In Leander Paes’s words, revisiting the famous Lee-Hesh journey for Break Point has been a “healing process”. Reminiscing about their days on the international tennis circuit for the ZEE5 project must have not been easy. What had started out as a dream run for Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi in the world of men’s doubles tennis — as they picked up two Grand Slam titles in 1999 in quick succession, followed by the 2001 French Open win — had an acrimonious end in 2002. The duo paired up for some tournaments in the following years, before parting ways again in late 2011.

With the seven-part series, filmmakers Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari have attempted to examine what went wrong with the partnership, while reliving their glorious years. Bhupathi admits he had his share of apprehensions before walking into the project. “My main reservation was whether the story would be told independently. Would we be able to give our entire perspective?”

His fears were put to rest after a conversation with the director duo. “Nitesh and Ashwiny gave us an incredible amount of confidence. They said it was their goal to keep it raw, and to get other people in our ecosystem to give their perspective,” says Bhupathi.

Paes believes the series was a much-needed exercise for the two to clear the air. “Mahesh and I got a chance to talk about things that were left unsaid. We got a chance to have conversations that were important to have. At the same time, we laughed at some of the things we had done. The respect and the brotherly bond that we have, has stood the test of time.”

Their split dashed the hopes of countless Indians who revelled in seeing the duo bag title on title. However, Bhupathi urges fans to see the silver lining in the situation. “I would like people to appreciate that we were able to achieve what we did. There was a time when things were great between us, and [we achieved] success. There were also times when things weren’t as great between us, but we were able to put [our differences] aside, play and win accolades for the country.”

Lara Dutta is using the extra time provided by the Coronavirus lockdown to enroll in two courses
Sonil Dedhia (HINDUSTAN TIMES; April 26, 2020)

“My husband (Mahesh Bhupathi) says I had locked him down even before our Prime Minister Narendra Modi did,” quips Lara Dutta who is practising self quarantine by spending quality time with her family.

Lara is also keeping herself busy by enrolling in online courses. “I have gone back to studying, something I wanted to do for a long time. I have signed up with Harvard University for two courses (Ancient Egypt and Pryamids of Giza, and Christianity Through its Scriptures). These were subjects that I always found fascinating but never had the time. I have an eight-year-old daughter and a husband working from home and also the entire house to look after so it’s been quite hectic,” she shares.

The actor adds she has no complaints: “It isn’t as bad as it seems. We have been in lockdown for over a month. I feel life has just slowed down which is a great thing as it has given us time to indulge in things which we otherwise don’t have the time for. Like, Mahesh had never entered the kitchen but our daughter (Saira) made him do it and cook her lunch. He also planted a few saplings earlier this week with her. We also exercise together, so it’s like spending quality time together. I can’t say that I have been bored or have an urge to do anything.”

Lara marks her digital debut in the series Hundred where she will be seen playing a cop. Talking about exploring the new medium she says, “I have always been fascinated by the digital medium because of the variety of content that is available. The writing is far superior to the film medium. I wasn’t actively looking for a role but when this came to me, it was an extremely layered and complex character which I haven’t been able to explore in my career so far. It was a great opportunity for me to do something new.”

BOMBAY TIMES (March 31, 2019)

Lara Dutta has always lived life on her own terms. “From the day that I entered the industry, I’ve hated being labelled. So, all my efforts have always been about doing something new,” she tells us. The actress, who forayed into production a while ago, has now turned entrepreneur with a beauty range that she soon plans to expand. Excerpts from an interview with BT on her plans...

Of late, you have been very selective about your acting assignments. Are you planning to turn full-time producer?
Life has changed over the last few years; my priorities have changed and things have been different on the professional front as well. I have moved from being just an actor to being a producer, and it’s not your usual ‘actress-producer’ tag. I didn’t want to make films in which I was acting. The move to be a producer was triggered by the fact that there was so much incredible material available. I’ve loved reading all my life — I have vociferously read books, newspapers and magazines and in the process, I came across these incredible stories that I felt strongly about. That’s why, in the past two years, I have curated material in an attempt to find the right medium for every story. I won’t say that I am just a producer; once an actress, always an actress and even at the age of 60, if you put me in front of the camera, I would be happy.

