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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kareena Kapoor Khan's diet has been the same since 2007, her dietician Rujuta Diwekar lists what the actress eats in her day: 'Khichdi with ghee or pulao for dinner'
Kareena Kapoor Khan 's unwavering approach to food has stood the test of nearly two decades — and it's all thanks to her long-time collaborator, nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar. The duo's association began during the making of Tashan, and since then, Diwekar says Kareena has more or less stuck to the same eating habits for the past 18 years. In fact, Kareena's consistency even played a pivotal role in Diwekar's career — inspiring her debut book Don't Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight, released in 2009. Speaking to The Lallantop, Diwekar detailed Kareena's current food routine: 'Dry fruits like almonds, raisins or figs as soon as she wakes up; paratha or poha for breakfast; dal and rice for lunch; cheese toast (sometimes) or mango/mango milkshake (seasonal) for evening snack; and khichdi with ghee/pulao for dinner.' According to her, Kareena leans toward rice and dal on shoot days, finding them easier to manage on set. On regular days at home, however, roti and sabzi are her go-to lunch. Diwekar also mentioned that khichdi with ghee is Kareena's dinner staple for almost 'four to five days a week.' The actor herself validated these choices while attending the launch of Diwekar's latest book Mitahara: Food Wisdom From My Indian Kitchen earlier this year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo She spoke of the discipline that defines her daily life: 'Dinner by 6 pm, lights out by 9:30 pm, morning workouts before the world wakes up.' Kareena also admitted in a chat with The Nod that late-night events aren't her scene, and that her friends respect her boundaries. Her idea of winding down? Watching Schitt's Creek on low volume before bed. While Kareena's food choices may sound relatable, they've sparked more than a few bizarre rumours over the years. 'The most joyfully ridiculous rumour I've heard about myself is that I eat quinoa and air to maintain my figure,' she quipped in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, during a conversation with Vicky Kaushal. The two also bonded over their mutual Punjabi love for parathas, with Kareena revealing she even had them for breakfast during her infamous size zero phase in Tashan (2007). Reminiscing at the book launch, Kareena also shared a glimpse of her younger self — a 'chubby kid' who had no qualms about finishing an entire bag of chips. And while she's undergone a transformative journey since then, there have been moments of vulnerability too — like after giving birth to her second son, Jeh, in 2021. 'I gained 45 kg,' she said, admitting that the change initially rattled her. But ultimately, she reminded herself of something simple yet powerful — that she had to 'grow to be comfortable in [her] skin again. '
Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
The undeniable joy and comfort of rewatching a show: Why we hit repeat
There's a particular kind of magic at the moment the Netflix cursor hovers over The Office for the seventh, or seventeenth, time. You already know Michael's going to declare bankruptcy (loudly and wrongly), Jim will shoot a deadpan glance at the camera after every absurd moment, and Pam will eventually cry in a hallway. But still, you're back — again. For many, rewatching shows has become a default setting. When sleep doesn't knock on your door, or it's the third cleaning spree of the week, 'FRIENDS' running softly in the background just feels right. These shows may start as background noise, but they quickly become something more: companions, routines, or even emotional support TV. For a lot of people, watching something familiar on a loop is less about pure entertainment and more about comfort, nostalgia and safety. Whether it's Alexis's 'Eww David' (Schitt's Creek) playing while you fold laundry, or Gloria's Colombian accent (Modern Family), these rewatches often feel like tiny lighthouses, gently showing us the way ahead. Rewatching isn't just a quirky habit; it's a full-blown cultural pattern. Year after year, familiar shows rack up millions of views. In the second half of 2024 alone, just the first seasons of FRIENDS and The Big Bang Theory racked up 4.2 million views. The first season of The Office had 3.8 million views, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine's had 10.8 million. In a world saturated with new content, the big question is, why are many of us re-watching the same shows over and over again? Comfort of familiarity In a TEDx Talk, Dr Michael T Smith, an American professor of English and Communication, explains that humans are naturally drawn to patterns and familiarity. The repeated faces, the same intro music, the predictability of story arcs, all of it becomes a source of comfort. Our brains are wired to find safety in patterns, much like how we turn to our favourite comfort food or replay the same songs on a loop. In fact, these shows can make us feel less alone. There's a term for it — parasocial relationships, where people form one-sided emotional bonds with Internet personalities, celebrities and even fictional characters. Aarti N Shah, a Mumbai-based psychologist, explains that individuals dealing with mental health challenges like anxiety, which often brings isolation and procrastination along with it, tend to return to their comfort shows. These rewatches can serve as a kind of emotional shelter, subtly replacing the need to socialise, which can feel overwhelming or draining. Since the viewer already knows what's going to happen next, there's no risk of being emotionally blindsided. Shah also notes that for people living with conditions like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, rewatching familiar shows can be especially