This month on ‘Talk Asia’, CNN meets Bollywood’s top actor, Saif Ali Khan. In an honest yet endearing discussion with CNN’s Anna Coren in Mumbai, the 48-year-old actor opens up about his 25-year old Bollywood career, exploring newer platforms like Netflix and raising his son Taimur in the media spotlight with his Bollywood superstar wife Kareena Kapoor.
Khan also speaks about his relationship with his late father Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and his thoughts on inter-faith marriage in today’s day and age. He vividly reminisces about his growing up years where he describes himself as “unpredictable, rebellious and non-traditional”
Key quotes from the interview include:
On his memories of his father, legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan:
‘’I imagine very often you’ll find famous superstars who mean a lot of things to other people, sometimes mean less to their own children, because it’s hard to balance. But he was everything to us and he’s really one of the most ultimate people I have met.’’
On growing up in Bollywood:
‘’There was a time as a kid I was a bit rebellious and unpredictable. But now, everything has settled down so well and I feel wiser and a little enlightened. I think maybe it comes from the reading or thinking, or endless hours sitting around waiting for a shot and contemplating stuff. It has led to a certain amount of comfort and understanding and peace.’’
On his son, Taimur, with actress and wife Kareena Kapoor:
‘’Our job is to keep him balanced. I think Indian parents like us, like my parents, have a slightly tough time trying to put good moral values and basic family values into kids who grow up with too much attention. And it is possible. So, we hope that he’s going to grow up fine and we’re very conscious of it.’’
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The landmark towers of Runwal Elegante has been gaining popularity in the buzzing Lokhandwala neighborhood which is home to several Bollywood and other influencers in the western suburbs.
It’s a wrap up for Abhishek Saxena’s rom-com film Saroj Ka Rishta starring Sanah Kapur, Gaurav, Randeep Rai and Kumud Mishra in the lead.
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, reviewed the passing out parade of the 134th course of the National Defence Academy, this morning (May 30, 2018) in Khadakwasla, near Pune.
Shatika – The undraped, produced by Aditya Bharadwaj (Y-Star Cine & Television Pvt Ltd) & directed by debutante Sritama Dutta, Ashwini Pakhrot being the cinematographer is a gripping short film about a beggar girl who is making ends meet to keep the smile on her mother’s face intact & ends up in issues related to HIV Aids.
WhiteWater is proud to announce that international amusement industry veteran, Pradeep Sharma, has been appointed to the role of President for the Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI).
Sharma has been a part of IAAPI for 17 years and was the Vice President of IAAPI before assuming his presidential role. He has chaired various committees such as safety, training, and manufacturers and exporters. As the chairman of the safety committee, he has actively contributed to IAAPA’s safety standard harmonization meetings for several years. Sharma also drafted India’s first safety standard for amusement rides (IS 15475 – Amusement Rides Safety) for the Bureau of Indian Standards on behalf of IAAPI, which was adopted and published with few changes.
Speaking on this achievement, they said “People have always known us for our party songs in movies and bagging this award only shows our other side to our audience which is a fun-filled, engaging and entertaining one. We are our best versions when we are on stage”, quipped the brothers.
Aditya Narayan joins in the celebration of Jayas Kumar’s surprise birthday party.
Dev Mehta, once popular as the child prodigy in the space of painting made his creative entrance as the youngest solo photographer with the first edition of ‘THE BUCKET SHOW’ which showcases his varied inspirational work at Mumbai’s popular Jehangir Art Gallery
Dev Mehta’s creativity was discovered at a very young age when turned 5 years, he had started painting on canvas with oil paint. His first painting was called “From Tempest to Calmness.” This was the beginning of exploring his imagination on different sizes of canvasses, different mediums – watercolors, acrylic, oil, charcoal and digital without any formal training.
Over the last few years, social media has taken center-stage as the primary platform for networking and showcasing one’s body of work. Becoming an influencer has emerged as a craft of the digital age. A lot of creative mind from diverse fields like cinema, fitness, lifestyle, sports and activism are sharpening their social media skills every day and raising the bar.
With the OSM Awards, Outlook Magazine recognizes the very real impact these OSMic stars manage to make in a virtual space.
