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Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan says he used to compete with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan in the '90s, but not any longer: ‘It was always healthy at my end'
The three Khans — Aamir, Shah Rukh, and Salman — started their careers around the same time, which is why they're always pitted against each other. But Aamir Khan, the most experienced of the three, maintains that they no longer compete with each other. He claimed the competition was always healthy, at least from his end. 'At one time, we used to compete, in the '90s, on who's more successful. Every person feels they should be most successful and appreciated, and that's a good thing. From my side, I never indulged in any negativity. I just can't get myself to. From my end, the competition has always been healthy,' said Aamir on Raj Shamani's podcast. He continued, 'If someone does good work, I feel like I should do too. I get inspired by others' work. But their success only makes me happier. We've been in the industry for 30-35 years, not just me, Shah Rukh, and Salman, but all other actors and actresses. There's a lot of warmth and respect between us. I wasn't competing with anyone actually. I only competed with myself.' Aamir Khan quoted the example of Aditya Chopra's 1995 blockbuster romantic drama Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, starring Shah Rukh and Kajol. 'I never thought I should make a big romantic film like that because I love watching it. Shah Rukh has done great work in it. So I'm not competing with him,' added Aamir. Also Read | 'Aamir Khan charged lower fees as he didn't want producers to suffer,' reveals actor's CA: 'Now he doesn't charge at all' He recalled after DDLJ released, he and Shah Rukh went on an international tour together. Shah Rukh, who was planning to buy the latest laptop then, also got another one for Aamir. However, being technologically handicapped, Aamir never ended up using it. 'My manager asked me four years later if he can use my laptop for work. I forgot about the laptop. When he showed it to me, I realized I haven't used it. Then I asked my manager to use it instead. You won't believe it just didn't switch on because it was just lying there for four years (laughs),' Aamir said. Aamir also confessed he feels hurt by the fact that only the three Khans are celebrated, instead of their other contemporaries who also enjoy the same longevity in the film industry. 'I feel bad because Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Hrithik Roshan, and a host of others from our generation who have worked for 30-35 years and are very successful. So I want to correct that,' Aamir reasoned. While Aamir Khan made his debut as an adult actor with Ketan Mehta's Holi in 1984, he became a regular actor only with Mansoor Khan's 1988 blockbuster Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak. Salman Khan made his acting debut with Biwi Ho Toh Aisi (1988), but played the lead for the first time in Sooraj Barjatya's 1989 hit directorial debut Maine Pyar Kiya. Shah Rukh Khan became a TV actor with Fauji in 1988, and made his Bollywood debut with Raj Kanwar's Deewana in 1992. Ajay Devgn entered the industry a year earlier with Kuku Kohli's 1991 blockbuster Phool Aur Kaante. Akshay Kumar, who had a brief appearance in Mahesh Bhatt's Aaj in 1987, made his debut as a lead in Raj Sippy's 1991 action romance Saugandh. Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan, 51, the youngest of them all, made his debut as a child actor in J Om Prakash's 1986 action film Bhagwaan Dada. After working as an assistant director on four of his father Rakesh Roshan's directorials for a decade, he made his debut as a lead in Rakesh' 2000 blockbuster romance Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai.
