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12 hours ago
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Nia Sharma Poses With Paps' Umbrella, Indulges In A Cute Banter
In a video posted on Instagram, Nia was spotted outside the sets of Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment, flaunting her latest chic look. As the photographers approached her, she took the umbrella from one of them and started walking towards the set, almost forgetting to return it. When one of the paparazzi reminded her, the actress expressed her apologies and returned it. The video instantly grabbed the attention of her fans, who dropped appreciative emojis in the comment section. Nia Sharma, known for her chic fashion, wore a full-sleeved denim jacket adorned with multiple chain ornaments, which she layered with two checkered skits – one in red and black and another one in black and white. The diva even teamed her look with edgy pieces, including some punk belts and stockings. A pair of black boots, sun shields and silver jewellery, including a neckpiece and matching earrings, completed her look. Glam makeup and a messy open hairdo rounded off her overall appearance. The Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai actress also shared some of her cool pictures on her Instagram handle, giving a close glimpse of her look for the day. Alongside this, she wrote, 'Let the hair settle!" adding, 'Today I had all the time in the world to put together the look.. tomorrow I might just be too lazy to get out of my pink night suit." Ahead of this, she also shared a glimpse of her upcoming episode on the show alongside her co-stars. In a collaborative post on Instagram, she penned, 'Green flag ki talaash mein shaayad hum khud hi ab red flag ban gaye hai! Dekhiye #LaughterChefs – Unlimited Entertainment, Sat-Sun raat 9:30 baje sirf #Colors aur @jiohotstar par."
India Gazette
4 days ago
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- India Gazette
"As an outsider, you can't compete with actors from film family": Karan Tacker on challenges faced by newcomers in industry
By Ila Sankrityayan New Delhi [India], May 30 (ANI): From making his mark on TV to walking the red carpet at Cannes, Karan Tacker's journey is a testament to his remarkable talent and ability to connect with the audience as an actor. He considers himself lucky to be blessed with so much love and never 'gotten any hate' however, he asserts that it is challenging for newcomers to establish themselves in the industry. Karan candidly discussed how challenging it is for newcomers to establish themselves in the entertainment industry, his experience at the film festival and how he carved a niche for himself as an actor without any Godfather. In a conversation with ANI, he shared how challenging it is for newcomers to establish themselves in the entertainment industry as an outsider. 'You don't really get people to meet you very easily. And it's a lot of knocking on doors constantly again and again, maybe casting directors, producers, or perhaps the directors you want to work with,' he said. The actor, who played the lead role in the TV show 'Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai', added, 'For me, it was sort of challenging because at the time that I took a break from television, there was only films and to crack on was very difficult because nobody at that time was launching any new faces. There was a certain perception about actors who came from television. And that was a bit of a barrier to jump.' He continued, 'As an outsider, you can't compete with actors from the film family because they have a lot going for them, while they might have their own challenges, which I wouldn't really know of. But they get a lot of padding. They can pick up the phone on a whole lot of people if they want, and get an advice on whether they should attempt a script or they shouldn't, somewhere as an outsider, you have to go out there and build those relations maybe with seniors from the industry or people you have faith in and ask advice. ' 'So somewhere I feel, as outsiders, the first chunk of your entire career, you are only trying to find your bearings within the industry. And it's post after that, you know what's happening, and you know enough people who can be there and guide you through it,' said the 'Special OPS' actor. Recalling his journey as an actor, he shared that it never happened in a planned way and destiny played a role in shaping his career, 'I feel like it was magical, because I didn't really set myself out to be an actor. I did study business, and my father had a business of his own. So the natural understanding was that when I grew up, I would join his company, which is exactly what happened. And, we were in business for quite some time until this part of the world's recession hit. And, you know, we were a small business and got quite hit with that.' 'I feel somewhere. I mean, I say magical because this may have been destined to happen in this fashion. And it was a really tough time in our lives as a family, especially financially, when I just started off as an actor. So it was, I remember, for the first four, five, and six years, you know, whatever money I was making, I was just paying off all the debts of the business my father and I owned,' he added. He went on to share, 'It's after that that I, somewhere, started saving money, and we accumulated money as a family. And I took a little bit of a gap from television because I was adamant that if I acted again, it had to be with something that I'm really passionate about and that really kind of drives me and gives me purpose. So I pretty much refused everything that came my way during my break from television.' However, his career took a turn as he got an opportunity to star in 'Special OPS', an action espionage thriller series created and directed by Neeraj Pandey. 