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Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Birdcage veil: Vintage accessory that is hot again
Veils are no longer just for brides or royals. They are dramatic, delicate, and the right amount of mysterious. From the Cannes Film Festival to star-studded fashion campaigns, the vintage-inspired birdcage veil is having a serious moment. This year at Cannes, model Nataly Osmann brought high drama with a sleek black veil styled with a minimalist gown. A post shared by Nataly Osmann (@natalyosmann) In another standout moment, actor Bhumi Pednekar gave full vintage glamour in an Indian outfit, topped with a pearl-studded birdcage veil for a scene in The Royals. Actor Huma Qureshi appeared at a recent event in a sculpted white net headband that was futuristic but still feminine. A post shared by Huma Qureshi (@iamhumaq) Capping off the trend, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan turned heads at the Red Sea Film Festival back in December in a berry-hued veil, chandelier earrings, and slicked-back hair. A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) This trend isn't just nostalgic, it's a reinvention of glamour. 'These netted pieces are elegant yet playful. They allow you to bring a touch of old-world glamour into modern-day dressing,' says Niti Gupta, luxury style curator. Birdcage veils date back to the early 20th century and rose to popularity in the 1940s when fabric shortages made full veils impractical. Women embraced smaller mesh styles made of Russian net or tulle. Today, designers are reinterpreting the classic with sparkle, pearls, and sculpted details. Designer Shruti Sancheti explains, 'The resurgence of netted headpieces reflects a captivating fusion of tradition and modernity. It allows designers to explore intricate craftsmanship while making a powerful style statement.' The answer is simple: Pair it with a sleek bun, soft makeup, and bold eyes. Let the veil do all the talking. Give Indian outfits a royal twist by pairing it with a lehenga or saree. Designer Supria Munjal sums up: 'This trend blends vintage charm with modern fashion. It's exciting to see occasion wear redefined with an edgy vibe.'
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘What we go through as actors in the industry, our parents also go through it': Jacqueline Fernandez on how parents' support important for child's career
Jacqueline Fernandez recently represented India at the Red Sea Film Festival at Cannes. During her time at the French Riviera, The Hollywood Reporter caught up with her for a quick interview, where the Gentleman actor recalled the time when her family supported her during her Hollywood debut. During the shooting of Kill 'Em All 2, her entire family flew down to Italy while she was shooting. 'I just couldn't believe. I was doing lines with him (Jean-Claude Van Damme), working with him. He was my icon. I think my entire family. We had this laser disc. My dad was hellbent that if we have to watch Jean Claude, we have to watch him on a laser disc. And cut to, I am on a set with him in Italy. We helped each other with lines. My parents came down and they were like, 'We love our daughter. She made us proud.' Life came full circle. At moments like this you feel it was all worth it–the struggle, the challenges, everything,' she told the publication. Sharing her two cents about the struggle actors face in the industry, Fernandez added: ''What we go through as actors in the industry, our parents also go through it. Everything, it's out there. It takes so much for parents to still support you through everything. My mother was always proud of me and she would always want me to keep striving and dreaming. ' Rima Bhandekar, Psychologist Mpower Aditya Birla Education Trust, told indian that supportive parenting is about asking your child what they want to be, without adding 'you should' right after. Supportive parenting is one of the predictors of a child confidently choosing their own career, even if it is far from parental legacy and societal expectations. 'Such parents provide the space needed to choose what feels right for the child, such as resources, encouragement, and emotional stability while giving them the choice to choose their own path without judgement of tradition, societal status, prestige, and money,' she explained. By doing so, Bhandekar said that children know their self-worth isn't connected tightly to fulfilling someone else's dream; but their own passion, they're better prepared to handle setbacks on their own. They are more likely to stand firm in their choices due to nurturing space provided by parents who value who they are, not just what they achieve. According to Banerjee, supportive parenting is about being there for your children without controlling every decision. It involves encouraging independence, and respecting their right to choose. She shared 3 valuable tips to help children flourish: Let kids try different activities—like sports, arts, coding, or volunteering. These varied experiences help them understand what sparks their interest. Children learn best when they're allowed to explore without feeling forced into a choice. Share your own career stories and lessons without telling them what to do. Your advice as a conversation starter can help them to get a direction. For example, say, 'I did this when I faced a tough decision,' instead of 'You must do this.' It keeps the door open for them to choose their path. Create a safe space where your kids can share fears and ambitions. Check in regularly and listen actively. When children feel heard, they're more likely to share doubts and seek advice. Trust and understanding strengthen their ability to make confident choices.
