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Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sawadika Koh Samui: This island in Thailand is emerging as a favourite with filmmakers in Bollywood and the West
Imagine this: walking barefoot on white sand beaches in the warm glow of the rising sun. The pristine waters make you forget all about your phone and 'urgent Zoom meetings'. Did this image take you to Thailand? This Southeast Asian country's stunning locales have been a favourite backdrop for Bollywood shoots — from the title track of Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) at Phra Nang Beach in Krabi to Housefull 2's (2012) song Do You Know and the destination wedding scenes from Student of the Year (2012). In 2024, over 2.1 million Indian tourists visited Thailand, making India the country's third-largest tourist market. And 2025 is already seeing strong momentum. With more direct flights, and a collective craving for sun and sand, Indians are heading to Thailand in droves — and discovering gems like Koh Samui along the way. The island of Koh Samui, right off the east coast of Thailand, is known for its beaches, nightlife, and warm hospitality. It's growing popularity was evident to the author as throngs of international travellers waited for their connecting flight from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. The more than hour-long flight touched down on Koh Samui International airport's runway — bordered with breath taking greenery that set the tone for what's to come. Like the food. When in Thailand, especially Koh Samui, start with a sip of the freshest coconut water you'll ever taste. Trust us, you're not ready for it. From street-side mango sticky rice and local specialties like salapao (Thai-style steamed buns) to the seven-course meal at Tree Tops Signature Dining at Anantara Lawana — every dish is out of this world. Besides what Koh Samui already offers, another reason why it's become a trendy travel destination is thanks to the new season of The White Lotus. Yours truly got to experience some of the spots that featured on the show, including Anantara Bophut and Anantara Lawana resorts. The White Lotus effect basically attributes the show's appeal for boosting travel at whichever location it's set in. Hotels have reported as much as a whopping 104% year-over-year increase in web-traffic from users after the show's third season released earlier this year. The library of Anantara Bophut became a jewellery store that gets robbed, while the stunning entrance was retained as is for the fictional White Lotus resort. It's surreal to see the lamps bringing the night to life, just like they did on the show. The Singing Bird lounge, nestled atop a 120-year-old tree at Anantara Lawana, featured as a bar on the show. And you realise why the makers chose it as you experience it yourself. No wonder viewers were curious. After the show's premiere in February, a travel portal reported that search results for Koh Samui increased by 15% compared to the January average and by 50% compared to the same time in 2024. Samui Elephant Sanctuary, Bophut - Set on forested land, it's like a retirement home for rescued elephants Fisherman's Village, Bophut - A historical part of Bophut with preserved traditional buildings Chaweng Beach - The longest and popular beach in Koh Samui Lamai Night Market - A lively walking street for your shopping and street food fix
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rakesh Roshan joins Hrithik Roshan in their FIRST-EVER ad together; fans call it 'sweet surprise'
Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan launched his son Hrithik Roshan in Bollywood 25 years ago with Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai , which became a huge hit and made Hrithik an overnight star. After working together on several films, the father-son duo has now come together on screen again after a long gap. The Ad: A Trip Down Memory Lane Hrithik and Rakesh Roshan have come together on screen for the first time in an advertisement, starring in a commercial for a vehicle lubricant brand. The ad begins with Hrithik whistling the iconic Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai tune while refueling his car. When a friend asks if he's ever looked back at how far he's come, Hrithik says, 'Not yet.' The ad then follows the duo on a nostalgic road trip to where it all began. As they admire the scenic view, Rakesh joins Hrithik and asks, 'How was your journey?' Hrithik responds with just one word: 'Unforgettable.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Rakesh's Heartfelt Tweet Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan shared the advertisement on Twitter, expressing his joy: "A moment I'll cherish forever — sharing the screen with my son for our very first commercial together. Here's to creating memories, both on and off camera :)." Fans Celebrate the Special Moment As soon as the ad made it to social media, fans were overjoyed to see the father-son duo unite on screen for the first time. While one user wrote, 'Wow. Sharing the screen after so many years. Father-son duo. The Roshans', another one added, 'That's such a special moment! Making memories like that is priceless. Here's to many more adventures together!' A user also commented, 'I love the ad, Sir. Good to see you both on screen." One more added, "Such a sweet surprise'. A Legacy of Collaboration Hrithik first appeared as the young version of his father's character in the 1980 film Aap Ke Deewane. He also worked as a child artiste in Bhagwan Dada, starring his father, Rajinikanth, and Sridevi. Over the years, the father-son duo has collaborated on several successful films, including Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Koi... Mil Gaya, and Krrish. Hrithik Takes Over the Directorial Baton Rakesh Roshan, who was originally set to direct Krrish 4 , has now passed the reins to his son, Hrithik, who will be making his directorial debut with the film. In addition, Hrithik has the highly anticipated War 2 , co-starring Jr NTR and Kiara Advani , set to release on August 14.
