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Time of India
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shah Rukh Khan's co-star delves into why 'you can't make money as an actor,' reveals writing letters and drawing greeting cards for him on set
Ahsaas Channa , who starred with Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta in 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', recently shared that one cannot make money by acting as a job. For those who don't remember, the actress played the role of SRK and Preity's son in the film. She also starred as a boy in Sushmita Sen 's 2004 release, 'Vaastu Shastra'. Here's why Ahsaas feels that a person cannot rely on acting for their sources of income. Ahsaas Channa says, 'You can't make money as an actor' On the Humans of Bombay podcast, the actress shared her views about relying on acting as a job. She said, "I feel you can't make money as an actor. You've to do brand deals and endorsements to make money because brands only have the money to give you." Channa further elaborated on her statement, sharing that she would not say she doesn't earn money by acting, but not enough. The actress added that she wouldn't do as many projects in a single year as brands. Ahsaas said that she would manage one or two projects in a year and get paid a certain amount for the same. However, on the other hand, she can do "20 brands a year to make a bigger amount of money." In the same interview, Ahsaas shared that she is "privileged" and "lucky" that she can choose her projects and not pick anything just for the sake of getting paid. She said that brands are her backup and feels okay to not do a project in a year sometimes. The actress stated, "Financially, acting is not my first go-to option; it's brands." Ahsaas talks about working with Shah Rukh Khan Ahsaas Channa shared that working with Shah Rukh Khan was one of the "best experiences". Calling him "humble" and "hard-working", the actress revealed that she used to draw greeting cards and write letters for him on the set. She said, "He was the first one who started clapping for me after I gave a shot, which was a really difficult one that didn't make it to the film."
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First Post
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Meet actress Ahsaas Channa, who shocked everyone by playing Shah Rukh Khan's son in 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', started working at the age of 5
Though Ahsaas is a girl, she began her acting career playing male characters in films. As a child, she portrayed Rohan in Vaastu Shastra, Arjun (Shah Rukh Khan's son) in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, and Ashu in My Friend Ganesha. read more Ahsaas Channa, who shocked everyone by playing Shah Rukh Khan's son in 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna', turns another year older today. She also played Sushmita Sen's son in the 2004 film Vaastu Shastra. She once revealed, 'Since I was four years old, they convinced my mother to let me play a boy. My mom agreed, thinking, 'She's just four, what's the harm?' After Vaastu Shastra, the film became a hit, and word spread in the industry about a new child actor who was good… But the industry didn't let my hair grow back, which could have affected me psychologically as a young child.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The actress added, 'However, I was always aware of who I was — I knew I was a girl. My mother constantly reminded me, so it didn't mess with my identity. I went to school and worked on sets as a girl. I was always told that this was acting and just a part of my job. Somehow, it never messed with my head.' On working with SRK He's just so humble and hardworking. I used to draw greeting cards for him and wrote letters to him on set. He was the first one who started clapping for me after I gave a shot which was a really difficult one that didn't make it to the film. Unknown facts about Ahsaas Began Her Career Playing Boy Roles Though Ahsaas is a girl, she began her acting career playing male characters in films. As a child, she portrayed Rohan in Vaastu Shastra, Arjun (Shah Rukh Khan's son) in Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, and Ashu in My Friend Ganesha. Holds a Degree in Psychology Ahsaas is not just talented on screen—she's academically accomplished too. She earned her degree in Psychology from Mumbai University, managing to balance the demands of acting with her studies with impressive discipline. First Role Came by Chance Ahsaas landed her debut role in Vaastu Shastra partly due to timing—she had just undergone a mundan (head-shaving ceremony), and the casting team was searching for a young boy. Her look and audition impressed them, kickstarting her journey as a child actor. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Passionate About Theatre Beyond screens big and small, Ahsaas has also stepped into the world of theatre. She currently stars in the play External Affairs, produced by Akvarious Productions. The play has been performed at iconic venues like Prithvi Theatre, including a show on May 24, 2025, showcasing her dynamic range as a performer. Comes from a Creative Family Ahsaas is the daughter of television actress Kulbir Kaur Badesron. Being raised in a family connected to the entertainment industry gave her early exposure to acting. While her mother's experience offered guidance, Ahsaas has carved out her own path with talent, resilience, and dedication.
