The post 7 Actresses Who Broke The Silence About Casting Couch In India appeared first on FWD Life | The Premium Lifestyle Magazine |.
]]>Text credits: Lakshmi Priya
Casting couch, the mentality of demanding sexual favour by a person in power or authority to someone who is an employee or subordinate in the name of career advancement has now turned out to be an atrocious trend followed in the Indian film industry. For quite some time now, India has been witnessing a lot of bold revelations by actresses about their experiences on this prevalent mentality in our country. Rather than zipping their mouth and accepting this objectionable and inappropriate demands from superiors, some of them spoke up against this. Here is a list of actresses who were not afraid to talk about the darkest secrets behind the casting couch trend in the Indian film industry.
Radhika Apte
Image source: pinterest.com
Radhika Apte, one of the leading actresses in the country had recently opened up about her experience of the casting couch trend in one of her recent interviews with an online portal. Radhika stated that “Once I got a call from someone and he said that they’re doing a film in Bollywood and like to have a meeting with me regarding that. He asked ‘But would you be okay sleeping with that person?’ And I laughed! I said you’re so funny, you’re very funny and I said no I’m not. Ask him to go to hell.” She also revealed about a South Indian actor who touched and tickled on her feet on a movie set for which she gave a hard-hitting reaction.
Kangana Ranaut
Image source: newsbugz.com
Kangana Ranaut, the actress known for her bold and candour nature revealed that during the audition of the movie Tanu Weds Manu, she was asked for sexual favours by a unit member which she denied. Kangana found it hard to digest the experience and took to social media to speak against casting couch. She also revealed about being a victim of physical exploitation at the age of 17 by an elderly man from the film industry during her initial days in the movies.
Parvathy Thiruvoth
Image source: wikipedia.org
Actress Parvathy Thiruvoth with her bold and outspoken nature was never afraid to open up about her casting couch experience. In a popular talk show, Paravathy revealed that like any other industry it is nothing to be surprised or shocked that casting couch is prevalent in Malayalam film industry too. She recalled her experiences of people assuring her that a ‘break’ will be given if she is ready for their favours to which she replies ‘What break, dude? I already did my job and I don’t think I have to do anything more’.
Kalki Koechlin
Image source: womeinaworld.com
Kalki Koechlin shook the B-town with her bold revelations on the prevailing casting couch trend. She had made allegations on a prominent Bollywood producer who asked her out for a ‘late dinner’ and promised a role in an upcoming film if she accepted his request. Also, while speaking about the casting couch trend in an interview, Kalki stated that even though it had tried to entangle her several times, she won slipping out of it, as the minute she felt uncomfortable she left the place. Kalki also believes that casting couch is not the route to success for bad actors because a bad actor will remain the same even after constantly making her way through it.
Sri Reddy
Image source: ragalahari.com and news19.com
Telugu aspiring actress Sri Reddy had recently created a stir in the Telugu film industry by staging a public stripping act on the streets of Hyderabad as a protest against casting couch. In an interview with News 18, she alleged that Telugu actor Abhiram Daggubati, brother of the Bahubali actor Rana Daggubati sexually harassed her in a film studio. She uploaded the photographs and screenshots of him on her official Facebook page. She also revealed the names of some of other prominent actor and producers in the industry who had exploited her.
Varalaxmi Sharathkumar
Image source: pinterest.com
Tamil actress Varalaxmi Sharath Kumar recently came forward by sharing one of her bad experiences in the film industry. In her Twitter page, she shared her horrifying experience when a programming head in a leading TV channel asked her for sexual favours.
Needs to be said..!! pic.twitter.com/GjJimBIKd3
— varu sarathkumar (@varusarath) February 20, 2017
Sameera Reddy
Image source: stmed.net
Sameera Reddy, the Bollywood actress who also conquered the heart of South Indians through the movie Varanam Ayiram was quite vocal about her experience on the casting couch. In her interview with one of the online portals, she said that “If I deny having had any bad experiences, I would be lying. Every industry has its downside, and so does Bollywood. I have certainly had my share of bad experiences. But I have always managed to maintain my stand and command respect”.
