Anupama's producer Deepa Shahi celebrates 80th birthday with special trip

Anupama's producer, Deepa Shahi,marked her 80th birthday on Sunday, November 19th, and her son and co-producer, Rajan Shahi, made the day extra special for her. To celebrate this milestone, Rajan took his mother on a heartfelt journey to Shirdi to seek blessings.Deepa Shahi plays an integral role in the making of Anupama, and her insights and suggestions often find their way into the show. Rajan Shahi, expressing his gratitude, said, "My mom has given me an excellent upbringing. She is my constant support and pillar of strength. I feel loved and blessed."
Anupama, the TV show produced by Deepa and Rajan Shahi, has been a groundbreaking series. The storyline revolves around a homemaker who stands firm on her principles and values, overcoming challenges with flying colors. The show has resonated with audiences for its relatable and inspiring portrayal of a woman's journey.As Deepa Shahi enters her 80s, her influence and guidance continue to shape the success of Anupama. The special trip to Shirdi not only celebrated her birthday but also symbolized the strong bond between a mother and her son, reflecting the values that Anupama, the character and the show, holds dear.
Rajan Shahi's acknowledgment of his mother's role in his life and career highlights the importance of family support and love in achieving milestones. As Anupama continues to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling, Deepa Shahi's 80th birthday becomes a memorable moment, marking not only a personal milestone but also a celebration of the show's success.

The Archies finds a musical supporter in  Kavya Jones

Award-winning Singer-Performer Kavya Jones, recently featured in The Rolling Stones for her saccharine pop song Oo Oo Mere Dil Mein Tu dedicates her song to the live-action musical, The Archies amid the nepotism constroversy. Says film inspired her to create the song and now the millenials seem to have caught on.Seconding filmmaker Zoya Akhtar  who spoke out for equitable representation of the cast of The Archies, Kavya Jones avers how the film was always meant to be an equitable opportunity film but it is netizens who have lapped up celeb kids, Kavya speaks of how her video juxtaposed small-town teens with the sobo character essayed by her and focused on the transformation of the six girls.

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The inspiration, reveals Kavya, was from The Archies trailer,  Dot (Aditi), Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Mihir Ahuja, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, and Yuvraj Menda, who are an amazing cast that represent today's youth.My song incidentally has 7 girls, six from.the heart of hinterlands, while I represent the urban chic singer. The teeny bopper fantasy number has earned Kavya, an article in the prestigious Rolling Stones magazine .Says Kavya. "I am.truly inspired by Zoya Akhtar's musical let us cut the crap and enjoy the musical. Music heals hearts. There is no place for colour green aka jealousy here."

Bigg Boss 17: Sana Raees Khan stands up for herself against Arun Mashettey

Lawyer Sana Raees Khan’s recent encounter with her co-contestant Arun Mashettey has made sure that no one can comment on her profession or how she is personally. During a fight, that happened recently in the house, Arun tried to taunt her and threaten her. While he was very rude and insulting with her, what was worse was that he brought in her profession as well. 
Well Sana might not be someone who is always raising her voice for everything in the house, but she made sure to take a stand for herself this time. She gave it back to him, and how. She did not get cowed down by his loud voice, and answered back with full confidence. He tried to threaten her by saying that since she nominated his brother, Tehelka, he will not spare her if he gets evicted. To this, Sana told him to stop threatening her. She told him that he has no idea how to talk to people and that he should not poke her. 
Salman Khan was in no mood to get involved in the housemates’ disputes this time, but he also started the episode by saying that Arun disrespected Sana’s profession.

Made in Heaven 2 actor Nikhil Khurana shares his views on  International Men's Day

