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‘Fun and stressful’ is how singer Dhee describes her working relationship with music composer stepdad Santhosh Narayanan

‘Fun and stressful’ is how singer Dhee describes her working relationship with music composer stepdad Santhosh Narayanan

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Tamil singer Dhee was all of 15 when she debuted with the song Disco Woman from the 2013 film Pizza II: Villa, for which her stepfather, Santhosh Narayanan, composed the music. Since then, the duo has collaborated on numerous hits, including Kaattu Payale, Rakita Rakita Rakita and Enjoi Enjaami. But working with family can go either way for many, and the singer tells Hindustan Times that collaborating with Santhosh is the most fun and most stressful experience ever. (Also Read: Tamil singer Dhee shares style inspiration behind her unique, eclectic looks; gets honest about her top 3 go-to pieces) Dhee is a frequent collaborator of her stepfather and music composer, Santhosh Narayanan. Dhee on working with stepdad Santhosh Narayanan “For me, it’s literally like working with my best friend,” says Dhee when asked what it’s like to work with Santhosh. While they have their share of fights, the singer wouldn’t trade it for anything else. She adds, “It’s the most fun and the most stressful at the same time. It’s like, I have the most …

Elon Musk’s ex Grimes calls for end to racism against Indians, reveals her stepdad is Indian | Trending

Elon Musk’s ex Grimes calls for end to racism against Indians, reveals her stepdad is Indian | Trending

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Elon Musk’s ex-partner, the Canadian singer Grimes, has revealed that she grew up in a half-Indian household. The revelation came in the context of the sudden anti-India sentiment that overwhelmed American social media in the days following Sriram Krishnan’s appointment to the Donald Trump administration. Grimes, left, and Elon Musk at the 2018 Met Gala in New York.(Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) Grimes was among the prominent voices that called for a stop to the racist and bigoted posts targeting Indians. The singer, whose real name is Claire Boucher, took to X yesterday to reveal that her stepfather is Indian and that she grew up in a half-Indian household. Grimes on “anti-India energy” “Suddenly concocting anti Indian energy out of nowhere is embarrassing y’all. Also, they were clear they planned to do this,” Grimes posted on X. She opened up about her childhood, writing: “My step dad’s Indian, I had a fire childhood in a half Indian household. Indian culture jives very well with western culture.” Grimes was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. After her parents divorced, …

Malaika Arora BREAKS Silence About Her Stepdad Anil Mehta 3 Months After His Death: ‘It Wasn’t Easy’

Malaika Arora BREAKS Silence About Her Stepdad Anil Mehta 3 Months After His Death: ‘It Wasn’t Easy’

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Last Updated:November 13, 2024, 10:53 IST Malaika Arora’s stepfather Anil Mehta passed away in September 2024. The actress has now revealed she is working on something special in his memory. Malaika Aroram talks about her stepfather’s death. Actress Malaika Arora opened up about her stepfather, Anil Mehta’s death for the first time. The actress, in a recent statement to the press, revealed that she is working a special tribute to her late stepfather. For the unversed, Anil died in September 2024. Initial reports suggested he died by suicide. However, at the time, police investigation was still ongoing. In a statement to the media, Malaika opened up about overcoming her stepdad’s sudden death and expressed her gratitude to everyone around her who gave her time and space to grieve. She confessed it wasn’t an easy time for her and her family. She added that she is working on something special, that is a tribute to Anil Mehta. “We all need to keep moving forward… That’s what my father would have wanted for me. I’m grateful for …

Just Masaba Gupta Dancing With Stepdad Vivek Mehra At Her Post-Wedding Party

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A still from the video. (courtesy: masabagupta) Drop whatever you are doing and rush straight to Masaba Gupta’s Instagram timeline. The fashion designer has shared a montage from her wedding festivities. Masaba got married to her long-term beau, actor Satyadeep Misra last month. In the clip, which is from the after-party, everyone is having a great time. Well, there is one frame that caught our attention. It features Masaba, the happy bride, dancing with her stepdad Vivek Mehra. Masaba is the daughter of cricketing legend Viv Richard and Neena Gupta, who later married Vivek Mehra, a chartered accountant. Meanwhile, Viv Richard is married to Miriam. The cricketer and Neena Gupta were in a relationship in the Eighties. In the caption, Masaba wrote, “The one with all the wild dancing. Part 1.” The post became an instant hit on the social media platform. The comments section is flooded with fire and red heart emojis.  Well, did you know Masaba Gupta’s wedding was the first occasion when her entire family came under one roof? The designer shared …

Masaba gets kiss from stepdad; dad Vivian is all smiles in unseen wedding pics | Bollywood

