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Malaika Arora says only women are asked about their age catching up: Never heard a man being asked about this

Malaika Arora says only women are asked about their age catching up: Never heard a man being asked about this

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Actor-entrepreneur Malaika Arora led her life on her own terms as she stepped into showbiz, and continues to do it after almost 30 years of being here. In the public eye since she was in her 20s, there has been a lot she has seen change. Except one thing. Malaika Arora In conversation with Sonal Kalra, Chief Managing Editor, Entertainment and Lifestyle on The Right Angle show, she said people still place the pressure of looking a certain way only on women. Asked whether the thought of ageing crosses her mind, even as her fitness and looks are still praised, she said, “Now that’s a double-edged sword. There are days when it does cross my mind, where I do wonder or question the obvious. And then there are days where I don’t. I just don’t care because I am doing what I love, I am enjoying it, and I feel like I am in my prime. I am hungry and wanting to do so much, so it doesn’t really affect me. ” But she feels …

Nawazuddin Siddiqui calls out racism in Hindi cinema, says he never found anyone ‘more beautiful than Smita Patil’

Nawazuddin Siddiqui calls out racism in Hindi cinema, says he never found anyone ‘more beautiful than Smita Patil’

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known for his strong and versatile performances, recently opened up in an exclusive conversation with Zoom about racism, beauty standards, and industry biases in Hindi cinema. Speaking candidly, the actor shared that while he has faced racism, he believes the industry still found a place for him in its own way. (Also read: Nawazuddin Siddiqui did Main Actor Nahin Hoon for free, says director Aditya Kripalani: ‘He didn’t come with a manager’ ) Nawazuddin Siddiqui reflects on industry biases and beauty perceptions. Nawazuddin Siddiqui opens up on industry biases Discussing how beauty and casting norms are often shaped, Nawazuddin pointed out that such perceptions are deeply rooted in storytelling itself. He explained how industry briefs often come with fixed ideas of appearance and representation, adding: “People have their perspective. But don’t use that in the system. If she is like this, she can’t be the lead. But it’s not their fault because the stories are written like that. A girl who is fair, stories are written about her. You get a brief. A …

40 pics show Priyanka Chopra, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Demi Moore and more celebs’ ‘unfiltered skin at Oscars 2026’

40 pics show Priyanka Chopra, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Demi Moore and more celebs’ ‘unfiltered skin at Oscars 2026’

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In an era of high-definition perfection and AI-enhanced beauty, a series of reported raw, unedited images from the 2026 Oscars is proving that the most captivating thing on the red carpet isn’t a designer gown — it’s reality. On March 18, photographer Caroline Ross took to her Instagram account, Van City Caroline, to share a 40-photo deep dive into the ‘unfiltered skin’ of Hollywood’s elite. Also read | Kylie Jenner, Anne Hathaway to Gwyneth Paltrow and Priyanka Chopra: Oscar 2026 sparkles with majestic diamond jewellery Social media users are celebrating the ‘unfiltered’ photos, praising the celebs’ natural smiles and skin textures. (Instagram/ vancitycaroline) From Priyanka Chopra and Demi Moore to Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, her two Instagram posts stripped away the digital airbrushing that typically defines celebrity portraiture. The result? An Oscars 2026 moment that has fans exhaling in collective relief. In a world where AI can generate a ‘perfect’ face in seconds, the sight of real human faces, with all their beautiful imperfections, caught fans’ attention. Real faces, real impact For decades, the …

‘Till 2025, I was not confident with how I looked’: Mrunal Thakur felt she was ‘not good enough’ for screen | Exclusive

‘Till 2025, I was not confident with how I looked’: Mrunal Thakur felt she was ‘not good enough’ for screen | Exclusive

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For years, Indian cinema stuck to a rose-tinted, myopic idea of how a film heroine ‘ought to’ look like. The standards of beauty meant that many talented actresses were never made to believe they fit. And even though the industry has made giant strides in the right direction in the last few years, the current generation of female stars say they have felt that ‘otherisation’ in their careers. In an exclusive chat with Hindustan Times, Mrunal Thakur talks about how the set beauty standards affected her, and why she took a long time to be comfortable with how she looked. Mrunal Thakur talks about self-image issues, love, and more. ‘I was not confident about how I looked’ Mrunal is currently awaiting the release of her film, Do Deewane Seher Mein. The romantic drama sees her play Roshni, a girl who battles self-image issues as she is constantly compared to her sister (played by Sandeepa Dhar). Talking about the role, Mrunal says, “That’s probably the only reason I am a part of this film. There are …

Radhika Sarathkumar recalls feeling hesitant working with Kamal Haasan: ‘You’re too fair, my hands are two shades darker’ | Tamil News

Radhika Sarathkumar recalls feeling hesitant working with Kamal Haasan: ‘You’re too fair, my hands are two shades darker’ | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Feb 11, 2026 09:18 PM IST In a candid revelation that sheds light on the deep-seated anxieties around skin tone in Indian cinema, actress Radhika Sarathkumar recently recounted an incident from her early days in the movie business that speaks volumes about the pressures actors, particularly women, faced in films. The moment occurred during the filming of a scene with actor Kamal Haasan, requiring Radhika to embrace him from behind. Director Vishwanath, sensing something amiss, stopped the shot. “He asked, ‘Y’all don’t like each other?’” Radhika recalled. “I was like, ‘No sir, nothing,’ and for him [Kamal], he was taken aback.” she recounted in an interview with Galatta Plus. The director persisted, “I find some discomfort between both of you.” What happened next has become a story Kamal Haasan still reminds her of to this day. “Suddenly he looked at [Kamal], took perfume and sprayed it all over him,” Radhika said, assuming the issue was one of fragrance or hygiene. But perfume wasn’t the problem. The real source of Radhika’s hesitation was …

