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India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Madhuri Dixit's secret to stay healthy and fit at 58 is THIS delicious smoothie; check out its recipe
There is no one more beautiful and elegant than Madhuri Dixit. She has ruled the industry for about three decades, captivating audiences with her undeniable charm and impeccable acting skills. From her mesmerising dance moves to her iconic roles, she has indeed showcased her timeless appeal. Well, Madhuri Dixit has indeed worked hard to achieve success. Behind her dazzling looks and healthy skin is a life full of discipline and determination. The diva makes sure to exercise regularly, eat healthy, and seek ways to work on herself. For the unversed, Madhuri likes to indulge in plant-based milks, which are low in calories and high in nutrients. Taking way back, in 2023 the Dhak Dhak girl shared on her YouTube video that how she makes her delicious and favourite smoothie. Madhuri revealed that it is important to eat well and healthy amid busy lifestyle. The actress shared in the video, 'It is very important to eat healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle even while you are working or are in a hurry. Here are some healthy items you can eat on the go instead of opting for unhealthy takeout! I hope these help.' Madhuri further added, 'You can make this smoothie at night and carry it with you the next day. It is a healthy way to snack in between meals. I am sharing my very simple recipe with you.' While sharing the recipe, Madhuri shared, 'In a mixer, add 2 cups of frozen fruit, be it raspberries, strawberries or blueberries. Add half a cup of oat milk, almond milk or any milk of choice. To make the smoothie protein-rich, add 1 scoop or half a scoop of protein powder, whatever suits you. No need to add extra sugar, the fruits have enough sweetness.' She added, 'This is a great healthy snack, but you can also add some avocado to it, or some nuts, if you like. According to your taste, you can change it. You can snack on this smoothie all day long. But if making the smoothie is not possible, you can snack on mixed nuts or dried fruits, cut vegetables with hummus, cut fruits, and protein bars.' Madhuri Dixit's special smoothie includes the right nutrients and has a flavour that is good for everyone—from children to elders.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Janhvi Kapoor Likes Reel Claiming Madhuri Won Award For 'Vulgar Step' While Sridevi Was Ignored
New Delhi: Janhvi Kapoor hit the headlines for liking an Instagram reel which claimed Madhuri Dixit won a Filmfare award for a "vulgar step" while Sridevi was ignored even after delivering a "landmark performance." The post was shared on Reddit and it drew diverse comments from the Internet. What A clip went viral featuring a collage of Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi. The clip shows a still from Madhuri Dixit's Beta where she's seen dancing to the song Dhak Dhak Karne Laga. The video also shows a still from Sridevi's Khuda Gawah where she's seen delivering dialogues. The caption on Madhuri's clip read, "Did vulgar step song and did nothing in the movie and won Filmfare Best Actress Award." The Sridevi clip featured a caption, "Did double role landmark, acting carried the film on her shoulder, still ignored by Filmfare for Best Actress award." The video was shared on Reddit It showed Janhvi Kapoor liked the Instagram post. The Internet was divided. A section of the Internet also poked fun referring to Virat Kohli's infamous algorithm post after he liked Avneet Kaur's post on Instagram. Madhuri Dixit vs Sridevi Madhuri Dixit and Sridevi's rumoured rivalry during their heyday was a favourite topic of the tabloids and magazines. They never shared screen together. Last year, during an interview with News 18, Madhuri said she and Sridevi maintained deep respect for each other's work. She said, "Given the constraints, at that time, of commercial cinema - what works, what doesn't work, what is good, what is not good, what the family audience likes to watch... I think we still tried to play different characters, different roles within the constraints of commercial cinema and broke the glass ceiling by trying different kinds of characters, roles and that's what makes us unique." "We both had respect for each other. I respected her as an actor and what she had achieved working in so many different languages, which is amazing, and being successful in all of them," she said and added, "She was also very respectful, very sweet." In A Nutshell Janhvi Kapoor's recent action initiated a conversation on social media about Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit's rumoured rivalry.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Did Janhvi Kapoor throw shade at Madhuri Dixit? 'Like' on Insta post on 'vulgar dance' sparks speculation
