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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mimoh Chakraborty recalls playing games with Shah Rukh Khan, opens up about his bond with Salman Khan: 'When you meet superstars...'
Mimoh Chakraborty reflected on his Bollywood journey, sharing childhood memories with Shah Rukh Khan and his bond with Salman Khan. He recounted advice from Abhishek Bachchan to stay focused amidst criticism after his debut film. Addressing nepotism, Mimoh emphasized that talent and hard work are crucial for success, despite initial opportunities due to his father, Mithun Chakraborty's influence. Mimoh Chakraborty recently took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reflecting on his journey in Bollywood, Mimoh opened up about his childhood memories with Shah Rukh Khan , his close bond with Salman Khan , and the challenges he's faced navigating the industry as a star kid. In a candid conversation on SCREEN's Dear Me…. he also addressed the topic of nepotism, offering a grounded view as a star kid, and shared a key piece of advice he once received from Abhishek Bachchan—urging him to stay focused and not get distracted by comparisons. Advice from Abhishek Bachchan helped him stay strong Speaking about coping with the backlash after his debut film Jimmy (2008) flopped, Mimoh recalled a motivating conversation with Abhishek Bachchan. He shared that Abhishek, who had also faced criticism early in his career, encouraged him to stay resilient and keep believing in himself. That advice, Mimoh said, helped him view negativity as a stepping stone rather than a setback. Grateful for Salman Khan's constant support The actor further expressed gratitude for the support he's received from Salman Khan, highlighting the close bond Salman shares with his father, Mithun Chakraborty . He shared that Salman has always been approachable and encouraging, offering him guidance whenever needed. Mimoh also acknowledged the kindness and mentorship he's received from other stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham , and Arjun Rampal—calling it rare in a competitive industry. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Duong An Duong Vuong: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo He fondly recalled his first meeting with Salman Khan during a film shoot in Ooty. He described being awestruck by Salman's presence—dressed in a white T-shirt and bandana—and remembered how the actor was sitting in his father Mithun Chakraborty's office when they were introduced. Mimoh, who was a child at the time, asked his dad to click a photo of him with Salman using a Polaroid camera. The next day, he proudly showed the picture to everyone at school. Mimoh said he has always cherished the warmth and support Salman has shown him over the years. Playing video games with Shah Rukh Khan Mimoh also recalled how SRK played games with him on his computer during the shooting of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He said, 'Even with SRK… they were shooting for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and staying in our Monarch Hotel. Imagine King Khan coming to our room! He was sitting with Dad, and then he opened my PC to play Flight Simulator with me and my brother Rimo. Both of us were looking at each other and thinking, 'King Khan was sitting with us!' He was so nice. ' 'I'm the poster boy of anti-nepotism ' Addressing the ongoing debate around nepotism, Chakraborty shared his perspective, saying that being a star kid doesn't guarantee success. He acknowledged that while children from film families are naturally drawn to the industry due to early exposure, it doesn't translate into privileges beyond familiarity. 'People like Salman Khan or Shah Rukh Khan may know me because of my father, but they don't owe me anything,' he explained. Mimoh emphasized that opportunities might come, but it's talent, hard work, and destiny that truly shape a career. Rejecting the term 'star kid' as a label, he called himself the 'poster boy of anti-nepotism,' and stressed that while everyone deserves a chance, sustaining in the industry is entirely up to individual merit.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mimoh Chakraborty recalls playing games with Shah Rukh Khan during Kuch Kuch Hota Hai shoot, talks about bond with Salman Khan: ‘I am very fortunate…'
Actor Mimoh Chakraborty's movie career has not been very fruitful so far. Since his debut film, Mimoh has, unfortunately, not been able to catapult himself into the stardom that many aspire to. However, he is content with his journey, having been fortunate enough to be guided by superstars like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, among others. During a recent appearance on SCREEN's 'Dear Me…', Mimoh recalled his fond memories with the two Bollywood icons. Like other kids from a film lineage, Mimoh Chakraborty also shared his views on nepotism and recalled the advice Abhishek Bachchan once gave him. Talking about how he dealt with negativity after Jimmy (2008) didn't do well, Mimoh said, 'I remember meeting Abhishek Bachchan during my dull phase; he has also gone through all of this. He eventually became such a big star with his charisma and fights. He said, 'No matter what the world tells you, never stop believing in yourself and fight back.' I remember that even today. Everything I read about me was a stepping stone to something else.' Also Read: Mimoh Chakraborty recalls the 'mega stardom' wife Madalsa Sharma saw with Anupamaa: 'My dad Mithun Chakraborty pushed her to take it up' Mimoh Chakraborty also spoke about how Salman Khan was always there for him. 