Kriti Sanon, the new girl who made it to the top is stunning even without makeup. Her all-natural selfies highlight her clean and clear skin tone…Olivia Sarkar
Every now and then, celebrities choose to forego the face-cake, and give their makeup artists, hair stylists, and photoshop a skip. These actors keep it real, keep it fuss-free and keep it fabulous! We spotted a few gals who embrace their natural glow and bask in its glory. Source of all photos is Instagram. Check them out:
Deepika Padukone
We can’t help but admit Deepika Padukone’s short locks compliment her athletic style choices nowadays. The actress looks effortlessly beautiful in this selfie.
Anushka Sharma
No one can argue that Anuskha Sharma’s flawless skin is as enviable as her performances. This post-workout photo captures her naturally flushed and fit as a fiddle.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Take a lesson from Priyanka Chopra’s beauty book and ensure your skin is hydrated at all times.
Alia Bhatt
The young actress never shies away from posting photos of herself without make-up. In fact her skin is so healthy that she has chosen to go make-up free for while filming award winning performaces like ‘Highway’ and ‘Gullyboy’. But it’s the dimples that are to die for!
Yami Gautam Dhar
You don’t get to be the brand ambassador for one of India’s largest skincare brands if you ain’t go what it takes! Her peaches and cream skin is worth a million bucks.
Parineeti Chopra
The vivacious actress has worked her way to the top of Bollywood. She’s never been hesitant to post pictures of herself without makeup on social media!
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
Not only does Sonam give us fashion goals, her skin lights up like a million bulbs. So gals the lesson is hydrate, hydrate and hydrate!
Shraddha Kapoor
Shraddha is really active on Instagram even when she’s just lounging in her pyjamas without makeup – kudos to her for being at ease in her own skin.
Kriti Sanon
Kriti Sanon, the new girl who made it to the top is stunning even without makeup. Her all-natural selfies highlight her clean and clear skintone. Kareena Kapoor Khan
When she played the naive, effervescent girl in Jab We Met, she won our hearts. Kareena practices yoga and lives a healthy lifestyle which only adds to her youthful flush.
Alia Bhatt’s traditional Banarsi silk saree, accessorized with mogras in her hair and pair of jhumkis are a great choice for Lohri in the city…reports Asian Lite News
We’re only a couple of weeks into 2022, and the first festival of the year-Lohri has already arrived. January 13 this year, Lohri, marks the end of winter. Whether you’re hosting a Lohri party or heading to your friend’s house for a small home-style celebration, start the year with the fabulous festive outfit. Check out these celebrity styles for some inspiration:
Sara Ali Khan
Sara’s classic Patiala Shalwar teamed with a short Kurta is our top choice for Lohri evenings. Dress the part by teaming it with a pair of juttis, bangles and a bright dupatta.
Sonakshi Sinha
It doesn’t get better than a traditional lungi, a favourite in Punjab for Lohri celebrations. Keep winter chills at bay with a cape over your shoulders and add length by picking one solid colour.
Dia Mirza Rekhi
Dress to the ocassion in the colours of harvest and Lohri, yellow and green! Dia’s saree is a great option if you’re a sustainable fashion advocate who likes to keep it elegant and simple.
Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt’s traditional Banarsi silk saree, accessorized with mogras in her hair and pair of jhumkis are a great choice for Lohri in the city. Deepika Padukone
A mustard velvet kaftan keeps you snug and warm on a cold Lohri evening and also makes for a regal and rick ensemble with just the right vibe.
Kangana Ranaut
Kangana’s fashion and film choices speak for themselves. Always one to experiment with her wardrobe, her ensembles are always a hit. While this Sabyasachi ensemble hits all the marks, you can easily recreate the look with a printed suit, churidar and an organza dupatta from your own closet.
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja
For a glamorous evening, take a cue from fashionista Sonam Kapoor Ahuja’s closed and choose a dramatic anarkali for a Lohri party. Chikankari embroidery in colours of cream and ivory keep the look dramatic without the fuss.
A remake of the 1966 Tamil film, ‘Madras to Pondicherry’, it was shot in Goa and neighbouring Belgaum (Belgavi) in Karnataka, apart from studios in Chennai…writes Sourish Bhattacharyya and Akshay Acharya
In the popular imagination, ‘Bobby’ was the original ‘Goan’ film, but it was filmed everywhere but Goa — from Gulmarg to Raj Kapoor’s farmhouse on the Pune-Solapur highway.
