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Taking a strong stand against trolls over her breastfeeding picture, Evelyn Sharma says ‘Breastfeeding is natural, why to be shy about it’
On Instagram, B-town actress Evelyn Sharma posted an image of herself nursing her 2-month-old daughter, Ava Bhindi, and talked about cluster feeding becoming a part of her daily routine. Her previous post of a similar picture was well-received a month ago. Netizens took offense to her pictures and slammed her for posting her private photos on social media.
The ‘YJHD’ actress while talking to a publication defended herself saying, “I want to share my journey as a new mother with my friends and fans.”. It’s important for me to keep my social media person and not just a work profile.” Addressing the trolling that breastfeeding pictures of mothers get, the 35-year-old said, “Such images show vulnerability and strength at the same time. I find it beautiful.
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and healthy things to do. And it really is why women have breasts in the first place. So why be shy about it?” Evelyn hopes that the post will be able to encourage young mothers and even nudge their partners to be more supportive: “Breastfeeding is much tougher than people think. When you start out as a new mum, it is often physically and mentally exhausting, particularly cluster feeds.
I shared my story to let mums out there know that they aren’t alone in this.” Talking about newly embracing motherhood, Evelyn said “There’s a statue in Mumbai that says, ‘A child gives birth to a mother’. I’ve passed by it almost daily and it left me confused every time. Now I understand what it means. Motherhood has changed my life forever.”Evelyn Sharma gave birth to her daughter Ava on November 12, 2021.
The actress got married to Tushaan Bhindi who is a Sydney-based dental surgeon on May 15, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. She appeared in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Yaariyan, Jab Harry Met Sejal, and Kuch Kuch Locha Hai. Evelyn’s last movie was Saaho.
Her family said on Tuesday that Lata Mangeshkar’s health has “marginally improved” but she remains in the ICU. On January 8, the 92-year-old singer was diagnosed with Coronavirus with mild symptoms and moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai.
Through her official Instagram account, Mangeshkar’s family asked people once again not to spread “disturbing rumours” about her health condition. Mangeshkar’s official Twitter account tweeted: “There has been a marginal improvement in Lata Didi’s health and she is still in intensive care.
Kindly refrain from spreading disturbing rumours or falling prey to random messages regarding Didi’s health. Thank you.” Mangeshkar’s family said he’s being treated by a team of doctors, headed by Dr.
Pratit Samdani.
Anusha Srinivasan Iyer, a close family friend, wrote in a statement, “It is not possible to provide updates daily, as this is a direct intrusion into the family’s privacy. Please be sensitive to this issue.”.
In 1942, at the age of thirteen, Mangeshkar began her career as a singer and has over 30,000 songs to her credit in several Indian languages. Throughout her seven-decade career, she has sung numerous memorable songs such as “Ajeeb dastan hai ye”, “Pyar kiya to darna kya”, “Neela asman so gaya”, and “Tere liye”.
She has received a number of awards and honors over the years, including the Padma Bhushan, the Padma Vibhushan, the Dada Saheb Phalke Award, and multiple National Film Awards. Also, she has been awarded the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honor in India.
We wish her a speedy recovery.
Britney Spears made headlines last year due to her dramatic personal life. Now that Britney is a free woman, she’s ready to tell her own story. On January 11, 2022, Britney posted a picture of a typewriter on Instagram with the caption: “Shall I start from THE BEGINNING???”
Britney Spears was finally released from Jamie Spears’ conservatorship on November 21, 2021. A few weeks later, on her 40th birthday in September 2021, she announced her engagement to long-time partner Sam Asghari. She has hinted on Instagram that she is working on a memoir in recent weeks.
She speculated in her post that she is writing a memoir. Several others expressed their excitement over the news, as well as their encouragement and support.
Britney’s journey so far has been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride, from having a successful career at a young age to living a troubled personal life. However, the artist has remained strong and now plans to live her life according to her own terms. Her conservatorship ended in 2021, and she also accused her family of not being there for her or supporting her while her father was in charge of her conservatorship. According to her earlier Instagram post, she will not be working on her music any longer. The decision to stop making music was Britney’s way of saying, “F*ck you”, even though it only benefits her family by ignoring her real work.
In her new memoir, Things I Should Have Said, Britney Spears’ sister Jamie Spears shared her side of the controversy surrounding her family.
“A sincere appeal. Please do not give wind to any false news, Lata Didi is in the ICU under treatment being treated by Dr Pratit Samdani and his team of doctors. The family and the doctors need their space.”
