What Happens When A Shy, Introvert Girl Finds Her Solace In Radio And The Jockeys?

Do you know how a caterpillar forms into a butterfly and becomes more beautiful? Well, I was a classic example of contradicting that behvaiour. When I became a butterfly (metaphorically), I went into a cocoon. Being an under-confident kid, my shy and introverted nature tagged along everywhere I'd go. It'd take me days of self-convincing to ask my class teacher a doubt, let alone make friends. Socializing, making fun of teachers, and bunking classes were never my thing. I was the 'Naina' from YJHD of my school.As a girl who barely spoke to anyone, I always found my confidence in music. Growing up, my mum and dad used to switch on the radio every morning and listen to old classics. Be it, Kishore Kumar, from the 70s, or Shah Rukh Khan special from the late 90s, there was not even a day where we went without a radio. For me, music was synonymous with radio and so was friendship.When asked people who were their first friends, they'd name some names. For me, radio jockeys became my first friends apart from my mum. For me, radio wasn't only about songs, but also about listening to what the jockeys had to say from the studio. Whether it was traffic updates or late-night Love Guru shows, falling asleep without listening to my favorite radio jockeys was never on the schedule. RJs became the friends I never had.Now you must be wondering why I'm sharing this with you. The answer is pretty simple - for all the young fellas out there who are not so confident and have a hard time accepting who you are, constant comparisons and difficulty to socialize can be one hell of a time. It was for me. I still remember how I used to avoid every chance to mingle with people or even talk to my bench partner because of the "what would people percieve of me" fear.That phase is long gone now. Today, I'm a successful, more confident writer who drives the strategy and content team at a leading radio company. But did it happen overnight? No! There's a little story behind this. So if you've read it this far, please stay with me.Getting bullied in school or constantly comparing yourself with others was another weight I carried on my back along with that of books and folders. I'm not saying I never tried. I did. but somehow, I'd never fit into the "cool group" of my batch. I'd force-fit myself to be noticed but the thought of talking to my batchmates would be terrifying. If you noticed, not once did I say 'my school friends.' It was always 'my batchmates.'After having a rough week at school, the weekend was finally here. I woke up, home alone, and switched on the radio. Force of habit, you see. There it was, my favorite Radio Station - 91.1 FM. It was 9:00 AM and RJ Archana was on air. She was my favorite. Her show circled around Mumbai, the chaos, and how the city embraced everyone. I'd wonder, do I fit in into the city?That morning, she asked her listeners to rant out whatever they had in their minds and take the heaviness off their hearts. Gathering all the guts I had in me, I dialed her radio station. She answered. I disconnected. I bet you're not surprised. But to my surprise, she called back.My hands trembled as I answered the call with a shaky"Hel...Hello?" "Hi, this is RJ Archana from Radio City 91.1! Why'd you disconnect? Trust me, I'm here to listen,"Archana said.And those words felt like a thirsty person finally found some water after wandering hours amidst an isolated desert. Not that I couldn't confide in my mum. But having a friend outside the four walls was refreshing. She patiently waited as I spoke and vented out my thoughts to her. She calmly listened. And that was the breaking point.I didn't turn into a confident, extrovert child overnight. But I gradually learned how to come out of my cocoon, one step at a time. I guess music, radio, and jockeys were the trio to shape me into who I am today - a writer, a storyteller, and a person who feels comfortable in her skin. Today as Radio City 91.1 completes 21 years of dominating the broadcast music industry, my life has come full after writing this story while sitting in City's cubicle.For every under-confident kid out there, trust the process because you're not alone. Radio is and will always be with you.