The post 7 Actresses Who Broke The Silence About Casting Couch In India appeared first on FWD Life | The Premium Lifestyle Magazine |.
]]>The post Bollywood Divas Making Ethnic Wear Suitable For Every Occasion appeared first on FWD Life | The Premium Lifestyle Magazine |.
]]>Text Credits: Gayathri Prasannan
Bollywood divas have never failed to impress us with their charming avatar. If you are stuck in a vague track right now, take some inspiration from these beautiful B-town ladies. From Kangana Ranaut to Alia Bhatt, our beloved B-town divas have their fashion on track.
Let’s have a look at the pretty Kangana Ranaut’s saree avatar.
Source: Pinkvilla
Her summer look is as sweet as summer. She will convince you to wear saree in each and every location. Her curly looks and boss lady attittude has amazed Bollywood.
Source: idiva
Kareena Kapoor chose an Indian outfit for her travel style.
Source:musicworldarj
Aishwarya got dressed in an all-white salwar-kurta on Shilpa Shetty’s son’s birthday party. Aishwarya has proven time and again that she can nail ethnic fashion. She looked as elegant as always.
Source: Silverscreen
Alia Bhatt wore a ease fit Salwar Kameez by Sabyasachi for Raazi promotional event. Salwar suits are the never fading Indian ethnic staples which can be worn with variety of jewellery
Source : Bollywood Bubble
Jhanvi kapoor is going all the way with her ethnic style. She constantly wore ethnic everywhere. She has become the talk of the town and her dressing style is surprisingly fabulous.
Source: southindiafashion
Sara Ali Khan is certainly one of the most beautiful faces of current generation. And the plus point about her personality is her simplicity and pleasant attittude. She has gone maximum number of times for a simple salwar kameez and natural way hair opened.
Our leading ladies of B-town always have the perfect ethnic inspiration for all of us.
The post Bollywood Divas Making Ethnic Wear Suitable For Every Occasion appeared first on FWD Life | The Premium Lifestyle Magazine |.
]]>The post 5 Bollywood Actresses Who Rocked Their Red Carpet Looks At Cannes 2018 appeared first on FWD Life | The Premium Lifestyle Magazine |.
]]>Text credit: Aishuwarya Sudarshan
From the silent protest by 82 women across the industry to bold and gorgeous appearances by our favourite stars on the coveted red carpet, there was a lot that happened at this year’s event. Over the years, Cannes has become a fashion platform, with attendees vying for a spot among the best dressed. Bollywood reigned the red carpet this year, with one fashionable look after the other delivered by our brilliant actresses and actors alike. Here are the best Cannes looks by Bollywood actresses.
Deepika Padukone
Following a mellow response to her Met Gala appearance, DP left no stone unturned for each of her appearance on the Cannes red carpet, the most talked about being her Ashi Studio SS18 couture ruffled mullet cut fuschia dress. She slayed on the red carpet and her picture of her posing with her tongue out took the internet by storm.
Sonam Kapoor
Bollywood’s in house fashionista was at her A game, riding high on her #EverydayPhenomenal wedding and putting her best fashionable foot forward to deliver one brilliant red carpet look after the other, the highlight of which was her Ralph and Russo custom couture.
Rasika Dugal
Rasika Dugal, who attended the Cannes Film Festival for her film, Manto, directed by Nandita Das and starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the titular role, showed the world that keeping it restrained can do wonders. Her custom Jade gold wrap dress was a statement in its stead: minimalistic is the latest trend. The talented actress later wore a custom Jade navy blue gown while walking the red carpet with 82 prominent women in Cannes for the #MeToo movement.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Aishwarya made her 17th appearance on the Cannes red carpet, looking a literal dream in her Michael Cinco custom butterfly gown.