As an actress, is the transition also happening in terms of the platform where you perform? You have worked on Gurinder Chadha’s international TV show Beecham House...
That opportunity came out of the blue, when Gurinder asked me if I would be interested in playing Begum Samru. It’s a character I have followed and loved for many years. I shot for the show in Jaipur last year and we will premiere internationally on April 7. It’s the first time I’ve done something in English. Though most people thought that my orientation was there rather than in Hindi cinema, it took me 14 years to get there (laughs!). Working in a medium and set-up that’s different from films has been very interesting.

Does that mean that you will not act in Hindi movies now?
Of course, I will. In fact, we had planned a sequel to Chalo Dilli, titled Chalo China. Eros and I owned the IP on that project equally, and we had completed a lot of work on that film, but because of some unavoidable reasons, it got buried for a while. But now, the project has been revived. I hadn’t thought of starring in a movie this year, but Chalo China is happening and it's a fun film, especially for the loyal fans of Chalo Dilli. To put it simply, Chalo China is like Chalo Dilli on steroids (laughs!). Both Vinay (Pathak) and I are reprising our roles and it’ll be a bigger and more entertaining experience.

Are you also looking at platforms like TV and the digital space as a producer?
I was lucky enough to step into production even before the digital revolution began, so my company already had content that could be formatted for different platforms. Currently, we have a fantastic series that we are doing internationally, in collaboration with a big production company in the US. Its subject is sensitive and also relevant to the current global scenario. We’ve got the rights to the book, The Meadow, written by two award-winning journalists, Adrian Levy and Cathy Scott-Clark. The series has been a huge learning experience for us as small independent producers from India. It’s been a whole new world, the way they work in the West. In Bollywood, work relationships are very personal, and everyone adjusts, but overseas, everything is done by the book. Timelines are sacrosanct, and you have to have your paperwork in place before you begin shooting. Apart from production, I am also doing a series of interviews with new-generation, pathbreaking and influential young entrepreneurs for a UAE-based network. The shoot for that chat show will kick-start this month.

Apart from the Chalo Dilli sequel, is there any other film that you’re looking to produce? There was news last year that you are producing a film on the women’s basketball team from Chhattisgarh…
Yes, we have the rights to that project and we’re attempting it as an international film, the same way Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire was made. Basically, it’s stories that originate from India, but are meant to reach a wider audience around the world. We also have another film, Kahin Door, which is being directed by Sushil Rajpal, who is a National Award-winning filmmaker. It was meant to be a smaller film, but it’s become bigger now. We now have a bigger actor attached to the project.

Women are constantly working towards breaking the glass ceiling, especially in cinema. As a producer, what is your career aim?
In Bollywood, everybody waits for an announcement of actors signing films with top production houses. So, my focus is to make a production house that slowly builds itself and becomes that big. At some point of time, it won’t be about who I am working with or signing on for a movie, but about our production house creating acclaimed content and building that kind of prestige in the industry. That’s what I want to build my way towards. Also, maybe be it’s a little premature, but I know from within that I want to be a director. I feel that’s going to happen sooner or later.

Are you on a quest to reinvent yourself?
The quest isn’t about reinvention as much as it is about growth. Every new decade in your life will bring you new goals. I don’t see myself as reinventing the old Lara. I just never looked back. I have never rested on the laurel that 19 years ago, I won the Miss Universe title. For the last five years, I’ve been mentoring beauty pageant contestants with the Times of India, to help them achieve their dreams and goals, but I’ve never rested on past glory. What I like about myself the most is that I’ve changed considerably in the last 19 years as a person. Today, when I look back, it feels like that was somebody else’s life. From the day that I entered the industry, I’ve hated being labelled. So, all my efforts have always been about doing something new. I may be articulate, but if my opinion doesn’t add value to a situation, I see no point in opening my mouth. I would rather focus on things that make a difference to me and my life. That is why I spent the last few years creating my own brand, Arias. It’s part of something I am doing with Mahesh (Bhupathi, husband) and it’s part of a larger plan. Arias Skin Care is something that I’ve worked on for the last few years, making sure that we formulate the best products that we can give the Indian market. The idea essentially stems from the fact that international cosmetic and skin-care brands don’t create anything specific for Indian skin types or climatic conditions. I have used products from around the world and I know that there’s nothing tailormade for us. Arias is going to be launched at the beauty world trade fair in Dubai, in mid-April, corresponding with my birthday. But that’s just the beginning of the brand. In the consequent months, Arias will encompass other products like clothing, furniture and more. It’s a bit scary because there is massive amount of input that goes into creating something like this.

