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Pink Villa
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor who carries his own chair to sets, paid Rs 442 for two bananas at hotel, worked with Kamal Haasan, turned director and is a great sportsman
Imagine spending Rs 442.50 on just two bananas! Sounds weird? Well, this was the actor's bill at a Chandigarh hotel. He is the one who played double roles of an actor and a sportsman on the stage of his life. Can't guess yet? We are talking about Rahul Bose, an incredible talent who is often called an 'underrated gem'. Let's take a look at his inspiring life and career in films and sports. Rahul Bose's first live stage performance and the beginning of his acting career Born on July 27, 1967, to a Bengali-Punjabi family, Rahul Bose studied at The Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai. He encountered his first live stage performance at the age of six in a school play, Tom, the Piper's son, where he essayed the lead role. Rahul began his acting career by doing theater in Mumbai. Once, a casting director suggested his name to Bengali director Dev Benegal for the lead role in his movie, English, August. The movie received immense critical acclaim and several international awards at film festivals. Interestingly, it was the first Indian movie that was bought by a Hollywood studio, 20th Century Fox. Rahul Bose's rich body of work: Balancing art with mainstream cinema The actor kept on impressing the audience with his performances in Naseeruddin Shah 's Bombay Boys, and Ajay Devgn's Thakshak, apart from several English and Hindi artsy projects. Further, he made his directorial debut in 2001 with a movie titled Everybody says I'm fine! Bose starred in Aparna Sen's Mr and Mrs. Iyer, co-starring Konkona. The movie won many accolades including three national awards. And since then, Rahul Bose has never looked back. He has always maintained a great balance between parallel and mainstream cinema. He worked with great actors like Kamal Haasan, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Kay Kay Menon, and many others. Some of his notable works are- Jhankaar Beats, Ek Din 24 Ghante, Mumbai Matinee, Chameli, Chain Kulii Ki Main Kulii, Shaurya, Antaheen, The Japanese Wife, Dil Dhadakne Do, Bulbbul, Berlin, Amaran, and many more. He returned to direction with Poorna: Courage has no limits, in 2017, and is currently developing the script for his next directorial. Why does Rahul Bose carry his own chair on film sets? In an interview with ANI, the talented actor revealed that he was not given the respect on the sets in his initial years. Though everyone would have a chair to sit on, he had to ask every time for it, which was utterly awkward. Eventually, he stopped asking and used to sit on a stone, parapet, floor, or any other object. Rahul Bose finally took a stand and bought his own chair that was worth Rs 10,000, which was a whopping figure back in the '90s. The actor carries the same chair till today on the film sets. Rahul Bose's inspiring sports career: From breaking nose to President of Rugby India He was very active in sports from his school days. His mother introduced him to boxing and Rugby while his father wanted him to play cricket. Rahul revealed in an interview that he was a very naughty boy in childhood and was a great sporty back then. He mentioned that attention from girls was one of the reasons behind his interest in sports. Rahul reminisced about an incident when he broke his nose and all the prettiest girls of school came to see him in the hospital. Bose credits sports with instilling discipline, determination, and focus in him. He represented India in the first International event for men's rugby teams in 1998, the Asian Rugby Football Union Championship. He was active in Rugby for over 11 years until 2009, when he decided not to return to the field. However, he carried on advocating for the sport. Currently, he serves as the President of Rugby India. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more.
India.com
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who is Mukesh Ambani's daughter, Isha Ambani's childhood friend, went to the same school, has delivered many hits, her name is...
Meet actress who is Mukesh Ambani's daughter, Isha Ambani's childhood friend, went to the same school, has delivered many hits, her name is... In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, celebrities and public figures are always under high scrutiny. From their red-carpet appearance, airports look to their interpersonal relationships; every move, every step is observed. However, it is often assumed that celebrities and their friendships are purely for status and lack depth and emotions. However, there is one such friendship of two famous personalities that has stood out and been the talk of the town. Yes, we are talking about the actress Kiara Advani, and the daughter of Asia's richest man's Isha Ambani. The friendship of this duo has often been scrutinized and has been in the headlines. Kiara Advani (formerly, Alia Advani) and Isha Ambani hold a long-standing friendship. Their bond goes back to childhood. Long before Kiara Advani became a famous actress and Isha Ambani became famous as the heiress of the Ambani Dynasty, they both attended the school, Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai. They have shared a close bond since then and continue to maintain that bond even today. Back in 2018, when Isha Ambani got engaged to Anand Piramal, Kiara Advani took to ber Instagram and shared some a series of childhood pictures with Isha Ambani and wrote a heartfelt caption calling Isha her 'oldest friend, She further said, ''Never let the child inside you grow up. Forever yours, Aliu'. Their friendship looks grounded in reality, far from the superficial world of vanity. However, besides their genuine bond, people have falsely made some assumptions about Kiara Advani, her struggles and the privilege she would get from being friends with Isha Ambani. In an interview, Kiara openly spoke about being judged for her friendship with Isha, as if she would have some personal gains. 'If I post a photo with my school friend, who happens to be the heiress of the country, people immediately say, 'How dare she talk about struggle?'' Kiara expressed. 'But I'm not her. Her wealth has nothing to do with my work life or my journey, she said. But despite this negativity, Kiara Advani and Isha Ambani's friendship remains intact, and she has always been clear that her friendship and her professional life have never had any relation. Kiara has carved her own niche and made a name for herself in this industry. She has delivered many superhits. Kiara Advani has also said that while people associate a 'big tag' with being friends with Isha Ambani, real friendship transcends beyond the social labels.