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Deccan Herald
Cultural roots of colours script fashion narratives
In recent years, Indian colours have begun to make a powerful impact on global design and fashion landscapes. Once considered too vibrant or culturally specific for mainstream international tastes, colours such as Rani Pink, Turmeric Yellow and deep Indigo are now making appearances across global runways, high-end fashion collections and design forecasts. This shift isn't just about aesthetics - it's about the growing recognition of India's cultural richness, emotional depth and symbolic storytelling embedded in in Indian culture is not just visual - it is deeply philosophical, symbolic and emotional. From the traditional festival of Holi to wedding ceremonies and spiritual rituals, colours have long played a central role in India's expression of identity and emotion. The concept of Navarasa, or the nine human emotions, has shaped Indian art, dance and performance for Centuries, and each rasa (emotion) is often associated with specific colours. These associations are not arbitrary - they form a language of emotion that connects directly with people, giving Indian colour palettes a uniquely emotional is this emotional depth that global designers and colour forecasters are now embracing. As consumers worldwide look for more meaning and authenticity in their fashion and lifestyle choices, Indian colours offer more than just surface beauty - they carry history, narrative and cultural Fernandez sizzles in body-hugging seafoam gown, pics break the Pink, for instance, is not just a bold hue. It represents celebration, royalty and feminine power in India. The name itself – 'Rani', meaning queen - evokes a sense of grandeur. Now, this colour is seen gracing international runways, not just as a statement but as an embodiment of confidence and cultural Turmeric Yellow, inspired by the golden spice used widely in Indian households and rituals, is emerging as a global favourite. It symbolises health, happiness and purity in Indian tradition. Beyond its visual appeal, the colour connects deeply with ideas of wellness and positivity, aligning perfectly with contemporary global values of mindfulness and holistic living. Turmeric Yellow has found a place in everything from high fashion collections to interior decor and branding palettes, thanks to its vibrant, yet grounded, notable influence is the widespread use of earth tones in Indian textiles and traditional clothing. India's long history of natural dyeing - using ingredients like indigo leaves, madder root and turmeric - has given rise to a palette of earthy, muted tones that resonate with the global move towards sustainability and organic living. Hues such as deep brown, rust red and moss green are now being featured in minimalist Scandinavian-inspired interiors, artisanal fashion collections and eco-conscious packaging design, showing that Indian aesthetics are seamlessly merging with global growing presence of Indian colours in global trends points to a much larger cultural moment - the world is finally embracing diverse aesthetic traditions as valuable and influential. Rather than treating non-Western colour palettes as niche or exotic, the design world is beginning to understand their depth and relevance. This cultural exchange is not just enriching design, it's also reshaping it to be more inclusive and globally the visual, Indian colours also offer designers tools for emotional storytelling. When designers choose Rani Pink or Sindhoor Red, they're not just choosing a pretty shade, they're invoking love, power, femininity or divinity. This ability to communicate emotion through colours is what makes Indian hues especially powerful in an age where storytelling is at the heart of branding and colours are not just influencing global design, they're expanding the definition of what is considered luxurious, expressive and modern. As designers and brands continue to look beyond traditional Western palettes for inspiration, the vibrant, symbolic and emotionally-rich colours of India are offering a new language of design - one that celebrates culture, diversity and connection. The future of global colour trends is brighter, bolder and unmistakably more Jiten Agarwal
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Our duty to question pain faced by people": Delhi Congress slams govt over 'unfulfilled' promises, deteriorating law and order
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav on Thursday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Delhi for failing to deliver on key election promises and for the 'deteriorating' law and order of the national capital. Yadav further said that it is the party's 'duty' to question the pain faced by the people of Delhi as the BJP-led government completes 100 days here. 'We are constantly asking this question to the government of Delhi that you promised to give 2,500 rupees to women, where is that? You said that the cylinder will be given for five hundred rupees, where is that? You said that cylinder will be given in Holi, where is that?' the Delhi Congress president told ANI. Decrying the law and order situation in the national capital, he claimed that multiple rape, murders happen here, with Delhi becoming a 'drug capital.' 'Today, six rapes happen in Delhi (daily), murders happen, there are three robberies, with chain snatching we don't even know. Delhi has become the capital of drugs today. Where are you? You also have a central government and the corporation, but have you done any work for the betterment of Delhi? If you keep talking schemes, keep holding meetings, then it is not going to do good to the people of Delhi,' he said. 