Indian Express
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shah Rukh Khan's co-star, who started working at 5, says acting doesn't pay: ‘You've to do brand deals, endorsements to make money'
Ahsaas Channa, actor most recently seen in the 2023 Amazon MiniTV show Half CA, started acting at the age of five. She appeared as a boy in Sushmita Sen-starrer 2004 horror film Vaastu Shastra and more memorably, as Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta's son in Karan Johar's 2006 romantic film Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna. However, Channa feels she still can't earn enough via acting and has to rely on other sources of revenue — like brand deals and endorsements — to make money. 'I feel you can't make money as an actor. You've to do brand deals and endorsements to make money because brands only have the money to give you,' confessed Channa, adding, 'I won't say I don't make money (via acting), but not enough. I'll not do as many projects a year as brands. I'd be able to do only one or two projects a year and make a certain amount of money. But I'll be able to do 20 brands a year to make a bigger amount of money.' On the Humans of Bombay podcast, Channa argued that the money from brand deals helps since she can keep her acting to creative purposes only. 'I think I'm privileged and lucky enough that I get to choose my acting projects only with a creative lens. I don't have to think financially when I have to say yes to an acting project. Say, I don't have work, I don't have money, so I've to say yes to it. Aisa kabhi nahi hua ki kuchh bhi aaya aur kar lia because paise chahiye (It's never happened that I took up anything that came my way because I didn't have money). I've always been in that space in which I say no to a project only if it's not creatively aligned with what I want to do because I have good backup from brands when it comes to money. So it's okay if I don't do any acting project for a year. Financially, acting is not my first go-to option, it's brands,' explained Channa. However, she admitted that being an actor is her primary identity since that helps her secure the brands that pay. 'I'm also not an influencer or a content creator. I'm an actor who has a certain number of followers,' said Channa, adding, 'Luckily, I've done enough projects, or at least one project, a year to stay relevant as an actor for the brands to come and give me those deals. Luck also plays a part there. It's never happened that I've not done an acting project the entire year.' Channa claimed that since not too many people knew that she played a boy in her early films, she gets a lot of DMs from girls who say she broke their heart when they realized the boy they had a crush on is actually a girl. She also called working with Shah Rukh 'one of the best experiences' of her life. 'He's just so humble and hardworking. I used to draw greeting cards for him and wrote letters to him on set. He was the first one who started clapping for me after I gave a shot which was a really difficult one that didn't make it to the film,' recalled Channa. Also Read — 'I got addicted to attention': Ahsaas Channa on how misconceptions about her gender affected career and mental health; challenges of being repeatedly misjudged She also recalled bumping into another Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna co-star Abhishek Bachchan recently at an award show. 'Luckily, I was in the same row. I was contemplating whether I should go meet him, he won't remember me, I'll have to remind him, it's going to be awkward. And I'm just sitting and staring at him. He's talking to a lot of people, he turns and looks at me, and he comes with his arms wide open just to hug me. He says, 'Ahsaas, wow you've grown up!' You have no idea how happy it made me,' said Channa.
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
LU has an OPD that offers astro consultation service
LUCKNOW Even as Lucknow University is abuzz with students coming to secure admissions in the new session, a unique OPD on the campus offering free astrology consultation service is drawing people's attention. The OPD was started by the Jyotirvigyan department last week, (HT Photo) Started by the Jyotirvigyan department last week, the OPD supervised by university faculty members is currently only for faculty members, staff and students at LU, providing consultations on horoscopes, based on questions, palmistry and Vaastu Shastra, within the framework of traditional astrological practices. 'It has recorded over 21 people in the last three days. These numbers are growing with each passing day,' shared Shyamlesh Kumar Tiwari, co-ordinator, Jyotirvigyan department. From faculty members coming to know when they will get promoted and life after retirement, a variety of questions are being asked from a panel of experts comprising Anil Kumar Porwal, Vishnukant Shukla, Vipin Kumar Pandey, Anuj Kumar Shukla and Praveen Kumar Bajpai, along with Tiwari. A few youths and parents of young adults also turned up with questions related to marriage and life after that while others inquired about health issues. One of the varsity staff, who wanted to know about age related ailments, was advised to keep a track on nutrition, sleep and asked to meditate. 'We also suggested that he visits Navgrah Vatika and perform parikrama of trees related to the grahas (planets), which are creating problems in his life. We asked him to regularly water plants, add manure and also talk to them for a few days, treating the plants like friends,' said Tiwari. Another person who turned up to ask about his promotion and future was advised to water a gular tree. 'As per our calculations, the person is prone to urinary tract infection (UTI) due to the position of Venus. The remedy of watering gular plants will help him reduce the effect of problems coming his way,' said Anuj Kumar Shukla. Tiwari shared that the panel has proposed a fee of ₹700 for each 15-minute session. 'Once passed by the university's finance committee, we will open doors of the OPD for commoners. They will be required to get an appointment first, and once the reading is done, they will be given a written conclusion as per the calculations,' he added.
India.com
11-07-2025
- General
- India.com
What Makes Chennai's Oldest Temples So Special For Astrology Lovers?