India’s smallest state, and comedy-action director Rohit Shetty’s favourite shooting location, made its maiden appearance in a Bollywood film with Amitabh Bachchan’s 1969 debut movie, ‘Saat Hindustani’.
The low-budget film (Big B reportedly was paid a lordly sum of Rs 5,000 for it!) was about six Indians from different parts of the country who joined a Goan freedom fighter and roused nationalist sentiments in the colony by hoisting the Indian Tricolour on Portuguese forts and police stations. Loosely based on ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ (1943), the film was directed by the writer-auteur Khwaja Ahmed Abbas, who, incidentally, wrote ‘Bobby’ and a number of other Raj Kapoor movies.
Utpal Dutt, the Malayalam cinema veteran Madhu, A.K. Hangal and Jalal Agha played the lead roles in ‘Saat Hindustani’, but it didn’t quite set the box-office registers ringing. It did, however, pick up a couple of awards, including the National Awards for Most Promising Newcomer for the Big B, who, in the film, famously declares under a Portuguese soldier’s bayonet, “Hum Hindustani rengte nahin hain” (“We Indians don’t crawl”).
Goa’s liberation struggle forms the central narrative of the yet another Bollywood film (‘Pukar’, 1983), starring Bachchan in the lead role along with Randhir Kapoor, Zeenat Aman, Prem Chopra (who plays another Goan, Jack Braganza, in ‘Bobby’) and Tina Munim, but, again, it struggled in the box-office. And it was shot in Daman and Diu.
Now a no-brainer film shoot location, Goa made its first substantive appearance in a Bollywood movie in the superhit road film ‘Bombay to Goa’ (1972), another Bachchan-starrer, where the lead role was played by the comedian Mehmood.
A remake of the 1966 Tamil film, ‘Madras to Pondicherry’, it was shot in Goa and neighbouring Belgaum (Belgavi) in Karnataka, apart from studios in Chennai.
In a blog post, Bachchan said the fight scene in it with Shatrughan Sinha got him his iconic role in Prakash Mehra’s 1973 film ‘Zanjeer’. He also remembered how the film’s crew had to struggle to make him get his dance steps right, especially for his famous ‘Dekha Na Hai Re’ number with Aruna Irani.
Since then, Goa, which is now also the permanent venue of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI), has featured regularly in Hindi cinema, from Shyam Benegal’s Trikal (1985), which was shot in the late cartoonist Mario Miranda’s ancestral home in Loutolim, to most famously Rohit Shetty’s laugh-a-minute ‘Golmaal’ series (2006-10), Singham (2011) and Drishyam (2015).
Here’s our pick of just some of the memorable Bollywood films which have been filmed in locations across Goa:
Ek Duje Ke Liye (1981): Scenes of South-North love story starring Kamal Haasan-Rati Agnihotri were shot at the old Patto bridge, Dona Paula jetty, Shantadurga temple and Hervalem waterfalls, according to a listing in Goa’s ‘Herald’ newspaper. Kamal Haasan was cast in yet another Goa-themed film, ‘Saagar’ (1985) by Ramesh Sippy, which also featured the older ‘Bobby’ duo, Rishi Kapoor and Dimple Kapadia, who was returning to films after marriage.
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Nahin (1994): One of Shah Rukh Khan’s most memorable movies directed by Kundan Shah, it was filmed at Colva beach, Fort Aguada and the ruins of St Augustine.
Khamoshi – The Musical (1996): Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s debut film with Nana Patekar, Seema Biswas and Manisha Koirala was shot in parts at Anjuna, Old Goa and the Saligao church. Bhansali’s 2011 film ‘Guzaarish’, where Hrithik Roshan plays a famous magician crippled by an accident, is also a visual ode to Goa.
Dil Chahta Hai (2001): Farhan Akhtar’s coming-of-age cult hit starring Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna put Goa on the map of a new generation of Indian travellers and made Chapora Fort a go-to destination.
Golmaal Series (2006-17): The four films of this series revolving around the comic capers of four friends infamously getting into trouble, played by Ajay Devgn, Tusshar Kapoor, Arshad Warsi and Shreyas Talpade (Sharman Joshi in the first film), have been shot mainly at Panjim, Dona Paula and Fort Aguada. And Goa, we’re told, will feature yet again (along with Devgn) in Shetty’s fifth ‘Golmaal’ film — ‘Phir Golmaal’ (scheduled for a December 2023 release).
