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Cover Story: Ananya Panday On Evolving Through Cinema, Embracing Change And Finding Her Own Voice

Cover Story: Ananya Panday On Evolving Through Cinema, Embracing Change And Finding Her Own Voice

There is something delightfully unfiltered about Ananya Panday. In an industry that often mistakes polish for personality, Ananya’s online presence feels refreshingly light-footed, self-aware and unabashedly young. Whether she is posting sun-drenched holiday photographs, giggling through behind-the-scenes moments, obsessing over her dogs, Riot, Honey and Thumper or turning up in impossibly chic couture with a wink rather than a pose, she carries the breezy energy of someone genuinely enjoying the ride. Over the years, she has steadily moved beyond the “star kid” tag, carving a space that blends glamour with relatability. There is a touch of old-school Bollywood sparkle to her, also the social media fluency of her generation, playful captions, candid selfies and the occasional wonderfully chaotic moment included. What makes Ananya particularly endearing is that she never appears manufactured. She comes across like the popular girl at a party, who would still stop to chat about skincare, bad dates and comfort food…Excerpts from an easy-breezy interview… Do you feel the pressure to constantly prove yourself because of the nepotism debate? How has that …

Atlee shares good news of embracing fatherhood again

Atlee shares good news of embracing fatherhood again

Just a day after his Raaka leading lady Deepika Padukone announced her second pregnancy, filmmaker Atlee had a celebration of his own to share. The director took to social media to reveal that he and his wife, producer-actor Priya Atlee, have welcomed their second child – a baby girl. Atlee and Priya tied the knot in 2014 after years of dating. Atlee, Priya welcome baby girl On Monday, Atlee and Priya shared the joyful update with fans through a joint post on Instagram. Atlee and his wife Priya welcomed their first son Meer in January 2023. Sharing the note, Atlee captioned the post, “Feeling blessed.” The couple also dropped an adorable poster featuring a sketch of their son Meer, capturing his excitement about stepping into the role of a big brother. The poster read, “Yay! I’ve got a baby sister… Big brother Meer. We, Priya and Atlee are blessed with a baby girl. April 20th, 2026.” The announcement quickly drew warm wishes from fans and industry colleagues. They took to the comment section to share …

Rajkummar Rao’s big declaration after embracing fatherhood: Will try to do only two films a year from now

Rajkummar Rao’s big declaration after embracing fatherhood: Will try to do only two films a year from now

It’s barely been five months since he became a dad, and now, he’s becoming Dada. Playing ex-cricketer Sourav Ganguly in his biopic, we mean! November 2025 saw Rajkummar Rao stepping into a new role: a dad to daughter Parvati. Rajkummar Rao Chatting with Sonal Kalra, Chief Managing Editor, Entertainment and Lifestyle on The Right Angle show, he said life ever since has been ‘so beautiful’, “Whenever somebody talks to me about Parvati, there’s this big smile that is there on my face. One of my co-actors asked me once “What’s your daughter’s name?” I said, “Parvati.” He was like “Have you noticed how our faces change when we talk about our kids?” I was like, “I didn’t notice!” Everything has changed.” Even his motivation to pick up particular films now is influenced by how his daughter would view them once she grows up, “Whatever time I can, I just give her, I want to do that. I took a five month break after she was born. Then I got back to shoot for Dada. It …

Kiara Advani says she’s ‘become more of a tigress’ since embracing motherhood; Toxic director Geetu Mohandas appreciated her ‘dedication’ | Bollywood News

Kiara Advani says she’s ‘become more of a tigress’ since embracing motherhood; Toxic director Geetu Mohandas appreciated her ‘dedication’ | Bollywood News

4 min readChennaiUpdated: Mar 28, 2026 02:46 PM IST In 2025, Bollywood actor Kiara Advani welcomed her first child, daughter Saraayah Malhotra, with husband Sidharth Malhotra. Since then, she has been focusing on her family and her newborn. However, Kiara is now set to make her return to the big screen with Yash-starrer Toxic, which will also mark her Telugu debut. Recently, she opened up about being a new mom and how her life has changed after embracing motherhood. I’ve become more of a tigress: Kiara Speaking to Grazia, Kiara shared that after welcoming her daughter, she feels more independent as she is “running our own home or creating our little universe together”, yet she feels “everything else is the same”. She said, “Before marriage, me and Sidharth (Malhotra) had the same banter and had fun travelling so those things still remain. We also watch movies together and since we look at it as cinema lovers or as the audience, as well as actors, we get excited to discuss it.” Talking about how she has …

Exclusive | Surbhi Jyoti on embracing motherhood: Sumit is rooting for a baby girl

Exclusive | Surbhi Jyoti on embracing motherhood: Sumit is rooting for a baby girl

Actor Surbhi Jyoti is stepping into what she calls the ‘greatest adventure’ of her life. On Wednesday, the 37-year-old announced on Instagram that she and her husband, actor Sumit Suri, 39, are expecting their first child, due in June. Surbhi Jyoti and Sumit Suri Speaking about her first pregnancy, Surbhi tells us, “We are in a beautiful space currently. Sumit has always been a very hands-on partner anyway, but with my pregnancy, he has been more vigilant. Pregnant or not pregnant, he’s a very caring, very loving husband.” She adds, “Ever since we announced the news to our families, they have been all the more happy to welcome the little one. My mom and mother-in-law have been a great support in this journey. From sharing their own experiences to being there in each step I take.” When asked how the phase has been for her so far, she is quick to share, “I was hoping that I would have some weird, odd mood swings etc., as it’s said and shown, but it looks like it’s …

