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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Masaba: Social media is not a nice place for someone discovering motherhood
Masaba and Neena Gupta Masaba Gupta embraced motherhood last year, and as she nurtures her 10-month-old daughter Matara with husband Satyadeep Misra, she hopes she's able to be like her mother, Neena Gupta . Masaba shares, 'I really hope I can be like my mother, but for that I'll have to get off social media. It's not a nice place for somebody discovering motherhood, because there's too much happening there. Sometimes you're misinformed and over-informed. I think you should just listen to the music, the trees, birds, and raise your child.' Masaba spoke to us at the Philips Avent event which celebrated World Breastfeeding Week recently. Reflecting on her personal experience with breastfeeding, she told Mirror, 'When I began doing it, I realised how much it tires you and how exhausted and overwhelmed you can feel. The joy actually sets in much later. I think I also realised that it's a big journey of self-discovery and how you feel about breastfeeding may not be the same as someone else. ' When asked whether breastfeeding altered her relationship with her body — physically and mentally, Masaba responded, 'It changes your relationship. I didn't give a damn about how I was looking at that time because I had a bigger role ahead of me and I wasn't putting pressure on myself to look like I used to. I was too busy to think about what I should do to go back to my previous self. So, I did workouts and yoga on the days that I wanted to, and did other things to feel better mentally. '
India.com
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Top actress making her comeback after 28 years in a supernatural thriller, film name is..., she is...
In cinema, it's an old, unkind truth, actresses often face shorter careers than their male counterparts. Family responsibilities, changing audience preferences, or age-based bias frequently cut their journey short. Filmmakers stop offering roles, and the limelight moves on. Yet, now and then, a few performers break the pattern. Neena Gupta proved it. Now, another name from the 80s and 90s is defying time and returning to the screen after nearly three decades. Who is making this surprising comeback? Her name is Disco Shanti Srihari, a celebrated star of the 80s and 90s, who hasn't appeared in films since 1997. Known for her dynamic screen presence, she is set to return in director Inasi Pandiyan's supernatural thriller Bullet. This film also stars popular actor Raghava Lawrence and his brother Elvin in the lead roles. In Bullet, Shanti takes on the intriguing role of a fortune teller, a character who seems to know more than anyone else about the dark events to come. Watch teaser What's in the teaser that has everyone talking? The teaser for Bullet was unveiled on Friday by actor Vishal on social media. It begins with Disco Shanti delivering a cryptic line, 'Every tragedy that occurs in our lives must have happened somewhere in the world at some point in time.' From there, the tone shifts. The heroine tells the hero, 'Since childhood, I never got what I wanted. I don't want to lose you, too.' Then begins a wave of eerie incidents that force the protagonist and his friends to flee a mysterious location. The visuals and pacing hint at a gripping supernatural thriller packed with mystery and tension. How big is this film's release? Director Inasi Pandiyan shared his vision, saying, 'It is a completely supernatural action thriller. The teaser has done well in taking it to the audience. I wanted to make this story my first film as a director, but due to certain reasons, it couldn't happen. So, I made it my second.' Bullet is being produced as a multilingual venture, releasing simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, widening its reach across India. The team behind the scenes The film's cinematography is handled by Aravind Singh, known for Demonte Colony and Diary. Editing is by Vadivel Vimalraj, whose work has been praised for precision and flow. With the combination of an intriguing plot, a comeback star, and a wide release, Bullet is positioning itself as one of the most anticipated thrillers of the year. This isn't just a film, it's a statement that even after 28 years away, a star can still command attention, deliver impact, and return on her terms.