rewarding. While they might forget day-to-day details or struggle with memory lapses, the face of a familiar character, the intro song of a beloved show, or a well-known plotline can help them feel connected. She adds that rewatching shows and movies can trigger the release of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain that makes us feel rewarded. An antidote to a world of choices Rewatching a show can also save you from decision fatigue. With a hundred tiny decisions to make every single day, what to wear or what to cook, sometimes picking what to watch just feels like another exhausting choice. Because let's be honest, opening Netflix can be overwhelming. Trailers autoplay, suggestions pile up, and the 'Add to My List' section becomes a graveyard of well-intentioned promises. With so much to pick from, the idea of committing to something new can feel like a gamble. What if it's disappointing? What if the ending ruins the whole experience? Is it just me, or am I not good enough to enjoy the show everyone's obsessed with? The sheer volume of options can also lead to anxiety. Every new choice comes with an opportunity cost. If one thing is picked, it means missing out on another, and that can feel like a loss. But there's no such risk or pressure with rewatching. You can simply tune out and 'enjoy'. It's the opposite of that gamble. One of the underrated joys of rewatching is the freedom it gives. You don't have to start from episode one or follow the storyline. You can skip the sad parts and jump straight to your favourite scenes. If Ross and Rachael's 'we were on a break' episode breaks your heart, there's absolutely no need to watch it. You can simply skip and move ahead, probably to a scene where Joey shouts, 'Joey doesn't share food!!'. You don't have to be as hyper-focused as you would while watching something new, trying not to miss an important scene or subtle detail. What's even more interesting is how revisiting an old show can reflect how much we have changed. Sometimes, the same lines hit differently. What once seemed funny may now feel problematic. A moment once skipped might suddenly resonate. So while the world urges us to consume the next big thing, let's find comfort in sticking to the basics. It only makes us human, choosing the familiar, the reruns, the comfort zone. Karishma Ayaldasani is a Senior Sub Editor at The Indian Express. She has previously worked as a Social Media Sub-Editor at Firstpost and as a Creative Strategist at Clematis Advertising. She holds a PGDM in Journalism and Mass Communication from Xavier's Institute of Communications, Mumbai and a degree in Economics (Honours) from Sophia College, Ajmer. ... Read More
Buzz Feed
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
10 TV Characters Who'd Be TikTok Influencers In 2025
1. Moira Rose (Schitt's Creek) Haul of vintage wigs, overly dramatic lip syncs, and cryptic "life advice." Her bio? "Former soap opera star. Now educating the masses. Caw, caw!" 2. Rue Bennett (Euphoria) No thirst traps. No trends. Just POV videos set to obscure music and cryptic captions like "it's all a simulation." 2M followers. No explanation. 3. Blair Waldorf (Gossip Girl) Soft-launching Chuck every other week and posts sponsored by high-end skincare brands. She definitely writes long captions like it's Tumblr in 2010. 4. Michael Scott (The Office) Would go viral weekly for saying completely unhinged things at work. Accidentally creates a meme without realizing it. 5. Sydney Adamu (The Bear) Her TikToks would be stressful, intense, and weirdly inspiring. "Yes, chef," but make it girlboss. 6. Steve Harrington (Stranger Things) He thinks he's posting for the boys but is unintentionally a thirst trap king. The comments are feral. 7. Penelope Featherington (Bridgerton) Secret soft-launches, gossip threads, bookish thirst traps. Starts with regency-core vibes, ends up being your favorite messy narrator. 9. Nate Jacobs (Euphoria) Posts shirtless videos with moody lighting and Nicki Minaj audio. The comments are unwell. 10. Spencer Reid (Criminal Minds) Nerdy facts, introvert vibes, accidental thirst traps. "Here's a fact you didn't ask for" turns into a fan account war in the comments. Quiet king of TikTok. Are there any other TV characters you could see ruling our TikTok screens? Let me know in the comments!
Buzz Feed
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
22 Of The Very Worst And Best Queer TV And Movie Scenes
I asked BuzzFeed readers to share the LGBTQ+ TV and movie scenes they deemed the very the ones they deemed the very worst. So, without further ado, here are 11 queer scenes that totally missed the mark, and here are 10 more that were so good, they became instantly iconic: WORST: When Samantha reveals that she's dating Maria in Sex in the City: "I recently rewatched Sex and the City and couldn't help but cringe at the lack of support when Samantha told the girls. Samantha is such a girl's girl and always supports her friends, whether it's in terms of sex, sexuality, or anything else. It really disappointed me!"— Harriet, 34 BEST: "On Schitt's Creek, when David explains himself with wine labels. It helped put a lot of things into words for a lot of people." "I also believe a lot of light bulbs went off and people figured out that they are bisexual. A lot of us figured out it's okay to like the wine, not the labels. 🌈✌️—julessomewhere WORST: Santana's bi-phobic comments after she starts seeing Dani (Demi Lovato) on Glee: —Angelica Martinez BEST: When Carmen realizes Benny is gay in Overcompensating. "For some reason, the hug from the party scene in Overcompensating episode 5 between Benny and Carmen at the Halloween party really got to me. The way the music cuts out when she realizes that Benny is gay is just so perfect. I was in college in the early 2010s as well, and I get emotional thinking about how — as an out trans woman — I could have had a similar experience. It didn't happen for me, but seeing Benny be automatically accepted by his best friend is just beautiful."