We need to become more conscious traveller: Aadil Jaipuri 

Mumbai: A place can have the most beautiful views, famous landmarks and picture-perfect locations, but what stays with you long after the trip is often something much simpler. A conversation with a local, a meal you did not expect, a festival you happened to witness or the warmth with which someone welcomed you. For Aadil Jaipuri, that is what gives a destination its real character. “For me, it is the people and the culture. A landmark can be beautiful, but it is the experience around it that stays with you,”…

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Aamrapali Dubey talks about her long-standing friendship with actor Nirahua aka Dinesh Lal Yadav

Mumbai: Aamrapali Dubey’s journey inside the Bigg Boss 20 house took another interesting turn in the latest episode as the actress opened up about her long-standing bond with Bhojpuri actor Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua, while also finding herself in the nominations for the week. The episode gave viewers a glimpse into Aamrapali’s personal side when the conversation turned towards her equation with Nirahua. Addressing the dating rumours surrounding the two, Aamrapali explained that their bond goes back to the time she entered the Bhojpuri industry. She described…

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Kyunki Papa Kehte Hain Review: A warm family story that finds its humour in the chaos

Mumbai: Yash Patnaik’s latest show, Kyunki Papa Kehte Hain, produced under his banner Inspire Films, takes a familiar family setup and gives it an emotional twist. Airing on Sony SAB, the show revolves around five siblings who suddenly find themselves navigating life without their parents, with the eldest, Pawan, stepping into a responsibility far bigger than his age. And that is where the show finds its heart. Some family stories are about perfect relationships. Others are about families that are messy, loud, and emotional and, somehow, still manage to stay…

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Families are changing, but the need to belong doesn’t: Yash Patnaik

Mumbai: Sony SAB’s upcoming family entertainer Kyunki Papa Kehte Hain is being helmed by producer Yash Patnaik of Inspire Films Limited. Talking about the show, he shared that it is a family-centric story and believes the format still has an audience. “The starting point was very simple—families are changing, relationships are changing, but the emotional need to belong to a family remains as strong as ever,” he said. He added that the intent was to capture something audiences would recognize in their own homes. “We wanted to tell a story…

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Chumbak Part 2 returns on October 1, bringing back Delnaaz Irani’s much-loved character Gulshan Taraporewala

Mumbai: The laughter is set to return as Chumbak Part 2 is all set to premiere on October 1. After winning audiences with its quirky characters, family dynamics and slice-of-life humour, the show is back with another chapter of Chumbak colony and their entertaining chaos. At the heart of the madness is Delnaaz Irani as Gulshan Taraporewala, a character who has quickly become one of the most loved parts of the series. Known for her natural comic timing and warmth, Delnaaz brings a unique energy to Gulshan, making the overprotective, opinionated…

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Shikha Pandey: It’s not always about looks, kindness and confidence matter too

Mumbai: Actors often make appearance a key component of their professional image but Shikha Pandey feels that looking good is just one aspect of how a person is perceived. The actress who is currently seen in *Mannat*, has also been associated with the film *Oye Chill Maar*, and with her growing body of work, has experienced the expectations that come with being part of the entertainment industry. “There is a pressure to always look your best and physical appearance is important. But in terms of forming an opinion about a…

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Being the best person at something does not mean you should be the one doing it: Florian Hurel

Mumbai: Celebrity hairstylist turned entrepreneur Florian Hurel shared the hardest mental shift he adopted was learning to step back, delegate and build people who could carry the work forward without him. He said, “The hardest adjustment is accepting that being the best person at something does not mean you should be the one doing it. If I saw something that needed correcting, I could simply pick up my tools and fix it.” Entrepreneurship demands a different approach. He said, “As an entrepreneur, I have to think about why it happened…

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Those unplanned moments are often the ones you remember most: Jazim Sharma on The India Music Retreat

Mumbai: For Jazim Sharma, one of the most memorable aspects of the India Music Retreat was not limited to what happened on stage. The Ghazal artist says the intimacy of the three-day gathering, where artists and audiences lived alongside one another, created an experience unlike a regular concert. “That was probably my favourite part of the retreat,” he said.Artists and audiences had the opportunity to spend time together beyond performances, creating space for conversations and musical discovery. “Artists and audiences were all staying together, eating together, talking about music and…

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Amal Sehrawat on his love for coffee: “For me, coffee is less about the caffeine and more about the ritual”

Mumbai: Actor Amal Sehrawat, known for his work across television and the digital space, has always found comfort in the little moments that allow him to pause and reset. From his memorable roles in shows like Choti Sarrdaarni and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai to his work in digital projects such as Untouchables, Home and Crackdown, the actor has experienced the hectic pace of the entertainment industry. With International Coffee Day being celebrated on October 1, Amal opens up about his love for coffee, his favourite way of having it…

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Jyoti Tiwari: ‘Fame can come quickly, but sustaining it takes much more’

Mumbai: Actress Jyoti Tiwari who is currently seen in Hui Gumm Yaadein, believes reality shows have become an important part of the entertainment industry, largely because they allow audiences to see a more personal side of celebrities and contestants. With formats such as Bigg Boss, Khatron Ke Khiladi, Lock Upp, Rise and Fall and Roadies continuing to attract attention, she feels the reality television wave is unlikely to fade anytime soon. “Reality shows have definitely become a very strong part of the entertainment industry. People connect with them because they…

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