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rakesh Roshan cherishes sharing screen with son Hrithik Roshan in their first ad, fans call it ‘sweet surprise'. Watch
Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan launched his son Hrithik Roshan in Bollywood 25 years ago with the film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. The film turned out to be a blockbuster, making Hrithik an overnight star. The father-son duo, who have collaborated on several films, have now reunited on screen after a long time. (Also Read: Hrithik Roshan to debut as director with Krrish 4; hints of his interest in filmmaking were there all along) Hrithik and Rakesh featured together in an advertisement for the first time. The two reunited on screen for a vehicle lubricant brand commercial. The ad shows Hrithik whistling the Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai tune while fuelling his car. When his friend asks him, "Have you ever turned back to see how far you've come?" Hrithik replies, "Not yet." This is followed by both of them taking a road trip to 'where it all started.' As they take in a scenic view, Rakesh Roshan enters the frame and asks Hrithik, 'How was your journey?' to which Hrithik replies, 'Unforgettable.' Sharing the advertisement on Twitter, the filmmaker wrote, "A moment I'll cherish forever — sharing the screen with my son for our very first commercial together. Here's to creating memories, both on and off camera :)". Fans were thrilled to see the father-son duo on screen together for the first time. One fan wrote, "Wow. Sharing the screen after so many years. Father-son duo. The Roshans." Another said, "That's such a special moment! Making memories like that is priceless. Here's to many more adventures together!" A third commented, "This brought happy tears to my eyes." Another fan wrote, "I love the ad, Sir. Good to see you both on screen." One more added, "Such a sweet surprise." Hrithik Roshan first played the young version of his father's character in the 1980 film Aap Ke Deewane. He also worked as a child artiste in the film Bhagwan Dada, which featured his father, Rajinikanth, and Sridevi in key roles. The father-son duo have collaborated on several hit films, including Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Koi... Mil Gaya, and Krrish, among others. Now, Rakesh — who was earlier supposed to direct Krrish 4 — has handed over the baton to his son. Hrithik will now be making his directorial debut with Krrish 4. Apart from this, the actor also has the much-anticipated War 2, which also stars Jr NTR and Kiara Advani, and is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 14.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ameesha Patel breaks silence on catfights in Bollywood as she reacts to Bipasha Basu's old body-shaming remark: ‘I've never pulled people down'
Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel recently spoke about the most discussed 'catfights' in Bollywood and her cold war with Bipasha Basu , after both of them took a dig at each other during an old appearance on Karan Johar's Koffee with Karan . She admitted that she has had no 'catfights' with anyone. In a recent interview with Filmymantra, Ameesha was asked about the supposed catfight between Kareena Kapoor Khan , Bipasha Basu, and herself. The 'Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai' actress shared that she had no such fight with anyone but acknowledged that many rumours have been spread about her. 03:00 Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover were spotted at Mumbai Airport Ameesha on catfights by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo When asked about Bipasha Basu body-shaming her during one of the Koffee with Karan episodes, Ameesha said, 'I never gave an answer. I think the insecurities inside, you take them out and voice them. However, you shouldn't do it on a public platform, which is what I feel. But they did, and to each his own. In fact, when Lara (Dutta) and Bipasha said this on Koffee with Karan…' Koffee with Karan appearance Ameesha revealed that she was supposed to appear on the talk show with Arjun Rampal , but unfortunately, he fell ill days before the show, and they could not appear together. 'Karan had asked me, 'What would you like to say next week on the show?' I said, 'Karan, no comments. I don't comment.' And he turned around and said, 'Oh, your typical well-bred South Bombay manners.' I said, 'Yes, I am like that. I don't, I've never in my career retaliated and pulled people down. People have done that to me, but I've never done it. I've never stooped that low, and I don't believe in it,'' she further added. Ameesha was last seen in 'Tauba Tera Jalwa' by Akashaditya Lama.
NDTV
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Ameesha Patel Calls Out Inappropriate Behaviour During Public Events, Recalls An Incident During Gadar Shoot
Ameesha Patel is known for blockbusters like Kaho Hai and Gadar. Her film Gadar 2 with Sunny Deol on August 11, 2023, broke all box office records and she has been having a lot of media interactions since then. In a recent interview with Filmy Mantra, Ameesha spoke about a shocking incident where she slapped men for inappropriate behaviour in extremely crowded places. She further revealed that this usually happens to women in overly crowded places. She said, " Yeh aksar auraton ke saath hota hai, ladkiyon ke saath hota hai crowded places mein. Naa ki mein ek actor hu, naa ki kyunki mein public platform mein hu. Yeh hota hai kyunki hum ladkiyan hai, hum aurat hai." (This often happens to women and girls in crowded places-not because I'm an actor or on a public platform, but simply because we are women)." Revealing more details of the horrific incident during the shooting of Gadar, Ameesha narrated how a crowd of 20,000 people had gotten together at a real train station. During one of the pivotal scenes in the film, the actress got herself embroiled in the chaos that unfolded. While the actress was focused on her emotional scene, she recalled how she had sensed some inappropriate behaviour in the crowd. She was enraged as she immediately called it out and asked the film crew to take action. She further added that after that the director ensured complete safety on set and police protection was also provided. Ameesha further revealed the discomfort that she has experienced at multiple public events, but how she has never hesitated to hit back when needed. She said, "I have turned them down and slapped them. I think every woman should because protecting yourself is your birthright. Anybody be it a stranger, family member, or friend; if a woman is touched inappropriately, she should give it back."
