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India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress was advised by Sanjay Dutt to leave Bollywood, has special relationship with Divya Bharti, her name is...
This actress stepped into world of dreams with stars in her eyes and courage in her heart. But amid the shimmer of fame and flashing cameras, two seasoned voices quietly hinted, perhaps your light belongs elsewhere. It wasn't rejection, just a redirection, one that would leave a lasting echo in her journey, who has been associated with star actress Late Divya Bharti. Which actress is this? Here we are talking about Kainaat Arora, the cousin of the late Bollywood actress Divya Bharti, who recently shared insights into her challenging journey in the film industry. Despite her familial connection to celebrated star, Kainaat faced significant hurdles in establishing her own identity in cinema. In a interview with IANS, Kainaat revealed that both Sanjay Dutt and Ajith Kumar had advised her against pursuing a career in Bollywood. During the filming of Mankatha, Ajith Kumar remarked, 'Kainaat, you are too simple. You need to be fully prepared because the journey is not easy.' Similarly, Sanjay Dutt cautioned her about the industry's challenging nature. Kainaat also spoke about the support she received from co-stars like Akshay Kumar, Vivek Oberoi, Ritesh Deshmukh, Mohanlal, and Gippy Grewal, who provided guidance and encouragement throughout her career. Who is Kainaat Arora? Originating from a small town in Uttar Pradesh, Kainaat's path to the film industry was unconventional. She moved to Delhi for studies, pursued a course at NIFT, and began modeling to support herself financially. This modeling experience eventually led her to opportunities in cinema. Kainaat's entry into Bollywood began with Khatta Meetha alongside Akshay Kumar, followed by a notable role in Grand Masti. Despite these opportunities, she struggled to achieve the same level of success as her cousin Divya Bharti. More about Kainaat Arora Previously, in many interviews, Kainaat has openly discussed the struggles she faced in the industry, including rejection and typecasting, which led her to step back. She remains active on social media and occasionally in public appearances, still carrying herself with the grace and confidence that marked her early days. Despite a promising start, Kainaat's filmography remains limited, with her roles primarily being guest appearances or supporting characters.


News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'You Are Too...': Why Sanjay Dutt Told Divya Bharti's Cousin To Leave The Film Industry
Last Updated: Best known for her bold appearance in 'Grand Masti', Kainaat Arora entered the film world with high hopes and a famous connection; she's the cousin of the late Divya Bharti News18 The glitz and glamour of Bollywood often conceal the difficult roads many actors travel before, during, and after their time in the spotlight. For actress Kainaat Arora, that path has been marked by comparisons, missed opportunities, and moments of brutal honesty, even from some of the industry's biggest stars. Best known for her bold appearance in Grand Masti, Kainaat entered the film world with high hopes and a famous connection; she's the cousin of the late Divya Bharti, the tragic superstar whose meteoric rise and sudden death in the early 1990s still cast a long shadow over Hindi cinema. But for Kainaat, that relationship turned into a complicated legacy. 'If Divya wasn't my cousin, maybe I would have had a better career," she told IANS in a recent interview, adding, 'Still, I am her biggest fan." She debuted with Akshay Kumar in Khatta Meetha and later worked in multiple Punjabi and South Indian films, yet success remained elusive. Despite sharing screens with major stars and playing glamorous roles, her career never quite gained the traction she'd hoped for. Her struggle, she says, was visible to everyone including her co-stars Ajith Kumar and Sanjay Dutt who advised her to leave the film industry. Recalling her time working with Ajith Kumar in Mankatha, she said that Ajith had once bluntly told her to leave the industry. 'Ajith told me, 'Kainaat, you are too simple. You need to be fully prepared because the journey is not easy'," she told IANS. Sanjay Dutt, according to her, had given her similar advice during the early phase of her career. Even her own parents were never fully on board with her decision to pursue films. 'I didn't plan to come into this field," she admitted, adding that things just happened, and she went along with the flow. Still, not everyone in the industry tried to talk her out of it. Talking about Akshay Kumar, who she credits for pushing her to do better, Kainaat said that he was 'motivating, funny, and extremely supportive on set". The actress also addmitted to learning a lot from her other co-stars like Vivek Oberoi, Ritesh Deshmukh, Mohanlal, and Gippy Grewal. 'Even though I'm Punjabi, Gippy helped me with diction when we were shooting in the US. I've learned so much silently just by observing these amazing actors. Ritesh, for example, is incredibly spontaneous; his one-liners were often improvised, and I was just absorbing everything like a student," she said. That journey, from a small town in Uttar Pradesh to the towering sets of Mumbai and beyond, hasn't been smooth, but it has been hers. Starting with modeling in Delhi, Kainaat slowly found her way into cinema, acting in films across languages and regions. 