Honeymoon Travel Pvt. Ltd. (2007): Reema Katgi’s critically acclaimed film, apart from being shot in popular locations such as Dona Paula and Fort Aguada, also showcases Our Lady of Mount Chapel and Corjuem fort.
Singham (2011): Rohit Shetty’s cop drama is another Goa-centric film, which is still remembered for the action sequence where Bajirao Singham (Ajay Devgn) beats up the villain Jaikant Shikre’s goons at Dona Paula Jetty. It turned the location into a major tourist attraction. Another Shetty-Devgn collaboration, the 2015 action film ‘Drishyam’, also had Goa as its backdrop, notably Panaji, the state capital.
Dum Maaro Dum (2011): Rohan Sippy’s crime drama may not have been commercial success, but it is remembered for its shots of the crowded Arpora market as it is.
Go Goa Gone (2013): The 2013 comedy, directed by the Family Man duo — Krishna D.K. and Raj Nidimoni — and starring Saif Ali Khan, Kunal Khemu, Vir Das, Puja Gupta and Anand Tiwari, narrates the story of three friends whose Goa vacation goes horribly wrong as a zombie apocalypse breaks loose.
Finding Fanny (2014): Directed by Homi Adjania, the film, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Dimple Kapadia, Deepika Padukone and Arjun Kapoor, moves away from popular locations and explores the lesser-known Parra, Cortalim, Aldona, Assagao, Saligao and Socorro as it follows five dysfunctional friends who set out on a road trip in search of Fanny, the love interest of the character played by Shah.
Dear Zindagi (2016): The film with a young Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan is set against stunning backdrops, such as the Parra road flanked on both sides by coconut trees, the village Salvador do Mundo in Bardez, which is much visited for its eponymous 16th-century church, whose Portuguese name means ‘Saviour of the World’) and Morjim beach.
Vicky and Katrina shares pictures from Sangeet Ceremony
Celebrity couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, who recently got married, have shared the pictures from their ‘Sangeet’ ceremony…reports Asian Lite News
The couple took to their respective Instagram handles and shared a bunch of pictures in a celebratory mood with their friends and family at the wedding.
Keeping up with their streak of putting common captions, they wrote, “Mehendi Taa Sajdi Je Nache Saara Tabbar.”
Vicky and Katrina shares pictures from Sangeet Ceremony
Everyone in attendance can be seen adhering to the ‘Sangeet’ theme and colour palette as they wore outfits in varying shades of green, yellow, grey and red.
Vicky’s ‘jugalbandi’ with his younger brother on what looks like high-energy ‘bhangra’ beats, spells the bond between the two brothers but what takes the cake is Vicky’s dance with his wife.
It's official! Katrina and Vicky are now husband and wife
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have been pronounced man and wife after one of the most celebrated marriage ceremonies of the year…reports Asian Lite News
The celebrity couple tied the knot at a private ceremony in the Six Senses Fort Barwara Hotel, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, with friends and family in attendance. The initial photographs show Vicky following Katrina and then the two waving at the paparazzi gathered at a distance from the venue.
Katrina wore a bridal lehenga crafted by ace designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee for her special day, Vicky is said to have worn a beige sherwani after his ‘sehrabandi’.
The couple also made it official that they would soon host a reception in Mumbai for those who were not invited to the very private marriage ceremony at Sawai Madhopur.
Vicky headed to the mandap in a vintage car with his baraatis, including brother Sunny Kaushal, good friend Angad Bedi and members of his family. The couple took the pheras in the traditional way, thus bringing to an end the celebrations that took off on December 7.
The pre-wedding festivities started officially on December 7 when Bollywood celebrities and close friends of the couple, such as Kabir Khan, his wife Mini Mathur and their daughter Sairah left Mumbai for Jaipur. Angad Bedi, Neha Dhupia, Sharvari Wagh, Radhika Madan and Malavika Mohanan followed suit and pumped up the tempo of the celebrations.
The guests were extended a grand welcome, served Rajasthani and Punjabi delicacies, even as the venue lit up the Sawai Madhopur skyline and fireworks added to the dreama.
The ‘mehendi’ celebrations saw 20 kilos of GI-tagged henna sourced from Sojat by the river Sukri in Rajasthan.
The ‘haldi’ ceremony followed, with the guests faithfully following the yellow dress code. This was when the media first got a glimpse of the guests in the corridors of the luxury hotel. After the pictures surfaced on the Internet, the organisers put up curtains on the arches of the fort-hotel to protect the privacy of the guests from prying cameras.
The ‘sangeet’ night was held on December 8 with Gurdas Maan, Hardy Sandhu, Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Manj Musik belting out their music to entertain the select company.