A statement released by Lata Mangeshkar’s team recently informed fans not to believe in any false rumors regarding the legendary singer, who remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The Bharat Ratna awardee has been admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital for more than a week after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia. Since then, a number of false rumors have circulated online regarding Elvis’ health.
Earlier on Friday, her management team issued a statement asking her fans not to believe such news stories, beginning with the words, “A sincere appeal.”. Dr Pratit Samdani and his team of doctors are treating Lata Didi in the ICU. “The doctors and their families need their space.”
Mangeshkar’s fans were also asked to pray for his speedy recovery.
Arunachal Governor Brig. Dr. BD Mishra today launched a media campaign featuring bollywood star & state brand ambassador Sanjay Dutt, commemorating 50 years of Arunachal Pradesh at the Padi Yubbe stadium in Ziro, amidst a select gathering of attendees which included public leaders, senior bureaucrats, media personnel as well as representatives from Panchayati Raj institutions.
The campaign features Sanjay Dutt taking his producer-actor friend Rahul Mittra on a virtual journey through breath-taking locations across Arunachal Pradesh while also showcasing the state’s equally vibrant and diverse cultures.
The occasion marks the 50th anniversary of Arunachal Pradesh, which will be commemorated with a month-long festival starting today in Ziro of Arunachal’s Lower Subansiri district where the state got its name and Union Territory status in 1972. Similar commemorative events are also proposed to be held in destinations within the State and in select cities in the country.
The event saw addresses by senior leaders Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Assembly Speaker & Chairman of 50 year celebrations Pasang Dorjee Sona, Union Law & Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju, Deputy CM Chowna Mein and state agriculture minister Er Tagi Taki. In keeping with the theme of the celebrating the past and enriching the future, the eight former Chief Ministers of the State and members of the First Agency Council were feted as part of the celebrations. The campaign produced by Rahul Mittra Films aims to put Arunachal Pradesh on the international tourist map, apart from increasing awareness amongst the state’s youth on the perils of substance abuse.
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Aside from celebrity arrests, celebrity separations, and the takeover of foreign shows like Squid Game and Money Heist in popular culture, here’s a look at everything that set the eyeballs rolling this year in the world of entertainment.
Entertainment Desk
The movie industry did not have the biggest year this 2021. India’s film industry was rife with controversies, arrests, and legal scuffles in 2021. Unfortunately, these made more noise than actual film releases (when they occurred). We have compiled a shortlist of the entertainment newsmakers that made the biggest splashes, both nationally and internationally.
The Raj Kundra probe in pornography creation
A five-month-long investigation led to the arrest of actor Shilpa Shetty’s husband, businessman Raj Kundra. An FIR was filed against Kundra in February, which led to his arrest. Kundra, according to the police, was responsible for creating and distributing pornographic content via OTT services. Shilpa, however, denied having any knowledge of the matter during the investigation. After the investigation, Kundra was granted bail on September 20. The case is still pending.
Aryan Khan arrest, and Ananya Panday probe in drug trafficking
Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan’s son, was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on October 3 for an alleged drug bust. NCB asserted that there was evidence linking Aryan and his two other friends (Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha) to international drug trafficking, despite the fact that Aryan was not found in possession of any drugs. Aryan was finally granted bail on October 28. Although the bail formalities took a while longer than expected, SRK was released on October 30, much to the relief of his parents and fans. Despite his arrest, things got ugly on social media as they always do when such a big name gets involved with anything remotely controversial. While SRK’s loyalists mud-slung him, close friends like Salman Khan, Suniel Shetty, Hrithik Roshan, and Juhi Chawla stood by him. The NCB also questioned actor Ananya Panday about the case while Aryan served his time at Arthur Road Jail. After finding relevant conversations between Khan and Panday over WhatsApp, the NCB knocked on Panday’s door.
Munawar Faruqui probe hurting religious sentiments
On January 1, stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui was arrested for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus. The complaint was filed against the comedian by Eklavya Singh, the son of a BJP MLA. Munawar, along with four others, was also accused of holding a show without following all Covid protocols. According to Munawar’s lawyer, the case against him was filed only as a result of political pressure. On February 6, Faruqui was released from jail after spending nearly a month in jail after being granted bail. As the Supreme Court granted interim bail to the artist, it cited the FIR as vague.
