Veteran star Zeenat Aman has shared what she eats in a day for her latest post on Instagram. Like every post she makes on Instagram, it wasn't just a list of food items she consumes. It came along with a story, a tale about her journey with food and the art of cooking. The veteran actress also shared that there was a time when she used to feel embarrassed that she cannot cook food, but then she reminded herself that she has been putting food on the table for her family since her teens. Zeenat took to her Instagram feed, where she dropped a string of images. The first was of the actress looking into the fridge with her pet Laila by her side. The other images showed what she eats in a day. The last was from the 1980s, which featured the diva doing household chores for a shoot. For the caption, she wrote, “A completely contrived picture of me “cooking” was once published in a magazine in the 80s. I quite sportingly posed for it, but the truth is the most I can do in the kitchen is boil an egg for Lily. Still, food remains a great joy in my life, and serendipitously my younger one grew up to be a fabulous chef who occasionally spoils me with elaborate home cooked meals.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zeenat Aman (@thezeenataman) What does Zeenat Aman eat in a day? She said that her mother instilled a simple credo “eat small, eat fresh.” Food is fuel, and long before nutritionists and dieticians and personal trainers were in vogue, my mother instilled a simple credo - eat small, eat fresh. Now it seems to be a social media trend to share what’s on your plate. So here are my offerings, in obeisance to both social media culture and my ma’s teachings: Mornings start with a cup of black tea and a bowl of soaked and peeled almonds.” “For the last few years, my breakfast usually involves a smashed avocado on sourdough toast with chunks of cheddar cheese. But if I’m feeling desi flavours, I’ll substitute this for a chilla or poha.” For Zeenat, lunch is her “heaviest meal of the day”. “And the menu items are simple - dal, sabzi, roti and some accouterments. In this case, I am eating a deliciously tangy khatti dal, matar aloo in hara masala, paneer tikka, and a lovely homemade tomato chutney. Evening snacks are essential, so around 5pm everyday my Man Friday Aijaz roasts me a bowl of makhana tossed in light spices. Crunchy, light… and nutritionist approved!” Talking about the best part, she said, “The best part of my eating day though is when I indulge my sweet tooth. I try to be careful about ingesting too much sugar, but I am certainly not going to eliminate this pleasure from my life.” “These sinful, smooth and rich squares from Royce are a current favourite. I could demolish the box in one sitting, but I attempt to keep it to two squares at a go! Zeenat on feeling embarassed about not knowing to cook Sharing an anecdote, Zeenat revealed, “I used to feel embarrassed that I can’t cook food, but then I reminded myself that I’ve been putting food on the table for my family since my teens! That’s something too right? Now it’s your turn to tell me a little about your favourite healthy treats or delivery services! Oh! And swipe to the last image to see the 80s “cooking” picture I refer to at the beginning of this caption.”
13 February,2025 01:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Vicky Kaushal, who is busy promoting his upcoming film 'Chhaava', recently visited Patna, and his trip was all about enjoying the famous dish of Bihar--"litti chokha." As part of his promotional tour, Vicky made a stop in the city and made sure to try the delicious local delicacy. The 'Raazi' actor took to his Instagram account on Saturday, to share a series of pictures and videos, showing him happily savouring the traditional Bihari dish at a street stall. His excitement and love for local flavours were clearly visible in the video, where he enjoyed the food while interacting with fans. Along with the post, the actor added a caption that read, "Patna aakar Litti Chokha kaise miss kar jaayein??? Garda uda diya!" (How can one miss Litti Chokha when in Patna? It was amazing!) Take a look View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) Speaking of his film 'Chhaava', the film also stars Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna. The film is a period drama that portrays the legendary story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, played by Vicky Kaushal. It is set to depict the courageous Maratha ruler's legendary reign, beginning with his coronation in 1681. During the film promotion in Jaipur, Vicky spoke to the media about how he prepared for the role. "A biopic needs a lot of preparation work not only for an actor but for the entire team. Working on a historical subject is really challenging because of the huge budget, and creating a different era on screen. We have tried to make it as realistic as possible," he said. "As an actor, the preparation is not only physical but also mental. There was action training, bodybuilding training and also doing research on the history as it was important to understand that period," he added. The movie is slated for release in theatres on February 14. Vicky will next be seen in the magnum opus Mahavatar, where he will portray the legendary warrior sage Parashurama. The film, inspired by Indian mythology, is slated for release in cinemas in Christmas 2026. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
