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Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Jaideep Ahlawat reveals how he proposed to wife in true Jaat style: ‘There won't be any shortage of milk and ghee'
Actor Jaideep Ahlawat has kept his personal life away from the limelight. The actor has been married to Jyoti Hooda for 16 years. Jyoti was Jaideep's junior at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), but their relationship began in Haryana, even before they got admission to FTII. Recently, Jaideep, who appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show, was asked about how he proposed to his wife. During the interaction, Kapil asked if his wife found his proposal genuine or thought he was just acting really well. Speaking about the same, Jaideep quipped, 'Do you think a Jaat boy like me would know the art of proposing?' Vijay Varma seized the moment and joked, 'I think he would have taken a ghee carton to her to propose.' Jaideep Ahlawat agreed with Vijay Varma and said, 'Yeah that's pretty close. I told her, 'There won't be any shortage of milk and ghee in the house. Now the choice is yours.'' After struggling for years in the film industry, Jaideep Ahlawat has finally made a name for himself. The actor made his debut with a small role in the 2010 film Aakrosh. He became a star after the release of the show Paatal Lok in 2020. Since then, Jaideep has been a part of various high-profile projects like Jaane Jaan, Maharaj, Jewel Thief, and more. Jaideep's hard work paid off after years of struggle. He recently bought two luxurious apartments worth R 20 crore in the posh area of Andheri West, Mumbai, in the residential project – Poorna Apartments. Ahlawat appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show along with Vijay Varma, Jitendra Kumar, and Pratik Gandhi. Apart from Jaideep, Pratik also spoke about his married life and explained that since he and his wife both come from a theatre background, even during fights they make sure to speak with clarity because of years of training as theatre actors. 'Even if you fumble during a fight, the other one will ask you to repeat it with clarity.'
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kareena Kapoor Khan sets the internet abuzz with her flirty post for Saif Ali Khan: "Why so hot?"
Kareena Kapoor Khan is soaking up the London summer with her family, and fans are loving the glimpses she's sharing from their vacation. Amidst the quality time with her boys, the actress treated her followers to a sweet and flirty moment with husband Saif Ali Khan . On Wednesday, Kareena posted a photo of Saif looking effortlessly dapper in a loose blue shirt, wide-legged denim pants, white sneakers, sunglasses, and a classic watch — exuding laid-back, old-school charm. Clearly smitten, the Jaane Jaan star captioned the snap with a playful note: 'Acha, why so hot?' followed by a heart-eyed emoji. Fans couldn't get enough of the couple's adorable chemistry, flooding the comments with heart emoticons. K by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo areena and Saif are currently in London with their two sons, Taimur and Jeh, enjoying some quality family time before the school season begins again. A fan-captured video that's now going viral shows the Khan family strolling casually outside a restaurant, reportedly in London's Chinatown. All four looked relaxed, Kareena kept it simple with minimal makeup, while the kids appeared to be enjoying their holiday. She also shared a fun Instagram story featuring a close-up of her plate of noodles, captioned, 'Promise to eat healthy in London.' Her playful and relatable sense of humour had fans smiling and nodding in agreement. Kareena is known for keeping things real on social media, often sharing sweet and funny moments from her life, whether it's with her kids, sister Karisma Kapoor , or husband Saif. On the work front, she was last seen in 'Crew' with Kriti Sanon and Tabu. Meanwhile, Saif Ali Khan is preparing for his upcoming film Devara, which will mark his debut in Telugu cinema. Saif was also recently seen in the Netflix thriller 'Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins', where he played a clever conman. Before that, he made his Telugu debut as the villain in 'Devara: Part 1' alongside Jr NTR. In his next, he'll be seen in 'Race 4' and a thriller called 'Haiwaan', where he stars with Akshay Kumar . Kareena Kapoor Turns Heads in Monokini on Beach Vacation; Pictures steal hearts
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Balaji Telefilms bets on films, digital as traditional TV loses steam
