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Moushumi Chatterjee opened up about what made Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan different from each other, and how each of them dealt with stardomRajesh Khanna is often hailed as the “First Superstar Of India”, and ruled Hindi Cinema in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee recently got candid in a conversation with Filmfare, where she spoke about the stark contrast between Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, the latter also began to gain popularity in the 1970s.

Moushumi Chatterjee shared how Amitabh Bachchan never let stardom get to his head. Unlike Rajesh Khanna, Big B stayed grounded.

What

• Moushumi Chatterjee recently spoke about the difference between superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna.
• She told Filmfare, “He (Rajesh Khanna) was a spoilt brat. He was a star, he had that stardom which neither Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, nor Dev Anand had seen. Maybe for a short term, but I had witnessed it. Maintaining a mental balance is very difficult when you’re such a big celebrity and you know you’ll turn sand to gold when you touch it. So tantrum comes out.”
• Further elaborating on how Amitabh Bachchan never over-hyped his success, Moushumi Chatterjee added, “Bolte hai naa ek unpadh gunda aur padhe likhe gunda mein bohot farak hota hai. Unke gesture, behaviour, choice of words. I have never seen Amitabh with chamchas. Never seen anybody around him. But I used to see it with Rajesh. Kaka needed that attention, pampering. So, he played his life role the way he wanted. It’s sad that he just fell hard after seeing that high.”

About Moushumi Chatterjee

Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee was a big name in the film industry in the 70s. One of the highest-paid actresses in that era, she had worked with Rajesh Khanna and Big B in several films, which the audience loved. 

Some of her most memorable performances include Manzil, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, and Benaam.Moushumi Chatterjee Films With Amitabh Bachchan And Rajesh Khanna

Some of her best films with Amitabh Bachchan include Roti, Kapada, Aur Makaan, Benaam, Manzil, and Piku.

Some of her projects with Rajesh Khanna include Prem Bandhan, Ghar Parivaar, Anuraag.

In A Nutshell

Moushumi Chatterjee opened up about what made Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan different from each other. She also spoke about how each of the superstars dealt with their stardom.Mohit Suri’s next titled Saiyaara has debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in the lead.

The teaser of the film released yesterday garnered a lot of buzz and positive response from the audience.

Mohit Suri reacted, “I feel you can tell so many beautiful stories and take people along so many journeys and celebrate so many emotions but the romantic genre is always special. Saiyaara is my homage to the love stories I love and the sweeping romances that I have come across throughout my life. I have been fortunate to have met so many people who have been kind enough to share their incredible love stories with me.”

He added, “I’m delighted to see this unanimous response to the teaser of Saiyaara. I’m thrilled for Ahaan and Aneet. They deserve all the love because they have really put in everything for people to connect so deeply with the teaser of Saiyaara. I share this moment with my incredible team and everyone at YRF. I hope people keep engaging and connecting with Saiyaara as we peel every layer of emotion, every season of love through our marketing

The popular daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is returning for Season 2. After over a decade and a half, the beloved series is all set to hit our TV screens once again.

The iconic duo – actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay – will reportedly be reuniting in the show, produced by Ektaa Kapoor.

As per a report by India Forums, Smriti Irani will be shooting for the series under Z+ security. Strict protocols have been put in place, including taping of phones and restricted footfall near the sets.

What

The producer explained that the original series, which wrapped up in 2008, fell just 150 episodes short of hitting the 2000-episode milestone – something she now wants to complete with the new season.

“The love we have for this program brought everyone related to it back together to complete just those 150 episodes to reach that 2000 episode. This show deserves that,” Ektaa Kapoor said.

About The OG Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi

Originally aired from July 2000 to November 2008 on Star Plus, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi revolved around the ideal daughter-in-law, Tulsi Virani (played by Smriti Irani), the daughter of a pandit who marries Mihir, the grandson of business tycoon Govardhan Virani.Apart from Smriti and Amar Upadhyay, the show also featured Inder Kumar, Ronit Roy, Mandira Bedi and Achint Kaur.

In A Nutshell

Reports of Ektaa Kapoor’s popular daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returning as a series started circulating some time last month. While no official announcement has been made by the makers, several reports claimed that Ekta Kapoor is currently busy with the pre-production. Now latest updates suggest that Smriti Irani has commenced shooting for the reboot with Z+ Security in place.Apart from Smriti and Amar Upadhyay, the show also featured Inder Kumar, Ronit Roy, Mandira Bedi and Achint Kaur.