Actor Janhvi Kapoor has sparked a stir on social media after 'liking' a reel on Instagram that claimed actor Madhuri Dixit won an award for her "vulgar step" in a song, while her mother Sridevi's performance in Khuda Gawah was ignored. Also read: Param Sundari teaser: Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor bring rom-coms back, fans can't get over Sonu Nigam's song Janhvi recently liked an Instagram Reel that drew a comparison between her mother, Sridevi, and Madhuri Dixit. The reel in question split the screen, juxtaposing two performances – one by Madhuri Dixit and the other by Sridevi. On one side, Madhuri Dixit's iconic dance sequence Dhak Dhak Karne Laga from the film Beta plays, with overlaid text reading, 'Madhuri in Beta - Did vulgar step song and did nothing in the movie and won Filmfare Best Actress award'. On the other side, Sridevi is shown in Khuda Gawah, which was also released in 1992, where she is seen giving an emotional speech. It came with text which read, 'Did double role with landmark acting that carried whole movie on her shoulder still Filmfare ignored her for Best Actress'. Notably, both films were released around the same time in 1992 – Beta starring Madhuri Dixit hit theatres on April 3, while Sridevi's film was released on May 8. A post shared by Old Bollywood (@magical_cinema1990) A screenshot of Janhvi's like on the reel has emerged on social media, especially on Reddit, sparking a debate among fans. One wrote, 'This is not the first time Sridevi was ignored ! She has given many powerful award winning performances'. The comments section is divided, with some users defending Madhuri's performances, while others feel Sridevi was under-appreciated. 'Not only this, Sridevi didn't get award for her Splendid performance in Laadla, Gumrah, Judaai, English Vinglish.. And unfortunately in 1986 and 1987 filmfare function was not happened, sri lost award for Mr. India and Nagina,' read one comment. One fan shared, 'Are we really surprised? This is Bollywood — it values dance, appearances, and glamour. No one cares about acting skills or talent'. One social media dismissed the debate as pointless, writing, 'All you guys need to get a life... I mean Madhuri vulgar in dhak dhak.... She was absolutely fantastic and show stellar in this song'. Meanwhile, others passionately argued over the merits of each actor's performances, with some labelling Madhuri's iconic song Dhak Dhak as sexy and fantastic. 'Madhuri Dixit without any doubt over Sridevi in khuda gawah for this year.... Madhuri was absolutely terrific in Beta,' one comment read. Another fan shared, 'Sorry but khuda guwah was not that good movie'. 'There is nothing vulgar about Dhak Dhak. It's so sexy,' shared one. 'Even she will come up with the algorithm story now," one social media user wrote on Reddit, referring to the controversy involving Virat Kohli and Tamannaah Bhatia, who claimed their Instagram accounts 'accidentally liked" a reel featuring Avneet Kaur and Deepika Padukone, respectively. Janhvi recently went to the 78th Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere and screening of her upcoming film Homebound. She will also be seen in Param Sundari opposite Sidharth Malhotra.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Janhvi Kapoor ‘Likes' Reel Claiming Madhuri Won Award For ‘Vulgar Step' While Sridevi ‘Ignored'
Last Updated: Janhvi Kapoor 'likes' viral reel shading Madhuri Dixit while praising Sridevi. Reddit reacts with jabs about 'algorithm likes' and accidental support. Janhvi Kapoor has found herself at the centre of an unexpected controversy online. The Mr. & Mrs. Mahi actress recently liked an Instagram reel that compared her late mother, legendary actress Sridevi, to Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit and social media users have been quick to react. The viral reel splits the screen between two performances. On one side, Madhuri Dixit's iconic dance sequence Dhak Dhak Karne Laga from the film Beta plays, with overlaid text alleging she won the Filmfare Best Actress award for a 'vulgar step" and 'doing nothing." On the other side, Sridevi is shown in Khuda Gawah, portraying a dual role. The text claims she was 'ignored" for delivering a 'landmark performance" that carried the film. Janhvi's like on the post hasn't gone unnoticed. A screenshot showing her Instagram handle among those who liked the reel is now going viral, particularly on Reddit, where fans and critics alike are debating the implications. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Old Bollywood (@magical_cinema1990) Many online users are accusing her of indirectly shading Madhuri while trying to boost her late mother's legacy. 'Even she will come up with the algorithm story now," one Reddit user wrote, referring to the recent controversy involving Virat Kohli and Tamannaah Bhatia, who claimed their Instagram accounts 'accidentally liked" a reel featuring Avneet Kaur and Deepika Padukone, respectively. Another comment read, 'Wait for her to join the Kohli-Tamannaah gang of accidental like posts." A third added, 'Yes, Madhuri's Beta was a hit, and she performed brilliantly. But acting-wise too, she earned that award. It wasn't just a dance number." Others took a more sarcastic tone, with one user joking, 'Another victim of the algorithm pandemic… hoping Instagram comes with a vaccine soon." Janhvi Kapoor has not issued a statement addressing the viral post or whether the like was intentional. However, with screenshots continuing to circulate and Reddit threads filling up with speculation, it's clear the internet isn't buying the 'accidental like" excuse just yet. First Published:
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Indian cinema's portrayal of women has evolved since the 90s
