Kashish Duggal on all things fashion

Fashion means comfort intertwined with style, says actress Kashish Duggal. The actress, who is currently seen in the Suhaagan, says that she loves dressing up, but makes sure she is comfortable as well. “Smart casual and comfortable resort wear day to day. I love wearing sarees on all other occasions. I've always been awestruck by Deepika's Indian fusion wear and Karisma Kapoor's dressing sensibility. Although, the epitome in elegance with class and substance for me has been Gayatri Devi,” she says.
She adds, “I like to see myself in varied styles like Nicobar, Fab India, sometimes as Massimo Dutti to Calvin Klein and Zara!” Talking about how she decides what to wear, she says, “I go with smart stylish choices, according to my age, body type and height. My comfort is never compromised, unless I am on a shoot, then I go with the stylist and what my shoot demands from my screen image.”
Ask her if she thinks that the fashion in older films had a unique charm that modern movies sometimes lack, and she says, “Absolutely, the 60s and 70s were the iconic fashion eras in both Hollywood and Bollywood. I don't think modern movies are lacking anywhere though.” She adds, “If you realise fashion and trends have a cycle, what goes by comes back and I love the take of aspiring designers, I often wear their pieces. I am a fan of anything and everything creative around me.”

Anoushka Chauhan on maintaining success: be flexible, versatile, connect with your audience 

Actress Anoushka Chauhan, who is currently seen in Krishna Mohini, shares her insights on the challenges of sustaining success in the TV industry. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to your craft and nurturing the passion that fuels performance and attracts opportunities. Anoushka acknowledges that TV can provide instant fame, but maintaining relevance requires continuous effort. "It highly depends upon an individual how they maintain their relevance in the industry. You have to be flexible, versatile, and connect with the audience. One needs to have credibility and moldability to change with time and needs.Be true to your craft, enjoy it. never let the Fire, the passion for your craft go away and it will reflect in your performance and the things you attract.” she says.
Talking about the difficulty of maintaining success in the TV industry, she explains that it depends on various factors and cannot be achieved single-handedly. "There are a lot of factors involved in maintaining a show on any channel or platform, and it's tiring with really thin threads. Your show may go off-air any day, your character might have to exit, or your influence on the show can be reduced. The show may take a generational leap or undergo a script change. It's very unpredictable," she says.
Anoushka disagrees with the notion that TV follows a fixed pattern in terms of roles. "It is a very individual journey and you cannot put a label on anyone. I have seen a lot of actors who have played lead roles for decades, and I have seen people doing supporting roles and then directly moving to lead roles in some shows or even entering the South Indian film industry or Bollywood itself," she says.
Anoushka emphasizes the importance of talent and faith. "When you have talent and faith, when you decide what you want to do, you will always shine under any circumstances. I have learned so much from my co-actors. I have even heard stories of characters who did not have much screen time initially but were so loved by the audience that gradually the production and writing team had to increase their role," she says.
Talking about roles that have inspired her, she exclaims, "Oh God! There are so many! Tarun Khanna as Chanakya in Chandragupta Maurya, Supriya Pathak as Hansa Bana from Khichdi, Kratika Sengar as Manikarnika, Mona Singh as Jassi, Naseeruddin Shah as Ghalib, Jennifer Winget in Beyhadh, Farida Jalal in Shararat! I can't forget characters from Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, CID, or Sumit Sambhal Lega. All these characters are such epics. They left a major impact on me not just as an actor but also as a person. As a child growing up, these characters had a major impact on my personality."
When asked about her future plans, she says, "I don't want to do something that has already been done, but I definitely want to portray a historical or mythological character, or something in sci-fi or a crime thriller genre. I believe my personality would really fit such characters because I have a very strong physique and personality."

"It’s different from what people have seen of me so far": Gulfam Khan Hussain 

Gulfam Khan Hussain, who is currently seen in Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare, will soon be seen in a webseries called Waack Girls that will stream on Amazon Prime. She says her character in the show is different from what she has played, and the audience is going to see a new side of her. “Without disclosing much, I will take the liberty to say it’s different from what people have seen of me so far, I enjoyed doing it and I hope people enjoy watching it as much,” she said.
She says it was in her destiny to get this show, and she even thanked the casting director, Tess Joseph, for getting her the audition. “Tess Joseph is a talented casting director who never gives up on any talent she thinks is worthy... She got me an audition for this show, and as luck would have it, Sooni loved my audition, and then we did a second round with her. I was over the moon,” she said.Gulfam will play Rytasha Rathore’s mother in the show, the story revolves around a group of girls who come together to form a dance group. She said, “Working with youngsters with so much energy is always a pleasure. And these girls here are 'powerhouses'. I'm playing Rytasha's mother, so most of my scenes were with her. She's fabulous.”
She even pointed out that when people hear Waack Girls, most of them think it's naughty or funny, but actually it's not. She added, “Waacking is a style of dancing where you use a lot of hand movements. The movie 'Oye Ballet' directed by Sooni (on Netflix) too has a sneak peek into this form of dance . It’s beautiful, and this show is about the journey of these beautiful girls trying to showcase their beautiful talent.” Gulfam further revealed that she loves to work with strong female directors and shared, “It's a joke amongst my friends that Gulfam loves to work with women; it's her 'intoxication', but maybe it's true... I love strong, pragmatic, and sure women,”she thanked the director, Sooni Taraporevala, for her support. “She's an angel, her style of writing and working is like water, so calm and yet so powerful. Sooni, let's you be the character and any suggestion (from anyone on the set) is taken seriously. Being on her set is being home,” she added.
She further mentioned that the atmosphere on the set was thunderous and added, “The energy, the atmosphere, and the feel were fabulous, the team was mostly women, female captain (director), all main girls, mostly female AD team, a female production head, a female second in command, all women makeup and hair department; it was like a big fat girls party.”

Dheeraj Dhoopar and Seerat Kapoor dazzle in stylish attire on the Set of 'Rabb Se Hai Dua'

In a delightful sight for fans, actors Dheeraj Dhoopar and Seerat Kapoor were recently spotted on the set of their popular show 'Rabb Se Hai Dua' produced by Prateek Sharma and Parth Shah's Studio LSD. The duo looked impeccable in their coordinated outfits, exuding elegance and charm.Dheeraj Dhoopar, known for his charismatic screen presence, opted for a sleek burnt orange suit paired with a black shirt and white sneakers. The tailored ensemble accentuated his suave personality, making him stand out effortlessly.
Seerat Kapoor complemented her co-star with a stunning red outfit, featuring flared sleeves and matching trousers. Her radiant smile and confident pose added to her vibrant appearance, creating a perfect balance with Dheeraj's attire.The actors posed for the cameras, showcasing their on-screen chemistry and impeccable fashion sense. Their coordinated yet contrasting outfits highlighted their individual styles while maintaining a cohesive look.
'Rabb Se Hai Dua' has garnered a significant following, thanks in part to the captivating performances of Dheeraj and Seerat. Their latest appearance together has only heightened the excitement among fans, who eagerly await the unfolding drama in the show. In the upcoming twist, viewers will see that Subhaan is taking a bath when Mannat suddenly hugs him from behind and confesses her love. Surprised, Subhaan turns to face her. Just then, Ibaadat storms in, grabs Mannat, pulls her out, and slaps her. Ibaadat accuses Mannat of being selfish, warning her to stay away from Subhaan and threatening to disown her as a sister. Arrogantly, Ibaadat takes Subhaan with her and leaves.