Showing posts with label Rhea Kapoor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rhea Kapoor. Show all posts
Karan Johar on Bollywood WhatsApp chats: "If those leak, I’d have to move to London"
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HINDUSTAN TIMES (July 2, 2025)
Karan Johar recently shared a hilarious and revealing insight into Bollywood’s WhatsApp groups. When asked if he’d ever consider turning those chats into a book or movie, the filmmaker said, “If anyone ever got access to those WhatsApp groups about me and many of my friends in the fraternity, I think we would have to move to London. We may not be able to continue living here.”
Speaking on Mojo Story, Karan, who once revealed having a WhatsApp group comprising actors Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Sonam A Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor, on his chat show, added that the discussions in such groups are unfiltered: “They are candid, honest, and sometimes very b**chy analysis of our immediate environment and what’s going on. We are fashion critics, we are movie critics. We are critics of everything in that group. Everyone has an opinion, and none of us can ever put those opinions out there.”
Every bride must feel like they are going on the red carpet-Rhea Kapoor
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Shivika Manchanda (BOMBAY TIMES; September 16, 2024)
Ahead of the wedding season, brides-to-be in the capital were treated to a styling masterclass at Frontier Raas with celebrity stylist and film producer Rhea Kapoor. "Delhi is my soul place. From Aisha that was based in Delhi, Sonam’s character in Khoobsurat to Kareena’s character in Crew, all my films have some connection with Delhi," said Rhea, as she began her first such masterclass.
The beginning of Rhea's styling journey
"Sonam and I were raised in a conservative Punjabi setup. Even though my father (Anil Kapoor) was an actor, my mother (Sunita Kapoor) made sure we didn't go to his sets or attend Bollywood parties or to have cine magazines in the house," shared Rhea on being kept away from her dad's stardom throughout their childhood.
She added, "When I returned to Mumbai after my college and Sonam had become a heroine, being a celebrity stylist was not a job that existed. I was dressing up Sonam anyway. In the 2000s, the idea of a girl expressing herself with fashion was hardly there. For Sonam, fashion was a way to do her own thing and we did it together."
Here's a round up of the masterclass
Ensemble
- Opt for clothes that make you feel the most comfortable.
- There’s no point following a trend that doesn’t suit you.
- Invest in good innerwear, it can help you to look neat. It even affects your posture, how clothes fit and fall on you
- Red can be overwhelming for young brides. Hot pink is a versatile colour for Indian skin. Brides can also go for pastels to experiment Understand the undertone of your skin.
- Choosing an ensemble that’s a shade deeper than your skin’s undertone will enhance your look. So a person with a pink undertone should wear pink
- Hunt for real zari borders, add it to a fabric and use them as second drapes on your wedding ensemble. It adds a sense of drama and balances the silhouette
Jewellery
- Choose a one-of-a-kind highlight piece and let it become the focus
- Mix metals and jewellery types like gold, silver, uncut or cut polki, rose gold, as it gives the jewellery a lot of character
- Dig into your lockers to find the old pieces of jewellery that haven’t been worn in a long time - Weddings are a perfect occasion to embrace heirloom jewellery
- To make sure that the attention is on the face, keep the jewellery balanced
Hair
- Hair style must be decided on the basis of your jewellery.
- Open hair can look really good with a bridal look
- Chotis with parandis will look great on brides who opt for traditional looks
- Avoid a messy front. If the neck appears too busy with heavy jewels, pull back the hair from the front and leave it open at the back
'Celebrate your heritage in your wedding silhouette’
Suggesting that brides and their family members embrace their heritage for weddings, Rhea says, “If you are confused about what to wear for your big day, start talking to your grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles. Ask them about your ancestors and the region they belong to. Research and discover the crafts and embroideries that come from those regions. Your features are aligned to your roots, so if you opt to wear something that’s a part of your heritage, you’ll look the best in that attire.”
One can also mix and match two crafts from the same region, like bandhani and patola from Gujarat, which will go well with each other, she said at the event held at the ethnicwear brand's South-ex store. "Go timeless for weddings. Choose things that are going to be cool forever, she added.
"I did not buy a single thing for my wedding day. I wore what was comfortable and meaningful to me, like my mom’s uncut pearls set. You will always remember what you carry on your big day," mentioned Rhea.
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Every girl must feel like they are going on the red carpet. You may be more of a behind-the-scenes person, but it is important to feel great and enjoy (your wedding). Do all that makes you feel like the Madhuri Dixit of your moment
Not everyone can make a Crew. It was a combination of story, casting, and marketing-Tabu
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As Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha marks her tenth film with Ajay, Tabu says secret to their enduring chemistry is that they’ve played everything from lovers to rivals
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; July 9, 2024)
First, a hit in Crew, then bagging the role of Sister Francesca in Dune: Prophecy, and now Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha—clearly Tabu is having one hell of a year.
When we tell her that, the actor laughs, saying, “I don’t set out with the ambition of proving a point with any film. I go into a project thinking, ‘How will I be interesting?’ I want to enjoy what I’m doing. I want either a cutting-edge film that gives me something different experientially, or sometimes I want to do regular, predictable [stories]. Crew came to me when I was doing Drishyam 2 [2022] and Bholaa [2023]. So, I wanted a break from that zone.”
Crew, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon alongside her, has proven that a film doesn’t need a hero for it to run to packed houses. Its success has given hope to filmmakers to develop more women-led stories.
“Not everyone can make a Crew. It was a combination of story, casting, and marketing. But if a few people are encouraged to make films with women [leading them] because of Crew’s success, it is heartening. It speaks volumes about the conviction of the makers, Rhea Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor. Rhea always believed it would be a Rs 100-crore film. I look at success differently. But she wanted to make a statement and was able to.”
Now, Tabu is reuniting with one of her oldest friends, Ajay Devgn, in Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha. The romantic drama marks their tenth film together. What’s the secret to their enduring chemistry?
“When we say yes to a film, the story means something to us. You can’t define good chemistry. We don’t feed off each other’s energies. But we don’t repeat our dynamics. In some films, we’re pitted against each other; in others, we’re romantically paired. There is freshness to the casting. In this film, what works is that audiences have seen us together for so many years. To them, it’s believable that these two people haven’t met in a long time. People tend to believe that Ajay and I are two people in love, who couldn’t meet and are meeting after eons.”
The drama is her first collaboration with director Neeraj Pandey. She says that he has a knack for moulding his actors beautifully. “He will mould you in every take, with the brief he gives you. By the third take, he will want you to reimagine your approach. He’ll say, ‘Let’s try it with a smile.’”
