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India Gazette
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"Chris Martin, Dakota Johnson wanted to experience...": Sonali Bendre recalls her Babulnath Temple visit with Coldplay singer, Hollywood actress
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): British band Coldplay's lead vocalist, Chris Martin, came to India earlier this year and surprised his desi fans not only with his soulful concerts but also with his spiritual side. Before his gigs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18 and 19, Chris, along with Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson, paid a sacred visit to the iconic Babulnath Temple. They were joined by Bollywood star Sonali Bendre and 'Swades' fame actress Gayatri Oberoi. Several images and videos went viral in which Chris, Dakota, Sonali and Gayatri were seen offering prayers. Dakota and Chris, who have now reportedly parted ways, embraced Indian culture with full devotion. Sonali and Gayatri also accompanied Dakota to the iconic Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai back in January. Dressed in traditional attire, the trio appeared to be in high spirits, engaging in a lively conversation as they made their way through the temple grounds. Recalling meeting Chris and Dakota, Sonali in an Interview with ANI, shared, ' She's (Dakota) such a lovely person. It was my yoga teacher who told me that, you know what, somebody is coming in and they want to be taken to a few temples. Will you do this? I'm like, okay, who is it? And that's how I get to know. So I think Chris and her (Dakota) wanted to have a temple experience. And I think that's an experience everybody should have at some point. It was lovely. With her (and Chris), the night before everybody got to know we had visited Babulnath Temple. And then the next day, we visited Siddhivinayak Temple.' Meanwhile, Chris and Dakota recently made headlines with their alleged break-up. A source informed US-based magazine PEOPLE about their split. 'It feels final this time,' one source said of the split. Reps for the stars did not respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment. In March 2024, an insider told PEOPLE that Johnson and Martin had actually been engaged for 'years' after first sparking engagement rumours in 2020, though they were 'in no rush to get married' at the time. When breakup rumors surfaced in August 2024, a rep for the actress shut down the reports and said the pair were 'happily together.' Around the same time, a source said, 'Sure, they've had issues and taken breaks in the past, but things are great now. They both love their careers. They are balancing things the best they can.' Prior to that, a source said in June 2024 that Johnson and Martin, who mostly kept their relationship private, had their 'ups and downs, but now they're definitely back on.' Chris and Dakota have not addressed their separation rumours yet. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonali Bendre recalls visiting Babulnath Temple and Siddhivinayak Temple with Coldplay's Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson: ‘She's such a lovely person'
When British singer Chris Martin of Coldplay visited India earlier this year, it wasn't just his music that stole hearts. Alongside Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson , the duo surprised fans by exploring the spiritual side of Mumbai. They were joined by Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre and 'Swades' star Gayatri Oberoi during their quiet yet meaningful visit to some of the city's most iconic temples. Before Coldplay's big concerts at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18 and 19, Chris and Dakota paid a special visit to the Babulnath Temple. Photos and videos of the couple offering prayers along with Sonali and Gayatri quickly went viral, showing them soaking in the spiritual vibe. Sonali recalls taking Dakota and Chris to Mumbai's famous temples In her interview with ANI, Sonali Bendre fondly remembered the moment she was asked to join the group on their spiritual journey. She said, "She's (Dakota) such a lovely person. It was my yoga teacher who told me that, you know what, somebody is coming in and they want to be taken to a few temples. Will you do this? I'm like, okay, who is it? And that's how I get to know. So I think Chris and her (Dakota) wanted to have a temple experience. And I think that's an experience everybody should have at some point. It was lovely. With her (and Chris), we had visited Babulnath Temple. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like NYC Hotel Smartphone Booking | Bookmark Now! | New York City Hotel Booking | Mill Canyon Road Click Here Undo And then the next day, we visited Siddhivinayak Temple." From their dress to their demeanour, Chris and Dakota were seen fully embracing Indian customs. At the Babulnath Temple, they offered prayers, and the next day, the group went to Siddhivinayak Temple, one of Mumbai's most famous religious spots. Dakota wore traditional attire and was seen chatting happily with Sonali and Gayatri as they walked through the temple grounds. Break-up rumours surround Chris and Dakota While their temple visits showed a peaceful side, Chris and Dakota's relationship has been in the news for other reasons. Reports say they have split. A source told PEOPLE magazine, 'It feels final this time.' Neither Chris nor Dakota's teams have commented on this. Earlier in 2024, it was said that the couple had been engaged for years but were not rushing to marry. When rumours of a breakup started in August 2024, Dakota's representative said they were 'happily together.' A source added, 'Sure, they've had issues and taken breaks in the past, but things are great now. They both love their careers. They are balancing things the best they can.' In June 2024, it was reported they had 'ups and downs, but now they're definitely back on.' So far, Chris and Dakota have not spoken about the recent split rumours. Payal Dhare, Rahul Dua, Varun Purthi & More; Meet India's Top Power Creators of 2025 Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Daya Shankar Pandey recalls Shah Rukh Khan being thrown off motorbike during 'Swades' shoot: ‘Ashutosh Gowariker on set is like Hitler'
Actor Daya Shankar Pandey recently spoke about a shocking incident that occurred on the set of Ashutosh Gowariker 's film 'Swades'. He inadvertently started the motorcycle in the wrong gear, causing Shah Rukh Khan to fall off. Shah Rukh had already undergone surgery due to a previous accident. Daya feared that his career was over, but Shah Rukh handled the situation with grace. Shah Rukh Khan's injury At the time, Shah Rukh was already dealing with a serious back injury sustained while filming Shakti: The Power. Diagnosed with a prolapsed disc, he had tried several alternative treatments before undergoing a complex anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery. Despite not being fully healed, he returned to the set of Swades. US Navy band singing Shah Rukh Khan song 'Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera' from 'Swades' goes viral; Actor reacts by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like IIMK Strategic Management IIMK ASMP Apply Now Undo Ashutosh asked Daya to ride the bike In a recent interview with Friday Talkies, Daya Shankar Pandey opened up about the dangerous mishap on set that left him deeply shaken. He was required to take SRK on a bike ride, but he admitted he wasn't very confident in riding. However, Ashutosh insisted that he ride the bike himself. Daya suggested that SRK could do it instead, but Ashutosh was firm. He explained that Shah Rukh's character was returning from the US and was unfamiliar with the village setting. 'Ashutosh, on set, is like Hitler. I eventually told him that I hadn't ridden a bike in a very long time, but he replied, 'No, I know you'll manage it. You have no option,'' he shared. SRK's initial doubt about Daya's riding skills SRK, observing him from the sidelines, seemed to sense his nervousness and asked if he truly knew how to ride. 'SRK was sitting right there, watching me. I don't know whether it was written all over my face or just a random intuition, but he called me by my character's name and asked, 'Mela Ram, will you be able to ride?' I said, 'Yes'. He then asked me to give him a ride,' Daya recalled. When the motorcycle started, it jerked up, and SRK was thrown off. 'I had let go of the bike and was shivering with fear. I was convinced that this was the end of my career. The entire atmosphere on set changed.' The Jawan actor was still healing from his previous injury and had a physiotherapist present on set. Daya was so terrified that he couldn't even offer a helping hand. SRK calmly stood up, placed a reassuring hand on Daya's shoulder, and said, 'I knew you didn't know how to ride a bike.' He then turned to the director and said, 'Ashu, let's take the shot.' However, Gowariker was visibly upset and cast a sharp glance at Daya. SRK defused the tension by taking the blame, saying it was his fault for losing balance.
