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Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Success is saying no to work: Saif Ali Khan
Saif Ali Khan may be a versatile actor, but when it comes to defining success, his priorities are crystal clear — family always comes first. Speaking at the Arab Media Summit, the Sacred Games star offered a heartfelt take on what truly matters to him in life, drawing a distinct line between professional hustle and personal happiness. Unlike many who equate success with relentless work, Saif believes that real achievement lies in being present for loved ones. 'I hate coming home and seeing the kids already asleep. That's not success,' he said, emphasizing how crucial those fleeting family moments are. 'Success is being able to say, 'No, I need to go home now to catch that half hour with them.'' Saif added that he refuses to work when his children are on holiday, calling that time 'sacred.' He also shared the unique phase of life he's in — one that requires him to keep in touch with both his elderly mother and his young children. 'I'm at that crazy age where I have to call both my mom and my children,' he remarked. For the Jewel Thief actor, everyday family activities — cooking pasta together, sharing meals, or simply spending time with his kids — are the real markers of success. 'That's the real glue of life,' he said. Saif concluded his talk by stating, 'Success and privilege, for me, is being able to say no to work and yes to time with my family.' On the professional front, Saif is gearing up for a busy slate, including Race 4, a biopic with Rahul Dholakia, a yet-untitled project with Priyadarshan, and a social thriller directed by Hansal Mehta.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
What makes Saif Ali Khan ‘hate' coming to home? We bet you'll agree with his answer
Saif Ali Khan's talent extends far beyond his film roles. In his personal life, he juggles multiple important roles — as a father, husband, professional, and son, managing them all with calm dignity. Recently, he revealed his own definition of success: being truly present for his loved ones. The actor expressed his frustration at coming home only to find his children already asleep, feeling disappointed that he couldn't spend quality time with them. During the Arab Media Summit, Saif Ali Khan explained that, unlike the industry's usual emphasis on constant hustle, his concept of success is quite different. He described success as being centered around calmness, routine, and prioritizing family over chaos. He emphasized the importance of everyday moments that often go unnoticed but truly define a person once the cameras stop rolling. 'I hate coming home and seeing the kids already asleep. That's not success. Success is being able to say, 'No, I need to go home now to catch that half hour with them,'" he said and then added, 'We get four holidays a year, and when my kids are on break, I don't work. That time is sacred." Reflecting on this stage of his life, Saif shared that he is at an age where he needs to care for both his mother and his children. He remarked that initially, one assumes they only have to check on their parents, but eventually realizes the responsibility extends to both generations The Tashan actor emphasized that being present goes beyond mere physical presence; he highlighted the significance of showing up in small, everyday moments that often go unnoticed but are crucial for holding everything together. The Jewel Thief actor mentioned that while work is important, activities like cooking pasta together, sharing meals, and spending quality time with the children form the true foundation of life. Saif's viewpoint is straightforward and deeply rooted in reality. The Race actor believes that true success isn't about being in the limelight but is found in the simple, quiet moments, around the dinner table, during school holidays, and in prioritizing time with loved ones over public attention. He expressed that, for him, success and privilege mean having the freedom to say no to work and yes to spending time with his family.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Hero Krishnasai Receives NTR Award
Hyderabad: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of legendary actor and former Chief Minister Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), actor Krishnasai was conferred with the prestigious NTR Award. The award ceremony was organized by the Sathya Sangeetha International Foundation with the support of the Telangana Department of Language and Culture at Ravindra Bharathi. Telangana MLC and Legislative Council Opposition Leader Sirikonda Madhusudhana Chary, High Court Advocate Kanaka Durga, and Sathya Sangeetha International Chairman C. Omkar Raju presented the NTR Award to Krishnasai and felicitated him. Additional SP Ramdas and senior actor Murali Mohan also graced the event. On this occasion, the services rendered by the "Krishnasai International Charitable Trust" were widely appreciated by the dignitaries and organizers. They lauded Krishnasai for providing essential medical services and financial assistance to the underprivileged, describing him as a 'real-life hero' for his humanitarian efforts. Speaking at the event, Krishnasai expressed heartfelt gratitude to the organizers for honoring him. He stated that receiving an award named after the great NTR was a matter of immense pride. He also shared that the recognition has further strengthened his sense of responsibility toward social service. He reaffirmed his commitment to continue charitable activities through the "Krishnasai International Charitable Trust." Krishnasai has played lead roles in films like Sundarangudu and Jewel Thief. Through his charitable trust, he has been actively involved in numerous service-oriented programs, extending support to the needy irrespective of caste, religion, or region.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Can we break the curse of ‘bad content'?