Kangana Ranaut
Kangana also made her Cannes debut and it was exactly like we expected. The Queen actress who is known for her fashionable choices did not disappoint when she rocked a jumpsuit by Nedret Taciroglu and was crowned the Best Dressed at the festival.
The post 5 Bollywood Actresses Who Rocked Their Red Carpet Looks At Cannes 2018 appeared first on FWD Life | The Premium Lifestyle Magazine |.
]]>The post Cannes 2018: Bollywood Divas Slay Cannes Red Carpet appeared first on FWD Life | The Premium Lifestyle Magazine |.
]]>Text Credits: Gayathri Prasannan
Cannes is known to be one of the most glamorous and prestigious international film festivals around the world. India’s Cannes journey began with Chetan Anand’s Neecha Nagar which won the Grand Prix award in 1946. The 1950s is considered a glorious period in India’s Cannes history. But, it was mostly short films and regional cinema that made the noise in the international circuits as the Bollywood took it’s own sweet time to make its grand debut. It was only in 2002, when for the first time a mainstream commercial Hindi film made it to the fest. It was Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Devdas, starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit, that broke Bollywood’s dry spell at cannes.
From Satyajit Ray in the 70s to Aishwarya Rai to Deepika Padukone, Sonam Kapoor and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in more recent years, the Croisette’s fine sands, glitzy hotels and gourmet restaurants have also hosted Indian cinema’s biggest and most respected actors and filmmakers during the world’s most glamorous film festival. This year’s edition will find many Indian celebrities and talented filmmakers showcasing their work.
Deepika Padukone, Kangana Ranaut, Mallika Sherawat and Huma Qureshi wowed the it-crowd at Cannes film festival.
Deepika Padukone showed her first red carpet look from Cannes this year as a L’Oreal Paris brand ambassador and she looked no less than an angel, and an epitome of elegance, in a sheer white caped gown.
Kangana Ranaut lived up to her ‘bold and beautiful’ image as she made her Cannes Film Festival red carpet debut in a sheer, embellished and backless gown. Her hair was done in a messy bun, with minimalistic but dramatic eye make-up.
Huma Qureshi attended the inaugural discussion at the Indian Pavillion anchored by CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi. She was dressed in an ivory Varun Bahl Couture gown with sparkling embellishment around its plunging neckline.
Mallika Sherawat also made a stunning appearance at the Cannes red carpet on Thursday. Styled by Wil Ariyamethe, Mallika looked ravishing and gorgeous in a gown by couturier designer Tony Ward.
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachan, who will be completing 17 years at the red carpet, will be attending the festival on 12 and 13 May. Even the just married Sonam Kapoor will be completing eight years at Cannes and will attend the festival on 14 and 15 May.
The post Cannes 2018: Bollywood Divas Slay Cannes Red Carpet appeared first on FWD Life | The Premium Lifestyle Magazine |.
]]>The post Why Kangana Ranaut Will Not Do An Item Number appeared first on FWD Life | The Premium Lifestyle Magazine |.
]]>Text credit: Charishma Thankappan
The glitz and glam of Bollywood has often come under scrutiny for the objectification of women through its recent addition of ‘item numbers’. What perhaps started as a integral component that was relevant in the story of the films, gradually evolved to a show of skin and sleaze, with the seedy songs involving the actress to be scantily clad and perform dances that are sexually provocative, including seductive gyrations and gestures, with the lyrics of the song being equally suggestive more often than not.
Source: hdqwalls.com
Item songs have always existed in Bollywood, since the 1960s, with the singular figure of Helen being the most famous face of it. Today, it has come to become a mainstay in the films, often serving the purpose of adding the tantalizing factor to lure viewers and boost the marketing of the film. In the modern era, faces have kept changing in item numbers, often losing importance to their bodies. From the main heroines, the mantle went on to be assumed by ‘item number specialists’ such as Malaika, Isha Koppikar, Mallika Sherawat, etc. However, the pressure of not attempting it got to several mainstream lead actresses, who also couldn’t resist from shouldering the role in order to remain relevant and prove their all-round sass, the names including Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, and Katrina Kaif.
