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Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- Indian Express
‘Ye naam sunke hi aisa lagta hai khaane ki cheez nahi hai': Amitabh Bachchan says these three vegetables aren't eatable
Amitabh Bachchan's quick wit and dry humour makes him one of India's most popular television game show hosts. In an episode with Bollywood actors Anushka Sharma and Varun Dhawan, the Piku actor elaborated on the vegetables he dislikes the most – jokingly calling them inedible even. 'Kathal hain, karela hain aur kaddu hain — ye naam sunke hi aisa lagta hai khaane ki cheez nahi hai,' said the veteran actor, to which Sharma replied: 'Mujhe sab achha lagta hain', adding that her mother makes a 'kathal ki sabzi' that she enjoys a lot. 'Pata nahi aap kaise…balki kisi aur se poonchna chahiye kaise bardasht karte hain aapko,' he quipped at the end. However, kaddu, karela and kathal are loaded with nutrients, and making them a part of your daily diet is a great choice. In conversation with Kanikka Malhotra, consultant dietician and certified diabetes educator, we found out a quick overview of the health benefits offered by these 3 vegetables: Jackfruits, rich in potassium, helps in coordinating and maintaining muscle function including the muscles of the heart. It also ensures the regulation of sodium in the body, which if unregulated can cause damage to the arteries and the heart. Beneficial for people suffering from arthritis and osteoporosis, jackfruit, since it is high on calcium, strengthens the bones and the potassium in it reduces the loss of calcium through kidneys. It also works as a good source of iron which helps to fight anaemia, and aid metabolism. The vitamin C, magnesium and copper also help in improving the quality of the blood. Pumpkins are low in calories yet rich in essential nutrients. A one-cup serving of cooked, mashed pumpkin contains approximately 49 calories, making it a great choice for those watching their weight. This serving also provides significant amounts of vitamins A and C, potassium, fibre and antioxidants. Pumpkins are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, and which is vital for immune functions, eye and skin health. Vitamin C supports collagen production, while potassium regulates blood pressure by balancing out the effects of sodium. The high fibre content in pumpkins promotes digestive health, aids in weight management and can help regulate blood sugar levels. Karela, derived from the bitter melon plant, is rich in essential nutrients, including vitamins A and C, folate, and minerals such as potassium and iron. They offer several health benefits, including: Malhotra also added that incorporating karela into the diet, especially for individuals with existing health conditions like diabetes or kidney issues, several precautions are essential. First, those with diabetes should monitor blood sugar levels closely, as karela can significantly lower them, potentially leading to hypoglycemia when combined with diabetes medications. It's advisable to consult a healthcare professional before starting karela to avoid adverse interactions.'
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Moushumi Chatterjee Calls Rajesh Khanna 'Anpadh Gunda'; Has 'Pity' For Amitabh Bachchan
Last Updated: Moushumi Chatterjee compared Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna to goons. Moushumi Chatterjee and Amitabh Bachchan, two stalwarts of Hindi cinema, have shared screen space in several memorable films, especially during the 1970s and 1980s. Their most notable collaborations include Benaam (1974), Manzil (1979), and Do Ladke Dono Kadke (1978). In a recent interview with Filmfare, the veteran actress reflected on Amitabh Bachchan's success and how he has managed to stay grounded despite being a superstar. She compared him to Rajesh Khanna, whom he claims had an inflated ego after reaching stardom. Moushumi said, 'Amitabh Bachchan is a very intelligent man. He always uses politically right words. I sometimes pity him because I think most of the time he is only performing because that is all that he knows. I might be wrong, but that's how I feel about him. It is because of his image. He has a huge image, which nobody else has managed to achieve." Comparing Rajesh Khanna with Amitabh Bachchan, Moushumi said, 'Amitabh has managed to stay grounded despite immense success. Something that Rajesh Khanna failed at. He was blown up with his success. As the saying goes: 'Ek anpadh gunda aur ek padhe likhe gunde mein bahaut farq hota hai' (There is always a difference between a literate and illiterate goon). I have never seen Amitabh Bachchan with flatterers. However, Rajesh Khanna was always surrounded by these people. He needed that attention and pampering." Moushumi Chatterjee and Rajesh Khanna shared a memorable on-screen chemistry in several Hindi films during the 1970s and 80s. Their collaborations were known for emotional depth and strong performances. Notable films include Roti (1974), a dramatic action-thriller, and Prem Bandhan (1979), which explored love and identity with powerful intensity. In Tyaag (1977), they portrayed complex characters caught in moral dilemmas. Their pairing resonated with audiences, blending Moushumi's charm with Rajesh Khanna's superstar aura. Though not a frequent duo, their films together remain well-regarded, adding to the golden era of Hindi cinema with compelling narratives and enduring screen presence. Years later, Moushumi Chatterjee and Amitabh Bachchan reunited on screen when the actress had a brief role in Piku. She praised Amitabh Bachchan in a recent interview with Nayandeep Rakshit and said, 'Amitabh Bachchan is really amazing. When I worked with him in Piku, he was so punctual. The younger generation needs to learn from him." While not as frequently cast as some of his other co-stars, Moushumi Chatterjee and Amitabh Bachchan's collaborations remain cherished in the annals of classic Hindi cinema for their nuanced storytelling and compelling performances. First Published:
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
10 years of Premam: Why do we know so less about Sai Pallavi's Malar?
