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NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
'No Magic Wand To Be Like 20-Year-Old, Know Where To Stop': Khushbu Sundar
New Delhi: Actor Khushbu Sundar has pointed at 'fear of missing out' or FOMO as one of the key contributing factors that adds immense strain on the lives of young people and those in the entertainment industry to stay in top shape externally, and in the process fall prey to anxiety, panic attack, depression and a host of other serious health issues. She said there are two kinds of pressures that people in the entertainment industry face - from within, and from outside. When people expect you to look a certain way, present yourself in a certain way, whether it's your makeup or clothes, when they expect you to have a designer, a stylist, etc that's what can be called pressures from within the industry, Mr Sundar told NDTV. "But more than that, I think the pressures are more from the outside world. In today's times, when we talk about social media, this is where the pressure comes from," she said. "... If you're not properly dressed, if one hair is out of place, if your mascara is running down, if you're not wearing your lipstick, then I think the pressure builds up that you don't know how to handle yourself." "All these are on social media. People in the entertainment industry read the comments and that is where the pressure mounts. So more than the pressure from within the industry, I think the pressure from outside the industry, from the so-called social media platforms, are what amount to anxiety and panic attacks, and depression, and the new term they have got called FOMO, fear of missing out," Ms Sundar, who saw early success as a child artist in Bollywood, told NDTV. Her comments come amid the discussions on the death of model-actor Shefali Jariwala. While the exact cause of death is yet to be confirmed, findings from the initial medical examination suggested that self-medication and unsupervised anti-ageing treatments, specifically glutathione and vitamin C, may have triggered the cardiac arrest. Ms Sundar said there was no social media and hence, no pressures of the kind that comes from outside when she was in the industry doing lead roles, and real fans would accept actors as they were. "... We would just wear a salwar or jeans and a kurta and walk out. Nobody would even bother. And the real fans would be there accepting us as we are. But I have seen these pressures on social platforms about body shaming, about the way they looked at my girls when they were growing up," Ms Sundar said, referring to her two daughters and her parenting experience in the age of social media. "I saw the kind of pressure, comments and the way people reacted, so I came out of Facebook and told my girls that they were never going back to Facebook. Neither they nor I have been on Facebook since then. But on Instagram... I saw how my girls were ridiculed when they were growing up. They were big girls, taller than their age, tallest in their class... And probably to me, being a mother, it didn't bother me. But then I have seen the kind of pressure my girls went through," Ms Sundar said. "It was very difficult to make a child understand in their growing up times. But fortunately for me, I was able to handle that and make my children understand that the people who comment, who have these, you know, ideas of being judgmental about the way they look, they're nobody to you. They're absolute strangers. They don't have a face. They don't have a name. You don't know them and you don't have to worry about them. And I was able to put that in my kids' minds. And they're absolutely fine today. They understand how to take the pressure. "I still don't have a designer. I still don't have a makeup artist. I still don't have somebody who is going to style me when I'm walking into an event or a wedding. I do it by myself and I'm very, very comfortable by myself. I think when you start feeling that I'm going to lose out in this so-called societal pressure or the way I have to present myself, when you're not ready to accept the realities of life, I think this is where the problem starts," Ms Sundar told NDTV. She respectfully refrained from commenting on the death of model-actor Shefali Jariwala, and also did acknowledge that people taking an anti-ageing regimen is absolutely fine. "If somebody is happy doing that, there's nothing wrong with it. You know where to stop. That's one thing which you have to learn. You should know where to stop. There are certain things which you start once and it never ends. And that is the fear which I always have. People keep telling me that, oh, you need to get this done. You need to do that. Get that done. I'm saying, let me age gracefully. I have my laugh lines. I have my jowls. I have my crow feet. I'm fine. But if I have to, if I want my skin to glow, if I'm going through a facial, there's nothing wrong with it. "I go to my skin clinic very regularly, get my regular facials done to see if there are any large pores which need to be treated because all this happens with age. But you should know where to stop. You cannot be totally into that and say that I need a magic wand in my hand and I want to be like a 20 year old at this age. No, you can't be. You have to accept it. You have to learn to accept it," Ms Sundar said. She suggested going for a regular master health checkup, especially women, and not to focus only on the external but internal too. "This is what most girls miss because they think only appearance is what counts. What is within does not."
