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India Today
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
5 years after his tweet, Shashi Tharoor meets Britain's Got Talent star Souparnika Nair
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was delighted after his meeting with British-Indian singing sensation Souparnika Nair whom he had praised years ago following her appearance on Britain's Got met Nair on journalist Barkha Dutt's show We The Women, where the now 15-year-old Souparnika performed live for in 2020, Tharoor had tweeted about the 10-year-old Indian-origin girl stunning the judges and audience on the popular UK talent 'A ten-year-old Indian girl is a semi-finalist in Britain's Got Talent,' he had posted, referring to Souparnika's impressive run on the show that five years later, Tharoor witnessed her performance again, but this time in person. On the show, Nair sang I Don't Want to Talk About Things We've Gone Through, a performance that left the MP thoroughly enjoyed.'Five years ago, I was enthralled by the singing of 10-year-old Souparnika Nair in @BGT_UK. On Sunday, I had the great pleasure of hearing her, now a graceful and self-possessed 15, sing for me at #WeTheWomen. What a voice and what an amazing talent – and born in Thiruvananthapuram to boot,' Tharoor tweeted along with a video of the embed codeSee Tharoor's 2020 tweet about Nair here:In 2020, renowned musician AR Rahman had also tweeted a video of Souparnika Nair from Britain's Got Talent, saying: 'Nice to wake up to this."- EndsMust Watch
News18
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Smriti Irani Gets Candid About Pay Parity Ahead Of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's Return
Smriti Irani reflected on the changes she and producer Ekta Kapoor made in the television industry. Smriti Irani is set to make a return to the small screen in the highly anticipated Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's new season. Irani's much-awaited comeback will reunite her with Amar Upadhyay, bringing back the unforgettable Tulsi-Mihir duo on screen. The actress-turned-politician has been working in television for over decades and appeared on shows, including Ramayan, Thodi Si Zameen Thoda Sa Aasmaan and Virrudh, among others. The actress joined Karan Johar for We The Women and was seen opening up about pay parity in the entertainment industry. The actress reflected on the changes she and producer Ekta Kapoor made in the television industry and shared how she made it possible to get paid more than the male lead in the show. 'Today, in the so-called woke generation that you speak of, there is a huge conversation around pay parity. That was the time when we broke the so-called glass ceiling where the female protagonist unabashedly said that I'm paid more than the male actor," Irani stated. She further stated if this is to happen again in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's return, she believes given Ekta Kapoor's inclination of pushing the envelope, she would do it again. The actress further revealed she was not paid more than her male lead when she first joined the show. 'I was not paid more than the male protagonist when I had signed the contract," Irani noted, sharing that she was successful in bridging pay parity after she created a space over time with the support of her producer. In collaboration with Ekta Kapoor, Irani was able to script history. 'I remember when we did that particular engagement contract, Ekta Kapoor was very focused on the history we were about to create," she shared, adding that while everybody was bothered about the pay cheque, Ekta Kapoor was focused on what threshold she could cross or what new standards she could set in the industry. The highly anticipated second season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi was previously delayed due to Vastu concerns; however, the show is expected to go on floors from July 3. First Published:
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Asked About Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Delay, Smriti Irani Said, "Got A Call From Prime Minister's Office"
New Delhi: Smriti Irani recently shared details about the much-awaited reboot of the iconic television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Calling it one of the most well-kept secrets in the industry, she revealed that the journey of bringing back the show had begun years ago. What's Happening The reboot is expected to retain the essence of the original series while also appealing to a new generation of viewers. Smriti Irani, who played the central role in the original, spoke about the project during a conversation with Barkha Dutt and Karan Johar on an episode of We The Women. "If you look at the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi journey in totality, the most well-kept secret about it was I had a contract to do it again in 2014, and I walked away from it because I had to serve in the Indian Parliament as a cabinet minister. The set was ready, but there was a phone call from the Prime Minister's office that you have to take an oath," she said. She also spoke about an opportunity she had turned down at the time. "I remember Rishi Kapoor telling me to leave now because to serve your country is a greater service than just doing a movie or doing television," Irani added. Background Meanwhile, Amar Upadhyay, who returns as Mihir Virani, confirmed that the premiere of the show has been delayed. A source quoted by Hindustan Times said the delay was due to changes being made to the set. Speaking about the delay, Upadhyay said, "Yes, it's true. The set had to be reworked. Apparently, the colour combination on the screen wasn't translating the way it should. Ektaa knows exactly what she wants, she's a perfectionist. And this is Kyunki. It's not just another show. It's a legacy and she wants to do everything what's best for the show." Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi originally aired from 2000 to 2008 and held the number one spot on television for seven consecutive years.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Smriti Irani reacts to pay parity; says 'I wasn't paid more than the male lead when I joined Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi... I created that space...'