'I remember I was in Mussoorie on a holiday with somebody, and I got a call from this casting director saying that, you know, there's an audition for such and such show. He never told me who the maker is; he just said that this is the audition, that's the scene, if you can send it. And I was on a holiday, let me come back to Bombay and then do it. But he was adamant. 'No, no, like something about maybe your look or something that works, and can you just send it?' So I was sitting in a hotel room trying to fix my phone, find a stand, and put a light on. I tried to record an audition, and the best light ironically was in the bathroom. So that's where I recorded my test.' 'I think it's been about five years if I'm not mistaken. There's been no looking back, because 'Special OPS' happened, that got a lot of love and I somewhere got a lot of acclaim, especially sharing screen space with giants like Kay Kay Menon and, being directed by Neeraj Pandey just to kind of get a little bit of recognition in a setup like that means a lot for someone like me,' he added. The actor who recently made his Cannes debut with 'Tanvi the Great', said that he is happy that he got an opportunity to see his idols, Hollywood star Denzel Washington and filmmaker Spike Lee. 'This is my first time at the Cannes Film Festival. It was a very good experience. There were so many people, and everyone had come for the same purpose: to talk about films, creativity, the craft and business of moviemaking. It's always nice to be under one roof with like-minded people. Moreover, being at a one-arm distance from my idols Denzel Washington and Spike Lee was a surreal experience.' He walked the red carpet in a Manish Malhotra outfit. 'Manish is a dear friend, and I just have to pick up the phone for him, and he's always there. I loved the white suit I wore on the red carpet. That big bow(tie), I borrowed from Anupam (Kher) sir, that's his bow because, I accidentally, I think while packing my suit, I dropped mine at home and only there I realised that I'm not carrying a bow so, Anupam sir was nice enough to give me one of his.' Tacker shared his working experience in 'Tanvi the Great', saying, 'I remember when Anupam sir narrated the one-liner to me and told me that the film deals with autism. He gave me my character brief, which was that 'you play a captain, but you play an army officer with a rose and a smile on his face'. That's all he had to say. And I was like, sir, really happy to be a part of the project, especially because of the work that Anupam Kher has done over the years.' 'I was really happy to be a part of it. And as far as the preparation is concerned, I'll tell you, sometimes some roles require a very different prep for this one. Literally, it is the happy quotient that my character, Samar Raina, brings to the entire film. So, the best way to describe him would be as an army officer with a smile on his face and a rose in his hand,' he shared. On collaborating with Anupam Kher, he said, 'He is passionate about what he does because, of course, he's from the industry. He loves the craft. But at the same time, because he's been an actor, he understands what exactly you would require on a set as an actor. So in that aspect, he's very, very soft with his push you, even if it's the smallest thing. Whenever I shot with him, there used to be a certain script, but he always wanted to keep adding things. He wanted to keep improvising. So he would keep throwing suddenly. You had to be so prepped because you never knew what he would ask you. So that was a very fun workshop for me because it was a lot of learning, given his experience.' While speaking about his upcoming project, 'Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari', he said, ''Bhay' will be written down in my book. I mean, not my book, like my book to be published, but just my mental life journey and my career journey because, it is a genre that I'm so afraid of in general, you know, I'm very scared of the paranormal and, and, and the world of all of that. That said, this has been the most joyful, immersive, engaged experience I've had as an actor.' (ANI)
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'As an outsider, you can't compete with actors from film family': Karan Tacker on challenges faced by newcomers
From making his mark on TV to walking the red carpet at Cannes, Karan Tacker's journey is a testament to his remarkable talent and ability to connect with the audience as an actor. He considers himself lucky to be blessed with so much love and never "gotten any hate"; however, he asserts that it is challenging for newcomers to establish themselves in the industry. (Also read: Seeing my idols Denzel Washington, Spike Lee at Cannes a dream come true: Karan Tacker) Karan candidly discussed how challenging it is for newcomers to establish themselves in the entertainment industry, his experience at the film festival and how he carved a niche for himself as an actor without any Godfather. In a conversation with ANI, he shared how challenging it is for newcomers to establish themselves in the entertainment industry as an outsider. "You don't really get people to meet you very easily. And it's a lot of knocking on doors constantly again and again, maybe casting directors, producers, or perhaps the directors you want to work with," he said. The actor, who played the lead role in the TV show Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, added, "For me, it was sort of challenging because at the time that I took a break from television, there was only films and to crack on was very difficult because nobody at that time was launching any new faces. There was a certain perception about actors who came from television. And that was a bit of a barrier to jump." He continued, "As an outsider, you can't compete with actors from the film family because they have a lot going for them, while they might have their own challenges, which I wouldn't really know of. But they get a lot of padding. They can pick up the phone on a whole lot of people if they want, and get an advice on whether they should attempt a script or they shouldn't, somewhere as an outsider, you have to go out there