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Khushbu Sundar thanks Mani Ratnam for not missing out her daughter's name in Thug Life's credits
Actress and producer Khushbu Sundar has now penned a post on Instagram thanking director Mani Ratnam for including her daughter's name in the credits list of 'Thug Life', which hit screens on Thursday. .The actress, who shared about how proud and delighted she was to watch her daughter Ananditha Sundar's name being listed in the credits of director Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life', pointed out that her daughter Anandita Sundar had worked as an assitant director for a brief period in the project before suffering an ankle fracture. Taking to her Instagram account to pen a post on how proud she felt as a mother, Khushbu Sundar, who herself is a producer, wrote, "As a parent, it fills me with immese pride to see my daughter's name in a Mani Ratnam film as his disciple. She assisted for a short time as she couldnt continue due her ankle fracture. But the knowledge she has gathered and what she has learned from Mani Sir is sure to last a life time. The experience was indeed enriching. Thank you Sir for your large heart and not missing her name out in the credits. " SHOCKING! Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar reveals she was sexually abused by her father: 'I was just 8-year-old and...' However, her daughter Anandita playfully responded to her mother's post, saying "Telling the world how clumsy I am." On Wednesday, Khushbu had penned a cryptic post under the title 'Life Lessons'. The post seemed to be advice for someone in particular. However, it was not clear for whom the post was penned. Khushbu's post read, "They say karma is a bitch, and it's relentless-it strikes back with thunderous force. When you're selfish, when you wound and scar others, you wander from the path of true meaning and love. Life isn't about inflicting pain; it's about lifting others, not dragging them down. "Embrace darkness and egoism, and karma ensures you're hit hardest at the worst time. At the gates of hell, you confront the echoes of your cruelty, the goodness of those you've harmed amplifying your isolation. In that moment, karma offers no reprieve-you're destined to burn in the chaos you created, feeling every fiery consequence of your choices. Reflect before it's too late - don't let karma become your reckoning. " Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hans India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Khushbu Sundar thanks Mani Ratnam for not missing out her daughter's name in Thug Life's credits
Chennai: Actress and producer Khushbu Sundar has now penned a post on Instagram thanking director Mani Ratnam for including her daughter's name in the credits list of 'Thug Life', which hit screens on Thursday. .The actress, who shared about how proud and delighted she was to watch her daughter Ananditha Sundar's name being listed in the credits of director Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life', pointed out that her daughter Anandita Sundar had worked as an assitant director for a brief period in the project before suffering an ankle fracture. Taking to her Instagram account to pen a post on how proud she felt as a mother, Khushbu Sundar, who herself is a producer, wrote, "As a parent, it fills me with immese pride to see my daughter's name in a Mani Ratnam film as his disciple. She assisted for a short time as she couldnt continue due her ankle fracture. But the knowledge she has gathered and what she has learned from Mani Sir is sure to last a life time. The experience was indeed enriching. Thank you Sir for your large heart and not missing her name out in the credits." However, her daughter Anandita playfully responded to her mother's post, saying "Telling the world how clumsy I am." On Wednesday, Khushbu had penned a cryptic post under the title 'Life Lessons'. The post seemed to be advice for someone in particular. However, it was not clear for whom the post was penned. Khushbu's post read, "They say karma is a bitch, and it's relentless—it strikes back with thunderous force. When you're selfish, when you wound and scar others, you wander from the path of true meaning and love. Life isn't about inflicting pain; it's about lifting others, not dragging them down. "Embrace darkness and egoism, and karma ensures you're hit hardest at the worst time. At the gates of hell, you confront the echoes of your cruelty, the goodness of those you've harmed amplifying your isolation. In that moment, karma offers no reprieve—you're destined to burn in the chaos you created, feeling every fiery consequence of your choices. Reflect before it's too late — don't let karma become your reckoning."
