Showing posts with label Tuscany. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tuscany. Show all posts
Sameer Uddin was there when I needed him the most-Neha Bhasin
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Almost a decade after getting married to music composer Sameer Uddin, singer Neha Bhasin opens up about how she knew he was the one
Samarth Goyal (HINDUSTAN TIMES; February 13, 2025)
For singer Neha Bhasin and music composer Sameer Uddin, it was anything but love at first sight. Neha says she wasn’t even impressed with Sam — as she calls him lovingly — when they met for the first time.
The couple’s paths first crossed in the early 2000s when she was looking for someone to produce her music. And she was introduced to Sam by a mutual friend. “He (Sam) charged me Rs. 5,000 for that! I still get angry when I think about it,” she laughs.
After their first meet, they went their own separate ways. And it wasn’t until years later that they reconnected. “We met again through the same mutual friend. This time, we discussed music and my dream of becoming a pop star,” she recalls, adding, “Everyone then was switching to film music, but I wanted to carry on in the non-film and independent space. And he was the only one who supported me. I guess that is why I fell in love with him.”
As time passed and the two got to know each other better, Neha soon realized that Sameer was the one. “Though I’ve had boyfriends who wanted to marry me, I never saw myself settling down with them,” the 42-year-old shares, musing, “Sam is the only person I ever felt like being with for the rest of my life.”
Discussing the supportive side of her husband, she explains, “There have been times I went to award shows alone. He might have not been there at award functions with me, but he was there when I needed him the most. And that’s what matters to me.”
Their relationship blossomed over shared dreams and melodies, culminating in a memorable proposal. “We were in Japan when he proposed. I was not initially convinced about going to Japan; I wanted him to propose in Paris or somewhere. But the way he proposed was just magical, and I wouldn’t want to change any of it,” Neha reflects.
In 2016, Neha and Sameer tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Tuscany, Italy.
Reflecting on their wedding, which was a private affair, Neha says, “Everybody talks about what looks good, how dreamy it was, but ours was very simple. In my mind, it was perfect. We were surrounded only by the people who really knew us and our families. It didn’t have to be a big affair,” she signs off.
Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani to shoot War 2 romantic song in Venice, Tuscany, Naples, Lake Como
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Upala KBR (MID-DAY; September 10, 2024)
Action has been the keyword ever since War 2 went on floors in October 2023. While Hrithik Roshan kicked off the shoot in March with an action-packed scene, Jr NTR joined the unit in April and the duo filmed a face-off sequence set in an aircraft (This flight’s ready to take off, April 12). Now, director Ayan Mukerji is shifting gears. mid-day has learnt that the unit will head to Italy, where they will shoot a romantic song featuring the leading man and Kiara Advani from September 18.
Keen-eyed fans would remember that War’s chartbuster Ghungroo was shot on the beaches of Positano in Italy’s Amalfi Coast. This time, even as Mukerji and producer Aditya Chopra have zeroed in on the usual haunts like Venice and Lake Como, they have discovered untapped locations in these places that they plan to bring to the screen.
A source tells us, “The Italy schedule will begin from September 18 and go on for about 15 days. Ayan has allotted the first six days for the song shoot. Considering Hrithik and Kiara are two of the hottest actors in Bollywood today, the director wants the video to do justice to their glamour. The romantic track, composed by Pritam, is being mounted on a lavish scale, and will be shot in exotic locales of Venice, Tuscany, Lake Como, Naples, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Peninsula. After the number, the unit will can a high-octane action sequence and some dramatic scenes before flying back to India by early October.”
Roshan and Advani’s fresh pairing is one of the highlights of War 2. The source adds that the makers have, so far, ensured that their images are not leaked in the media— something that they will keep an eye out for during the international schedule too.
“An army of local Italian security has been hired to comb these locations prior to the team’s arrival. They will also be part of the shoot to ensure that no images make their way online,” says the insider.
The sequel, slated to release on August 14 next year, will take the narrative of Roshan’s Kabir Dhaliwal, an R&AW agent gone rogue, forward. After the September stint, the director is expected to conduct two more schedules, an international one and another in Mumbai, before calling it a wrap early next year.