Pink Villa
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet actor who debuted under Salman Khan Films, did 4 films before quitting acting and is now relishing motherhood with acclaimed cricketer
Entering the film industry, doing big commercials, and living a glamorous life full of treasure and leisure is a dream for many, but not all can succeed and enjoy the showbiz life. Some actors who step away from the limelight due to failure in making a successful career, but some personalities willingly quit acting. Meet an actor who was born to a popular Bollywood star, debuted with a Salman Khan production venture, and left showbiz after getting married to a successful cricketer. Well, we are talking about Athiya Shetty! Born to popular Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty and Mana Shetty on November 5, 1992, Athiya Shetty is among the popular Starkids who tried to follow in their parents' footsteps. Before entering the Bollywood film industry, Athiya Shetty completed her schooling at Cathedral and John Connon School and later shifted to the American School of Bombay. She studied acting at the New York Film Academy before starting her Bollywood career. Athiya debuted in Bollywood with Hero (2016), starring opposite Sooraj Pancholi and produced by none other than Salman Khan. The movie was a remake of the 1983 blockbuster romantic action drama of the same name starring Jackie Shroff. Helmed by Nikkhil Advani, the Athiya Shetty starrer couldn't impress the audience much and failed to gain traction at the box office. Post the debacle of her debut film, Athiya Shetty returned to the big screens with Mubarakaan, directed by Anees Bazmee. Though the clean family comedy met with favorable word-of-mouth, it also tanked at the box office. The actress also made a special appearance in Nawabzaade and won praise for the 2019 movie Motichoor Chaknachoor, starring alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui. However, no film can do much for her acting career. The actress got married to Indian cricketer KL Rahul in 2023, after dating him for a couple of years. The celebrated couple recently became parents to a newborn daughter named Evaarah. Athiya has now quit acting and is enjoying her motherhood. Confirming the same, father Suniel Shetty said in an interview that Athiya is in no mood to continue acting. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more!
India.com
22-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet Anil Ambani's sons, Jai Anmol Ambani and Jai Anshul Ambani, brains behind revival of bankrupt Anil Ambani, they studied from…
Late visionary entrepreneur Dhirubhai Ambani's younger son, Anil Ambani, was declared bankrupt in 2020. Once ranked the sixth-richest person globally in 2008, with a net worth of $42 billion, he eventually lost it all. Anil Ambani's life saw both incredible highs and devastating lows. After his father's death, he took charge of the telecommunications, power generation, and financial services businesses, while Mukesh Ambani retained control of the flagship oil and petrochemicals division. Anil Ambani's business journey is one of remarkable highs and devastating lows. His ascent in the business world began in the 1980s, after his father, Dhirubhai Ambani, suffered a stroke in 1986. Anil took on the day-to-day management of Reliance's financial dealings, and following Dhirubhai's death in 2002, Anil and his elder brother, Mukesh Ambani jointly led the Reliance conglomerate. Two people revived Reliance Capital Limited (RCL). One is Jai Anmol Ambani, and the other is Jai Anshul Ambani. They are sons of Anil Ambani and Tina Ambani. The elder son Anmol was born in 1991. He went to Cathedral and John Connon School before continuing his studies at Seven Oaks School in the United Kingdom. He then pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree at Warwick Business School. Anmol started his career at Reliance Capital as a trainee and gained further experience through an internship at Reliance Mutual Fund. His contributions were quickly recognised, and was appoited as an Additional Director on the board of Reliance Capital in 2016. Within a year, he was promoted to Executive Director, and by 2018, he joined the boards of Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management and Reliance Home Finance. His younger brother Jai Anshul, also attended Cathedral and John Connon School and later earned a degree in business management from NYU Stern School of Business. Both brothers are focused on expanding their father's enterprises while restoring investor confidence. Anil Ambani's lavish house worth Rs 5000 crore The ultra-luxurious home of Anil Ambani has 17 floors, it is spread over 16,000 sq ft and features a Helipad, an open swimming pool, gymnasium, a huge garage, among other premium amenities. 11 members of Anil Ambani's family, including his mother, Kokilaben, wife Tina, and sons, Jai Anmol Ambani and Jai Anshul Ambani, live in this massive house. The building is located in Mumbai's western suburb of Pali Hill, Mumbai. The stunning property is estimated to be worth a staggering Rs 5,000 crore.
