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Sushmita Sen says her manager ‘ran away’ after she adopted daughter Renee: ‘Character roles bhi nahi milenge’

Sushmita Sen says her manager ‘ran away’ after she adopted daughter Renee: ‘Character roles bhi nahi milenge’

Actor Sushmita Sen became a single mother at the age of 24 when she adopted her elder daughter, Renee Sen, in 2000. However, her decision faced significant resistance within the industry. She recalled that her manager even chose to stop representing her, warning that she would no longer get even character roles after becoming a mother. Sushmita Sen adopted her elder daughter, Renee Sen, in 2000. Sushmita Sen reveals During an interview with NDTV, Sushmita reflected on the resistance she faced from the industry after deciding to adopt a child. Looking back at an incident, Sushmita said, “My manager ran away. He said, ‘You’re not serious about your career, and I can’t represent someone who’s a mother at 24. Character roles bhi nahi milenge aapko (You won’t even get character roles).’ He ran away, and I was like, good riddance to bad rubbish. I was quite okay with it. And you won’t believe it – after I became a mother, I gave my biggest hits.” The actor added that most of the resistance came from …

Malaika Arora calls dating rumours ‘irritating’, says she now laughs them off with son Arhaan: ‘Don’t need a man to…’

Malaika Arora calls dating rumours ‘irritating’, says she now laughs them off with son Arhaan: ‘Don’t need a man to…’

Actor, author and entrepreneur, Malaika Arora’s personal life often grabs headlines. Whether it’s an appearance with her ex-boyfriend Arjun Kapoor or rumours about her dating a “mystery man”, fans are always eager to know what’s going on in her life. In a recent chat with Curly Tales, Malaika spoke about the constant dating rumours, calling them irritating, and revealed how she and her son, Arhaan Khan now laugh about it. Malaika Arora reveals she now takes constant dating rumours as a joke. (Instagram) Malaika Arora talks about constant dating rumours and companionship as a single mother Malaika was most recently rumoured to be dating Splitsvilla X6 fame Sorab Bedi after their picture from a party surfaced online. Talking about the constant speculation, she said, “It’s irritating, but now I just treat it as a joke. Arhaan and I have a good laugh about these things. I can’t plan these things; if it has to happen, it will happen. Right now, I am so happy exploring all of this that’s going on in my life.” Speaking …

Sania Mirza opens up to Farah Khan about emotional challenges, panic attack as…

Sania Mirza opens up to Farah Khan about emotional challenges, panic attack as…

‘I was shivering’: Sania Mirza opens up to Farah Khan about emotional challenges, panic attack as… Home News and Gossip ‘I was shivering’: Sania Mirza opens up to Farah Khan about emotional challenges, panic attack as… Tennis star Sania Mirza got candid with Farah Khan about the emotional toll of her separation from Shoaib Malik and the challenges of single motherhood, recalling a moment when she had a debilitating panic attack. She credited Farah for helping her overcome the moment. Tennis legend Sania Mirza keeps motivating women globally with her power and determination. The ex-doubles world No. 1 recently discussed her ways of managing emotional challenges as a single mother after her split from her husband, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. In an emotional conversation with filmmaker Farah Khan on her YouTube program Serving It Up with Sania, the athlete shared details about one of the most challenging times in her life. Farah Khan commends Sania’s resilience as a single …

Farah Khan reveals Sania Mirza suffered panic attacks after divorce with Shoaib Malik: ‘Got so scared’

Farah Khan reveals Sania Mirza suffered panic attacks after divorce with Shoaib Malik: ‘Got so scared’

Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza recently opened up to her close friend and filmmaker Farah Khan about the emotional struggles she faced after her separation from former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. During their candid conversation, Farah revealed that she had witnessed Sania suffer panic attacks while navigating that difficult phase of her life. In January 2024, former tennis star Sania Mirza and former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik announced the end of their 14-year marriage. Sania on being a single mother Sania spoke about her personal life during a conversation with her friend and filmmaker Farah Khan on her YouTube show Serving It Up with Sania. It all started when Farah looked back at her life and the financial hardships that her family faced after her father Kamran Khan’s movie failed at the box office. Farah said, “I was 5–6 years old and I was a very spoiled, pampered child till then. But I saw the repercussions over the years. And I don’t blame the industry for it because it happens in every industry. If you …

