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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Surveen Chawla says actors need to gain weight for South cinema: 'I was told you are too thin, nothing would bounce'
Actor Surveen Chawla started her acting journey with television shows like Kahin To Hoga and Kaajjal, and later earned recognition for her performances in Punjabi and Hindi cinema. In a recent interview with Hauterrfly, Surveen spoke about losing roles due to the 'TV actor' tag and recalled being asked to gain weight to work in South cinema. (Also Read: Surveen Chawla: Discrimination because of gender is everywhere, come together as a community to being a change) Surveen discussed the label of 'television actor' and recalled losing films because of it. She remembered people telling her 'you are exposed' and said, 'I was told, don't do this for some time. You should not be seen. You go down South, you need to put on weight; you come back here (to Hindi cinema), you need to lose weight.' When asked if actors really need to put on weight to work in South cinema, Surveen said, 'Yes, I was told you are too thin, slim because you won't have bosoms. Kuch hilega nahi (Nothing will jiggle), nothing will bounce. Now it's done a little more sophisticatedly. In my time, they were not so sophisticated. They told me to my face, so I gave it back to their face.' Surveen featured in popular television shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kahin To Hoga, and Kaajjal before making her Bollywood debut with the film Hum Tum Shabana in 2011. Over the years, she made her mark in Punjabi and Hindi cinema with films like Taur Mittran Di, Saadi Love Story, Singh vs Kaur, Hate Story 2, Parched, and more. Apart from this, she has also been part of several popular web series such as Sacred Games, Decoupled, and Rana Naidu. She was most recently seen in the series Criminal Justice 4. The show also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Asha Negi, Shweta Basu Prasad, Mita Vashisht, and Zeeshan Ayyub, among others, in key roles. Directed by Rohan Sippy and produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the series is available to watch on JioHotstar.
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Palak Tiwari reveals mom Shweta Tiwari is frugal: 'I got her first designer bag'
Actor Palak Tiwari is busy promoting her latest Romeo 3. She recently opened up about her mother Shweta Tiwari in an interview, giving details about her spending habits, saying that she is "frugal" and rarely spends on herself. (Also read: Ibrahim Ali Khan's sweet gesture at Bhootnii premiere reignites dating rumours with Palak Tiwari. Watch) Shweta had become a household name after the stupendous success of Ekta Kapoor's Kasautii Zindagii Kay. She was also reportedly one of the highest paid TV actors of that times. However, it seems like she is more of a saver than a spendthrift. In an interview with News 18, Palak talked about Shweta's spending habits and said, "My mom has worked too hard and too much in life. And that's why she's so simple and frugal all the time. It's not about being materialistic so much so as it's about rewarding yourself." Hence, Palak takes upon herself to pamper her mother by buying her expensive and branded items. 'With the kind of name that she has earned for herself, she should carry a bag that represents that. Why shouldn't she? But she doesn't listen to me. Eventually, I get fed up and buy her stuff. The first designer bag that she owned was bought by me for her because I got tired of that one jholi she kept carrying. I couldn't see her carrying that jholi anymore," shares Palak. Palak was last seen in film The Bhootnii, starring alongside Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, Aasif Khan, and Beyounick. Directed by Sidhaant Sachdev and produced by Deepak Mukut and Sanjay Dutt, the film was released in cinemas on May 1. She is currently gearing up for the release of Romeo S3 which also stars Anoop Singh as the male lead. Directed by Guddu Dhanoa, the film will release on May 16.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Shweta Tiwari lost her approximately Rs 93 lakh Mumbai flat to ex-husband Raja Chaudhary in divorce settlement
Shweta Tiwari , who often makes headlines with her bold and beautiful looks, is one of the most loved TV actresses. While the actress has made headlines several times over the years, one that caught many eyeballs was when she ended up losing her flat when she got divorced from Raja Chaudhary . About Shweta and Raja's marriage Shweta, best known for her role in Kasautii Zindagii Kay , was married to Raja Chaudhary previously. The former couple got married in 1998 and welcomed their daughter Palak in 2000. However, their marriage took an unexpected turn, and Shweta filed for a divorce in 2007. Things were mentally and emotionally challenging for the actress during the time. As a part of the settlement process, the actress gave her one-bedroom flat worth approximately 93 lakhs to ex-husband Raja Chaudhary. The actress's settlement and handing over her flat to her ex-husband was praised by the fans. The legal team initially proposed a joint ownership of the house between Raja and daughter Palak. However, Raja reportedly denied that. After her divorce from Raja Chaudhary, Shweta Tiwari found love again and married actor Abhinav Kohli in 2013. The couple welcomed their son, Reyansh, in 2016. However, their relationship soon hit a rough patch. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tired of Your 2BHK Looking the Same? HomeLane Get Quote Undo In 2019, Shweta filed a domestic violence complaint against Abhinav, marking the beginning of another emotionally difficult chapter in her life. The two separated the same year, and since then, Shweta has been raising her children as a single mother while continuing to focus on her career. Shweta is currently a single mother of two and is managing her personal and professional life perfectly. Shweta on work front On the work front, Shweta Tiwari, a familiar face on Indian television, has captivated audiences with her performances in shows like Parvarrish, Begusarai, Mere Dad Ki Dulhan, and Main Hoon Aparajita. She's also been a part of popular reality shows such as Nach Baliye, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and Khatron Ke Khiladi, where viewers got to see a more personal side of her beyond scripted roles.