'Salman bhai is a very loving man; he and my dad (veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty) have been very close. Their friendship is something I look up to; Dad and Bhai have been the best of friends. The same love he has given me as well. Whenever I want to talk to him, he is always there. I am very fortunate to get that love and attention from him. Not just him, even Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Arjun Rampal… they all have done this for me. I have been very fortunate to meet these amazing people, and whenever I have met them, they have always guided me to do something better in life. It is very rare to have this; our industry is very cut-throat and competitive. When you meet superstars like these who are willing to advise you for your betterment, I feel very fortunate.' Mimoh said. He also recalled the first time he met Salman Khan and said, 'Salman bhai has always gone out of his way to do something for me. I love him for that. I remember in Ooty, he had come for shooting and was sitting with that. He was wearing a white t-shirt and a bandana; the aura he had was 'my god!' He was sitting in Dad's office when I was introduced. I was a kid back then and had this Polaroid camera. So I asked Dad to click my picture with him, and the next day I showed that photo to everybody in my school.' A post shared by Mahaakshay Chakraborty (@mimohchakraborty) Mimoh also recalled how SRK played games with him on his computer during the shooting of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. He said, 'Even with SRK… they were shooting for Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and staying in our Monarch Hotel. Imagine King Khan coming to our room! He was sitting with Dad, and then he opened my PC to play Flight Simulator with me and my brother Rimo. Both of us were looking at each other and thinking, 'King Khan was sitting with us!' He was so nice.' Commenting on the popular belief that star kids get opportunities very easily, Mimoh Chakraborty gave his take on nepotism. He said, 'It's not true. Why is nepotism given such a bad reputation? We are attracted to this world we have been exposed to since we were kids. We just know people. I know Salman Khan, SRK, and other great people, but they don't owe me anything. They love my father, but they don't owe my father anything, nor does he. There is a familiarity, but that's it. I can go to Salman bhai and ask him how he is doing, but nothing beyond that. I don't use the word 'star kid' because I feel it's like a curse word for us. People from the film lineage will be given the opportunity, but in the end, it is always the hard work, the mantle, your talent, your thirst and hunger, and above all, your destiny. I am the poster boy of anti-nepotism, and I am very proud of it. But having said that, everyone deserves an opportunity.' Nawaz Kochra is an enthusiastic entertainment journalistic for the last 9 years, he has been a known face and successfully worked with some big publications. At Nawaz majorly covers TV and OTT and also does video interviews. Having the best conversations with celebrities is what Nawaz loves. ... Read More
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Kanye West and Bianca Censori tangle tongues in over-the-top PDA at South Korean party ahead of his concert
The pair are in the country ahead of Kanye's concert GET A ROOM! Kanye West and Bianca Censori tangle tongues in over-the-top PDA at South Korean party ahead of his concert Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) KANYE West has put on an over-the-top PDA display with wife Bianca Censori as the couple got intimate at a South Korea party. The couple, who were plagued by split rumours earlier this year, have seemingly proved their love is stronger than ever before with a wildly public display of affection. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Kanye West and Bianca Censori got playful with one another's tongues in South Korea Credit: Instagram 4 They danced the night away ahead of his concert in the country Credit: Instagram In a new video, Kanye and Bianca can be seen inter-twining tongues during a hot and heavy makeout session at a late-night party in South Korea. The rapper has travelled to the country for a headline concert this weekend but it seems he is making the most of his free time with wife Bianca whilst in the country. In the eye-popping clip, the couple can be seen dancing close with one another and surrounded by their pals. Strutting his stuff, Kanye had his hands above his head as he danced seductively with wife Bianca placing her hands around his body. The pair appeared to take a dip at the knees as his body began to lower onto hers whilst she stuck her tongue out playfully. Holding her tongue over the rapper's mouth, he soon stuck his own out as they caressed each other with their tongues in a public open-mouth kiss. Bianca appeared to be wearing a skimpy see-through top whilst Kanye kept his eyed hidden by a pair of shades. The couple haven't been spotted out in public as much over the last few weeks with Bianca instead turning up the head with a slew of seductive posts in barely-there underwear and outfits on Instagram. The Aussie model has been sharing several sets of Polaroid photos taken by her husband of late. In all of the snaps, Bianca is stood in front of a white backdrop while showing off her famous curves. Kanye West 'paid' Bianca Censori $100k to wear candy bra and thong in NYC after she 'first told him no' This November will mark the couple's third wedding anniversary. Shortly after Kanye's divorce from Kim Kardashian in 2022, the rapper began dating Bianca. The pair then got hitched just days after his divorce from the SKIMS founder was finalized. Since their nuptials, Kanye and Bianca often step out in sizzling and NSFW displays - often sparking backlash from the public and fans online. Bianca is often seen wearing very little clothing, and has her breasts and private regions on display while out and about. Bianca Censori and Kanye West's relationship Bianca Censori was born on January 5, 1995, in Melbourne, Australia Before her current full-time job, the 30-year-old started a jewelry company called Nylons after leaving high school. After working as a student architect for three years, she completed a master's degree between 2019 and 2020 ahead of moving to Los Angeles. In a radio interview, a childhood friend of Bianca's claimed that Kanye slid into her DMs on Instagram. The rapper reportedly said, "Come and work for me." At which point she says the designer moved to LA to join his company Yeezy as the "head of architecture" - and has been since November 2020. WEDDING BELLS On Friday, October 6, 2023, The Daily Mail reported Kanye and Bianca wed on December 20, 2022. The couple tied the knot under a "confidential marriage license" in the state of California. The two wed in Palo Alto, California, according to the document. The wedding came just one month after Kanye and Kim Kardashian finalized their divorce. 