'It's not easy to move from a small town to a big city and find your place. I came to Delhi to study and pursued a merchandising course from NIFT. One day, while crossing the road, I got a modelling offer. I never thought I'd be doing modeling while still studying. I lived in a PG hostel, and money was tight. My father was facing business issues, and we had loans," she said. Her story is far from over. But whether it's being compared to Divya Bharti or being told to pack her bags, Kainaat Arora's journey reminds us how unpredictable and demanding the film world truly is, and how some actors continue walking the road, even when everyone says they shouldn't. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


News18
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Raj Shamani's Love Life, Kamiya Jani's Food Habits Revealed, Thanks To Archana Puran Singh
Last Updated: Archana Puran Singh asked Raj Shamani and Kamiya Jania about their personal life on the set of The Great Indian Kapil Show. Besides keeping fans hooked with her presence on The Great Indian Kapil Show, Archana Puran Singh continues to charm audiences through her YouTube vlogs. In her latest video, she welcomes popular content creators and journalists Raj Shamani, Kamiya Jani, Saurabh Dwivedi and Samdish Bhatia for a candid behind-the-scenes chat post their appearance on the comedy show. During a one-on-one chat, Archana cheekily asked Raj Shamani, 'You always figure out people's startups and other things, so is Raj figuring out his love life also?" To this, Raj admitted with a smile, 'Yes, I am, but I want to keep it very private." He also confirmed being in a long-term relationship, adding, 'Yes, there's one woman who has been by my side for a very long time." When Archana asked why he was so quiet, Raj responded, 'Main wait karta hu, koi mujhse puchega toh hi bolunga, nahi toh main nahi bolunga," prompting Archana to laugh and share, 'Main bhi, main bolti kam hu, hasti jyada hu." Archana Puran Singh In Conversation With Kamiya Jani In another fun segment, Archana caught up with Kamiya Jani, the face behind Curly Tales. After complimenting her hair, Archana asked her, 'Tum log itna kuch khate ho waha pe, but at 2AM in the night what does Kamiya crave for?" Kamiya revealed her go-to midnight snack is Haldiram's Khatta Meetha. She also added, 'But, I actually eat egg-toast in the middle of night." Archana jokingly added, 'Duniya ko itna kuch khilati ho, aur khud raat ko Khatta Meetha aur egg toast khati ho!" Kamiya admitted, 'Yes, they're my favourite." On The Great Indian Kapil Show, Raj also opened up about his viral podcast with Vijay Mallya. He recalled meeting the businessman in London and seizing the chance to request an interview. And this particular video eventually went viral. Kapil Sharma lauded Raj for his confidence and hustle, noting how no one had managed to get Mallya on record before. The Great Indian Kapil Show's New Episode The episode offered a perfect mix of humour, insight and personal anecdotes. While the podcasters shared unfiltered bits of their lives, Sunil Grover and Krushna Abhishek stole the show with their impeccable comic timing. view comments First Published: August 01, 2025, 16:53 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kainaat Arora reveals Ajith Kumar and Sanjay Dutt once advised her against entering Bollywood: ‘You are too simple, and the journey is not easy'
Actress Kainaat Arora recently opened up about the time she entered the film industry and how her co-stars, including Ajith Kumar and Sanjay Dutt , offered her valuable advice. She also mentioned that her parents were initially sceptical about her decision to pursue a career in showbiz. Kainaat Arora about Ajith Kumar and Sanjay Dutt's advise Ajith Kumar Faces Scary Crash Ahead of Dubai 24 Hours Race In a conversation with IANS, the Lailaa O Lailaa actress reflected on the wisdom shared by prominent actors such as Sanjay Dutt and Ajith Kumar. Both had cautioned her about the challenging nature of the industry. During the early phase of her career, Sanjay Dutt advised her to reconsider her decision to join films. She recalled how Ajith Kumar offered similar advice during their time together on Mankatha: 'Kainaat, you are too simple. You need to be fully prepared because the journey is not easy,' she quoted Ajith as saying. Kainaat about her family's support Kainaat further shared that her parents were initially uncertain about supporting her decision to enter the film industry. 'But when they saw my work being recognised, they became more supportive. They've always encouraged me to take up performance-driven, message-oriented roles,' she added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Kainaat also showered praise on her Khatta Meetha co-star Akshay Kumar for his camaraderie and professionalism. 'Motivating, funny, and extremely supportive on set,' she said about the actor. She mentioned learning valuable lessons from Vivek Oberoi , Riteish Deshmukh, Mohanlal, and Gippy Grewal. She revealed that Gippy helped her improve her diction while delivering dialogues in Punjabi—even though she hails from Punjab. Kainaat's work front Kainaat's big break came with Grand Masti, in which she portrayed the character Marlow.