09 February,2025 07:53 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan boasts of impressive fitness. However, the superstar has fired a query as the weekend sets in. On Saturday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of Gajar ka halwa. He wrote in the caption, “Gajjar ka halwa Healthy ? Or unhealthy ? What do you think?”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hrithik Roshan (@hrithikroshan) Earlier, the actor celebrated 25 years of his debut movie ‘Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai’. He took to his Instagram, and shared several pictures of the notes that he wrote ahead of the shooting of the film during his preparation time. The notes highlight the extensive prep work of the actor, and prove why he deserved to become an overnight sensation with ‘Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai’ which was directed by his father Rakesh Roshan. He shared how he would have been embarrassed to share these notes on a public platform but thought to do it anyway to celebrate the film in all spirit. He wrote in the caption, “My notes from 27 years ago. Prepping as an ACTOR for my first movie ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai’, I remember how nervous I was. Still am when starting a movie. I’d be embarrassed sharing these, but after 25 years of being in the industry I guess I can handle it. Then to now, what’s changed? I see these pages and realise, absolutely nothing. Good thing? Bad thing? It’s just how it is (sic)”. He further mentioned, “Only process remains. So much to be thankful for. So much to be grateful for. So much left to do. It’s the 25th anniversary of Kaho Na Pyaar Hai. And the ONLY thing I want to celebrate are these scribbles in my rough book. Only thing I am relieved about is the proof of resilience. The first page says “one day“ at the bottom. No such day happened, it never came. Or maybe it did but I missed it cause I was in prep. #25yearsofkahonaapyaarhai”. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
02 February,2025 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSEveryone is in love with Shreya Chaudhry today! From her impeccable acting in the unanimously acclaimed streaming series Bandish Bandits, to her drop-dead gorgeous features and physique, Shreya has been hitting headlines daily. But the hit girl has had a very shocking and tumultuous fitness journey in the past with her having a bad slip disc at the early age of 19 to her putting on over 30 kilos! Shreya opens up about how she overcame her fitness issues which could have become a huge impediment to chasing her dream of acting! A week back, Shreya credited her childhood idol Hrithik Roshan who motivated her to focus on fitness. Today, in a heartfelt post, Shreya revealed the reasons that put her fitness out of gear! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shreya Chaudhry (@shreya__chaudhry) Shreya wrote, “When I opened up about my struggle with fitness and health on social media, I did not know that I would be flooded with so much love from everyone. I made the post because I felt empowered and safe to share my feelings, and it struck a chord with people. The positive reaction and encouragement is pushing me to reveal something I have never spoken out loud so that everyone going through similar things in life feels that they can overcome anything by believing in themselves and their mental strength.” She adds, “When I was 19, I was going through a lot. I was not in the best headspace. During this time, I put on a lot of weight, which took a toll on my fitness and health. I stopped doing any physical activity, and that made things worse. What struck the final nail was me getting a slip disc at that young age! I was always ambitious. I always wanted to be a career-focused girl. And now, I had something that posed as a major obstacle to chasing my dreams. I think this was a huge wake-up call for me. I couldn’t believe I had taken myself for granted." Shreya adds, “I remember one day while lying on my bed, I told myself that I had to take care of myself. I had to be happy and healthy for myself, my family, and for my ambitions and aspirations. I wanted to touch the moon, and I knew I had it in me to turn things around. It took me many, many months, but I focused on my fitness and well-being, and by the time I was 21, my body and mind were in a brand-new mode. I slowly became fitter, lost 30 kilos, and there was no relapse of the slip disc, which meant I could be carefree and focus on becoming even fitter. Life will always throw a lot of things at us; we just need to move on and stay focused, I guess.” Shreya further says, “Touchwood. I’m at my fittest best now. From being a girl who had a slip disc, I can now box like a beast! I can dance, stand on my two legs for hours during shoots, and push my body to the extreme on sets whenever required. Taking care of myself allowed me to become an actor and realize my dream. We often look at impediments negatively, but for me, I see them extremely positively. If I hadn’t bounced back, I don’t know what my life would be like. We have a gift called life, and we should try to live it fully.”
