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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Helen's incredible fitness journey: How 86-year-old went from walking with cane to jumping on trampoline in 4 months
Helen, the legendary actor celebrated for her unforgettable dance numbers like Piya Tu Ab To Aaja and Aa Jaane-Jaan, has made an inspiring return to fitness and weight loss at the age of 86. Celebrity fitness trainer and Pilates expert Yasmin Karachiwala, who has trained stars like Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Katrina Kaif, revealed that her most rewarding and cherished transformation story isn't of a young celebrity, but of the evergreen Helen. Here's a closer look at her remarkable fitness journey. (Also read: Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt's fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala shares healthy nacho recipe to satisfy cravings. Watch ) Celebrity trainer Yasmin Karachiwala reveals Helen's amazing journey from struggling with a cane to bouncing on a trampoline at 86.(Instagram) About Helen's fitness transformation In the July 31 episode of the HK Vitals podcast on YouTube, Yasmin opened up about Helen's transformation, calling it 'more satisfying than any other' she's seen in her career. Karachiwala, who shares a warm bond with the Khan family, recalled that Helen had always been fairly active before the COVID-19 lockdown. But post-pandemic, getting back into her fitness groove became a challenge. 'I'd meet her at Diwali or Eid parties and ask when she was coming back to Pilates,' she said. 'I could see her movements slowing down, she started walking with a stick, and her confidence took a hit. Sometimes she'd even avoid looking at me at events, covering her face and joking, 'I don't even want to see you, darling!'' How fitness changed her life in 4 months Then came the turning point. 'One day she just called and said, 'I'm ready.' She walked into my studio with a cane, struggling to move because of her weight and muscle loss. We started slow, focusing on building her strength day by day,' Karachiwala shared. In just four months of consistent Pilates, Helen ditched the cane, could climb stairs, bend down to play with Karachiwala's puppy, and even bounce on a trampoline. 'I told her, 'Aunty, don't bend so much,' and she shot back, 'I can!'' Karachiwala laughed. What made the journey truly special was Helen's discipline. 'She showed up every single day unless she was unwell. Pilates gave her the joy of movement again. That's the beauty of it, it works for both an 86-year-old and a professional athlete,' she said, calling Helen's transformation her ultimate 'success story.'
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Helen's weight loss and fitness transformation at 86: Celebrity fitness trainer reveals she can jump on a trampoline, climb stairs and play with a puppy
When people picture celebrity fitness wins, they usually imagine young stars on magazine covers. Yasmin Karachiwala, the Pilates trainer behind , and , has worked with many such transformations. Yet her proudest tale is not a red-carpet makeover. It is the simple, powerful return to movement of veteran actress , who is remembered for iconic dance numbers such as 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja', 'Aa Jaane-Jaan', and other classic cabaret songs that lit up old Hindi cinema. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now At 86, she found strength, balance, and joy again. A call that began a quiet revolution Yasmin remembers how the change started. Helen had been fairly active before the pandemic, but months of reduced movement took their toll. Yasmin saw the difference at family events and was worried. In a chat with hK Vitals podcast on YouTube, she said, 'I noticed her movements were deteriorating. She was walking with a stick, and it started affecting her confidence. She would even avoid looking at me at events, covering her face and saying, 'I don't want to even see you, darling!'' That moment stuck with Yasmin. It was not about looks, it was about a loss of independence and self-belief. Then one day, all at once, Helen made a decision. 'One day, she just called and said, 'I'm ready,'' Karachiwala said. Gentle starts, steady progress, big change Helen arrived at the studio with a cane and weak muscles. Yasmin describes how they began carefully, 'She walked into my studio with a cane, barely able to move because of her weight and muscle atrophy. But we started slow, building strength day by day.' Within months the difference was clear. Yasmin laughed recalling the scene, 'She no longer uses a cane. She can climb stairs, bend down to play with my puppy, and even jump on a trampoline. I had to tell her, 'Aunty, don't bend so much,' and she replied, 'I can!'' Helen made it her daily habit What made Helen's turnaround possible was more than a few sessions. It was commitment. Yasmin stresses the role of routine. Karachiwala said,'She came in every single day, unless she was unwell. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Pilates allowed her to enjoy movement again. That's what I love about it, it can be tailored for both an 86-year-old and a top athlete.' Why is this Yasmin's favourite success story Yasmin admits that, if asked four years ago, she would have named transformations of younger stars. 'If you had asked me this question four years back, I would have told you about one of my Katrina (Kaif), Alia (Bhatt), Deepika (Padukone) transformations, but my most recent transformation…I don't know if I will call it challenging as much as satisfying…is of Helen's. She is 86 now'
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Asha Bhosle recalls backlash to bold songs like Piya Tu Ab To Aaja and Dum Maaro Dum: 'Majrooh Sultanpuri left the studio and told me, ‘Beti, maine ganda gana likha hai'
