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India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Video of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant walking on roads in Switzerland goes viral, watch
The Ambanis are no strangers to the spotlight. But this time, it's not about grand parties or star-studded galas. Instead, a quiet moment between Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant on the streets of Switzerland has the internet talking. A short video of the couple, dressed in matching tones, walking hand-in-hand, has been making waves online. Anant wore a blue t-shirt, while Radhika styled her black tee with a blue jacket. The clip feels ordinary, even sweet, but it's the simplicity that struck netizens the most. What stood out in the video? In the middle of their stroll, a member of their team can be seen walking beside Anant—holding his coffee cup. Every time Anant reached for a sip, the person passed it to him. It was this tiny moment that split the internet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ambani Family (@ambani_update) While some were amused by the billionaire-style convenience, others called it 'royalty in action.' A few even defended the gesture, saying, 'That's what staff is for.' But most couldn't get enough of their chemistry—casual yet so connected. How are people reacting? Social media lit up with mixed reactions. 'Wah re nawabi,' one user wrote, amused by the coffee handoff. Another said, 'They're just perfect together.' One comment read, 'Their love is visible in the way they walk together.' Another user appreciated their subtlety, noting, 'They're stylish, but never over the top.' It's been a year already Yes, it has. Anant and Radhika recently marked their first wedding anniversary. The couple had one of the most talked-about weddings in recent memory, drawing guests from across the globe. Celebrities from Bollywood to Hollywood attended, while the Ambani family pulled out all the stops for the big day. And yet, it's this quiet moment in Switzerland that's making more headlines now. No glitz. No drama. Just two people, a cup of coffee, and a lot of public affection.
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Remember actress from Tere Naam who played role of a beggar? This is how she looks now, she works as...; Her name is...
Released in 2002, Tere Naam remains a milestone in Salman Khan's career. But tucked inside its emotional final act was a brief, gut-wrenching scene featuring a silent, beggar woman. That woman? Radhika Choudhary. She barely had screen time, but the weight of her presence left an unforgettable mark. Especially that last emotional exchange with Radhe (Salman), which many still remember. Where did she disappear after the film? While Radhika didn't chase Bollywood fame post-Tere Naam, her story quietly took a turn elsewhere. Though out of the limelight, she built her space in the South Indian film industry till 2004, and then took a 6-year break. What followed was unexpected: she moved to Los Angeles and reintroduced herself—not as an actress, but as a filmmaker. What made her an award-winning filmmaker? In 2010, she directed a short film titled Orange Blossom in LA, which explored the emotional complexity of a single mother navigating loneliness and misplaced trust. The film was shot in just four days and went on to win the Silver Ace Award at the Las Vegas Film Festival. Usha Kokate played the lead, alongside Jeff Doucette and John Paul Ouvrier. Did she ever return to mainstream cinema? Not in front of the camera. But in 2022, she took a significant step back into Hindi films as an executive producer for Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha. Quiet, but present. What is she doing now? Radhika, now known more in industry circles than among the masses, continues to work behind the scenes. She's active on Instagram, sharing slices of her current life. She's worked in multiple languages—Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada—and now, she's seen as a quiet powerhouse in the industry.
India.com
2 days ago
- Business
- India.com
My Job Is To Sell Sips, But I Always Tell Everyone To...: Edelweiss CEO Radhika Guptas Message Will Make Your Day Better
New Delhi: Edelweiss Mutual Fund MD and CEO Radhika Gupta has encouraged people to cherish life and invest in happy times in a thoughtful post on X. She has urged people to save money while still spending it on enjoyable things. According to Radhika, life is much more than a race for money and strong portfolios. She believes that life is ultimately about who has lived most joyfully. Radhika is India's only female head of a major asset manager. She also founded India's first domestic hedge fund. Save and spend money that brings happiness Radhika shared a post on X, stressing the need to live life to the fullest and encouraged everyone to save money and spend it on things that make them happy. 'Started the journey with a dream, today my heart is filled with a little happiness. The sweetness of hard work is something else,' she wrote in Hindi. Radhika advised everyone to savour the rewards of their hard work. While saving money, she advised everyone to spend it on things that make them happy. "My job is to sell SIPs, but I always tell everyone – young and old – to take the time to enjoy the fruits of your hard work. Save, but also spend, on things that give you joy, because it makes the journey worth it,' she wrote on X. According to Radhika, life is ultimately about who has lived the happiest, not about who has the largest net worth. 