Vedika’s on-set comfort
Actress Vedika Pinto, who shared screen space with Vikrant Massey in Musafir Café, has opened up about her experience of working with the actor. Recalling their time on the project, Vedika admitted that working with someone she admired could initially feel intimidating, but Vikrant made her feel comfortable and safe on set. In an exclusive interview with this agency, Vedika said she was impressed by both his acting skills and his personality. She shared, “Vikrant is a wonderful human being and an exceptional actor. I learned so much from him. When you work with someone you admire, it can be intimidating, but he made me feel completely comfortable and safe. He gave me a lot of confidence, and I will always be grateful for that.” She also mentioned that Musafir Café has been the most validating experience of her career. The series also features Mahima Makwana along with Adil Hussain, Rajeev Siddhartha, Anubha Fatehpuria, Loveleen Mishra and Sadia Siddiqui. Created and written by Sharanya Rajgopal and directed by Ruchir Arun, the series is based on Divya Prakash Dubey’s popular novel of the same name. Musafir Café premiered on Netflix July 24.
Ayushmann pushes for safe childhoods
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is the national ambassador of UNICEF India, has said that protecting the childhood of every child was a collective responsibility of society. Khurrana paid a visit to a school at Chandai Tepli village in Bhokardan tehsil of Maharashtra’s Jalna district, and reviewed a UNICEF-supported initiative aimed at ensuring the care, education and protection of children of seasonal migrant workers. During his visit, Khurrana interacted with schoolchildren, adolescent girls and boys, relatives, villagers and UNICEF-trained child-friendly volunteers, known as Balmitras”, who support children left behind when their parents migrate for seasonal employment. “Protecting the childhood of every child around us is a collective responsibility of society. The way villagers and relatives in for the children of migrant workers is truly commendable,” he said after the visit. He also called for collective efforts to prevent child labour, child marriage and adolescent pregnancy. The UNICEF initiative has been implemented in Jalna district since 2014 and currently covers hundreds of villages. It seeks to ensure that children do not have to migrate with their parents and that their education, health and overall development are not adversely affected by seasonal migration.
Triptii raises glamour quotient
Actor Triptii Dimri has joined Victoria’s Secret India for the launch of its new Very Sexy Collection, marking the arrival of one of the brand’s signature lines in the country. As the brand ambassador for Victoria’s Secret India, Triptii led the campaign and attended the collection’s unveiling at the brand’s store at Ambience Mall, New Delhi, August 20. The launch showcased the latest edition of the Very Sexy range, which builds on the legacy of the iconic collection originally introduced with the brand’s signature pushup bra. The new line features updated silhouettes while retaining its focus on glamour, confidence and contemporary styling. The collection includes refreshed versions of the Push-Up Bra, Shine Strap Push-Up Bra and a selection of corsets designed to offer sculpting support. For the India campaign, Triptii wears the Very Sexy Shine Strap Push-Up Bra, featuring rhinestone logo straps and a push-up silhouette. Speaking about her association with the campaign, Triptii said, “Very Sexy has always been synonymous with confidence and self-expression, and that’s what makes this campaign so special to me.” She added that the collection blends glamour with everyday wearability and said she was delighted to introduce the new chapter to women in India. The New Delhi event highlighted the campaign’s themes of confidence, self expression and contemporary femininity. The collection is now available at Victoria’s Secret stores across India.
Sharvari’s style philosophy
For actor Sharvari, fashion is less about following trends and more about choosing pieces that feel personal, versatile and timeless. Her style philosophy centres on investing in accessories and outfits that can be worn repeatedly and effortlessly across occasions. “Personally, I’ve always believed in investing in pieces that you can wear again and again, across different occasions,” Sharvari says. She prefers accessories that seamlessly become part of everyday life and can even be shared with loved ones. Her preference for minimal, classic and effortless designs reflects her own approach to fashion. Her latest association with Daniel Wellington fits naturally into this philosophy. Sharvari says the brand’s watches appeal to her because of their versatility and ability to complement different looks while retaining a timeless identity. As an actor who moves between diverse roles and styles, she values pieces that can adapt just as easily. For Sharvari, however, fashion also carries an emotional connection. Her relationship with watches began with a simple desire to match a friend, but over time, watches became reminders of special memories. She fondly recalls a watch she and her sister gifted their mother, which remains particularly meaningful to her. For her, the best fashion choices are those that combine style with sentiment, versatility and longevity.
Give dream a timeline : Sam
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is gearing up to welcome her first child with husband Raj Nidimoru, talked about the power of manifestation in her latest post on social media. Posting a glimpse of her diary on her official Instagram handle, Samantha wrote that she practises writing details of the life she wishes to live in the future, and then watches them come true with hardwork and dedication. Samantha went on to confess that at times, she has ended up writing things that were too big for her to even imagine. The Yashoda actress shared a note on social media that went, “Day 484 of a 1000 day promise I made to myself. There is something powerful about writing down a life that doesn’t exist yet. Some of the things on my list were so big, I almost felt stupid writing them down. I wrote them anyway. And now I can look back and see how many of those impossible things became my life.” Samantha further added that it is not enough to simply write down one’s aspirations but also to constantly keep working towards them. “Give the dream a timeline. Drown the noise. Put your head down. Do the work. And keep going long after the excitement of the dream has worn off,” she went on add.