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Time of India
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bigg Boss Malayalam 7: Host Mohanlal steals the show with iconic ‘Kurta and Mundu' look
Mohanlal captivated audiences at the Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 premiere with his elegant ethnic attire. He made a grand entrance in a wine-red silk Kurta and white Mundu, setting a royal tone for the evening. Throughout the event, Mohanlal showcased his style with three impressive costume changes, blending tradition and modern elegance, reaffirming his status as a style icon. Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 not only excited fans with the lineup of celebrities entering the house but also had everyone eagerly waiting to see what the show's legendary host, Mohanlal , would wear for the grand premiere. The superstar did not disappoint, stealing the spotlight with his elegant and much-loved ethnic attire. For the first time in the history of Bigg Boss Malayalam, Mohanlal appeared on the premiere in a classic Kurta and Mundu look, instantly becoming the talk of the town. The actor made three costume changes throughout the event, each outfit more impressive than the last, showcasing his effortless charm and grace. The grand unveiling of the Bigg Boss house was marked by Mohanlal's majestic walk from the garden, dressed in a stunning wine-red designer silk Kurta paired with a pristine white Mundu. This striking combination added a royal touch to the occasion, making it one of the evening's unforgettable moments. Later, Mohanlal made a smashing entry on stage donning a silk Kurta with a unique Kara design paired with a black Mundu. The look was neither overly traditional nor casual but struck a perfect balance of elegance that captivated everyone's attention. Fans couldn't take their eyes off the superstar, who carried the outfit with his usual charisma. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo In a light-hearted moment, the host joked, 'Many have told me my attire is too good, so I am going to change it,' before making a quick costume change. Mohanlal then reappeared in an all-black look — a black Kurta and matching black Mundu — adding a sophisticated and graceful aura to his presence. This visual treat was appreciated by fans and critics alike. For the unversed, Mohanlal had earlier donned the Mundu during the season's promotional campaigns, a look that was equally celebrated and set the tone for his stylish appearances throughout the show. In all, Mohanlal's attire choices during Bigg Boss Malayalam 7's premiere reaffirmed his status as a style icon, blending tradition with modern elegance in a way only he can.
Indian Express
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Farah Khan's cook Dilip holidays in Maldives, appoints personal manager, colours his hair blonde: ‘Tu toh Raja Babu hogaya', says the filmmaker
Farah Khan's cook became an internet sensation after he debuted with her vlog in 2023. Over the years, he met with several celebrities. He even signed brands like Myntra and Vim, where he shared the screen with actor Shah Rukh Khan and his boss Farah Khan. Now, Dilip has become the first one in his entire 'khandaan' to get a passport and visit a foreign country. In their latest vlog, Farah gave a glimpse of their trip to Maldives, where they celebrated Eid and also learnt to cook a local chicken dish. The vlog started with Dilip driving to the post office to collect his passport. Upon returning home, a thrilled Dilip jumps to touch Farah Khan's feet. With a wide smile, he says, 'Ma'am mera passport aagaya. Mere pure khandaan mein kisi ke paas passport nahi hai. (Ma'am I received my passport. I am the first person in my family to have one.)' Farah jokes, 'You are behaving as if you welcomed a child in your family.' She adds, 'Bhai, tu toh Raja Babu hogaya.' Soon they head to the airport where paps click him. They ask, 'Dilip bhai, kaisa lag raha hai? (Dilip, how are you feeling?)' He replies, 'Acha lag raha hai (I am feeling great).' Before boarding the flight, Dilip shops at the mall in airport. He buys expensive sunglasses, perfumes, and a neck pillow. While he shops, Farah Khan steals his passport with the security holding him back, saying: 'Aap andar nahi jaa sakte bina passport ke (You can proceed forward without a passport).' After a fun banter, they finally arrive at the Maldives, where Dilip surprises Farah by introducing her to his newly hired manager. He says, 'Maine manager rakha hai ma'am (I have hired a manager).' Dilip's manager Yashovardhan organises the best stay and water activities for Dilip sparking another fun conversation between the filmmaker and her manager Kalp. They soon head to their water villa, where they receive a traditional welcome. ALSO READ | Arijit Singh charges Rs 2 crore for a performance, would once come and sit in my office for hours, says Monty Sharma: 'Audio companies are making mad money' As they begin their trip in the island, Dilip yet again shocks Farah Khan–this time with blonde hair. Playing in the water, Dilip shouts, 'Ma'am, look at my new hair.' Farah quips, 'Who did this to you?' He replies, 'I did to myself to look like a foreigner.' Their first day in the island includes fun water activities followed by a relaxing spa session. On their day 2, they head to Maafushi island in Maldives where they meet the locals and click pictures with them. Many even recognise Dilip from Farah's vlogs and click pictures with them. Reviving the core of their vlogs–special food recipes–Farah and Dilip visit a local's house to learn a special chicken recipe. The duo then celebrates Eid wearing Maldives' local attire Libaas and Mundu, respectively. Their international trip prompted several responses from their viewers on YouTube. A user commented, 'This is so adorable! The way you treat Dilip ji with so much love and do not discriminate at all is just heart touching it truly depicts how good hearted and emotional person you are ma'am.' Another comment read, 'The banters between Farah ma'am and Dilip sir were already a highlight but these managers have put chaar chaand in the series… Also, Dilip sirs manager is so handsome.' Several others called Farah 'kind' and Dilip 'lucky.' The cook was recently in the news when he revealed he has constructed a three storey building in his hometown with a private pool. He has also shifted his children into an English medium school for better education.
New Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Unseasonal rain hits chilli yield in Ramanathapuram, export drops by up to 50 per cent
RAMANATHAPURAM: The chilli harvest season has drawn to a close in Ramanathapuram, but farmers are grappling with the after-effects of unseasonal rainfall earlier in the year, which has led to significant crop damage and a decline of 20% to 50% in both domestic and international chilli exports. Chillies, particularly the Samba and Mundu varieties, are the primary horticultural crops in the district, cultivated over approximately 15,000 hectares. However, untimely rains in December and March caused damage to over 11,000 hectares, impacting both yield and quality, according to officials from the agriculture marketing and Agribusiness department. Farmers would harvest usually 300 kg to 350 kg of chilli per acre, but this year the average yield has dropped to 200 kg per acre. "The rainfall has affected the quality of chillies, which in turn has brought down market prices," said an official. "Last year, chilli was priced around Rs 250 per kilo. This season, average rates have hovered between Rs 120 and Rs 200 per kilo depending on quality." Despite the setback, farmers remain optimistic about future prospects. M Ramar, a traditional organic chilli farmer and exporter from Kamudhu block said, "Our organically cultivated Mundu and Samba chillies are in good demand internationally. Last year, we exported around 80 tonnes to the USA, Germany, and other countries. But this year, due to lower stock, we could only send about 50 tonnes." Ramar added that with the harvest season just concluded, the next round of chilli cultivation is expected to begin in the Tamil month of Aadi (July), with harvesting likely by the end of the year. He expects export volumes to rise during the latter half of 2025. Meanwhile, several farmers have urged the agriculture business department to set up government-run-air-conditioned storage facilities. Currently, many are forced to rely on private warehouses, which they say are expensive and not always suitable. Given the growing demand for Ramanathapuram chillies in the international market, farmers also called for the introduction of climate-resilient and pest-resistant chilli varieties to boost both quality and export potential.