Asha Bhosle has lent her voice to some of the most iconic songs in Hindi cinema, from the sultry Piya Tu Ab To Aaja to the rebellious Dum Maaro Dum and the dreamy Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera. But in a recent interview, the legendary playback singer revealed that many of her bold tracks didn't just raise eyebrows, they were outright banned on Indian radio. 'Why do I only get the bold songs?' Asha once asked RD Burman Speaking to Republic Bharat, Asha Bhosle recalled confronting her late husband and composer RD Burman, fondly known as Pancham Da, about his song choices. She questioned why she was repeatedly given provocative numbers, while her elder sister Lata Mangeshkar received the softer, more 'respectable' melodies. 'I once told Pancham, why do I only get these bold songs while the nice songs go to Lata Didi?' she said. But RD Burman stood firm. He had faith in Asha's ability to make such songs iconic. Regarding Piya Tu Ab To Aaja, from the 1971 film Caravan, she remembered him confidently telling her that the song would be a huge hit. 'I have written a bad song,' said Majrooh Sultanpuri and walked out Interestingly, Asha also shared an anecdote involving renowned lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri, who penned Piya Tu Ab To Aaja. She recalled how embarrassed he was during the recording session. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo 'Majrooh Sultanpuri left the studio and told me, 'Beti, maine ganda gana likha hai. My daughters will grow up and sing this song,'' she said, laughing. Despite his hesitation, Asha went ahead with the song, staying true to her professional commitment. 'I knew the music of the song is good, but I didn't know that the song will be such a massive hit,' she added. Hindi Songs | Asha Bhosle Special Songs | Jukebox Song '3–4 of my songs were banned from Bombay radio' While these songs have since achieved cult status, Asha admitted they weren't always well received. In fact, they were censored. 'My 3–4 songs would get banned from Bombay radio,' she revealed, pointing to the conservative broadcasting environment of the time. Another of Asha's landmark tracks, Dum Maaro Dum from Dev Anand's Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971), also stirred controversy. Despite the film's anti-drug message, the song was accused of glamorising smoking and hippie culture. As a result, All India Radio banned it, and Doordarshan edited the song out when the film was aired on television. Over the decades, however, these songs have come to define the bold, experimental era of Hindi film music, with Asha Bhosle at the forefront, unafraid to lend her voice to songs that pushed boundaries.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘I wrote a dirty song': Asha Bhosle recalls lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri leaving the studio out of embarrassment as she recorded ‘Piya tu ab to aaja'
'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja,' 'Dum Maaro Dum,' and 'Yeh Hai Reshmi Zulfon Ka Andhera' — Asha Bhosle has delivered countless iconic songs to the Hindi film industry. But the sensual, bold nature of many of her tracks also sparked controversies. Recently, the legendary singer recalled how some of her songs were even banned on the radio. In a conversation with Republic Bharat, Asha Bhosle revealed that she once confronted RD Burman for consistently giving her bold songs to sing, while all the 'nice' songs would go to her sister and iconic singer Lata Mangeshkar. However, she recalled how Pancham Da had confidently predicted that 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja,' from the 1971 film Caravan, would be a massive hit with audiences. Asha also remembered how lyricist Majrooh Sultanpuri reacted while she was recording the song. He left the studio midway because he was embarrassed by some of the lyrics he had written. She recalled, 'Majrooh Sultanpuri left the studio and told me, 'Beti, maine ganda gana likha hai. (I have written a bad song.) My daughters will grow up and sing this song.'' But Asha said she went ahead with it because she had already made a commitment. 'I knew the music of the song is good, but I didn't know that the song will be such a massive hit,' she shared. ALSO READ | Banned on radio and television, Asha Bhosle's Dum Maro Dum became the identity of an anti-drug movie Speaking about the backlash she faced, Asha revealed that many of her songs were banned from radio. 'My 3–4 songs would get banned from Bombay radio,' she said. Like 'Piya Tu Ab To Aaja,' Asha Bhosle's other hit, 'Dum Maaro Dum' from Dev Anand's film Hare Rama Hare Krishna, also courted controversy. Although the film aimed to critique smoking and hippie culture, many felt that the song glamorised it. As a result, All India Radio banned the track, and Doordarshan edited it out when the film was aired on television.
India Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Priyanka Chopra shares viral belly-dancing video of 16-year-old girl from Chhattisgarh
Lavanya Das Manikpuri, a 16-year-old self-taught dancer from Chhattisgarh, has impressed not just social media users worldwide but global icon Priyanka Chopra as well with her latest belly-dancing teenager's performance, set to the iconic Bollywood track Piya Tu Ab To Aaja sung by Asha Bhosle, went viral on Instagram with millions of views, especially after Chopra shared the video on her Instagram confident expressions and fluid movements encapsulated the essence of the retro number. In fact, she is so good that you will find it difficult to take your eyes off her breathtaking dance steps. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lavanya Das Manikpuri (@ a screenshot of Priyanka Chopra's Instagram stories shared by Manikpuri, who captioned it, saying: 'I'm dreamingggg at this point.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lavanya Das Manikpuri (@ Das Manikpuri has over one million followers on Watch