News18
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Palak Tiwari Calls Mom Shweta ‘Frugal': ‘Was Tired Of Jholi, Got Her First Designer Bag'
Last Updated: Palak Tiwari hopes for mom Shweta Tiwari to 'reward' herself more often and carry bags that represent the name and brand that she has created for herself. Shweta Tiwari raised her children – Palak Tiwari and Reyansh Kohli – as a single mother after going through two troubled marriages. After becoming a household name with Kasautii Zindagii Kay in the early 2000s, she emerged as one of the highest paid female actors of Indian television. And yet, when it comes to money, she doesn't share the greatest relationship with it. A while back, while speaking to us, she had said that she only knows how to save money and that it's her daughter who's a spendthrift. Now, in an exclusive chat with News18 Showsha, Palak refers to her mother as 'frugal' and says that she doesn't know how to reward herself. 'My mom has worked too hard and too much in life. And that's why she's so simple and frugal all the time. It's not about being materialistic so much so as it's about rewarding yourself," she tells us. And that's why Palak doesn't think twice before pampering her by buying her expensive, branded items. 'She's a girl at the end of the day. She's still a girl at heart and every girl loves her bags. If you know that you can afford it and you deserve it, you should go for it. How much will she run behind me, nani and Reyansh? She doesn't give herself any luxury in life, which is why I ask her to prioritise herself once in a while. I tell her to stop buying my brother a new pair of shorts every two days. She can buy herself a nice bag with that money. She deserves it," says Palak. In fact, the first ever branded bag that Shweta ever carried was a gift to her from Palak. 'With the kind of name that she has earned for herself, she should carry a bag that represents that. Why shouldn't she? But she doesn't listen to me. Eventually, I get fed up and buy her stuff. The first designer bag that she owned was bought by me for her because I got tired of that one jholi she kept carrying. I couldn't see her carrying that jholi anymore," shares Palak. Offering us a glimpse into Shweta's habits and lifestyle, the Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and The Bhootnii actor says, 'But I understand. She's obviously a mother and for her, my money and her money is ghar ka paisa and she doesn't want that paisa to go to Louis Vuitton (laughs). But I love spoiling her." On the work front, Palak is gearing up for the release of her film, Romeo S3, which happens to be the first film that she signed and shot for. Speaking about how Shweta accompanied her to the set momentarily, she remarks, 'She did come to the set on the first day of shoot. She said to my director, 'Sambhal lena meri lallu ko. Meri gadhi abhi tumhaari hui. Please dekh lena usse.' I think any mother would behave that way. But a few moments later, she left because she couldn't watch the shoot anymore (laughs)."
News18
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
‘The Transition Is...': Parth Samthaan On Facing Struggles With Typecasting
Last Updated: Parth Samthaan was recently seen in the popular TV show CID as ACP Ayushmann. Parth Samthaan, widely known for his role as Manik Malhotra in Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan, recently made his TV comeback as ACP Ayushmann in the iconic TV series CID. The actor became a household name with Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan, which first aired on TV and later moved to the OTT space. Over the years, Parth has appeared in a number of TV shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay and MTV Warrior High, closely followed by his roles in films and web shows. Despite the expansive career graph, Parth Samthaan strongly believes in the hardships of breaking free from typecasting. In a conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Parth opened up on how fans initially react after seeing actors in a new role, after enjoying their performance in a character for a long time. Speaking on the transition between films and TV shows, he said, 'The switch is tough as television is something which leaves a mark on everyone's mind as it goes on for a longer time. Films are different, as you watch them for two hours, and then you forget them. It can linger on your mind for a few hours and maybe a day or two, and that's it. But television is something that is part of your daily life. People see you everyday at 8:30 PM, then you are on OTT, and then on the news. The character remains constant around you, and it goes for several years." The actor went on to explain how it wasn't easy for him to switch between roles in the beginning, as fans didn't like him in newer roles. 'They would give me a heads-up about not liking my current roles and going back to the previous ones," he continued. Elsewhere in the conversation, Parth Samthaan spoke about his popular show, Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan, revealing how its success came with a lot of challenges. 'The show gave me success, but it also took a lot away from my personal life. That happened with other actors as well, who were a part of the show. Our personal lives were screwed, were dismantled, were a mess," he shared. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Parth Samthaan (@the_parthsamthaan) On the work front, Parth, who recently exited from CID, is yet to announce his next project. First Published:
