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India.com
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Sreeleela Set To Kickstart Ustaad Bhagat Singh With Pawan Kalyan: What We Know!
New Delhi: The Kissik girl, Sreeleela is currently on cloud nine basking in the new-found success of her stardom which followed post Pushpa 2 chartbuster song with Allu Arjun. She is busy with her dream Bollywood debut with Kartik Aaryan in an Anurag Basu film and is all set to begin shooting for her next biggie with none other than Pawan Kalyan. Sreeleela-Pawan Kalyan Movie Adding to the excitement, a source revealed Sreeleela's upcoming schedule for Ustaad Bhagat Singh opposite Pawan Kalyan, "Sreeleela is gearing up to begin shooting for her much-anticipated film Ustaad Bhagat Singh alongside power star Pawan Kalyan. The shoot is scheduled to commence on June 10th and will continue for a month-long schedule. Directed by Harish Shankar, the film is already generating massive interest and is slated for a grand release in 2026." Sreeleela - The 'Next Big Thing' In an interview with Elle India, when asked how she feels about being called the 'next big thing', Sreeleela said, 'It's a very kind thought, and I have immense gratitude for people's faith in me. Fuel and pressure aside, it's a responsibility — and I want to give it the best of my ability.' She is on the cover of Elle India magazine's May issue. She also opened up quitting her doctor dreams to become an actor. She said, "Doctor was the first spelling I knew. That was very clear. But everyone who met me, especially my mom's colleagues, used to say, 'She's going to get into acting for sure.' My mom would be like, 'Shhh! Don't say it in front of her!'' On the work front, Sreeleela will next be seen in an untitled film opposite Kartik Aaryan, marking her much-awaited Bollywood debut. The pairing has already sparked immense curiosity, and the film is all set to release on Diwali 2025.
Fashion Network
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Nikhil Thampi announces new brand era with 'Naia'
Designer Nikhil Thampi has launched a new creative chapter with 'Naia: Rebirth of a Goddess,' a demi-couture collection that marks 15 years of his presence in the fashion industry. Rather than revisiting past ideas, Thampi announced he aims to redefine his label's future with a concept rooted in strength and transformation. With Naia, Thampi has signalled a purposeful reset, the eponymous designed announced on Instagram, sharing a number of campaign videos for the new collection. Naia is designed to usher in a new brand identity anchored in emotion, craftsmanship, and contemporary storytelling. 'It's not about a character from a book,' Thampi told Elle India about the collection. 'It's about a woman going through life, going through change and finding strength in that journey.' The Naia collection draws on the idea of feminine evolution. Thampi combines softness and structure to reflect this duality with clean tailoring softened by flowing drapes and detailed kundan-style embroidery paired with minimalist silhouettes. One outfit features a single embellished earring reimagined as a strap, symbolising self-support. The collection's colour palette was conceptualised as a narrative arc. Ivory opens the journey, followed by a delicate blush pink and a fiery rust, moving into grounding cocoa brown and concluding in a rich black. 'When I think of softness, I see a blush pink," said Thampi. "Strength? That's structure, shoulders, a strong neckline."
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda found tractors more exciting than Bollywood stardom
Navya Naveli Nanda , the granddaughter of Bollywood legends Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, has deliberately stepped away from the limelight of the film industry. Unlike her brother Agastya Nanda, who made his acting debut in Zoya Akhtar's 2023 Netflix film The Archies, Navya chose to pursue a career in entrepreneurship. In an interview with Elle India, Navya revealed that her childhood in Delhi played a major role in shaping her interests. She said, 'I grew up in Delhi, so a large part of my childhood was spent watching and listening to my father talk about business, and more specifically, tractors. From a very young age, that is what excited me. I never wanted to join films; I wanted to be an entrepreneur.' Her father, Nikhil Nanda, is the Chairman and Managing Director of Escorts Kubota Limited, a company focused on agricultural and construction machinery. Rejecting Industry Pressure, Embracing Heritage Despite being born into one of India's most iconic film families, Navya emphasized that her background has never been a source of pressure. 'Absolutely nothing about where I come from, or who I am, or who my family is has ever been and will ever be a weight. It has only given me immense pride to belong to where I do. I carry each and every aspect of it with pride, and more importantly, responsibility. All I do is to make my family proud,' she said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Acknowledging the advantages she's had, she added, 'I have always accepted the privilege I come from. It has allowed me to be who I am today. I am accepting of the fact that I was given many opportunities at a very young age that have allowed me to be where I am today, and for that, I will always be grateful. Making the most of those opportunities and doing justice to them is all that matters — giving it the best you can and not taking it for granted.' You Might Also Like: Inside Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli's IIM Ahmedabad life: Canteen masti, Maggi and friends Inspired by the Women in Her Life Navya also credited her mother, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, and grandmother, Jaya Bachchan, as role models. She spoke about the influence they have had on her sense of identity, stating, 'Both mom and Nani have never shied away from being who they are: confident and bold. They embody the kind of woman I would hope to shape into one day.' Navya's Ventures Beyond Business Now 27, Navya is actively involved in several initiatives. She co-founded Aara Health, a platform aimed at improving women's health, particularly in rural areas. She also leads Project Naveli, a non-profit focused on gender equality. In addition to working with her father's business, she dedicates part of her evenings to studying for her Blended Post Graduate Programme (BPGP) at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. She also hosts What The Hell Navya, a podcast that features multi-generational conversations with Shweta and Jaya Bachchan. The podcast, now in its second season, explores various issues related to women's lives and experiences in modern India.