You recently posted about your eighth marriage anniversary on social media. Does personal life take a backseat when you dedicate time to your entrepreneurial dreams?
It doesn’t feel like eight years at all. Actually, it’s been eight years of marriage and two years of knowing Mahesh before that, so it’s been 10 years in total. I think it was a shock for both of us that we’ve been together for a decade. Time has flown by and it’s been good fun being by Mahesh's side. Our little kid, Saira, takes up all our energy that’s left... Life’s busy and it’s all good as both Mahesh and I try to be good parents.

How valuable is the support of your husband and family, especially when you’re out there pursuing your ambitions?
I come from humble beginnings. I didn’t have a dad who had bags of money and the disposition that, ‘Jao beta, jo tumhe karna hai karo. I'll finance whatever you want to do in life’. Not having that creates a hunger within you to succeed at all cost. I also married a man who was self-made and came from a similar background. Mahesh has always pushed me hard to achieve more. He sees my potential and what I am capable of doing. I always tell him and myself that I never want to sit at home doing nothing, because I would drive him and myself mad. I love challenging myself and putting myself in situations which seem to be beyond my capabilities. I never saw myself being an entrepreneur; in fact, I wanted to be a journalist. I wanted to be a war correspondent just like my idol, Christiane Amanpour. That’s the kind of stories that I wanted to tell and now, that’s what I am doing.

Last year, when the #MeToo movement took Bollywood by storm, you and Mahesh were vocal in your support of the campaign...
Last year saw some great conversations in the film industry. The #MeToo movement and the discussions on gender disparity, in terms of remuneration and opportunities, have brought many truths out in the open. Talking about these things also brings a lot of backlash, because at the end of the day, the film industry operates on personal equations. So, taking a stand on such subjects can fetch some amount of backlash, but when Mahesh and I took a stand on the #MeToo movement, we were supported by most quarters. When it comes to pay parity between men and women, there are girls in the industry who can initiate conversations and make a difference, but they don’t do so. My only request to all the women in the film industry is that when you take up a cause, whether it’s #MeToo or pay parity, we should follow it regardless of where the stick falls, on our side or the other. It’s important to support the cause regardless of the outcome.

Natasha Coutinho (MUMBAI MIRROR; April 3, 2018)

Prabhu Dheva, who turns 45 today, had an early celebration on the sets of the dance reality show Dance India Dance Li’l Masters. The guest judge was joined by regulars Chitrangda Singh, Siddharth Anand and Marzi Pestonji as he cut the cake while contestants paid him tributes with performances on his hit songs “Muqabla”, “Sari Ke Fall Sa” and “Gandi Baat”.

Meanwhile, Lara Dutta, who turns 40 on April 16, was in for a bigger surprise on the reality show High Fever… Dance Ka Naya Tevar, on which she is one of the judges. In-between performances, the actress and former pageant queen’s six-year-old daughter Saira emerged on stage, her face hidden behind balloons as she sang the birthday song for her mother. While a teary-eyed Lara rushed to her daughter, co-judge Ahmed Khan sprang another surprise on the crowd – an audio-visual of Lara’s husband, ace tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, sharing a special message for the birthday girl. Celebrations were rounded off with a cake and Saira’s spirited performance on the song “Swag Se Swagat”.

A visibly overwhelmed Lara said that she has celebrated birthdays on sets before but this one was a first on many counts. “I have never ever had my daughter be a part of anything at work. It’s amazing when I get a chance to see her, especially on a day that I know I am going be at the studio the whole day. Also, Mahesh never says any of the things when I am with him, so it’s a big deal that he did so and on national television,” she added.

 

Sanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; December 20, 2016)

BOMBAY TIMES (April 17, 2016)

Lara Dutta produced Chalo Dilli four years ago. Now, she is ready to helm a project...
Chaya Unnikrishnan (DNA; October 6, 2015)


It’s been four years since she produced her first film, Chalo Dilli, starring her and Vinay Pathak. A sequel, Chalo China, was announced in March 2014, but there was no progress on that. Ask Lara about the delay and she says, “That film is locked and loaded. We have had some issues in the past, there have been blockages with the previous setup. Once we get past that, we will see.”

