Shama Sikander enjoys the pulchritudinous beauty of nature

Shama Sikander has always been someone who has managed to win the hearts of her audience, both with her life on-screen as well as off-screen. Apart from being a successful actress and Producer, she's also a mental health advocate for whom living life to the fullest with precision and joy is of utmost importance. Her social media feed is all about aesthetic vibes and well, embracing life and its beauty to good effect is something that one needs to learn from her. She has always managed to strike the perfect balance between her work and personal life and no wonder, she manages to satiate her quench for wanderlust all the time.
Shama's vibe and source of happiness and positivity isn't always about exotic locations and fancy, lavish holidays. She believes in simplicity and that's why, her puerile innocence is visible even when she's just embracing the beauty of nature like a 'hippie soul'. To tell you all a little bit about her latest video, we see the charismatic and enchanting beauty enjoy the beauty of nature as she turns into a quintessential 'water baby' while enjoying the beauty of waterfalls. Her captivating and mesmerizing smile speaks volumes of how much she's in love with the moment and no wonder, the video is going viral all over the internet as one of the cutest around. Her vibe exudes positivity and happiness like never before and well, her caption "in the heart of nature's flow" is well and truly justified in this incredible post. Do you want to check out the beautiful video and fall in love once again with her effervescent charm and alluring personality? Here you go -

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C84Ypb4ybMz/?igsh=NzdwZWo3cG9sc3Zr
Absolutely droolworthy and a sheer treat to the eyes, ain't it? Here's hoping Shama Sikander continues to live life to the fullest and always remains in a great space mentally. On the work front, the actress has some interesting projects happening at her end, the official announcements of which will happen soon as per the ideal timelines. Stay tuned for more updates.

Abhira and Armaan come to know that they are still married

In Sunday's episode, the kids give Abhira hope that everything will be fine, and one day Dadi Sa will allow her to come home. Charu asks Abhira if she wants to come home and if she trusts Armaan now. Armaan arrives and tells the kids to leave while he gives medicine to Abhira, and seeing his care, Abhira feels satisfied. Later, Abhira welcomes Madhav and Vidya to the outhouse with Ghar Pravesh rituals, and Armaan jokingly suggests that this should become Vidya and Madhav's marriage anniversary date. Chachi Sa tells him to check the date in the calendar, and Armaan realizes it's the anniversary of Akshara's death.
While Vidya was taking care of Madhav, Madhav asks Armaan about Abhira, and he says she's been at the temple since morning, performing a puja for Akshara's barsi. In the temple, Abhira performs the puja, and Armaan joins her to help feed the underprivileged. Meanwhile, Manish's car breaks down in front of the temple, and he comes in, remembering that Akshara had called him a year ago, but he couldn't talk to her until now. He wishes to meet Akshara and her kids, unaware that Akshara has passed away.
After the puja, Abhira talks to Armaan and expresses her gratitude for his support, which has helped her become a lawyer. She reveals her plan to leave now that Vidya and Madhav are together, and she's achieved her goal. This shocks Armaan, and he questions her decision. Abhira explains that she's not strong enough to deal with Ruhi's presence, given their past and her involvement in the current case. Armaan reassures Abhira that he only loves her and has no feelings for Ruhi. However Krish interrupts them and hands over a court paper and Armaan and Abhira gets shocked seeing it as on paper they are still married.
In the precap, Ruhi is seen hitting someone with her car, and Armaan receives a call from Ruhi claiming someone is faking an accident case in her name. Abhira gets a call from a woman stating that Ruhi Poddar was responsible for the accident. This sets the stage for Abhira's first case, and the question arises: Will Armaan and Abhira find their way out of this challenging situation?