Chennai stands as the capital of Tamil Nadu in southern India where people recognize its historical cultural and spiritual roots. The city offers various attractions including historical temples that demonstrate devotion as well as artistic achievements and architectural perfection since ancient times. The religious centers function as places of prayer and house astrological symbolism that stems from Hindu religious beliefs. The article investigates how several leading temples in Chennai demonstrate alignment with celestial bodies to share deep knowledge about astrology and spiritual beliefs. The Cosmic Connection: Temples and Vedic Astrology Hindu sanctuaries function as complete world representations which unite divine cosmic energies with human earthly reality. Vedic astrology (Jyotisha) requires temples to be built using precise calculations that link with planetary positions and zodiac signs together with nakshatras (lunar constellations). The precise arrangement of temple structures creates an energetic flow which psychic vibrations believe enhances human life positively. Various traditional religious sites across Chennai demonstrate how architects utilize astronomical principles to create their designs. The following section provides detailed examinations of some specific instances. 1. Kapaleeswarar Temple: A Celestial Blueprint History traces the Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore back to over 1,300 years as one of the oldest Shiva temples in Chennai. Shiva alone receives worship at this temple which displays Dravidian architectural styles among its expansive festivals. Kapaleeswarar Temple Astrological Significance: Vaastu Shastra guides temple builders when establishing the precise orientation since it stands as a traditional Indian architectural science tied to astrological practices. The main sanctuary aspect toward the eastern direction guarantees the sun's sunrise illumination for the holy statue which signifies both new beginnings and spiritual enlightenment. Mercury (Budha) dominates Kapaleeswarar Temple because this deity represents fundamental characteristics such as intellectual understanding and speech abilities as well as knowledge acquisition. Those who want mental clarity together with academic success frequently worship at this temple to receive divine blessings. Every year during the Brahmotsavam festival rituals are conducted according to nakshatras which boosts their religious power. THe Procession takes place only at favorable star timings to achieve maximum spiritual blessings. 2. Parthasarathy Temple: A Confluence of Planetary Energies As an important destination within Chennai's boundaries you will discover the Parthasarathy Temple located within Triplicane district. The Pallava dynasty constructed this temple in the eighth century as a dedication to Lord Krishna while he guided Arjuna during the events of the Mahabharata. Parthasarathy Temple Astrological Significance: The temple distinguishes itself by having five consecrated statues representing different personae of Vishnu including Krishna and his four other manifestations of Narasimha and Rama and Varaha and Kalki. Vedic astrology connects Lord Krishna to the Moon (Chandra) as his major divinity at the temple. Through its associations with the Moon and governance over emotions and intuition the temple draws many visitors searching for emotional wellness and inner tranquility. The temple rituals must match beneficial cosmic planetary movements. The temple sees its full moon days also known as Purnima as the ideal time to perform prayers focused on prosperity alongside family harmony. 3. Marundeeswarar Temple: Healing Through Cosmic Energy In Thiruvanmiyur stands the Marundeeswarar Temple where people worship Lord Shiva as the deity who heals diseases. The temple deity Marundeeswarar receives this name because it signifies medical and healing powers. Marundeeswarar Temple Astrological Significance: According to Vedic astrological traditions Saturn (Shani) controls health difficulties as well as the lessons derived from karma. The religious belief says Marundeeswarar Temple provides refuge to people experiencing the dangerous Saturn cycle known as Sade Sati by absorbing its negative energy. Yantras with mantras drawn on them serve as essential elements at this temple to guide planetary energies toward healing and protective purposes. People who perform abhishekams of the lingam with medicinal herbal-infused water honor Saturn by cleansing and rejuvenating both the divinity and its devotees through this holy practice. 4. Ashtalakshmi Temple: Invoking Divine Feminine Power The Ashtalakshmi Temple stands proudly at Besant Nagar shoreline as a contemporary spiritual place that opened its doors in 1976. This temple consists of eight deities representing Goddess Lakshmi who unite together as Ashtalakshmi. Ashtalakshmi Temple Astrological Significance: The eight forms of Lakshmi correspond precisely with life's aspects which include wealth, knowledge, courage, victory, progeny, strength, fame and nourishment and align with the planetary and nakshatra influences. Visiting the temple on Venus-dominated Friday evenings is considered most fortunate because Venus controls beauty and material wealth together with all the qualities that define Goddess Lakshmi. People who visit this temple during Jupiter retrograde often conduct homa rituals because they seek spiritual insights and knowledge from the deity described as Guru. Temples as Cosmic Bridges In their construction of these temples the ancient builders integrated their knowledge about how celestial movements affect personal destinies. The architects incorporated astrological principles into their constructions to produce sacred areas that enabled worshipers to reach superior powers and gather celestial energy for self-improvement. For instance: Temples organize Navagraha puja ceremonies (worshiping nine planets) in order to offset adverse consequences that stem from unfavorable planetary positions. Ritual scheduling takes place when the sun rises or sets or the moon reaches its highest point in the sky because it boosts the power of devotional prayers. Temple walls receive their divine power from sacred geometric designs that include mandalas along with lotus motifs. Conclusion The ancient temples within Chennai serve as active monuments containing the eternal Indian knowledge pertaining to cosmic principles and human life. Click here to read an alternate version of this text about solar and lunar temples and their continuing effect on millions of followers around the world. Exploring these temples provides visitors with a unique chance to observe the sacred connection between divine power and human existence.