Source: YouTube
These explicit song sequences have come in for a lot of criticism from all sides, including viewers and from within film circles as well. Women and men have equally opposed the objectification of women. The very name ‘item number’ is derived from the word ‘item’ which is a blatant degradation of women to mere sex objects, commonly used in the Mumbai parlance.
However, despite the expectations, some of the current prevailing actresses have indeed resisted the meaningless ritual. Leading the pack is the ever bold Kangana Ranaut, who trashed down the concept entirely. Never hesitant to speak her mind, the Queen actress made it clear in a recent interview as to why she will never take up an item song. “I don’t do item numbers because there is nothing to be done in them. They are… they are obscene, they are at times unfair, most of them are sexist. What is there to be done in them? I personally feel they should be banned. I can’t be a part of something which is so toxic for us, our society, our children. If tomorrow, you have a daughter, I have a daughter, would I want her to be called those names, objectified like that? I mean, there are children out there, we need to take responsibility for them,” said the actress who has been known to take a stand unlike most of her contemporaries. Other contemporary leading actresses who have never been seen in item numbers are Aliaa Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Ileana D’Cruz, and Kalki Koechlin.
The post Why Kangana Ranaut Will Not Do An Item Number appeared first on FWD Life | The Premium Lifestyle Magazine |.
]]>The post Celebrating Kangana Ranaut: The Mane Queen Of Bollywood appeared first on FWD Life | The Premium Lifestyle Magazine |.
]]>Text credit: Charishma Thankappan
She created a stir in Bollywood when she burst upon the scene with her debut film Gangster in 2006. Kangana Ranaut spawned a buzz among film circles and fans through not just her noteworthy performance, but her striking appearance, which was a refreshing change from the prevailing looks of contemporary Bollywood actresses.
As we wish her a joyful year ahead and continued success, we look at what struck cinema goers the most about her looks – her varied hairdos that complement her dynamic personality and onscreen characters.
Outstanding curls
Kangana made everyone sit up and notice her through her impactful performance and fascinating presentation through her very first onscreen arrival in the 2006 film Gangster. Sporting her natural hair with long curls, she was a welcome change for viewers who had grown weary of the assembly line looks of straight-haired actresses.
Source: Vimeo
Retro poof
After her initial few films where she maintained her natural look, Kangana was seen in a dated look in the film Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai (2010). With her character set in the 1970s, Kangana’s role demanded a yesteryear image and she was seen wearing long, black, sleek hair that was often adorned with flowers and hairband.
Source: phhoebe.blogspot.in
Crazy girl, crazy hair
Tanu from Tanu Weds Manu (2011) is a character who is eccentric. And to match her lightning personality was the mop of zany hair on her head. However, in the sequel to the film, Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), Kangana played a double roll, in which the new character sported a typical boy-cut hair, characteristic of athletic girls from Haryana.
Source: bollywoodfilmfame.com
Source: pinkvilla.com
Upscale chic
Playing the role of a British NRI in Tezz (2012), Kangana emerged in stylish fawn coloured tresses. Grazing her should were locks curled at the bottom, which lent a charming touch to her urban character.
Source: host2post.com
Long and lovely
Striking a chord with Indian girls across the country, Kangana won hearts with her simple, sweet, and realistic look by wearing her hair in the ubiquitous plain braid. Her heartwarming character was so true to her self that she maintained her look even after going to the fashion capital of the world – Paris, until the fag end of the film.
Source: caseleak.com
Vintage vamp
Continuing her streak of an ever-changing mane, Kangana was seen with a short bob of curls in Rangoon (2017), set during World War II. The ear-length chunks of locks exuded a quaint charm upon her fierce whip- lashing character, which was based upon Fearless Nadia.
Source: imdb.com
The post Celebrating Kangana Ranaut: The Mane Queen Of Bollywood appeared first on FWD Life | The Premium Lifestyle Magazine |.
]]>