The Tandav controversy
Tandav, helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar, was one of the most anticipated web series of the year. Tandav immediately caught everyone’s attention after its release on January 15 when it made some creative choices. Initially, the trolling happened online, and then things gained momentum and the first FIR was filed against the makers by BJP MLA Ram Kadam for violating ‘religious sentiments.’ In Lucknow an FIR was filed for portraying Hindu deities in a negative light, and the show was also accused of ‘spreading communal tensions.’ Abbas Zafar issued two statements, the first consisting of an apology, and the second confirming that he had decided to ‘implement changes’ so as to avoid upsetting anyone unintentionally. Additionally, multiple FIRs were filed against the team in Haryana and parts of Uttar Pradesh, calling for a complete ban on the show.
Shershaah and Sooryavanshi’s success
PVC Vikram Batra’s biopic Shershaah, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, won enormous popularity from not only fans, but also industry insiders. Presented the story of the late decorated army officer, the film was applauded for its subtle depiction of patriotism. The film was bankrolled by Karan Johar. In the meantime, Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi was the first de facto hit at the box office in 2021.
The rise of Adarsh Gourav and the success of The Great Indian Kitchen
Adarsh Gourav, the actor of The White Tiger, was also a new face this year. Adarsh starred in the Netflix movie as the lead role, which earned him a BAFTA nomination as well as catapulted him to stardom. Hollywood legend Meryl Streep will now work with Adarsh on a new drama series, Extrapolations.
Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen proved to be a thoughtful, well-made and necessary viewing thanks to its home-grown success. The film, directed by Jeo Baby, won great acclaim for its depiction of gender dynamics in a new marriage and the entrenched patriarchy that follows women everywhere.
Separations
As the year comes to a close, some of the most beloved celebrity couples decided to call it quits and forge independent paths while promising friendship to each other. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao in their joint statement about their split, said, “We have shared a lifetime of experiences, joy, and laughter, and our relationship has only grown in trust, respect, and love.”. Today, we are starting a new chapter in our lives as co-parents and The pair announced that they continue to work together professionally as well. They announced their separation in July.
Another popular couple, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya, announced in October that they were no longer together. The former couple tied the knot in 2017.
The Meghan Markle-Oprah Winfrey interview
One piece of news dominated the papers and websites earlier this year, The Oprah Winfrey interview of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. People wept, their mouths were agape, and ‘revelations’ were delivered. Meghan confessed she contemplated suicide after Harry stated on record that he felt trapped in the royal household. The massively watched interview raised issues relating to mental health and racism.
Britney Spears finally freed from conservatorship
Almost 14 years long conservatorship ended, that controlled Spears life and monetary situation. The conservatorship got dissolved by Los Angeles judge and finally let her free. The conservatorship came into place when Britney was only 26 and had become a new mother. Controlled by her father James Spears, the legal binding was enforced post Britney’s very public mental health battles. Her fans rejoiced after Britney thanked the almighty on social media after the landmark announcement. Currently, she and her sons are enjoying their teenage years as she prepares to be married.
International entertainment
Even as the world became obsessed by South Korean entertainment squid game and Kim K dominated headlines, there were other happenings that managed to shake up the readers.
Foreign language shows caught global fancy from Squid Game to Money Heist Audiences went gaga whether over South Korean show Squid Game and Spanish-language show Money Heist were all people could talk about once the shows were released on Netflix. Money Heist’s loyal and ever-growing fan base could not have been more eagerly anticipating its final season. Squid Game creators have revealed they are working on a second season.
Marvel love
Marvel Studios hasn’t lost their mojo entirely due to Shanghai and the Legend of Ten Rings, Spider-Man No Way Home’s box office success, and the internet love they have received. Fans are having a hard time connecting with the company. However, the latest Spider-Man flick helped change things. Five days after its release, No Way Home reached the milestone of Rs 120 crore in the Indian market.
Comedian controversy
The first incident was when Dave Chapelle was under fire for making objectionable jokes about the trans community. As well, back home comedian Vir Das apologized after his jokes about transgender people quickly went viral online. Although Vir asked for forgiveness for the ‘uninformed’ nature of the joke, Chapelle does not believe he should be canceled. He stated that he will not make jokes about the trans community in the future, elaborating further that he will not be summoned to discuss issues that upset them.
Salman Khan says snake bit him thrice, but they parted as friends: ‘I clicked a photo with it’
By Saman Luqman
The actor announced PavanputraBhaijaan, the sequel to BajrangiBhaijaan, and also gave hint that there will be No Entry 2. Salman also spoke about the snake bite incident snake bit him thrice, but they parted as friends: ‘I clicked a photo with it’.
