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India.com
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who rejected Rs 600 crore offer, quit industry at 32, now she is married to.., her name is
Meet actress who rejected Rs 600 crore offer, quit industry at 32, now she is married to.., her name is In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, many actors come with a dream of making it big on the silver screen, but there are rarely a few who actually captivate the hearts of millions and earn stardom. Today, we are talking about one such actress who not only won hearts with her million-dollar dimple smile but also ruled the box office and became famous for her integrity and courage. Back in the era of the early 2000s, when Rani Mukerji, Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor, and Kajol were some of the leading actresses of Bollywood, a fresh face came and took everyone by storm. From her dimple smile, girl-next-door vibe to her impeccable acting, she quickly became one of the top actresses of the 2000s, The actress we are talking about is none other than the dimpled girl, Preity Zinta. Being one of the biggest names in the industry in the early 2000s, Preity was one of the most bankable female stars at that time. She entered the industry when she was 22 in the year 1997 with Mani Ratnam's film Dil Se. But later it was Soldier and Dil Se that rose her to fame. After this, she appeared in films like Dil Chahta Hai, Kal Ho Na Ho, Veer Zara, and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. However, she bid adieu to the industry at the age of 32 when she was at the peak of her career. However, she tried making a comeback in the year 2013-14 with the films Ishq in Paris and Happy Ending, but it didn't quite meet the expectations. However, besides Priety's professional success, there was a story that showed her strength, courage, and integrity. Back in 2001, when the entire Bollywood was loomed with underworld's threat, Preity stood her ground and testified against gangster Choota Shakeel in the Chori Chori Chupke Chupke extortion case, stating that she was threatened and demanded Rs. 50 lakhs, but at the time when most remained silent, Preity refused to give in and informed the audience. Her courage at 26 not only established her as a great actress but also as a woman of immense courage. In 2011, another incident happened that showed Preity Zinta's integrity and strong grounds. Filmmaker Shaandar Amrohi, son of Kamal Amrohi, openly announced his wish to append Zinta's name in the will for his 600 crore estate. he really admired Preity and considered her his daughter. Despite this whopping offer, Zinta turned down this amount, stating she wouldn't like to reap benefits from someone else's legacy. This strong-headed decision of Zinta declared her a woman of strong principles. Even though Preity's magical charm in the industry came to a halt at the age of 32, she is all set to make her comeback with Lahore 1947. Today, Zinta's net worth is 150 crores and she own the IPL team Punjab Kings. She is married to Gene Goodnough and splits between the U.S. and India
India.com
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet this top actress of early 2000s who turned down an offer of Rs 600 crores, charmed everyone with her smile, quit industry at 32, now she is married to.., her name is…
Meet actress who rejected Rs 600 crore offer, quit industry at 32, now she is married to.., her name is In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, many actors come with a dream of making it big on the silver screen, but there are rarely a few who actually captivate the hearts of millions and earn stardom. Today, we are talking about one such actress who not only won hearts with her million-dollar dimple smile but also ruled the box office and became famous for her integrity and courage. Back in the era of the early 2000s, when Rani Mukerji, Aishwarya Rai, Kareena Kapoor, and Kajol were some of the leading actresses of Bollywood, a fresh face came and took everyone by storm. From her dimple smile, girl-next-door vibe to her impeccable acting, she quickly became one of the top actresses of the 2000s, The actress we are talking about is none other than the dimpled girl, Preity Zinta. Being one of the biggest names in the industry in the early 2000s, Preity was one of the most bankable female stars at that time. She entered the industry when she was 22 in the year 1997 with Mani Ratnam's film Dil Se. But later it was Soldier and Dil Se that rose her to fame. After this, she appeared in films like Dil Chahta Hai, Kal Ho Na Ho, Veer Zara, and Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. However, she bid adieu to the industry at the age of 32 when she was at the peak of her career. However, she tried making a comeback in