It’s official! Katrina and Vicky are now husband and wife
Vicky Kaushal to arrive in style for Haldi ceremony
Vicky Kaushal will arrive in style at the wedding venue, riding a seven horse-drawn chariot…reports Asian Lite News
After a rocking ‘sangeet’ ceremony of Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, the traditional ‘haldi’ ceremony will be performed on Wednesday. And, sources have said that Vicky Kaushal will arrive in style at the wedding venue, riding a seven horse-drawn chariot.
Vicky Kaushal to arrive in style for Haldi ceremony
The ‘sangeet’ ceremony was held on Tuesday night.
On the request of the couple, the 700-year-old Six Senses hotel fort Barwara situated in Sawai Madhopur district, has been decorated with a heritage look as the couple wanted something natural other than the artificial decor.
Sources said Vicky Kaushal would be riding a white-coloured chariot driven by seven horses.
The security of the wedding ceremony venue is being looked after by the company of Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera. Shera’s company is looking after the hi-tech security of the wedding, said sources.
On Tuesday, in the sangeet ceremony, the bride and groom danced merrily on the trending dance songs.
The family and friends also shook their legs on the occasion. Fireworks and colourful lights lit up the fort.
Earlier, Sojat’s ‘mehndi’ decorated Katrina’s hands. Her family and Vicky’s family members also got mehendi done on their hands. After the mehendi programme that lasted for about an hour, the sangeet ceremony started.
The entire fort has been decorated with beautiful lights and lights.
Around 50 celebrities having joined the celebrations so far and more are expected to come on Wednesday and Thursday.
Vicky’s family all set to welcome bride with Mehendi function
Vicky’s big family is all set to welcome the bride to the family with a grand celebration…reports Asian Lite News
The stage is set for Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif’s wedding with the celebrations kicking off with a ‘Sangeet’ ceremony on Tuesday followed by the ‘Mehendi’ ceremony on December 8.
Vicky’s family all set to welcome bride with Mehendi function
Sources told IANS that the ‘Mehendi’ ceremony will see both the families in attendance, “Katrina and Vicky will celebrate the Mehendi ceremony with both sides of the family. Vicky has a big, loving and warm Punjabi family on his side and his chacha, chachi, mamaa, mami are all looking forward to officially welcoming Katrina into the family.”
It might be a very intimate affair with only 120 people attending the celebrations but, the power couple has left no stone unturned to mark their wedding celebrations with utmost grandeur, “The wedding preparations have been in full swing on his side for quite some time now. It’s going to be a joyous occasion for both sides with both their friends and family getting together to celebrate the couple’s special day!”
“Katrina’s family has also specially flown down from London – her mom, her sisters and brother and her close group of friends. While it’s going to be a private, intimate affair, the celebrations are still going to be grand and they have spared no expense to ensure that they make their special day a memorable one!” the source adds.
The most anticipated wedding of the season will take place on December 9 at Hotel Six Senses Fort Barwara, Rajasthan followed by a reception on December 10.
The wedding rituals of Bollywood stars Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif will start from today…reports Asian Lite News
The wedding rituals of Bollywood stars Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, who will tie the nuptial knot on Thursday (December 9) at Six Senses Fort in Sawai Madhopur, will start from Tuesday.
The couple along with family and friends reached the wedding destination on Monday night where they were welcomed with grand fireworks. They were offered garlands, and ’tilak’ was applied to their foreheads.
The sangeet ceremony will start from Tuesday night.
Earlier, since Monday afternoon the Jaipur airport was buzzing with activity as Katrina’s siblings and friends arrived one after the other.
On Monday night, a dozen guests came along with Katrina and Vicky Kaushal, who were given a rousing welcome at the Barwara Fort. Three luxury vehicles were arranged to pick up the family of Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif to the Barwara Fort.
Vicky and Katrina will stay at the Barwara Fort till December 12. After marriage, both are likely to visit the temple of Chauth Mata.
As per the sources, the couple will have a ‘sangeet’ ceremony on Tuesday night which will be followed by ‘Haldi’ ceremony on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Thereafter, on December 9 will come the D Day when functions like ‘Sehrabandi’ are scheduled. The couple will take ‘phere’ at 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon and then there will be dinner and poolside party at night.