and build those relations maybe with seniors from the industry or people you have faith in and ask advice." "So somewhere I feel, as outsiders, the first chunk of your entire career, you are only trying to find your bearings within the industry. And it's post after that, you know what's happening, and you know enough people who can be there and guide you through it," said the Special OPS actor. Recalling his journey as an actor, he shared that it never happened in a planned way and destiny played a role in shaping his career, "I feel like it was magical, because I didn't really set myself out to be an actor. I did study business, and my father had a business of his own. So the natural understanding was that when I grew up, I would join his company, which is exactly what happened. And, we were in business for quite some time until this part of the world's recession hit. And, you know, we were a small business and got quite hit with that." "I feel somewhere. I mean, I say magical because this may have been destined to happen in this fashion. And it was a really tough time in our lives as a family, especially financially, when I just started off as an actor. So it was, I remember, for the first four, five, and six years, you know, whatever money I was making, I was just paying off all the debts of the business my father and I owned," he added. He went on to share, "It's after that that I, somewhere, started saving money, and we accumulated money as a family. And I took a little bit of a gap from television because I was adamant that if I acted again, it had to be with something that I'm really passionate about and that really kind of drives me and gives me purpose. So I pretty much refused everything that came my way during my break from television." However, his career took a turn as he got an opportunity to star in Special OPS, an action espionage thriller series created and directed by Neeraj Pandey. "I remember I was in Mussoorie on a holiday with somebody, and I got a call from this casting director saying that, you know, there's an audition for such and such show. He never told me who the maker is; he just said that this is the audition, that's the scene, if you can send it. And I was on a holiday, let me come back to Bombay and then do it. But he was adamant. 'No, no, like something about maybe your look or something that works, and can you just send it?' So I was sitting in a hotel room trying to fix my phone, find a stand, and put a light on. I tried to record an audition, and the best light ironically was in the bathroom. So that's where I recorded my test." "I think it's been about five years if I'm not mistaken. There's been no looking back, because 'Special OPS' happened, that got a lot of love and I somewhere got a lot of acclaim, especially sharing screen space with giants like Kay Kay Menon and, being directed by Neeraj Pandey just to kind of get a little bit of recognition in a setup like that means a lot for someone like me," he added. The actor who recently made his Cannes debut with Tanvi the Great, said that he is happy that he got an opportunity to see his idols, Hollywood star Denzel Washington and filmmaker Spike Lee. "This is my first time at the Cannes Film Festival. It was a very good experience. There were so many people, and everyone had come for the same purpose: to talk about films, creativity, the craft and business of moviemaking. It's always nice to be under one roof with like-minded people. Moreover, being at a one-arm distance from my idols Denzel Washington and Spike Lee was a surreal experience." He walked the red carpet in a Manish Malhotra outfit. "Manish is a dear friend, and I just have to pick up the phone for him, and he's always there. I loved the white suit I wore on the red carpet. That big bow(tie), I borrowed from Anupam (Kher) sir, that's his bow because, I accidentally, I think while packing my suit, I dropped mine at home and only there I realised that I'm not carrying a bow so, Anupam sir was nice enough to give me one of his." Tacker shared his working experience in Tanvi the Great, saying, "I remember when Anupam sir narrated the one-liner to me and told me that the film deals with autism. He gave me my character brief, which was that 'you play a captain, but you play an army officer with a rose and a smile on his face'. That's all he had to say. And I was like, sir, really happy to be a part of the project, especially because of the work that Anupam Kher has done over the years." "I was really happy to be a part of it. And as far as the preparation is concerned, I'll tell you, sometimes some roles require a very different prep for this one. Literally, it is the happy quotient that my character, Samar Raina, brings to the entire film. So, the best way to describe him would be as an army officer with a smile on his face and a rose in his hand," he shared. On collaborating with Anupam Kher, he said, "He is passionate about what he does because, of course, he's from the industry. He loves the craft. But at the same time, because he's been an actor, he understands what exactly you would require on a set as an actor. So in that aspect, he's very, very soft with his actors.. he'll push you, even if it's the smallest thing. Whenever I shot with him, there used to be a certain script, but he always wanted to keep adding things. He wanted to keep improvising. So he would keep throwing suddenly. You had to be so prepped because you never knew what he would ask you. So that was a very fun workshop for me because it was a lot of learning, given his experience." While speaking about his upcoming project, Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari, he said, "Bhay will be written down in my book. I mean, not my book, like my book to be published, but just my mental life journey and my career journey because, it is a genre that I'm so afraid of in general, you know, I'm very scared of the paranormal and, and, and the world of all of that. That said, this has been the most joyful, immersive, engaged experience I've had as an actor." (ANI)