In A Nutshell

Reports of Ektaa Kapoor’s popular daily soap Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returning as a series started circulating some time last month. While no official announcement has been made by the makers, several reports claimed that Ekta Kapoor is currently busy with the pre-production. Now latest updates suggest that Smriti Irani has commenced shooting for the reboot with Z+ Security in place.After Deepika Padukone’s exit from Spirit, several actors in the industry have spoken up on work-life balance. Deepika demanding for a 6-hour work shift with a baby at home, among other requests, was one of the reasons why she was replaced in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s film. Saif Ali Khan is the latest actor to have shared his opinion on why a stable work-life balance is essential.

Weeks after Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari criticised Javed Akhtar, the veteran lyricist and writer has responded to her remarks. 

What 

• In a recent interview with Lallantop, Javed Akhtar addressed her comments, including the claim that he doesn’t even get a house on rent in Mumbai.

“There is this Pakistani actress, Bushra Ansari, she often talks about me. She once advised me to keep quiet. She said something like, ‘Naseeruddin Shah stays quiet, you should too.’ My question to her is: ‘Who is she to tell me when to talk and when not to? Who gave you this right and why do you expect me to take your advise?” Akhtar said.

He added, “We internally might have several problems (referring to India), but if an outsider comes to comment, I am an Indian. Why do they forget that? I won’t keep quiet.”

• When the interviewer mentioned Bushra Ansari’s comment about him not getting a house on rent, Akhtar responded with sarcasm. “Yes right, Shabana and I have been sleeping on the streets lately. Kya yaar, ab kya bole?” he said, laughing.

Background

Javed Akhtar also recalled an old incident that may have led to such claims. He said, “About 25 years ago, Shabana wanted to buy a flat for investment purpose. But the broker said that the owner will not sell his house to a Muslim. But, do you know why he refused? He refused it because his parents stayed in Sindh from where these Pakistanis shooed them away. Anyone with a wound that big and deep, will react the way the owner reacted. If that day, Shabana was refused a flat, it was not because she was a Muslim, but it was because the owner was displacing his revenge someplace else for what his parents went through. So who is she (Bushra Ansari) to take a dig at this, and ask me to keep quiet? They must look into their own doings before commenting.”The exchange stems from an earlier incident in April when news broke about the killing of 26 tourists in the Baisaran meadows of Pahalgam by a terrorist group. 

Reacting to the tragedy at the Gauravshaali Maharashtra Mahotsav, Akhtar said, “Yeh baat humein bhulni nahi chahiye, yeh mamooli baat nahi hai. (We shouldn’t forget this).”

Following his speech, Bushra Ansari criticised Akhtar on social media, saying, “Humare writer so-called, unko toh bahana hi chahiye tha. Actually, unko toh makaan kiraaye pe nahi milta tha Bombay mein (Our so called writer is even refused a flat in Mumbai).” She also added, “Chaloji chup karjaaye aap. Naseeruddin Shah bhi toh hai, who chup baithe hai na? Aur bhi toh chup baithe hai na? Jiske dil mein jo hai who rakkha rahe. (Please stay quiet just like Naseeruddin Shah. Others are also quiet, you too be quiet please).”Javed Akhtar has responded to Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari’s remarks advising him to stay silent and claiming he couldn’t get a house on rent in Mumbai. Akhtar questioned her right to comment on him and explained an old incident about housing discrimination rooted in partition trauma. 

Mira Rajput has launched Dhun Wellness, a luxe escape in Bandra. The wellness retreat offers Ayurvedic therapies and chakra scans. The venture promises to give an experience of deep healing and rejuvenation, but what has caught the attention of the internet are the sky-rocketing prices for the same.

Conde Nast Traveller has shared that Mira’s retreat has a 90-minute Tulya session priced at Rs 12,500, while a 60-minute Ethera facial, a Japanese lymphatic massage will charge the customer Rs 12,000. A mere  30-minute EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) session for easing anxiety will cost Rs 10,000, while a 7-day programme is priced at Rs 1.5 lakh.

Reddit had the funniest reactions to the over-priced services. While some said all of this can be done for Rs 500, some called the venture the “Kailash Colony version of Gwyneth Paltrow.”