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
‘Your country is going around with a begging bowl': Khushbu Sundar launches fiery tweet on IMF aid for Pakistan
After Gul Panag, Khushbu Sundar has also defended India while reacting to a tweet about International Monetary Fund's $1 billion loan for Pakistan. The actor came across a tweet from a Pakistani journalist, who claimed that India's has been 'humbled' by IMF's move. She unleashed some fiery words in response to it. Journalist Shahbaz Rana had tweeted, 'India humbled again as IMF approves $2.3b packages for Pakistan. In a diplomatic embarrassment for India, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund on Friday approved two packages worth $2.3 billion, including a new $1.3 billion programme.' Khushbu retorted, 'Seriously?? Do you live in la-la land? My nation stands tall, upholding its dignity, integrity and respect. Your country is going around holding a begging bowl and alms are given to you. India hasnt reached out for any financial help. We as a nation are self sufficient. We Indians are happy souls, who find happiness in sharing, giving and spreading peace and harmony. Unlike your country that takes pride in sheilding terrorists and spreading terrorism. So i say, go take a long walk. You can never match upto where India stands in development, economy, infrastructure,. India is at the top as a friend, uniting the world, standing up for the right causes, sharing happiness with the rest of the world.' Earlier, actor Gul Panag had also tweeted against the same. 'Sir, congratulations on another loan. With respect, we don't need that money. You do. FYI, We have not taken any financial assistance from the IMF since 1993. Repayments of all the loans taken from International Monetary Fund have been completed on 31 May, 2000.' The International Monetary Fund approved the immediate disbursement of about USD 1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility. Pointing out that rewarding continued sponsorship of cross-border terrorism sends a dangerous message to the global community, India abstained from voting at the crucial International Monetary Fund (IMF) held on Friday in Washington. An IMF statement soon after said its Executive Board concluded the initial review of Pakistan's economic reform programme under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. Khushbu Sundar is an Indian actor, producer, and politician known for her work in South Indian cinema. She is also a prominent political figure, currently associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Khushbu Sundar is best known for Tamil blockbusters like Chinna Thambi, Mannan, and Michael Madana Kama Rajan.
News18
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Khushbu Sundar's X Account Restored, Actress Thanks Fans For Support
Last Updated: Khushbu Sundar dropped a picture of flowers with 'many heartfelt thanks' written on it on X, in which she informed her fans that she is back on the platform. Actress and politician Khushbu Sundar has returned to X (formerly Twitter) nearly three weeks after her account was hacked in April. She personally informed her followers about the restoration of her account through a heartfelt post on May 5. Expressing her joy at being back, she said she's eager to reconnect with fans and share her experiences from the past few weeks. Along with a picture of flowers bearing the message 'many heartfelt thanks," Khushbu wrote, 'Hi, my dearest friends. Finally, back here. After 3 weeks. Missed you all. Too many things have happened over these 3 weeks. Let's connect once again and move forward. Can't wait to share stories and hear more from you. Thank you very much for everything. Love to all." Hi my dearest friends. Finally back here. After 3 weeks. Missed you all. Too many things have happened over these 3 weeks. Let's connect once again and move forward. Can't wait to share stories and hear more from you. Thank you very much for everything. Love to all. ❤️❤️ — KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) May 5, 2025 In April, Khushbu shared the news about her X account being hacked on her Instagram account. Warning fans against fraudulent messages and posts from her account, she wrote, 'Hi friends, my #TWITTER @khushsundar account is hacked. I am not able to log and it's not accepting my ID or password. I am blocked out. Any news, updates, posts, or any activity on my Twitter page is not done in the last 9 hours. Trying to sort this out. Kindly bear with me and keep me posted if you see any kind of activity on my TWITTER page. See you soon on Twitter. Till then, I am here." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kushboo Sundar (@khushsundar) Later, she informed me that she was getting a WhatsApp message from the hackers. Posting the screenshot of the message, she said, 'My office received this message from the hackers. This is the number of hackers hidden in the UK. @tncybercrimeoff is requested to take action immediately." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kushboo Sundar (@khushsundar) Professionally, Khushboo Sundar started her journey in the lights-camera-action world as a child artist in Hindi films. Later, she carved a name for herself in Tamil cinema, where she starred in more than 185 movies. The actress then stepped into the political world in 2020, joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. Now, she serves as a member of the National Commission for Women. First Published:
