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Time of India
26 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
A fine balance
Kareena Kapoor Khan choosing the right roles work-life balance Kareena reveals she is not chasing roles anymore, but takes her time choosing the right onesis completing 25 years in the industry and the actress has come a long way ever since her debut film 'Refugee'. In a recent interview, Kareena has opened up on how she has stopped chasing things in her career now and now there is more to her life than just her said in a chat with Nod magazine, 'I've had the privilege of doing so many different kinds of cinema, so many roles. And even now, I don't feel like it's enough. I never want to feel like I've done everything.' Thus, the actress prefers quality over quantity.'It's not about quantity anymore. It's about, ones that challenge me and excite me. I want to preserve my energy, my talent, myself,' she added. She's happy about not chasing anymore. Kareena said, 'I'm happy I'm not chasing anymore. I see younger actors running from one thing to the next, and I just think: I'm glad I'm past that.'She further added how they bond as a family while cooking and she eats her dinner at 6pm and goes to bed by 9.30 'Omkara' actress added, 'We love cooking together as a family. Saif, the kids, me—we're all in the kitchen...'She said she doesn't feel like leaving her kids alone. 'I want to be able to choose—because I'd rather sit at home with my husband and watch a show or have a glass of wine. That's one of the biggest changes I have gone through, personally. It is up to me to strike a.'
Hindustan Times
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'I've no qualms about singing item song, it doesn't imply that I become cheap': Rekha Bhardwaj opens up on singing Namak
Singer Rekha Bhardwaj has opened up about her hit song Namak from the 2006 film Omkara and how she 'wasn't getting much work' before its release. Speaking with News18, Rekha said that she is comfortable singing any genre of song, adding that lending her voice to an item track "doesn't imply that I become cheap". (Also Read | Rekha Bhardwaj reveals how late Jagjit Singh once made her feel 'so small', said her voice had lost its 'chamak') Rekha recalled the time before she sang Namak. The singer said, 'It took me very long to rediscover that mischievous, naughty side of me through song. I had lost all confidence when I was first asked to sing it. But Vishal [Bhardwaj] believed in me. He played back a recording of me singing it casually one night and said, 'Only you can sing this.' That gave me the push I needed. Until that point, I wasn't getting much work. That song made me realise my potential." Citing the example of Lataji Mangeshkar's Aa Jaane Jaan, she said that a "song can be sensuous and still be dignified". "If it is not aesthetic, I would not like to sing a track. Other than that, any form is good to me. I have no qualms about singing an item song; it doesn't imply that I become cheap or anything of the sort. Item songs are part of our cultural expression too. It's not about the form- it's about how it's executed. A song can be sensuous and still be dignified. Just look at Lataji's Aa Jaane Jaan – those kind of songs had grace, not vulgarity," she added. Rekha has sung many other hit songs such as Laadki, Genda Phool, Mat Aana, Nikat, Aise Kyun, So Ja So Ja, Sakhi Ri, and Yeh Ishq Hai. She also lent her voice to Teri Fariyad, Dum Ghutta Hai, Zinda, Mileya Mileya, Hamari Atariya Pe, Pehli Baar Mohabbat, Mora Jiya Lagge Na, Oye Boy Charlie, Ghagra, Kabira, and Mat Aana and among others.
