All posts tagged: backstage

Pankaj Kapur shares how 10-year-old Shah Rukh Khan became part of his NSD backstage memory: ‘He supplied samosas to us’

Pankaj Kapur shares how 10-year-old Shah Rukh Khan became part of his NSD backstage memory: ‘He supplied samosas to us’

Veteran actor Pankaj Kapur recently took a trip down memory lane and shared a heartwarming anecdote involving a young Shah Rukh Khan. Recalling his days as a student at the National School of Drama (NSD), Pankaj revealed that the Bollywood superstar once played a small but memorable role in the lives of aspiring actors backstage. Pankaj Kapur recalls what 10-year-old Shah Rukh Khan used to do in NSD. Shah Rukh Khan once served samosa to Pankaj Kapur in NSD Speaking about a recent reunion with his former classmates on Kindle Cast’s YouTube channel, Pankaj said that he had completed 50 years since graduating from NSD and hosted a get-together at his home. During the gathering, memories from their student days came flooding back, including stories from legendary theatre director Ebrahim Alkazi’s productions staged at Purana Qila. Pankaj recalled that Alkazi was simultaneously directing three major productions — Razia Sultan, Tughlaq and Andha Yug. The plays were staged against the backdrop of the fort’s ancient walls, creating a grand and immersive theatrical experience. The actor remembered …

‘Ranjini Haridas initially laughed but later burst into tears backstage,’ Alleppey Ashraf recalls Jagathy Sreekumar’s insult | Malayalam News

‘Ranjini Haridas initially laughed but later burst into tears backstage,’ Alleppey Ashraf recalls Jagathy Sreekumar’s insult | Malayalam News

5 min readKochiApr 13, 2026 10:29 PM IST Renowned for revolutionising Malayalam television anchoring by bringing authenticity, originality, and identity to it, Ranjini Haridas has often been cited by several of her successors as an inspiration. Although many have tried to fill her shoes over the years, Ranjini remains a league apart. After grabbing attention by anchoring the music reality competition Star Singer, she quickly made a place for herself in the hearts of Malayalees with her fearless presentation, ease in interacting with everyone, polished English, and anglicised Malayalam. While she garnered a large section of the audience as fans, some were not content with her anchoring, as it openly defied the conventions and behavioural patterns mandated by a patriarchal mindset. Once, she was even publicly insulted by actor Jagathy Sreekumar, who made sharp criticisms about the way she hosted shows and shared her opinions on performances. Although his comments, made in front of a live audience over a decade and a half ago, drew laughter at the time, they have since been widely criticised …

Divya Dutta enjoys the backstage buzz at Enrique Iglesias concert

Divya Dutta enjoys the backstage buzz at Enrique Iglesias concert

The Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias is in India for his performances in Mumbai. Actress Divya Dutta was also among the countless music lovers who attended the concert. The energetic evening included Divya taking part in the backstage fun and meeting the band members. Taking to her official Instagram handle, the `Veer Zaara` actress uploaded a video compilation from the musical evening.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) Sharing her experience with the netizens, Divya penned the caption, “And how does it feel to be on the very stage where @enriqueiglesias is about to perform…euphoric!! To feel the buzz of the backstage, to meet the band members..my little boy has come back supa happy..and I lovvved the #enrique magic! @evalive.in @maharashtratourismofficial . (sic).” On Tuesday, the Grammy Award-winning singer returned to India after a long gap of 13 years for his concert. Iglesias` first visit to India was back in 2004. Later in 2012, …

‘Jasprit Bumrah wants to come and play backstage’: Chris Martin during Coldplay’s Mumbai concert | Cricket News

‘Jasprit Bumrah wants to come and play backstage’: Chris Martin during Coldplay’s Mumbai concert | Cricket News

Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin gave a shout-out to Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah during Coldplay’s concert in Mumbai on Saturday. In the middle of the concert, Chris Martin said he will have to stop his concert as Bumrah wants to bowl at him. “Hold on, we have to finish the show because Jasprit Bumrah wants to come and play backstage,” he said. “He says he needs to bowl at me now.” Martin was then seen chanting the name of Bumrah. He further said: We’ll ask him to wait 15 minutes.” Bumrah, who has been picked for India’s Champions Trophy squad has had a great series against Australia. Bumrah took a total of 32 wickets across 5 Tests in Australia, became the fourth-fastest player to get 200 Test wickets in terms of balls bowled. He also was the first bowler in history to take 200 Test wickets at an average below 20. Bumrah could not bowl in the crucial 5th and final test at Sydney after he suffered from back spasms on Day 2 which led to …

WWE Drops The Rock And CM Punks Never-Seen-Before Voicemail Segment After Viral Backstage Gem: Whats Cooking Netflix?

WWE Drops The Rock And CM Punks Never-Seen-Before Voicemail Segment After Viral Backstage Gem: Whats Cooking Netflix?

The Rock and CM Punk© X (Twitter) After kickstarting the Netflix era with a bang last week, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) teased an exclusive interaction between The Rock and CM Punk on Monday. One for the archives, the WWE shared as many as 41 pictures of superstars, including Punk, Rock, Roman Reigns, and Cody Rhodes following Raw’s historic premiere on Netflix at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Captured by Belfast-based photographer in New York, Rich Wade, the behind-the-scenes of Raw on Netflix Premiere had Punk interacting with the Great One backstage. With Rock and Punk’s backstage photo garnering the attention of the WWE Universe, the biggest wrestling promotion also shared a never-seen-before video of the Final Boss calling Punk during one of Raw’s episodes. In WWE’s Vault channel, the video titled The Rock gets CM Punk’s voicemail was added hours before Raw was aired on Monday night. As of January 14, WWE has not added a description to the video. However, the new clip has fetched over 100,000 views in the first …

New mom Deepika Padukone’s radiant smile in backstage PICS from Diljit Dosanjh’s Bangalore concert will melt your heart

New mom Deepika Padukone’s radiant smile in backstage PICS from Diljit Dosanjh’s Bangalore concert will melt your heart

Deepika Padukone became a mother in 2024 after welcoming her first child, Dua. She has not made many appearances since her daughter’s birth so the fans of the actress were extremely delighted after seeing her at Diljit Dosanjh’s Bangalore concert. Now, some backstage pictures of Deepika from the show have surfaced on the internet in which the new mom’s radiant smile promises to melt your heart. Today, December 12, 2024, Deepika Padukone’s fan page on X (formerly Twitter) shared some unseen pictures of the actress from Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour concert in Bangalore. In the pictures, Deepika was seen posing alongside a group of female dancers, who were dressed in their costumes. Glowing in a customized white t-shirt sporting Diljit’s song’s title Lover, and gray jeans, she smiled for the camera. The tweet stated, “Deepika backstage with dancers at Diljit Dosanjh DIL-LUMINATI concert in Bangalore.” Have a look at the pictures here!  Earlier, Deepika Padukone and Diljit Dosanjh shared a lot of glimpses from the concert. The Chennai Express star not only enjoyed with her …

Namrata Shirodkar, Sitara Ghattamaneni meet Dua Lipa backstage after Mumbai concert; click pictures

Namrata Shirodkar, Sitara Ghattamaneni meet Dua Lipa backstage after Mumbai concert; click pictures