the year 2013-14 with the films Ishq in Paris and Happy Ending, but it didn't quite meet the expectations. However, besides Priety's professional success, there was a story that showed her strength, courage, and integrity. Back in 2001, when the entire Bollywood was loomed with underworld's threat, Preity stood her ground and testified against gangster Choota Shakeel in the Chori Chori Chupke Chupke extortion case, stating that she was threatened and demanded Rs. 50 lakhs, but at the time when most remained silent, Preity refused to give in and informed the audience. Her courage at 26 not only established her as a great actress but also as a woman of immense courage. In 2011, another incident happened that showed Preity Zinta's integrity and strong grounds. Filmmaker Shaandar Amrohi, son of Kamal Amrohi, openly announced his wish to append Zinta's name in the will for his 600 crore estate. he really admired Preity and considered her his daughter. Despite this whopping offer, Zinta turned down this amount, stating she wouldn't like to reap benefits from someone else's legacy. This strong-headed decision of Zinta declared her a woman of strong principles. Even though Preity's magical charm in the industry came to a halt at the age of 32, she is all set to make her comeback with Lahore 1947. Today, Zinta's net worth is 150 crores and she own the IPL team Punjab Kings. She is married to Gene Goodnough and splits between the U.S. and India
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Manu Bhaker chills out in Goa with her friends, shares pics of her 'Dil Chahta Hai' moment
Agencies Agencies Manu Bhaker Continues To Shine Ace shooter Manu Bhaker was recently seen having the time of her life in Goa. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Bhaker dropped some photos of her vacation in the iconic holiday spot. Sharing some of her most memorable moments in Goa, she wrote, "Dil Chahta Hai, another girls trip with my gang! First trip with them, made so many memories.." she the unversed, she was referring to the hit field trip film that starred Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan. The Farhan Akhtar directorial has become a cult classic over the recent ISSF World Cup 2025 in Lima, Peru, all eyes were on Olympian Manu Bhaker as she returned to the shooting range after her successful outing at the Paris 2024 Olympics . A consistent performer and one of India's most decorated shooters, Manu was expected to dominate the women's 10m air pistol event. However, the competition delivered a surprising twist when Haryana's rising star, Suruchi Singh, edged past her to clinch the gold delivering a strong performance, Manu had to settle for silver. Suruchi's precise shooting and unshakable composure throughout the final proved too strong even for the seasoned Olympian. While this result marked a breakthrough moment for Suruchi, it also underlined Manu Bhaker's enduring presence on the global shooting stage—still in podium contention and still a force to be reckoned silver in Lima comes after she narrowly missed a medal in the Buenos Aires leg of the World Cup earlier. It was a tough result, particularly considering the high expectations following her double bronze medal performance at the Paris Olympics. Nevertheless, her return to the podium in Lima reaffirms her resilience and competitiveness in a sport that demands both precision and mental career has been one of remarkable highs and learning curves. Manu Bhaker's Olympic journey began with disappointment in Tokyo 2021, where a malfunctioning pistol and a series of misfortunes denied her a shot at the finals. But she bounced back stronger than ever, scripting history in Paris by becoming the first Indian woman shooter to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Her bronze in the women's individual 10m air pistol event not only opened India's medal tally in Paris but also made her the country's first female Olympic medalist in shooting. She followed it up with another bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, partnering with Sarabjot grit was on full display during her final Olympic event—the 25m pistol shooting competition—where she narrowly missed out on what could have been a historic third medal, finishing just outside the podium at fourth. Even without the third medal, her Paris campaign cemented her legacy as one of India's most successful and determined shooting performances reflect not just technical prowess but an unwavering mental discipline built over years of setbacks and comebacks. Manu's journey, from humble beginnings to becoming a national icon, continues to inspire young athletes across India. With her recent silver in Lima, she has once again proven that she remains in top form and is still one of India's best hopes in global shooting competitions.
