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Milind Soman reveals 90s diet secrets, no tea, no meat, just fruit
Fitness icon Milind Soman has long avoided tea and coffee while maintaining a nutrition regimen centered on fruit juice and whole foods, according to resurfaced footage from the 1990s. The former model and national swimming champion explained that childhood reading about health dangers associated with caffeinated beverages shaped his lifelong abstinence from such drinks. His typical morning begins with fresh juice rather than standard breakfast items like eggs or bread. Soman limits fried preparations and meat consumption, prioritizing choices that support athletic performance over aesthetic concerns. Born in Scotland and raised in Mumbai, the actor rose to fame through the Made in India music video before transitioning to film and...
Ryan Reynolds reveals Richard Curtis' parenting and career hacks
Actor Ryan Reynolds has revealed advice from British screenwriter Richard Curtis that shaped his approach to storytelling in both film and advertising. The Deadpool star recounted how Curtis emphasized giving every character a beginning, middle, and end, guidance he received decades ago that continues to influence his creative work. Speaking at The Wall Street Journal's CMO Summit in New York City, Reynolds explained how he applies this narrative framework to commercials lasting just 15 or 30 seconds. The Canadian performer believes excessive budgets and production time can stifle innovation rather than enhance it. Reynolds discussed using humor combined with emotional resonance to build connection in marketing campaigns, noting these...
Prabhas and Triptii Dimri’s ‘Spirit’ launched with a grand ceremony
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga commenced production on Spirit with Prabhas and Triptii Dimri through a traditional ceremony attended by Chiranjeevi as the chief guest. The filmmaker expressed appreciation for the megastar's participation while deliberately withholding images showing Prabhas's appearance to preserve the character design, instead sharing photographs of the lead performer's hands during the clapboard ritual. Bhadrakali Pictures backs the project alongside producers Bhushan Kumar and Pranay Reddy Vanga, with Harshavardhan Rameshwar providing music and Supreme Sundar choreographing action sequences. The cast features Prakash Raj and Vivek Oberoi in supporting capacities after Dimri replaced Deepika Padukone following...
Nagarjuna and Sobhita Dhulipala wish Naga Chaitanya on his birthday
Actor Nagarjuna extended birthday greetings to son Naga Chaitanya by sharing promotional materials from the mythological action film Vrushakarma, expressing paternal affection and professional support for the upcoming release. Wife Sobhita Dhulipala marked the occasion through an Instagram photograph capturing an affectionate street moment between the couple during their travels. Director Karthik Dandu's production received its official title through coordinated announcements from Mahesh Babu and the actor's father. Promotional imagery depicts Chaitanya in a battle-worn appearance against apocalyptic scenery featuring celestial events and architectural destruction. Meenakshi Chowdhury stars opposite the lead performer, while Sparsh...
Director Vikarnan Ashok’s ‘Mask’ is inspired by a real estate scam
Director Vikarnan Ashok revealed his Tamil thriller Mask stemmed from personal experience after his family lost money in a property fraud scheme that targeted middle-class victims. The filmmaker explained that perpetrators select this demographic, believing financial obligations and employment commitments discourage retaliation, prompting his exploration of how educated victims might respond if given the opportunity for recourse. The production team recovered their funds after 17 years, this past June. Black Madras Films released the feature starring Kavin with Andrea Jeremiah serving as both producer and antagonist, reprising villainous roles following her performance in Vada Chennai. National Award recipient G V Prakash composed the...
Guneet Monga calls for more rooted stories in Indian cinema
Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor advocated for increased emphasis on culturally grounded narratives within Indian filmmaking during her appearance at the International Film Festival of India in Goa. The Academy Award winner cited regional successes like Kantara and Manjummel Boys as examples demonstrating how locally rooted cinema can achieve international resonance, while suggesting Hindi-language productions require similar authentic storytelling approaches. Kapoor defended the theatrical release strategy for Homebound, the nation's official Oscar submission directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, noting festival circuit regulations necessitated its September debut ahead of eligibility deadlines. The Cannes and Toronto selection benefits from Martin...
Suniel Shetty, Kamal Haasan honor Wing Commander Namansh Syal
Actor Suniel Shetty initiated the 10-kilometer portion of WNC Half Marathon 2025 alongside son Ahan Shetty, performer Riteish Deshmukh and naval commander Krishna Swaminathan. The Border star expressed sorrow over Wing Commander Namansh Syal's death following a Tejas fighter jet accident at the Dubai Air Show while praising military personnel for their dedication to national service. Kamal Haasan and Sonu Sood separately conveyed sympathy through social media tributes honoring the pilot's sacrifice during the aerial demonstration. Emirati defense authorities provided ceremonial recognition before repatriating Syal's remains via dedicated aircraft transport to India. Investigators have launched formal proceedings to determine the crash...
Sunny Hinduja honors spy Ravindra Kaushik 11 years after 'Adrishya'
Actor Sunny Hinduja commemorated the 11th anniversary of the television series Adrishya by sharing video content about his portrayal of intelligence operative Ravindra Kaushik. The performer reflected on representing the theater artist who was recruited by the Research and Analysis Wing at 23 for infiltration operations requiring cultural transformation and language mastery before crossing into Pakistan as Nabi Ahmed Shakir. Kaushik obtained legal credentials and penetrated military finance departments while ascending to a major rank before his exposure through a captured associate in 1983. Following arrest and torture, his death sentence was converted to life imprisonment, which ended with his passing in Mianwali detention facility...
Adah Sharma mourns the loss of beloved grandmother Paati
Actress Adah Sharma lost her grandmother to complications from ulcerative colitis and diverticulitis following several weeks of hospital treatment in Mumbai. The performer shared an exceptionally close relationship with her elder relative, frequently posting celebratory content under the Party with Paati theme that gained widespread attention across social platforms. Sharma and her mother will conduct memorial services in their Kerala hometown to honor the family matriarch who provided emotional support and resided with the actress. The grandmother had celebrated a milestone birthday months earlier with family members participating in cake ceremonies and musical entertainment that Sharma documented through video recordings. The...
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