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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Supermodel who made his debut with Sridevi and played her husband, left Bollywood and changed his name, here's why
Deepak Malhotra's Bollywood debut had all the makings of a fairytale — a launch under the legendary banner, sharing screen space with the iconic , and stepping in as the romantic lead in Lamhe (1991), a film that was considered far ahead of its time. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, what should have been a launchpad for stardom turned into a career-defining misstep, all because of a single scene — and one infamous word: 'Pallo. ' Before venturing into films, Deepak was a force in the fashion world. Born in Bangalore in 1964, he was a national-level gymnast and a graduate of Christ University (1982–85). His athletic physique caught the attention of top fashion photographers, and by the late '80s, he had established himself as India's top male model. With a contract from Vimal Suitings and a then-unheard-of fee of Rs 1.5 lakh per shoot in 1987, Deepak was not just a face on billboards — he was a phenomenon. Naturally, film offers followed. He chose Yash Chopra's Lamhe for his big screen debut, a romantic drama that starred Sridevi in a double role and featured actors like Anil Kapoor, , and . Deepak played Siddharth, the quiet, composed lover of Sridevi's character Pallavi. Unfortunately, his screen time was limited and his performance failed to make the desired impact. One particular moment — where his character tries to revive a fainting Pallavi, repeatedly calling out 'Pallo' in a flat tone — became the subject of ridicule. Though memes didn't exist back then, that moment became an early-'90s pop culture punchline. The backlash was swift and brutal. Critics panned his performance, and the audience never forgot that scene. The damage was done. Deepak lost out on pivotal roles — he dropped out of the lead in Chamatkar (1992), a film that would go on to mark 's rise. He was reportedly also considered for Yash Chopra's Darr, but was replaced by after the Lamhe fallout. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Other opportunities slipped away as well — Bekhudi went to Kamal Sadanah, Suryavanshi to Salman Khan, and Junoon to Rahul Roy. His only other release after Lamhe was Tejasvini, directed by N. Chandra, which also didn't fare well at the box office. By 1993, Deepak Malhotra had exited the industry completely. Seeking a fresh start, he relocated to the United States, adopted a new name — Dino Martelli — and shifted his focus back to fashion. He studied industrial engineering and design and eventually transitioned into entrepreneurship, launching his own apparel brand in 2018. Now based in New York, he continues to lead the business as its principal. Deepak also found love in fellow fashion industry stalwart Lubna Adam, a former supermodel turned choreographer. The two got married and have two sons, Kian and Kyle, who have already made a mark in the fashion world by walking the ramp for Manish Malhotra.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Dadi' of Indian screens: Sushma Seth reflects on a career playing the matriarch in shows and movies
It almost felt like a prophecy for a 13-something Sushma Seth to essay the role of a "Haryanvi old biddy" in a play written by her uncle, Maheshwar Dayal as the role would foreshadow her future as one of the most beloved Dadis of Indian screens, in both television and cinema. Seth, who has been a regular on TV screens, theatre, and cinema - mostly in a matronly role since her debut in "Junoon" (1978) as Shashi Kapoor's aunt, remembered playing a 75-year-old nawab in another production by Dayal. "In one of the plays, I played a Haryanvi old biddy, and she ruled her household and was called Tai. It was very similar to what I did in 'Hum Log'. That was my first play. "In another one, I played a 75 year old Nawab sahab. There was no beard but I wore a topee and an achkan and churidar and I spoke like an old nawab sahab," the 89-year-old said at a session at India Habitat Centre on Friday. As she acted professionally in plays after growing up, it became destiny for her to play roles of elderly women, something that she took in her stride by adding her "own shades" to the characters. By the end of the shoot of "Junoon", which was directed by late filmmaker Shyam Benegal, Seth received offers from Raj Kapoor for "Prem Rog", Yash Chopra for "Silsila", and Benegal for "Kalyug", all the roles of women in their senior years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas Prices In Dubai Might Be More Affordable Than You Think Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Quote Undo "So for my own self I would give them a couple of shades depending on how their children behaved. If it were an indulgent mother or a mother who had a wayward son like Sanjay Dutt in his first film ('Rocky'). "He was a spoiled brat and I felt he was spoiled because his mother didn't take care of him and put