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School dropout Satish Sanpal from sabzi shop to Burj Khalifa, billions

School dropout Satish Sanpal from sabzi shop to Burj Khalifa, billions

Satish Sanpal and his wife Tabinda Sanpal, who recently grabbed attention for their lavish lifestyle through the Netflix series Desi Bling, are once again making headlines. From living at the iconic Burj Khalifa to now constructing a sprawling mansion on a 50,000 sq ft plot in Dubai Hills, the couple’s extravagant life has become the talk of the internet. They reportedly own six Rolls-Royces — including one customised for their one-year-old daughter Bella. In an interview with Curly Tales, the couple — who are also making headlines for allegedly owning over 40 kilos of gold worth more than Rs 200 crore — opened up about their lives before and after wealth. Desi Bling is a Netflix show that focuses on the extravagant lifestyles of Dubai’s nouveau rich Indian expats, and is getting criticism for showcasing excess. You can read its review here. ‘Started a grocery shop at 17’ Recalling his journey, Satish said, “I am from Jabalpur. It has been 15 years since I shifted to Dubai. I came from a middle-class family. At 17, …

40kg gold, Burj Khalifa home, party yacht: Inside life of Desi Bling’s school dropout-turned-billionaire Satish Sanpal

40kg gold, Burj Khalifa home, party yacht: Inside life of Desi Bling’s school dropout-turned-billionaire Satish Sanpal

Considering everything happening in the country right now — the PM asking people to avoid buying gold, citizens being told to brace themselves like during Covid, the stock market falling, and the rupee weakening — Desi Bling, the Indian version of Dubai Bling (though still set in Dubai), arrives on Netflix almost like irony served piping hot on a silver… no, a gold platter. Satish Sanpal and Tabinda Sanpal star in Desi Bling. The show follows the lives of Indians who arrived in Dubai with almost nothing in their pockets, only to eventually build staggering wealth for themselves as they rose alongside the city’s towering skyscrapers. At the centre of it all is billionaire couple Satish Sanpal and Tabinda Sanpal. On the show, Satish proudly reveals that he arrived in Dubai from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, with “just” one million dirham — roughly ₹2.6 crore — before finding massive success in the gold business. “I am the billionaire in Dubai,” he declares boastfully. Now that Satish is living at the very top — quite literally inside …

Why Burj Khalifa builder Mohamed Alabbar prefers hiring Indians over everyone else

Why Burj Khalifa builder Mohamed Alabbar prefers hiring Indians over everyone else

2 min readNew DelhiMay 7, 2026 12:47 PM IST Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties and the man behind landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, has spoken highly of Indian professionals, calling them some of the hardest-working people in the world. Speaking at the ‘Make It in the Emirates’ summit, Alabbar said he prefers hiring Indians because of their reliability, discipline, and commitment to getting the job done. He said what stands out most is their willingness to stay available and take responsibility, even outside regular work hours. According to him, that level of dedication builds trust and makes Indian talent invaluable across industries. “I always tell people, from my own perspective, my IQ is average, but my hard work is the best. I believe in hard work,” he said, as quoted by Gulf News. Alabbar stressed that success is not purely about being intelligent. In his view, consistent effort, attention to detail, and strong execution matter far more. He explained that hard work is not limited to spending long hours at the …

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: Nivin Pauly confirms romantic comedy to release on Onam 2026, clashing with Khalifa and I’m Game

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: Nivin Pauly confirms romantic comedy to release on Onam 2026, clashing with Khalifa and I’m Game

Nivin Pauly is all set to hit theatres once again this year with the film Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. Directed by Premalu fame Girish AD, the actor has confirmed that the film will release during Onam 2026. Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit to release for Onam 2026 In a social media post, Nivin Pauly confirmed the release of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit after completing the film’s shoot. The actor wrote, “That’s a wrap for Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. Cheers to the cast, crew, and every beautiful soul behind the scenes. BKU in theatres this Onam. Stay tuned for updates!” Here’s the post: Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is expected to be a romantic comedy starring Nivin Pauly in the lead, with Mamitha Baiju as the co-lead. Interestingly, the project was announced some time ago after speculation suggested that Premalu 2 had been shelved. While more details about the film remain under wraps, it is co-produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran under the banner of Bhavana Studios. Earlier, Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game also wrapped up its shoot after …

Khalifa Release Date Confirmed: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s action film to hit theaters on August 20, 2026, for Onam

Khalifa Release Date Confirmed: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s action film to hit theaters on August 20, 2026, for Onam

Prithviraj Sukumaran is currently filming his action thriller Khalifa, directed by Vysakh. The actor’s official team has now confirmed that the film will hit the big screen during Onam this year, with a release date set for August 20, 2026. Khalifa Release Date: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s movie to hit big screens on August 20, 2026 Khalifa is scheduled to release in theatres on August 20, 2026. The official announcement was made by Prithviraj Sukumaran’s official network, Poffactio. Sharing the update, the team wrote, “Hey. Aamir Ali will see you in theatres on Aug 20th, 2026!” Here’s the post: Directed by Vysakh, the film is based on a screenplay written by Jinu V. Abraham, who also serves as co-producer. The film features music and background score by Jakes Bejoy, cinematography by Jomon T. John, and editing by Chaman Chakko. Earlier, the makers also announced a prequel starring Mohanlal in the lead, who is expected to make a cameo appearance in the first installment as well. Prithviraj Sukumaran’s work front Prithviraj Sukumaran was last seen in a lead …

