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Thanks to all the hoopla surrounding the film, most of us already knew the story of Padmaavat before its release. Likewise, even I walked into the theatre, knowing the ending and how it is going to turn out. Despite this, the film still managed to hold my attention for 3 hours and this is commendable. […]
I do not quite follow cricket but when I saw a photo of Shikhar Dhawan’s wife on instagram yesterday, I really thought she was Jacqueline Fernandez. The 32-year old batsman is married to amateur boxer, Aesha Mukherjee Dhawan. Aesha is half-Bengali and half-British who often posts fitness regime and exercise photos. But what is most […]
What’s common between Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Jacqueline Fernandez, Amisha Patel & Bipasha Basu ? Of course apart from the fact that they all have been part of mainstream Hindi films, they share the same voice too! Don’t believe me? Check these out and pay close attention to the voices: Four actresses (and more I’m sure) but just ONE voice! I am actually […]
Finding fresh, raw talent is always a necessity in the world of glamour and entertainment business. So, when The Times of India in collaboration with OPPO told me about the 10th edition of one of their most coveted talent contests across colleges in India, I was thrilled to cover it on my blog. As most […]
Lights, camera, action! These three words rightfully sum up what goes on a film or television set. But when you get to be a part of the experience in person, it gives you a completely different high! I was thrilled when I first stepped onto the sets of KumKum Bhagya and I thought I’d get […]
Be it the iconic villain who communicated by tapping on glass in Karz (1980) or the terrifying saint in Sanyasi (1975), when one heard the name Prem Nath, terror struck every house during the 70s and 80s. The legendary actor, Prem Nath’s versatility saw him don many hats – he was a frightening villain and a formidable […]
Am I a fashion week regular yet? Hmm, I don’t know but I definitely enjoy attending all seasons of Lakme Fashion Week. Earlier this year, I did a vlog on how I spent my entire day at Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017. And last week, I had the opportunity to attend Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive […]
If you are a movie buff like me, then this Independence Day, tune into Zee Classic. At 9.00am in the morning, the channel will be premiering the 1964 Hindi classic war-film, Haqeeqat, directed by Chetan Anand. Well I know for a fact that there are many classic movies I’ve yet to watch. And Haqeeqat is definitely […]
By: Radhika Gupta Donning a dress from Anushree Reddy’s limited edition “A Reveur Collection”, Jacqueline Fernandez looks absolutely stunning on the cover of the June-July issue of the ‘Harper’s Bazaar Bride’ magazine. Designed especially for the 21st century bride, the collection is fashioned in a sophisticated yet very feminine manner for Harper’s Bazaar Bride in […]
If there’s any one thing that I’d definitely want to do this weekend, it would be to watch the World Television Premiere of Dear Zindagi on 23rd April at 12 PM on Zee Cinema. In case you’ve read my open letter to life, you’d know how eagerly I was waiting to watch this film. And it […]
Last weekend, I had the chance to attend the Lakme Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017. I watched shows by 4 upcoming fashion designers – Vidhi Wadhwani, Abha Choudhary, Chandrika-Raamz and Sashi Vangapalli presented by 6 Degree Studios. Vidhi’s collection was named – ‘La-isla’ was dramatic, playful and had lots of interesting drapes with clean and neat silhouettes. Chandrika & Raam’s […]
Dear Zindagi, As I sit by my window sipping a cup of coffee, I realise that we haven’t spoken in a while. And that I haven’t thanked you enough for being so handsome and crazy in the last 20 odd years that I’ve known you. Your selfless love (and sometime obnoxious behaviour) has made me […]
It’s raining, it’s pouring! Are you all rejoicing in the fragrance of monsoon? Well, it’s been stormy lately. I love monsoons but to be honest, the season brings along a set of hurdles with itself. After living in India for 3 years now, I’ve realized that one of the major concerns during monsoon is water […]
Baar Baar Dekho trailer is out and the movie looks hot, at least in the style quotient! Katrina Kaif looks like a million bucks in all the frames and all the shots and there are 5 looks while I totally loved. Just from the trailer, here’s an attempt at dissecting some of the super cool outfits […]
Bollywood celebrities have always been such a major force in this country – we like them, hate them but can’t quite ignore them and just like us, these Bollywood celebrities also come in a variety of body shapes and sizes. The only difference is – when we’re looking to drop a few fast kilos, we […]
On the occasion of ‘World Interiors Day’, Asian Paints’ signature store, Colour Store in Bandra celebrated a unique movies-inspired interior workshop. The Colour Store set up this workshop with a specific aim to educate interior décor enthusiasts on colours & designs and how it can change their space. Film Production Designer, Shruti Gupte who previously designed homes and […]
A great pedicure can be as soothing to the soul as well as the sole. At the Taj Salon earlier this month, I experienced one of the best pedicures in town! There was a time when I used to be very particular about mani-pedis and I used to make sure that I get one done […]
International fashion brand, H&M , celebrated the grand opening of its 4000th store across 61 countries at DLF Mall of India, yesterday. Over 500 fashion lovers queued up early in the morning to be the first to shop the latest collections including the vivacious Parineeti Chopra. “I’ve always liked H&M ’s exciting and affordable fashion- there is […]
Of Drama & Dreams … All Accessories – Ayesha Photography – Merilyn Pereira Top & Jeans – Mango I grew up on a staple diet of Bollywood romances, imagining that someday I would fall madly in love and live happily ever after. In fact, DDLJ served as my template for the perfect romance. I would […]
Hello everyone! So Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015 has finally come to an end. Well till now, I am glad I was able to run you through Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and behind the scenes of LFW as well. For Day 4 & Day 5, here are some of my favourites – DAY 4 […]
High heels, designer clothes, lots of oomph and all the fashion drama – but there’s a lot to fashion weeks than just runways and this is what I am going to talk about in this post. During Lakme Fashion Week 2016, I checked out all the activities that were happening outside the main show areas. […]
You know it’s summer when you step into Lakme Fashion Week 2016 Day 3. From Amit Aggarwal’s amazing line up of new-age gowns to Anita Dongre’s beautiful collection of printed lehengas with front slit kurtas, cholis, and draped dupattas – Lakme Fashion Week Day 3 was all about saying a BIG hello to summer! Here are the […]