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Colourful and looks good on social media: Why everyone's rallying for pickleball fashion
Early in July, to promote the latest season of their show, the cast of Prime Video India series Panchayat chose to swap the rustic settings of their village, Phulera, for a colourful pickleball court. Sticking to the theme, the actors too turned up in pickleball core: Neena Gupta in a matching white shirt and pleated skirt layered with a green sleeveless sweater vest; Jeetendra Kumar in a white shirt, cardigan and track pants; and Sanvikaa, in a blue mini dress. It was proof enough that pickleball fashion is a 'thing" now. A racquet sport that was created in 1965 by three dads, Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum in Bainbridge Island, Washington, pickleball, that can be described as a tennis-badminton-table tennis hybrid is currently a rage around the world including India. Abhinav Shankar, co-founder of Go Rally, a Bengaluru-based premier pickleball arena chain, attributes the popularity of the sport to its accessibility and social nature. 'Whether it is in terms of ease of learning or courts available to play, pickleball is extremely accessible. This easiness also makes it a social sport that families or groups of friends can play while barely knowing the rules," explains Shankar. It is this social aspect that also makes the sport a perfect canvas for fashion. Not that tennis has never inspired fashion… far from. We had 'tennis core' trending for most of last year courtesy the movie, Challengers. But to compare tennis and pickleball fashion would be to pitch tennis as the prim and preppy older sister who plays by rules, while pickleball is the younger sibling who loves experimenting with her fashion – the more colourful the better. And if tenniscore is about clothes and accessories that lean towards a pronounced white to off-white palette, pickleball fashion—and to an extent padelball, a slightly newer entrant—is about drenching the court in bright neons, emerald greens, pinks and blues with some quirky prints. Shankar adds, 'Because it's a social sport, people want to look good on the court. It also makes for good social media content." As a former tennis pro who switched to professional pickleball in October, Sharmada Balu, 31, explains that there's a shade of difference when it comes to choosing appropriate gear for tennis and pickleball. 'Tennis is a complex sport that involves a lot more movement, so you need to wear comfortable sporting attire like shorts or tights. Pickleball doesn't entail as much movement and so you can get away by playing it even in yoga pants." As for what she prefers wearing while playing, Balu says, 'I like to train in shorts or tights but when it comes to tournaments, I like to wear skirts and dresses." It is the stylistic liberty of pickleball that has attracted fashion designers and labels to create capsules dedicated to the sport. In the US, where it's touted to be the fastest growing sport, brands such as Lululemon, Fila, Alo Yoga and Skechers now make apparel and shoes exclusively for pickleball. Veteran designer Norma Kamali, too, has created an entire collection of dresses and gowns in fabrics such as lace, lycra and vegan leather. In India, a couple of indie fashion brands like Mumbai-based Terra Luna have toyed with the idea. 'Pickleball as a sport is extremely contemporary and gives you space to present your interpretation of fashion," says Terra Luna's founder Stuti Dhanuka. The brand's latest pickleball collection includes T-shirts, shirts, shorts, tank tops and playsuits in khadi and linen. The scope of pickleball and padelball's growth in India was a compelling enough reason for Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, alumna and friends Pranav Bimbhat, 29, and Aditya Agarwal, 28, to start FirstEdge, a Mumbai-based brand dedicated to making pickleball and padelball gear such as rackets, balls, erasers and grips. Launched eight months ago, their rackets are priced between ₹3,799-9,499 with thought being put into the colour combinations as both pickleball and padelball have strong visual appeal. Shankar, Bimbhat and Agarwal seem optimistic about the growth of the game. 'The number of players in India is estimated to go up to 1 million by 2028," Agarwal says. Dhanuka, however, feels that pickleball fashion is probably going to enjoy the spotlight for a another year or two. 'The demand for fashion will grow this year, and then soon, something else will catch our attention." And that's how the fashion ball rolls.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Masaba Gupta Turns Heads At Wimbledon In A Bomber Jacket And Pearls