Neil Nitin Mukesh celebrates Eid with biryani on the sets of Khalifa

Neil Nitin Mukesh celebrates Eid with biryani on the sets of Khalifa

Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is presently occupied with his Mollywood debut “Khalifa”. Neil and the team of his next are shooting for their forthcoming project in Kozhikode, and they all decided to celebrate Eid in the presence of some great company and, of course, Biryani. The `Jail` actor took to the Stories section of his official Instagram handle and shared a video of everyone waiting for the biryani on the set. As soon as the pot was uncovered, all got in line to relish the festive delicacy. Along with the clip, Neil also included the text, “Eid celebrations were special on the beautiful lands of Kozhikode/ Calicut with my awesome director directorvysakh sir producer jiinuinnovation thedonmichael and the enter crew. Blessed (sic).” “PS: Best Biryani ever!!! Burp !!,” he added. On Neil`s birthday in January, the makers officially welcomed him to the Malayalam industry. Wishing him on his special day, the leading man of “Khalifa”, Prithviraj Sukumaran wrote on social media, “Happy birthday, Neil Nitin Mukesh! Welcome to the Malayalam film industry! #KHALIFA”. Made under the …

Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier to headline Dies Irae director Rahul Sadasivan’s next film? Find out

Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier to headline Dies Irae director Rahul Sadasivan’s next film? Find out

Director Rahul Sadasivan, who previously helmed movies like Bramayugam, is expected to begin work on his next film soon. Reports now suggest that Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier might headline the project. Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier to headline Rahul Sadasivan’s next movie? According to ongoing online reports, Bramayugam director Rahul Sadasivan is preparing to begin his next venture soon. Reportedly, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier are set to headline the project. While this remains speculation for now, an official announcement is expected to be made soon. Previously, director Rahul Sadasivan helmed the project Dies Irae, with Pranav Mohanlal in the lead role. The movie follows the story of Rohan, the son of an Indian-American architect, who lives a spoiled, rich-brat lifestyle in a posh locality in Kerala. His life of affluence takes a grim turn when Kani, a girl he was once involved with, passes away. At her funeral, Rohan swipes her hair clip and keeps it as a memento before returning home. However, he soon begins to be haunted by Kani’s malevolent spirit. …

Prithviraj Sukumaran wraps up shoot for I, Nobody with director Nissam Basheer, see PIC

Prithviraj Sukumaran wraps up shoot for I, Nobody with director Nissam Basheer, see PIC

Prithviraj Sukumaran is all set to appear in a lead role in the film I, Nobody. Directed by Nissam Basheer, the actor wrapped up the shoot for the film on February 7, 2026, with its release expected in the summer of this year. Prithviraj Sukumaran wraps up shoot for I, Nobody In a recent picture that surfaced online, Prithviraj Sukumaran was seen with the crew of I, Nobody. The actor has completed filming for the movie, which is expected to be released in theatres this summer. See the picture: I, Nobody is touted to be a blend of action, heist, and socio-political elements and is co-produced by Supriya Menon under the banner of Prithviraj Productions. With Rajuettan in the lead role, the film also stars Parvathy Thiruvothu, Hakim Shahjahan, and others in key roles. Prithviraj Sukumaran’s work front Prithviraj Sukumaran was last seen in the lead role in Vilaayath Budha. Directed by debutant Jayan Nambiar, who previously worked as Prithviraj’s associate director, the film follows the story of Double Mohanan, who sets his sights on a …

Prithviraj Sukumaran praises Khalifa co-star Neil Nitin Mukesh: Been a fan since Johnny Gaddaar, let’s smash…’

Prithviraj Sukumaran praises Khalifa co-star Neil Nitin Mukesh: Been a fan since Johnny Gaddaar, let’s smash…’

Prithviraj Sukumaran has started the new year with a bang already. The Malayalam superstar will be seen in a thriller film titled Khalifa. And now a new name has been added to the star cast. On the occasion of Neil Nitin Mukesh’s 44th birthday, the actor surprised fans with a major career milestone. After working across several film industries like the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, Neil is now set to enter Mollywood with the highly anticipated thriller Khalifa. Prithviraj Sukumaran welcomes Neil Nitin Mukesh to Malayalam cinema Prithviraj Sukumaran warmly welcomed Neil to the Malayalam film industry. Sharing the news on his X account, Prithviraj wrote, “Happy birthday, Neil Nitin Mukesh! Welcome to the Malayalam film industry! #KHALIFA.” Neil responded as, “Thank you so much my dear. What an honour to be getting this opportunity (along with three heart emojis and a folded hand emoji). Loads of love always.” The exchange continued with Prithviraj expressing his admiration, writing, “Been a fan since Jhonny Gaddaar! Let’s smash this one!” Neil also marked the moment by sharing …

Neil Nitin Mukesh to make his debut in Malayalam cinema with mob thriller Khalifa; first look revealed

Neil Nitin Mukesh to make his debut in Malayalam cinema with mob thriller Khalifa; first look revealed

If there’s one man who hasn’t aged a day, it’s Neil Nitin Mukesh. The Bollywood star is celebrating his 44th birthday today with a career-defining surprise. While he has conquered Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu screens, he is finally making his first foray into Malayalam cinema. Neil Nitin Mukesh The big announcement dropped today. The makers of director Vysakh’s eagerly awaited revenge thriller Khalifa officially welcomed Neil Nitin Mukesh to the industry. Leading man Prithviraj Sukumaran shared the news on Instagram with a warm birthday wish: “Happy birthday, Neil Nitin Mukesh! Welcome to the Malayalam film industry! #KHALIFA” Neil also shared the news on his social media accounts with the caption: “Going for Gold !!! ✨⭐️💫 Proud to announce my first film in the Malayalam film industry! #KHALIFA.” About Khalifa In Khalifa, Prithviraj plays a character called Aamir Ali. During his last birthday, the actor shared a glimpse of the film that set expectations sky-high. He teased the plot, stating: “A revenge forged by a lineage that spans generations! Next onam.. Aamir Ali will write his …