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Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Helen shows off insane fitness doing pilates at 85, dances in the gym; fans say: 'Fitter than Bollywood heroines'. Watch
Veteran actor Helen has proved that age is indeed just a number. The actor has wowed fans with a new video showing her ace pilates form at the age of 85. The video was shared by fitness coach Yasmin Karachiwala, who trains Helen, and has social media users singing paeans for Helen. On Thursday, Yasmin Karachiwala took to Instagram to share a video montage of Helen training under her. "At 85, Helen Khan is doing things most wouldn't even try! From climbing stairs without a cane, trampoline jumps and dancing on Monica Oh My Darling—she's just unstoppable. Living proof that Pilates keeps you young," she captioned the post. The video shows Helen doing all that and more, as she arrives at the gym unaided and proceeds to jump on the trampoline and perform some stretches. At the end of the video, she even dances a little to her hit track, Monica Oh My Darling. A post shared by Yasmin Karachiwala | Celebrity Fitness Instructor (@yasminkarachiwala) Fans and celebrities alike were floored by Helen's fitness at 85. Actor Sophie Choudhry commented, "This is the Cutest video ever!!!!!! Love you Helen aunty.. an inspiration for us all!!" Bipasha Basu called her the 'cutest inspiration'. One comment advised Bollywood starlets of today to take lessons from her. "Fitter than all of you," the person chirped. Many other fans called the video inspiring. "I don't think large majority of people in India in this age, group really know how powerful this post is! It's so important to have life in the years you live, and mobility does just that," wrote one. Another added, "She is 85 outside and still 16 inside." Helen began her career in Hindi cinema as a dancer when she was just a teenager. Through the 60s and 70s, she established herself as a dancer and supporting performer with films like Gumnaam, Teesri Manzil, Khel Khel Mein, and Don. While she officially retired from films in 1983, Helen has returned to the big screen occasionally with supporting roles in films like Khamoshi, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and Mohabbatein. Helen is married to screenwriter Salim Khan.
Express Tribune
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Veteran bollywood actor Manoj Kumar dies at 87 in Mumbai
Listen to article Veteran Bollywood actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, renowned for his iconic roles in films such as Purab Aur Paschim and Kranti, has passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai. He died on Friday at 3:30 am due to heart complications, with decompensated liver cirrhosis being the secondary cause, as confirmed by the medical certificate from Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani Hospital. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Kumar, describing him as a "legendary actor" and a national icon, particularly remembered for his patriotic zeal, which was reflected in his films. Kumar's works, which sparked national pride, will continue to inspire future generations, said PM Modi. Manoj Kumar, born in 1937 in Abbottabad, began his Bollywood career in 1957 and gained recognition with films like Gumnaam (1965) and Shaheed (1965). He also directed the acclaimed film Shor (1972), and won the Filmfare Award for Best Director in 1975 for Roti Kapada Aur Makaan. Kumar received several prestigious honours, including the Padma Shri in 1992, the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015. His death has left a deep void in the Indian film industry, with tributes pouring in from across the nation. Union Minister Rajnath Singh described him as a "versatile actor" whose films full of patriotism enriched Indian culture. Kumar's legacy in the Indian film industry is secure, with his patriotic roles and his contribution to Indian cinema continuing to inspire generations.