Picture Credit: X The representation of women in the Indian film industry has had a profound transformation from the 1990s to the present day. This evolution also shows the changes in India concerning gender roles, women's empowerment, and cultural perceptions. Women in Indian cinema in the 1990s In the 1990s, actresses like Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit became iconic figures who combined glamour with assertive screen presence. However, Indian cinema, especially Bollywood, was dominated by formulaic stories that often relegated women to stereotypical roles. Female characters were typically portrayed as submissive, self-sacrificing, or ornamental figures, existing to serve the male protagonist's storyline. The decade saw a surge in romantic and family-oriented films, such as 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge; and 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!', which, while commercially successful, often reinforced traditional gender roles. Renowned filmmaker Aparna Sen, whose 1985 film 'Parama' challenged norms by depicting a woman's extramarital affair, reflected on the resistance she faced to portraying women's desires authentically. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรด Bitcoin และ Ethereum - ไม่ต้องใช้กระเป๋าเงิน! IC Markets เริ่มต้นตอนนี้ Undo According to a Business Standard report she said during a discussion, "Now this is fairly commonplace, but at that time I was in for a lot of flak. Halfway through the premier of the film, several young men came up to me and raised questions about my idea of women's liberation. But some women thanked me in person for telling the story. After having finished making the film, I realised how the women in the country have been deprived". Women in 1990s Bollywood were often categorized as the "ideal bride" or the "vamp." The former was virtuous, family-oriented, and submissive, while the latter was judged for her independence. Films like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' portrayed characters like Simran, who, despite moments of rebellion, ultimately adhered to traditional expectations of Indian womanhood, reinforcing patriarchal norms. Parallel cinema, led by filmmakers like Shyam Benegal and Deepa Mehta, offered more nuanced portrayals, but these films catered to niche audiences and lacked the commercial reach of mainstream Bollywood. The rise of the "Angry Young Woman" The 1990s also marked the emergence of the "Angry Young Woman" archetype in parallel cinema, a response to the feminist movements gaining traction in India. Films like 'Mirch Masala' (1987, released widely in the 1990s) portrayed women like Sonbai, who resisted patriarchal oppression with defiance. This archetype challenged the hegemonic narratives of mainstream cinema, offering complex, empowered female characters. The shift in female representation Bhumi Pednekar opens up about portrayal of women on-screen, says the audience now don't just look at a heroine to add glamour on screen The 21st century, particularly the last decade, has witnessed a significant shift in how women are portrayed in Indian cinema. Female characters have become more complex, multi-dimensional, and central to the narrative. Films like 'Queen', 'Kahaani', 'Mary Kom', and 'Piku' showcase women as independent, resilient, and capable of carrying a film on their own merit. Actresses such as Kangana Ranaut, Vidya Balan, Deepika Padukone, and Taapsee Pannu have been at the forefront of this change. This transformation is also reflected in the rise of female protagonists in genres traditionally dominated by men, including action, thriller, and biopics. Taapsee Pannu's portrayal in 'Thappad' (2020), where she challenges domestic violence, are example of this trend. This also led to an increase in the growing acceptance of women as bankable leads marking a departure from the earlier industry mindset that male stars were the sole crowd-pullers. Moreover, actresses and filmmakers have increasingly spoken out against gender disparity in the industry. Priyanka Chopra and Anushka Sharma, for instance, ventured into film production to create more meaningful opportunities for women and also Deepika Padukone breaking pay norms by earning more than her male co-stars. As per an IANS report, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, known for women-centric films like 'Saat Khoon Maaf' (2011), has acknowledged this shift, "There was a time when the producers used to cut down the budget by 40 percent in case of a woman-centric cinema, but now things have changed. I think we as an industry are coming more towards equality in terms of gender." Bhardwaj's observation highlights the industry's growing acceptance of women-led narratives, driven by audience demand for authentic stories. The rise of women filmmakers has been instrumental in this transformation. Directors like Zoya Akhtar, Meghna Gulzar , and Alankrita Shrivastava have redefined Indian cinema with bold, female-driven stories. Akhtar's 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and 'Gully Boy' feature women who are integral to the narrative, not mere accessories. Similarly, Shrivastava's 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' (2016) sparked conversations about women's sexuality, challenging censorship and societal taboos. Speaking with IANS, Meghna Gulzar, whose 'Raazi' became one of the top-grossing Indian films, has highlighted the power of storytelling in reshaping perceptions: "I don't see my films as male or female-oriented; they're about people. But yes, giving women characters depth and agency is something I consciously strive for.' Her work also includes 'Chhapaak' (2020), based on acid-attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. The role of streaming platforms and women filmmakers The advent of streaming platforms has further amplified diverse narratives. These platforms have provided opportunities for unconventional themes, allowing filmmakers to explore complex female characters without the constraints of theatrical releases. Films like 'Bulbul' and series like 'Made in Heaven' showcase women navigating societal challenges with agency and depth. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