Milind Soman Makes His Music Video Comeback In 'Shringaar' After 25 Years

After 25 years, actor and supermodel Milind Soman made a comeback in a music video. After gaining fame in Alisha Chinai's Made In India Soman will now be seeing in 'Shrinagaar'. In the song produced by Akasa and Aastha Gill, Milind Soman spectacularly portrays himself. Punit Phatak is in charge of choreographing and directing the song. The ace rapper Raftaar is featured in the party song Shringaar, which was penned by Vayu and is already known as the "hottest party anthem of the year."Milind Soman shared his experience, "It was so super fun to do a music video after 25 years. When 'Shringaar 'came my way, I instantly loved the track and wanted to be a part of it. The track has a great vibe and I'm super excited to work with the amazingly talented Aastha, Akasa, and Raftaar, who make the song what it is. Shringaar is undoubtedly the party anthem of the year and not just me, my mother and my wife also loved the song."Akasa added, 'I feel like Vayu and I have a special bond now and as blessed as I am to work on his creations there's also this homely feeling of comfort with him. Similarly, with Aastha, we're so similar in the goofy boyish energies that we switch into the glam divas you see in the videos. I love working with her!'Further, she said, 'After the success of 'Naagin', our fans wanted us to get back together soon and what better than 'Shringaar'? The lyrics, composition, and choreography are simply fabulous. The experience of shooting for this song has been a wonderful one and Milind Soman's presence (who has been my crush for a long time by the way) is a dream come true. He charmed us all with his presence on-screen and off-screen.'Aastha Gill also shared, 'Reuniting with my old team has been an absolute blast as it has allowed me to relive all the old memories that we had while shooting 'Naagin'. Be it Raftaar, Vayu, or AKASA, all of them have their style and are extremely talented. It was an absolute delight to work with Milind Soman and his energy is infectious. Shringaar has turned out to be one of the most incredible experiences of my life.'Speaking about 'Shringaar', Raftaar added, 'It has been a pleasure working with Aastha, Akasa, Vayu, and Milind Soman. They are super talented artists, honest and dedicated. With the right kind of lyrics and composition, I don't doubt its potential to dominate the party scene. It's a fascinating dance number that I loved rapping for.'Vayu said, 'Working with Aastha and Akasa again made me nostalgic. We had worked together on the hit song 'Naagin' and had an absolute blast, and nothing could have been better than coming together for another desi party song like 'Shringaar'.'He further added, 'Working with Raftaar has been an absolute pleasure, while having Milind Soman in the video has taken the song a notch higher. I hope the listeners love this addictive party track and won't be able to stop themselves from dancing on it.'Now is the moment to recall those earlier times. The best indie music model is back.

Ek Villain Returns Trailer: Arjun Kapoor Or John Abraham, Who Is The Real Villain?

The most anticipated movie Ek Villain Returns trailer is currently out. Arjun Kapoor, John Abraham, Disha Patani, and Tara Sutaria play key roles in the movie. The film is going to hit theatres eight years after the release of the original film Ek Villain which starred Riteish Deshmukh, Sidharth Malhotra and Shraddha Kapoor. It became the most popular movie at that time at the box office. So, viewers' expectations from The Ek Villain Returns are quite high now.The trailer opens with a short recap of the movie Ek Villain where a brief synopsis that occurred in the movie. We are instantly thrown into the new universe where there is a killer on the run, killing women who didn't reciprocate to unrequited love. The teaser teases a mystery in which the identity of the true antagonist is a secret. John and Arjun have seen engaging in some face-offs. Tara and Disha, also seem to play some sort of evil role. The song "Galliyan" is also reprised in the trailer. The storyline of the movie isn't revealed in great detail.Mohit Suri, director of the movie earlier said in a statement, 'Ek Villain was my passion project and a labor of love. The kind of love that I still receive for Ek Villain overwhelms me. I am sure with Ek Villain Returns, the love is only going to grow bigger. And while I cannot reveal much about the film, I can assure you that it is going to be a thrilling rollercoaster ride.'Helmed by Mohit Suri, Ek Villain Returns is slated to release on 29th July 2022.

Ranveer Vs Wild Official Trailer: What Will You Make The Actor Choose On His Adventurous Journey?

Making his OTT debut with a user-interactive Netflix original, the streaming platform dropped the show's trailer few days back and Ranveer Singh is seen going through hell and beyond. The trailer shows glimpses of Ranveer crossing life-threatning hurdles to get a rare flower for his wife Deepika Padukone, being chased by a wild bear, coming across wolves, and more.One-of-a-kind user-interactive show, the format of Ranveer Vs Wild will make him do as per what the viewer chooses. With the OG wild-wanderer Bear Grylls hand-holding the actor's hand, you'll see how a professional and a beginner tackle the same situation.People are all praises for Ranveer Singh and rightly so. After experimenting everything - from romance, comedy, drama, and now adrenaline adventure - Singh's fans have shwoered nothing but love for the actor.In the trailer, the Padmaavat actor goes beyond extent to prove his love for Deepika. He's seen saying, "Pyaar ke liye log chaand taare tod ke laate hain, main Deepika ke liye ek phool tod ke laane waala hoon. Woh bahut special phool hai, woh kabhi marta nahi hai, bilkul meri pyaar ki tarah. (People move mountains for love, I'm going to get a special flower for Deepika. Just like my love, the flower never dies.)"Slated to release on July 8 on Netflix, have a look at the trailer here.Speaking of love, the power couple is all set for a Hawaiin vacation on Ranveer's birthday. On the work front, the actor was last seen in social comedy-drama Jayeshbhai Jordaar. Now he has Rohit Shetty's Cirkus starring Jacqueline Fernandes and Pooja Hegde, and Rocky Aur Raani Ki Prem Kahaani helmed by Karan Johar which also features Alia Bhatt.Are you excited for Ranveer Vs Wild?