She added: “So, it’s really crazy that somebody says 25 years…I say ‘don’t say na 25 years’ it’s making me feel like I am here forever.”…Rani speaks with Durga Chakravarty
She made her acting debut with the Bengali film ‘Biyer Phool’ in 1996 and entered Bollywood the same year with ‘Raja Ki Aayegi Baraat’. Rani Mukerji, who has been in the industry for over 25 years, has talked about how in Bollywood the definition of a “heroine” has changed over the years.
Rani, who has always wooed the audiences with her power-packed performances, says actresses have always been showcased in a “dynamic” way and that films “portray women in the way the society sees them”.
Talking to about it, Rani, who has impressed the audience and critics alike with her impactful skills in movies such as ‘Hey Ram’, ‘Saathiya’, ‘Black’, ‘Mardaani’ and ‘Hichki’ among many others, said: “For me, a heroine has always been a quintessential Hindi film heroine. I don’t think anything has changed.”
“If you see the graph of film actresses from the ’40s or from ’50s, you will see that Indian women were always portrayed in a very dynamic way…barring a few because every time your film has to reflect society as such. So, if you have seen the growth in India…you have seen the growth in the films as well in all characters and stories.”
Rani added: “Things have changed with the times so I think films portray women in the way that the society sees them, the way they are right now and with each passing year that’s what has happened and shown in films.”
Having been in the industry for over two decades, Rani does not “feel” it.
“When somebody says 25 years I say ‘oh really!’ because for me it just doesn’t feel like it is 25 years. Time has really flown I feel. I still remember my first day on my first film, I still remember my ‘Ghulam’ days, ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’…”
She added: “So, it’s really crazy that somebody says 25 years…I say ‘don’t say na 25 years’ it’s making me feel like I am here forever.”
Rani, who is married to the head honcho of Yash Raj Films Aditya Chopra and has a daughter named Adira, has reprised her role of Babli/Vimmy in the latest release ‘Bunty Aur Babli 2’.
Is there any pressure to up her own game every time she comes on screen?
Pat came to the reply: “Absolutely”.
That’s the fun of it, feels Rani.
“That’s the fun I feel for my craft you see because when I kind of work in a film that challenges me as an artist that is what drives me. That is what makes me kind of excited about going back on set and trying to deliver something I don’t think I will be able to do unless or until I reach the set. So, there is always that excitement you know.”
A closer look at her Indian wardrobe shows how the 28-year-old likes to keep it elegant and fuss-free on most occasions…reports Nimerta C Sharan
Given that things have finally opened up post-pandemic, a series of Diwali celebrations were witnessed this year. We spotted Bollywood celebrities leaving no stone unturned with their festive looks. From lavish lehengas to stunning saris, there were a variety of sparkling outfits on display. Take a look!
Priyanka Chopra
Our very own desi’ girl was spotted in a bright velvet sharara set from Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Statement sunglasses, chunky jewellery and a bucket bag from the designer completed the look. When it comes to head-turning fashion, Chopra leads the list with her quirky fashion choices.
Malaika Arora
Whether it’s a casual lunch date or a red-carpet appearance, Malaika Arora never disappoints. For one of the Diwali parties, she was spotted in a rose-red Manish Malhotra sari finished with a lime-green border. Keeping it entirely ethnic, the 48-year-old opted for matching bangles, a Polki necklace and a floral bun.
Alia Bhatt
The young and vibrant Alia Bhatt stepped out in a striking purple Sabyasachi lehenga. She accessorised her outfit with just gold jhumkas, letting the outfit do its magic. A closer look at her Indian wardrobe shows how the 28-year-old likes to keep it elegant and fuss-free on most occasions.
Jacqueline Fernandez
From power suits to playful separates, tailored gowns to flowy lehengas, there’s nothing that she can’t pull off. This year, for one of the festivities, Fernandez picked a beautiful Benarasi sari from Ekaya. The all-red ensemble made for a striking choice, with the OTT floral bun being the highlight.
Janhvi Kapoor
A quick glimpse at Kapoor’s Instagram feed shows the young star’s love for Indian wear. While lehengas and saris are mostly her go-to ensembles, this time the actress opted for a heavily embellished Anamika Khanna anarkali. The styling and make-up did full justice to her look.
Sonam Kapoor
Sonam Kapoor Ahuja chose an ivory-hued chikankari’ anarkali from Abu Jani-Sandeep Kosla. The style icon kept her make-up minimal and opted for a pair of danglers to accessorise the look.
Pulkit Samrat
For Diwali, actor Pulkit Samrat was seen in a cherry kurta set. He paired his dual-toned printed kurta with a mirror-work jacket and tassel shoes. Simple yet striking.