Balaji Telefilms is restructuring its business strategy with a sharper focus on movies and digital content , aiming to reduce its reliance on traditional television, which is under pressure due to pay-TV erosion and industry consolidation impacting margins. Historically, television has been the company's core business, with Balaji dominating primetime for years and delivering a string of popular shows. During the company's Q4 and FY25 earnings call on July 4, Group CEO and CFO Sanjay Dwivedi said the company is at the cusp of a turning point, driven by internal consolidation, strategic partnerships, and a redefined content distribution strategy. 'Over the next 2.5 to 3 years, movies will become the group's primary growth driver, followed by digital, with television as the third focus area,' Dwivedi told investors. 'We look at the content business broadly—whether TV or digital—alongside our motion pictures division and our B2C digital operations, including platforms like YouTube, Meta, and our proprietary app.' A key initiative during the year was the merger of ALT Balaji and Marinating Films into Balaji Telefilms, streamlining operations, reducing cost redundancies, and enabling significant tax benefits. This consolidation is expected to improve resource allocation across its core verticals, movies, television, and digital content. Among the notable developments was a long-term content partnership with Netflix. Described by Dwivedi as 'not a one-show, one-movie, or single-format deal,' the multi-year agreement spans various formats including direct-to-OTT films, telenovelas, binge-watch series, and reality shows. The collaboration builds on Balaji's earlier Netflix projects such as Kathal, Pagglait, and Jaane Jaan. Balaji also revamped its digital strategy, moving away from a purely subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) model to a hybrid framework that incorporates both SVOD and ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD). 'Relying solely on SVOD has been a financial drag,' said Dwivedi. 'Our app now operates on both ad-supported and subscription-based models.' This shift helped reduce ALT Balaji's cash burn from over ₹120-145 crore annually to just ₹35 lakh per month. The platform currently has over two million active users and added 3.29 lakh subscriptions in Q4, including 1.73 lakh renewals. Still, Dwivedi emphasized that ALT Balaji would now form a 'smaller piece' of the broader digital strategy, as the company expands its presence across platforms. Balaji Telefilms, he said, is keeping production costs for its app-based content low, with shows costing around ₹2.5–3 lakh each. This means the app will not significantly burden the company's balance sheet. The platform is still a small part of the overall business, but the company plans to diversify its offerings and launch a cleaner, more refined version of the app in the future, he noted. On the B2B front, Balaji has built a digital content order book worth over ₹300 crore, with projects commissioned by platforms such as JioCinema and Hotstar. 'Three shows were delivered in the last fiscal, two of which—Power of Paanch and Kull—performed strongly on JioHotstar. We are also in talks for second seasons,' said Dwivedi. To further broaden its digital reach, Balaji launched Kutting, a short-form vertical video platform similar to Instagram Reels and is developing regional content in Tamil and Telugu. The company's new YouTube channel crossed one million subscribers within a month of its launch. The film division, which Balaji expects to be its main growth engine over the next three years, is gaining momentum. Using a pre-sale and co-production model, the company recovers 85-90% of production costs before release. 'We don't greenlight any movie until digital rights are secured,' Dwivedi noted. 'Across our film portfolio, we've delivered a 22% return on capital over six years.' The upcoming movie slate includes Vrushabha starring Mohanlal, set for a Diwali 2025 release; Bhoot Bangla featuring Akshay Kumar and directed by Priyadarshan; and Vvan, a collaboration with The Viral Fever starring Sidharth Malhotra. Balaji plans to double its annual movie output from three to six films. Despite its legacy in television, the segment is facing yield and margin pressures. 'TV yields remain under stress, still down by more than 25% compared to pre-COVID levels,' Dwivedi said. Flagship shows like Bade Achhe Lagte Hain Phir Se and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi are ongoing, while discussions are underway with Colors for new titles, including a fresh season of Naagin. For FY25, Balaji reported revenue of ₹453 crore, down from ₹625 crore the previous year. However, net profit surged to ₹84.6 crore from ₹19.4 crore. The company also raised ₹130.7 crore in new capital during the year, with participation from promoters. The funds are being allocated across movies (₹65 crore), digital and music content (₹33 crore), and general corporate purposes (₹32.5 crore). 'In three years, we expect movies to be our primary business, followed by digital, with television becoming the third revenue stream,' Dwivedi reiterated. Looking ahead, Balaji is optimistic about rising content demand and platform growth. The company recently launched Kalnagri, an AI-generated show, as part of its push into tech-driven content creation. However, Dwivedi ruled out a digital business spin-off for now. 'Once the business scales and there's enough investor interest to unlock value, we can consider evaluating that option,' he said.