'With the completion of 100 days (of Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government), it is our duty to question the pain faced by the people of Delhi,' he added. He claimed that Congress used to 'rule the hearts of people,' referencing the 15 years of Sheila Dikshit as Chief Minister, adding, 'We used to rule in the hearts of the people of Delhi before, we have a place in the hearts of Delhi. We have been raising our voice continuously in the past and will continue to raise the issues in the same way.' Yadav further attacked former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying that after losing elections, he had 'completely disappeared.' He claimed that while Congress is helping the people, AAP is running away from elections. '(Arvind) Kejriwal has disappeared from Delhi like it is said that 'gadhe ke sar se seengh gayab ho jate hai' (like how horns disappear from a donkey's head). Law and order deteriorate in Delhi, and the opposition is not angry. Who will raise their voice? Congress does. The prices of milk rise in Delhi, or water fills in Delhi, Congress is on the streets helping, while AAP has disappeared. After three consecutive years in the corporation, today they run away from the elections,' he said. Earlier on Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta praised her cabinet ministers for their efforts and affirmed her government's commitment to development. 'We are very happy and satisfied that the rights the people of Delhi deserve are being delivered with full dedication by the government. And surely, as Viksit Bharat progresses, Viksit Delhi will also move forward and witness significant development,' CM Gupta said. The results of the Delhi Assembly elections, announced on February 8, saw the BJP secure a decisive mandate by winning 48 seats. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was pushed into the opposition with 22 seats, while the Congress failed to win a single seat for the third consecutive time. (ANI
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
AAP, Congress accuse BJP govt. of reneging on key electoral promises after 100 days of staying in power
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Delhi of 'backtracking' on key poll promises like ₹2,500 monthly support for women, permanent jobs for bus marshals, and rolling back private school fee hikes, in its first 100 days in power. 'All they have done is dismantle AAP's welfare schemes,' AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj said, citing the alleged halting of the Farishtey scheme under which accident victims were treated free of cost at private hospitals, and the closure of Mohalla Clinics. 'They promised free LPG cylinders during Holi and Deepavali. Holi is over, and not one free cylinder has been distributed. Instead of lowering prices to ₹500 as promised, they have hiked them by ₹50,' he said. In a letter to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Mr. Bharadwaj said AAP MLAs had compiled a '100-day report card' after speaking with Delhi residents. 'The public is suffering. Power cuts are frequent, electricity prices have surged, school fees are rising arbitrarily, and water supply is deteriorating,' he said. Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav echoed the criticism, and said, 'A green and healthy Delhi under Sheila Dikshit was made sick in AAP's first term, sent to the ICU in the second, and now the BJP has put it on a ventilator within 100 days.' In response, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said, 'The previous AAP government announced a women pension scheme while presenting the 2024-25 budget in Delhi, but never implemented it.'
Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Rekha govt failed on 15 key issues in 100 days: AAP
New Delhi: A day ahead of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Delhi government's 100-day milestone, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday released a scathing 'report card,' accusing the BJP of failing on 15 key issues and reneging on its pre-election promises. Senior AAP leaders including Atishi, Manish Sisodia, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Sanjeev Jha, and Kuldeep Kumar addressed a press conference to present the report, alleging that the BJP had 'ruined' Delhi's condition within just three months of governance. 'The people of Delhi voted for the BJP hoping for a better future, but within 100 days, the BJP has turned Delhi into a disaster zone,' said Atishi, former Delhi minister. 'This report card will be taken to every household across the capital.' AAP's report outlined a range of grievances, chief among them being the BJP's alleged failure to deliver on two flagship promises — providing ₹2,500 to women by March 8 and distributing free LPG cylinders on Holi and Diwali. According to AAP, neither commitment was fulfilled. The party further accused the BJP of presiding over a worsening situation in the capital. There has been a sharp rise in power outages, coupled with an increase in electricity tariffs. The Farishte Yojana, a program that offered free medical treatment for road accident victims in private hospitals, has reportedly been discontinued. Additionally, private school fees have surged, placing a burden on parents and resulting in the expulsion of students who are unable to pay. Healthcare services have also suffered, as several mohalla clinics have been shut down and staff laid off. Water supply has become irregular, and there have been reports of contaminated sewer water flowing through residential taps, contributing to a rise in waterborne illnesses. Delhi's air quality has deteriorated further, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 500 mark — a dangerous level — during the summer season. The AAP report card also highlights that the BJP-led administration has cut pensions for 25,000 widows and removed portraits of national icons Bhagat Singh and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar from government offices. Promises to regularize bus marshals and civil defence volunteers, which the BJP pledged to complete within 60 days, remain unfulfilled. Free operations and diagnostic tests in private healthcare facilities — once available under AAP governance — have been stopped. Moreover, the demolition of slum areas has left many people homeless and without rehabilitation support. Highlighting the growing discontent, AAP leaders noted that women have staged protests — some even breaking pots at BJP MLAs' offices — over water shortages in various parts of the city. Tanker-based water supply has become the norm in several neighborhoods, while reports of dirty sewer water contaminating drinking taps have raised serious health concerns.