'At the end of the day, life is not a race of who has the highest NAV of most rupees, but who has lived most joyfully. The middle path exists, and it is good one,' she urged. ____ ____ __ ____ __ ______ __ ___, __ __ ____ __ _____ __ ___ __ ____ _____ __ _____ ___ __ __ ____ ___ My job is to sell SIPs, but I always tell everyone - young and old - to take the time to enjoy the fruits of your hardwork. Save, but also spend, on things that give you_ — Radhika Gupta (@iRadhikaGupta) July 23, 2025 Who is Radhika Gupta? Radhika started her career with firms like Microsoft and McKinsey and Company. She co-founded Forefront Capital Management in 2009, which was later acquired by Edelweiss Financial Services Limited, marking her entry into the asset management sector. During her tenure, Radhika played a key role in the acquisition of JP Morgan Mutual Fund, leading its integration into Edelweiss. Under her guidance, Edelweiss Mutual Fund launched the Bharat Bond ETF in 2019, India's first corporate bond ETF. Radhika is a graduate of the Management and Technology Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Radhika actively contributes to financial education. She regularly speaks at motivational sessions and corporate events.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Radhika Madan supports Deepika Padukone's 8-hour shift demand: 'Male actors are given that privilege'
As the dialogues continue around the grueling nature of shoot schedules, Radhika Madan has also expressed her displeasure regarding the imbalance of hours between male and female actors in the industry, having appeared in 'Angrezi Medium', 'Pataakha', 'Shiddat', and 'Sarfira'. The topic gained recent attention following Deepika Padukone 's departure from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film Spirit, where she was said to have asked for an eight-hour workday, which prompted renewed discussion around work-life balance and gender inequity within Bollywood. Radhika Madan on eight-hour shoot days The actress told Hindustan Times that she has had both 12-to-14-hour days of shooting and shorter days of eight hours. She believes that the work itself is the same, but working against deadlines allows the team to be more committed and concentrated, therefore, the shoot takes place within that time. She said she has seen films filmed, and released, and even be box office successes, all under these turns of time, and if she had not seen it herself, she would not have believed it to be possible to work and achieve, within working hours. On equality in Bollywood At a recent event, Radhika addressed the ongoing discussion regarding workplace equality in the Bollywood industry. She added that whenever women stand by working conditions equal to their male counterparts, those demands should be treated as commonplace rather than unreasonable claims. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Resmed AirSense 11 with flat 20% off ResMed Buy Now Undo She affirmed that these kinds of discussions can be collaborative when the respect and understanding are mutual, and she also pointed out that part of the concern comes from the availability of time privileges that some male actors have but not many women. Touching upon her own experience with professional burnout, Madan recalled the toll of working across seven projects in a single year. She shared that the emotional weight of multiple roles affected her deeply, leading to depression and forcing her to seek help. According to her, the industry needs to recognize the reality of burnout and move towards greater equality—without favouring male actors with special treatment. Recalls her marathon shoot days During a recent YouTube vlog with Farah Khan, the actress revisited her debut experience and the grueling schedule that came with it. When Farah remarked that Radhika probably didn't have an eight-hour shift on her first show, Radhika responded that she had endured non-stop shoots lasting 48 to 56 hours. Farah then added her own perspective, noting that she doesn't advocate for the eight-hour work model either, quipping that such relentless effort is what creates something truly valuable—comparing it to how gold is forged through intense pressure.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Radhikka Madan: It's weird that certain male actors get fixed working hours, but female actors don't
Radhikka Madan is the latest celeb voice to join the debate around working hours in the film industry. Having worked on a number of films over the years such as Angrezi Medium, Pataakha, Shiddat and Sarfira, she confesses there's a difference in how male and female actors are able to set a certain working time. Radhikka Madan 'I have worked for 12-14 hours, but I have also seen work be achieved in eight hours for certain actors. Kaam utna hi hota hai, voh unn hours mein hi nikaal lete hain. Project ban bhi jaata hai, movie hit bhi ho jaati hai. I have seen how it works because people then are focused and prepped ki uss din yeh shot lena hai, sirf eight hours hain. If that would not have happened, I would have said maybe itne hours mein kaam nahi ho paata hai,' says the 30-year-old, who will be seen next in Subedaar alongside Anil Kapoor. Also read: Radhika Madan reveals she got Angrezi Medium role after possibly replacing a star kid The discussion began ever since reports trickled in about Deepika Padukone demanding eight working hours for the film Spirit directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The collaboration eventually did not materialise. Ever since, many actors such as Ajay Devgn, Pankaj Tripathi, Rana Daggubati and more have voiced their opinion on the same. Radhika adds, 'If women are speaking out for that balance, and demanding a similar thing, it's not new. If the reasons are understood by both the parties, and respect is there, it can be worked out. It is really weird when certain male actors are given that privilege and women are not.' Burnout, which means both physical and mental exhaustion from doing something for longer hours, is also a reality for actors. Extended working hours contribute to it. Radhika says, 'I have experienced it, a lot of times. A few years ago, I was working in seven projects in a single year. I went into depression, I was really drained and took baggage of all my characters. I had to seek help. Burnout is real, I just want equality in the industry and no special treatment given to certain male actors.'