I tasted the best baguette in Vietnam-Rasika Dugal
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As told to Renuka Vyavahare (BOMBAY TIMES; January 26, 2023)
The best holiday I’ve had was in Italy, and one can never get tired of Rome, where every corner has a story to tell. Tuscany, on the other hand, is the perfect place to unwind — read a book, laze through the day, and enjoy the fresh food and outstanding wine. In India, Kashmir is among my favourite places.
Trekking in Ladakh has been one of the most calming experiences of my life. Apart from that trek, among my most memorable holiday activities are bungee jumping in Australia and scuba diving in the Maldives.
Recently, I went to Vietnam. It was an overcast afternoon in Hoi An, drizzling at times, and we had been walking through the Old Town for a few hours. And just when my hunger pangs were growing, we found ourselves in front of Banh Mi Phuong — an unassuming takeaway joint recommended by the late Anthony Bourdain. I cannot forget the first bite of that absolutely fresh baguette filled with many wonders. It felt like I had discovered new sensory experiences.
Image: Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Taimur soak up the Tuscan sun
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Actors holidays before actor starts shooting for home production, with Tabu and Alaia F in London on June 18
Natasha Coutinho (MUMBAI MIRROR; June 4, 2019)
Before he takes his upcoming home production Jawaani Jaaneman on the floors in London, Saif Ali Khan set out to enjoy the Tuscan sun with actress-wife Kareena Kapoor and their son, Taimur, over the weekend. The romcom is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Nitin Kakkar. It reunites the actor with his Hum Saath Saath Hain co-star Tabu and marks the acting debut of Pooja Bedi’s daughter, Alaia F.
“I’m spending some family time in at the Ferragamo estate. Next, I head to London to prep for Jawaani Jaaneman which will start on June 18,” the actor told Mirror from the Italian tourist hub, adding that after Navdeep Singh’s Laal Kaptaan, which is a revenge-drama, and the second season of his web series, “both really tough shoots”, this is just what the family needed.
After sporting long hair and a beard for his turn as the antagonist Udaybhan Rathod in Ajay Devgn’s Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, the 48-year-old actor has been grabbing eyeballs with a decidedly contemporary look that is accentuated by a beard and short spikes. “It’s about time I got a new look,” Saif chuckles, adding that unlike popular opinion, his son was fonder of his period-drama avatar. “Tim says he wants to grow his hair long too, while my wife and family were quite relieved to see my new look like most people.”
Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli tie the knot in Tuscany
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Newlyweds to move into their sea-facing penthouse in Worli before the year ends
Sanyukta Iyer (MUMBAI MIRROR; December 12, 2017)
Just weeks after rumours of a wedding intensified, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who had been dating on and off for the last four years, tied the knot at 2:30 pm at the Borgo Finocchieto, a luxurious villa in the Italian countryside of Tuscany, on December 11. The traditional Hindu ceremony was followed by an evening of dance, dinner and drinks. “Today, we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans and well-wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey,” Virat and Anushka said in a joint statement after the ceremony.
The wedding, which was preceded by a mehendi ceremony on December 10, was a closely guarded affair with over 50 security personnel to ensure privacy. There were only 44 guests in attendance, including Virat’s mother Saroj and sister Bhavna, Anushka’s parents Ajay Kumar and Ashima and brother Karnesh. Also present was Virat’s close friend and long-time business partner, Bunty Sajdeh. Twenty two private villas were booked for the occasion, with the wedding taking place in an 800-year-old vineyard. An insider told Mirror that the 29-year-old bride, who, along with her groom, was dressed in Sabyasachi couture, had always wanted to tie the knot in a vineyard. While the wedding guests were treated to Indian and Italian cuisine, dhol and nagada players as well as Punjabi dancers who had been flown in from Delhi two days before the ceremony, kept them entertained.