Gutar Gu series star Gunjan Saini talks about her secret to viral success

Relatability and association to her content is what has worked for poet, lyricist and actress Gunjan Saini. She has worked as a casting associate and an in-house actor at Filtercopy and was also part of Gutar Gu series on Amazon Mini TV.Gunjan is known to share viral videos on social media as well. “Recently, I wrote about middle-class kids, and it crossed 4 million views. You have to strategise a lot about what is relatable. I also posted a reel about the T20 World Cup, which was also well received,” she says.
Shukriyaa is one of her most viral pieces of content. Talking about the same, she says, “Shukriyaa crossed 25-26 million views and 1 million shares, which is huge for my page. The thought was that I believe that being grateful is everything, and it can help you achieve more in life.”
Social media is a great platform for an artist like her, she says, adding, “Instagram has given me a lot of recognition. People who come to my shows are usually my followers who have been with me for a long time. Social media is a game-changer if you use it the right way. It has helped me a lot, and through Instagram, I met my partner.”
Meanwhile, she says that writing content for social media can get challenging. “Being relatable and unique is a challenge. Everyone is trying to be relatable, so you have to find a way to be unique, which can be tricky at times. When you brainstorm and focus on what your audience wants, it becomes easier to create content.”

Ishaan Singh Manhas: When it comes to having an entourage, I make sure to have not even one assistant on set

Actor Ishaan Singh Manhas, who was last seen in the web series Raisinghani vs Raisinghani, says that while having an entourage to take care of logistics can help you, it may also disrupt the atmosphere on the set. Hence, he says a balance is a must.“The entourage culture can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, having a team to support you, including assistants, hair and makeup artists, and social media managers, can increase your productivity. It also allows us to focus more on our performances without worrying about the logistics. However, I understand the concerns about fairness and the additional costs it may incur. It's important to strike a balance where the needs of the production are met while respecting the budget constraints and the working environment for everyone involved,” he says.
Some actors have social media managers as well, he says, adding, and that is essential today. “Social media has become an integral part of our industry, and it plays a significant role in promoting projects and connecting with fans. Having someone dedicated to creating content like reels can certainly do wonders for your presence online and engage with our audience in a meaningful way. However, like any tool, it's essential to use it responsibly and in moderation. Finding the right balance between promoting our work and maintaining authenticity is crucial,” he says.
Talking about himself, he says, “I don’t like bringing any assistants on set. It’s been almost a decade in this industry and I prefer doing my makeup and hair styling on my own because I know exactly what suits my face and hair.” The actor adds, “It's true that having a large entourage can sometimes disrupt the set's atmosphere, especially if it's not managed properly. As actors, we all have different preferences and needs regarding our personal space and privacy. It's crucial to respect each other's boundaries and maintain a harmonious working environment for everyone. I believe in keeping a balance between having the necessary support and ensuring that it doesn't overshadow the collaborative spirit and professionalism on set. Clear communication and mutual respect among all team members are key to creating a positive and productive atmosphere for everyone involved in the production.”

Any show's success is an absolute team effort: Sayantani Ghosh on Dahej Daasi completing 100 episodes