Diljit Dosanjh usually sings on a high scale. Here, we made him sing on a low scale-Akshay & IP Singh
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Having crafted one original and two re-imagined numbers for Crew, composer duo Akshay & IP Singh on the liberties they enjoyed while working on the Tabu, Kareena and Kriti starrer
Sonia Lulla (MID-DAY; March 26, 2024)
Rendered by B Praak and Asees Kaur, Akshay & IP Singh’s composition Dar Ba Dar was a track safely guarded by Rhea Kapoor who admired it when she first heard it, several years ago. It wasn’t until Crew came along that the song found a suitable home.
“Rhea, who had been listening to it since we first played it for her, contacted us to use it for this film,” recalls Akshay of the Friday release, adding, “There was no script that demanded this song before Crew, but when this was made, the song was a fitting [addition]. She wanted us to see the film so that we could make some minor tweaks for it to fit the story, and that’s how this number came about,” says Akshay, who calls the track “special” given that it resulted from a casual jamming session with Singh.
“Until now, it was only [played] on the piano. But Rhea encouraged us by stating that even if it was a soft romantic number, we could venture into an electronic zone. We are glad that it plays at an integral part in the film,” he says of the Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon starrer.
When Rhea asked the musician duo to watch the film and introduce suitable tweaks to the track to make it “fit the movie”, the composers realized that there were “more situations” in the film to which they could contribute their skills.
“We went through the catalogue of the [music label] and arrived at two past numbers that we could re-imagine,” says Singh, as Akshay adds, “In the film, [some characters] are seen smuggling gold. That’s why we zeroed in on Sona Kitna Sona. Similarly, Choli Ke Peeche was selected for another appropriate situation.”
Credits have been retained for the original singers of Choli Ke Peeche, including Ila Arun and Alka Yagnik. “We know remakes are not appreciated, and that’s why we call them reimagined numbers—because, apart from the hook line, it’s like a fresh composition. We’ve retained the original integrity. There’s a reason why a song was loved. If we do something wrong, we’ll [invite criticism]. So, the songs are like the originals, and we’ve kept the original vocals of Ila ji and Alka ji. Sonically, though, it has a contemporary treatment,” says Akshay.
Singh adds, “We wanted to retain the song’s legacy, flavours, and essence, and add our tadka to it. We jammed along and came up with the Punjabi and hip-hop bits.”
Given that Diljit Dosanjh features in the offering, approaching him to render this new version was a no-brainer. “Diljit usually sings on a high scale. Here, we made him sing on a low scale. So, while this is not typically his sound, [it is enjoyable]. We had 30 minutes [to record it], and he gave us everything we needed.”
Dolly Singh and I went through six rounds of audition, and two chemistry tests with Bhumi Pednekar-Shibani Bedi
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Shibani, who bagged Thank You For Coming after six rounds of auditions, insists content creators don’t have easy inroad into movies
Priyanka Sharma (MID-DAY; October 11, 2023)
Thank You For Coming is the plot twist that Shibani Bedi didn’t see coming. The actor-content creator was on the verge of making peace with her unfruitful acting journey when she got an audition call for Rhea Kapoor’s production, starring Bhumi Pednekar. “At that time, I was giving auditions five times a week, and barely one or two projects would work out. I thought I should accept that I failed at it,” she recalls.
Today, she is winning praise for her performance as an independent single mother in the dramedy that also stars Shehnaaz Gill, and content creators Dolly Singh and Kusha Kapila. Even as content creators and influencers are segueing into movies, Bedi rubbishes the notion that they have it easy.
“People presume getting roles in movies is easy [for us]. Sometimes it may be so, when the stakes are low, but getting primary roles is a tough nut to crack. I gave two rounds of auditions for Thank You, but didn’t hear back for 25 days. Then, actor-comedian Sumukhi Suresh shared my number with Rhea, who was looking for Delhi-based actors with good comic timing. In half an hour, I was on a call with Rhea. She didn’t know I had already auditioned for the film, so I sent her [my audition tape]. Then more [audition] rounds followed. Dolly and I went through six rounds of audition, and two chemistry tests with Bhumi.”
Besides the creatively enriching experience that the film was for her, Bedi will remember it for Pednekar’s warmth and rare humility.
“I haven’t met someone who approaches people with so much empathy. Bhumi is a star, she could’ve cut our scenes off or got our close-ups cut off. But she is the most secure person I’ve worked with. She was so warm from day one—she would initiate conversations, invite us to her room and have coffee with us.”
Battle For Bittora will 100 per cent happen-Rhea Kapoor
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Seven years since announcing Battle For Bittora with Sonam, producer Rhea says she won’t give up on the ‘most romantic script’ she has worked on
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; October 10, 2023)
With Thank You for Coming in theatres and The Crew wrapped up, it might just be the time for producer Rhea Kapoor to go back to the love story that had won her heart years ago. In 2016, she had announced Battle For Bittora, a romantic comedy featuring actor-sister Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan. Seven years on, she still has the rights to Anuja Chauhan’s popular novel.
“Honestly, it’s one of my favourite scripts. It just hasn’t been the right time to start making the film. It’s definitely on the cards,” says Rhea.
Recently, Sonam revealed that Battle For Bittora will be among the films she will front next year, adding that the team is currently looking for the male lead and a director. Chauhan’s novel tells the story of childhood friends-turned-sweethearts, Sarojini and Zain, who battle it out at elections, putting their love to the test. Does the fact that the story is set against the backdrop of a political battle make it a tricky project to pull off? Rhea says that in such subjects, authenticity is the aim.
“I want the story to be told as authentically as possible, and ensure we do full justice to the palette. Right actors are integral to the film. The script is the most romantic one we have worked on. We don’t want to compromise on any aspect.”
It is hard to put together a rom-com in an industry that is obsessed with crime thrillers and actioners. But Rhea has always pushed films she believed in—be it Khoobsurat (2014) or Veere Di Wedding (2018)—and it will be the same for Battle For Bittora.
“Many scripts take a while to get off the ground. Veere Di Wedding was developed over three years. [Work on] The Crew started right after Veere, and it’s done only now. Bittora, too, has been in development for a while. My father Anil Kapoor has a principle: push yourself to make the content better. We work as a boutique production house where development is serious business. I’ll never give up on the movie; it’s my favourite. It will 100 per cent happen. But I want all the pieces to come together.”