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Cannes 2025: Jacqueline Fernandez's Star-Struck Moment With Jessica Alba
New Delhi: Jacqueline Fernandez met Jessical Alba at the Cannes Film Festival and she couldn't stop gushing about it. Jacqueline shared a few glamorous pictures of herself on her Instagram feed. In the pictures, Jacqueline is seen sharing the frame with Jessica Alba. Jacqueline looked gorgeous as ever in a red gown. "This was a dream, meeting all my idols and being part of such a meaningful event. All thanks to @redseafilm this was possible for me! As an honouree I had the opportunity to meet the most fantastic women in cinema from around the world and discuss the possibilities that lay ahead of us, all of us sharing a similar passion to be impactful storytellers in our own unique way! I left feeling inspired and wanting to grow more.. explore more... thank you @redseafilm for honouring me alongside such amazingly beautiful women. still so speechless!!!" Jacqueline wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jacqueline Fernandez (@jacquelienefernandez) Jacqueline was at the Women in Cinema gala hosted by the Red Sea Film Foundation at the Cannes Film Festival. The actor was one of the honorees at the Women in Cinema event as part of the Red Sea Film Foundation at Cannes this year. Hosted at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d'Antibes, the Red Sea Film Festival celebrated the journey of seven women, making a mark in the world of cinema in front of and behind the camera. Jacqueline was joined by Saudi actor Elham Ali, Syrian filmmaker Gaya Jiji, Egyptian actor Amina Khalil, Zambian-Welsh director-screenwriter-actor Rungano Nyoni, Saudi artist and filmmaker Sarah Taibah and Thai actor Engfa Waraha.
Broadcast Pro
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Fionnuala Halligan joins Red Sea Film Foundation as Director of Int'l Programmes
Halligan succeeds critic Kaleem Aftab, who stepped down in March after serving as the Red Sea Festival's Director of International Programming for four years. The Red Sea Film Foundation has appointed Fionnuala Halligan, outgoing Executive Editor and Chief Critic of Screen International, as its new Director of International Programmes. In her new role, Halligan will work alongside Antoine Khalife, Director of Arab Programmes and Film Classics, to curate and shape the growing international slate of the Red Sea International Film Festival. Halligan has collaborated with the festival over the past three editions of Arab Stars of Tomorrow, a joint initiative with Screen highlighting emerging regional talent. Her extensive background includes more than a decade in Hong Kong as a film critic for the South China Morning Post, and five years as a consultant and programmer for the Macao International Film Festival. She is a recognised voice in global film criticism, with memberships in BAFTA, the London Film Critics' Circle, and the European Film Academy. Speaking about the new role, Fionnuala Halligan, Director of International Programmes at the Red Sea Film Festival, said: 'It's a privilege to be joining the Red Sea Film Foundation in this new role. As I complete my tenure at Screen, I look forward to fully taking on the role after the Cannes Film Festival and working closely with the team to further shape and expand the festival's international programming.' Shivani Pandya-Malhotra, Managing Director of the Red Sea Film Foundation, added: 'Finn has been a collaborator and supporter of ours from the beginning, and she has both impeccable taste and a deep appreciation for cinema from across the world – particularly in Asia, a region we've increasingly championed as an organisation as our remit broadens. We are so thrilled to have her joining us to head up our international offering, which has been a cornerstone of our festival and continues to gain prestige and stature on the global circuit with each edition.' Now in its fifth edition, the Red Sea International Film Festival has screened over 520 films from 85 countries, including more than 130 Saudi titles. The next edition will take place from December 4 to 13, 2025, in Jeddah's historic Al Balad district.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doha Film Institute Launches Ambitious International Festival for Indie Cinema With $300,000 in Prizes