him on the right path. So I had to be a little uncertain of how I should treat the child or be indulgent or overpampering him or overlooking all his faults," the veteran actor said. Seth added that the shades made her characters feel different, even when they looked similar in the script. "That way for my own self I would give different shades to the character depending on the children whose parent I played. And hoped to god that audience also saw that little bit of difference," she said. Even though Seth first appeared on the silver screen, it was her role as "Dadi" in family drama "Hum Log" (1984) on Doordarshan that immortalised her. Directed by P Kumar Vasudev, "Hum Log" followed the struggles and aspirations of a middle-class family. In her late 40s at the time, Seth was not an ideal candidate to play the role of the matriarch but the "spoiled brat" of a character felt too irresistible to her. "Kumar told me I was too young to play dadi. I said, just give me the script and we will see. When I read the script, I felt this is the only character I want to do. I just loved the dadi of 'Hum Log'. She was a spoiled brat, indulgent by her husband and her son, and she ill treated her daughter in law and pampered one daughter and didn't pamper the uglier one. "She was a typical character and I loved doing that character that one could go to town with such a character which you can't do otherwise," she said. With limited resources in makeup and dresses, Seth improvised using her mother's old clothes, a wig from Mumbai and an inimitable accent. 62-year-old actress Rita Bhaduri is no more "I ordered a wig from Bombay, I pulled out old jumpers from my mother's trunk that they used to wear in the 1920s and for wedding scenes I pulled out those old sarees of that time. And for the first day's shoot I did my own makeup, I put the dress with that seedha palla and I said, 'Ab batao, kahan baithna hai, ka karna hai?'" she recalled with an accent that became unique to her role. Seth, whose last commercial role was in "Kal Ho Na Ho" as Preity Zinta's grandmother, currently works with NGO Arpana, directing plays and dance dramas with children.
Hindustan Times
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Chef Vikas Khanna's humility in influencer's ‘What do you do for living' video charms internet; know his favourite dish
Influencer Feroz Khan Zadran, popularly known for his videos where he asks people what they do for a living, recently met celebrity chef Vikas Khanna on the streets of New York City. The clip is getting love from desi netizens, with people calling the chef humble and sweet. Vikas Khanna poses with Nita Ambani at his restaurant in Bungalow. (Instagram) Also Read | Step inside Shashi Tharoor's 'modest sarkari bungalow' in Delhi featuring MF Husain painting, indoor gym, endless books What is Vikas Khanna's favourite dish at Bungalow? The video begins with Vikas introducing himself as a chef from New York with a restaurant called Bungalow. When asked what he loves about his job, the celebrity chef confessed, 'It's an exhausting job, and I love it because I think it brings people very close to home. I've been cooking for the last four decades, and one thing I've learned is that this is one of the most sacred professions you can get into. You can heal people by cooking proper food.' Watch the video here. As for his favourite dish from the restaurant, the chef revealed that it is very unusual, yet very traditional from Udupi, Karnataka in South India: Roasted pineapple and coconut curry. Calling the dish sacred, Vikas revealed that the dish is special because it has no onion or garlic. 'There's a whole group of people in India who are Jains, and it fits them. It's totally vegan. It's perfectly vegetarian, with so much intense flavour. I love it because it brings people who've had this before close to the grandmoms who cooked for them.' 'His humility has no bounds…' The desi internet loved Vikas Khanna's humility in the video. Despite being a Michelin-star chef, fans loved how he humbly introduced himself in the video. One Instagram user wrote, 'You just casually met a Michelin star chef and also a Master Chef judge. His humility has no bounds. What a humble and kind soul.' Farah Khan commented, 'Soooo handsome ur looking like this missss uuuu vikkuuu.' Another said, 'Never mentioned celebrity chef - Just CHEF…never mentioned about 8 times Michelin star just cooking over 4 decades…The love for what he does was depicted than what he achieved…so much to learn from him.' Someone wrote: 'Michelin Star — not once, not twice… but EIGHT times. This isn't luck. This is legacy. This is Vikas Khanna — the man who turned the heat of the kitchen into a global revolution.' A fan commented, 'You casually met an 8-Michelin-star chef – all earned for his one restaurant, Junoon in New York. I absolutely love him; he's the only chef whose recipes I genuinely enjoy watching. But what touched me the most was when he proudly said he belongs to India, and even shared that his mother tongue is Punjabi.'
