Experience should sharpen your eye, not close it: Florian Hurel on knowing when to hold back Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - October 13, 20260 After more than two decades in the profession, celebrity hairstylist Florian Hurel, who has worked with the likes of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sara Ali Khan, and Anushka Sharma, among others, says one of the hardest lessons he has learned is knowing when not to do more.“One of the most difficult
Awareness can begin with something as simple as a color: Anjali Phougat on using garba to raise awareness about human trafficking Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - October 13, 20260 Fashion designer Anjali Phougat recently joined Garba Beyond Borders, a Blume Foundation initiative that used a traditional celebration to raise awareness about human trafficking. For her, the event showed how culture and fashion can come together to start conversations around serious issues.“Human trafficking is a global humanitarian crisis. For me,
“I know what I have come here for”: Smita Sinakar on bringing a different shade to Uma in Jagadhatri Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - October 13, 20260 For an actor, being able to move between contrasting characters is often one of the biggest challenges and rewards. Smita Sinakar, who plays Uma in Rahul Kumar Tewary’s *Jagadhatri*, has been enjoying that very opportunity. After portraying a more approachable, friendly character in *Udne Ki Aasha*, the actor has stepped
Falguni Pathak Brings Her Signature Garba Energy to Mumbai as Navratri Utsav 2026 Opens on a High Note Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - October 13, 20260 ~ The Queen of Garba kicked off nine nights of celebration at Jio World Convention Centre ~~ Grab your tickets now, exclusively on BookMyShow ~Mumbai, October 12, 2026: Mumbai’s Navratri celebrations got off to a vibrant start as Falguni Pathak, widely known as the Queen of Garba, took centre stage
Aishwarya Raj Bhakuni: “Acting isn’t just a profession, sometimes it is also where I find my peace” Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - October 13, 20260 For actress Aishwarya Raj Bhakuni, acting is much more than playing a character on screen. It is also a way to understand emotions, explore different personalities and sometimes find an escape from the challenges of everyday life. The actress, who is currently playing Aradhya, fondly called Aaru, in O Humnava
You can’t explain spirituality to anyone: Arun Mandola on historical projects Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - October 13, 2026October 13, 20260 With historical and spiritual stories finding renewed interest across films, television and theatre, Arun Mandola, who played Lakshman in Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan and Vighnaharta Ganesh and recently portrayed Shri Ram in the stage production Ramayan Manchan in Mumbai, believes that makers need to understand the subject deeply before bringing
Shah Rukh Khan wears an era, a memory, a nation’s affection: Designer Anjali Phougat on the superstar’s timeless style Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - October 13, 2026October 13, 20260 Shah Rukh Khan has spent decades being celebrated not just for his films but also for the effortless charm and presence he brings to everything he wears. For fashion designer Anjali Phougat, however, his style goes far beyond clothes. “Style is not what you wear. Style is what the room