November 19 is celebrated as International Men's Day. The day is significant in raising awareness around men's health, throws light on their contribution and accomplishments, and also encourages them to set the right example for society. Made In Heaven 2 actor Nikhil Khurana speaks on International Men's Day.
“Honestly, I am not much into celebrating men's day. I am more into 'nongender day' basically, where we celebrate all genders. This is the division created by society, men, women and all. I believe we are part of one species, one planet, and oneness in a way. So I don't see life like that,” says the actor, who is all set to debut in the film ‘Sanna’ alongside Radhika Madan. The film is directed by National Award Winner Sudhanshu Saria.
Women express themselves and also talk about their emotions whereas men do not. Also, for ages we have been hearing that men don’t cry.
“Men and women are the same so I don't see them as some different species with different traits. If you want to not express and deal with it on your own then it's completely fine. Even if you choose to share it with others then it's fine too. But don't get drowned in your emotions. Like I said earlier, pain is inevitable and you don't need to suffer because of it. When you accept your pain it starts healing. I am the kind of guy who doesn't like to express my feelings to the world, I keep my emotions to myself. I have my mechanisms to deal with it. I respect people's choice of sharing or not sharing their emotions with the world,” he adds.
On men not expressing their emotion, he says, “If you ask me, it’s true at times. Being a man I feel that the reason why men don't express themselves is that, they feel if you talk about your pain again and again, it increases. So I think being a man is about just accepting the pain and not choosing to suffer. Pain is inevitable and suffering is a choice. So you don't need to talk about it much. Sometimes I also go through my emotions and when I over-talk about it I feel that I am giving it power. So I would rather go through that pain by myself and cry by myself. I will get over it because I know my goal is to move on and not to suffer through these emotions. It's better to not get drowned in your emotions. It's good that some men talk about their emotions in public and some don't want to talk, so I think we should let each person choose how they want to express it. Let's not generalize men or women. Let the person express the way they want to express themselves,” he says.
It's being said that there is much hype around International Women's Day. But such is not the case with Men's Day. “I don't believe in men's day or women's day. But I think Women's Day still makes some sense because they have been undermined for centuries if you go through history. They need to be celebrated more than men. It would be nice if there was a better understanding of the world. I think we can work together, there's no division here. We must celebrate non-gender day where men and women get united and work together towards a better future. I would respect that. I think our world needs more people who accept both genders with their different traits and love them equally,” he ends.

Ranaksh Rana: We should be mindful and appreciative all year and not just on Intl Men's Day

Actor Ranaksh Rana says that days such as International Men’s Day remind us that we must value those around us all the time. He also says that the fact that women are celebrated more than men is because they have fought bigger issues of recognition in their lives. 
“Generally, I feel all the days that we celebrate are supposed to be a reminder that we should be mindful and appreciative throughout the year. The same goes for Men's Day. I don't think one occasion getting hyped means the other is underappreciated. It's all about how long the journey has been for a particular segment of society to reach where they are,” he says.
He adds, “The reality of women has been different and the challenges of men have been different. For example, men have been historically stereotyped as those who don't express themselves. It is really not true. Men do express themselves but in a different way.”
Beliefs such as like ‘men don’t cry’ need to be stop, he says, adding, “But what one needs to understand is that it is a result of deep conditioning since childhood - men don't cry. More importantly, it is because crying has been linked to weakness. What we should do as a society is realise that crying is healthy. If everyone starts expressing themselves, mental health issues will be reduced. Crying has to be looked at as venting out and not as a sign of weakness.”

Pranitaa Pandit: The TV industry has completely changed

Actress Pranitaa Pandit says that the TV industry has grown over the years. She says that people are enjoying watching shows more and actors are also enjoying working in the medium now. “Television has changed drastically in the last few years. I think initially the characters were so guarded, and people didn't know about their personal lives, and they didn't even know their real names. But now the television industry has completely changed. So, people love the characters, but they are also aware of the human being behind that character. And, and at the same time, the working pattern, the professional aspect in television has become fabulous. Like work hours have become good, actors get their dues, and it has been a great change. It's not no longer a medium where you have to only slog and then you can survive. Though, of course, television actors work far more. Really, like, television actors really work very hard because the amount of hours they give him is a lot more than any other professional,” she says.
TV has got competition from OTT, she says, adding, “That is only because of the OTT platforms. And there's so much content now. Initially, the only thing people had was television, and now it's all over. So, television has a lot of competition from OTT and all the other platforms that exist, like.”
The actress loves being part of TV. She says, “I'm very proud to be a part of the television industry. It gives you immense recognition, especially in a country like India. You are recognised even in the smallest of towns and even when I've travelled abroad, the kind of recognition television gives you, because these days, shows are dubbed and they are seen in all parts of the world. So, one thing that I'm very proud of is being a TV actor, because I feel it does give you a lot of validation. And also, another thing is that it makes you a very sincere, hard working person, because anyone who has worked on television has to be hardworking. A person who doesn't know hard work can never survive. So it's taught me a lot of hard work. So, I'm really proud to be a part of the television industry.”
Talking about favouritism on TV, she says, “TV might be considered nepotism free, but I don't think any aspect or any work is nepotism free. And I think it's fair to be that way in a way, because my honest opinion is it exists everywhere. Like a businessman is going to give his business and the opportunities that he gets to his family or friends. And the same way it kind of works everywhere.”