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Madhavan on why he never cheated on wife Sarita: ‘I’m a darpok Madrasi middle-class man’ | Bollywood News

Madhavan on why he never cheated on wife Sarita: ‘I’m a darpok Madrasi middle-class man’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 7, 2026 07:01 PM IST Madhavan, who recently celebrated his 27th wedding anniversary with wife Sarita, once said he’s never had any issue staying loyal to his wife despite working with some “extremely attractive” actresses. “I think to be loyal is a family trait. My entire family till the end of their lives remained so loyal to Jamshedji Tata that we actually had a photo of his, along with all the Gods with the mala. So honestly, I will have to go out of my way to not be loyal,” said Madhavan. He also confessed that at the end of the day, he’s a “darpok (coward) Madrasi middle-class man.” “While I am extremely attracted to attractive girls, at the end of the day, I balance off going back home and cuddling my wife as opposed to giving an excuse on why I am not there,” he told ETimes. Since his wife also handles his finances, she always had access to his phone and his accounts. Mani Ratnam’s relationship advice to Madhavan Madhavan …

Bunty Aur Babli turns 20: Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji’s crime caper is a sharp, spirited portrait of middle-class ambition in post-liberalisation India | Bollywood News

Bunty Aur Babli turns 20: Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji’s crime caper is a sharp, spirited portrait of middle-class ambition in post-liberalisation India | Bollywood News

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It was the early 2000s. Aditya Chopra had seen failure, and not just once; the industry had started to lose faith as well as some within his own family. He was no longer the golden boy, and that silence around him was growing heavier. Hence, he made a decision. Not to retreat, but to move and to try something unexpected. He wanted to make a crime caper, with Abhishek Bachchan in the lead. He handed the reins to a young director, known only for a remake, and gave him a story that set out to change the syntax of commercial storytelling. For Yash Raj Films, this was unfamiliar territory. It had none of the soft-focus charm of their romantic sagas. There was no moral compass pointing north. Not even NRI nostalgia to cushion the fall. At its heart, it was about thieves, beneath the ever-watchful eye of capitalism’s glimmering tower, stealing not for malice, but for meaning. Many might think this is about Dhoom, with its bikes, its pace, its swagger. That’s another story for …

Anubhav Sinha says working with Shah Rukh made him feel like a ‘kid lost in a candy store’: ‘He’s so middle-class it’s not funny’ | Bollywood News

Anubhav Sinha says working with Shah Rukh made him feel like a ‘kid lost in a candy store’: ‘He’s so middle-class it’s not funny’ | Bollywood News

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Anubhav Sinha may have reinvented himself in the last seven years with socially conscious cinema like Mulk (2018), Article 15 (2019), and Thappad (2020), but the failure of his 2011 superhero film Ra.One continued to haunt him for the longest time. Though he maintains he had a great time working with Shah Rukh Khan, the baggage of that setback stayed with him for years. “It didn’t turn out the way all of us wanted to do. It was a heartbreak, which I carried in my heart, chest, and shoulders until 2018, when Mulk released. I’d almost given up on myself as a director. I’d decided I won’t direct,” said Sinha. “I wrote Mulk in the next three days. I went out in the market, money took a bit of time. And then I went there and made it. It had become impossible to not make it,” added the filmmaker. In the interview with Faye D’Souza, Anubhav Sinha said he was “flabbergasted” when Ra.One was about to release. “We were travelling against time. Tonight, we’re in …

Coach Gopichand’s reality check for middle-class parents: Investing everything in sport is big risk | Badminton News

Coach Gopichand’s reality check for middle-class parents: Investing everything in sport is big risk | Badminton News

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“All I’m saying is, don’t go all in, hoping they will be the next Sachin and earn Rs 200 crore. It won’t happen 99 per cent of the time.” That’s the reality check Pullela Gopichand — India’s badminton national head coach and the man credited with shepherding many successful careers, from Saina Nehwal to PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth — has for parents in a sports landscape riddled with uncertainties. In an interview to The Indian Express, Gopichand, the man responsible for making India a badminton powerhouse, spoke of the realities of life that even the most elite of India’s athletes (barring, possibly, the cricketers) face when they step out of their brightly lit sports arenas — from the shrinking of employment options that offer financial mobility to the lack of growth in jobs under the sports quota and the prevalence of casual disrespect at the workplace. Story continues below this ad “Someone like Tanisha Crasto (Top 30 in badminton mixed doubles) or Treesa Jolly (women’s doubles Top 10) are giving it their all. But …

More middle-class voters chose BJP: AAP leader 

More middle-class voters chose BJP: AAP leader 

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters during the election rally of party cabdidate of Matiala Assembly Constituency Sumesh Shokeen ahead of Delhi Assembly Elections | Photo Credit: X/@AAP A section of middle-class voters, who in the past have voted for the BJP in the Lok Sabha election and for the AAP in the Assembly election, voting for the BJP this time, was one of the main reasons for the AAP’s loss, a senior AAP leader told The Hindu. Also Read | BJP’s USP in Delhi: Micro-level outreach programmes, door-to-door campaigns The party’s focus will now be on the Punjab Assembly election and leaders from Delhi will be extensively part of it as they have more time at hand now. “There will be restructuring in the Delhi unit also to accommodate many senior leaders and many of them will also be focusing more on Punjab. In the past also, as soon as the Delhi election was over we shifted our focus to Punjab and we will be doing the same this time too,” the leader said. In …