Rhea Kapoor; (right) Fawad Khan was the original choice for the male lead
Thank You For Coming is like the Hangover, but for orgasms-Rhea Kapoor
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That’s how Rhea Kapoor describes Thank You For Coming. We catch up with her, director Karan Boolani and writer Radhika Anand, who all believe that it’s high time women claimed their raunchy side
Aastha Atray Banan (MID-DAY; October 8, 2023)
“When I was wondering who to go with my three-page pitch, I could only think of Rhea [Kapoor],” says screenwriter Radhika Anand, “My idea was so ridiculous that I didn’t think any other producer [other] than her would have the ba**s to even hear it out. It was love at first sight.” That pitch manifested into Thank You For Coming, which released this Friday.
Starring Bhumi Pednekar and a host of social media creators such as Kusha Kapila and Dolly Alhuwalia, the film directed by Karan Boolani and produced by Rhea Kapoor is about women and their search for the elusive orgasm. “You were so happy last night [at the premiere],” Kapoor squeals excitedly at Anand, who has also written 2023’s Shilpa Shetty Kundra-starrer Sukhee.
“I was going through a moment after Veere Di Wedding. I don’t even do that much press… you know me, you guys have seen me grow up since Aisha. I can’t make movies as projects or to make money,” says Kapoor.
“I want my audiences to have fun, but the movies always have to have some intent. I can’t change my wiring; the only thing that keeps me sane is knowing I am being true to my heart. Radhika’s idea made me feel excitement and fear. I thought ‘OMG, this is the next step’.”
“We needed to speak about this conflict between knowing better and your conditioning—[between] what you are supposed to do, ought to do, and want to do. This movie is like the Hangover, but for orgasms. And Radhika came from a very honest space.”
Kapoor, who has produced Aisha (2010), Khoobsurat (2014) and Veere Di Wedding (2018) has a knack for making it flamboyant yet keeping it real. This is also the first film that doesn’t star her sister, Sonam; but it is the directorial debut of her husband, Boolani who comes from advertising. He has directed ads for Pepsi and Google, and also made the documentary, The Healing Feeling. When we ask Boolani how he prepared himself to direct a female sex comedy written by two women, produced by a woman, and about the female orgasm, he laughs, “I know less about women now!”
But quickly adds, “It was like directing any other movie. In the end, it’s filmmaking. It’s storytelling, and it’s a script. You always look to empathise with the characters. That’s what I did. It’s my first film so I was discovering myself and the tools available to me. And I leaned on my writers and producers for their expertise.”
He admits to have been party to a lot of girl talk, thanks to hanging out with the Kapoor sisters, and their gal pals, which include designer-actor Masaba Gupta and food entrepreneur Pooja Dhingra. Kapoor confesses that the conversations she had with her single friends during the pandemic added to the core of the movie.
“The movie is about connections and relationships—with others and yourself—and sex is a big part of that. This is the story of every girl; this is how we feel. It’s about looking in, and following your voice.”
For Anand, the process of writing with women and for women was, “the most enriching part. Here was a female producer, and my co-writer was [stand-up comedienne] Prashasti Singh. We became a gang. A lot of it does come from personal experience… strange anecdotes from all our lives. For the first time, I didn’t feel even a bit of hesitation for what I was saying in a scene because I knew they would understand.”
This is where Kapoor chimes in with a laugh, “Writing it was such a safe experience. It has been a masterclass in what it feels like to be a woman.”
She is right.
We have gotten used to making male-centric sex comedies, usually starring even the same actors. Remember Tushar Kapoor and Riteish Deshmukh in Kyaa Kool Hai Hum? Anand’s case in point: “We were very candid and raw. And yes, this is how women speak, no matter what you think!”
It also doesn’t stoop to male-bashing. “All the men who may have treated the main character badly, also have an arc. There is a reason why they are how they are,” she says.
The ultimate vote of confidence for Boolani came when his mother, who is a cinema buff and watches a movie every Friday, liked it. “She sounded nervous, and I could feel that. But when we organized a screening for her and her friends, she said, ‘OK, this is great. I can ask everyone to see it.’ That’s when I smiled. Phew!”
Radhika Anand, writer, Karan Boolani and Rhea Kapoor
We couldn’t go to Kareena Kapoor, Tabu and offer something that they already have done before-Rhea Kapoor
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Asserting that it’s ‘not impossible’ to pull off all-woman films in Bollywood, The Crew maker Rhea says the key was to find novel subject worthy of Tabu, Kareena and Kriti
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; October 5, 2023)
Last November, a leading fashion magazine’s cover featured The Crew actors Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon together. That was enough to send the internet into a tizzy. So, one can only imagine the anticipation around the Rhea Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor production. Bringing the three actors, each at the top of her game, together signals the industry’s evolution—it has gone from betting big only on male stars to acknowledging the talent and box-office draw of leading ladies.
But an all-woman film doesn’t come without its challenges. A prime example is the Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt-starrer Jee Le Zaraa, which has yet to go on floors, two years since its announcement. Is it hard to pull off women-centric projects?
Rhea says, “It’s not a good narrative to suggest that women are difficult. We had made Veere Di Wedding [to dispel that narrative]. Leading actresses, much like their male counterparts, are busy professionals with multiple commitments. In such cases, two things are paramount—to align them with your creative vision, and then align them logistically. This is where it becomes a task, but [it works out] if you have the right intention with a film and are focused on it.”
Announced in late 2022, Rajesh Krishnan’s directorial venture rolled in November and is now wrapped up. Rhea deems The Crew her most ambitious project to date, and it’s Ektaa and her faith that made it happen.
“We didn’t give up, no matter what came our way. We have tried something new with this film in terms of plot, treatment and palette. We couldn’t go to Bebo and Tabu, and offer something that they already have done before, and expect them to hop on board. They have done it all in their careers. Everyone put their heads together and we worked hard to offer them something new. I agree it is not easy [to pull off an all-woman film], that’s why so few of them get made. But it’s not impossible.”
The dramedy’s secret sauce is Diljit Dosanjh, reminds Rhea. “Every time people say there are three forces in the film, I remind them there are four. I can’t be more thankful to him for pushing for it to happen.”
