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Alia Bhatt accepts being privileged, says she dreamt of becoming an actor since childhood: ‘You still have bad days’

Alia Bhatt accepts being privileged, says she dreamt of becoming an actor since childhood: ‘You still have bad days’

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The conversation around actor Alia Bhatt coming from a privileged background, being the daughter of ace filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, and later finding a mentor in Bollywood’s biggest filmmaker and producer Karan Johar, has been around for a while now. In a recent interaction, Alia too addressed the debate around her privilege and how it hasn’t always been easy. Alia Bhatt spoke about being privileged. ‘Was meant to be in front of the camera’ Speaking to News18, Alia admitted that she wanted to be an actor from a very young age. She said, “Sach kahun to main to bachpan se hee acting kar rahi hoon apne mirror ke saamne… Mere paas sirf mere dimaag mein ek sapna tha ki mujhe ek din woh jo TV dikh raha hai na, uske andar hona hai (I am acting in front of the mirror since childhood. I always had this dream to come on television).” She recalled watching Govinda and Karisma Kapoor songs and admitted that she always wondered about the magic of movies. “Since then, I have believed …

Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s divorce rumours ‘disturb’ daughter Tina Ahuja: ‘Seeing this since childhood’

Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s divorce rumours ‘disturb’ daughter Tina Ahuja: ‘Seeing this since childhood’

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Actor Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja often make headlines over speculation surrounding their marriage. However, such rumours do not affect only the couple; they also impact their children. Recently, their daughter Tina Ahuja opened up about how reports and gossip about her parents disturb her. At the same time, she admitted that dealing with such speculation is part and parcel of being in the public eye and requires one to develop a thick skin. Govinda with his family. ‘You get troubled’ Speaking to The Free Press Journal, Tina said, “I’ve been seeing this since my childhood. There were stories. Every decade, they have a new story. Earlier, it used to be magazines. Then it came to the internet, and now it’s come to Instagram and the YouTube world. See, I’m human. Obviously, you get kind of troubled when there’s no truth to it and when it just feels very exaggerated and dragged.” Explaining why she chooses not to react to such claims, Tina added, “Clickbait is taken from somewhere, and another story is created. …

Bobby Deol’s childhood was changed by the Ranga-Billa killers. Now that chilling case inspires new web series Raakh

Bobby Deol’s childhood was changed by the Ranga-Billa killers. Now that chilling case inspires new web series Raakh

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The release of Prime Video’s true-crime drama Raakh has once again drawn attention to the unsettling 1978 Ranga-Billa case, one of the most shocking criminal incidents to have shaken the country. Inspired by the real-life tragedy, the series stars Ali Fazal, Sonali Bendre, Aamir Bashir, and Rakesh Bedi in key roles. But beyond its on-screen retelling, the story carries a deeply personal resonance for Bobby Deol. In 2025, the actor revealed a disturbing connection to the case, sharing that one of his close childhood school friends had been kidnapped by the infamous duo. Bobby Deol’s childhood shaped by Ranga-Billa fear, now revisited in chilling inspiration for Raakh. Bobby Deol’s personal connection to the Ranga-Billa case During an appearance on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Bobby Deol recalled a chilling childhood incident from when he was in sixth grade. He shared that the infamous criminal duo Ranga and Billa, whose crimes had terrorised the country in the late 1970s, had once kidnapped one of his close school friends. In a strange twist of fate, his friend managed to …

Is TMC leader Messi’s childhood friend? Calcutta HC asks in stadium chaos case

Is TMC leader Messi’s childhood friend? Calcutta HC asks in stadium chaos case

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The Calcutta high court on Wednesday granted interim protection to former state sports minister Aroop Biswas against coercive police action in connection with the chaos at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium when football legend Lionel Messi made a brief appearance on December 13. Messi’s much-anticipated visit to the stadium in Bidhannagar, as part of the “GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Tour”, ended in chaos A single bench of justice Saugata Bhattacharyya said, “Every resident of Kolkata felt ashamed because of the fiasco. The events were conducted smoothly in other metro cities.” “He (Biswas) is putting his hand around Messi’s waist. How can he do this? Is he Messi’s childhood friend? Does it not breach the security?” the bench said. Messi’s much-anticipated visit to the stadium in Bidhannagar, as part of the “GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Tour”, ended in chaos as most spectators in the 50,000-strong crowd had purchased tickets priced between ₹4,500 and ₹18,000 but could barely see the Argentine football star, allegedly because VIPs and celebrities, including Biswas, surrounded him. The tour, which comprised …

From A Childhood Crush To A Heartbreaking Divorce

From A Childhood Crush To A Heartbreaking Divorce

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Jason Momoa & Lisa Bonet Relationship Timeline ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Facebook ) Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet shared one of Hollywood’s most fascinating love stories. What began as a childhood crush for the Aquaman star eventually turned into a long-term relationship, a marriage, and a family. From childhood crush to marriage to an eventual divorce, their journey was interesting to witness. Here’s a look at the complete timeline of their relationship, from their first meeting to their eventual split. Jason Momoa’s Childhood Crush On Lisa Bonet (1987) Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet first met back in 1987. As per People, the two were on The Cosby Show when Lisa developed an instant crush on him. Bonet was married to Lenny Kravitz around that time. Momoa said, “I was like, ‘Mommy, I want that one.’ ” The Game of Thrones actor also further called her his childhood crush. ( Photo Credit – Facebook ) A Chance Meeting That Changed Everything (2005) They crossed paths in 2005, after several years, at a jazz club in …