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonakshi Sinha reveals she doesn't swim at nights because of THIS film
Sonakshi Sinha revealed that the 1992 horror film 'Junoon' deeply traumatized her childhood. The film's plot, featuring a man transforming into a tiger, and its shooting location at a familiar hotel, instilled a lasting fear. She still avoids swimming at night due to the film's impact, highlighting its unsettling influence. Everyone has that one horror film from their childhood that left them too scared to sleep alone or turn off the lights — and for Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha , it was Junoon, the 1992 cult horror thriller starring Rahul Roy and Pooja Bhatt . Sonakshi is currently preparing to release his psychological horror film Nikita Roy on 18th July. In her recent conversation with ETimes, Sonakshi candidly opened up about how the film terrified her as a child and continues to haunt her till date. 'Zaheer & I Are...' Sonakshi Gets REAL About Married Life | Special Bond Behind 'Nikita Roy' Film Speaking about the lasting impact of Junoon, Sonakshi said, 'One horror film that really scarred me for life was Junoon. Main aaj tak raat ko swimming pool mein nahi jaati hoon because of it.' She went on to recall how the movie, which featured a man transforming into a tiger at night, left such a deep impression on her that she still avoids swimming after dark. What made the experience even eerier for young Sonakshi was the fact that the film was shot at a location deeply familiar to her. 'I used to go swimming at Centaur Hotel as a child, and that was the same hotel where Junoon was shot,' she revealed. The actress reminisced about how the thought of Rahul Roy's character transforming into a tiger and jumping into the very same pool she swam in was enough to traumatize her. For Sonakshi, Junoon wasn't just another horror film — it was a formative, unsettling experience that stayed with her well into adulthood. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Despite growing up in a Bollywood family and eventually becoming an actor herself, she confessed that certain horror films still make her uneasy, with Junoon holding a special place on that list for all the wrong reasons. Directed by Mahesh Bhatt , Junoon is a 1992 supernatural thriller where Rahul Roy's character is cursed to turn into a tiger on full moon nights. A mix of horror, folklore, and drama, the film became a cult classic for its eerie atmosphere, haunting transformation sequences, and unconventional horror narrative for its time. Nikita Roy is directed by Sonakshi's brother Kussh S Sinha and also features Arjun Rampal and Paresh Rawal .
India.com
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, who made debut at 42, acted in over 100 films, worked with Shah Rukh Khan, Rishi Kapoor, yet failed to become a star, her name is…, last film was…
Many actresses, even after delivering significant hits in the industry, struggle to become leading heroines and remain confined to roles of mothers and sisters. An actress who began her career at 42 did not become a leading heroine, even after delivering successful films with superstars such as Shah Rukh Khan, Rishi Kapoor, and others. Veteran Actress Of Bollywood… The actress we are talking about is veteran actress Sushma Seth , who has appeared in more than 120 films and is widely recognized for her portrayals of stern mother-in-laws and grandmothers, or caring mothers. Her daughter is an actress too, who is Shah Rukh Khan 's closest friend. At the age of 42, Sushma Seth debuted in Bollywood with the film Junoon , portraying Shashi Kapoor' s aunt. Sushma Seth portrayed the mother and grandmother of several Bollywood stars, such as Rishi Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Anil Kapoor, and Preity Zinta . She has featured in numerous Bollywood successes and blockbusters such as Silsila, Prem Rog, Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Chandni, Deewana, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, and Kal Ho Naa Ho . Nonetheless, in spite of this, she did not achieve the status of a leading actress. Sushma's most recent appearance was in the film Noor, and she is currently involved with an NGO named Arpana , where she directs plays and dance performances. Recently, she has earned the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META) Lifetime Achievement Award for her outstanding contribution to theatre and stage plays. Divya Seth , her daughter, is a well-known television actress and Shah Rukh Khan's 'closest friend'. The Bond Between Divya and SRK Shah Rukh Khan once posted a picture with her on Twitter, referring to her as his 'bestest friend' and stating, 'Divya, my bestest friend, who taught me how to act.' 'Don't keep the negative traits I possess, just the positive ones influenced by her guidance.' Divya and Shah Rukh Khan have been friends since their days in acting school. They trained together at Barry John acting classes and both began in Lekh Tandon's show Dil Darya .