4 The couple are often known for their shocking displays Credit: X/Ye
Elle
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Victoria Pedretti Is Engaged to Ethan DeLorenzo: 'It's No Secret I'm Deeply in Love'
THE RUNDOWN Victoria Pedretti made her engagement public in July 2025, and she wasn't shy about it. The You and Haunting of Hill House actress shared a joint Instagram with her fiancé on July 22, photographer and artist Ethan DeLorenzo. She wrote, 'It's no secret I'm deeply in love or that I'm engaged to Ethan. I tell everyone I meet.' The Instagram included a shot of the couple holding each other and smiling. The pair has kept their relationship very private, so Pedretti's announcement offered a rare look into their dynamic. DeLorenzo added on his Instagram Story, per The Tab, 'Ooooo, the love we are making together is out of this world. Here's to forever.' Below, everything to know about DeLorenzo. DeLorenzo lists himself as a 'father/wild forager/naturalist/director/recording artist/photographer/gardener' on his personal website. His work spans short documentaries, photography, and music. One of his short documentaries, Cider Creek Collective (2025), follows a group of ceramicists and features music played on handmade instruments. His Instagram also offers glimpses into both his work and personal life, with a strong emphasis on natural environments and community living. On April 25, 2025, he posted a carousel of Pedretti posing outdoors in a red dress. He captioned it, 'some photo evidence of our wild hearts frolicking around.' She shared the same photos on her Instagram that day, tagging DeLorenzo. DeLorenzo also posted Polaroid photos of Pedretti the month before, writing, 'i'd lay on the cliff side during the apocalypse with you any day… expired polaroid film 💜.' As of 2025, it's unclear where DeLorenzo currently resides, though he previously lived on Vashon Island for several years. In a 2020 interview on the Our Nature podcast, DeLorenzo shared, 'I am currently on our apple orchard, and it's located in Vashon, Washington. It's a little island you can only get to by ferry. I live in a little eco-village with about six to eight others depending on the time of the year. We have a farm and an orchard. I started a little outdoor mushroom experiment so I grow some mushrooms as well.' He added, 'The best thing about the Pacific Northwest is that there's so much to forage. I'm always foraging for things as well. I've been up here for four years now.' He described the island as a place where he found a sense of home: 'It's the first time I've ever felt that very pure and intentional feeling of home,' he said. During his time in Vashon, he also contributed work to the local Summer Arts Fest, including a photography installation and a music workshop for kids, per the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber. DeLorenzo grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania. After graduating high school, he moved to Brooklyn and began working in recording studios. 'I started out working with this mix engineer in a recording studio, his name is Ryan West,' he told Our Nature. 'At the time, he was working a lot with this producer Just Blaze, so we started out at Jay-Z's studio working with Rihanna, T.I…I remember one of the first projects we did was with Kid Cudi when he was working with Eminem.' He added, 'How I got that gig, from a shitty town in Pennsylvania, was the internet. I was just a weird little teenager who loved music and would read the liner notes of my albums and just search them and send them messages, and I found myself an opportunity from being really young and eager.' After working in studios, DeLorenzo joined a band as a drummer with Teyana Taylor called U.G.L.Y. (Underneath Greatness Lies You). 'She was signed to Pharrell at the time and they were starting this band…Long story short, made a bunch of songs, was in that band, got us to move to L.A., and then Teyana got signed by Kanye and kind of went and did her solo thing,' he said. 'Fortunately, now you cannot search it, it's been erased from everything, which I'm grateful for,' he added, referring specifically to the band's music and online presence. He described the experience as pivotal: 'I saw the world, these people were friends of mine and peers…I loved it for a certain amount, and then I think other things started coming up for me. I was like, what do I really want?' During his time in the music industry, DeLorenzo formed friendships with artists including Rihanna and Chris Brown. The three shared a close connection, with DeLorenzo sharing that he and his former girlfriend once lived with Brown when he first moved to L.A. 'Me and Rihanna have the same birthday, February 20. We're Pisces,' DeLorenzo said. 'It was both of our birthdays, and they were going to Hawaii and were like, 'Oh, you should come.' So it was kind of just like that, more of a leisure trip. It was really special, that trip was really pivotal. At the time, I was experimenting with psychedelics and not in a party manner, more of a ritual manner. Mushrooms, usually. I think I started tripping like a year before that trip.' 