News18
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Eng Vs Ind: Yashasvi Trolled Over 4 Catch Drops, Netizens Miss Virat-Rohit And Donald Trump
Last Updated: Cricket fans missed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the India-England Test match. Some internet users also missed presence of Donald Trump. Yashasvi Jaiswal was heavily trolled. England beat India in an extraordinary run chase in the first Test of a 5-match series on Tuesday, triggering a flood of memes on the internet, where users mocked Team India for losing despite setting a humongous target of 371. England chased down the total with 5 wickets in hand in 82 overs on the last day of the Test match. While people missed the presence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma – who retired from the longest format of the game ahead of the series – some even trolled Yashasvi Jaiswal for dropping four catch in the match, one of which came at a crucial stage on Day 5. Users also trolled US President Donald Trump over his repeated mediation claims between countries and linked his remarks to cricket. 'There's still hope. Trump could intervene and get India and England to agree to a draw," a user wrote on X. 'Congratulations India on getting 5 Centuries. Next time try and Win a Test match maybe," a troll page named Dinda Academy wrote. Congratulations India on getting 5 time try and Win a Test match maybe 🥶 — Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) June 24, 2025 A user missed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the match and posted an AI image with the caption, 'Bachcho pe chhoda to kya haal hua hai (We left it up to the youngesters and what has happened). A user shared the video of Yashasvi Jaiswal dancing near the boundary line during the match, which was caught on camera, and trolled him for dropping the catch. 'Yashasvi Jaiswal dancing, as he already helped England enough by winning them a test match after 6+ catch drops," the user said. Yashasvi Jaiswal dancing, as he already helped England enough by winning them a test match after 6+ catch drops.😹🙏🏻 #INDvsENG — U' (@18toxify) June 24, 2025 '100 runs banaye hai aur 200 runs worth 5 catch chod chuka hai," a netizen wrote. 100 runs banaye hai aur 200 runs worth 5 catch chod chuka hai 🙏 #INDvsENG — Avani Gupta (@cricketizlife) June 24, 2025 Jaiswal dropped Ben Duckett on 97, when India badly needed a wicket to stay in the game. The English opener went on to score a match-winning ton, scoring 149. 'Siraj and Bumrah with Yashasvi Jaiswal," a user shared an edited image from a comedy move Golmal 3. Siraj and Bumrah with Yashasvi Jaiswal 😡 #INDvsENG — Bruce Wayne (@_Bruce__007) June 24, 2025 'Dressing Room scenes. guess the characters??" another user wrote, sharing the meme from the movie Khatta Meetha, in which Johnny Lever says sarcastically, 'Yeh bhi meri galti hai (even this is my fault)". Dressing Room the characters?? #INDvsENG — Jai Updhyay (@jay_upadhyay14) June 24, 2025 'Yashasvi Jaiswal before this match," another one said, sharing the meme of Pakistani players dropping a dolly catch. Yashasvi Jaiswal before this match #INDvsENG — Binod (@wittybinod) June 24, 2025 Jaiswal earlier gave lifelines to Ollie Pope, Duckett, and Harry Brook when they were on scores of 15, 60, and 83, respectively, in the match.