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Dia Mirza says stepdaughter Samaira’s approval was crucial before marrying Vaibhav Rekhi: ‘If she had rejected me…’

Dia Mirza says stepdaughter Samaira’s approval was crucial before marrying Vaibhav Rekhi: ‘If she had rejected me…’

Dia Mirza tied the knot with husband Vaibhav Rekhi in an intimate wedding ceremony in 2021. It was the second marriage for both Dia and Vaibhav, while Vaibhav also has a daughter, Samaira, from his first marriage. In a recent interaction, Dia spoke about how Samaira’s consent and comfort with their marriage were the most crucial factors when it came to taking their relationship forward. Dia Mirza spoke about her equation with stepdaughter Samaira. ‘Her acceptance was key’ Speaking to Times Entertainment, she said, “I think the first and the most important thing he did was that he involved her very early in the relationship. He basically allowed her to take the lead in deciding whether this is something that she wanted, if it was the life she wanted, whether she wanted us to be a family or not.” Dia even went on to admit that she would not have moved ahead with the relationship in the same way had Samaira rejected her. She agreed that Samaira’s acceptance was key to her relationship with Vaibhav. …

‘Acceptance was key’: Dia Mirza says her decision to marry relied on stepdaughter Samaira | Bollywood News

‘Acceptance was key’: Dia Mirza says her decision to marry relied on stepdaughter Samaira | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiJun 20, 2026 12:20 PM IST Dia Mirza has always been a present parent in her son Avyaan’s life, and with her stepdaughter Samaira, Dia has made sure that they share a warm and friendly relationship. The actor, who got married to businessman Vaibhav Rekhi in 2021, has often spoken warmly about their blended family. In a recent interview, Dia revealed that if Samaira had rejected her relationship with Vaibhav, she wouldn’t have gone ahead with their marriage. She also recalled losing her father at a very young age, and how that difficult period made her the person she is now. ‘Father’s death changed a lot for me’ During a conversation with Times Entertainment, she shared that she lost both her biological dad and stepfather fairly early in life. “I think when you see death early in life and when you recognise the futility of the pursuit of just the material and how it really doesn’t get you anything. Because when you see your parent dead, and all you see is their …

42-yr-old man arrested for raping minor stepdaughter in Tripura: Police

42-yr-old man arrested for raping minor stepdaughter in Tripura: Police

A man was arrested for allegedly raping his 14-year-old stepdaughter multiple times in a village in Tripura’s Sepahijala district, police said on Saturday. Last year, a total of 667 cases related to crimes against women were lodged in Tripura. (Representative Image/iStock) The 42-year-old accused was charged under section 06 of the Protection of Child from Sexual Offence (POCSO) Act and section 64(f)(m)/65(1)351 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at a local police station on Friday based on a complaint filed by a relative of the rape-survivor. Police said the minor rape-survivor told her complainant on May 19 that her stepfather had allegedly raped her multiple times and threatened her not to tell anyone about the incident. The complainant filed a complaint at the police station the same day, after which police arrested the accused. Last year, a total of 667 cases related to crimes against women were lodged in Tripura, and 426 persons were arrested. Also Read:Man, 31, arrested for raping 9-year-old girl in Tripura’s Unakoti: Police Of the 667 cases, 168 were linked …

Dia Mirza calls stepdaughter Samaira her `lifeboat` on her 17th birthday

Dia Mirza calls stepdaughter Samaira her `lifeboat` on her 17th birthday

Actress Dia Mirza took to social media to pen a heartfelt note for her stepdaughter Samaira on her 17th birthday, calling her her “lifeboat” in an emotional post filled with love and warmth. Sharing glimpses from their moments together, Dia wrote, “Happy 17th Birthday Baby Girl. You are everything you choose to be. May you always know you have us – to love you, root for you, hold you and make you feel safe. You are my life boat samairarekhi.”           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Dia Mirza Rekhi (@diamirzaofficial) The actress shared a carousel post featuring pictures of the two, capturing their bond over the years. One picture shows the duo smiling warmly for a selfie, and another picture features them on a boat ride, both wearing life jackets and flashing bright smiles. Another video shared by Dia features her son calling out for his elder sister Samaira. The final picture is a throwback from …

Emotional Dia Mirza pens note for her ‘lifeboat’ stepdaughter Samaira on 17th birthday: May you always know you have us

Emotional Dia Mirza pens note for her ‘lifeboat’ stepdaughter Samaira on 17th birthday: May you always know you have us

Actor Dia Mirza penned an emotional note for her stepdaughter, Samaira Rekhi, on her 17th birthday. Taking to Instagram on Monday, Dia also shared a bunch of photos featuring her and Samaira. Dia Mirza often shares posts featuring her stepdaughter Samaira, with whom she shares a warm bond. Dia Mirza pens note for stepdaughter Samaira on birthday Dia also shared a video featuring her son Avyaan talking about Samaira. The last photo showed a baby Samaira in a bathtub, looking wide-eyed in front of her. Dia captioned the post, “Happy 17th Birthday Baby Girl (sparkles, red heart and tiger emojis).” “You are everything you choose to be. May you always know you have us – to love you, root for you, hold you and make you feel safe. You are my lifeboat (butterfly emoji) @samairarekhi,” she added. About Dia and Samaira Dia and Samaira share a warm bond. In 2024, Dia revealed that Samaira doesn’t call her “maa (mother)”. In an interview with News18, Dia also shared that Samaira calls her by her name, and …

Chappell Roan says ‘I do not hate children’ after Jorginho Frello accused her security of being rude to his stepdaughter