The Doha Film Institute has unveiled the shape of its upcoming Doha Film Festival, which looks poised to become a prominent event dedicated to auteur cinema from around the world in the Middle East and North Africa region. The fest transforms the DFI's existing Ajyal Film Festival dedicated to youth and family-friendly cinema into a more ambitious international event for a broader audience. It will have four competition strands: international feature film competition; short film competition; the Ajyal film competition, judged by the festival's unique youth jury; and the Made in Qatar competition, dedicated to projects made in Qatar, regardless of the director's provenance. More from Variety Searchlight Pictures Buys Alexander Payne's Next Film 'Somewhere Out There' for Worldwide Rights (EXCLUSIVE) Charlotte Gainsbourg Says 'I Don't Need to See My Movies Anymore' and Fighting for Acting Roles Is Better Than Getting Offers: 'You Feel Like You Own It' Dogma 25 Explodes at Cannes, Spearheaded by New Quintet Led by May el-Toukhy: 'A Rescue Mission and a Cultural Uprising' The reconfigured event is being endowed with a total prize pot of over $300,000 that places it on a monetary par with Saudi Arabia's more glitzy Red Sea Film festival in Jeddah. In the international sphere, the top prizes to be dished out will be best narrative, worth $75,000; documentary, worth $50,000; artistic achievement, worth $45,000; and the gender-neutral performance acting award, worth $15,000. The Doha Film Festival will run Nov. 20-28, a slot that adds to the already crowded Arab film festival calendar during that period. The Cairo fest runs Nov. 12-21, the Marrakech fest runs Nov. 28-Dec. 6 and Red Sea's fifth edition is set for Dec. 4-13. The announcement of the revamped festival, made at Cannes, comes on the 15th anniversary of the Doha Film Institute, which was first announced in Cannes in 2010 by Qatar's cultural leader Sheikha Al Mayassa, the DFI's founder and chairperson. 'We've had a huge collective experience,' Doha Film Institute CEO Fatma Hassan Alremaihi told Variety. 'We laid a lot of the groundwork and did a lot of the heavy lifting to create this industry in Qatar. Now we have a bigger movement for the film industry with Media City Qatar and Katara Studios, with different productions happening, either locally or internationally. 'The opportunities in Qatar now are huge,' Alremaihi continued, 'and we want to expose these opportunities to people from around the world who come to Doha.' Films will be selected by the DFI's in-house programming team led by Alremaihi. The Doha Film Festival will not have a structured market. The DFI already has a unique event called Qumra, an incubator and co-production market that helps foster first and second works, mostly by Arab directors. Qumra, which was conceived by the DFI following the failure of the Tribeca Doha Film Festival, which ran from 2009 until 2012, recently held its 11th edition. Qumra mentors this year included Johnnie To, Walter Salles and Darius Khondji. Lack of a structured market does not mean the Doha Film Festival will not have an industry aspect. 'There are so many markets around the world, I don't think another one is needed,' Alremaihi said. 'But organically there will be a market for opportunities and partnerships and deals that can happen during the festival and year-round,' she added, noting that other elements of the festival will be announced later 'that will be attended by a lot of industry [executives]. 'This is going to be an ongoing project' said the DFI's artistic advisor Palestinian auteur Elia Suleiman, who noted that the event will have a similar spirit to Qumra and has no desire to compete with the other fest's in the Arab world, at least not in terms of glitz and glamour. 'It's an event for the filmmakers. Ultimately, they are at the root and center of the DFI program,' said Hanaa Issaa, who oversees the institute's film funding programs and funding initiatives. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