Revisiting a film like Premam after a decade is somehow fitting in the most cinematic way. One of the many aspects about this unruly, poignant coming-of-age drama directed by Alphonse Puthren that sticks is the way in which it asks the viewer to stay beside its protagonist George David. Played strikingly by Nivin Pauly, Premam sees George through three stages as he falls in love: childhood, teenage and then adulthood. He makes mistakes, stumbles and deals with heartbreak. Somewhere along the way, Premam insists that it all matters. (Also read: 10 years of Piku: Shoojit Sircar's slice-of-life film refuses to age) When I had watched Premam for the first time, I was somewhat in the same phase as George David in his college. In Premam, this chapter comes midway, when George David first meets Malar- the beautiful guest lecturer in his college played by Sai Pallavi. He is besotted by her from the first moment, and Malar responds to his awkward and flirtatious advances with glee. Puthren films this chapter in glorious, novelistic detail; traversing the classrooms and canteens, carefully creating a rich interiority in the space of the college. Nivin and Sai conjure up an effortless chemistry on-screen, so beautifully registered when the song Malare erupts. It is the film's most thrillingly realized moment, like a dreamscape of sorts for George David when he cannot see, feel or proceed anything else but this all encompassing love for Malar. George David wakes up from this dream soon enough, with the cruel reminder that simply loving is not enough. At the first watch, I was truly dumbstruck by this narrative decision, as Malar fails to recognise George after losing her memory in an accident that occurs entirely off-screen. The unfairness of it all felt too harsh, too unforgivable. Upon a revisit, I could not shake off the notion of how little we know of Malar from the first place itself. Premam is a film that is in no hurry to anywhere real soon, but then suddenly realizes that it is time to move on. The scapegoat in this narrative template is the Malar episode, where George's vulnerability is of greater urgence than grounding Malar's subjectivity. Watching Premam after all this years is an act of recognition that the film operates strictly from a limited perspective. Stretches of the film is devoted to George David's awfully careless and languorous attitude towards the present. Malar exists in Premam only till the extent to which George David can dream and care about- there is no outer life beyond his point of view. We do not know where she comes from, what makes her fall in love with a student, and whether she ever realises that this was a mistake after all. Why do we know so little about Malar even after the film spends so much time with her character? Sai Pallavi carries this effortless magnetism and screen presence that makes Malar reliable even at her worst impulses, but there is no denying that hers was the most underwritten part in the film. The camera is so obsessed with George David growing up that it fails to recognize the other grown up people in his surroundings also exist. Not just Malar, we see very little of Mary and Celine too. Celine's arc, which arrives with a note of predestined urgency later, feels calculated even more now after a revisit. The persistent tone of Premam might have felt cutesy and charming at first, but ten years later, it reinforces a sort of male fantasy that love is the great equalizer after all. Premam's focus rests in underlining what George David cares about, who he talks to, what he feels. Yes, that is important in the context of the film in all fairness, but this subjectivity never really reaches a clarity of purpose. We know very little of how George David ended up running that café with his childhood friend Jojo. Whether he had any setbacks after college, what life taught him in all these years. There is a hidden meta-ness in this revisit of a film I liked so much, especially for a character like George David for whom I once felt such a deep allegiance. His vulnerability was extraordinary to witness. But after 10 years, this viewer has grown up to see so little of the man George David grew up to be, that the initial imprint wears off. Premam is still quite moving in its sensitivity, and Nivin Pauly is undeniably great in it. However, I could not shake off the feeling that this is a film that pursues the idea of finding purpose for its protagonist and fails to do the same for itself. Ten years later, George David certainly has wandered off somewhere and is still looking for love, isn't he? Premam is available to watch on JioHotstar.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Moushumi Chatterjee 'pities' Amitabh Bachchan, calls him a victim of his image: ‘He is always performing'
