Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Actress Hina Khan, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy for Stage Three breast cancer, has offered a glimpse into her daily life from the hospital.

The ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ actress, who has 20.1 million followers on Instagram, posted a photo on her Stories showing a bowl and a spoon next to her hospital bed.

The image was captioned: “A day in my life,” accompanied by a star sticker.

A few days ago, the actress also shared a snapshot of home-grown turmeric, captioning it: “Home grown pure haldi in making #GoOrganic.”

Hina announced her breast cancer diagnosis on June 28.

On the professional front, Hina is well-known for her role as Akshara in the popular TV show ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’. She has also participated in ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8’, ‘Bigg Boss 11’, and ‘Bigg Boss 14’.

Her film credits include ‘Hacked’, ‘Wishlist’, and the short film ‘Smartphone’.

Hina has appeared in several music videos such as ‘Bhasoodi’, ‘Raanjhana’, ‘Humko Tum Mil Gaye’, ‘Patthar Wargi’, ‘Baarish Ban Jaana’, ‘Main Bhi Barbaad’, ‘Mohabbat Hai’, ‘Barsaat Aa Gayi’, and the recent track by Asees Kaur, and Saaj Bhatt — ‘Halki Halki Si’.

She recently made her Punjabi film debut with ‘Shinda Shinda No Papa’, alongside Gippy Grewal.

The 36-year-old actress next has ‘Country of Blind’ in the pipeline.

On the personal front, Hina is in a relationship with Rocky Jaiswal, the supervising producer of ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’.

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Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Actress Jasmine Bhasin, who recently suffered corneal damage due to a mishap with her contact lenses, shared a video on Tuesday of herself happily driving a car.

Jasmine, who has 8.6 million followers on Instagram, posted a selfie video on her Stories.

In the clip, the actress is seen wearing a black T-shirt with no makeup and her hair left open.

Jasmine accessorised the look with black sunglasses and is seen driving a car.

The video also features her removing her sunglasses to reveal her recovered eyes, accompanied by her cheerful smile.

Jasmine has set the tune of the song ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’, sung by Diljit Dosanjh, to the video.

The song is from the recently released film ‘Jatt & Juliet 3’, written and directed by Jagdeep Sidhu and starring Diljit and Neeru Bajwa.

For the unversed, the unfortunate incident with Jasmine occurred in Delhi on July 17, when she was in the national capital for an event.

During the preparations, a problem with her contact lenses affected her vision.

On the personal front, Jasmine is in a relationship with actor Aly Goni.

The two met on ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9’ and began dating after appearing together on the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 14’.

Jasmine began her acting career with the 2011 Tamil film ‘Vaanam’. She has since appeared in South Indian films such as ‘Beware of Dogs’, ‘Veta’, and ‘Ladies & Gentlemen’.

She has also acted in Punjabi films like ‘Honeymoon’ and ‘Warning 2’ and featured in TV shows such as ‘Tashan-e-Ishq’, ‘Dil Se Dil Tak’, ‘Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji’, and ‘Jab We Matched’.

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New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Actress Aditi Rao Hydari dazzled as the showstopper for fashion designer Jayanti Reddy’s collection at the FDCI India Couture Week.

Aditi exuded elegance and royalty in a golden sharara set, featuring a blouse with long sleeves, a deep neckline, and pleated details.

The outfit was richly embellished with pearl detailing along the borders.

Her makeup was glamorous, with red lips, a highlighted face, and her signature brows.

Her long tresses were left straight open.

The actress accessorised the look with a choker pearl necklace, with a massive pendant in the centre.

Talking about her ensemble and the collection, Aditi said: “I am happy that Jayanti has picked something contemporary in her silhouettes. It’s so chill, so fun, and her work with shimmer is really beautiful, so rooted in India and its traditions.”

The ‘Heeramandi’ actress continued: “The zardozi, beadwork, and intricate threadwork make it traditional with a huge sense of being relaxed in the contemporary. It reflects the rich legacy of Hyderabad’s craftsmanship.”

Jayanti’s eponymous luxury label that portrays old-world charm celebrates women through its classy and chic couture collections.

Speaking about her show, Jayanti said: “My collection is called ‘threads to legacy’, and it is inspired by the Nawabs and Nizams. I am from Hyderabad, and the city is so culturally rich.”