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Raj Nidimoru's ex-wife Shhyamali De shares cryptic post amid his dating rumors with Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru's relationship rumors have become the talk of the town. Their frequent outings and the actress's social media posts have led fans to believe they are indeed dating. Amid this, the filmmaker's ex-wife, Shhyamali De, shared a cryptic post about karma, which many think is a veiled reference to the ongoing dating speculation. Shhyamali De's cryptic post Raj Nidimoru's ex-wife took to her Instagram handle to share two cryptic posts. In one of her stories, she posted a quote that read, "Time exposes, Karma corrects, The Universe humbles." Another story featured the line, "When the soul awakens, Everything begins to make sense." Check out the posts below: All we know about Shhyamali De Shhyamali De has carved a place for herself in the entertainment industry. A psychology graduate, she began her career by working as an assistant director. She has collaborated with acclaimed filmmakers like Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Vishal Bhardwaj. Her contributions extend beyond direction, given that she is also skilled in scriptwriting and has served as a creative consultant. She has worked on films like Omkara, Rang De Basanti, and Ek Nodir Golpo, among others. Shhyamali is also known for her active social media presence, where she often shares moments from her personal and professional life. In 2015, she married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru through traditional rituals. The two reportedly met while working in the film industry and have now parted ways. Raj once acknowledged in an interview with Deccan Chronicle that his ex-wife had a strong influence on his creative choices. That included casting decisions, and praised her for helping keep him grounded. About Raj and Samantha's rumored relationship Samantha grabbed attention when she appeared in a social media post with Raj Nidimoru. Many users speculated that this was her way of soft-launching their new relationship. However, both of them have neither addressed the rumours publicly nor confirmed anything. Check out the viral post below:
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Stupidity and the C word: Shreyas Iyer's and the philosophy of Langda Tyagi
If Langda Tyagi were a cricket fan, he'd be tempted to remind Shreyas Iyer of his iconic philosophy - only a thread separates stupidity and the C word. Pull the string and you struggle to figure out what's stupidity and what's cricket. For nothing else explains Shreyas Iyer's cricket current evidence, Iyer is one of Indian cricket's bahubalis, a worthy successor to Virat Kohli's Omkara. He has the same swag, the same middle-finger-up mindset, and the game to back it up. His big-game performances reveal, if not rival, the Kohli template - hunger to fight for India's honour, and decimate the 2023 Cricket World Cup, he amassed 530 runs in 11 innings at an average of 66.25, with a strike rate of 113.24, including two centuries and three fifties. He was the first middle-order batter to score over 500 runs in a single World Unsung ICC Hero In the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, Iyer scored 243 runs at an average of 48.60, with three fifties, emerging as India's top batter and the tournament's second-highest run-scorer, contributing significantly to India's title win. His ability to dominate spin and deliver in high-pressure knockout games was key to India's triumph. But his performance was forgotten like Bipasha Basu's item numbers in Omkara - entertaining but just a rite of in Bollywood, cricketing fame is reserved for the A-listers. Iyer's contributions have been eclipsed by the defiance of Kohli, the derring-do of Rohit, the magic of Jasprit Bumrah, and the T20 brilliance of Surya Kumar as Dolly Mishra says in Omkara, even when the moon's half, it is still the L FactorIt is evident Iyer has the wretched luck of Langda Tyagi, the sharpshooter upstaged by a college kind in Vishal Bharadwaj's cult classic career has been plagued by injuries and off-field controversies. From the cusp of greatness, he has been pulled back many in the IPL, Iyer keeps reminding us of his resilience and luck - the lack of it. He is a successful IPL captain – the only one to lead three franchises to the play-off stage. His batting has the same selfless spirit that defines Rohit Sharma's exploits. And, like Bumrah, he is an exemplar of come-backs - someone who has risen above recurrent injuries and reclaimed his uncelebrated 2020, Iyer became the only captain to guide Delhi Capitals to their maiden IPL final, where they lost to Mumbai 2021, a shoulder injury forced him to miss the first half, with Rishabh Pant taking over as captain. Despite returning for the second half, DC management retained Pant as captain (who ditched them later.)In 2022, Kolkata