— Rachel B WORST: Villanelle dying in the finale of Killing Eve. "They were finally together after four long seasons of cat and mouse, and then Villanelle dying by a gunshot?! She and Eve deserved so much more. I choose to pretend the last five minutes of Killing Eve never happened."— Mathew, 35 BEST: Clare's coming out scene in Derry Girls. "I'm the wee lesbian might be one of the funniest lines of the show."—Anonymous WORST: "I hate to say it, but any Mabel (Selena Gomez) and Alice (Cara Delevingne) scene in Only Murders in the Building. Good show, but god, there's negative chemistry between them and I felt bad watching it." —flubber7777 BEST: When Eric and his dad, Mr. Effiong, have this raw conversation in Sex Education. —Angelica Martinez WORST: "The ladies discussing how they don't believe in being bisexual in SATC. So much bi-erasure and shaming." —Anonymous BEST: When Willow comes out to Buffy in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. "I think it's such a beautiful scene, and I love how Buffy reacts. She is a little shocked at first, but supports Willow throughout."—Anonymous WORST: "The entire plot of Happiest Season." "Portraying staying with a partner who would deny being your partner and expect you to pretend to be someone else is beyond toxic. Kristen Stewart's character should not have forgiven her partner for how she was treated."— Emma, 27 BEST: When Jack comes out to his father in Dawson's Creek. —Anonymous WORST: "Definitely Finn singing the weird slow version of 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' to Santana on Glee when she was just starting to accept her sexuality." "Not only was the song a REALLY bad and awkward cover, but acting like he was being a heroically good friend just for singing it to her... the vibes were off."—Anonymous BEST: "In This Is Us, when Randall and Tess's daughter comes out to them. I just pictured my child sharing something so big about themselves, and me reassuring them there's nothing they could do or be that would make me love them any less." "Randall and Tess handled it so lovingly. I cried all night knowing there are parents that wouldn't react like that."— Lana WORST: "When Kurt from Glee was being biphobic after Blaine and Rachel drunkenly kissed during the 'Blame It On the Alcohol' episode, and Blaine thought he might be bisexual." "It plays into the myth that bisexual men aren't actually bisexual: they're just gay men in denial pretending to be into women so that they can feel 'normal'. And it being Kurt — a character who went through such hardships, an identity crisis, and intense bullying due to his own sexuality — made the scene even worse."— Brandyce, 29"This scene is definitely problematic. For a show about accepting yourself, this was definitely not on theme. Perhaps Blaine doesn't turn out to be bisexual, but there are many teenage boys who might be. This sends the wrong message to them."—Anonymous"Glee had a lot of bi-phobic moments now that I think about it. This one was awful because I was in my teens while Glee was on, and at that time, I was also questioning my sexuality, and that was the first time I saw someone say, 'Hey, I like boys AND girls.' It was something I could immediately relate to, only to be shut down instantly by someone else saying it was a lie..."—Anonymous BEST: The scene where Robin comes out to Steve in Stranger Things. —Angelica Martinez WORST: "The scene in Blue is the Warmest Color where one woman fingers the other very conspicuously in a restaurant, and the other woman (the one being fingered) was screaming and moaning louder than a banshee." "I hated that scene; it made me so uncomfortable. The whole movie was made even worse when it came out that the star, Lèa Seydoux, was extremely uncomfortable filming the movie as a whole. I truly feel like that movie was made more for straight men rather than queer women. And yes, the director and main writer was a man (Abdellatif Kechiche)."—minervamcgonogall BEST: When Rosa comes out to her parents in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. "Rosa's storyline in Brooklyn Nine-Nine! Her parents initially were upset and in denial, her dad eventually came around (and her mom was not quite ready). I loved the way Rosa stood her ground with her identity, even if it meant losing her family. I also truly appreciated the squad coming together to support her and remind her that they all have her back and are her family, too."— Sam, 27 WORST: "When Troy and Cal come out as a couple in American Horror Story: Double Feature. They talk in a way that's so vulgar and weird, you'd think the writer had never spoken to a gay person in their life." —Alex, 30 BEST: "Caitlyn and Vi's sex scene in Arcane. Such a monumental scene for lesbian representation and desire, so beautifully directed and animated, and the storyboards for it won an Annie Award!" —Anonymous WORST: "When The 100 had Clarke and Lexa finally get together, and then killed Lexa (who was a badass warrior) off moments later via a stray bullet." "Their relationship had a lot of build-up, and to kill Lexa moments after they slept together for the first time was a slap in the face to both the characters and fans. It's the worst case of the 'bury your gays' trope I've seen."—Anonymous"One of the best characters on the show, and she had amazing chemistry with Clark. Terrible, lazy writing, and the definition of 'Bury Your Gays.'"—Anonymous Did we miss any? Give us your hot takes in the comments below. Looking for more LGBTQ+ or Pride content? Then check out all of BuzzFeed's posts celebrating Pride 2025.
Toronto Star
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
There's so much more to Canadian TV than ‘Schitt's Creek.' Here are 4 great shows that make us proud
Ask someone to name a Canadian television series and the first one that comes to mind for many people is 'Schitt's Creek.'
