Category: Entertainment

Mumbai: Actor and anchor Namitaa Sachdeva who is currently seen in the play Woh Subha Hum Hi Se Aayegi is someone who believes birthdays are as much about gratitude and blessings as they are about celebrations. As she turns a year older on August 14, the actor opens up about her birthday plans, cherished memories, work commitments and the people who make the day special for her. Talking about her plans this year, Namitaa says that her birthday celebrations have been relatively low-key because she was unwell. “This year, I…

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Mumbai: After winning over audiences with candid, unscripted conversations in its debut season, Hoonur Talent Head Mohammed Nagaman Lateef returned with the second season of Honestly, Why Not? with MNL. Featuring guests including Vinny Arora and Dheeraj Dhoopar, Akanksha Chamola, Shiny Doshi and Lavesh Khairajani, Baseer Ali, and Surbhi Chandna and Karan Sharma, the podcast delves into deeper, more personal conversations that went beyond the headlines. For Mohammed, the show’s return was driven by one simple realization—audiences are craving authenticity. “Season 1 was an incredible experiment that showed us just…

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Mumbai: Former actress Somy Ali, who now runs the NGO No More Tears, has stepped in to defend Govinda amid recent criticism over the actor accepting a role opposite a younger co-star. Ali, who worked with Govinda in Andolan (1995), drew on both her personal and professional history with the actor. Taking to her Instagram, she posted, “I am going to chime in here as no one else will and show support whenever it’s necessary: I have known Govinda personally and professionally, which is why I can say a few…

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Mumbai: Actor Kanwar Dhillon has raised an important conversation about the way television shows credit their cast. He believes actors, who are at the centre of bringing characters and stories to life, should not be left out of the credit roll. For him, the issue goes beyond recognition and is ultimately about respecting the work that actors put into a show. Kanwar says this is something he has thought about for a long time and has also discussed with colleagues, his father Deep Dhillon and other people from the industry.…

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Mumbai: Television actors often grow alongside their characters. But sometimes an actress creates a conversation that goes beyond the show itself, through a performance people can’t stop talking about, or a character that becomes part of everyday conversation. Here are five names worth watching right now. 1. Adrija Roy (Anupamaa) — The One to Watch Adrija Roy doesn’t rely on just being likeable on screen. She brings a freshness to her performances that makes a young character feel real instead of written. It’s hard to do that without looking like…

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Mumbai: World Photography Day, observed on August 19, is a good excuse to talk about actors who seem to have a natural understanding of the camera. Some actors have a screen presence that stays with you long after a scene ends. Others have the kind of face that can make even a simple photograph stand out. And then there are those who seem to know exactly what to do when the camera turns their way, sometimes without doing anything at all. Here are five male actors who have consistently caught…

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Mumbai: Actor Aditya Khurana, who is currently seen in Kyunki Rishton Ke Bhi Roop Badalte Hain, believes social media has become an integral part of everyday life, with people openly sharing almost every aspect of their personal and professional lives. While he has no reservations about sharing things on social media, the actor admits that constant scrolling has also become an addiction for him. Talking about whether he is comfortable putting personal and professional updates on social media, Aditya says, “Yes, I have no problem posting everything on social media.”…

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Mumbai: As celebrity interviews become increasingly cautious in the age of viral clips and social media outrage, Hoonur Talent Head Mohammed Nagaman Lateef believes authenticity has become harder to find. Through his podcast Honestly, Why Not?, he hopes to create a space where artists feel safe enough to speak freely, without worrying that a single sentence will be taken out of context. Reflecting on the conversations this season, Mohammed says every guest brought something unique, but one interview stood out. “Every guest brings a completely different energy, but my conversation…

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Mumbai: Actor Ankur Bharddwaj is currently winning attention for his role as Nakul Maheshwari, the parallel lead in the popular show Mann Sundar. Unlike many of his previous roles, Ankur says Nakul gave him the opportunity to explore a completely different side of his acting. Talking about his character, Ankur says, “Nakul is very chulbula and dramatic, and I have never done such a role before. He is the ladla of the house. I loved the character, so I decided to take it up.” One of the most special aspects…

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Mumbai: Astrologer Gauri Jain brings a rather unique lens to the social media debate, reading our obsession with sharing and scrolling through the language of planets. She explained why she believes awareness and discretion matter more than choosing a side. She said, “As an astrologer, I am neither completely in favour of nor against sharing our lives on social media. I believe the key is awareness, discretion and balance.” “Astrology itself gives us a beautiful framework to understand this. Mercury represents communication, information and social networking, while Rahu represents the…

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