Knight Riders acquired and appointed him captain. After a disappointing 2022, Iyer missed the next season due to a back injury, with Nitish Rana leading returned in 2024 to lead KKR to their third IPL title, their first in a decade. But Iyer was surprisingly released by KKR before the 2025 auction, reportedly due to a 'lack of communication' with the Iyer was dropped from the BCCI central contract, allegedly for ignoring domestic cricket. It was punishment for a luxury that has been offered to many other contemporary entire idea of domestic cricket has been shown up for what it is—a farce. Many consistent performers on the domestic circuit are ignored in favour of IPL performances. In hindsight, it seems, his exclusion was just a ruse to sideline him for reasons the future would Omission Test SquadIyer's Test career is a testament to his fate, written perhaps with, as Langda ruminates, an equine Iyer has played 14 Test matches and batted in 24 innings, scoring 811 runs at an average of 37 with 1 century and 5 Read: Gautam Gambhir avoids question on Shreyas Iyer's Test exclusion: I am not selectorHis average is better than half the Indian side touring England this summer. The only explanation for his exclusion is his perceived weakness against short balls. But Iyer's recent exploits suggest he has worked on this defining principle behind the selection of the Indian squad for England is hope, the optimism that players with a lesser record despite more opportunities will recent form, record, and experience made Iyer a safe bet for the as Omkara opined, Sarat ghodon pe lagate haiSandipan Sharma, our guest author, likes to write on cricket, cinema, music and politics. He believes they are Watch
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Who is Samantha Ruth Prabhu's rumoured boyfriend Raj Nidimoru's ex-wife, Shyyamali De? All look at her background, education and career
The buzz won't die down anytime soon around actress and filmmaker . Their recent social media exchanges and spotted outings have fans buzzing with speculation. While both stars have stayed tight-lipped, the mystery only deepens. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Meanwhile, all eyes have turned to Raj's ex-wife, Shhyamali De , as fans dig into their history and wonder what really went down behind the scenes. Shhyamali De's Background: Education and Film Career As reported by Pinkvilla, Raj Nidimoru and Shhyamali De tied the knot in 2015 but parted ways in 2022. Shhyamali, armed with a psychology degree, is no stranger to the film world. She has worked as an assistant director with renowned filmmakers like Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Vishal Bhardwaj. Beyond direction, she has lent her talents as a scriptwriter and consultant on acclaimed films including Rang De Basanti, Omkara, and Ek Nodir Golpo. As per her LinkedIn profile, she isban alumna of University Of Mumbai. Raj Nidimoru Acknowledges Shhyamali's Creative Influence In a Deccan Chronicle interview, Raj Nidimoru credited Shhyamali De for her creative influence during their marriage, highlighting her important role in casting decisions. He also noted that her perspective, coming from outside the film industry, helped keep them grounded. Shhyamali's Social Media: A Window Into Her Life Shhyamali maintains an active Instagram presence, giving fans a window into her personality and her past with Raj Nidimoru. With close to 2,900 followers, her feed combines thoughtful reflections with treasured memories. Her bio exudes compassion and mindfulness, reading: 'May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may my life contribute to that joy.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Even after their separation, Shhyamali has shared heartfelt tributes to Raj on occasions like anniversaries and Valentine's Day, highlighting that their bond, though transformed, remains meaningful. The Rumors Heat Up: Samantha and Raj's Growing Closeness Talk of Raj Nidimoru's romance with Samantha Ruth Prabhu intensified after she shared a carousel of photos on Instagram. One image, an in-flight selfie showing Samantha resting her head on Raj's shoulder, caught everyone's attention. The tender yet intimate moment sparked excitement among fans, wondering if this was Samantha's quiet way of confirming their relationship. So far, Samantha and Raj have neither confirmed nor denied the rumors, staying silent as speculation continues to mount. Meanwhile, fans remain thoroughly intrigued. A Powerful Professional Partnership Samantha and Raj Nidimoru share a close professional bond, having worked together on The Family Man and the upcoming Citadel: Honey Bunny . Raj, one half of the acclaimed director duo Raj & DK alongside Krishna D.K., is known for creating bold, genre-defying projects. Their standout works—Farzi, Guns & Gulaabs, and Go Goa Gone—have all been praised for pushing the boundaries of storytelling in Indian cinema.
