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Pink Villa
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
‘I believe she…': Bhumi Pednekar's The Royals co-actor comes to her defense amid social media criticism
Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter starrer The Royals recently made its debut on Netflix. Even though the romantic-comedy TV series is trending on OTT, a section of cinephiles wasn't impressed with the female lead's performance. Amid roaring criticism, her co-star, Udit Arora, came to her defense, stating he believes the actress did her work with 'utmost honesty.' Read on! Ishaan Khatter romanced Bhumi Pednekar in The Royals. The TV show received love and criticism in equal measures. However, Bhumi was subjected to negative reviews by a handful of people online. Now, Udit Arora, who plays Kunal Mehta in the show, came to her rescue. Sharing his two cents on the criticism that the Dum Laga Ke Haisha debutant is receiving, Udit said that he doesn't have control over who and what people like and dislike. However, the Agni actor did heap praise on Bhumi, her acting skills, and her professionalism. While talking to Zoom, Arora stated that the Bollywood diva is a very hard-working actor and she gives more than 100 percent. 'She has been amazing to me and everyone. I can't say anything about people. They can like or dislike whatever they want - you can't control that. We do our work with utmost honesty, and I believe she has done that,' added the Tanaav actor. After the release of the show, Udit took to his Instagram handle and shared BTS glimpses from it. In the captions, the actor expressed his gratitude for being part of The Royals. He penned, 'Grateful is an understatement. Being part of The Royals on Netflix has been an unforgettable ride — every scene, every take, every laugh behind the camera. Couldn't have asked for a better cast to share this journey with - what a team.' Udit Arora's post on being part of The Royals: For those who haven't binge-watched The Royals yet, Bhumi is a key player in the show, portraying Sophia Shekhar, an ambitious CEO of Work Potato and the love interest of the young Maharaja (Ishaan Khatter). On the other hand, Udit plays Sophia's ex and the CFO of Work Potato. Apart from them, the eight-part series also features actors like Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Vihaan Samat, Dino Morea, Milind Soman, Chunky Panday, Kavya Trehan, Lisa Mishra, Sumukhi Suresh, Yashaswini Dayama, and many more.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Srinagar: The Kashmir you've mostly seen on screen
For Bollywood, Kashmir has often meant snowy peaks, chinars, and shikaras. The scenic sites of Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg are among the most frequently filmed locations in Indian cinema. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Be it the likes of Roja to the recently released Ground Zero, the valley has been woven into our filmi narratives – often becoming a character in itself. Even this year, multiple productions were lined up for shoots in Pahalgam. However, in the wake of the recent terror attack in Baisaran, film shoots might be affected. We revisit the films that were shot in these scenic locales. Many scenes of Bajrangi Bhaijaan were shot in Kashmir Various scenes from the 2016 film Fitoor were shot in Dal Lake, Pahalgam, Betaab Valley, Gulmarg and the Mughal Gardens Scenes from Tanaav were shot in Srinagar, Pahalgam and Sonamarg Talking about shooting in Kashmir, Sudhir Mishra, who shot his series Tanaav there, told us recently that people were really welcoming, 'I just love Kashmiris. They are really compassionate people. The people in Kashmir are really warm, but they are also very sad, so you have to work with that rhythm. I tried to bring out the human aspect. After making Tanaav, I understand Kashmir better. I emotionally connected with Kashmir through the characters. When I direct, I have to feel the pain of the mother, the brother, the son. Conflict zones are complex.' Speaking about films on Kashmir and how he managed to avoid controversies while making a series about the region, he says, 'Most films about Kashmir are made by outsiders, and I don't think many of them have a deep enough connection to the place in real ways. If your purpose is not to offend, and you approach things without bias – seeing things as they are – I don't think anyone gets offended.' Segments of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani were shot in Pahalgam The show Tanaav captured Kashmir by focusing on the emotional and human side of the region rather than just the conflict 'Laila Majnu was filmed in Khilanmarg, Pahalgam, Srinagar' The beauty of Kashmir was the backdrop for not only classics such as Kashmir Ki Kali (1964) and Kabhi Kabhie (1976), but the 2018 release Laila Majnu. A staff member at a cinema in Srinagar says, 'When we re-released Laila Majnu last year, it was houseful for months. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film has shown the culture and tradition of Kashmir. Kashmiri youngsters could relate to it, and they see the film as their own. It was shot in Nishat Bagh, Zero Bridge, Nigeen Lake, Khilanmarg and Pahalgam, and people from across Kashmir came to watch the film.' 