About why there hasn’t been any other film from her banner, she says, “I am not a huge production house like UTV or Eros with 15 directors on board. I want to make films that are high on content and not huge blockbusters. Such stories won’t come by everyday — it’s not like you go shopping and get it in the chana market (laughs). But now I have got two lovely scripts, and I will talk more about that when the time is right. You will see more of me (she has a small role in Fitoor and plays a lawyer in Azhar) and my production ventures next year,” she says enthusiastically. And, no, she won’t be acting in either of the two films that she is producing.

Besides returning to acting and producing, Lara is also planning to take up direction in the near future. She says, “I would love to direct, but technically I am not prepared for it. My energies are focussed on producing my two films. Mahesh and I have been thinking about me going back and studying direction and I want to do that.”

Lara Dutta, wants to play fun, out-of-the-box characters now
Chaya Unnikrishnan (DNA; September 30, 2015)


You made your debut opposite Akshay Kumar in Andaaz and now your comeback film is also with Akshay…
(Smiles) That’s just a coincidence. Honestly, I was enjoying my time with my daughter Saira and if I had to leave her for a particular period of time to shoot for a film, in all probability it was only Akshay who could have convinced me! It’s fun to be part of an Akshay film, it’s like working with family. What’s more, I could take my daughter along with me, so I had a good time. Also, the character that I am playing in the film is something that you have never seen me doing before. Yes, I have done a lot of comedy films, but most of them had an ensemble cast and humour was created around other characters. But in this I am the key comic character. Plus, she has a diabolical streak to her. She has this chasmish look, is quiet and mousy — these little traits appealed to me and the fact that there was no pressure to look glamorous!

Did you miss being away from the screen?
I wouldn’t say I missed it that much because becoming a mom really changes your priorities overnight. The first few years of a child are the most important as that is the time they form impressions. Much was going on with Mahesh (Bhupathi) as he was busy setting up his tennis league besides playing, so it was vital that one parent was constant. My first priority was Saira. It’s only when you actually get back on the sets that you think you probably did miss it.

You are playing a small role in Fitoor as well.
Gattu (Abhishek Kapoor) and I have known each other since we were teenagers. Both of us had done a music video together years ago, which we call our masterpiece (laughs). We kept in touch. When he came over and narrated the character to me I found it interesting. It is the only character that does not exist in the book (the film is based on Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations). It also gave me an opportunity to work with the newer lot of actors.

What kind of roles are you looking at doing now?
I have been lucky so far. I got to play an elegant, sophisticated and intelligent woman in Fitoor, a fun character in Singh Is Bliing and in Azhar, I am playing a plucky lawyer. Filmmakers today are actually writing different characters and looking at actors who can convincingly portray them. I am having the most fun I have ever had in the industry now. It is not about being a leading lady to Akshay or Salman. Just being a romantic lead is over and done with. Today’s characters require acting chops and they are real, the kind I always wanted to do. However, being part and parcel of Bollywood, you have to play the leading lady for ‘x’ amount of films. But yes, great characters are being written for women, which was not the case even seven or eight years ago. And, we can continue to work well into our thirties, which is good. Today, there are a bunch of fantastic directors like Bejoy Nambiar, Dibakar Bannerjee — I did Bejoy’s David when Saira was five months old — and others. I enjoy watching films like Fukrey where the female characters are well written and still remembered. I want to play fun, out-of-the-box characters. I am past the point of playing safe, now I want to play unsafe.

Priyanka Chopra is making her international TV show debut with Quantico. You both began your career together. Your take?
It’s incredible what that girl has been able to accomplish. The entire country is looking forward to it. Unfortunately, in our line people are not so happy with others people’s success, but the energy that is shown around PC’s show is of the rare kind. The industry people are behind her and I genuinely hope this girl is able to break through.

Did you ever think of crossing over?
I had the offers and the opportunity during my time as Miss Universe. It would have entailed me and my family moving to the US, but I chose not to do that.

You have judged a beauty pageant on TV. Has anything else interested you on the small screen?
I have been getting offers to judge different kinds of shows, but TV requires a huge commitment. You have to give 12-13 hours in a day, which is taxing. I did that show because it was about mentoring girls for the international beauty pageant and that is something I have experienced. Besides, everything has to balance out — my career and home.

Finally, do you feel that today more women-centric films are being made than in the past?
Yes, and there’s a simple reason for that. Today’s girls are better actors than boys! It may sound biased, but it’s true, whether it’s Kangana (Ranaut), Anushka (Sharma) PC, etc. Let me put it this way — there are more women who are better than men, and filmmakers have no choice, but to write great roles for them.

Hiren Kotwani (BOMBAY TIMES; August 10, 2015)

Barely two months since Bhushan Kumar's company Super Cassettes Industries Pvt Ltd (SCIPL, also known as T-Series) and Blue Whale Motion Pictures (BWMP, comprising Mahesh Bhupathi and Virendra Arora, and represented in their business dealings through Prerna Arora and Arjun N Kapoor) entered into an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) to jointly produce Namastey England starring Akshay Kumar to be directed by Vipul Shah, things have soured between the two production houses. In a complaint to the police, the former accuses the latter of having set up dummy companies entities and entered into agreements and negotiations in respect of the film's rights. The complaint also states that Bhupathi's company has entered into agreements worth Rs 75 crore in respect of the worldwide rights of the movie.

SCIPL's contention - that when a production house has got into an agreement with another to make a film, it's unfair and unethical of the second company to sell the rights to third parties - is very much fair and valid. Moreover, they had also paid BWMP a certain amount on signing the MoU and had further invested in skill, labour and time towards the making of the film and the music.

However, following reports of BWMP making the said film with another company instead, SCIPL decided to take due legal action. The latter's complaint also states, “BWMP has knowingly and with a view to earning wrongful gains for itself and at the same time for causing wrongful loss to the SCIPL, entered into arrangements with third parties relating to producing the same film containing the same story, same star cast, same director and related staff without the consent or the knowledge of the SCIPL. Such agreements with third parties could not have been entered into by BWMP otherwise than by making illegal disclosures of the confidential information and trade secrets provided by or obtained from SCIPL.“

SCIPL's complaint maintains that “BWMP is continuing with its devious plans of producing the said film through its dummy companies related concerns knowingly and dishonestly violating the valuable property rights of SCIPL.“

Ajay Kapoor of SCIPL says, “We have a valid, subsisting and irrevocably binding MoU dated June 10, 2015, wherein T-Series is co-producing the film Namastey England and is one of the owners in the IP of the film. Further, all rights in the music and audio visual of the said film have also been assigned in our favour. Any attempt by any party to circumvent and or negate the said MoU or wriggle out of the contractual obligation shall tantamount to copyright infringement, fraud, unfair business practice, dishonestly misappropriating property, criminal breach of trust, cheating, breach of confidentiality and wrongful disclosure of confidential information. We shall take all necessary steps to safeguard our rights and shall not hesitate in taking steps to file criminal complaints against all those involved in violating the terms of the agreements.“

We sent a text message to Mahesh Bhupathi, but he didn't respond till the time of going to press. 

Sonali Joshi Pitale (MID-DAY; May 21, 2015)

Ace tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi is all set to roll his third production venture with Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal in lead roles. Bhupathi has partnered with producers Virender Arora and Arjun N Kapoor for the project. The trio has earlier produced Chalo Dilli and Abhi Nahi Toh Kabhi Nahi — the latter having gone on floors early this month.

A source says, “The film is an fictional revenge thriller that revolves around a couple from Rajasthan. Richa and Ali have been finalised for it and at the moment, they are working on pre-production. The makers are keen on exploring untapped locations of the state and will begin shooting in August.”

Lara Dutta who had co-produced Chalo Dilli along with husband Bhupati, will not be a part of this film

Adds the source, “Richa and Ali have agreed to do the film. Tentatively titled Rourav, it will also have Kay Kay Menon in a pivotal role. At the moment, crew members are scouting for appropriate locations.”

Producer Arjun says, “It an out and out fiction revenge thriller. We have finalised the lead cast and will announce the rest of the cast soon. Ali will be seen in a new look and we are planning to release the film early next year.”