Emma Stone surpasses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Beyonce; is honoured with the coveted…

Emma Stone surpasses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Beyonce; is honoured with the coveted…

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Emma Stone Emma Stone is the most beautiful woman in the world, according to the study. The Oscar–winning star of Poor Things and La La Land was found to be 94.72 per cent accurate to the Golden Ratio, which measures physical perfection. She got these scores: Forehead 94.8%, face shape 93.4%, eyebrow 94.2%, eye position 94.2%, nose width/ length 93.4%, Nose base/ lip width 95.3%, lips 95.6% and chin 94.6%. Zendaya Zendaya came in second. The American actress and singer known for her role in Spiderman movies, TV series Euphoria and many more got 94.37% according to the Golden ratio. She got the scores: Forehead 98%, face shape 92%, eyebrow 91%, eye position 97.3%, nose width/ length 88.5%, nose base/ lip width 89.3%, lips 99.5% and chin 96.7%. Frieda Pinto Frieda Pinto is an Indian actress who has appeared mainly in American and British films. Known for her roles in Slumdog Millionaire, Rise of the Planet of the Apes and many more got 94.34% according to the Golden ratio. She got the scores: Forehead 89%, …

Ananya Panday opens up to Lilly Singh about being skinny-shamed, admits to Bollywood’s unrealistic beauty standards

Ananya Panday opens up to Lilly Singh about being skinny-shamed, admits to Bollywood’s unrealistic beauty standards

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Ananya Panday isn’t shying away from calling out things as they are. In an honest, sit-down chat with Lilly Singh on the latter’s podcast, Ananya opened up about the very real eventuality of just not winning when it came to a unanimous stamp of approval. She went into detail about how when she had made her Bollywood debut with Student of the Year 2 (2019), she was incessantly skinny-shamed for having “chicken legs” and looking like a “matchstick”. However, when growing up her body began to do its thing, naturally filling out and giving her her subtle curves, there was still plenty of unfounded conjecture still going around. Ananya Panday acknowledges Bollywood’s role in promoting unrealistic beauty standards, opens up about her experience being skinny-shamed Ananya shared, “I was 18-19 when I started out and I was really skinny you know, and everyone, you know, used to kind of make fun about that and they were like ‘oh, you have chicken legs and you like, look like a matchstick, and you don’t have tits, and …

Kalki Koechlin says she wanted to ‘stab producer with fork’ after he asked her to get fillers: I held myself back | Bollywood

Kalki Koechlin says she wanted to ‘stab producer with fork’ after he asked her to get fillers: I held myself back | Bollywood

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Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin, in an interview with BBC World Service, recalled a sexist encounter with a producer who asked her to get fillers for her laughter lines. She further spoke about how she is comfortable with wrinkles and has no desire to alter her appearance. Kalki Koechlin recalls a producer asking her to get fillers. (Also Read: Kalki Koechlin says she is a lot less successful than people think: ‘I just make ends meet’) Kalki Koechlin on a producer asking her to get fillers Kalki recalled an incident where a producer while quipping about his ex-girlfriend’s (who was a famous actor) excessive use of Botox, asked her to get fillers. She recalled, “He was like, ‘All you need is a little filler for your laughter line.’ I wanted to stab him with my fork—we were having lunch. But I held myself back and said, ‘Well, I’d better stop smiling, laughing so much.’ So I think my approach has been to take it with a pinch of salt and have some humour about it.” Kalki …

Radhika Madan talks about getting Botox, fillers in ‘few years’; recalls comments about her ‘tedha jaw’ | Bollywood

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Jul 30, 2024 05:02 PM IST Radhika Madan says it ‘all depends on the kind of self-image’ she has in some years, when talking about Botox and fillers, and if she will opt for them. Radhika Madan was seen with Akshay Kumar in the recently-released film Sarfira. In an interview with News18, the actor said she does not judge celebs for getting Botox or fillers as she opened up about the industry’s beauty standards. Radhika said she herself was open to them; the actor also recalled ‘people used to tell her that her jaw is little tedha (uneven)’. Also read: Radhika Madan addresses 27-year age gap with Sarfira co-star Akshay Kumar Radhika Madan recalls being told that she does not have a flattering jawline. ‘People used to tell me my jaw is little tedha’ Radhika doesn’t look down on her peers who have gone under the knife, saying, “I don’t judge people who get things done because it makes them feel confident and improves their self-image, which is very important… I didn’t feel the need …

Children can be subversive change-makers | Eye News

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“We have changed so much after the pandemic.” This comment by 15-year-old Sana drew my attention so she elaborated, “We are trying so desperately to keep up with the beauty standards or being cool that we have stopped being kids. Friendships are fragile, groups are constantly changing every few months as everyone is looking for better opportunities to climb the social ladder. We are so fake to each other as we do not know how others will use our vulnerabilities against us.” When I wondered whether it has really changed or is it part of the middle and senior school experience she said, “When you were in school and you had a fight with a friend, both of you would leave the fight there and maybe come back the next day having forgotten about it. Pre-pandemic there would be some WhatsApp exchanges. However, if there is a fallout now, it spirals out of control on social media and when we return to the school the next day, battle lines are drawn and people are choosing …