Moushumi Chatterjee, who has collaborated with Amitabh Bachchan in films like Manzil, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan and most recently Piku, opened up about her working experience with the Bollywood superstar. Moushumi, in a recent interview, gave her two cents on Amitabh's stardom and how he manages it. (Also read: Moushumi Chatterjee opens up on confronting Rajesh Khanna for his nasty comment on daughter: 'He thought it was fun') In an interview with Filmfare, Moushumi said, "Amitabh Bachchan is a very intelligent man. He always uses politically right words. I sometimes pity him because I think most of the time he is only performing because that is all that he knows. I might be wrong, but that's how I feel about him. It is because of his image. He has a huge image, which nobody else has managed to achieve.' Moushumi compared Amitabh with another Bollywood heavyweight, Rajesh Khanna and explained how both of them managed their stardom differently. Sharing the difference between the two superstars, Moushumi said, "Amitabh has managed to stay grounded despite immense success. Something that Rajesh Khanna failed at. He was blown up with his success. As the saying goes: 'Ek anpadh gunda aur ek padhe likhe gunde mein bahaut farq hota hai' (There is always a difference between a literate and illiterate goon). I have never seen Amitabh Bachchan with flatterers. However, Rajesh Khanna was always surrounded by these people. He needed that attention and pampering.' Moushumi recently returned to the big screen after a hiatus with the Bengali film Aarii. Written and directed by Jiit Chakraborty, the story explores the sacrifices and emotional bond between a widowed mother and her caregiver son. The film, which also stars Yash Dasgupta and Nusrat Jahan, was released in theatres on 25 April. Her last film with Big B, Piku, was also re-released in theatres on 9 May. On the other hand, Amitabh was last seen in the Tamil film Vettaiyan and the Telugu film Kalki 2898 AD. He has yet to shoot for the sequel to the sci-fi directed by Nag Ashwin, which will see him reprising his role of Ashwatthama.
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5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Moushumi Chatterjee says Amitabh Bachchan always uses politically correct words: 'I sometimes pity him because...'
Chatterjee said, 'Amitabh Bachchan struggled a lot and became big after a lot of hard work. But I won't say if he became big for the better.' read more Moushumi Chatterjee has been interacting with a lot of journalists of late. In an interview with Filmfare, the veteran spilled the beans on Amitabh Bachchan, with whom she worked the last time in the 2015 Piku. Chatterjee said, 'Amitabh Bachchan struggled a lot and became big after a lot of hard work. But I won't say if he became big for the better. When you receive so much, you behave very differently. You won't even be able to think about helping others.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She added, 'His brother Ajitabh used to arrange for a car which would pick up Bachchan from the sets. He used to be a very quiet person, sit alone, and have lunch with the hairdresser.' The actress continued, 'Amitabh Bachchan is a very intelligent man. He always uses politically right words. I sometimes pity him because I think most of the time he is only performing because that is all that he knows. I might be wrong but that's how I feel about him. It is because of his image. He has a huge image, which nobody else has managed to achieve.' Moushumi Chatterjee on Rekha The veteran said, 'Rekha used to think I'm controlling Vinod Mehra's life. Because she is sitting in his house, and (Vinod's) mother used to tell me, 'Indu, Vinod ki cupboard mein se envelope nikal do' (Indu, take the envelope out from Vinod's cupboard). So naturally, she used to not like it.' Chatterjee added, 'She used to make faces while seeing me, as if she doesn't care. And once, I approached her and asked, 'How did you do that? Do it again, in front of me?' She got nervous. I don't know if she remembers this.' She also revealed, 'She got fed up playing the second woman. She insisted to Raj Khosla, 'Give me the role of Dassi, I should be Sanjeev Kumar's wife. Let her do this one.' I remember all his assistants, Sagar and others, they were laughing. He was a little high when she made that request, so he just said, 'Mereko poora story change karna padega' (I'll have to change the entire story).' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