‘He’d come straight to my house’: Ahaan Panday on his bond with childhood friend Aryan Khan; expert weighs in | Lifestyle News

‘He’d come straight to my house’: Ahaan Panday on his bond with childhood friend Aryan Khan; expert weighs in | Lifestyle News

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4 min readNew DelhiJun 2, 2026 12:00 AM IST Actor Ahaan Panday is currently enjoying the spotlight following the success of Saiyaara, but in a recent conversation, he shifted focus to something more personal — his long-standing bond with Aryan Khan. Speaking about Aryan’s directorial debut with The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, Ahaan expressed admiration not just for his work, but for the journey behind it. “I’m just genuinely happy for him. He’s finally doing what he’s always wanted to do. His first show, Ba**ds Of Bollywood, connected with so many people, and it’s great to see that kind of acceptance. He’s incredibly creative, with a mind that stands apart, and I think the world deserves to see that.” Beyond professional appreciation, Ahaan also opened up about the depth of their personal connection—one built over years of growing up together. He said, “Not for anything superficial, not because of Ba**ds… or Saiyaara, but because of a real bond. When you grow up with someone, it’s different.” His words highlight how shared experiences in formative years can …

Virat Kohli’s childhood coach sets the record straight: ‘People mistake him as very arrogant. He is humble’

Virat Kohli’s childhood coach sets the record straight: ‘People mistake him as very arrogant. He is humble’

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Aside from his countless records and status as one of the greats of world cricket, Virat Kohli is also known for his flamboyant, aggressive approach on the field, coupled with arrogance. But his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, doesn’t think Kohli is arrogant and says it’s a mistake to judge him so. Rajkumar Sharma cleared the air regarding Virat Kohli’s personality. (PTI) For Kohli, his rise to cricketing greatness cannot be told without mentioning his childhood coach. It was Sharma who identified his talent at his academy in New Delhi. Sharma not only worked on Kohli’s batting technique, but also instilled discipline, work ethic and mental toughness, which would later define his career. Also Read: Kumar Sangakkara questions Sam Curran’s decision to skip RR’s IPL 2026 campaign after Surrey return: ‘Disappointing’ ‘He is very humble’: Rajkumar Sharma on Virat Kohli Speaking to RevSportz, he discussed Kohli’s personality, calling him a very ‘modest’ person. “Virat is a very modest guy. People used to mistake him as a very arrogant guy. But whoever knows him, whoever is close …

Sridevi, Chiranjeevi kept their fame from Janhvi Kapoor, Ram Charan in childhood: ‘Would go to fish market for pomfret’

Sridevi, Chiranjeevi kept their fame from Janhvi Kapoor, Ram Charan in childhood: ‘Would go to fish market for pomfret’

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Actors Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor and Shiva Rajkumar shot a promotional interview ahead of the release of their Buchi Babu Sana film Peddi. Given how they are all children of bona fide stars such as Chiranjeevi, Sridevi and Dr Rajkumar, they spoke about their parents. Ram and Janhvi revealed that when they were children, they didn’t even know how famous their parents were. Janhvi Kapoor and Ram Charan will soon share the screen in Buchi Babu Sana’s Peddi. (PTI) Ram Charan was scared to go on set, read magazines Ram stated that he was ignorant of Chiranjeevi’s fame as a child and never visited film sets or read magazines. “Since I was a kid, I was aloof and ignorant. So, if ignorance is bliss, I’m a clear example of that. I’ve never gotten the intensity behind being so-and-so. I would not even say it’s confidence; I would just ignore it. Like Sridevi ma’am has never let cinema’s aura come into the house,” he explained, adding, “With my father, all the awards, all the magazines had …

Divya Dutta goes back to childhood days with a rejuvenating train trip

Divya Dutta goes back to childhood days with a rejuvenating train trip

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Actress Divya Dutta decided to relive some of her childhood memories with a recent train journey filled with friends, food, and fun. In the clip uploaded by Divya on her official Insta handle, she was seen playing some card games in the train with fellow passengers and also enjoying the food served by the train authorities. At the end, we could see her simply soaking in the view outside the window. She was also seen standing at the gate of the train during one of the stops. Reminiscing about the good old days, Divya wrote on the photo-sharing app, “Bachpan se train mei safar karne ka apne ek mazaa tha…beautiful journey..achi company…stations pe rukna, chai peena kulhad mein,…wo train mei khaane peene ka samaan bechte log… this..was reliving all that…(sic).” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Sanjay Dutt’s Daughter Trishala Exposes Dark Realities of Her ‘Silver Spoon’ Childhood

Sanjay Dutt’s Daughter Trishala Exposes Dark Realities of Her ‘Silver Spoon’ Childhood

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There is a general notion that the kids of Bollywood stars live a life of comfort and luxury and never face any real struggle in life. However, everyone’s definition of struggle is different, and in a recent interview, Sanjay Dutt’s daughter Trishala Dutt opened up about the kind of bullying and racism she went through growing up in New York. Trishala is the daughter of Sanjay and his first wife Richa Sharma, who passed away in 1996. Trishala grew up in New York with her maternal grandparents and Sanjay, who had an active film career in India, would visit her often. Trishala Dutt faced bullying, racism as a child In a chat with the YouTube channel Inside Thoughts Out Loud, Trishala opened up about the bullying she faced at a young age and shared that the bullying first started when she was just 5-6 years old, and it was primarily because she was Indian. “I faced a lot of hardship and a lot of taunting from children around me because I was a child at …