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Javed Akhtar recalls ‘bahut bure din’ when he had only two pairs of clothes, starved for days: ‘I could have died’ | Bollywood

Javed Akhtar recalls ‘bahut bure din’ when he had only two pairs of clothes, starved for days: ‘I could have died’ | Bollywood

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May 10, 2025 06:05 PM IST Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar revealed he never thought of ending his life despite struggling for years, starving for days.  Veteran writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar is one of the most successful writers in Bollywood. Along with Salim Khan, he has delivered several hit and iconic films and played a key role in making Amitabh Bachchan a star. There was a time when Salim-Javed were paid more than the actors themselves. However, in an interview with Mid-Day, Javed recalled his days of struggle and spoke about how, even during tough times, his self-esteem never allowed him to give up on life. (Also Read: ‘Ab koi doosri pareshani mol lunga’: Javed Akhtar reveals his plan after Kangana Ranaut’s apology in defamation case) Javed Akhtar talks about days of his struggle in Mumbai. Javed Akhtar talks about his struggles When asked how he was so sure he would be successful in life, Javed said that his friends had instilled that belief in him. Recalling his struggles, he said, “Maine bahut bure din …

Orry Says He Starved Himself To Lose Weight: ‘I’d Fall Asleep On My Toilet After Throwing Up Dinner’

Orry Says He Starved Himself To Lose Weight: ‘I’d Fall Asleep On My Toilet After Throwing Up Dinner’

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Last Updated:April 13, 2025, 16:04 IST Orry opens up about his dramatic weight loss journey, the extremes he went to for fame, and why he believes “cheating” in life is fair game. Orry reveals extreme weight loss methods, saying he starved and threw up meals to get famous. Orhan Awatramani—better known to the internet as Orry—is one of the most recognisable faces in India’s Gen-Z celebrity circle. From Bollywood parties to viral Instagram selfies with star kids, Orry has become a fixture in the influencer scene. But as he revealed in a brutally honest chat on SCREEN’s The Suvir Saran Show, the path to fame wasn’t all filters and fashion—it took grit, discipline, and a dose of controversy. “In the beginning of 2023, I was really fat. I was really large—70-something kilos,” Orry said. “This is pre-Ozempic. And it was the year I decided to get famous. But you can’t be fat and famous. That’s not how it works. No one wants to see a fat, 5-foot boy on TV.” What followed was a period …

A Minecraft Movie Director Calls It ‘Funny’ to Call Cops on Crowd: ‘People Are Starved For..’

A Minecraft Movie Director Calls It ‘Funny’ to Call Cops on Crowd: ‘People Are Starved For..’

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A Minecraft Movie brought back the days when people hit theaters and did not sit in front of their TV screens. It brought back the times when people enjoyed “as a group” together. However, it even brought police to the movie theaters. Addressing the issue, Jared Hess, the director behind the fantasy action movie in discussion called it “weird” that cinemas are taking this action on the enjoying crowd.  In case you are unaware, following some viral footage on social media in which young fans are seen screaming, and throwing popcorn in the air over several sequences including Jack Black proclaiming “I am Steve” and the other being the one in which he yells  “chicken jockey!” cinema halls issued a strict warning, while in some cases they even called the cops.  Expressing his emotions, Jared Hess stated that he feels weird when one is having too much fun and the cops get involved. “It’s funny because I think it’s just literally cheering and throwing popcorn, which is so funny to me that cops are getting …

24-year-old Chinese influencer dies after revealing she starved for 2 days amid financial struggles | Trending News

24-year-old Chinese influencer dies after revealing she starved for 2 days amid financial struggles | Trending News

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Shi Ye, 24, a cosplay influencer popular as Maoyouyou, died in China after sharing that she had been unable to eat due to financial struggles. According to the South China Morning Post, Maoyouyou was one of the beloved members of the anime community. Her family confirmed her demise on February 25. “We know that many people still like her. So we will not revoke her mobile phone number or her social media accounts. Instead, we will leave them there for us to express how much she is missed,” the family said in a statement, the South China Morning Post reported. On February 24, just a day before her death, Maoyouyou hosted a livestream where she dressed as one of her favourite anime characters. During the stream, viewers observed that she appeared emotionally exhausted and openly shared about her mental health, as per the report. Story continues below this ad Some who tuned in said she spoke about feeling unwell and struggling to pay the rent for her apartment in Beijing where she had lived for …

Lovely Runner Star Byeon Woo-Seok Talks About His Old Modelling Days & Reveals If He Starved Himself To Look Skinny

Lovely Runner Star Byeon Woo-Seok Talks About His Old Modelling Days & Reveals If He Starved Himself To Look Skinny

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Why was Byeon Woo-Seok so skinny during his modelling career days? (Photo Credit – Instagram) Byeon Woo-Seok began his acting career with many cameo roles in different prestigious projects, but what put him on the map was his portrayal of Ryu Shi-O in Strong Girl Nam-Soon. However, he rose to fame overnight after being featured in Lovely Runner (a time travel rom-com drama) alongside Kim Hye-Yoon. He played Ryu Sun-Jae and won millions of hearts with his dimpled smile and charismatic on-screen presence. But did you know that before becoming an actor, he was a model? Yes, that’s right. He has walked many fashion shows for various designers and created a name for himself in the fashion world. However, destiny had something else planned for him. Now, in a recent interview with Elle Korea, he opened up about those days and shared tidbits while taking a walk down the lane. As Byeon Woo-Seok was reminiscing his modelling days, he recalled a photo with his fellow model Joo Woo-Jae. He talked about how skinny he was …

