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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sooraj Pancholi says actors pay Rs 30 lakh to appear in podcasts with top guys: ‘I too received the offer'
Back in 2020, when COVID-19 pandemic hit the world, it closed down filmmaking globally. All the major morning and late night shows struggled with productions, some moving them into their homes like Jimmy Fallon's Tonight Show. The news channels were all about the developments of the new virus across the world, but stars and personalities were still hungry for attention. It was around this time when podcasts and YouTube shows emerged as safer alternatives for stars to reach out to their audience and stay in news. By the time the pandemic subsided, these podcasts had become foundational. It became so sensational that landing a spot on top podcasts or YouTube shows became a competitive thing for the stars and their PR teams. Now, these podcasts hold so much power that they reportedly charge actors to feature them on their podcasts, with some even rejecting them saying, 'they are not the right fit.' In a recent conversation with Hindi Rush, actor Sooraj Pancholi said the top podcasters charge Rs 30 lakh to feature people on their podcast. He said, 'I have heard that there are a few actors who charge about Rs 30 lakhto do a podcast. Is this true? I am just wanting to know because I have come here for free. Pay me at least Rs 30,000.' When the podcasters revealed that now the tables have turned, Sooraj quickly added, 'Yes, I have heard that too that the podcasters who have good viewership charge Rs 30 lakh to get you on their podcast.' He admitted that he too had received a similar offer from the top guys. He added, 'But it makes sense as they give you viewership. They have put immense hard work to grow their page so I think why not? Because we cannot deny the fact that they have great viewership.' ALSO READ | Mohan Babu was howling when he got to know about co-star Soundarya's death, shares Vishnu Manchu: 'Our family went through a lot of pain and trauma' Previously, Comedian Kareem Rahma, the host of digital interview series Subway Takes recently shared that he declined to feature I Feel Pretty star Amy Schumer on his show when her team reached out to him. He said, 'I will probably get in trouble for this, but Amy Schumer. Let's just say she wasn't the right fit.' Since posting the first episode in 2023, Subway Takes has featured personalities like CHarli XCX, Cate Blanchett, and Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz, among others. SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma has over 420k subscribers on YouTube. According to Vulture, it became gospel that Donald Trump won his second presidency in part because he successfully courted Joe Rogan and a slew of other new-media hosts while Kamala Harris didn't. According to Forbes, there are over 540 million listeners globally, making brand leverage podcasts as a core component of their marketing strategies. Now, several celebrities have also taken up this opportunity to build their own podcasts. In India, actors including Kalki Koechlin, Neha Dhupia, Rhea Chakraborty, and Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda have their own podcasts. For Rhea Chakraborty, her podcast Chapter 2 became her grand comeback into the showbizz after actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, where she spoke extensively about her struggles and time in jail. Even Rebel Kid Apoorva Mukhija turned to a podcast after her Samay Raina controversy. The three weeks old podcast today boasts over 2.2 million views.
CairoScene
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Comedian Kareem Rahma & Wife Karina Muslimova Star in Gap Campaign
Gap's latest series puts the spotlight on real, everyday style, worn by the people shaping culture in their own way - including comedian Kareem Rahma. American casualwear label Gap has created an ongoing series shedding light on artists within its community. This time, the brand follows Egyptian-American comedian Kareem Rahma and his wife Karina Muslimova as they go about their day in Brooklyn, chilling between creative projects, parenthood and everything in between. For Rahma, dressing is all about function. Whether he's shooting an episode of 'Subway Takes', performing with his band 'Tiny Gun', or moving between projects, he needs outfits that keep up. 'I usually leave the house for 10 hours and go to a lot of different places,' he explains in his Gap campaign. 'So, I like clothes that are layered, functional, comfortable, and make me feel cool.' He keeps it effortless in an Oversized Denim Chore Jacket and '90s Loose Khakis in the campaign. Muslimova, a writer and artist, sees fashion the same way. 'Because I'm a mom, comfort is the most important thing,' she says. 'I like to have some fun. I'll play around and combine things that usually don't go together, or add my own touch with accessories.' In the campaign, she does just that, styling the Men's Oversized Trench Coat and Horseshoe Jeans with her own vintage Gap scarf.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kareem Rahma's ‘SubwayTakes' Announces Podcast Launch in Partnership With Talkhouse Network (EXCLUSIVE)
Kareem Rahma's popular 'SubwayTakes' talk show is entering the podcast space with the announcement of a partnership with Talkhouse Network, the media company that comprises shows including Blank Check, Alison Roman's Solicited Advice and How Long Gone. As part of its launch, announced exclusively on Variety, the 'SubwayTakes Uncut' podcast has released its first episode with guest Hasan Minhaj, which can currently be watched or heard where podcasts are available. Listeners and viewers can expect appearances from Jane Goodall and John C. Reilly on future episodes. 'I am excited to spend more time on the train,' says Rahma. 'When Talkhouse said they would pay for my monthly MetroCard, I knew they were the best partner for this podcast.' Launched in March 2023, 'SubwayTakes' was co-created by Rahma and Andrew Kuo, and has since amassed over 700,000 Instagram followers and elicited hundreds of millions of views across social media. Each segment opens with Rahma asking 'So what's your take?,' prompting hot take responses from a slew of guests including FKA Twigs, Lil Nas X, Gwen Stefani, Halsey, Omar Apollo and many more. 'One of the most exciting things is that most people have only seen these 90 second clips of Kareem (to the tune of billions of views!),' says Talkhouse President Ian Wheeler. 'As I've come to know him, he's just one of the smartest, most insightful people… I really cannot wait for everyone to spend more time with him in these longer form conversations and all of the other many extensions he's working on.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