Sayantani Ghosh, who is seen as Vindhya Devi in Ravindra Gautam and Raghuvir Shekhawat’s Dahej Daasi, which is produced under their banner Do Dooni 4 Films, says the success of the show is all because of the teamwork. She also mentioned that the concept is quite unique and credited the producers for their vision.
She said, “Any show's success is an absolute team effort, and that's been the case here as well. To begin with, it's a fantastic concept. I think right from the onset, when the promo was launched, people had this intrigue, so the people out there were like, This is a unique concept, and we have not seen such a concept before. So hats off to Raghuvir Shekhawat and Ravinder Gautam, my producers, who thought of such a concept, then the network to back it. We got the first step right, and what followed, of course, was good professional stuff and good writing. Then the cast and crew came together. We bonded as a team, and we delivered. So it's been a team effort when we've done it.”
“Also, we have very strong female characters on our show. There's chunnari, who is the protagonist, and there's Vindhya Devi, my character, who's the antagonist. But they both are very strong women. So, different sections of society relate to both of them. Though Vindhya is the villain, she's loved by the audience because she has her own life and her own life's journey. So people do realize, or kind of relate to, her struggles. So I think the characterizations in the show and the way the show is written play a very important part in the show's success,” she added.
She also spoke about the ambience on the set and said it was fantastic; in fact, she called it their first home.“We spend literally the maximum part of our day up and about on our sets. So this becomes, at times, your first home. When you have a work family and when you gel together, and I'm not only talking about the friendship or the equation between the actors, but whether it's your spot dada, or your hair didI,your makeup dada,or your setting dada, everybody, when your function is in one unit, work doesn't feel like work. So I think the ambience on the set is great,” she said.
“I remember when we finished and completed 50 episodes, I got ice cream for the entire unit. When we completed 100 episodes, Rajat, who plays Jay, got ice cream. Then the producers don't miss a single opportunity to get cakes. So these are small gestures of showing love or expressing that we are one as a team and that we are there together in happiness and sadness. So I think all of these factors put together create a brilliant ambience on the set to work, and that's what makes it not seem like work. You look forward to your day at work,” she added.

Fashion icon Sana Raees Khan receives the prestigious award honour for "excellence in legal advocacy' 

For someone of Sana Raees Khan's credibility and stature, her body of work has always spoken for her and no wonder, she is today India's top-most renowned Supreme court lawyer who has unprecedented finesse and brilliance when it comes to handling complex criminal legal matters. The way she has cultivated her own niche at a time and age when the legal world is all about cut-throat competition is simply remarkable and she deserves a lot of credit for being the inspiring personality that she is today. She has certainly become the go-to lawyer for many crème' de la crème' personalities of the country and all thanks to her delivering results more often than not, her clients always place their trust in her for all the good reasons. Her contribution to the Indian judiciary as a Supreme Court lawyer has been immense and well, not just in India, seems like her work and success is getting all the love and validation even on foreign soil. Yes, that's right.
After the prestigious Midday award for 'Iconic Legal Fashion Innovator, Epitome Of Excellence In Law & Style' award in Mumbai, Sana has now been bestowed with the special honour of 'Excellence In Legal Advocacy' at the Asian UK Business Meet & Awards 2024 in London. She received the same at the renowned and famous House Of Commons in London and well, what better place could have been for such a special honour that's making the country and the Indian legal fraternity proud of her? Regarding the honour, a happy and humbled Sana Raees Khan quipped and we quote,
"Well, any kind of recognition always adds value since it is a testimony of the hard work you put and the results that you have delivered in the judicial space. I am fortunate to have retained the faith shown upon me by my clients and I am glad that my effort, zeal and dedication to give my best at all costs is getting noticed not just in India but also abroad. I am immensely thankful for this special award honour and to receive this as the prestigious House Of Commons in London in front of amazing stalwarts was undoubtedly an incredible experience and a proud moment for me and my country. Thank you so much. This only motivates me to work harder and get better at my work."
It is to be noted that Sana is best known for her victories in many high-profile cases such as the Aryan Khan Drugs Cruise case wherein she secured the first bail for her client Avin Sahu pursuant to which her arguments were also used by advocates of Aryan Khan and others in the drugs cruise case. Not just that, she stamped her authority as a criminal lawyer expert when she also secured bail for the prime accused Indrani Mukerjea in the infamous Sheena Bora murder case. Not just that, the Sandeep Gadoli encounter case is of immense importance as well where she represented gangster Binder Gujjar and model Divya Pahuja who was murdered after her release. Apart from these, the Bhiwandi building collapse case where she bailed out the builder, the Pune beheading case, infamous Hanumant Shinde case, Solapur double murder case and many more are some of her highlight cases in her professional career so far. All these incredible victories certainly make her one of the best lawyers of the country and we are truly proud of her. Here's hoping and wishing that she continues to scale new heights of success with her legal firm 'SRK LEGAL' which she is set to get going with soon.