'On that trip, I remember Rihanna giving me mushrooms, and it was the darkest trip I've ever had,' DeLorenzo said. 'I was feeling everything…People can say what they want, but that feeling that day really brought clarity to my ego and what I really wanted from my life and what felt authentic to me.' He added, 'That led to more clarity on how I moved in my career and then to essentially meeting the mother of my child.' DeLorenzo spoke to Our Nature about the moment he learned his then-partner, Jenna Malone, was expecting their son, Ode. 'When she told me she was pregnant, I was just so happy,' he said. 'I felt such a purpose and like I was prepared for it.' The family initially moved to Big Sur, California. After Ode turned one, DeLorenzo, Malone, and their son lived in a van while traveling up the coast looking for community farmland. When the couple eventually separated, DeLorenzo relocated to Vashon Island to be closer to his son. 'Her and I had our ups and downs,' he said. 'We're not meant to be life partners like that living in the same space so we figured that out on that trip and separated.' 'Before anything, ever since my son was born, it was always father first,' he added. After arriving on Vashon, DeLorenzo found work managing a small community farm. 'I was managing an orchard with raspberries, blueberries, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes…Kind of a small community farm, about two acres,' he said. 'And then I ended up transitioning the farm to a co-op farm.' DeLorenzo has described the lifestyle shift as transformational: 'Learning the process of farming, connecting to the trees, growing crops, connecting to those slower processes has made me such a better person and more patient and has given me tools to be a good father,' he said. 'Fast-forward to present time right now…I love my life,' DeLorenzo said in 2020. 'This part of the world, I love the climate, the seasons alone…It has given me tools to listen and be connected to those processes and share them with my son.' He concluded, 'Everything that's informed my life and given me this bliss of a life experience was out of my control. So I've gotten really good at listening and trusting that this is where I'm supposed to go, and this is going to work out in some way.'
Daily Mirror
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Liam Payne left emotional over Building The Band star's admission in final TV project
Liam Payne's final telly project, Building The Band, is airing on Netflix, and one admission from a contestant left the late singer feeling emotional on the set Liam Payne was lost for words after a contestant on Building The Band revealed his link to the late singer. Former One Direction star Liam filmed the Netflix show last year, just weeks before he tragically died. The Polaroid musician tragically died aged just 31 in October last year, having fallen from the balcony of his third-floor hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He sustained injuries that were not compatible with life and was pronounced dead at the scene. But just weeks prior, Liam appeared in his element, working alongside his pal Nicole Scherzinger, who created his former band, and American chart-topper, Kelly Rowland, filming the show in Manchester, with his relatives even joining him for the process. A clip of the show sees the late musician left speechless when Australian contestant Mason Watts, who is part of the band Midnight Til Morning, revealed his unexpected connection to the band that Liam found fame in. "I just wanna say, Liam, when I was about 11 years old, my family won tickets from Australia," Mason said. He added: "My sisters were obsessed with you; they won flights for my whole family to sit front row at Madison Square Garden when I was a little kid. Ever since that moment, I wanted to be in a group. It's kind of a full-circle moment to be here with a group and be performing in front of you, so thank you, man." Shocked by the admission, Liam eventually said: "Thank you," before looking at the camera and sending a message to Mason's sisters. He said: "Hi sisters!" Mason went on to add: "Thank you man," with Liam adding: "Amazing, thank you so much." Fans watching the clip were also left emotional with one writing on social media: "That's so cool Mason, living your dream and performing for Liam Payne, what an amazing full circle moment!" A second asked: "Is he tearing up?," with one fan replying: "Yes he is, it means the world to him." Another fan commented: "I can't watch this. This breaks my heart into a million pieces. Life is so unfair. Liam is so kind. I met him back in the 1D days several times, and he was always one of the most appreciative and sweetest in the band. These promos for the show are making me so sad." "He was genuinely touched. I'm not into many celebs, but he was so clearly a salt of the earth kind of man, and it's gutting that he is gone," said another. Prior to the show airing last week, doubts had been raised about whether the show should move forward, but Nicole revealed that bosses had the blessing of Liam's relatives. She said: "Liam meant and means so much to all of us, and we were very obviously sensitive to the whole process. We ultimately left it in his family's hands and wanted to respect how they felt about everything and how to move forward. And his parents were there during the filming. They were amazing. It was so wonderful. "They were actually kind of sat right next to us through the whole process, and they've been with Liam and with us through this entire process. So to know that we had their blessing, to know that they were so proud of him on the show, they were like, 'Oh, yes, this is how we want everyone to remember Liam.'" Building The Band is available to stream on Netflix now.
