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News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Radhika Merchant, Shloka Mehta And Isha Ambani Serve Ethnic Glam At Swadesh Store Launch In Mumbai
Last Updated: Radhika Merchant, Isha Ambani and Shloka Mehta turned heads at the Swadesh store launch in Mumbai, showcasing elegant ethnic ensembles in sarees and suits The inauguration of the new Swadesh store in Mumbai turned into a showcase of traditional style as the Ambani women arrived dressed in stunning ethnic ensembles. From rich silks to intricate embroidery, Radhika Merchant, Isha Ambani, and Shloka Mehta gave us major desi fashion inspiration. Here's a breakdown of their looks: Radhika exuded elegance in a rich orange silk saree, accentuated with broad golden borders. Draped in a classic style with the pallu cascading gracefully over her shoulder, she wore a matching blouse to maintain the timeless appeal. Her jewellery added a royal touch—she wore a diamond choker accented with green emeralds, oversized diamond earrings, and her mangalsutra. With dewy makeup and her hair styled in a sleek half-up, half-down do, Radhika looked nothing short of radiant. Isha Ambani's Bold Bandhani Look Isha chose a vibrant red bandhani saree detailed with broad golden borders, giving her look a festive edge. She styled it with a gold-toned, heavily embellished blouse that amped up the celebratory vibe. Her accessories included a traditional layered necklace and coordinating earrings, lending her look a rich, ethnic finish. With soft, glowing makeup and her hair left open in gentle waves, Isha struck the perfect balance between grandeur and grace. Shloka Mehta's Sophisticated Suit Style Shloka opted for a refined alternative to the saree, an embroidered ethnic suit in soft beige tones, adorned with multicoloured threadwork. She paired it with palazzo pants and added contrast with a vibrant orange silk dupatta. Her look was accessorised with statement earrings, and she kept her beauty look fresh with nude-toned makeup and loose, middle-parted hair. Shloka's outfit was the epitome of understated elegance. Together, the trio offered a masterclass in festive Indian dressing traditional, luxe, and effortlessly stylish. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 08:23 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, a remake of the Korean film A Moment to Remember?
Move over star kids and soft launches, because Saiyaara has officially launched Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda with a Rs 20 crore box office bang! Directed by Mohit Suri, the tearjerker dropped on July 18 and is already being hailed as the biggest romantic drama of the year. But while the film is serving emotions, music and tragic love, desi cinephiles are sniffing something suspiciously familiar. Saiyaara makes a crazy debut, but did you get the Korean déjà vu? The film follows Krish, a moody musician with a broken past, and Vaani, a bright, lovable girl who ends up being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's just when things get real. Sound oddly specific? That is because fans think it is 'allegedly' like A Moment to Remember, the 2004 Korean film that had everyone crying into their ramen. Directed by John H. Lee, the Korean drama is iconic for its heartbreaking portrayal of love under the shadow of memory loss, and Saiyaara seems to be playing the same sad tune. Twitter (aka X) detectives are already comparing scene-by-scene, and the resemblance is... well, hard to forget. Mohit Suri calls it 'original,' but fans are not buying it While the internet screams 'rip-off', the creators are staying tight-lipped. The screenplay has been credited to Sankalp Sadanah and Suri himself, and earlier buzz even suggested Saiyaara was a spiritual sequel to Aashiqui 2. Somewhere along the way, it pivoted to being a "contemporary" Indian love story. So #SAIYAARA is a copy of this KOREAN FILM! (Read the synopsis)Mohit Suri has barely made any original film. #Saiyaara is a copy of a Korean of the Movie - A Moment To Remember. Yeh BKL Mohit Suri jisne apne Life mein ek Original Movie nahi #Saiyaara print to print Remake of Korean Movie "A Moment to Remember"?Saala Actor aur Actress ka Look bhi Print to Print hai...#War2 #Coolie #SaiyaaraMitronn , Copywood is back again with a Korean remake — paid posts and corporate bookings will make the numbers the trauma I went through while watching that torture till the first half... it'll take time to recover from that.A moment to remember >saiyaara Korean thrillers make you sit on the edge of your seat. This remake made me check my phone every 5 mins. #Saiyaara completely lost the plot! According to Times of India, a sources close to the team insist it is not a remake, but an 'inspired' tale with local soul. But desi audiences are not exactly easy to fool, especially the K-drama obsessed ones. Inspired or imitated? Either way, the buzz is working Whether it is borrowed brilliance or Bollywood coincidence, Saiyaara is definitely trending. Ahaan and Aneet's chemistry, the soundtrack, and the pure emotional chaos have Gen Z in a chokehold. And honestly? Even if it is inspired, at least it is not a direct frame-by-frame copy (we are looking at you, Sadak 2).
