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News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Nushrratt Bharuccha's Monsoon Glam Features Sequins And Mocha Mousse Glam
Last Updated: Nushrratt Bharuccha recently took to her Instagram to share pictures of her latest look. She opted for a body-hugging brown dress that was adorned with sequins. Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha is currently basking in the love and praise that she received for her performance in Chhorii 2. As she basks in the success, she recently took to her social media to share pictures of her latest look. Her latest look combined the magic of monsoon with the Colour Of The Year – Mocha Mousse. Taking to her Instagram, Nushrratt Bharuccha shared a series of pictures of herself in a brown bodycon dress. She had worn the dress to a recent award show. The post gave her fans a close-up view of her ensemble. The pictures showed the actor striking some glamorous poses as she posed against the backdrop of the rain. Sharing the pictures, she wrote, 'Hi, Nice to meet you! I'm Melody. And you are?" Take a closer look at Nushrratt's OOTD here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nushrratt Bharuccha (@nushrrattbharuccha) For her recent look, Nushrratt exuded confidence and high-octane glamour in a striking brown bodycon dress. She chose a shimmering sequin piece from House of CB that hugged her silhouette perfectly, catching the light with a liquid-metal finish. Featuring a square neckline and thick shoulder straps, the ensemble blended structure with sensual elegance. For the glam, she channelled monsoon glam as she sported slicked-back, middle-parted hair that enhanced the dramatic and drenched vibe. She defined her eyes with a shimmering brown soft smokey eye, a nude shade on the lips, and a dewy base. Swapping traditional black or metallics for a rich, chocolate hue, the look offered a fresh take on red carpet glamour. The actor found herself in a soup when a video of her moving a girl aside at the Lakme Fashion Week went viral. Speaking to Yuvaa, she cleared the air and said, 'She wasn't even a model – she was one of the designers, one of the children from the NIF class, jisko ramp show, centre stage nahi pata tha. Kya karoon main? She was standing in the centre, there was loud music, and mujhe piche se bola gaya tha, 'Aap aapni jagah pe jake khade hojao.' Aur kaise jagah banau? How do I do it? Forget being a showstopper—any model who walks knows that she walks to centre stage, then turns and walks back. Woh toh basic hai." On the work front, reports mention that Nushrratt will star in a Rohit Shetty thriller film.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Nushrratt Bharuccha REACTS To Criticism For Moving Model Aside At Lakme Fashion Week
Last Updated: Nushrratt Bharuccha addressed the viral clip from Lakme Fashion Week 2025, explaining she moved a designer, not a model, aside on the runway. It's been a few months since a clip of Nushrratt Bharuccha at Lakme Fashion Week 2025 went viral like crazy. The actress, who closed the show for NIF Global on Day 2 of the event in March, was caught on camera moving a young model aside on the runway. This led to a lot of controversy as many criticised her. The video shows Nushrratt arriving at the end of the ramp, appearing visibly focused, before placing her hands on a girl's shoulders and gently shifting her out of the centre. While the girl gave a polite smile, Nushrratt's lack of interaction and the way she later positioned two others in front of her outraged many. Now, breaking her silence in an interview with Yuvaa, Nushrratt addressed the online backlash, saying, 'She wasn't even a model—she was one of the designers, one of the children from the NIF class, jisko ramp show, centre stage nahi pata tha. Kya karu mein?" 'She was standing in the centre, there was loud music, and mujhe piche se bola gaya tha, 'Aap aapni jagah pe jake bane hojao.' Aur kaise jagah banau? How do I do it? Forget being a showstopper—any model who walks knows that she walks to centre stage, then turns and walks back. Woh toh basic hai," added Nushrratt. Nushrratt Bharuccha had turned showstopper in a striking, layered ensemble designed by 19-year-olds Ananya Mutta and Himanshi Garg from NIF Global, Gandhinagar. The Pyaar Ka Punchnama actress was seen confidently walking the ramp when she encountered a model standing in her path. Rather than taking a detour, Nushrratt casually held the model from behind and guided her aside. Many found Nushrratt's gesture to be rude. Take a look: Professionally, Nushrratt Bharuccha's most recent outing was in Chhorii 2, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on April 11. The horror sequel featured her alongside Soha Ali Khan, Gashmeer Mahajani, and Saurabh Goyal. Chhorii 2, directed by Vishal Furia, is the follow-up to the 2021 horror film Chhorii and continues the spine-chilling story that first brought Nushrratt into the horror spotlight. First Published:
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nushrratt Bharuccha defends moving model aside at Lakmé Fashion Week after backlash: ‘I was told from backstage…'
Bollywood actor Nushrratt Bharuccha walked at Lakmé Fashion Week 2025 for NIF Global: The Runway in March. A video from the event surfaced online, showing the actor moving aside a fellow model on the runway. She received significant backlash on social media. Now, in an interview with Yuvaa, Nushrratt has finally addressed the incident. (Also Read: Nushrratt Bharuccha on casual sexism in film world: If I'm being told this isn't your place, sometimes I have to shut up) The video in question showed Nushrratt making space for herself in the centre of the ramp by moving aside another model. As she reached the end of the ramp, where the models were posing, Nushrratt moved aside a girl, and the two smiled at each other. Moments later, she asked two other girls to stand beside her, completely blocking the previous model from view. The clip sparked criticism of Nushrratt's conduct on the runway, with many accusing her of 'showing attitude'. Responding to the backlash and explaining her actions, Nushrratt said, "She wasn't even a model—she was one of the designers, one of the children from the NIF class, who didn't know about ramp shows or centre stage. What was I supposed to do? She was standing in the centre, there was loud music, and I was told from backstage, 'Please make your space and take your position.' So how do I make space? Forget being a showstopper—any model who walks knows that you walk to centre stage, then turn and walk back. That's basic." A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) Meanwhile, Nushrratt was last seen in Vishal Furia's horror film Chhorii 2. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vikram Malhotra, and Jack Davis, the film is a sequel to Chhorii (2021), and also features Soha Ali Khan, Gashmeer Mahajani, and Saurabh Goyal in key roles. While Soha and Nushrratt were praised for their performances, the lack of jump scares disappointed some fans. The film is available to watch on Prime Video. Nushrratt has yet to announce her next project.
Scoop
7 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Businesses Struggling To Keep Doors Open As Energy Costs Surge
Press Release – Auckland Business Chamber New Zealand businesses are suffering under the yoke of rising energy costs, with many reluctant to speak out for fear of commercial retaliation from major energy suppliers. That's the main take-out from a new survey carried out by the Auckland Business Chamber, together with policy and advocacy organisation the Northern Infrastructure Forum (NIF). Survey responses were garnered mainly from SMEs in the Upper North Island, with manufacturing the most heavily represented sector. Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says the survey findings show that energy costs are right at the top of the list of concerns for businesses, in what is a very challenging operating environment. 'Nearly 90% of respondents say that energy costs have increased in the past year, and just under 50% describe those costs as highly concerning. When energy costs combine with the pressure from weak market demand, inflation and increased compliance costs, the result is that many businesses are struggling to keep their doors open.' Mr Bridges says one unexpected, and troubling, insight from the survey was the reluctance on the part of businesses to be identified when sharing their struggles with energy costs, for fear of commercial repercussions. 'Many of the businesses we spoke to – especially those dependent on gas supply – were really uneasy about speaking publicly, for fear that it could jeorpardise their ability to secure future energy contracts with the gentailers, who control close to 85% of the retail market. Whether this fear reflects an actual or perceived risk, it points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised, and is really worrying. 'It's high time the Government had a good, hard look at the vertically integrated gentailer model, and the impact it's having on the performance of the sector.' NIF Executive Director Barney Irvine says the survey results also underline the drag that energy costs are placing on New Zealand's growth and productivity, and on people's livelihoods. 'As a response to rising energy costs, 52% of business surveyed say they have increased the prices they charge to customers; a quarter say they cut back production; the same proportion say they have laid off staff; and just under 20% have cancelled or deferred investment. Unnecessarily high energy costs impact on everyone.' Businesses are looking to the Government for leadership, he adds. 'Over three-quarters of survey respondents believe that the Government should treat addressing energy costs as a high or very high priority, and they're absolutely right. 'The Government has a good sense of what needs to be done to turn the performance of the sector around for the long-term; what's needed now is swift, decisive action.' In particular, the Chamber and NIF want to see the ten-point Energy Action Plan they launched in February this year – which focused on strengthening sector stewardship, improving resilience, and increasing generation and competition – incorporated into government policy. Key findings from the survey include: Nearly 90% of respondents say that energy costs have increased over the past year, with over 40% reporting that the increase has been large or very large Just under 50% of respondents describe energy costs as highly concerning (i.e., a rating of 8-10 out of 10), similar to the level in concern in relation to market demand, inflationary pressure and compliance costs Over 60%% report an impact on their business as a result of rising costs, with 34% describing the impact has as large or very large As a response to rising costs, 52% of respondents say they have increased their own prices, while 25% report having cut back production, and the same proportion report having laid off staff. Just under 20% have cancelled or deferred investment Over 80% expect prices to increase again in the year ahead
Scoop
7 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Businesses Struggling To Keep Doors Open As Energy Costs Surge
New Zealand businesses are suffering under the yoke of rising energy costs, with many reluctant to speak out for fear of commercial retaliation from major energy suppliers. That's the main take-out from a new survey carried out by the Auckland Business Chamber, together with policy and advocacy organisation the Northern Infrastructure Forum (NIF). Survey responses were garnered mainly from SMEs in the Upper North Island, with manufacturing the most heavily represented sector. Chamber CEO Simon Bridges says the survey findings show that energy costs are right at the top of the list of concerns for businesses, in what is a very challenging operating environment. 'Nearly 90% of respondents say that energy costs have increased in the past year, and just under 50% describe those costs as highly concerning. When energy costs combine with the pressure from weak market demand, inflation and increased compliance costs, the result is that many businesses are struggling to keep their doors open.' Mr Bridges says one unexpected, and troubling, insight from the survey was the reluctance on the part of businesses to be identified when sharing their struggles with energy costs, for fear of commercial repercussions. 'Many of the businesses we spoke to – especially those dependent on gas supply – were really uneasy about speaking publicly, for fear that it could jeorpardise their ability to secure future energy contracts with the gentailers, who control close to 85% of the retail market. Whether this fear reflects an actual or perceived risk, it points to serious issues with the way market power is being exercised, and is really worrying. 'It's high time the Government had a good, hard look at the vertically integrated gentailer model, and the impact it's having on the performance of the sector.' NIF Executive Director Barney Irvine says the survey results also underline the drag that energy costs are placing on New Zealand's growth and productivity, and on people's livelihoods. 'As a response to rising energy costs, 52% of business surveyed say they have increased the prices they charge to customers; a quarter say they cut back production; the same proportion say they have laid off staff; and just under 20% have cancelled or deferred investment. Unnecessarily high energy costs impact on everyone.' Businesses are looking to the Government for leadership, he adds. 'Over three-quarters of survey respondents believe that the Government should treat addressing energy costs as a high or very high priority, and they're absolutely right. 'The Government has a good sense of what needs to be done to turn the performance of the sector around for the long-term; what's needed now is swift, decisive action.' In particular, the Chamber and NIF want to see the ten-point Energy Action Plan they launched in February this year – which focused on strengthening sector stewardship, improving resilience, and increasing generation and competition – incorporated into government policy. Key findings from the survey include: Nearly 90% of respondents say that energy costs have increased over the past year, with over 40% reporting that the increase has been large or very large Just under 50% of respondents describe energy costs as highly concerning (i.e., a rating of 8-10 out of 10), similar to the level in concern in relation to market demand, inflationary pressure and compliance costs Over 60%% report an impact on their business as a result of rising costs, with 34% describing the impact has as large or very large As a response to rising costs, 52% of respondents say they have increased their own prices, while 25% report having cut back production, and the same proportion report having laid off staff. Just under 20% have cancelled or deferred investment Over 80% expect prices to increase again in the year ahead