The idea of a woman in gorgeous clothes and having a good time is rubbished-Rhea Kapoor
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As she backs Thank You For Coming, Rhea on the difficulties of making a chick flick in Bollywood and changing perception of women-led cinema
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; September 27, 2023)
What’s the point of making movies as a female producer in this industry if you can’t pull off the impossible,” asks Rhea Kapoor. She is referring to going against the flow and making chick flicks in an industry that is quick to label them frivolous. But her next, Thank You For Coming, addresses a pertinent subject—the Bhumi Pednekar-starrer tells the story of a woman who has never experienced an orgasm.
She elaborates, “People think that female-led rom-coms are frivolous and meaningless. Rom-coms are hard to crack because the genre is constantly reinventing itself. I’ve grown up with this genre, but all my references were American. Why can’t we give young girls Indian references?”
It wasn’t easy for Rhea and co-producer Ektaa Kapoor to get the movie—also starring Kusha Kapila, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh and Shibani Bedi— off the ground. Their faith was rewarded as Karan Boolani’s directorial venture premièred at the recent Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
“When we make such movies, we are told, ‘Oh, this is floozy.’ But this film went to TIFF, and it’s so validating. Such movies are hard to get off the ground. I have privilege; my father [Anil Kapoor] is a powerful man. I started making movies when I was 21, I am 36 today, and this is my fourth film. So, you do the math!”
Barbie’s mammoth success has taught the filmmaking world that movies can’t be designed only for the male half of the population. It’s a lesson Rhea knew early on, which made her back Aisha (2010), Khoobsurat (2014), and team up with Ektaa on Veere Di Wedding (2018). Together, they want to change the perception of women-led cinema.
“Taylor Swift is affecting economies, Beyoncé is a star. I’ve always been confident about chick flicks. Ektaa’s mom [Shobha Kapoor] loved Veere Di Wedding. When Sex And The City returned [as a movie], we queued up to watch it. I know I have a tribe and people are ignorant to dismiss that audience,” she states, before adding, “My biggest fear is women’s stories being seen as valid only if they are sacrificial. No one calls action films, where men have guns and shiny cars, frivolous. But [the idea of] a woman in gorgeous clothes and having a good time is rubbished. On the contrary, it needs to be celebrated.”
Harsh Varrdhan and I have major fights. We had a fight last night also... a big fight-Anil Kapoor
8:18 PM
An animated, cinematic chat with Anil Kapoor and Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor
Anshul Chaturvedi (BOMBAY TIMES; July 22, 2023)
Stepping into the midst of an animated discussion between Harsh Varrdhan and Anil Kapoor is reminiscent of a scene from Shakti or perhaps Trishul; the edginess that, despite being very palpable, never gets hostile, the firmness of views held – with the younger generation holding them more firmly – and the familiarity that comes from the two parties being frequent sparring partners. It is interesting, even fun, to be the fly on the wall, sometimes engaging and questioning, sometimes just watching. Here’s what you take away:
Harsh and Anil have a, shall we say, divergent, take on how Harsh has charted, and is charting, his career in cinema. Anil would perhaps like the son to be a little flexible in a few things, but that is the one thing Harsh isn’t comfortable being. “I am very particular about the things I like and dislike,” he tells you emphatically.
“I am very clear about my tastes in all aspects of my life – whether it’s movies, the way I dress, the way I look at my life, and it’s all very clear to me. I have very strong instincts, and I really, really listen to those instincts. The worst thing that you can do is betray those instincts, I feel because in the long run, you know, then you have regrets. When things go wrong, I don’t blame anyone. I don’t say that it was this person’s fault or that person’s fault. There is a complete, 100% accountability, and I am kind of ready to live and die by those choices.”
Anil is watching, expressionless, his face not giving away his take on this “live and die by those choices” sentiment. Is it a challenge as a parent, sometimes, to get across a divergent viewpoint in the face of such strong views? Anil, after all, has seen the ups and downs of the industry and navigated it fairly successfully, staying relevant for over forty years now, still going strong, doing more projects than his son. How does he share a point with Harsh which may differ from Harsh’s own?
“There are times when we have these discussions, and it’s okay... I sometimes suggest, as Sunita said – a ‘come halfway’ kind of situation (referring to an Insta post from her after Ray released). But then, what makes me happy is not the thought that he becomes the biggest star in the country; that’s not my ambition. My ambition is that he is respected, and he’s happy doing what he is doing. And automatically, if you work hard, you do things, you make those choices – and if that is the way bigger success comes, I think that will be much more solid.”
“That’s sweeter and long-lasting,” adds Harsh.
Are you comparing him with his compatriots professionally, because that’s what we do in India, right? Sharma ji ka beta and all that – does that happen? “Obviously, it’s very, very natural.” And do you say it to him?
“I do, but in a very positive way. There are a lot of ways to tell. Not pumping him up unnecessary or inflating his ego... not in a way that it sounds like I am trying to, you know… (pause) if I do it also, he is so sharp, he knows (if I’m praising him excessively) – ‘why are you trying? I can see through you’ (laughs). So I have to be very real with him, and keep on giving a reality check.”
Does Harsh believe in the idea of coming halfway? “I don’t understand the halfway thing. This whole process is not supposed to be about somebody else coming and giving me advice. I mean, one has to identify one’s taste, right? Be clear about that taste and be in pursuit of that. And through that process, make your own learnings and then further continue to apply them. That’s what being an artist is about. Over a period of time, if you keep pursuing your individuality and through that you find excellence, then you create something of your own.”
'WE HAVE MAJOR FIGHTS...'
Have there been difficult moments in working on projects, like, where Harsh has a very strong divergence of take from his father’s? “Ya. Everyday. That’s a daily thing.” And how does that go? Does anybody get angry?
Harsh doesn’t choose the politically correct route here, either: “He (Anil) can’t sit down and talk. He just gets anxious. I am saying, just sit down and talk about it calmly, and you’ll feel better, but then I think we all have different ways of dealing with things. I just like to talk; I like to sit down and talk about it. I really like to get into details of why. Because I think the why is very telling. Do you not like something because you feel that creatively it doesn’t work with the rest of the film? Or do you not like it in isolation because it’s a little abstract? Or it’s not something which you are used to seeing? That sheds so much light on where that point of view is coming from. It’s about the movie, finally; it’s not about him and it’s not about me. I am not here to do vanity projects. For me, it is always about the movie.”
We turn back to Anil, who is today playing the strong, silent type. Is it that simple? If your son is disagreeing with you on a creative element, and you have been in this space, this industry, for a very long while, you are his professional senior, is it easy to have your point of view put aside? “We have major fights. We had a fight last night also... a big fight.”