Dec 01, 2024 04:03 PM IST Mahesh Babu’s wife and daughter, Namrata Shirodkar and Sitara, attended the Dua Lipa concert with directors Vamsi Paidipally and Sukumar’s daughters. Mahesh Babu’s wife, Namrata Shirodkar, and their daughter, Sitara Ghattamaneni, attended the Dua Lipa concert in Mumbai on Saturday. They posted pictures of their night out on their Instagram, revealing that directors Vamshi Paidipally and Sukumar’s daughters, Sukriti and Aadya, also accompanied them. (Also Read: Fireworks go off, fans scream as Dua Lipa unleashes viral Levitating x Shah Rukh Khan mashup at Mumbai concert) Namrata Shirodkar, Sitara Ghattamaneni attended the Dua Lipa concert in Mumbai with friends. Namrata, Sitara at Dua Lipa concert Namrata took pictures of her, Sitara, and their friends posing with Dua on her Instagram stories, calling her ‘just stunning’. Sitara also posted selfies of her, Sukriti and Aadya with Dua, with the quarter pouting away as they pose together. A screen grab of Namrata Shirodkar’s Instagram stories. She also posted happy pictures of them on her feed, with happy tears, heart and champagne emojis. …

Bryan Adams calls meeting Priyanka Chopra and the Kapoor family backstage ‘a standout memory’ from India visit

Bryan Adams calls meeting Priyanka Chopra and the Kapoor family backstage ‘a standout memory’ from India visit

Singer Bryan Adams is gearing up to embark on his musical tour in India, and he can’t wait to create new experiences in the country. Reflecting on his previous visits, Bryan fondly recalled the special memories he made, including a chance encounter with Priyanka Chopra backstage. Also read: Bryan Adams to go green in India: Vegetarian-only Tour with personal chef and guide This will mark Bryan Adam’s sixth visit to India after his 1993-1994 tour, followed by multi-city gigs that took place in 2001, 2006, 2011 and the last in 2018. The precious Indian memories In an interview with India Today, Bryan spoke about his time in India and the moments that are still close to his heart. He also cherished the simple pleasures, like savouring a humble meal of dal-chawal. “Meeting Priyanka Chopra and the Kapoor family backstage is a standout memory. We had a wonderful conversation about music and life. And yes, I did indulge in Indian food – I absolutely love daal,” he said. Bryan added, “I’ve had fascinating conversations with Punjabi …

Lisa shares backstage moment with Gigi Hadid from VS Show

Lisa shares backstage moment with Gigi Hadid from VS Show

BLACKPINK’s Lisa is making headlines not just for her stunning outfits but for her awesome debut at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The K-pop sensation took to Instagram to share some iconic looks from the event, but it was her backstage moment with supermodel Gigi Hadid that truly captured fans’ hearts. In her latest post, Lisa shared a candid black-and-white photo of her chatting with Gigi, who opened the show. The two fashion icons radiate excitement, showcasing the camaraderie and support among leading figures in the fashion world. Lisa captioned the moment, saying, “Such an honor to be opening this big comeback for Victoria’s Secret fashion show! Thank you to the VS team and my team for creating this ICONIC moment with me.” This heartfelt acknowledgment not only highlights Lisa’s appreciation for her team but also marks a significant moment in her career. As she celebrates this milestone, fans are thrilled to witness the merging of K-pop and high fashion on such a prestigious platform. The backstage snapshot is a reminder of shared experiences that make …

Alia Bhatt Stuns In Black, Drops ‘Backstage’ Photos From Paris Fashion Week; Fans Call Her ‘Gorgeous’

Last Updated: September 25, 2024, 18:44 IST Alia Bhatt shares new photos Alia Bhatt will soon be seen in Vasan Bala’s Jigra. She has also begun shooting for YRF’s Alpha. Alia Bhatt created a sensation with her debut at Paris Fashion Week. The actress looked stunning in a black outfit as she walked the ramp. Well, today Alia took to her social media handle and shared some behind-the-scenes photos. It immediately garnered a lot of attention as fans called her gorgeous. Taking to her Instagram handle, Alia shared photos in which she was seen getting ready for the ramp walk. She even shared a glimpse of her look. One of the fans wrote, “Alia is queen but some women are jealous with her,so crying baby women prove that women always jealous with another women.” Another wrote, “Such a cutie.” Alia Bhatt went with daughter Raha, husband Ranbir and mother in law Neetu Kapoor for the event. They were seen cheering a lot of her. Take a look here: Alia Bhatt made her Paris Fashion Week …