20 January,2025 09:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor and fitness enthusiast Dino Morea has shared some pearls of wisdom as he talked about focussing on health. The 49-year-old actor took to Instagram, where he shared a video montage featuring pictures of himself from the gym. In the pictures, the dapper dude is seen flexing his beefed up biceps and flexing his triceps after a good workout. “Jeeee lo lekin health pe dhyaaan do (enjoy life, but pay attention to your health),” he wrote as the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dino Morea (@thedinomorea) The actor, who was last seen on screen in the big screen in 2021’s “Helmet” in a cameo role, is all set to be seen in the fifth installment of the comedy film “Housefull”. Earlier this month, the actor had celebrated his birthday on the sets of “Housefull 5”, which stars an ensemble cast including names such as Akshay Kumar, Jackie Shroff, Nargis Fakhri, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nana Patekar and Riteish Deshmukh, among many others. On December 9, Dino spoke to IANS and shared that there is no better way to celebrate a birthday than doing what he loves. “For me, it's acting, and I am immensely blessed to spend my day doing just that,” he had said. Talking about the actor, who made his film debut in the 1999 film “Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi,” he started off as a model. He was then seen in projects such as ‘Raaz’, ‘Aksar’, ‘Jism 2’, ‘Rana Naidu’, ‘The Empire’, ‘Tandav’, ‘Gunaah’, ‘Dus Kahaniyaan’, ‘Plan’ and others. It was in 2020, when he made his debut on the OTT platform with “Mentalhood” and was later seen in “Hostages.” He will next be seen in 'The Royals’, in which he will star alongside renowned actors such as Zeenat Aman, Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, Nora Fatehi, and Milind Soman. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
21 December,2024 06:14 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSMrunal Thakur shared a post related to her “jeevan saathi” on social media that has caught the attention of her fans. The actress posted a photo of a delicious plate of poha, a popular Indian breakfast dish, with the caption “Jeevan Saathi” (life partner). The 'Jersey' actress had earlier given her fans a peek into her culinary adventures. She shared a picture of a plated dish of Turkish eggs with bread. The dish, which originates from Turkey, featured poached eggs served over a bed of creamy yogurt and topped with a drizzle of spiced melted butter, often garnished with herbs like dill or parsley. Alongside the picture, Thakur wrote, “Turkish eggs kinda day.” Prior to that, Mrunal posted a collage featuring a series of pictures where she was seen making goofy and lighthearted faces, showcasing her fun and carefree side. In her signature playful style, Mrunal captioned the post, “Catching flights, not feelings.” On the professional front, Mrunal Thakur began her acting career in 2012 with the television series “Mujhse Kuchh Kehti... Yeh Khamoshiyaan,” marking her entry into the entertainment world. She gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Bulbul Arora in Ekta Kapoor’s popular daily soap “Kumkum Bhagya” and left a lasting impression with her roles in other TV shows like “Arjun.” Her transition to films was equally remarkable. Mrunal showcased her acting prowess in critically acclaimed movies such as “Super 30” opposite Hrithik Roshan, “Batla House,” and the action-packed thriller “Dhamaka.” She received praise for her performance in the widely praised romantic drama “Sita Ramam.” She also featured in the sci-fi epic “Kalki 2898 AD,” where she shared screen space with Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Deepika Padukone. Recently, Mrunal was seen shooting in the scenic locales of Uttarakhand for an untitled romantic film alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi. The actress has an array of highly anticipated films in the pipeline. Mrunal is set to star in “Son of Sardaar 2” with Ajay Devgn, directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, and a comedy venture featuring Varun Dhawan under the direction of David Dhawan. She also has an upcoming film “Pooja Meri Jaan” in the lineup. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
06 December,2024 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSPriyanka Chopra Jonas took to her Instagram feed to share pictures from her Thanksgiving celebration with her husband Nick Jonas and their daughter Malti Marie Jonas. The family celebrated the festival in London on Thursday. Priyanka's post grid largely centered around the delicacies that was served at the Thanksgiving dinner. Inside Priyanka Chopra's Thanksgiving In the first picture, Nick Jonas can be seen giving a kiss to his little one as she is engaged in some activity. The following pictures will definitely make your mouth water. From apple pie to pumpkin pie to roasted turkey, the lavish Thanksgiving spread had all the traditional dishes that one expects to see on the holiday dinner list. Priyanka also shared pictures of adorable gifts for guests from the Jonas family with cute little notes on them. Sharing the wholesome pictures, Priyanka took a moment to express her gratitude for the life she has. "So grateful for the life we’re building together @nickjonas.. With tremendous gratitude in my heart, I’d like to thank everyone that has been in my corner all these years. It’s so important for a person to have champions and I’m very lucky to have always had that. May you all be surrounded by love and loved ones. Happy thanksgiving to everyone celebrating," she wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Thanksgiving is an annual national holiday celebrated largely in United States of America and Canada. Despite belonging to two distinct cultures, Priyanka and Nick have always celebrated festivals from each others culture as a family with due respect. The Thanksgiving dinner usually includes dishes like roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, gravy, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, biscuits and rolls. Priyanka's work front In terms of work, the 42-year-old actress was last seen in the romantic drama 'Love Again' alongside Sam Heughan and Celine Dion. She will next be seen 'Citadel 2' and is currently busy shooting for the same in London. In the forthcoming show, she will reprise her role as Nadia. Co-star Richard Madden will also return, though details about the season's plot remain under wraps. In addition, Priyanka has “Heads Of State” with Idris Elba and John Cena, and 'The Bluff' co-starring Karl Urban, in her upcoming lineup.
