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The ultimate buddy song, Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar made Yeh Dosti

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The ultimate buddy song, Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar made Yeh Dosti one of Sholay’s most popular numbers. Picturised on Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra, the song was composed by R D Burman and written by Anand Bakshi.

Growing up, my father was never interested in films, or at least he pretended not to be. He viewed movies as a significant distraction and often criticized those who spent hours on end in front of the screen. Being married to such a man was never easy, but my mother chose peace and agreed to his cinema-averse policies. Yet, even in a household staunchly anti-film, my parents couldn’t escape mentioning Mehmood and his extraordinary legacy. I distinctly recall hearing phrases like “People would flock to watch any film if Mehmood was in it,” and, “He was a bigger star than the mainstream actors” from my anti-cinema, anti-fun father. I always wondered who this actor was that had compelled him to watch films.

Of the countless ‘child grows up to become the hero’ transition scenes in Hindi cinema, this must be among the most charming. We are a full 30 minutes into the 1958 film Parvarish . Two boys, Raja and Ramesh, have been raised together in a thakur’s house. Played by Raj Kapoor and Mehmood, respectively, in their first appearance as adults, we see the two performing for music teacher Banke Bihari, whom they call maama (uncle).

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A bride’s elegance meets modern sophistication in Shinata Chauhan’s

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A bride’s elegance meets modern sophistication in Shinata Chauhan’s debut television commercial for Raymond, marking a significant milestone in her journey after her win as Femina Miss India 2022 – 2nd Runner-up. Draped in ethereal charm and embodying timeless grace, Shinata redefines bridal allure in this cinematic ode to love and tradition.

The grand finale of Miss India 2022 was held on July 3 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Sini Shetty from Karnataka was crowned Miss India 2022, while Rubal Shekhawat from Rajasthan was announced the first runner-up at the pageant. Shinata Chauhan from Uttar Pradesh also made it big and emerged as Miss India 2022 second runner-up.

As part of her homecoming, Femina Miss India 2022 second runner-up Shinata Chauhan visited her alma maters – Cambridge School, Srinivaspuri, and Maharaja Agrasen College, where she is pursuing Journalism and Mass Communication (Hons). From sharing her success mantra to signing autographs for students, Shinata reflected on her journey with her friends and teachers.

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Pragnya, who was born and raised in Hyderabad, was crowned

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Pragnya, who was born and raised in Hyderabad, was crowned Miss Supranational India 2022 in Mumbai by the reigning queen Ritika Khatnani. One year later Pragnya headed to Poland as the proud and purposeful Indian representative, she went on to secure a place in the Top 12 and clinched the continental title of Miss Supranational Asia 2023, which marked the second consecutive win for India.

Pragnya is a 20-year-old fashion design student, who is a nature enthusiast. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, Pragnya loves K-dramas. The beauty queen, who will now represent India at the Miss Supranational 2022 pageant aspires to start a sustainable fashion brand as she feels for the cause and wants to create awareness for conserving the environment.

It’s that time of the year again when we’re going to celebrate beauty, fashion and lifestyle in full swing! Yes, you read it right! Miss Diva 2022 is back to choose the best person among the participants who could represent India with pride on the global stage as Miss Diva Universe 2022 and Miss Diva Supranational 2022.

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Divita Rai: Fashion can no longer afford to be tone-deaf. Social responsibility

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Divita Rai: Fashion can no longer afford to be tone-deaf. Social responsibility is not a checklist; it is a mindset. For us, that means working with Indian artisans, producing in small batches, and creating pieces that can live in wardrobes for decades. Cultural authenticity also means knowing where your inspiration comes from and acknowledging it with respect. Fashion, at its best, can be both beautiful and meaningful.

Actor Adhyayan Suman has collaborated with former Miss Universe India Divita Rai and designer Alka Suman to launch a luxury fashion brand ‘Duchess Kumari’.

Cannes 2025 witnessed a royal rendezvous of tradition and modernity as 22-year-old actress Anushka Sen made her much-awaited red carpet debut — and it was nothing short of majestic. Dressed in a wine-hued couture creation by former beauty queen, actress and entrepreneur Divita Rai, Anushka didn’t just walk the carpet — she ruled it.

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