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal unveils 7-point `manifesto` for middle-class

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal unveils 7-point `manifesto` for middle-class

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AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced a seven-point “manifesto” for the nation`s middle class, saying that they have been neglected by successive governments and are a victim of “tax terrorism”, PTI reported. In a video message on Wednesday, he claimed that the middle class is the real superpower of the Indian economy but has long been ignored and exploited solely for tax collection. Kejriwal announced the seven-point charter aimed to address the concerns of the middle class, PTI cited. As per PTI, the demands included raising the education budget from the current 2 per cent to 10 per cent and setting a limit on private school fees. He also proposed subsidies and scholarships for higher education to make quality education accessible to all. The AAP leader highlighted the need for an increase in healthcare spending, suggesting a rise to 10 per cent of the GDP, along with the removal of taxes on health insurance premiums. He also called for an increase in the income tax exemption limit from Rs 7 lakh to Rs …

4 Bollywood films that showcase the relatable life and struggles of middle-class

4 Bollywood films that showcase the relatable life and struggles of middle-class

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Do you think films only showcase the rich and glamorous side of life? If so, you may not know that many Bollywood filmmakers have used the middle-class lifestyle as a film backdrop. They have portrayed the struggles, happiness, and aspirations of ordinary Indians, giving a voice to them in the world of entertainment. Moreover, their relatable characters and authentic storytelling will give you a reflection into the life of most Indians on-screen. Are you interested in watching films that showcase the struggles and quirks of the middle-class lifestyle? If yes, we have got you covered. Top 4 Bollywood films that showcase the life of the middle class: 1. Do Dooni Chaar Director: Habib Faisal Runtime: 1h 48m Release Date: October 8, 2010 Cast: Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Aditi Vasudev, Archit Krishna Genre: Comedy-Drama In a middle-class household, the finances are managed paycheck to paycheck every month. So, buying any new possession is a big struggle, and Do Dooni Chaar wonderfully captures that journey. It showcases the life of the Duggal family, who want to improve …

Manmohan Singh’s former bodyguard Asim Arun recalls ex-PM’s middle-class values – India TV

Manmohan Singh’s former bodyguard Asim Arun recalls ex-PM’s middle-class values – India TV

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Image Source : X/@ASIM_ARUN Manmohan Singh’s former bodyguard, Asim Arun, recalls the ex-PM’s middle-class values. Following the passing of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, several stories highlighting his humble nature and dedication to his duties have come to light. Known for his calm demeanor and reserved speech, Dr. Singh’s colleagues have shared numerous accounts demonstrating his deep concern for the common man and his unwavering commitment to his responsibilities. One such story was shared by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Aseem Arun. Asim Arun shares story of Dr. Singh’s affinity for Maruti 800 On social media platform X, Aseem Arun recounted an incident related to Dr. Singh’s personal vehicle, a Maruti 800, which illustrated his sincerity and honesty towards his duties. Aseem Arun wrote, “I served as Dr. Singh’s bodyguard from 2004 for almost three years. In the SPG, the Prime Minister’s security is the most inner circle – the Close Protection Team, which I had the privilege to lead. As the AIG CPT, I was always by the PM’s side, never straying far …

Manoj Bajpayee says directors cast him only in poor and middle-class roles: ‘Mujhe rich dikhaane mein dikkat hoti hai’ | Bollywood

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Sep 25, 2024 03:23 PM IST Manoj Bajpayee has talked about being stereotyped in roles from middle-class or lower-class backgrounds Manoj Bajpayee has steadily established himself as one of the most respected actors of his generation. With the arrival of OTT and the success of The Family Man, he has become popular among the masses as well. While the critics and audiences rate him as one of the more versatile actors in the country, Manoj admits that he, too, is a victim of stereotyping. (Also read: Manoj Bajpayee reveals he struggles to understand Christopher Nolan’s films) Manoj Bajpayee played a labourer in Joram Manoj Bajpayee on being stereotyped In a recent interaction with Bombay Times, the National Award-winner lamented that he is largely cast as characters from ‘set in middle-class and lower middle-class stories’ and never as a rich person. He said, “The only film before Gulmohar (2023) where I played a rich guy was Zubeidaa (2001). That was Shyam Benegal’s conviction. He was the one who felt that real maharajas were not Greek gods. …

Lucky Baskhar teaser: Dulquer Salmaan plays a wily ‘middle-class’ banker who gets rich

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Lucky Baskhar teaser: Director Venky Atluri’s Dulquer Salmaan and Meenaakshi Chaudhary-starrer Lucky Baskhar’s teaser was released by the filmmakers on Eid, on April 11. The teaser shows a glimpse of what the film’s story will be all about. (Also Read: Prithviraj Sukumaran calls Dulquer Salmaan and himself ‘nepo kids’: I wasn’t even screen-tested) Lucky Baskhar teaser: Dulquer Salmaan plays a banker in the film. Lucky Baskhar teaser The teaser shows that Baskhar plays a banker who works at a fictional Magadha Bank in the film. He seems bored by the monotony of waking up, getting dressed, beating traffic and going to work only to nod off there sometimes. He’s described as a ‘common, middle-class, Indian man’ as he spends his days counting other people’s money. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! But one day, he suddenly comes into a lot of money, making everyone wonder how he earned it. The teaser also shows Meenaakshi as the woman he loves, refusing to reveal if he’s …