Chappell Roan says ‘I do not hate children’ after Jorginho Frello accused her security of being rude to his stepdaughter

Singer Chappell Roan is addressing the claim that her security was rude and mistreated Brazilian soccer star Jorginho Frello’s 11-year-old daughter in a hotel in São Paulo. The singer took to her Instagram Stories to clarify the incident, which sparked backlash on social media after Frello detailed a “very sad situation” that occurred while his wife and daughter were staying at the same hotel as the singer, who was playing at Lollapalooza Brazil. Chappell Roan has responded to the backlash surrounding the incident at a São Paulo hotel. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (REUTERS) What Chappell Roan said Taking to her Instagram Stories, Chappell began, “I’m just gonna tell my half of the story of what happened today with a mother and child who were involved with a security guard who is not my personal security. I didn’t even see. I didn’t even see a woman and a child. Like, I did not. No one came up to me. No one bothered me. Like, I was just sitting at breakfast in my hotel. I think these people were …

Radikaa Sarathkumar supports stepdaughter Varalaxmi ahead of her directorial debut, calls Sarathkumar ‘the proudest father in the world’ | Telugu News

Radikaa Sarathkumar supports stepdaughter Varalaxmi ahead of her directorial debut, calls Sarathkumar ‘the proudest father in the world’ | Telugu News

4 min readHyderabadMar 4, 2026 06:09 PM IST Veteran actor Radikaa Sarathkumar had the audience at the Saraswathi pre-release event hanging on to every word on Sunday, not just because of what she said, but because of how she said it. Taking to the stage to mark her stepdaughter Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s debut as a film director, Radikaa set aside the usual celebratory script and spoke instead about the years of resistance, tears, and quiet perseverance that brought this moment to life. Radikaa spoke about her husband, actor Sarathkumar, known for playing tough, unshakeable characters on screen, and said that the man who rarely shows emotion was barely holding it together as his daughter was making her debut as a director. “He is the proudest father in the world today,” she told the gathering. To illustrate just how deep that pride runs, she recalled a chance encounter at an airport where a stranger walked up and praised Varalaxmi’s work. Despite both of their own films running in theaters at the time, it was that unsolicited compliment …

When Dharmendra revealed that first wife Prakash Kaur was looking for ‘rishtas’ for step-daughter Esha Deol | Bollywood News

When Dharmendra revealed that first wife Prakash Kaur was looking for ‘rishtas’ for step-daughter Esha Deol | Bollywood News

Speculation has long circulated in the media about an alleged coldness between the two branches of the late legend Dharmendra’s family. One half led by his first wife, Prakash Kaur, (whom he married while still living in Punjab before moving to Mumbai) along with their children Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, and daughters Ajeeta Deol and Vijayta Deol. And the other led by his second wife, actor Hema Malini, and their daughters Esha Deol and Ahaan Deol Vohra. But beyond media speculation, those close to the family insist that mutual goodwill has always existed. This is something which biographer Rajiv Vijayakar chronicles in his book Dharmendra: Not Just a He-Man. In the book, Vijayakar writes that before Esha’s marriage to Bharat Takhtani in 2012, Prakash was even involved in looking for a match for her stepdaughter. “However, improbable it may seem to the layman, it is absolutely believable that Dharmendra had once told me, ‘Prakash is also looking for a suitable groom for Esha.’” However, as widely reported at the time, although Prakash had offered …

Anupamaa star Rupali Ganguly’s stepdaughter Esha Verma accuses her of playing the victim, says ‘My legal team is prepared to…’

Anupamaa star Rupali Ganguly’s stepdaughter Esha Verma accuses her of playing the victim, says ‘My legal team is prepared to…’

Anupamaa actress Rupali Ganguly has been in the news. She is one of the top TV stars but her personal life has been in the talk of the town ever since her stepdaughter, Esha Verma, made allegations against her. Esha accused Rupali of breaking her house. Esha is Ashwin Verma’s daughter from his second wife. She said that Rupali gave strange medicines to her father, Ashwin so that he comes to her. She also shared that Rupali stole jewellery and later even commented that her son, Rudransh, is an illegitimate child. Also Read – Anupamaa TV serial: Raghav advises Anu to keep a check on Ishani before…; Rahi calls out Aryan’s bad manners as he… After this, Rupali did not stop herself and filed a Rs 50 crore defamation case against her. Post that, Esha was not allowed to post anything against Rupali and even had to be present in the court. She even kept her Instagram profile private after this but now, has once against started posting against Rupali. She even called her a …

Not in touch with her, says DGP after stepdaughter Ranya caught with 14kg gold | Latest News India

Not in touch with her, says DGP after stepdaughter Ranya caught with 14kg gold | Latest News India

Bengaluru: Kannada film actor Ranya Rao was arrested for smuggling gold following months of surveillance by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the agency said in a statement on Wednesday even as her stepfather, senior police officer K. Ramachandra Rao said he was not “connected” to his stepdaughter’s activities. Kannada film actor Ranya Rao. (File Photo) DRI was monitoring Rao’s movements because she was frequently travelling overseas with her husband, Jatin Hukkeri, a well-known architect, despite no apparent professional or familial connections overseas, officials said. Rao, who married Hukkeri in a high-profile wedding at Taj West End a few months ago, attracted suspicion after making four trips to Dubai within a span of 15 days. Officials from revenue intelligence noted a pattern in her visits, suspecting them to be linked to gold smuggling operations. “She has travelled to Dubai 30 times in the past year, which we believe was part of his smuggling operations. She evaded strict checks and often received police escorts to bypass airport security checks,” said an official familiar with the investigation …