Ghost Doctor Star UEE Reveals She Starved Herself To Fit In A Certain Body Structure & Says “I Didn’t Eat At All…”

Ghost Doctor Star UEE Reveals She Starved Herself To Fit In A Certain Body Structure & Says “I Didn’t Eat At All…”

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Did UEE starve to fit into dresses? (Photo Credit – Instagram) UEE, who debuted as a singer and then turned into an actress, has been in the industry for 16 years. Recently, she appeared on a show on the YouTube channel ‘by PDC’ and talked about her life, her journey, and finally finding her true happiness in the process. UEE was known for her ‘honey thighs’ when she debuted. During the talk show, she opened up about the fact that she had starved herself in the name of dieting to fit into a certain body type. She is not the first person who openly chats about this. Many idols and actresses have often admitted that they have gone through an intense amount of dieting to get into a certain body shape. It has always been there in South Korea. Now, as the ‘Ghost Doctor’ star talked about it, it just proved that this way of thinking still exists in Korea. Scroll ahead to know more. During the conversation on ‘by PDC,’ UEE admitted that she …

Sameera Reddy: When the actress starved herself to not gain weight

Sameera Reddy: When the actress starved herself to not gain weight

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From `Sexy Sam` to `Messy Mama`, Sameera Reddy has definitely come a long way. Today, a mother of two, Sameera uses social media to champion body positivity and openly addresses topics that people on social media usually shy away from. From flaunting her flabs to showing her grey hair, Sameera`s social media handle is a welcome space from the otherwise pretentious virtual world. Sameera on self-acceptance journey In an earlier interview while talking to mid-day.com about how her self-acceptance journey began, she said, “I think it began when I didn`t have anybody who was guiding me through one of my major breakdowns, which happened postpartum. I remember slipping into a very bad, dark space about my body, my career, about being perceived as successful or how fast I could bounce back after motherhood and I cracked. I actually hid inside the house and I didn`t talk to anybody. I cut off from people and I didn`t have the right mindset and I wasn`t getting the right messages from social media and society at that time.” …

Beaten, Starved By Children For Property, Elderly Couple Dies By Suicide In Rajasthan

Beaten, Starved By Children For Property, Elderly Couple Dies By Suicide In Rajasthan

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They couple’s children allegedly threatened to kill them in their sleep if they went to the police. (Representative image) The suicide note indicated that the couple’s children had deceitfully acquired ownership of three plots and a car through manipulation and quarrels Harassed by their children for property, a 70-year-old man and his wife allegedly died by suicide by jumping into the water tank of their house in Rajasthan’s Nagaur. The elderly couple left a note pasted on a wall, mentioning the atrocities committed against them. The couple’s suicide note revealed that the couple’s son and their daughters-in-law beat them up several times, threatened to kill them in their sleep if they went to the police, and starved them. They allegedly asked the mother to “take a bowl and beg”. According to media reports, Hazariram Bishnoi, 70, and his 68-year-old wife Chawali Devi’s bodies were recovered from a water tank inside their home in Nagaur’s Karni Colony on Thursday. The couple had four children, two sons and two daughters. In their two-page suicide note, they wrote …

“I starved for 8 days”: “Gyeongseong Creature” Choi Young Joon Shares

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On January 19, an interview was conducted with actor Choi Young Joon of the Netflix drama Gyeongseong Creature. The interview took place at a cafe in Seoul, where he shared his experiences and the story of losing 15kg (33 pounds) for his role.  In the K-drama, Choi Young Joon plays the role of Lieutenant General Gato, a Japanese military officer who is one of the important figures at Ongseong Hospital.  Talking about the drama, Choi Young Joon said, “I was looking forward to it a lot. I enjoyed it. I went to the preview, and it was fun because I watched it from a viewer’s perspective without having seen the edited version.” The actor also shared that he lost 15kg/33 pounds to get that sharp image of Gato. He said, “I lived weighing 52kg / 125 pounds for ten months. I maintained it [the weight] throughout the shooting. I only ate on days when we were shooting. I ate lunch at the restaurant when shooting and starved at home. I lost about 15kg/33pounds  in total.”  The weight loss …

Orry opens up about losing 23kgs in just few months, says, `I starved`

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Of recent times, Orry has become an internet sensation with netizens curious to know what he does for a living, While it still remains a mystery, Orry has become a big name in the social media world with his hilarious quotes about him “working on himself` and calling himself a “liver” going viral. The social media sensation recently entered the Bigg Boss house and during his time on the show, he shared that he has lost around 23 kgs in just few months.  Now, in an interview with Times Now, Orry has opened up about his journey and shared, “While I can edit photos for my own Instagram and personal use where I shave off a few kilos. I can for sure fool myself. But as the media attention started to grow I realised I surely cannot fool everyone else. You cannot control the 63729191 photos of you that other people take and that`s where I started m weight loss journey.” Sharing his real secret to losing the extra ounces Orry said, “Now I can …