Accompanied by her mother Neena Gupta, Masaba Gupta stunned at Wimbledon in a white tennis dress that she had paired with a muslin malkha bomber jacket and a long string of pearls. While actor Neena Gupta brought the saree to Wimbledon, her daughter Masaba Gupta made a quietly powerful statement on the lawns of SW19. Masaba stood out as the only Indian designer featured in Star Sports' Wimbledon coverage this year. Channelling her deep-rooted love for tennis, she once trained as a junior pro, Masaba fused sport and style with effortless finesse. For her courtside appearance, Masaba Gupta opted for a sleek, tennis-inspired ensemble in classic Wimbledon whites. Her tailored dress, layered under a structured zip-up jacket, struck the perfect balance between athletic edge and refined elegance. The standout detail? Two bespoke ox brooches, artfully pinned to her jacket, are subtle nods to her signature maximalist touch. Take a look at Masaba's look here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Masaba (@masabagupta) Talking about her look to The Nod Mag, Masaba said, 'It was a pretty warm day in London, so I picked a muslin malkha bomber jacket with two of the Nandi charms from House of Masaba on the chest. With that, I wore a Nike tennis dress that I bought back in 2015. It's meant to be performance wear, but I like to wear it every day. I was meant to be wearing a pair of black capri pants along with the bomber jacket. But it ripped before I had to leave the house. I accessorised with a long string of pearls – they're extremely versatile. I had packed high heels because I wanted to look tall, but I gave up and wore the comfiest sneakers I own." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neena Gupta (@neena_gupta) Elevating the look further was a long string of pearls – a timeless accessory reimagined through Masaba's lens of modern femininity. She finished the ensemble with round sunglasses, a minimal jute Longchamp bag with pink lining, and just the right dash of personality. Masaba kept her beauty look fresh and understated. A soft, dewy base, rosy blush, and a brown-tinted liner defined her lips, while strong brows brought focus to her expressive features. She wore her hair open and side-parted early in the day, later tying it into a relaxed, messy bun, prioritising both comfort and cool. 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.
NDTV
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Why Neena Gupta Told Masaba Gupta That Her Father Vivian Richards Is "Not A Family Man"
New Delhi: Neena Gupta has always been vocal about her struggles of being a single mother and raising Masaba Gupta, a successful fashion designer today. West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards is Masaba Gupta's father, but Neena Gupta was not married to him when she had her first child. The actress recently revealed how Vivian Richards was mostly not involved in Masaba's life when she was growing up, and that she told her daughter that her father "is not a family man". What's Happening Neena Gupta recently opened up to ETimes about Masaba Gupta feeling abandoned because her father, Vivian Richards, was mostly an absent father. The Metro In Dino actress told ETimes, "I told her how her father is not a family man and how he was like this and this. In the beginning, she would feel bad that Vivian was not in touch with her till the age of about 20, but then he got in touch. His problem is also that he is not net savvy, and so, it is very difficult to get in touch with him." She added, "Sometimes, he would call her on her birthday, and sometimes, he would not call for even three years. Sometimes, he would come here and meet and sometimes not. By then, I knew him and how he was. If I told him I needed something, he would go mad finding it to bring it for me, but on his own, he would not bring anything. He is a person who cannot express his emotions." Further, Neena Gupta explained that she never held any grudge or bitterness towards him. Recalling a heartfelt memory from a Jaipur match, the actress shared, "I saw him almost crying, and I liked that about him. He is a very nice guy, down‑to‑earth, disciplined, but you can expect only that much from him. I feel that God gave me my father instead of him." About Vivian Richards And Neena Gupta's Relationship In her memoir Sach Kahun Toh, Nenna Gupta shared how, over time, their relationship changed. This was also because they stayed in different countries. She had mentioned, "Our relationship continued on and off for a few years, and we had some beautiful moments and also some ugly ones. It was long-distance and a very different kind of relationship." Masaba Gupta and Vivian Richards share a warm relationship. In A Nutshell Neena Gupta recently talked about how she had told her daughter, fashion designer Masaba Gupta, that her father, Vivian Richards, was not a family man. The actress further revealed that Masaba would feel bad that her father was not in touch and involved in her life till she was 20, but then he made efforts to be present in her life.
