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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Actor-fitness icon Milind Soman completes 30 years in entertainment: Part of narratives that align with my well being
As he celebrates 30 years as an actor, Milind Soman is looking forward to the 'best phase' of his career so far. Actor Milind Soman 'This is going to be a great year for me,' says the actor-model, looking back at his many years in the industry. The 59-year-old who was recently seen in The Royals adds, 'My experience has allowed me to truly grasp the nuances of acting. Today, I know the layers of this craft; I enjoy my work and bringing my characters to life.' The actor shares that he has allocated one hundred days a year to acting, he says, 'This is to ensure that I am part of good narratives that align with my priority for health and well-being. I believe in balancing work and life. If I am not in a fit and healthy space, it will sooner or later impact my work.' "One should prioritise a healthy being. Otherwise, earning money only to spend it on health issues yields no gain. Over the years, I have learned to focus on my well-being and cultivating happy surroundings, as that is what truly allows you to enjoy your professional life," Milind explains. Milind is making significant in-roads in the streaming space — he is all set to return to the small screen with Four More Shots Please! as well as an untitled Tamil web series with actor Vijay Sethupathi. As for OTT, he believes, 'is the place to be.' However, he asserts that his passion transcends mediums: 'Irrespective of medium, space, or region, I just want to work.' After spending three decades in entertainment, the actor shares that his priority is maintaining a healthy work-life balance. 'I've allocated 100 days a year to acting to ensure that I'm part of good narratives that align with my priority for health and well-being,' he says.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Laughter Chefs 2: Avika Gor makes entry with fiancé Milind Chandwani; says 'Laughter Chefs was our fun little prep before Pati Patni Aur Panga takes over our lives'
From debuting as television's most iconic child bride to now stepping into her real-life bahu era, Avika Gor 's journey with the channel has truly come full circle—this time, with her fiancé Milind Chandwani right by her side. The couple made their first-ever television appearance together on the semi-finale of Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment, just ahead of their upcoming reality show Pati Patni Aur Panga – Jodiyon Ka Reality Check. What unfolded on set was nothing short of delightful. While Avika made herself perfectly at home—steering clear of the stove and floating freely between stations—Milind was put through the paces with quirky tasks, surprise games, and Bharti's relentless leg-pulling. But instead of shying away, he jumped into the chaos with full spirit, turning what could've been a quiet debut into an unexpectedly entertaining one. The episode served up more than just flavour; it gave viewers a front-row seat to a couple enjoying themselves entirely on their own terms. With the semi-finale turning up the energy several notches, this one's definitely not to be missed. Avika Gor reflects on her experience with Milind Chandwani for the very first time on national television, "It was special to return to a TV show—and this time, with Milind by my side. 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 Laughter Chefs is a show I've followed since the beginning, so being part of the semi-finale felt like something I just had to do. Watching Milind experience it all for the first time—the energy, the madness, the fun—and seeing how naturally he blended in made me so happy. Bharti and I kept chatting about how much fun he was having. I've also known Aly and Karan for years now, so catching up with them on a set where no one's taking themselves too seriously just made the whole day even better. Honestly, not being trusted with actual cooking turned out to be a blessing. I floated around, got pulled into jokes, and had the best time. Laughter Chefs was our fun little prep before Pati Patni Aur Panga took over our lives.' On the sets: Avika Gor talks about Laado 2
India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Sunny Hinduja on his role in Manoj Bajpayee starrer The Family Man: ‘Har kirdaar ki apni…'
Renowned actor Sunny Hinduja is currently gearing up for his upcoming series Bharat Startup Yatra, helmed by actor-director Shashie Verma. The actor is best known for his portrayal of 'Sandeep Bhaiya' in the series 'Aspirants' and stand-alone series 'Sandeep Bhaiya' which has already gained a cult status amongst fans. Meanwhile, Sunny has also received huge love for his portrayal of Milind in Manoj Bajpayee's thriller series 'The Family Man', helmed by the talented Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. The series also features Sharib Hashmi, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Priyamani, Sharad Kelkar, Ashlesha Thakur, Abhay Verma, Darshan Kumar and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Sunny Hinduja On His Role In The Family Man During a conversation with when Sunny was asked about his portrayal of Milind's character as his story was ended in the Season 2, Sunny mentioned that every character has its journey and also shed light on the speculation of having Milind's backstory in the upcoming season. Sunny said, 'Dekho, koi backstory, kyunki Milind toh season 2 mein mar gaya, lekin kuch naa kuch zikar hona chahiye, main bhi sad hoon uss cheez ko lekar, but thik hai har kirdaar ki apni journey hoti hai, it was very well written. (Look, some backstory, because Milind died in season 2, but something should be mentioned, I am also sad about that thing, but it is okay, every character has his own journey, it was very well written.)
Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Deepak Tijori reveals Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar was 75% shot with Milind Soman before being shelved: ‘Mansoor Khan was depressed, thinking he…'
Aamir Khan's coming-of-age sports drama Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar is one of the most acclaimed and iconic cult classics in the Hindi film industry. While the movie continues to enjoy a loyal fan base even today, not many know that it was once shut down after the film's director — and Aamir's cousin — Mansoor Khan realised he had cast the wrong actor in a key role. In a recent interaction, Deepak Tijori, who eventually played that character, shared that he wasn't the first choice for Shekhar Malhotra. He revealed that despite auditioning for the part, he was initially rejected, and the character was given to Milind Soman. He told Bollywood Bubble, 'Milind was doing the film. I had auditioned for it, but I was rejected. I was upset because I was rejected despite giving such a good performance. Then I had moved on, and thankfully, my film Aashiqui (1990) worked.' Deepak shared that after 75 per cent of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar was shot with Milind, the makers realised he wasn't right for the role. He said, 'So they had shot 75 per cent of the film with Milind. I used to hear stories that there was a problem going on on the sets of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. But since I was not involved with the film, I didn't pay attention. I moved on, ended Aashiqui and Sadak (1991).' After getting rejected from Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Mahesh Bhatt turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Deepak and cast him in his films Aashiqui and Sadak. It was Mahesh Bhatt who encouraged Deepak to give Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar another shot. Recalling the same, he said, 'Mahesh Bhatt asked me to go and meet Mansoor Khan. I refused. But he—you know how he would give galis… It's his love and affection… So I agreed to meet Mansoor, and there I got to meet Nasir Hussain sahab.' It was only after the legendary producer-director and Aamir Khan's paternal uncle, Nasir Hussain, insisted that Deepak agreed to do the film. 'Nasir sahab told me that you have to do this, and I said 'hukum'. I just wanted to confirm that they had informed Milind about this. Nasir sahab confirmed to me that it had been done.' Sharing how the film was temporarily shelved due to the wrong casting, Deepak said, 'I got to know something on the 30th anniversary of the film… Aamir and Mansoor told me that the film had shut down and Mansoor was in depression because he thought that he had wasted all his father's money. The film was restarted after I came in.'
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Milind Kumar: Bringing Experience & Class to American Cricket
Milind Kumar shares his story of transitioning from India's competitive domestic circuit to the ambitious world of Major League Cricket — and how he hopes to inspire the next wave of cricketers in the USA. With a wealth of experience and hunger to succeed, Milind talks about his goals, learnings, and the exciting growth of American cricket on the global stage. An experienced hand leading the charge as USA builds its cricket future. Read More