In the age of infinite scroll and algorithmic curation, it's getting harder to define 'art'. For some, it's an exercise in profundity, full of intent and crafted with care. Others would argue that art is meaningless, removed from humanity's need to attach purpose to existence. Ironic as it may be, it is in this meaninglessness that 'content' these days finds a purpose. A brain-dead plot-less heist film (anyone watch Saif Ali Khan-starrer Jewel Thief yet?) can comfortably top the charts for days on Netflix. A frivolous show of an American woman fumbling through a Parisian love triangle can rack up four seasons. We can sneer and dismiss 'bad content', but people are watching — a lot, numbers show. In the second half of 2024 alone, viewers watched 94 billion hours of Netflix. In fact, the show mentioned above, Emily in Paris, was watched 58 million times worldwide. Recently, Will Tavlin's brilliant essay written for n+1 magazine spotlighted a worrying trend. It dove into Netflix's 'not second screen enough' secret. If the phone is your primary screen, then the show playing in the background, on your second screen, say your laptop or TV, must not interfere with it. In rejecting a script that's not 'second-screen enough', the OTT executives make space for content that fetches them views without the user ever watching. This economics of unwatchable content relies on our reduced attention spans. Now, this isn't an attack on Netflix, and 'casual viewing', where you watch but barely pay attention, is by no means a new phenomenon. After an eight-hour shift slogging through meetings and emails, there's an undeniable allure in letting your brain clock out for the day. Earlier, it would be what people called 'trash TV', one that didn't require much processing. Now, it's the shows tailor-made for casual viewing. The arcs are predictable, the dialogues are banal. You could even be re-watching something. You know how it ends; you could probably finish the dialogue before the actor. You can tune in and out as you please. The situation, however, is not cataclysmic. There are shows that still grip us, make us cry, laugh and even angry. There are scripts that demand our attention, dialogues that make it to Instagram captions, and plots that are discussed on Reddit threads. Take the recent British offering, Adolescence, for instance, which sparked conversations worldwide and piqued interest with its unique cinematography. Or the spy thriller Slow Horses on Apple TV that didn't stop serving even with four seasons. Friends in the OTT industry tell me that while filmmakers acknowledge reduced attention spans, not all cater to it. As a recent Indian Express report also found, second-screen writing isn't an industry-wide phenomenon just yet. Tavlin's essay revealed that Netflix wants screenwriters to have the characters clearly announce what they are doing. However, an Indian screenwriter, who wished to remain anonymous, explained that this concept of 'over-exposition' isn't new for Indian cinema at all. Think of any massy entertainer, whether for comedic relief or dramatic effect, characters are often too verbose about their intentions. A recent example from the Jewel Thief comes to mind (spoiler ahead). As our slick protagonist, played by Saif Ali Khan, tries to hack into a safe, he tells us it has four locks in total. The camera focuses as he opens two of them. Khan, rather redundantly, then announces, 'two down, two more to go'. Similarly, years back, in Om Shanti Om (2007), one of the scenes focuses on Pappu (Shreyas Talpade), who has conspired to light a photo frame on fire using an electronic contraption. But the circuit appears to break. After multiple cuts clearly showing that the wire has detached, Pappu proclaims that it is not working, lest the audience miss that fact. The 'second-screen' phenomenon, however, forces us to question: Why are OTT platforms churning out brain-dead content? As hard as it may be to admit, the answer may lie in our viewing habits. Even as I type this, my phone lights up with a notification. I glance over—just in case it's important. It rarely is, but what if this time? One thing leads to another. Now I'm watching a reel about five ways to style a saree, followed by a prodigal child singing Lata Mangeshkar, followed by a stand-up comic doing a knock-knock joke. Each bit of content — tiny, digestible, and deliberately non-essential — is just two seconds of my attention. In this constant feed of almost-entertainment, a carousel of casual viewing, nothing sticks; nothing wants to. Perhaps, the value of content today is not in its substance, but in its disposability. Sonal Gupta is a senior sub-editor on the news desk. She writes feature stories and explainers on a wide range of topics from art and culture to international affairs. She also curates the Morning Expresso, a daily briefing of top stories of the day, which won gold in the 'best newsletter' category at the WAN-IFRA South Asian Digital Media Awards 2023. She also edits our newly-launched pop culture section, Fresh Take. ... Read More
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Dekho baby, I still have options...': Dev Anand said to an actress when three girls were found in his room, the actress was...
In the Bollywood industry there have been many actors and actresses whose redefining charm and beauty created huge stirs amongst their fans. Many of them took the craze to new heights while many took drastic steps just to prove their unconditional love for their favourite star. Among these, there was one actor whose magnificent screen presence and personality created a huge benchmark amongst his ardent fans, especially for the girls and women who crossed their heights of craziness in the love of this actor. The Evergreen Star Of Bollywood Yes, here we are talking about none other than the legendary actor of Indian Cinema, Dev Anand also known as Dev Saab by his fanbase and lovers. The actor not only had charming looks but also made an iconic contribution and reshaped cinema with a new genre. He starred in many crime-investigation thrillers in that period that includes, 'Guide', 'Jewel Thief', 'Johnny Mera Naam', 'Hum Dono', 'Kaala Bazaar' and many more. When Dev Anand Gave An Important Piece Of Advice To… Recently, during a candid conversation with Radio Nasha veteran actress Mumtaz, who shared a very pleasant bond with Dev Saab shared some interesting stories about him. The actress shared that Dev Saab always remained very careful with his looks, she said that once the actor told her that if an actor dies, his corpse should look good. She further shared a bit of advice that was especially given to her by the actor. He said 'You should take care of your hair, your figure and yourself because you are what you look like and when you walk on the road, both men and women should turn their heads and see you, if you take care of yourself, you will never have to worry about your age. When The Actor Proved That Age Was Just A Number For Him During the same conversation, Mumtaz shared an interesting anecdote about Dev Anand. She said 'At the age of 85, Dev Sahab tried to prove her with an example that age is merely just a number for him. The actor asked his makeup man to open the door of his room and she saw that three women were standing outside as they were trying to get a glimpse of Dev Saab. Later, he told all three of them that he'd meet them again. He closed the door and said to me in his style 'Dekho baby, I still have options' and I just sat there and said, wow.' For the unversed, the two stalwarts of cinema featured together in two films which were both released in year 1971 titled 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' and 'Tere Mere Sapne' which received a huge round of applause from audiences and critics.
