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Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Cannes Film Festival 2025: Alia Bhatt is retro chic in yellow Gucci skirt set and a floral-printed silk scarf
After stealing all the attention with her two looks in a Maison Schiaparelli gown and Gucci saree, Alia Bhatt turned heads again in a yellow outfit at Cannes 2025. The Gangubai actress posed wearing a yellow Gucci co-ord set – a sleek pencil skirt paired with a matching cropped bustier top and sharp cropped jacket. Hugging her figure perfectly and giving off powerful fashion-girl energy, Bhatt accessorised the look with a floral silk scarf. Channeling those iconic 60s movie star feels, Alia Bhatt's second accessory that highlighted the overall look was cat-eye black sunglasses. It added just the right amount of drama, while the mini handbag with gold accents looked every bit sophisticated. For makeup, she chose to go minimal yet bold with a red lip and a subtle blush on her cheeks. It gave a minimal but impactful touch. The entire look screams luxe, polished, and ultra styles with that stunning blue ocean and yachts in the background just leveling up the whole aesthetic. While the floral headscarf was a point of discussion on social media, it undeniably made the look iconic and unique. It was a successful debut for Alia Bhatt at Cannes, marking her presence felt in every way with her fashion choices. Honestly, I think Alia Bhatt looks like she has walked straight out of a retro film set in Cannes – totally timeless and iconic.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Karan Johar feels people who call Alia Bhatt a nepo kid are ‘most idiotic': ‘No one can help you'
Filmmaker Karan Johar isn't holding back against social media users who slam Alia Bhatt over her family ties, firing back at trolls who call her a "nepo kid'. He defended Alia, expressing frustration over the constant nepotism debate surrounding her. Also read: Karan Johar reacts to Babil Khan's meltdown on social media: 'I felt terrible' Karan spoke about Alia in an interview with Galatta Plus. During the interview, Karan was questioned about why Dharma's talent agency is allegedly filled with only star kids. Reacting to this, Karan came forward to defend Alia. He said, 'That's not true. Please come and look at our roster. Have you seen Highway, Udta Punjab, Raazi, Gangubai? Just look at her filmography. If you're still calling her a nepo kid, then you've got to be the most idiotic person on this planet—and no one can help you." The last season of Koffee With Karan intensified the backlash, with viewers criticising Karan for frequently spotlighting Alia and labelling her the 'best actress' in the country. Karan has always been open about the emotional bond he shares with Alia. Earlier, in an interview with ETimes, Karan spoke about Alia. He said, 'She's the first person I felt parental about. She's the first person I felt like I had a parental instinct for. I love her and the country knows she's one of our finest actors. I have a tremendous amount of love, respect and admiration and I'm allowed to say what I want about her. So, if I cry at her good news and I really feel good then I'm allowed to. I'm like a parent to her. Why should I be pretending for optics? I genuinely love her and I want to say it all the time." Karan and Alia share a deep bond that blends friendship, mentorship, and professional partnership. Karan affectionately calls Alia his "god child'. He has played a pivotal role in her career, launching her in the film Student of the Year in 2012. They went on to collaborate on several projects such as 2 States, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Shaandaar, Kapoor & Sons, Dear Zindagi, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Raazi, Kalank, Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Karan also backed Alia's last project, Jigra, which failed to generate elicit expected response.
News18
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Karan Johar Slams Trolls Calling Alia Bhatt 'Nepo Kid': 'You've Got To Be Most Idiotic Person'
Last Updated: Alia and Karan share a mentor-mentee bond that has only grown deeper over the years. Karan has often referred to her as his 'first daughter'. Karan Johar has come out in support of Alia Bhatt, addressing the constant nepotism allegations the actress faces. Johar, who launched Alia in his 2012 directorial Student Of The Year, has often been accused of favouring her and pushing her career, a claim he has repeatedly denied. In a new interview with Baradwaj Rangan for Galatta Plus, Karan didn't hold back when asked about Alia being labelled a 'nepo kid." He said, 'Have you seen Highway? Have you seen Udta Punjab? Have you seen Raazi? Have you seen Gangubai? Just see her movies. If you are still calling her a nepo kid, then you've got to be the most idiotic person on this planet. And no one can help you." Alia and Karan share a mentor-mentee bond that has only grown deeper over the years. Karan has often referred to her as his 'first daughter" and has never shied away from expressing how emotionally invested he is in her journey. The backlash intensified during the recent season of Koffee With Karan, where netizens criticised him for frequently bringing up Alia in conversations and calling her the best actress in the country. In an earlier interview with ETimes, Karan spoke about his emotional connection with Alia. 'She's the first person I felt parental about. She's the first person I felt like I had a parental instinct for. I love her and the country knows she's one of our finest actors. I have a tremendous amount of love, respect and admiration and I'm allowed to say what I want about her. So, if I cry at her good news and I really feel good then I'm allowed to. I'm like a parent to her. Why should I be pretending for optics? I genuinely love her and I want to say it all the time." First Published:
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Out of tune: Hindustani great Gangubai Hangal's childhood home in Dharwad in a state of neglect
There is a famous saying in Kannada that if you throw a stone, it will land on the house of either an artist or a scholar in Dharwad, a town in north Karnataka known for its rich cultural and literary heritage. Among several places of cultural importance, Dharwad has the house of legendary vocalist and doyenne of Hindustani classical music Gangubai Hangal, which is located at Shukravarada Pete in the city. Although Gangubai moved to Hubballi at the age of around 14 to pursue Hindustani classical music from her Guru Sawai Gandharva of the famous Kirana gharana tradition at Kundagol, she had her childhood memories attached to the Dharwad house. Music lovers and her family members, therefore, were keen on converting the house into a museum to reflect her musical journey. It was to serve as a cultural platform for the future generations too. The house was bought by the district administration to restore it as a heritage building. After the restoration, it was inaugurated by the then Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa along with eminent personalities in the presence of 96-year-old Gangubai Hangal in 2008. After her death in 2009, the house was maintained for a couple of years, but later it fell into disuse and neglect. The departments started blaming each other, but is now in a dilapidated condition. Despite assurances of restoration, nothing has ben done to fulfil the dreams of the music fraternity. The house which was a symbol of past glory, now stands as an example of sheer official apathy.