News18
13-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Navya Naveli Nanda Wants To Be Like ‘Nani' Jaya Bachchan
In a recent interview, Navya Naveli Nanda discussed her close relationship with mother and grandmother while also sharing how they have inspired her. Navya Naveli Nanda, the granddaughter of Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, has established herself as an entrepreneur. While Navya has made significant achievements in terms of her career, on the personal front, she hopes to be strong and resilient like her grandmother and mother Shweta Bachchan Nanda. In a recent interview, Navya discussed her close relationship with her mother and grandmother while also sharing how they have inspired her. In conversation with Elle India, Navya Nanda claimed that Jaya Bachchan and Shweta Bachchan Nanda have taught her how to blend strength and vulnerability. She said, 'Both Mom and Nani have never shied away from being who they are: confident and bold. They embody the kind of woman I would hope to shape into one day." Moreover, speaking about why she chose a career in business instead of acting, Navya mentioned that she grew up in Delhi and a large part of her childhood was spent watching and listening to her father talk about business, and more specifically, tractors. Therefore, from a very young age, that is what excited her. 'I never wanted to join films; I wanted to be an entrepreneur," Nanda said. On being asked if she feels obligated to live up to her maternal family's legacy of making films, Navya stated that nothing about her background or identity would ever be a burden. In fact, she is really proud to belong where she does. Navya Naveli Nanda, a Fordham University graduate, is a co-founder of Aara Health, a healthcare platform focused on improving women's health and cleanliness in rural communities. She also hosts the highly successful podcast What The Hell Navya, which has completed two seasons. The podcast brings together the three generations of the Bachchan family to discuss issues concerning women in the present times. In addition to her tremendous accomplishments, Navya recently enrolled in the famous Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad for a Blended Post Graduate Programme in MBA. Navya also leads the NGO Project Naveli and takes an active role in her father's business. First Published:
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Navya Naveli Nanda opens up on her career choices and reveals, 'I never wanted to join films..."
Navya Naveli Nanda , is the granddaughter of Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan , and daughter of Shweta Bachchan Nanda and Nikhil Nanda. Unlike her brother, Agastya Nanda , Instead of entering films, she chose to follow her passion and become an entrepreneur. In a recent chat with Elle India, Navya opened up about her close relationship with her mother and grandmother, saying she hopes to become the kind of strong, inspiring woman they are. Lessons from Her Nani and Mom Navya shared that both her nani Jaya and her mother, Shweta, have taught her how to balance strength with vulnerability, an important lesson she carries with her in life. 'Both mom and Nani have never shied away from being who they are: confident and bold. They embody the kind of woman I would hope to shape into one day,' she expressed. Talking About Her Career Choice Despite being born into a star-studded family, including, Navya doesn't plan on joining the Bollywood film industry. She explained that growing up in Delhi, she was always around her father talking about business, especially tractors, which sparked her interest in pursuing a career in that field. 'I never wanted to join films; I wanted to be an entrepreneur,' she stated. Living Up to Her Family's Legacy When asked about the pressure of living up to her family's legacy, Navya shared that she doesn't feel burdened by it. Instead, she takes immense pride in her heritage. 'I carry each and every aspect of it with pride, and more importantly, responsibility. All I do is to make my family proud,' she said in an interview. Navya's Entrepreneurial Journey vs Agastya's Acting Debut While Navya is focused on her dream of becoming a businesswoman, her brother, Agastya Nanda, has followed in the footsteps of their grandparents and entered the acting world. Agastya made his acting debut in Zoya Akhtar's The Archies, starring alongside Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, Mihir Ahuja, and others. Navya Nanda Snapped in Bandra Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