The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) shared Aditi’s runway walk on Instagram, noting, “Aditi Rao Hyadri turned showstopper for Jayanti Reddy at the Hyundai India Couture 2024. Jayanti Reddy’s collection, ‘Evocative Nawabi Canvas’, was inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Hyderabad. The collection featured heritage textiles in conversation with antique motifs, revisiting India’s regal past. Traditional embroideries, informed by the lavish lifestyles of the royals, were showcased in approximately 40 looks.”

Aditi, born into the Tyabji-Hydari family, made her film debut in 2006 with the Malayalam film ‘Prajapathi’. She has since appeared in films such as ‘Delhi 6’, ‘Dhobi Ghat’, ‘Rockstar’, ‘Murder 3’, ‘Wazir’, ‘Bhoomi’, and ‘Padmaavat’.

The actress has also starred in Tamil films like ‘Sringaram’, ‘Chekka Chivantha Vaanam’, ‘Kaatru Veliyidai’, ‘Psycho’, and ‘Hey Sinamika’. She has done Telugu films like — ‘Sammohanam’, ‘Antariksham 9000 KMPH’, ‘V’, and ‘Maha Samudram’.

Most recently, she appeared in the period drama web series ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’, created and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

The series transports the viewers to the 1940s and the lives of the courtesans, filled with love, betrayal, power, and the fight for independence.

It also stars Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Sehgal in the lead.

The series is airing on Netflix.

Aditi’s upcoming projects include the silent film ‘Gandhi Talks’, directed by Kishor Pandurang Belekar, starring Aravind Swami, Vijay Sethupathi, and Siddharth Jadhav, and the historical drama ‘Lioness’, written and directed by Kajri Babbar.

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Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Actress Aditi Bhatia, who is known for her role in the popular show ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’, has revealed the reason why she is “currently going mad”.

Aditi took to her Instagram stories and shared a video showing her current predicament.

In the clip, the actress, who began her career as a child actor, appears to be in the middle of shifting her home, with furniture and belongings being packed up by movers.

“Currently going mad,” Aditi captioned the video.

As a child star, the 24-year-old actress appeared in advertisements and films such as ‘Vivah’, ‘Shootout at Lokhandwala’, ‘The Train’, ‘Chance Pe Dance’, and ‘Sargoshiyan’. She later starred in shows like ‘Tashan-e-Ishq’ and ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’.

Recently, Aditi shared a throwback video from her childhood featuring her role in the 90s sitcom ‘Home Sweet Home’.

Posting the video on Instagram, Aditi wrote: “Bache mann ke sache (Children have a pure heart) @anupampkher @rajivkumarofficial. This was when I was 4 during Home Sweet Home, where I played Karishma.”

In the clip, the actress is seen having a fun conversation with veteran actors Anupam Kher and Rajiv Kumar.

The actress humorously mentions that her on-screen father does not talk to her, to which Anupam replies, “You’ve made a tragic life for Karishma.”

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Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Actor Dhairya Karwa, who is eagerly awaiting the release of his upcoming thriller streaming series ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’, described working with the series’ director, Umesh Bist, as a liberating experience.

The actor shared that the series revolves around time travel and a mysterious walkie-talkie that connects two eras.

Talking about the series, Dhairya said: “My first reaction upon reading the script was, finally, a part that I have waited for and have worked for all these years because it’s such a good role. That’s what made me say yes. I was excited and thought the script was brilliant.”

The actor shared that envisioning his character, Shaurya, initially involved following Umesh’s guidance as he knew the character best.

“However, it’s such a liberating experience working under him because he gives you the creative freedom to explore ideas and bounce them off. It was a collaborative effort to bring Shaurya to life,” Dhairya added.

Dhairya further mentioned that the audience will be thrilled with the unique and uncommon concept of ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’.

“There’s a mystery, there’s a thrill, and the way a mysterious walkie-talkie connects two eras is something audiences are looking for — something new, something fresh, something that excites them. That’s the goal of any good series/movie; to engage the audience and entertain them. ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’ as a story and as a narrative is a unique blend of mystery and thrill with the concept of time bending. I hope the audience receives it well,” he added.

This is Dhairya’s second collaboration with Dharmatic Entertainment after ‘Gehraiyaan’.

Reflecting on his evolving relationship with the production house, he said: “It’s been a relationship of trust and growth. I feel more at home, and my second outing has been as brilliant as my first.”

“Our relationship has evolved with more trust and comfort, which is a solid foundation for an actor to thrive and do their best work. It brings out the best in you, and it’s been a great ride. I hope it continues.”

‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’ is set to stream on ZEE5 on August 9.

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