Buzz of a December wedding had first gained momentum when Virat pulled out of India’s three-match ODI and three-match T20 matches against Sri Lanka, while Anushka ducked out of her busy acting schedule. They intensified when Anushka’s family pandit, Anand Maharaj, who had officiated a private pooja and the couple’s roka ceremony last year in Rishikesh, accompanied the family on their flight to Milan on December 9. Since the couple had not had an official engagement ceremony, Virat gifted a diamond ring to his new bride on the day of the wedding.
Just weeks after rumours of a wedding intensified, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who had been dating on and off for the last four years, tied the knot at 2:30 pm at the Borgo Finocchieto, a luxurious villa in the Italian countryside of Tuscany, on December 11. The traditional Hindu ceremony was followed by an evening of dance, dinner and drinks. “Today, we have promised each other to be bound in love forever. We are truly blessed to share the news with you. This beautiful day will be made more special with the love and support of our family of fans and well-wishers. Thank you for being such an important part of our journey,” Virat and Anushka said in a joint statement after the ceremony.
The wedding, which was preceded by a mehendi ceremony on December 10, was a closely guarded affair with over 50 security personnel to ensure privacy. There were only 44 guests in attendance, including Virat’s mother Saroj and sister Bhavna, Anushka’s parents Ajay Kumar and Ashima and brother Karnesh. Also present was Virat’s close friend and long-time business partner, Bunty Sajdeh. Twenty two private villas were booked for the occasion, with the wedding taking place in an 800-year-old vineyard. An insider told Mirror that the 29-year-old bride, who, along with her groom, was dressed in Sabyasachi couture, had always wanted to tie the knot in a vineyard. While the wedding guests were treated to Indian and Italian cuisine, dhol and nagada players as well as Punjabi dancers who had been flown in from Delhi two days before the ceremony, kept them entertained.
Buzz of a December wedding had first gained momentum when Virat pulled out of India’s three-match ODI and three-match T20 matches against Sri Lanka, while Anushka ducked out of her busy acting schedule. They intensified when Anushka’s family pandit, Anand Maharaj, who had officiated a private pooja and the couple’s roka ceremony last year in Rishikesh, accompanied the family on their flight to Milan on December 9. Since the couple had not had an official engagement ceremony, Virat gifted a diamond ring to his new bride on the day of the wedding.
Next up, a grand reception in Delhi is to take place on December 21 and
will be attended by the couple’s close friends from the Capital. “But
the cricketers cannot make it to the celebration because of the ongoing
series so Virat is hosting a bash at a Mumbai five-star on December 26,
where the entire cricket team, including mentor-friend Sachin Tendulkar
and buddy Yuvraj Singh, will be in attendance. The Bollywood brigade is
expected to be represented by Anushka’s former co-stars, Aamir Khan,
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, filmmaker Karan Johar,
Katrina Kaif and Rani Mukerji, along with Mukesh and Nita Ambani,” a
source close to the development told Mirror.
After the Mumbai reception, Mr and Mrs Kohli will be travelling to South Africa, where the skipper is to start prep for an upcoming series. Anushka will spend New Year’s Eve with her new husband before returning to the Bay in the first week of January to begin the next schedule of the Anand L Rai-directed untitled film co-starring SRK and Kat. She will also start prep for Sui Dhaaga with Varun Dhawan, which kicks off in February. Meanwhile, Virat will be in South Africa for the next two months for the series, which includes three tests, six One Day Internationals and three T20 matches.
Just before the year draws to a close, Anushka, who presently resides in Versova, will move into the couple’s marital home, a sea-facing penthouse in Worli, which they had bought together two years ago.
After the Mumbai reception, Mr and Mrs Kohli will be travelling to South Africa, where the skipper is to start prep for an upcoming series. Anushka will spend New Year’s Eve with her new husband before returning to the Bay in the first week of January to begin the next schedule of the Anand L Rai-directed untitled film co-starring SRK and Kat. She will also start prep for Sui Dhaaga with Varun Dhawan, which kicks off in February. Meanwhile, Virat will be in South Africa for the next two months for the series, which includes three tests, six One Day Internationals and three T20 matches.
Just before the year draws to a close, Anushka, who presently resides in Versova, will move into the couple’s marital home, a sea-facing penthouse in Worli, which they had bought together two years ago.
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