That wasn’t tough to guess. But there is always a softer tone when Kapoor senior is making his point. “See, obviously, being an insider... I’ve been very... how do I put it, there is a certain way of (pauses) – of always finding a way which is slightly out of the box, but still a little safe. And the fact is that I have more years than he does, he has fewer responsibilities and I have got more responsibilities, so obviously there are times when I make decisions and I react because of the kind of responsibilities and priorities that I am answerable for – and he has fewer, you know, things to be responsible for.”
Harsh doesn’t quite agree. “But I also think that I have lot at stake. Because ultimately, if I make a decision and it doesn’t work out in my favour, I have to bear the consequences. If I decide to go against the grain, and if I really believe in something and I push it and it doesn’t work, ultimately, he’s going to move on, right? He’s gonna have other work. But it’s me, na? I am not trying to self-sabotage and be regretful later. I am just trying to kind of bring to life what I really feel is exciting. So I think everybody has responsibilities and everybody involved has things at stake, and it’s just different, you know?”
‘... BUT I’LL BACK HIM TILL THE END’
Anil has been talking about reinventing himself for a decade or more. Isn’t Harsh, in a way, talking about the same – not wanting to do what is stereotyped?
“Not just the last decade. I have been doing this all my life, my entire 40 years. I would, every once in a while, do what the industry wanted me to do and what was the right thing to do according to what the current market was. And then one project, I would do what I felt like. I always did that. I started my career with Mani Ratnam, Baapu saab and M S Sathyu, and all those kind of films. So it wasn’t difficult for me to reinvent myself, over and over. To a certain extent, I guess somewhere this trait of mine is there in him (laughs).”
Harsh joins back in the conversation. “He balanced that work with very commercial films that made him a household name. But what I’m saying is what if today somebody became a household name by doing something that is not expected? There are so many tags – action or comedy or romantic hero. I don’t want those tags. That’s not who I am, so I won’t be able to sustain it. I won’t be able to be happy. You want to keep doing this for 10/15/20/25 years. I don’t want to have one good weekend or two good weekends, and then be like that’s not who I am, and now they expect this from me, and I am stuck!”
“What I tell him is that take a step, do something which is slightly mainstream,” Anil counters. “Then you will be able to do your kind of films, even more of them. It won’t be so difficult to make your kind of films (as it is right now)...Gaps itne bade nahin honge. Like, for example, he can do more work. He is doing relatively less work now.”
Harsh: But it’s like running a boutique as opposed to a shopping centre.
Anil (patiently): “Don’t become a... (pauses, leaves it unfinished) thoda beech mein aake dekho, then you will be able to do slightly more work, enjoy more work and will spend more time being on set. To a certain extent, jo doosre spaces bhi hain, initially, these studios came and these platforms came, they were still encouraging. Abhi unn pe bhi pressure hai to give results – more subscribers. So they are also, to a certain extent, wanting things which are a little more, you know, simplistic. The pressure is for everybody. I’m moving around and meeting people, so I know. That’s why there’s lesser work (in sticking to specific genres). You can do more work, that’s what I am saying. There are exceptions, lekin India mein waise options kam hain. And that’s why I keep on telling him – thoda aadha raaste aa.. Main toh itna nahi bolta, Sunita bolti hai …”
There’s a small pause before he basically overturns everything he’s said so far, and ends this with a simple “But I’m ready to back him till the end.”
His tastes and social likes and dislikes are very different from mine: Anil on how different he and Harsh are
‘NOT EASY TO HAVE THESE CONVERSATIONS WITH PARENTS'
Harsh moved out of his parents’ Juhu home one day, a decision about which he informed – rather than consulted – them. It was not the easiest task to convince them. “I started the process of moving out without telling anybody”, he recalls. “I started going and looking for homes because sometimes you have to just do it as opposed to sitting down, having a conversation, getting approval.”
And how did your dad take it? “He was like, why don’t you wait for some more time? But... I just think that tomorrow never comes. Just got to jump into and take a leap, if you feel like. Don’t betray your instincts. Even on a personal note, even though at that time it was hard to imagine, but I think moving out, living by myself, has been better for me, and for them as well, because I feel like they also need the space, they just didn’t want to admit it.”
How does Anil respond to that? “We are happier.”
That’s not what I was expecting. Then he continues. “Yes it was difficult; Sonam got married, she left, then Rhea got married, and she left. Rhea and Harsh going together at the same time – toh uss waqt thoda sa, we felt it’s too…(long pause) difficult. And then, at that time, everybody outside was reacting much more than Sunita and I were reacting. Now, it is like actually, he’s right, we feel we too are happy, I guess. We meet each other, but we also definitely need that space sometimes. It’s a good balance now. Obviously, there’s some worry always because he is living alone. But it’s very close by…”
“I am also not a very outgoing person”, Harsh adds. “I kind of always just like quiet and alone time really. There are people that use their place, maybe, to entertain a lot. I don’t. It was also about having my own space physically, just have some separation, while you’re still living just 25 minutes away.”
Is it slightly difficult for young Indians to sometimes explain to their elders that wanting space is not disrespect? “Absolutely”, says Harsh. “I have a lot of my friends and acquaintances who feel almost trapped in a way where they feel like they want to break out and have a space of their own, but they are not able to have that kind of conversation with their parents because they don’t think that their parents will understand.”
What does he advise them? “It’s like you have one life, and you are going to be young just once, so you have to fight for that. At least for me, I need my space to just think and to exist. I don’t think I would have been able to do the work that I have done if I was still living here (in the parental home), honestly. It pushes you, right? It pushes you to be more responsible for yourself.”
'THE THINK TANK WE HAVE IN OUR FAMILY IS ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIC'
How headstrong were you Anil, at his age? “At his age, I was very naïve, vulnerable, gullible. Main thoda sa bewakoof tha,” Anil smiles. Do you ever wish you could have fought a little bit more like he can fight today? “Yeah, I wish…”
Is that why you sort of back what he fights for, finally, even when you don’t agree with him? “No... ya, of course. At least, he should do what I couldn’t do to a certain extent.”
We see the divergence in cinematic choices, but it is a reflection of father and son being very different personalities, right? “Yes, it's not only cinema. I think his tastes and social likes and dislikes are very different from mine. Except for a few things, which are random… but for most things - like the way he has done his house, his passion for the kind of clothes that he wears, the kind of places that he wants to visit, the kind of friends that he has, the kind of games he likes. Kya kya cheezein hoti hain. I am more external in my emotions, and he is more internal. He might be much more sensible than I am. Mera sensitivity nazar aata hai, iska nazar nahi aata. He might be, andar se, shayad mere se zyada (sensitive) hoga. Mera emotion nazar aa jata hai- ‘kitna achha aadmi hai Anil yaar’ - lekin shayad ye mere se better aadmi hai.”
He's clearly very sentimental about his son. “Aisa nahi hai… every father is.”
Have your parents been indulgent or lenient, we ask Harsh. “In the middle somewhere. Not very strict at all, but not very...”
“I toh have been very lenient,” Anil is emphatic.
Harsh laughs and confirms that. “Yeah, he is very lenient. But also very honestly, I am not into alcohol and I’m not into drugs and I don’t like to party. I don’t like to smoke up. What are my interests - health and fitness, fashion in the last 4-5 years, and always making movies. That’s it. I am not really coming here and saying that let's have a party with 200 people and spend a ridiculous amount of money, buy me a first-class ticket. I barely travel also.”
Last year, in response to a query on whether he would be a doting grandparent, Anil had said, “I don’t know, I was never a doting parent.” But everything that one has seen in this interaction goes against that – he sounds and acts like a very doting parent.
The ostensibly ‘not-doting’ parent takes a moment to think it over. “That’s what my wife also feels, actually. But I don’t know. I don’t know.”
Is this just a demonstration of how Indian fathers find it difficult to be expressive? Is Anil reticent, or, in reverse, very demonstrative about defending Harsh?
“I’m not very physical, and I am not very expressive, even with people or ideas… What I want him to do is to that he should do more, interact more, meet more people… In any case, it is not as if I am his guide. I have gained more from Harsh and Rhea than they have gained from me in my career, in life, in so many things.”
How is that? “In my choice of films, in my thought process – jab kabhi atak jata hoon, I turn to them. I’ll ask Rhea ki yaar, is film ko kaise market karoon? And she’s like - just keep quiet. Baat hi mat karo (laughs)! You know what I'm saying? Things like that. Wherever actors or fashion is concerned or where marketing is concerned. I get different perspectives (from Rhea and Harsh). They bring newcomers to our projects, people I wouldn’t know. Anurag, Vikram (Vikramaditya Motwane) and some other filmmakers that I am working with – they connected to me via my children. The think tank that we have in our family is absolutely terrific.”
Kriti Sanon approached to join Tabu, Kareena Kapoor for Rhea Kapoor’s next
2:27 PM
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; September 16, 2022)
Last month, Kareena Kapoor Khan confirmed to mid-day that she was set to reunite with her Veere Di Wedding producer Rhea Kapoor for a story about three strong women (She has roped in actors of the decade, Aug 19).
While Tabu is rumoured to have joined the cast of the Rajesh Krishnan-directed venture, now one hears that Kriti Sanon has been approached to complete the triumvirate. Sanon was to start her next, an unusual love story featuring Shahid Kapoor and to be produced by Dinesh Vijan, in early 2023.
A source reveals, “But now, the film and its budget are being reworked. Meanwhile, Kriti has been offered this women-centric film. Working alongside talented actors like Tabu and Kareena is a big draw, as is her powerful role. The dates are being worked out, and she has yet to sign on the dotted line. If things work out, she will start shooting with the team in January 2023, following which she will move on to her actioner with Anurag Kashyap.”
mid-day reached out to Rhea who didn’t respond until press time.
People ask, ‘Why can’t you go to Hollywood?’ I say, ‘It’s Los Angeles, it’s too far’-Kareena Kapoor
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Kareena Kapoor Khan says her hands are full with her family and projects in India
Rishabh Suri (HINDUSTAN TIMES; September 12, 2022)
Kareena Kapoor Khan is a successful Hindi film actor, but she claims she has never chased success. Following the same formula, she’s also not going to chase Hollywood dreams.
“Right now, I am doing (filmmaker) Hansal Mehta’s movie, then I am excited about (filmmaker) Rhea Kapoor’s next. These are things that are exciting for me, which I love and want to do. It’s not like I am chasing any brand. People who love me should know that I’m as real as it gets. I can’t do any more,” asserts the 41-year-old, recently seen in the film Laal Singh Chaddha.
Addressing the big question she is asked constantly — about her Hollywood plans — the actor tells us, “People ask, ‘Why can’t you go to Hollywood?’ I say, ‘It’s Los Angeles, it’s too far’. It is not my dream. Everyone chases different dreams in their life, and there’s nothing wrong in that. I am ambitious, but I am not super ambitious.”
Khan is choosing to prioritise her personal life, with husband, actor Saif Ali Khan and their two sons, Taimur and Jeh. “I have a family. I choose to do this. This is what I want,” she says.
And what if Hollywood comes calling for her? “I can’t think about it. I have my hands full here (in India) now,” the actor signs off.
Rhea Kapoor has roped in the actors of the decade-Kareena Kapoor
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Dismissing rumours that her next with Rhea is Veere Di Wedding sequel, Kareena says the duo will reunite for a fresh story about three women
Uma Ramasubramanian (MID-DAY; August 19, 2022)
Leaving the disappointment of Laal Singh Chaddha behind her, Kareena Kapoor Khan is focusing on the string of projects she has ahead. The actor is set to reunite with producer Rhea Kapoor after Veere Di Wedding (2018). While rumours have been rife that their next will be a sequel to the buddy comedy — that also starred Sonam K Ahuja, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania — Kareena shoots them down. “It’s not Veere 2. It’s a fresh script with an interesting storyline,” she says.
Rhea is known to throw her weight behind women-led stories, and the next project is no exception. “It will be a female-centric movie, as she has roped in the actors of the decade. There are two other stellar actors [on board],” says Kareena, refusing to reveal the names.
She adds, “Rhea will make the announcement soon. The film is not about stars; instead, it’s about [strong] women coming together.”
The movie will reportedly be helmed by Lootcase (2020) director Rajesh Krishnan.
Kareena also has the screen adaptation of The Devotion Of Suspect X, and director Hansal Mehta’s thriller in the pipeline.
Shehnaaz Gill to feature in Rhea Kapoor’s next
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Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; July 19, 2022)
Shehnaaz Gill, who became an overnight sensation following her stint on Bigg Boss 13, is set to make her Bollywood debut in Salman Khan’s multi-starrer Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali. We now hear that the singer-actress has also signed Rhea Kapoor’s next, which will be helmed by her husband Karan Boolani.
The film, which also features Anil Kapoor and Bhumi Pednekar, is reportedly a modern take on relationships, complete with romance and sensuality.
Informs a source associated with the project, “Like Rhea’s previous film Veere Di Wedding (2018), her upcoming movie is also a women-oriented subject. Shehnaaz is the latest to join the cast of the film, which is slated to go on floors by the end of this month. This film will see Shehnaaz in a different avatar.”
Karwa Chauth is not something Karan or I believe in-Rhea Kapoor
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HINDUSTAN TIMES (October 19, 2021)
Filmmaker and stylist Rhea Kapoor — who got married to her long-time beau Karan Boolani in August this year — has said a clear no to Karwa Chauth-related collaborations. She took to Instagram to share a long note, saying that the festival’s spirit is not something she and her husband, Boolani agree with. “Respectfully please don’t reach out to me for karva chauth gifting or collabs. It’s not something Karan or I believe in. We respect other couples who partake and can even enjoy the festivities while they do. It’s just not for me. Or us. So the last thing I want to do is promote something I don’t believe in and don’t really agree with the spirit it comes from (sic),” Kapoor wrote ahead of the festival, which is on October 24.
She also shared how a few people have called her “silly” for rejecting the idea. “For now I feel like if we take care of ourselves and each other we should be good. I only write this because it seems random strangers feel the need to aggressively convince me that I’m being ‘silly’, ‘have to do it’, ‘it’s my first’. No, thank you. let’s move on?(sic)”
Back in 2018, her elder sister, actor Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, too, had taken to social media to reveal how her husband Anand Ahuja “bullied her” to not fast on Karwa Chauth. She called Ahuja “most progressive, compassionate and gentle man” and thanked him for “bullying” her into not fasting. To which he replied: “I didn’t bully you! I just said that I’m fasting if you’re fasting, and if we don’t fast we can just walk around and workout and enjoy the day together! Does that sound like bullying? That sounds like intelligence to me.”
Meanwhile, their mum Sunita Kapoor hosts a Karwa Chauth party at their residence almost every year where many celebs including Neelam Kothari Soni, Raveena Tandon, Padmini Kolhapure, Shilpa Shetty Kundra participate in the festivities.
Images: Anil Kapoor’s daughter Rhea ties the knot with Karan Boolani
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BOMBAY TIMES (August 16, 2021)
Rhea Kapoor and her long-time boyfriend Karan Boolani tied the knot on August 14. Giving the grand band baja baraat a miss, the couple instead went in for a cozy family affair at Anil Kapoor’s home in Mumbai. Big sister, Sonam arrived in the city exactly a month ago from London. Guess she was here for the wedding prep. On Saturday evening, the Kapoor residence was abuzz with relatives and close friends who arrived to join in the intimate celebrations.
Guests included Boney Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, Sanjay and Maheep Kapoor along with son Jahaan Kapoor, and Masaba Gupta.
As the couple sealed their relationship, Anil Kapoor stepped out of his house with boxes of sweets and personally distributed it to the paparazzi waiting outside. He was heard telling the photographers, “Dil se de rahe hai, aashirwaad do, aap logo ke good wishes do. Thank you so much. Jaise Sonam ko aapne wish kiya, aaj Rhea ko wish kijiye, please.”
Right after the celebrations, while guests posed for the shutterbugs, Rhea, dressed in a red bridal ensemble, zipped off in a car along with Karan. Rhea and Karan’s love story goes back a long way. Karan was the first AD on Sonam-starrer Aisha, produced by Rhea. The two reportedly started dating while working on this project. He has also directed a few episodes of Anil Kapoor-starrer 24.
The two have been attending each other’s family functions and social events, and have been a part of each other’s family portraits for a while now. The Kapoor family has also been quite open about Rhea and Karan’s relationship. At the time of Pagalpanti’s (2019) release, in an interview with BT, Anil said, “I am very friendly with Rhea’s boyfriend Karan.”
Here’s wishing the couple a happy married life.
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HINDUSTAN TIMES (August 16, 2021)
Actor Anil Kapoor’s daughter and producer Rhea Kapoor got married to her boyfriend, Karan Boolani, in a low-key ceremony on Saturday at her father’s bungalow in Juhu, Mumbai.
Ditching big fat wedding revelries, the couple opted for a private affair, celebrating the moment with just their family members, including sister Sonam K Ahuja and Anand Ahuja, and close friends.
After the ceremony, the father of the bride stepped out to distribute sweets to the paparazzi standing outside the house, urging them to bless the newly wed couple. In a video that has emerged online, he is seen saying, “Dil se de rahe hai, blessing do... Jaise Sonam ko aapne wish kiya, aaj Rhea ko wish kijiye, please.”
While the newly married couple didn’t pose for the media after the ceremony, they were clicked making an exit from the house. Rhea was seen in a red outfit with sindoor and a sparkling ring on her finger. Her husband Boolani looked stunning in a sherwani.
I eat everything. My mantra is moderation-Anil Kapoor
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Anil Kapoor on why he doesn’t believe in pulling long hours at the gym and what keeps him motivated
As told to Kunal Guha (MUMBAI MIRROR; November 21, 2020)
Fitness to me...
I think over the years, we’ve all seen fitness become more of a lifestyle than a revolution. Back in the day, I would maybe go for a run or a jog once in a while, and that would be enough. But over the years I’ve experimented with many fitness routines and while I keep changing the form to suit my needs, the one thing that is irreversible is my passion for staying fit and healthy. If I had to point out one myth that has been busted forever, it’s that health is just a function of how hard and how long you workout. The fact is, it doesn’t matter how many hours you spend in the gym if your diet is erratic and unhealthy. This is what I follow and I like to keep mixing up my routines so that my body is always evolving.
Honestly, I eat everything...
I don’t believe in complete deprivation. My mantra is moderation. I eat well most of the time, allow myself a little indulgence on special occasions and when I do, I make up with extra-intense workouts. My favourite indulgences include chaat, butter chicken and pretty much anything that Rhea whips up.
I never believed in cheat meals...
but this lockdown has been a revelation in terms of cheat and rest days. In our house, Friday is Rhea day. She’s the star chef amongst Sonam and my friends, and her cheat meals have become like folklore. It’s a meal that we all look forward to and after we’re done, we talk about it for a few days because it’s just that good. The menu invariably comprises all the carbs or sinful things you can think of, including burgers, fried chicken, fish n chips, Italian, Mexican, Jamaican... you name it, we have it!
I’m a big believer...
in doing what brings you peace — mentally, physically and emotionally. If you feel balanced on the inside, you’ll reflect it on the outside. As actors in showbiz, it would be only too easy to succumb to the pressure of always outshining your counterparts. But if my life and career have taught me anything, it’s that you are only as good as the best version of yourself. And so, I have always been in a healthy competition with myself. I never settle for anything less than my best, but never at the cost of my peace and sanity.
When I’m feeling down and out…
I try to burn off negative energy with a quick run or a session in the gym. When it’s my body that’s feeling low, I make sure to give it as much rest as it needs. It is so important to listen to your body, especially for fitness freaks like me.
When I enter the gym…
or start my run, I leave the world behind. My mind is a blank slate and the only thing that matters is the circuit ahead of me. It’s what I love most about working out — the clarity and single-mindedness puts everything in perspective and restores balance everyday.
When I was younger...
I think I was too hard on myself. I always wanted more from myself and that often left me dissatisfied and anxious. Recognizing this and accepting my strengths and limitations have been hugely helpful in finding harmony and peace in my life. I still push myself to my limits, but I have stopped questioning my efforts now because I’m secure in the knowledge that I always give my best.
I’ve overcome…
the fear of mediocrity. I no longer wonder if I’m good or great. I just try my best and let the chips fall where they may.
My fitness inspiration…
is my instructor Marc. His holistic approach to fitness has been a constant source of inspiration for me. For him, fitness is all about a mindbody-soul connection and the programmes he creates for me address wellbeing as a whole — mental, physical and spiritual.
At 63, what gets me out of bed...
is the opportunity to invent and reinvent myself. I am so fortunate that I get to live out my dream every day. I wake up every morning feeling grateful for that and for my family.
If I could turn back time…
I wouldn’t change a thing. Everything I have done, every choice I have made, has led me to where I am today. And I’m pretty happy with that. Besides, you know the one rule of time travel? Don’t mess with time!
I ran the script by Rhea Kapoor because as a producer, she represents girl power-Masaba Gupta
8:00 AM
Admitting that she harboured dream of being a heroine in her teenage years, ace couturier Masaba Gupta on enjoying brush with acting in the eponymous series
Shaheen Parkar (MID-DAY; August 24, 2020)
If fate had given in to a 14-year-old's wish almost 17 years ago, the Indian fashion industry would have been bereft of the talent of Masaba Gupta today. The ace designer reveals that as a teenager, she wanted to follow in actor-mother Neena Gupta's footsteps. "I wanted to act since I was 14, but I was dissuaded by my mother for various reasons. She told me I would be stereotyped. Back then, I wanted to be an actor for the sake of vanity. I wanted to have people fussing over me in the make-up van," laughs Gupta, surprised at how destiny works in mysterious ways.Today, she finds her desire fulfilled as she headlines Netflix's Masaba Masaba. "I was relaxed in front of the camera. I am as content with what I did as I am critical," says Gupta, who is open to more acting offers. "I will act because I enjoy it. My business puts food on the table, so there is no compulsion to act."
Directed by Sonam Nair and created by showrunner Ashvini Yardi, the series sees Gupta going through a personal upheaval while trying to create a new collection. She reached out to buddies Sonam K Ahuja and Rhea Kapoor for tips. "I ran the script by Rhea because as a producer, she represents girl power."
The show makes no mention of legendary West Indies cricketer-father Vivian Richards. "The narrative picks up from the middle of my life. If there is another season that focuses on my early years, there will be a reference to him."
Rumoured beau Satyadeep Misra plays her husband in the series. Probe her on their rumoured romance, and she says, "Satyadeep is calm and gentle. He is a special person. The joke is that I am guarded about my personal life, but I have made a show on my life."
Staying at home is the price we have to pay to overcome the pandemic-Anil Kapoor
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Actor Anil Kapoor talks about adapting to the current scenario and working virtually
Radhika Bhirani (HINDUSTAN TIMES; May 23, 2020)
As working from home becomes the ‘new normal’ for most people across industries, even actors are keeping up with the times, and trying their best to ensure that at least a bit of the behind-the-scenes work goes on. Actor Anil Kapoor, last seen on screen in Mohit Suri’s Malang, has also made a work station of sorts at his home.
“Staying at home is the price we have to pay to overcome the pandemic. I’m researching for my upcoming projects and my meetings are happening over video calls. I’m working virtually for now,” he tells us. We’ve also learnt that Kapoor has become quite tech-savvy, and he is also reading scripts at home. Amid all this, the 63-year-old does not forget to work out and is trying to stick to his strict fitness regime.
“Exercising is key to mental and physical health, so I encourage everyone to do it for half an hour. I work out indoors almost twice everyday and I watch my diet and plan my meals,” says the actor, whose social media feed is full of inspiring workout posts. In fact, in a recent Instagram post, Kapoor had made a pertinent point when he wrote, “The long-term solution to fighting microbes like Coronavirus is not complete isolation or endless disinfecting, but building immunity of the body and mind (sic).” For a little recreation, Kapoor also indulges in a game or two of carrom with his wife Sunita and daughter Rhea. And he says, “Those who have the privilege of staying safe at home should dedicate their time to upskilling themselves and helping those in need.”
The actor celebrated his 36th wedding anniversary on May 19, and treated fans to his heart-melting “wedding story”. He also gorged on “cakes”, but being a fitness conscious person, he exercised the calories away.
Images: Sonam Kapoor & Anand Ahuja celebrate wedding anniversary amid lockdown
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Ankita Chaurasia (MUMBAI MIRROR; May 9, 2020)
Given the ongoing countrywide Coronavirus lockdown, Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja’s second wedding anniversary was a low-key affair. After the actress shared their first picture together, taken four years ago, on Instagram, writing, “I’m so thrilled I get to keep you for the rest of my life,” her businessman-husband got her to recreate the moment, only this time on video.The celebrations began with Anand’s mother, Priya, decking up their house with balloons, and the couple cutting several cakes. This was followed by a group video call with Sonam’s family back in Mumbai. Anil Kapoor, who has got the hang of video calls now that he initiates one regularly with his Malang team, got on one with wife, Sunita, daughter Rhea and her beau, Karan Boolani. “The rest of the day was spent on more video calls with friends. The duo also cooked together,” reveals a source close to the couple.
And while Anand gifted Sonam a gaming console loaded with her favourite video games, we are yet to find out what was her gift to him.
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