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Woman's hyper-realistic 'seflies' with Bollywood stars are all AI-generated. Here's the prompt she used
A 19-year-old woman from US has stunned the internet (and Orry) with her latest reel. In it, she flexes a string of selfies with the biggest Bollywood stars. Except, none of those are real. Jasmine has shared a bunch of AI-generated pictures that show her hanging out with desi celebrities such as Ranveer Singh, Shraddha Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh. A quick fix for starry selfies The pictures were strung together in a video and shared by Jasmine on Instagram with the caption, 'Bollywood celebs I met during my trip to India.' She added, 'Didn't get to meet a lot of my favs.' The photos star her in warmly lit night-time pictures with Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Shraddha Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh. The video has 2.2 million views and comments, even a few from desi social butterfly Orhan Awatramani. "How? This is not possible" and 'I will find you and I will stop you," he wrote. A person wrote, 'Bro casually met everyone on the same day.' Another said, 'Female 2.0 version of Orry hehehe.' Prompt for AI-generated selfie with a celeb Others realised that the pictures were created using artificial intelligence and asked her for the prompt and Jasmine wasn't one to gatekeep. Here's the prompt she used: Take an extremely ordinary and unremarkable iPhone selfie, with no clear subject or sense of composition-just a quick accidental snapshot. The photo has slight motion blur and uneven lighting from streetlights or indoor lamps, causing mild Overexposure in some areas. The angle is awkward and the framing is messy, giving the picture a deliberately mediocre feel, as if it was taken absentmindedly while pulling the phone from a pocket. The main character is Me and blank (Bollywood actor/actress) stands next to her, both caught in a casual, imperfect moment. The background shows a lively (any word you want here) at night, with neon lights, traffic, and blurry figures passing by. The overall look is intentionally plain and random, capturing the authentic vibe of a poorly composed, spontaneous iPhone selfie. Jasmine's followers loved her response and decided to try it out themselves. Will you try something like this too?
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘I want to cry': Japanese man documents his flat-hunting struggles in Gurgaon. Watch
A Japanese man currently living in India has gone viral on social media after sharing a video chronicling his frustrating flat-hunting experience in Gurgaon. The Instagram reel, shared by the user who goes by the handle 'Random Japanese In India', has amassed over 188k views, striking a chord with people who have faced similar challenges in the Indian rental housing market. A Japanese man in India shared his Gurgaon flat-hunting woes.(Instagram/randomjapanese__inindia) (Also read: Japanese princess flies economy class, praised for her humility as viral photo wins hearts) 'Hotel isn't like home' The video begins with the man, visibly optimistic, outlining his plans for the day. 'Hey guys, day in my life. Random Japanese living in India. I am going to look for an apartment today. I am staying at a hotel at the moment, but hotel isn't like home. I need a home,' he says, holding the camera as he sets off for the search. He then walks viewers through various semi-furnished and fully furnished flats across residential societies. While the flats appeared decent, making a final decision wasn't easy. 'All i need to do is go for lunch' Overwhelmed with indecision, he chooses to take a break. 'Okay, I can't decide one flat. In that case, all I need to do is go for lunch. Guess what will I eat today, yes, it's a dosa. I love dosa,' he says with a smile. In true desi style, he ends his meal with something sweet. 'Of course, I didn't forget dessert. I had a glass of lassi. The lassi was really good,' he adds. Post-lunch, he resumes the hunt and checks out another apartment. But by the end of the video, his expression turns comic-tragic. 'In the end, I couldn't decide. I want to cry!' he confesses, half-laughing. Watch the clip here: (Also read: Japanese man documents brutal 18-hour day exposing harsh corporate life: 'A living hell') Internet reacts The video sparked a wave of comments, with many users relating deeply to his dilemma. One user commented, 'This is every millennial's story in Gurgaon, Indian or not!' Another added, 'Bro, if you survive house hunting in Gurgaon, you're already Indian.' A viewer said, 'His love for dosa is as pure as his confusion.' Another wrote, 'Finding a house is harder than finding love here.' One person joked, 'You didn't cry, we cried watching this.' Another said, 'Your vibe is so real, this is why we love your content.'
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
A busy doctor finds a trick to spot his luggage instantly at airport. Netizens impressed
The internet joins in As travellers across the globe invest in high-tech tracking devices to keep tabs on their luggage, some desis are staying loyal to a tried-and-true method that's been passed down for generations: the humble ribbon. Bright, bold, and undeniably effective, this old-school hack recently got a hilarious shoutout from dermatologist Dr Faraz Ali, whose airport video struck a chord with desi travellers the now-viral clip, Dr Ali is seen standing at the airport, pointing out how many suitcases are adorned with bright pink ribbons. "You've heard of AirTags, but have you heard of DesiTags?" read the text on his video. In the caption, he doubled down: 'The more colourful, the better.'While AirTags and other tracking gadgets offer location precision, the ribbon approach leans on visibility, familiarity, and, let's admit it, a bit of family tradition. Anyone who's flown with a desi family knows the drill: someone will always dig out a bright old dupatta or a strip from an outdated salwar to tie on everyone's bags 'just in case.' It's low-cost, zero-tech, and surprisingly didn't take long for the internet to rally around Dr Ali's post. Many users found the ribbon hack hilariously relatable, calling it a classic example of something uniquely Indian. One described how spotting a suitcase with a strip of colourful fabric instantly creates a sense of unspoken connection with fellow desis at the baggage carousel. Another shared a nostalgic visual—how their mother would often repurpose an old, vibrant maxi or salwar by cutting it into strips to tie onto luggage, making sure their bags were unmistakable from a out, this ribbon tradition isn't just limited to desi households. 'Africans do this too,' noted one user. Another chimed in, 'West Indians do this but worse. Shoelaces, Christmas tinsel, literal scraps of cloth—I can't even remember the rest.'
