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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Dia Mirza reveals stepdaughter Samaira Rekhi had her number saved as ‘not yet evil stepmother'
Actor Dia Mirza married businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in Mumbai in 2021. In an interview with the Official People of India, the actor spoke about her stepfather, Ahmed Mirza, and stepdaughter, Samaira Rekhi. Here's what she said. (Also Read: Dia Mirza's son Avyaan celebrates birthday with Bipasha Basu, Neha Dhupia, Shreya Ghoshal's kids. Pics) Dia revealed in the interview that she didn't read many fairy tales growing up, which helped her not perceive her stepfather as someone she shouldn't accept. She then brought up Samaira and said, 'Thank god I didn't read fairy tales growing up. Because those would've created a whole different set of biases. Stepfathers, stepmothers are always evil. Which brings me to Samaira, who has saved my number on her phone as - Dia, not yet the evil stepmother. That's what fairy tales do, right? I wonder if she's changed the description under my name.' The actor recollected the last time she met her stepfather, remembering him fondly, 'When Abba married Mom, I started calling him Abba. In my child's heart and little mind, I was extremely accepting of him. He was not a hugger, not like a cuddler, not like someone who expresses his emotions. We managed to turn him into quite the hugger. I remember the last time I met him in Hyderabad before I went to an overseas shoot, during which time he passed away (in 2003). I'll never forget the hug he gave me and the tears he had in his eyes as he said goodbye.' Dia was four-and-a-half years old when her mother, Deepa, and father, Frank Handrich, divorced. She was six when her mom married her stepfather, Ahmed. In 2014, Dia married her longtime business partner, Sahil Sangha. They parted ways in 2019. After her marriage to Vaibhav in February 2021, they had their first child in May of the same year. Their son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, was born prematurely and was in the NICU for 2 months. Samaira is Vaibhav's daughter from his previous marriage. Last seen in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, Dia will soon star in Housefull 5.
Pink Villa
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'Baadshah' Shah Rukh Khan's Ra One director calls him 'middle class' and the reason will melt your heart
Shah Rukh Khan's stardom goes beyond borders. The King of Romance has been ruling the industry for decades now. While everyone knows about his riches, only those living in close quarters with him know that he is quite middle-class at heart. Recently, Ra One director Anubhav Sinha shared why more than brands, the Baadshah of Bollywood is happy to see his family happy, and that's the most middle-class thing ever! Shah Rukh Khan might be ruling the world and taking over global platforms like a boss, but he is also someone who likes to cook for his kids, listen to their high-school drama, and spend quality time with his family whenever possible. While chatting with Faye D'Souza, Ra One director Anubhav Sinha stated that SRK is a middle-class boy at heart. Backing his statement, the filmmaker opined that he's so middle-class, it's not even funny. And when Sinha told SRK this, the Pathaan actor agreed to it with quirky laughter. The IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack maker stated that Khan has all the money in the world, but that's not something that makes him happy. 'Does the Gucci make you happier or does the fact that your sister is happy make you happier?' quipped Anubhav, adding that the 'middle class' star is happier to see his sister Shahnaz and his kids (Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan, and AbRam Khan) smile. According to the Thappad director, the way the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai actor looks after his family is an achievement. 'it's difficult to be the guy who's that universally popular; let's not even talk about the money; to be rooted and grounded,' expressed Sinha about the 'phenomenal' Bollywood actor. Throughout the making of his movie, Ra One, the helmer kept telling Shah Rukh that more than making the film, it was a privilege to know him in person. Coming to Shah Rukh Khan's work front, he will be next seen in Siddharth Anand's upcoming action-thriller, King. The movie will mark his daughter, Suhana Khan 's, big screen debut with celebrated stars like Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, and more.
News18
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Patralekhaa On Industry Shift: ‘Women No Longer Stand Behind The Hero'
Last Updated: Patralekhaa was last seen in Phule alongside Pratik Gandhi. She portrayed Savitribai Phule in the film. Like any other sector, India's entertainment industry has also evolved. With fresh talent coming in, stronger stories being shared, and more meaningful roles for women, the industry has transformed. And Patralekhaa truly agrees. Once a male-dominated field, the entertainment industry has seen a noticeable shift, and Patralekhaa believes things have truly changed with time. In an interview with Zoom, she said, 'Such good parts are being written for women. You're just not standing like a post behind the hero. With platforms coming in, so much content being made, I feel women are getting better roles." This statement comes after the theatrical release of her film Phule last month, in which she stars alongside Pratik Gandhi. The film sees Patralekhaa portray Savitribai Phule, a social reformer who played an important role in challenging caste and gender norms in 19th-century India. Further elaborating on the changing landscape in the industry, the 35-year-old actress recalled her last released film Phule and highlighted, 'Pratik and I had equal parts in the film." She added that the position of women in society is steadily improving. Patralekhaa believes women today are more confident and assertive, ensuring that if something is deemed right for their male counterparts, it is equally right for them too. When asked if she feels she has received her due in the industry, Patralekhaa told the portal, 'I don't know whether I got my due or not, that I'll never be able to say. But to be offered a film like Phule is a very big achievement in itself. I don't have any regrets. I'm really happy with the work that comes my way, bit or small that's irrelevant. I just want to work with good makers and good scripts." Phule was released on April 25, 2025, after undergoing several changes and facing challenges from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) before finally reaching audiences. Patralekhaa made her acting debut with the critically acclaimed 2014 film CityLights and her performance received widespread praise. She starred opposite her now-husband, actor Rajkummar Rao. In 2017, she ventured into the OTT space with Bose: Dead/Alive. Before Phule, she appeared in Anubhav Sinha's web series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. First Published:
NDTV
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Patralekhaa On Being Called As Rajkummar Rao's Wife: "People Approach Me Only To Reach Him"
New Delhi: Patralekhaa is making headlines for her powerful portrayal of Savitribai Phule in Phule. The Anant Mahadevan directorial, currently running in cinemas, features Pratik Gandhi as the male lead. Patralekhaa, who has impressed audiences with her performances in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, Wild Wild Punjab and CityLights, recently opened up about something that bothers her — being known only as Rajkummar Rao's wife. In a chat with Galatta India, she said, 'I really hate it, just to be called Rajkummar Rao 's wife. I detest it, and I feel very small.' The actress added, ' Kyunki mera ek naam hai… mera ek astitva hai. (Because I have a name… I have an identity.)' Patralekhaa addressed the common assumption that her journey in the industry must have been easier due to her association with Rajkummar Rao. The actress said, ' Kyunki aapko lagta hai meri zindagi aasaan ho sakti hai ki mere husband… ya mere tab ke boyfriend… itne famous thay. But it's never easy if you are trying to establish yourself as an individual, to have your own career graph… it's very difficult. (People assume my life must've been easy because my husband, or then boyfriend, was so famous. But it's never easy when you're trying to build your own path and career graph. It's very difficult.)' Patralekhaa also requested the media to stop reducing her to just a tag. 'I'll never be comfortable with it… I'll fight it till the very end,' she said. The actress shared how filmmakers often approach her for movies and promise her a role, but only if she can convince Rajkummar Rao to be a part of the project. She said, ' Kabhi bhi log mere paas aate hai Raj tak pahuchne ke liye. Mere paas script lekar aate hai… not because they want me… but they want to cast him. Toh aapko samajh aata hai what's the bait… ki aap Raj ke paas lekar jao… ye film aapki. (People often approach me only to reach Raj. They bring me scripts not because they want me, but because they want to cast him. And then it becomes clear what the bait is they want me to take it to Raj, and the film is mine.)' Patralekhaa mentioned that she has always refused to involve Rajkummar Rao for any projects that approached her with ulterior motives. She stated firmly, 'It's below my dignity.' Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao got married in November 2021.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump's movie tariff threat alarms India's film makers
By Haripriya Suresh, Saurabh Sharma and Rishika Sadam BENGALURU/NEW DELHI/HYDERABAD (Reuters) -India's film industry, which earns roughly 40% of its overseas revenue from the United States, sounded the alarm this week about higher costs after President Donald Trump threatened a tariff of 100% on all movies produced beyond American soil. Film makers, producers and distributors in one of the world's largest film industries by output struggled to weigh the likely impact of such a tariff as Trump provided scant details, stirring more questions than answers. "The real question is how the term 'foreign produced' will be defined, and until that's clear, it's hard to say anything," said film maker Anubhav Sinha, known for his Netflix streaming series, "IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack". "It's not yet clear whether services like post-production will be affected." India's film industry employs 272,000 people, with overseas box office takings of about 20 billion rupees ($237 million) in fiscal 2024, or a tenth of total earnings, Deloitte and studio grouping the Motion Picture Association said in a report. Key Hollywood films with India scenes are Oscar-winners such as the rags-to-riches tale "Slumdog Millionaire", and the Osama bin Laden manhunt thriller, "Zero Dark Thirty", along with rom-com "Eat, Pray Love", and Batman outing "The Dark Knight Rises". In the absence of details on the planned levy, film producers worry it could double the cost of exporting their films to the United States, where people of Indian descent are estimated to number 5.2 million. "The United States is one of the most important overseas markets for Indian cinema, largely due to the substantial diaspora," said producer Madhu Bhojwani, reponsible for hits such as "Airlift", on workers evacuated from Kuwait during the Gulf War. "Any increase in ticket prices resulting from these tariffs would directly affect audience turnout, compounding the challenges posed by evolving consumer behaviour and broader industry headwinds." The cost-effective South Asian nation has also grown in stature as Hollywood's preferred hub for on-ground production and post-production services, especially in visual effects, since it offers a skilled talent pool. "Almost 10 to 15 (foreign) movies are shot in India every year, and our movie industry will be impacted very badly," said film trade analyst Komal Nahta. LIKELY HIT TO REVENUE Prominent Indian actor and producer Prakash Raj called Trump's move "tariff terrorism". If the tariff covers post-production services, the consequences will be bigger, added Bhojwani, the co-founder of Emmay Entertainment and Motion Pictures. "We can expect a potential decline in outsourced work from U.S. studios to Indian vendors, which could have notable implications for the Indian media services sector," she said. "If revenue from the U.S. drops, it could affect budget planning and profitability for Indian production houses," said Pradeep Dwivedi, chief executive of Eros International Media. "Big-budget films counting on overseas revenue could be restructured or scaled back." The move will also hurt smaller releases in the United States. "Even a 30% drop in revenue for such mid-scale movies would be a significant dent," said Raj Kandukuri, producer of a well-regarded film, "Pelli Choopulu", in India's southern language of Telugu. "There are a sizeable number of students in the United States who watch movies, they will not spend high on ticket prices." The planned levy might also drive a broader shift to digital platforms. "U.S. distributors might be less inclined to pick up Indian titles due to the increased cost," Dwivedi said. "This could result in fewer screens, smaller releases, and a shift toward digital platforms instead of theatrical. The tariff would likely accelerate a move toward direct-to-digital releases on platforms like ErosNow, Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu." ($1=84.2560 rupees) (Reporting by Haripriya Suresh in Bengaluru, Saurabh Sharma in New Delhi, and Rishika Sadam in Hyderabad; Editing by Dhanya Skariachan and Clarence Fernandez)