Lara Dutta talks about her comeback, hubby Mahesh Bhupathi's Olympics controversy, his turbulent relationship with Leander Paes and organising playdates for daughter Saira
Roshmila Bhattacharya (MUMBAI MIRROR; May 18, 2015)

Chaya Unnikrishnan (DNA; March 26, 2015)


Singh Is Bliing will see her teaming up with Akshay Kumar again after Bhagam Bhag and Housefull. “Akshay was the first reason I said yes to the film,” says Lara. Though she doesn’t divulge her role in the film, the leggy beauty says that it’s in a genre that she enjoys. “I have done comedy before, but this takes it to another level. You will see me playing a character that I have never essayed before. It is challenging,” says Lara.

As for Fitoor, it is common knowledge that it is based on Charles Dicken’s classic novel Great Expectations. While the characters of Katrina Kaif, Rekha and Aditya Roy Kapur are taken from the book, Lara’s character doesn’t exist in the novel. “It’s a new character introduced in the film, so it better be under wraps,” she grins.

Ask her about the delay in Chalo China, the sequel to Chalo Dilli and she says, “It’s Eros’ call when they want to go on the floor.” But weren’t there reports about the film being stuck due to lack of financiers as it will be shot abroad? “No, everything from the pre-production to the music is ready,” quips Lara.

The actress has just lent her name to the Fair & Lovely Foundation for women empowerment. Says Lara, “Ever since I became Miss Universe, I have been working towards gender equality. I was the goodwill ambassador for United Nations and it was important for me to find something that aligns with my thought process. For the last 10 years, this foundation has not only given scholarships to girls (for education), but has started funding their vocational training and start-ups. I was excited to meet these girls from various parts of the country.”

Sanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; January 22, 2015)

Ever heard of kids growing up together, remaining best friends through their teens, then falling in love in the blink of an eye and getting married? It happens only in Mills & Boons... and the movies.

That's the plot of Lara Dutta's comeback love story, Abhi Nahi Toh Kabhi Nahi, which is set in picturesque Darjeeling and produced by her husband, tennis ace, Mahesh Bhupathi. It pairs her with the intense Kay Kay Menon. "They're like a couple straight out of a romantic novel, lots of sparks and nok jhoks," asserts debutante director Jyothi Kapur Das.

The film also features four couples and has Rajeev Khandelwal in a guest appearance. "There are five heroes and four heroines, only Rajeev has no partner," says Jyothi.

Mirror (January 15) had earlier reported that Pankaj Kapur and daughter Sanah are a part of the ensemble cast. The director informs that Himansh Kohli who debuted in 2014 with Yaariyan will play Sanah's love interest. "They play carefree teenagers in love who haven't entered the real world yet," she adds.

After young love comes the Lara-Kay Kay duo. The director insists that the vivacious Lara is a perfect foil for the brooding actor. "I was impressed with his off the cuff one-liners during the script-reading session. He got under the skin of his character with just a few lines, he's so intuitive," she avers.

Pankaj Kapur is the star of the twilight romance. Buzz is, Pooja Bhatt will make her big screen comeback as his love interest. But all Jyothi will say about the casting coup is, "Pankaj will be romancing an actress who is also a director." 

Vickey Lalwani (MUMBAI MIRROR; October 20, 2014)

Dia Mirza is married. And she has made her preference public that she would like her first baby to be a daughter.

On October 18, when she exchanged marital vows with beau and business partner Sahil Sangha, the pandit while chanting the mantras, he happened to say, "Hum kamna karte hain ki aap jaldi ek putra ki mata bane." Immediately, Dia and her groom interrupted him and asked that they wanted a 'putri' and not a 'putra'.

The couple has known each other for almost seven years. Cupid struck early but the wedding was postponed twice, once in last November and again this January. Dia officially became Mrs Sangha at a farmhouse in Gurgaon on this Sunday in the presence of friends that included Rajkumar Hirani, Nikhil Advani, Sushmita Sen, Lara Dutta with hubby Mahesh Bhupathi, Shantanu-Nikhil and Zayed Khan among others.

Dia looked resplendent in a Ritu Kumar designed green and beige ensemble while Sahil was dapper in a Raghavendra Rathore outfit.

Mirror has learnt that Dia's mother will stay with the couple. Said a source, "Dia is very close to her mother and Sahil is extremely fond of her as well."

Hiren Kotwani (BOMBAY TIMES; October 20, 2014)