Category: Entertainment

Mumbai: Pratham Shetty plays the Sadhu in Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein, “a character who is deeply rooted in his beliefs, ego and sense of superiority.” What makes him interesting, he says, is that “he represents the hypocrisy and contradictions within society.” “Playing someone so different from myself has been quite exciting.” To prepare, he studied the Sadhu’s mindset, body language, posture and way of speaking. “I also worked on his Sanskrit-influenced vocabulary,” he says. “To understand his physicality, I watched a few videos of traditional Sadhus, observing their walking style,…

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Mumbai: Mahipal Dhati who has been a part of movie like Ikkis is all set to play the role  of  Kayasth in the play  Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein, a part he enjoys because it is nothing like him. “This character is somewhat sycophantic. He wants to stay on good terms with both the King and the merchants. He is the Kotwal; he doesn’t want to mess with anyone, nor does he want to invite enmity with Kabir,” he said. “He is the kind of person who likes to act as…

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Mumbai: Designer Anjali Phougat dedicated her LA Fashion Week collection to acid attack survivors, using the philosophy of Japanese kintsugi to challenge conventional ideas of beauty and perfection. Explaining the intention behind the collection, she said she wanted to move away from the fashion industry’s tendency to turn personal suffering into an aesthetic statement and instead focus on dignity, resilience and strength. She said, “The fashion industry has a habit of turning pain into aesthetics, of borrowing suffering for a season. I refuse that transaction. This collection does not ask…

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Mumbai: Designer Anjali Phougat brought together two traditions from different parts of the world, Japanese kintsugi and India’s worship of the Devi, for her collection at LA Fashion Week. Explaining the philosophy behind the collection, she said the two traditions share a deeper understanding of beauty, resilience and the power of transformation. She said, “Japan’s kintsugi comes from wabi-sabi, the philosophy that nothing is perfect, nothing is permanent, and that is precisely where beauty lives. Shaktism is one of Hinduism’s great traditions and the one that puts the Divine Feminine…

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Mumbai: Actor Puru Chhibber spoke about his Diwali traditions, cherished family memories and the importance of celebrating the festival responsibly. For the actor, Diwali had always been synonymous with spending quality time with loved ones, and he revealed that this aspect of the festival had remained unchanged over the years. Looking back at his celebrations, Puru shared how becoming a father had added another special dimension to the festivities. Talking about whether the meaning of Diwali had changed for him over the years, Puru said, “For me, Diwali was always…

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Mumbai: Actress Rachel Babbar will be seen portraying Loi in the upcoming play Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein. Describing her character as a woman who finds strength in simplicity and love, Rachel says Loi is someone whose innocence and emotional warmth make her stand out. “Loi is a very innocent, simple and pure-hearted woman. She is loving, caring and emotionally connected to Kabir. Her innocence is her biggest strength, and I think that’s what makes her character special,” she shares. Preparing for the role involved understanding Loi’s lifestyle, the social setting…

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Mumbai: Tanvi Shewale, who played Roshni in Rahul Kumar Tewary and Rolling Tales Production’s popular television show Udne Ki Aasha, spoke about her Diwali celebrations, childhood memories and the significance of the festival. Having been associated with the show since its beginning, the actress shared how her understanding of Diwali had evolved over the years. From childhood excitement around shopping, new clothes and lighting diyas to finding happiness in spending quality time with family, Tanvi revealed what made the festival special for her. Talking about how the meaning of Diwali…

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Mumbai: Actor Kislay Dutt, known for playing Shukla in Office Office Chali Mussadi Ki Beti and for projects such as Dev DD and Mariyam Khan, took an unusual route to the screen: an M.Sc. in Biotechnology, research as a junior scientist at NIMHANS, medical studies in trichology and cosmetology, and years spent teaching biology to high school students. On National Education Day, the actor, who also runs his own clinic, spoke about how education shaped him and why he believes passion decides where a degree can take you. “Education has…

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Mumbai: Rajesh Amarlal Babbar, known for his work in television shows such as Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, Suhani Si Ek Ladki and Yeh Teri Galiyan, is gearing up for his upcoming play Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein. Through the production, he hopes to introduce audiences to the thoughts and philosophy of Kabir, whose teachings on humanity, equality and love continue to hold significance even today. Speaking about the relevance of Kabir’s philosophy in contemporary times, Rajesh believes that society continues to struggle with divisions based on religion, caste and community, issues…

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Mumbai: Actor Arhaan Khan believes that working in the entertainment industry should not mean depending on acting alone for a living. Alongside his career as an actor, he has also worked as a jewellery designer and gemologist, a field he says has been part of his life for years.  Coming from a family of jewellers, Arhaan says jewellery has always been more than just a business interest for him. Even while working in films, television and reality shows, he continued to be involved in the field. “I am a jewellery…

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