India Today
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Forever to go: Kareena Kapoor celebrates 25 years in industry with Refugee posters
Kareena Kapoor Khan has completed 25 remarkable years in the film industry, firmly establishing herself as one of Bollywood's most versatile and enduring stars. To mark the milestone, she shared posters of her debut film, 'Refugee'.On Monday, Kareena posted a series of pictures, including photoshoots and posters from 'Refugee', and wished herself on completing 25 years in cinema. Her caption read, "25 years and forever to go."advertisementCheck out the post here: Several celebrities and fans celebrated the milestone. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Amrita Arora, and many others extended their wishes. A fan commented, "Refugee will always be so special for us." Another wrote, "When I first saw you in this movie, I fell in love. You're the best!"Read a few comments here: Kareena made her debut opposite Abhishek Bachchan in JP Dutta's 'Refugee' (2000), where her natural charm and confident screen presence drew praise. Though the film was a modest box office performer, her performance earned critical acclaim and laid the foundation for a career filled with bold choices and memorable 'Chameli' to 'Jaane Jaan', Kareena has consistently evolved, seamlessly balancing commercial blockbusters with powerful performances, proving her star power time and was last seen in 'Singham Again', co-starring Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Jackie Shroff. In 2023, she also appeared in Hansal Mehta's The Buckingham Murders.- EndsTrending Reel
Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Not Jab We Met's Geet or K3G's Poo: 5 roles that quietly cemented ‘star' Kareena Kapoor Khan's legacy as an actor
'I don't want to do stardom anymore,' Kareena Kapoor Khan said ahead of the release of Jaane Jaan. Lately, she has consciously sought roles that move away from her star persona and add richness to her filmography. She has been a bona fide star ever since she stepped into the industry 25 years ago. Over the years, she has made shrewd career choices, signed the right films, collaborated with top filmmakers, and maintained a balanced public image. She's one of the rare actors who has seamlessly fit into the worlds of all the major male superstars — be it Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, or Ajay Devgn. At the same time, she's shaped her image across generations — from being the size-zero phenomenon to a feminist icon who walked the ramp while pregnant. There's no denying that Kareena's early performances weren't her best and came off as exaggerated (to say the least). Films like Khushi, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, and Yaadein became meme goldmines for their cringe-worthy performances. And dare I say, even the iconic Poo from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham falls into that category. Following the massive success of Jab We Met, Kareena became synonymous with the loud, chirpy, self-assured girl — a persona that quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Even Chameli, often cited as her first offbeat performance, didn't quite capture the full range of what she was capable of. And yet, it was always hard to ignore her. In recent years, she has become more intentional about the projects she takes up, but her journey of breaking free from the confines of mainstream stardom began long ago. Kareena has been quietly building a filmography that confirms longevity in film industry rather than seeking fleeting acclaim. As she completes 25 years in the film industry, here's a list of her 5 most underrates performances. Vishal Bhardwaj's Omkara may have centred around Ajay Devgn's brooding Omkara Shukla, but it was Kareena Kapoor Khan's Dolly Mishra who quietly breathed life into the story. The innocence she brought to the soft-spoken yet quietly courageous Dolly left audiences deeply moved. Through Dolly's wide-eyed vulnerability, viewers were exposed to the harsh realities faced by women in traditional Indian society — where even after leaving behind their homes and identities post-marriage, they are still made to prove their fidelity and worth. Standing out in a solo film is one thing, but consistently delivering iconic performances in multi-starrers is another — especially when you're sharing the screen with someone like Alia Bhatt in a career-defining role. In Udta Punjab, Kareena once again proved that screen time isn't what defines a great performance. Playing a compassionate doctor who risks her life to combat Punjab's drug crisis, Kareena brought both strength and conviction to the role. Sporting a no-makeup look, she delivered some of the film's most powerful dialogues. While Kareena's performance in Chameli earned her widespread acclaim, her role in Govind Nihalani's Dev, released the same year, went largely overlooked. In the film, she played a distressed young Muslim woman caught in the crossfire of Hindu-Muslim tensions and toxic male egos. Though the narrative primarily focused on the conflict between Amitabh Bachchan and Om Puri's characters, Kareena brought quiet strength and emotional depth to her part and also serving as the moral compass that moves Fardeen Khan's character away from radicalisation. Unlike her often over-the-top performances in earlier films, her performance in Dev stood out for its subtlety. Reema Kagti's crime thriller Talaash left audiences divided. While some appreciated its storytelling, others were put off by its supernatural twist. Yet, amid the differing opinions, one thing most agreed on was Kareena Kapoor Khan's compelling performance. As Rosie, she seamlessly blended glamour with vulnerability. One of the film's most haunting moments is the night-time scene where she sits with Aamir Khan and reflects on her life as a sex worker: 'We don't exist in the eyes of the law — and if we don't exist, how can we disappear?' It's so well-balanced that it captures her pain but barely gives a hint of the climax. Sujoy Ghosh's Jaane Jaan stands out as Kareena Kapoor Khan's finest performance in recent years. She plays a single mother haunted by a dark past and an abusive ex-husband — and when that past comes knocking, she doesn't hesitate to fight back, even if it means killing to survive. What follows is a layered portrayal that sees Kareena in multiple shades: singing under disco lights while flirting with Vijay Varma's character, cautiously showing warmth to Jaideep Ahlawat's reclusive genius, and transforming into a fierce, protective mother when danger looms. It's a performance that keeps you hooked till the very end.