One of Indian television's most iconic shows, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, is making a grand return with a brand-new season, and the excitement among fans is already sky-high. The revival will mark Smriti Irani 's much-awaited comeback to acting and will reunite the beloved on-screen duo of Smriti and Amar Upadhyay , bringing back the unforgettable Tulsi-Mihir pairing. The actress-turned-politician recently joined Karan Johar for We The Women and opened up about pay parity in the TV industry. Speaking about the change she and producer Ekta Kapoor had on the television industry, Smriti Irani recalled how she once unabashedly shared that she was paid more than the male lead of the show, Smriti said, "Today, in the so-called woke generation that you speak of, there is a huge conversation around pay parity. That is the time we broke the so-called glass ceiling where the female protagonist unabashedly said that I'm paid more than the male actor. We set that template even in terms of parity. If presumably this is to happen again (Kyunki's return), I'm sure given Ekta's inclination of pushing the envelope she will do that again." Smriti further shared that she wasn't paid more than her male co-star when she first joined the show. In fact, she emphasized that it was a space she created over time, with the support of producer Ekta Kapoor, she said, "I was not paid more than the male protagonist when I had signed the contract. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo I created that space in collaboration with the creator of the show. I remember when we did that particular engagement contract; Ekta Kapoor was very focused on the history we were about to create. Everybody else was bothered about the pay cheque. She has always been focused on what the threshold is that she can cross or what new standard she can set." Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi which is returning with a season 2, has been delayed due to Vastu concerns but now the show will go on floors from July 3.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Smriti Irani opens up on Kyunki Saas… delay: Got a call from PM's office
Smriti Irani has shared insights into the long wait for the reboot of the popular television show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'. She described the process as one of the most well-kept secrets in the reboot aims to bring back the essence of the original series while appealing to a new generation of viewers. Smriti Irani, who played a key role in the original show, expressed her excitement about the project and the opportunity to reconnect with the a discussion with Barkha Dutt and Karan Johar on an episode of We The Women, Irani said, "If you look at the 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' journey in totality, the most well-kept secret about it was I had a contract to do it again in 2014, and I walked away from it because I had to serve in the Indian Parliament as a cabinet minister. The set was ready, but there was a phone call from the Prime Minister's office that you have to take an oath." She also revealed that she had turned down a role opposite Rishi Kapoor at the time. "I remember Rishi Kapoor telling me to leave now because to serve your country is a greater service than just doing a movie or doing television," Smriti Amar Upadhayay, who returns as Mihir Virani, recently shared how the show's premiere has been delayed. According to a source quoted by Hindustan Times, the highly anticipated premiere, originally scheduled for July 3, has been delayed due to ongoing changes to the the same, the actor said, "Yes, it's true. The set had to be reworked. Apparently, the colour combination on the screen wasn't translating the way it should. Ektaa knows exactly what she wants, she's a perfectionist. And this is Kyunki It's not just another show. It's a legacy and she wants to do everything what's best for the show."'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' aired from 2000 to 2008 and dominated television ratings, holding the number one spot for seven consecutive years.- EndsMust Watch
