself, if you trust yourself, and you have confidence and determination to fight the odds, the stamina to last forever, conviction from within, and a dream to be victorious, that makes you a beautiful person…and it's not that difficult.' Reflecting on the model-actor's reply, Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherapist, healer, and life coach, said Lara wasn't talking about outer beauty, 'she talked about inner strength.' 'The kind of beauty that doesn't need a filter or applause. The kind that can't be dimmed by age, failure, or opinions,' added Delnna. However, according to the expert, many women have never been taught this. 'Instead, they grow up believing their worth is tied to appearance. They are praised for being pretty, polished, and graceful, not for being resilient, wise, or grounded. Over time, beauty becomes pressure. They begin to fear ageing. They overcompensate. They strive always to appear 'together.' And slowly, they lose connection with who they are,' shared Delnna. As a therapist, she recalls meeting women who have lived entire decades 'performing perfection'. When your self-worth is tied to what fades, your confidence becomes fragile. 'But inner beauty—courage, conviction, grace under fire— doesn't age or expire. It grows stronger,' reflected Delnna. However, she was quick to point out that it's also okay not to always be strong. 'It is okay to lean on others, allow yourself to break down, or take a backseat when needed. It's okay to cry and crumble when your heart wants to. I see marriages break down because the definition of inner beauty is resilience and silently supporting the husband. So a career woman who can't make rotis has been left and divorced because she lacks inner beauty,' mentioned Delnna. A post shared by 🇮🇳BOLLYWOOD-INDIAN BEAUTY PAGEANTS🇮🇳 (@enchantressindia) Build identity beyond appearance Ask yourself, Who am I when no one is looking? Let that version of you lead. Show up even when you don't look perfect Don't wait to be 'ready.' Real presence beats polished image every time. Redefine compliments Instead of saying, 'You look good for your age,' try, 'You carry so much depth and power.' Let's stop tying beauty to youth and start tying it to character. Honour your lived experience Your growth, pain, and personal evolution shape your radiance, shared Delnna. Never apologise for what you've lived through. 'It is difficult to be beautiful, and the expectation is a burden for many women. The least we can do is to release them from that pressure. NO—you don't need to be beautiful inside or out. You're fine with whatever and whoever you are,' expressed Delnna. Lara's words remind us that real beauty is not something to chase. 'It is something to build from within. So no, it's not difficult to be a beautiful person. It isn't easy when standards outside of you define beauty. But when beauty is defined by your beliefs, courage, and compassion, it becomes untouchable,' said Delnna.