News18
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Abhinav Shukla Accuses Brands Of Cheating Him, Plans Legal Action: ‘They Violated The Contract'
Last Updated: Television actor Abhinav Shukla has revealed that he was cheated by two brands he collaborated with. Abhinav Shukla, a well-known face in the Indian television industry, has found himself in the midst of a troubling situation after his recent collaboration with two brands took an unexpected turn. The actor, who is admired not only for his performances but also for his forthright nature, took to Instagram to publicly call out the brands for allegedly cheating him and violating their contractual agreement. Abhinav, who enjoys a strong fan base with over a million followers on social media, posted a candid message on his Instagram stories stating, 'I am no longer associated with two brands as they have violated the contract & cheated on me out of my money!" He went on to reveal that he is taking the matter seriously and intends to pursue legal action. 'Will be taking appropriate legal action as per the law!" he wrote, sending a clear message that he will not tolerate professional misconduct. This isn't the first time the actor has had to deal with controversy. Just a few weeks ago, Abhinav received online death threats from a Bishnoi gang member following a public spat involving his wife, Rubina Dilaik, and actor Asim Riaz. The altercation stemmed from an incident on the reality show Battleground, where Rubina had a heated exchange with Asim. Abhinav publicly supported his wife and criticized Asim, which allegedly led to threats being issued against him and his family—a matter that left many fans shocked and concerned. Professionally, Abhinav has carved a niche for himself with his work across both fiction and reality television. From popular daily soaps like Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi, Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, and Diya Aur Baati Hum to reality shows such as Bigg Boss 14 and Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, he has showcased impressive range and resilience in his career. On the personal front, Abhinav has been enjoying a beautiful chapter with his wife and fellow actor Rubina Dilaik. The couple tied the knot in 2018 in an intimate ceremony in Shimla and became proud parents to twin daughters, Edhaa and Jeeva, in November 2023. The duo frequently shares endearing moments with their little ones on social media, giving fans heartwarming glimpses into their life as new parents. First Published:
News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Firsts Are Always Special': Karan Tacker Makes A Dazzling Debut At Cannes 2025
Last Updated: Karan Tacker dropped a series of glimpses from his debut at the Cannes Gala in a statement ensemble. Karan Tacker, known for his roles in drama series like Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Special OPS and Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, recently made a dazzling debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. The actor graced the red carpet to support his Tanvi The Great. Now that he has dropped a series of photos on his social media handle, he also reflects on the special moment. On Instagram, Karan Tacker posted a couple of photos to delight his fans with his sophisticated look for making a debut at the Cannes 2025. The actor stood tall on the global stage at the premiere of Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's neo-noir crime thriller film Highest to the Lowest and turned many heads with his dapper looks. For his powerful red carpet debut at Cannes 2025, the actor dolled up in a vintage-toned tuxedo with sharp, modern tailoring by Manish Malhotra. He brought an air of understated glamour and refined masculinity with his ensemble, featuring a black-crisp shirt layered with a matching jacket with contrasting black buttons and an immaculate bow tie. Further, showcasing his quiet yet confident fashion statement, he teamed his outfit with a pair of black pants and tinted glasses that stole the spotlight. In one of the frames of his post, the actor even posed with Bollywood star, Boman Irani and the two of them were seen showing thumbs up to the lens. Alongside the pictures, he wrote, 'Firsts are always special #cannesfilmfestival #2025 (camera emoji) @mikemarslandphotos #TanviTheGreat." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Tacker (@karantacker) Reacting to his post, one of his fans wrote, 'So proud of you K! Many more to come." Another person hilariously mentioned, ' James bond casting agents… attention please." 'You deserve the world's happiness," read another comment. Ahead of his debut, in a candid conversation with Lifestyle Asia, Karan Thacker revealed his nervousness accompanied by excitement as he was all set to grace the red carpet. He said, 'Honestly, this is so nerve-wracking, I never thought doing a red carpet would be such a nervous energy," adding, 'This is my first time in Cannes, and I'm really excited because I've come here with my film. Everyone's got their own film, but nothing excites you more than your own baby and a product that you're a part of. So I think that is the highlight of this entire trip." He continued, 'I'm actually a bit starstruck because we're going for a Spike Lee film, so of course, we'll check Spike Lee out in person." Further, talking about his ensemble, he mentioned, 'Well, I am in Manish Manohar from the top to the bottom, it's a lovely white tux with this beautiful bow tie, and yeah, I ditched the pin tuck shirt, and I wore like a nice satin shirt, I thought it's a nice change-up." 'The best thing to do is just be yourself, you should never overdo it or underdo it, just be an extension of your own personality and just enjoy it," he concluded with a valuable piece of advice. On the work front, Karan Tacker is set to return to Neeraj Pandey's Special Ops series for its upcoming season. First Published: May 22, 2025, 12:22 IST