'More than 80% of Ground Zero was shot in Kashmir' Arhan Bagati, co-producer of Ground Zero, shares, 'Initially, many locations were being discussed for Ground Zero. My reaction was, 'Why not Kashmir?' Because it is a film set in Kashmir. I thought the authentic way to do the film was by shooting in Kashmir and going to actual locations. We went to the locations where the encounter happened. That authenticity can't be created with CGI. More than 80% of Ground Zero was shot in Kashmir. The administration was extremely helpful, the LG supported it, and the J&K Police was indispensable through the entire process – not just showing us where the actual encounter happened, but also in giving us access to the locations.' The valley through Indian cinema in the recent years • In 2014, Fitoor was shot at Srinagar's Dal Lake and Pahalgam • In 2014, Alia Bhatt's Highway was also shot in Pahalgam's Aru Valley • The qawwali scene of Bajrangi Bhaijaan was shot at Aishmuqam Shrine. The film's end was shot in the Baisaran Valley • Ground Zero was filmed across Kashmir • Shah Rukh Khan's Jab Tak Hai Jaan was shot in Betaab Valley, around the Lidder River, Aru Valley, and Baisaran. The Jiya Re sequence was filmed in and around Betaab Valley • Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone shot segments of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) in Pahalgam Gurez, Machil also open up for filming: J&K Film Policy 2024 In recent years, Ground Zero, Sam Bahadur, and Laila Majnu were all filmed in Pahalgam. The Jammu and Kashmir Film Policy 2024 aimed to give filmmakers easier access to the region. It opened up scenic areas closer to the Line of Control (LoC) including Gurez, Machil, and Tangdhar for the first time in several decades. 'A well-nurtured film industry can be a major source of wealth creation, employment generation, and an effective tool and platform for the preservation of culture and the expression of the people of Jammu & Kashmir,' it states.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actress Sahiba Bali wonders if it is ghosts? Her Egyptian tomb and crystal mementos vanish mysteriously
Sahiba Bali , widely admired for her impactful performances on screen, has also carved out a niche for herself as a digital creator . Excelling in both fields, she has gained significant attention over the past few years through her roles in projects like Amar Singh Chamkila, Tanaav, and Laila Majnu. Recently, however, Sahiba stunned her followers by sharing a chilling personal incident on Instagram that quickly caught the attention of the internet. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" Known for preferring a life away from excessive public exposure despite being both an actor and an influencer, Sahiba posted a story that soon went viral on Reddit. In her post, she admitted she doesn't firmly believe in ghosts or supernatural beings but does have faith in the existence of different kinds of energies. She confessed that she wasn't even sure why she was compelled to share the experience. In a selfie video, Sahiba showed a table where she had placed some souvenirs brought back from Egypt—items including dates, pieces of jewelry, a small tomb figurine, and a crystal fragment. Speaking about the strange event, Sahiba explained: "A tomb usually symbolizes death, and the crystal was part of a pyramid artifact. I had arranged all of them neatly last night before sleeping. When I woke up this morning, no one had entered my room. The dates and jewelry were still there, but mysteriously, the tomb and the crystal were gone. It's extremely strange because I thoroughly searched every corner of my room. Everything else remained untouched except those two items, which had vanished." Following her post, Reddit users chimed in with their interpretations. One user suggested that sometimes such objects absorb negative energy and then disappear as a result. Another Redditor referenced an ancient Egyptian myth about "Sah-Hekau"—guardian spirits linked to objects associated with death—adding that these beings don't always appear physically. Others reacted more humorously, with comments like, "Pretty people can be ghost-crazy too," and another joking, "She must have been high!" Separately, fans may recall that cricketer Shreyas Iyer was recently seen having light-hearted moments with Sahiba. In a viral clip, she jokingly called Shreyas rude because he didn't invite her to his gym session. During their banter inside a car, Sahiba complimented his tattoo, calling it detailed, while Shreyas remarked it was 'immaculate.' Their playful exchange continued as she teased him for not including her in his gym plans. A user humorously speculated, "Maybe Shreyas took the tomb and crystal—ask him once!" Previously, in an interview with Hindustan Times, Sahiba talked about setting healthy boundaries with social media. She shared that maintaining distance helps preserve her personal life. Recalling an incident, she said when she bought a new car, the dealership encouraged her to create a celebratory Reel like many influencers do, but she refused, stating, "I didn't feel like doing it, even if that's the norm."