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Designer-actor Masaba Gupta has shared a bunch of unseen pictures giving a glimpse inside her wedding festivities. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Masaba posted photos in which she got hugged by her family and friends. They too hugged each other. (Also Read | Masaba Gupta shares meal with dad Vivian Richards and step-dad Vivek Mehra in unseen pic) In a few pictures, Masaba laughed as her friends hugged her. Actor Sonam Kapoor, in a black and white outfit, smiled as she gave Masaba a hug. She was seen laughing as Karan Boolani held her in a photo. Masaba’s stepfather Vivek Mehra held her tight in a picture and gave her a kiss on her head as she hugged him back. One of the pictures featured Masaba’s mother-in-law Nalini Misra Tyabji hugging actor Konkona Sensharma. While Nalini draped a green and blue saree, Konkona opted for a black outfit. Konkona was also hugged by producer Rhea Kapoor. Masaba’s husband, actor Satyadeep Misra, was seen hugging a person in a monochrome picture. The last picture featured Masaba’s …

Masaba Gupta shares meal with dad Vivian Richards, step-dad Vivek in unseen pic | Bollywood

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Designer-actor Masaba Gupta shared a post in which she worked out and also had meal with her father, West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards and step-dad, chartered accountant Vivek Mehra. Taking to Instagram, Masaba posted a video in which she worked out in a grey outfit and white sneakers. (Also Read | Masaba Gupta calls father Vivian Richards ‘gentle giant’, pens note for stepdad) In the next slide, she was seen having food from a plate as Vivian Richards looked at her with a beverage in his hand. Vivek sat next to him enjoying his food. Several glasses and bowls were also seen on a table near them. In the pictures, all of them were dressed in white shirts and black and blue denims. In the next picture, Masaba posed with her friends as Vivian looked at them from behind. It was from one of Masaba’s wedding festivities. She wore a black top and a blue skirt. The next photo showed Masaba laughing as she rested her head on her husband, actor Satyadeep Misra’s chest …

Masaba Gupta calls dad Viv Richards ‘gentle giant’, pens note for stepdad Vivek | Bollywood

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Fashion designer-actor Masaba Gupta who recently tied the knot with actor Satyadeep Mishra, has penned notes for her parents–father-West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards and mother-actor Neena Gupta. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Masaba also spoke about her step-father-chartered accountant Vivek Mehra. (Also Read | Inside Masaba Gupta, Satyadeep Misra’s wedding bash with speeches by Neena Gupta, Vivian Richards) In the first post, Masaba shared a candid photo of Neena Gupta sitting on a chair smiling. She draped a cream and green coloured saree along with a matching full-sleeve blouse. Masaba wrote, “The sweetest thing. Thanks for raising me to be a LIONESS (lion emoji) @neena_gupta.” Masaba also posted a photo of Vivek in a yellow kurta, jacket and white pyjama paired with black mojari. He posed for the camera and smiled in the picture. “The gentle entrepreneur in me that you see is all courtesy this man. The kind brain and the most giving heart (yellow heart emoji),” Masaba wrote about Vivek. The last photo featured Vivian Richards smiling and posing for the lens. …

At Masaba Gupta’s Wedding – Father Viv Richards And Stepdad Vivek Mehra. See Family Pic

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Masaba Gupta shared this picture. (courtesy: masabagupta) New Delhi: Designer Masaba Gupta has shared a family portrait taken this morning at her wedding to actor Satyadeep Misra and it includes her father, West Indies cricketing legend Vivian Richards. Both Masaba’s dad and step-father Vivek Mehra were at the wedding and are in the picture. Also in the photo, apart from the bride and groom, are Masaba’s mother Neena Gupta, Satyadeep’s mother Nalini and his sister Chinmaya. Everyone is dressed in co-ordinating shades of pink and yellow; the wedding outfits are courtesy the bride’s label House Of Masaba. In the family album shared by Masaba, one picture is of her with her dad Viv Richards and the last with mother Neena Gupta. For the first time ever – My whole life came together. This is us. My beautiful blended family Everything from here on is just bonus,” Masaba captioned the post. Soon after she shared the post, Soni Razdan commented, “Lovely,” while Gauahar Khan wrote, “Heartwarming.” Take a look below:   Masaba was born to Neena Gupta …

Masaba Gupta pens note for `gentle giant` Viv Richards, stepdad Viv Mehra

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Fashion designer-actress Masaba Gupta has penned heart-warming notes for her father – West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards, whom she lovingly calls `gentle giant` – and `lioness` mother Neena Gupta. Also Read: How Masaba Gupta`s LoveChild aims to focus on self-care Masaba, who last week tied the knot with actor Satyadeep Mishra took to her Instagram stories, where she posted pictures of Richards, Neena and her step father Vivek Mehra. The first picture features Neena sitting on a chair dressed in a cream and green coloured saree. Masaba captioned the picture, “The sweetest thing. Thanks for raising me to be a LIONESS @neena_gupta.” She then shared a picture of Mehra and wrote: “The gentle entrepreneur in me that you see is all courtesy this man. The kind brain and the most giving heart.” Also Read: Masaba Gupta gets back at trolls in recent post The ultimate photograph featured her father Vivian Richards smiling and posing for the shutterbugs. He looks dapper in a yellow and off-white shirt, paired with denims. “The eyes chico, they never lie. My fierce …