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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Palak Tiwari says mom Shweta Tiwari is her toughest critic: ‘ She's tackled the same kinds of roles at my age.... '
Palak Tiwari recently opened up in an interview about the powerful influence her mother, television icon Shweta Tiwari , has on her personal and professional life. Talking to The Free Press Journal, when asked if her mother is her most honest critic, Palak responded confidently, 'Indubitably, yes.' She shared that Shweta knows her abilities and flaws even better than she does herself. Reflecting on their parallel journeys, Palak said, 'Our journeys are eerily similar — this is roughly the same age she began her career, actually five years younger than I am now. So, she knows the traps and pitfalls of this phase — she sees exactly where I'm going wrong.' 'We're very similar kinds of performers' Palak emphasized that what makes their relationship special is not just the mother-daughter dynamic, but the fact that Shweta is also a seasoned actor who understands the craft deeply. 'We're very similar kinds of performers,' Palak explained. 'She's tackled the same kinds of roles at my age, so when she gives feedback, it's from experience.' Palak shared how Shweta's guidance goes beyond lines and delivery; she notices subtle facial expressions and gestures, offering detailed insights that only someone with years in the industry could provide. With a smile, Palak said, 'She raised me, after all. So she'll watch me and say, 'That thing you do with your eyes, cute in person, not flattering on screen.' It's invaluable, really.' 'When we argue, I get scared…' Palak also recounted a personal story about how deeply her mother's feedback runs. 'She once told me, 'When we argue, I get scared seeing your angry expressions. They're so intense, I hope they never translate badly on screen.' And I was like, 'Seriously? While I was trying to ace that monologue, you were judging my facial expressions?' But that's just her, she always sees the bigger picture.' Despite having a mother who isn't afraid to point out her flaws, Palak approaches her career with grace, balancing the legacy she inherits with her own evolving identity. On the work front, Palak was last seen in 'Romeo S3', a thriller where an officer investigates a drug ring involving virus-laced drugs. The film was directed by Guddu Dhanoa . 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
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nancy Tyagi or Neha Bhasin? A social media post reveals who really brought chain corsets to India
Cannes Film Festival 2025 has been a major hit for India this time, as several social media influencers and actresses, from Sarah Sarosh to Janhvi Kapoor and Nitanshi Goel, stunned the red carpet at the French Riviera. Apart from the debuts, influencer Nancy Tyagi walked the red carpet straight for the second year in a row, but it seems her red carpet look this time didn't sit well on the internet, especially after singer Neha Bhasin alleged that the influencer misrepresented the outfit's origins. She accused Tyagi of falsely claiming her beige outfit at the Cannes Film Festival was self-stitched. How did the fashion feud brew The whole controversy started when singer Neha Bhasin recently took to her Instagram Stories and accused Nancy of falsely claiming that she had stitched her own outfit for her second look at the Cannes Film Festival. She went on to share an image of a similar outfit that she donned at one of her concerts in the past. The 42-year-old singer did not stop there; she went on to share some more stories, mentioning, 'This corset looks too familiar, hmmmm. Just wondering'. While the next story's caption read, 'Same Same'. She stated that the dress is from The Source Bombay, which is a fashion brand with an outlet located in Bandra. Lastly, sharing a post featuring the same outfit, she wrote, 'I rest my case'. But what's the reality? Well, the news broke out. Surbhi Gupta, the founder and stylist at The Source Bombay, while speaking to The Free Press Journal, stated that Nancy had bought the dress from their store, which she claims was stitched by herself. Gupta quoted the report, ' She did not stitch it herself, which she claims she did. The cape she wore doesn't belong to me... that's something she seems to have made herself, I guess and she bought the outfit for ₹25,000 before going to Cannes.' But is this the first time a celebrity is seen donning a chain corset? Let find out. Tight laces and royal graces: The curious tale of chain corsets in India Amid the ongoing feud, an Instagram page called Diet Sabya, an anonymous account on the platform, India's biggest fashion police social media handle, shared some details about the design of chain corsets and their origin in India. The platform shared some stories on its Instagram, saying that it clearly looks like it's from The Source Bombay. The next few stories included a discussion about the copied and non-copied debate of Nancy's outfit. This is when the page revealed that it is neither Nancy Tyagi nor Neha Bhasin, but the design was originally copied from 'The Blonds.' The pioneer of this chain corset is the iconic ballroom brand from the 2000s called The Blonds. According to DietSabya, the Blonds were the ones who first made it, and then everyone copied it. Finally, the last story noted, 'It was the 'Raakesh Agarwal' who started the chain corsets in India. Why did Neha Bhasin call out Nancy Tyagi? Later, Neha went on to mention, 'The intention was not to demean another woman but to state a simple fact. We have all worked hard to be where we are. We are all self made'.
Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Want to know how much did Nancy Tyagi's ‘copied' Cannes 2025 look cost? The price might not surprise you
It seems a fashion controversy is unfolding after influencer Nancy Tyagi's much-applauded second Cannes 2024 appearance. The Delhi-based creator, who rose to fame for hand-stitching her own red carpet ensembles, claimed that her beige mini dress and cape took her over a month to make. But singer Neha Bhasin has challenged that narrative, suggesting that the outfit wasn't stitched by Nancy, but sourced from a store in Mumbai and the dress costs around Rs 25000. In a conversation with The Free Press Journal, Surbhi Gupta, founder of The Source Bombay, confirmed that the outfit was purchased from their store. 'Nancy claims she stitched it herself, but she bought it from us. It is our design. We don't have a problem, she paid for it, so she can wear it, but it's not her creation. The cape she wore seems to be self-made, though,' Surbhi clarified. She added that the dress was sold for Rs 25,000 before Nancy left for Cannes. Nancy Tyagi had shared photos of her look on May 18, writing on Instagram that the outfit 'took me a month to make' and that she had been working on it 'till the last minute because the dress was too heavy.' The ensemble, a shimmering beige mini dress with intricate embellishments, paired with a voluminous cape. received praise for its detailing and craftsmanship. However, Neha Bhasin soon took to Instagram Stories to call out similarities between Nancy's outfit and one she had worn earlier. 'This corset looks too familiar… Just wondering,' she wrote, posting a side-by-side comparison of both looks with the caption 'Same Same.' The singer then revealed that the outfit was from The Source Bombay, a fashion rental and retail studio in Bandra. While Nancy Tyagi may have created the cape or styled the final look, the core dress was not self-stitched as claimed. It was sourced from a fashion store, contradicting her public statement. It is to be noted that Nancy Tyagi has yet to react to the claims made by Neha Bhasin and The Source Bombay.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Did Nancy Tyagi lie about stitching her Cannes outfit? Stylist says she bought her dress, Neha Bhasin calls look copied
It seems a fiery fashion feud is brewing. Singer Neha Bhasin is stirring up controversy by accusing influencer Nancy Tyagi of falsely claiming her beige outfit at the Cannes Film Festival was self-stitched. Neha is alleging that the influencer misrepresented the outfit's origins. Also read: Nancy Tyagi becomes a viral sensation after Cannes: I want to meet Sonam Kapoor and make a very different saree for her Neha recently took to Instagram Stories, accusing Nancy of falsely claiming she had stitched her own outfit for her second appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. She went on to share an image of a similar outfit which she wore at one of her concerts in the past. Neha shared a couple of stories on Instagram, stating, 'This corset looks too familiar, hmmmm. Just wondering'. Neha also posted a collage of both outfits side by side, simply captioning it "Same Same" – a way of highlighting the similarities between her look and Nancy's outfit. Neha also revealed that the dress was from The Source Bombay, a fashion store in Bandra that sells and rents customised clothing. Sharing a post featuring a similar outfit on Instagram Stories, Neha wrote, 'I rest my case'. In a chat with The Free Press Journal, Surbhi Gupta, founder and stylist at The Source Bombay, stated that Nancy had purchased the dress from their store. "Nancy claims she stitched it herself and all of that, but she bought it from us. She got it from our Mumbai store. We don't have any problem. She purchased it, so she's free to do what she wants with it. But it is our design. We didn't do a barter or a collaboration. She did not stitch it herself, which she claims she did. The cape she wore doesn't belong to me... that's something she seems to have made herself, I guess," Surbhi said. Surbhi shared that Nancy bought the outfit for ₹25,000 before going to Cannes. A post shared by Nancy Tyagi (@nancytyagi___) Nancy made her second appearance at the 78th Cannes Film Festival recently. The fashion influencer, who gained fame after creating stylish ensembles, Bollywood-inspired dresses from scratch, walked the red carpet in a beige ensemble. She claimed that the outfit took her over a month to stitch. She wore a mini dress and paired it with a floor-length cape jacket. The mini outfit featured a plunging sweetheart neckline, a silk beige dress adorned with tassels, pearls, and crystals. As for the cape, it had voluminous sleeves and a cape that flowed into a long train. She accessorised the ensemble with embellished high heels, gold ear cuffs, metallic OTT nails, a gold embellished clutch, and cocktail rings. On May 18, Nancy took to Instagram to share pictures from her red carpet appearance at Cannes. She shared that the dress took her a whole month to make and she kept 'working on it till the last minute because the dress was too heavy'. 'Heartfelt thanks to all those who were a part of this lovely journey, without you all, this moment would not be so special,' she added.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Neha Bhasin calls out Nancy Tyagi over false DIY claims for a Cannes dress: ‘This corset looks too familiar'
Singer and former Bigg Boss OTT contestant Neha Bhasin has sparked a fresh controversy by accusing influencer and designer Nancy Tyagi of falsely claiming that her Cannes 2025 outfit was self-made. On 18 May, Neha took to Instagram to point out that Nancy's corset, worn on the red carpet, looked strikingly similar to one Neha had worn months earlier. Neha wrote, 'This corset looks too familiar hmmmm. Just wondering,' and later posted another story saying, 'Same same,' along with a picture of herself in the same outfit. Did Nancy really make the dress herself? Things escalated when it came to light that Nancy may not have stitched the outfit herself, as she had claimed in an emotional Instagram post. Surbhi Gupta, a boutique owner in Bandra, told The Free Press Journal that Nancy had bought the corset dress for Rs 25,000 before heading to Cannes. 'She may have added a cape to make it look different, but the main dress is definitely ours. There was no barter or collaboration. She bought it, so she can wear it however she wants – but it's our design,' Surbhi clarified. Nancy's DIY image comes under fire Nancy Tyagi is known for designing and stitching her own clothes, and she's gained popularity for showing her transformation videos online. In her Instagram post about her Cannes outfit, Nancy shared that the colour was a tribute to her mother and that it took her nearly a month to finish the look. Her heartfelt message, paired with behind-the-scenes videos, moved many of her followers, especially younger fans who admire her for her hard work and honesty. While the debate continues, it's clear this incident has left fans with mixed feelings about what truly counts as a 'DIY' outfit. Veer Pahariya & Neha Bhasin at Bandra; Gym and Street Style On Point 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 .