29 November,2024 05:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran actress Zeenat Aman has shared a hilarious post about her “work mudra” and her “canteen mudra”. She has also jotted down “simple instructions for an excellent weekend.” Zeenat took to Instagram, where she posted two pictures. The first has the actress on stage dressed in a shimmery outfit. She completed her look with sunglasses. In the photo, the diva seems to be addressing a question and doing a hand gesture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zeenat Aman (@thezeenataman) The second photograph has the actress sitting in a canteen and her table is full of food. The actress uses her hand and gestures to not click her pictures. She wrote: “Work mudra vs. canteen mudra. My simple instructions for an excellent weekend: 1. go to your nearest dosa joint, 2. block any photo attempts, 3. eat your weight in dosa, podi, ghee, idli 4. take a nap.” Zeenat often shares her life updates on social media. Last month, the actress mulled over imperfections, and how social media has aggravated the problem of self-obsession. The actress took to her Instagram and shared several pictures from her photoshoot which she did in Goa. She also penned a long note in the caption, as she wrote, “The first and last image are from our impromptu shoot in Goa, along with a few BTS! My photographer @taralouphoto and stylist @taniafadte are quite unhappy with the way my bob looks in this opening image but I decided to post it anyway. I had blow dried my hair myself that morning but it didn’t quite hold against the late monsoon humidity”. She questioned how strange it is when people minutely scrutinise their own physical appearance. She continued, “I haven’t checked the research, but I imagine social media has only made our skin-deep self obsessions worse. I see it on my own feed - already beautiful people airbrushed into insipid facsimiles of one another. Every unique physical characteristic homogenised. It’s especially sad when one considers the physical traits they find beautiful in the people they love. “It’s usually something that makes them unique and which we would never want them to change. Don’t think for a moment that I haven’t and don’t experience this strange dysmorphia myself”. She further mentioned that it is particularly prevalent in the film industry, where women especially are subject to the public gaze and commentary at all times. “So today, I invite you to honour the unique physical traits of someone you love by celebrating their quirks. Tag them in the comments and pay them a compliment. It could be about their crooked smile, their bushy eyebrows, their grey-streaked hair, the scar on their forehead, the bump on the bridge of their nose, their cushy love handles…” “Our beauty standards will always be shaped to some extent by what we see on our screens, but our love should never be dictated by it! A sincere thank you to the designers who loaned their beautiful creations to us for this shoot”, she added.
18 November,2024 05:31 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Nimrat Kaur recently shared a heartwarming video on social media, where she is seen making kada prasad on the auspicious occasion of Gurpurab. Taking to her Instagram handle, the ‘Airlift’ actress posted a video showing herself making halwa. She captioned the post, “Ghar par banaa Hal-waaah!!!! #Gurpurab diyan lakh lakh vadiyaan.” In the video, Nimrat reveals that she learned the art of making halwa from her mother. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nimrat Kaur (@nimratofficial) In the clip, she is heard saying, “Home is where the Halwa is. Every Gurpurab, I make halwa at home, which is called Kada Prasad in the Gurdwara. My Nanu used to make halwa in the Gurdwara for many years. So, my mother learned from him, and I learned from my mom. So, let’s wing it. I will start with making Chashni.” The actress then shows her fans how to make halwa step by step. As Nimrat carefully mixes ingredients and adds her personal touch, she reflects on how the recipe has been passed down through generations in her family. The actress expressed her love for this timeless dish, which is often prepared during festivals like Gurpurab to celebrate the birth of Guru Nanak. Nimrat Kaur also visited the Gurdwara on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti. However, she appeared uncomfortable with the paparazzi shouting her name right outside the Gurdwara premises. A video of the actress telling the paparazzi not to shout is doing the rounds on social media. Additionally, singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh visited the Gurdwara on Gurpurab. He posted a video of himself praying in the Gurdwara and having kada prasad on Instagram. The singer was also seen posing with fans waiting for him outside the Gurdwara. For the caption, he wrote: “Gurpurab Dian Sareyan Nu Vadhaiyan Har Saal Di Tara’n Es Vaar v Baba Ji Ne v Baut Kirpa Kiti…” (Best wishes to all on Gurpurab. This time too, Baba has blessed me a lot.) Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rakul Preet Singh also wished their fans on Gurpurab.