Anushka Sharma celebrates Vamika’s birthday by embracing motherhood changes: ‘I wouldn’t go back to any version of me…’

Anushka Sharma celebrates Vamika’s birthday by embracing motherhood changes: ‘I wouldn’t go back to any version of me…’

Actor Anushka Sharma is marking her daughter Vamika’s fifth birthday with husband and cricketer Virat Kohli by reflecting on how motherhood has transformed her life. Anushka looked back at how motherhood has reshaped her world, confessing that she wouldn’t trade this version of her for anything. After dating for almost four years, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli tied the knot in Italy in December in 2017. (Instagram) Anushka on motherhood as Vamika turns five Anushka gave birth to Vamika on January 11, 2021. The actor reflected back on the moment by resharing a post on how motherhood changes a person on her Instagram Stories. A part of the post read, “Let motherhood change you – and take responsibility for this new version of you. The idea that we can keep our old lives, just slightly adjusted, and simply take our babies along… is only partly true. No one mentioned the cost. With tired eyes and a full heart, our needs are not disappearing – they’re being rearranged. “Motherhood is a paradox – love and exhaustion, …

Kiara Advani Celebrates Her First Christmas After Embracing Motherhood

Kiara Advani Celebrates Her First Christmas After Embracing Motherhood

Kiara Advani rang in her very first Christmas after becoming a mother, and it was all heart. The actress shared a glimpse of the festive celebrations on Instagram, featuring a cosy red Christmas stocking that read “My First Christmas” and a beautifully decorated tree adorned with a personalised ornament carrying her daughter’s name, Saarayah. Keeping it warm and intimate, Kiara captioned the moment, “Merry Merry Christmas from my little Miss Claus,” making this holiday season even more special as she celebrates motherhood for the first time.  Earlier, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, who got blessed with a baby this year, shared a tender family moment on social media that left fans emotional. The couple posted a joint picture holding their baby girl’s tiny feet, a quiet, heartfelt glimpse into their new life as parents that was met with an outpouring of love and warm wishes. On the professional front, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Adults marked Kiara Advani’s first film release announcement since she became a mother , making it especially meaningful for her fans. The makers …

Internet praises 55-year-old Manisha Koirala for embracing her age, flaunting grey hair: ‘This is called natural beauty’

Internet praises 55-year-old Manisha Koirala for embracing her age, flaunting grey hair: ‘This is called natural beauty’

Fans are praising 90’s star Manisha Koirala for embracing a natural look during a recent airport outing. She flaunted a no-makeup look and her greying hair, rocking a casual outfit. Manisha Koirala was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Saturday. Manisha (55) smiled as the paparazzi spotted her outside Mumbai airport. She wore a black hoodie and black pants with dark sunglasses and carried another pair of glasses ok the neck of her hoodie. Manisha Koirala’s new look People praised her stunning looks. One said, Another wrote, “Okay, there is someone who shows her age the same as she is 🙂❤️ Beauty is not visible with makeup and maintenance, it also comes with happiness of face.” A person commented, “This is called natural beauty.” More comments read: “She is beauty…..no Botox amazingggg. This is grace.” “She is still so beautiful.” What has Manisha been up to lately? Last week, Koirala had attended a memorial event at Mumbai’s Gateway of India on the anniversary of the 26/11 terror attacks. She joined other dignitaries and public figures …

Zaeden and Anuv Jain celebrate collaboration, embracing diversity in music

Zaeden and Anuv Jain celebrate collaboration, embracing diversity in music

Can contrast lead to harmony? Singers Zaeden and Anuv Jain believe so. On the surface, the two artistes couldn’t be more different — Zaeden, the beatmaker, and Jain, the lyrical storyteller whose songs feel like whispers of confessions. But as the two performed together at the House of McDowell’s Soda Yaari Jam in Pune on May 10, it was a celebration of contrasts and camaraderie. Zaeden, who set foot in the world of music in 2014 as a DJ, found a deeper resonance with songwriting. “Now, I don’t want people to just dance; I want them to feel,” he told mid-day, days before their performance. In that pursuit, he arguably has the best collaborator in Jain, whose numbers are all about feelings. Jain added, “It’s brilliant that Zaeden and I are performing because the audience gets to experience a broad spectrum of music.” Expressing his enthusiasm about collaborating with the Husn hitmaker, Zaeden shared, “Anuv`s music has this raw vulnerability that connects instantly. The contrast in our music styles makes this collaboration interesting.” The diversity …

Kareena Kapoor opens up on embracing aging; reveals what she does to keep skin treatment and botox at bay

Kareena Kapoor opens up on embracing aging; reveals what she does to keep skin treatment and botox at bay

On multiple occasions, Kareena Kapoor Khan and other celebs from the Kapoor family have confessed about their love for food. This is the primary reason why they spend hours working out and sweating away those extra kilos. Even though Bebo feels age is just a number, she admitted embracing aging gracefully. The actress also revealed what she does to stay away from Botox. Read on! Kareena Kapoor Khan recently attended the launch event for nutritionist Rutuja Diwekar’s recent book, The Commonsense Diet. At the gathering, the Bollywood diva stated that age is just a number for her. She further expressed her desire always to be fit so that she can go on set even at the age of 75. “I want to keep working all my life. I want to be able to bend to pick up my grandchildren,” Khan admitted. While going under the knife to look younger might have become a norm for many, for the Jaane Jaan star, it’s still something she doesn’t prefer. In fact, the actress has come up with …