Economic Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Manu Bhaker chills out in Goa with her friends, shares pics of her 'Dil Chahta Hai' moment
Agencies Agencies Manu Bhaker Continues To Shine Ace shooter Manu Bhaker was recently seen having the time of her life in Goa. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Bhaker dropped some photos of her vacation in the iconic holiday spot. Sharing some of her most memorable moments in Goa, she wrote, "Dil Chahta Hai, another girls trip with my gang! First trip with them, made so many memories.." she the unversed, she was referring to the hit field trip film that starred Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan. The Farhan Akhtar directorial has become a cult classic over the recent ISSF World Cup 2025 in Lima, Peru, all eyes were on Olympian Manu Bhaker as she returned to the shooting range after her successful outing at the Paris 2024 Olympics . A consistent performer and one of India's most decorated shooters, Manu was expected to dominate the women's 10m air pistol event. However, the competition delivered a surprising twist when Haryana's rising star, Suruchi Singh, edged past her to clinch the gold delivering a strong performance, Manu had to settle for silver. Suruchi's precise shooting and unshakable composure throughout the final proved too strong even for the seasoned Olympian. While this result marked a breakthrough moment for Suruchi, it also underlined Manu Bhaker's enduring presence on the global shooting stage—still in podium contention and still a force to be reckoned silver in Lima comes after she narrowly missed a medal in the Buenos Aires leg of the World Cup earlier. It was a tough result, particularly considering the high expectations following her double bronze medal performance at the Paris Olympics. Nevertheless, her return to the podium in Lima reaffirms her resilience and competitiveness in a sport that demands both precision and mental career has been one of remarkable highs and learning curves. Manu Bhaker's Olympic journey began with disappointment in Tokyo 2021, where a malfunctioning pistol and a series of misfortunes denied her a shot at the finals. But she bounced back stronger than ever, scripting history in Paris by becoming the first Indian woman shooter to win two medals in a single edition of the Olympics. Her bronze in the women's individual 10m air pistol event not only opened India's medal tally in Paris but also made her the country's first female Olympic medalist in shooting. She followed it up with another bronze in the 10m air pistol mixed team event, partnering with Sarabjot grit was on full display during her final Olympic event—the 25m pistol shooting competition—where she narrowly missed out on what could have been a historic third medal, finishing just outside the podium at fourth. Even without the third medal, her Paris campaign cemented her legacy as one of India's most successful and determined shooting performances reflect not just technical prowess but an unwavering mental discipline built over years of setbacks and comebacks. Manu's journey, from humble beginnings to becoming a national icon, continues to inspire young athletes across India. With her recent silver in Lima, she has once again proven that she remains in top form and is still one of India's best hopes in global shooting competitions.
Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
‘It concerns me to see the chid-chid they do:' Sonali Kulkarni talks about her friends taking weight loss drugs and its unseen side-effects
Sonali Kulkarni strongly believes that being thin should not come at the cost of one's health. The Love, Sitara actor recently shared her thoughts on the industry practice of drastically losing weight and its impact on people and their relationships with close ones. The 50-year-old added that she is at a point in life where she supports and tells herself that she is unique and happy with her size. 'I don't think that at the cost of my health, I want to be thin. There is a fashion of becoming thin and thinner. I understand there is a demand for that because I work on the screen. The leaner you are, the better you look on screen. But it is so common to have friends who have the problem of throwing up what they eat (bulimia nervosa), and they are also consuming weight loss drugs,' she told HT Health Shots. The Dil Chahta Hai actor expressed concerns over her industry friends taking weight loss drugs and experiencing side effects. 'It concerns me to see the 'chid-chid' they do, the way they treat their personal staff, the way they react to co-stars… all agitated 'ki khatam karo'. It is also a sight to see many people without make-up. I feel at the cost of what we are taking these? Until and unless it is prescribed by your physician (for a problem), why are you going for it?' Deepalakshmi, registered dietitian at Shree Balaji Medical Centre, Chennai, said that Ozempic has become widely popular for medically assisted weight loss, often producing dramatic results, especially in people who struggle with obesity or insulin resistance. Essentially, it is semaglutide, a prescription medication originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes. 'It belongs to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, which mimics the action of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). This hormone helps regulate blood sugar levels, slows gastric emptying (so food stays in your stomach longer), and reduces appetite by signaling fullness to the brain,' she explained. In line with Kulkarni's comments, Dr Yogesh Shah, Consultant, Internal Medicine, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Indore shared that weight loss medications, particularly newer options like semaglutide (commonly known as Wegovy or Ozempic) and liraglutide, reportedly show side effects such as nausea and vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, mild abdominal discomfort and loss of appetite. According to him, irritability, anger, or mood swings are not commonly reported side effects of these medications. However, Dr Shah said that, while rare, mood-related side effects cannot be completely ruled out, especially when a person is undergoing significant physiological changes such as rapid weight loss or dietary adjustments. These changes can sometimes indirectly affect mental well-being due to altered energy levels, body image perceptions, or hormonal shifts related to fat loss. He added that individuals with a history of mood disorders should discuss this with their doctor before starting any weight-loss medication. According to Dr Shah, it is essential always to use these drugs under medical supervision, especially since they may also impact blood sugar levels, particularly in diabetic patients. Beyond weight loss, they can also offer added benefits such as reducing cardiovascular risks and protecting kidney function, making them a valuable tool when prescribed appropriately. He emphasised that while mood changes like anger or irritability are not standard side effects of weight-loss medications, any unusual symptoms should be reported to a healthcare provider promptly. A tailored, supervised approach is crucial for safe and sustainable results. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