15 November,2024 08:38 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe celebrity couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma recently went on a breakfast date to the infamous dosa spot 'Benne Dosa' in the city. The restaurant is known for bringing the authentic Bangalorean cuisine and specially the 'benne dosa' to Mumbai. Both were wearing caps and were casually dressed. The couple often goes out to explore the regional cuisine of the area they are staying in, for their down to earth nature, they are often appreciated by their fans. Virushka enjoy Benne-dosa breakfast The official account of the Bandra restaurant Benne Dosa took to Instagram to share some unseen pictures with the couple. Virat-Anushka are seen posing with the staff while Virat is holding Anushka who is standing in front of her. One of the photos also showed that Virat signed one of the caps and also added a cute comment 'Go Benne' to cheer the staff. These photos have gone viral and the couple's fans have gone crazy after seeing these photos. A user commented 'OMG yes' whereas another commented, 'how cool is this'. Another netizen asked the restaurant to include 'Royal Challengers Bangalore' in their name calling list. Virat Kohli plays for the team 'Royal Challengers Bangalore' popularly known as RCB in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Anushka reshared the post on her Instagram story and added, "Bene-fic, full childhood memories revived macha". It seems the couple had a terrific time at the restaurant with some amazing food. Recently, the 'Band Baja Baarat' actress shared a cute photo of her husband Virat on his 36th birthday where he is seen holding both their kids Vaamika and Akaay. As mentioned by Virat, it was a chilled-out birthday for him as he spent time with his loved ones. The couple has a three-year-old daughter Vaamika and Akaay will turn one on 15th February. Anushka Sharma's work front and upcoming projects The actress was last seen in a cameo in the Triptii Dimri starrer 'Qala'. Her upcoming film 'Chakda Express' based on the biographical account of the Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami was scheduled to be released this year, but due to certain creative disagreements, the film could not go out on Netflix. The makers are looking for another platform to release it.
08 November,2024 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Shamita Shetty, who was last seen in the film ‘The Tenant’, is enjoying the flavours of Rajasthan. The actress took to her Instagram on Tuesday, and shared a video of herself in a hotel room trying the flavours of the western state. The video shows her relishing the flavours of a Rajasthani Thali with several items on the board. The actress cleared the doubts of those who asked how she manages to eat such high calorie content food, as she said that she likes to indulge in her favourite food once a week. She wrote in the caption, “Food is definitely the way to my”. Earlier, the actress had shared a video of herself enjoying a thaali from Uttarakhand. In the video, she was seen sitting on a couch with a big thaali spread out in front of her. She said in the video, “My most favourite part (of a trip) is trying local cuisine. I’m Dehradun, and the chef has made this delectable thaali with a lot of love” The actress was seen enjoying jakhiya rice, hemp paneer, kumaoni raita, kheer made from red rice, and rotis made from ragi. She told her followers in the video, “I can tell you how simple and tasty this is. I don’t eat mutton but I can surely try the gravy. The food is not oily and doesn’t have a lot of spices yet it is filled with flavours”. She wrote in the caption, “Indulging in the delectable flavours of a traditional thali. Thankyou Chef Kadir for preparing this feast”. Shamita, who made her debut with the romantic drama ‘Mohabbatein’, is the younger sister of actress Shilpa Shetty. She also participated in the reality show ‘Bigg Boss 15’, and finished at 4th place. Her recent film ‘The Tenant’ saw her essaying the titular role of an attractive and bold woman, Meera, moves into a middle-class housing society. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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