The actor celebrated his 56th birthday at his Panvel farmhouse with his family.Talking about his upcoming films he said K.V. Vijayendra Prasad is a good director. He has written the script of BajrangiBhaijaan (2016), and now he is writing its sequel too, and has named it PavanputraBhaijaan. As soon as he completes it, and I complete shooting these two films (Tiger 3 and KabhiEidKabhi Diwali), I’ll start shooting it. There might also be a sequel of No Entry, Tiger should release by December 2022.” He also mentioned that Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathan will come before that.
Salman explained the snake bite in detail and said he left the snake in the woods. In Panvel, the farmhouse is in the middle of the jungle, so a snake had entered one of the rooms. As soon as the snake entered the room, kids became scared, so I went in to look and asked for a stick, the stick that came was a small one so I asked for a longer stick, and they gave me one, with which, with a lot of love, I picked up the snake and brought it outside, where the snake wrapped itself on the stick and then began climbing upwards.
Salman, a man known for his dry humor, then described in detail how the reptile bit him. “The villagers here know when snakes are around,” he said. They screamed ‘Kandhari, kandhari, kandhari’ as it is a Kandhari snake. That is when the snake bit me, then there was chaos when they screamed ‘chaavla, chaavla, chaavla’ (the snake has bit), then the snake bit me again. “Hospital, hospital, hospital,” they screamed, saying that I should be taken to the hospital right away. During the commotion, the snake bit me again, as it was a bit venomous. When I was taken to the hospital, we learned that it was not the great kandhari, but a different kind of snake.”
“When we returned from the hospital, we saw the snake was still there, so we took it back to the jungle. In the meantime, I have taken anti-venom for almost all snakes, including great snakes (kandharis/cobras), vipers, because we weren’t sure if it was poisonous or not, just by looking at it. After I was given the shot, I was kept for six hours for observation,” he explained.
Salman thanked the hospital staff for treating him. He was taken to MGM Hospital in Kamothe, New Mumbai. “My sister was quite scared, but I made friends with the snake and got a picture with it,” he said. The snake must have also bitten me because it got scared the hospital was very quick to respond. They were well equipped; they had anti-venom for all kind of snake bites. Our commissioner of police — Bipin Kumar sir, our MLA SandeepNaik, all rushed to the hospital too, and it helped a lot.”
Salman said, “When my dad (veteran screenwriter Salim Khan) came to know about this incident, he called to ask if the snake is fine and alive. So I told him Tiger (from the actor’s Tiger ZindaHai) and the snake both are alive (chuckles). We did not hurt the snake, we made sure we handled it with utmost care and love.”
Salman also shared his plan for the New Year’s. “It is all going to be about spending time with family, as they are all here. I first wanted to meet my mother, but it took some time, but she was the first one to wish me on my birthday. It is my birthday and I am feeling good to be surrounded by my family.
If you use abusive language, call names, make negative comments, you are essentially transgressing a boundary,”
SonakshiSinha and HumaQureshi starrer Double XL are taking the bull by its horns with its trailer release. The story revolves around two confident plus-size women.
|| Saman Luqman
In the trailer, Sonakshi and Huma’s self-deprecating dialogues seem to be directed at people who have mocked them in the past, and who may do so again, given the plot of the movie for which they have gained weight.
Many celebrities have openly talked about body shaming and body positivity, calling out those who judge others on the basis of superficial beauty and unrealistic standards. Despite the fact that fat-shaming was normalized in India for a long time, with many movies of yesteryear lampooning characters with a particular weight, things seem to be changing now.
Remember when the AyushmannKhurrana movie Dum LagaKeHaisha (2015) had a plus-size BhumiPednekar cast in the lead role? This film was inclusive without preaching and sent a positive message to the world.
However, things remain shadowy on social media. For plus-size people displaying their confidence even actors who have gained weight to appear in a movie there is an army of trolls waiting to mock and tear them down.
“Any verbal bullying – using abusive language, calling people names, putting down their looks, physique, body image, fat-shaming, etc. essentially means you are transgressing a boundary.
According to the experts we need to be body positive, we need to feel comfortable with our body, since “body image is integral to our self-esteem”. “When people start commenting on our body, it has an impact on our self-esteem and that can result in having an impact on our overall well-being. Online bullying in the context of fat-shaming makes people feel bad about them, especially young people. They may end up feeling inferior, may even have hesitation about meeting people; they may develop social anxiety. It affects their relationships, academics, performance, and feeling good about themselves. People may constantly feel like they don’t measure up to others, which can negatively impact their overall life.
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