MUMBAI: The third edition of India Cake Fest – 2018 was held at Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management (SRIHM), Bandra and inaugurated by Celebrity chef Maria Goretti. The event which is conceptualized and managed by Enquo Experiential Communications in association with SRIHM invites baking enthusiasts including students, home bakers & professionals to participate in workshops to learn new trends in cake industry and also participate in various contests where you can showcase your skills in cake making.
#IndiaCakeFest was managed and amplified on the digital platforms by AGENCY09, a Mumbai based digital marketing agency. “It was enlightening to see so much of energy and curiosity amongst the participants. This was the best India Cake Fest event so far”, said Tushar Khakhar, First Executive, AGENCY09.
The Third edition of the India Cake Festival had quite a few associates and brands which included Pillsbury, Club Mahindra Holidays, Delta Nutritives, Rich’s Crème, Tata and ABCD Tools.
As you cruise onboard the newly launched ship, MUMBAI MAIDEN, you will observe the beautiful hues of the setting sun and later the nightlife of Mumbai city comes alive with the glistening shore. High rise structures and the iconic Gateway of India stands tall, as you catch your breath at the magnificent view from the sea.
And Interestingly Yes! You will be at Sea for 2-3 hours and return past mid-night to continue the revelry until 
Ace Director and Indian Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt who is known for his work in films, television and the digital space, adds another feather to his hat. Vikram Bhatt is all set to launch his own video on-demand app and his production house ‘Loneranger’ will produce content for this mobile platform.
Makeup artists around the world are pushing beauty boundaries. Creating new techniques and themes that inspire them to go outside their comfort zones.
Delhi based NGO ‘Going To School’ under the platform of ‘Scrappy Kids’ launched India’s first children News Service called the Scrappy News Service on November 14th. The Scrappy News Service was launched on social video platform YouTube. Its grand launch in Mumbai had many noted guests and celebrities attend the event.
The first release date announcement poster of Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s much-awaited film Monsoon Shootout was released yesterday and was well received by all. Now the makers of the film have released a crisp yet gripping teaser of the film.
In his acceptance speech, Elder D. Todd Christofferson said, “It is my honour to receive this World Peace Prize in the name of Saint Shri Dnyaneshwara. Our church is grateful to be part of India’s rich diversity of faith traditions. Religion defines and sustains us. For billions of believers it is who we are and how we live. But religion also benefits Nations, communities and policy makers who seek to establish peace and lasting prosperity for all people of all faiths. Religion has a significant effect on national prosperity. Study shows that religion fosters trust, a necessary ingredient for social Cohesion and economic growth. Religious people trust others more. They trust the legal system and government more, they are less willing to break the laws. Trust is an essential element of any well-functioning economy. Religious people are far more trusting than those with merely a secular point of view. Religious people and Institutions are powerful source of humanitarian assistance. People of faith are 40% more likely than non-religious people to give money to Charity and twice as likely to volunteer their services to community organisations. Religious freedom facilitates other types of freedom. Studies have shown that societal restrictions on religion increases interstate conflicts. The Christian community in India, although a minority, generally enjoy safety and peace to develop and contribute to Indian society as well as other faiths in India.”
The biggest names in the web hosting system in India come together to witness the opportunity to learn and network with newsmakers from the ecosystem.
In the midst of all the talks to strengthen our democracy, the educated youth of India, even today, hardly considers politics as a career option. Their reluctance to fill in the positions of political leadership might slow down the process of strengthening our democracy. Therefore in order to bridge the gap between educated youth and political leadership, MAEER’s MIT School of Government (MIT-SOG) has proposed & appealed to the Honorable Prime Minister, Shri. Narendra Modi, through a letter, to start Institutions of National Importance for Political Leadership & Governance. MIT-SOG has urged the Prime Minister that the Indian Institute of Political Leadership & Governance (IIPLG), comparable with IITs & IIMs in quality, be established in all states of India as Institutions of National Importance. The proposed institutions of IIPLG ideally should be run in a collaborative structure of respective State Legislative Assemblies, Both the House of Indian Parliament – Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha, Government of India and Private educational entities.