What

• Mira Rajput has launched yet another brand called Dhun Wellness, which promises to give a luxe experience of Ayurvedic therapies and Chakra scans.
• The fancy wellness retreat services are immensely over-priced which has caught the internet’s attention.
• Unique wellness experiences such as a 90-minute Tulya session are priced at Rs 12,500. A 60-minute Ethera facial, a Japanese lymphatic massage goes up to Rs 12,000, while a 30-minute EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) session for easing anxiety will come at a hefty cost of Rs 10,000.
• Redditors reacted to the unnecessary over-the-top cost of the services and had the funniest take on it.Redditors were quick to respond to Mira Rajput’s latest business venture and it’s prices that are currently trending.
• One internet user joked, “For merely Rs 1.75 lakh, Mira will personally reset your sleep”, while someone else mentioned, “Sorry if this is a repetitive post but these prices have me laughing hard.”Another added, “I’ll do that for less than Rs 500 myself. All you need is some mild muscle relaxants and vodka. You aren’t special, Mira stop trying to be the Kailash Colony version of Gwyneth Paltrow.”
• Another angry Redditor reacted, “So apparently our darling Mira Kapoor has launched yet another wellness business called Dhun Wellness. This fancy-ass place is tucked into the posh bylanes of Bandra, and ma’am has been giving interviews about its ancient-meets-advanced therapies. But cut to the rate card nothing under Rs 12K an hour! A 7-day programme? Rs 1.5 lakh. Are you serious?!”Mira Rajput’s swanky Dhun Wellness expands across 6,000 sq ft, tucked in Bandra’s cosy lanes. The vibe of the place is elegant with marble floors and earthy tones. Soft lighting adds to the intention of providing relaxation to their customers. Other than Ayurvedic therapies, there are also services like cryotherapy, red light beds, and customised oils based on your dosha.

aif Ali Khan’s comment comes soon after Deepika’s exit from Vanga’s Spirit, and one of the reasons being the demand for a 6-hour work shiftDeepika Padukone and Sandeep Reddy Vanga were set to collaborate for the first time in the upcoming film Spirit. However, within a few weeks, the deal fell through after the actress and the filmmaker reportedly had disagreements over remuneration and working hours. 

The incident sparked conversations around work-life balance in the film industry. Now, Saif Ali Khan has shared his thoughts on the matter. Speaking at the Arab Media Summit, the actor candidly spoke about prioritising his family over work.Amid the ongoing feud between Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Deepika Padukone, after the latter’s exit from Spirit, Saif Ali Khan shares his thouhgts on work-life balance.

Saif said, “I hate coming home and seeing the kids already asleep. That’s not success. Success is being able to say, ‘No, I need to go home now to catch that half hour with them.’ We get four holidays a year, and when my kids are on break, I don’t work,” as quoted by Hindustan Times.

“I’m at that crazy age where I have to call both my mom and my children. You think it’s just your parents you have to check on — then you realise it’s both,” Saif Ali Khan added.

Sharing his definition of success, Saif concluded, “Working is important, yes. But so is cooking pasta together, having a meal, and focusing on the kids. That’s the real glue of life. Success and privilege, for me, is being able to say no to work and yes to time with my family.”Saif Ali Khan’s comment came shortly after Deepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit. Following her departure, the actress was labelled “unprofessional” for making specific demands – one of which reportedly included not working beyond six hours a day.

Meanwhile, Triptii Dimri has replaced Deepika Padukone as the female lead opposite Prabhas in Spirit. Conde Nast Traveller has shared that Mira’s retreat has a 90-minute Tulya session priced at Rs 12,500, while a 60-minute Ethera facial, a Japanese lymphatic massage will charge the customer Rs 12,000. A mere  30-minute EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) session for easing anxiety will cost Rs 10,000, while a 7-day programme is priced at Rs 1.5 lakh.

Reddit had the funniest reactions to the over-priced services. While some said all of this can be done for Rs 500, some called the venture the “Kailash Colony version of Gwyneth Paltrow.”Redditors were quick to respond to Mira Rajput’s latest business venture and it’s prices that are currently trending.

One internet user joked, “For merely Rs 1.75 lakh, Mira will personally reset your sleep”, while someone else mentioned, “Sorry if this is a repetitive post but these prices have me laughing hard.”

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