A biopic on Sania Mirza soon? She spills the beans: People have been talking…

A biopic on Sania Mirza soon? She spills the beans: People have been talking…

Jan 07, 2025 01:38 AM IST Sania Mirza reflects on the challenges of being famous. She prioritizes her son Izhaan, striving to maintain a balance between work and motherhood. Sania Mirza has a lot on her plate after being appointed as Dubai’s Sports Ambassador. With a career as prolific as hers, her journey would certainly be inspiring for many people, if made into a film. Sania Mirza But we are yet to see one materialise on Mirza’s life. She says there has been interest showed, “A biopic has been on the cards, a lot of people have been talking about it. But I haven’t had offers of late, unless my managers have not told me about any!” While work goes on, with Mirza also managing her tennis academies, it didn’t prevent her from ringing in the New Year with her ‘forever date’, as she captioned her picture with her six-year-old, lovingly called Izzu. We ask her about life as a single mother. “No matter what I do in my life, my son Izhaan is always …

Mothers of Penguins OTT Release Date: Netflix’s Upcoming Polish Comedy Drama to be Available on This Date

Mothers of Penguins OTT Release Date: Netflix’s Upcoming Polish Comedy Drama to be Available on This Date

Netflix’s upcoming film, Mothers of Penguins, explores the complex life of an MMA fighter who balances her career in the ring with raising her seven-year-old son. While trying to provide him with the best opportunities, her decision to enroll him in an elite school brings unexpected challenges. Through this, the film sheds light on the resilience required from single mothers, especially those in demanding careers. Here’s when and where you can watch the upcoming Polish comedy-drama movie.  When and Where to Watch Mothers of Penguins Netflix has officially confirmed that it will be streaming Mothers of Penguins starting from November 13, 2024. The platform recently shared the official trailer, hinting at a blend of humour and drama as it portrays the mother’s struggles in managing her role as a parent alongside her career in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). The trailer opens with the protagonist, an MMA fighter, sitting in her car, deep in thought about her young son. Her determination to give him a quality education drives her to place him in a highly regarded …

Sophie Turner calls being a single mother a ‘struggle’ post divorce with Joe Jonas : ‘There is so much shame…’ | Hollywood

Sep 30, 2024 02:56 PM IST Joe Jonas filed for divorce from Sophie Turner in September 2023 after four years of marriage. The actor is now opening about her life as a single mother. In 2023, fans were shocked when actor-musician Joe Jonas filed for divorce from his wife, Game of Thrones actor Sophie Turner. The couple was married for four years before Joe filed documents citing ‘irreconcilable differences’. Their battle over custody of daughters Willa and Delphine was finally settled earlier this month. In a new interview with Sunday Times, as reported by Page Six, Sophie has now revealed that being a single mother is a ‘struggle.’ (Also read: Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner finally settle divorce after a year of custody battle for daughters) Joe Jonas, left, and Sophie Turner appear at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 12, 2023. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)(Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) What Sophie said During the interview, Sophie talked in reference to her new show Joan, where she plays the real-life character Joan Hannington, and said, “If …

Kelly Clarkson opens up on shocking weight loss, ‘I dropped weight because..’

After months and months of speculations about her shocking transformation, Kelly Clarkson has finally decided to reveal her weight loss secrets. In an interview with People, the 41-year-old singer gets candid about starting afresh as a single mother in New York City. Clarkson shares two children, daughter River Rose, 9, and son Remington Alexander, 7, with her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. Kelly Clarkson performs at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)(Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) Kelly Clarkson’s life as a single mother in NYC Following her tumultuous divorce with Blackstock, Los Angeles wasn’t a home to her anymore. Opening up on her move to New York City amid the fifth season of her hit talk show, Clarkson said, “I was very unhappy in L.A. and had been for several years. I needed a fresh start.” Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here Also Read: How did Kelly Clarkson lose 41 pounds? Singer’s weight loss secrets revealed “We told …