Siddharth Roy Kapur's RKF Production House Announces 8 New Exciting Shows

Siddharth Roy Kapur's production company Roy Kapur Films (RKF) has announced an exciting new slate of series in development and production for 2022-2023 following the success of "Aranyak" on Netflix and "Rocket Boys" on SonyLIV. He disclosed that a diverse group of up-and-coming talent and seasoned directors will foster and produce the series.Vishnuvardhan, Shershaah movie's director, will make his series directing debut with a sprawling multi-season epic action drama that tells the tale of a crucial period in India's military history in the 20th century.Mahesh Narayanan is best known for his films "C U Soon" and "Malik." A multi-season spy thriller with locations in the Middle East and South Asia will be directed by the acclaimed Malayalam director.Hardik Mehta, the Paatal Lok writer, and Roohi director will be directing a family drama series about rival business families located in Europe, Africa, and India.The writer and director Abbas Tyrewala made his feature film debut with Jaane Tu...Yaa Jaane Na. A spy action drama series with South Asian counter intelligence theme will be written and directed by him.Arati Kadav is an award-winning writer, producer, and director. The debut feature film Cargo, which has a cult following in the Indian "lo-fi" sci-fi area, was written, directed, and produced by Arati Kadav. She is currently working on a series that will be unique and have a funny take on romance in the sci-fi genre.Two new directors have been introduced as part of RKF's ongoing effort to empower emerging voices by providing them with a platform to demonstrate their innovative approach to storytelling.With a chaotic and entertaining female-led comic thriller series, popular ad filmmaker Bhavesh Kapadiamdashthe man behind some of India's most well-known commercials for Nerolac and Cromptonmdashwill make his directorial debut.Anubhav Chopra will develop and direct a young adult drama series that is set in the high-stress setting of a contemporary high school after receiving strong praise for his Netflix ary House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths.Jinesh Shah, Head, Originals RKF, added, 'With these eight phenomenal series, we are prepared to bring audiences a smorgasbord of riveting stories. We're looking forward to training our lenses on different worlds with these talented filmmakers, and delving into the psyches of intriguing, layered, and compelling characters.'Later this year Roy Kapur Films will release a set of movies and series which includes the much-awaited season 2 of Rocket Boys. Other lined-up films are Pippa, Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan? and Bas Karo Aunty!

Koffee With Karan Season 7: Karan Begs And Pleads His Celebrity Friends To Grace The Couch

Koffee With Karan, the most liked chat show hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, is about to launch its seventh season. According to the new teaser for the program, which Disney+ Hotstar streamed on Tuesday, Karan is having trouble persuading his Bollywood friends to be a part of the show. In a recent video, the filmmaker can be seen pleading on the phone with unnamed, unidentified Bollywood celebs to accessorize the couch.In the teaser, Karan says that he is aware that everyone is eagerly anticipating the premiere of the new Koffee With Karan season. But after reading some negative comments on the post, Karan adds, "maybe not everyone," but he is certain that his Bollywood buddies are thrilled to be appearing on his show.This comes after a humorous scene in which Karan is seen imploring and begging many celebrities to attend the show over the phone. He even offers bribes like the hampers from the show and a part in one of his movies, but the conjecture says that nobody is willing to compromise. One fan responded to the video by writing, "Hilarious, love the comedy," on the one Karan shared. Another person remarked, "This is the most honest promo ever."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar)Even after facing quite a few rejections, Karan Johar looks still determined in the clip. Sharing the video, the filmmaker wrote, 'Screw it, I'm still going to brew it.' and reminded his fans that 'Koffee With KaranS7 new season starts 7th July only on Disney+Hotstar.'For the first time, the show will stream on an OTT platform rather than on television.

'The Transporter' Hindi Remake: Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar Acquires Rights Of Hollywood Cult Classic

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, the mastermind behond movies like 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan', 'Gunday', and 'Tiger Zinda Hain' has reportedly acquired rights to remake Hollywood's cult classic 'The Transporter' in Hindi. The remake rights for the superhit action franchise which starred Jason Statham was bought at a hefty price.Rumours are John Abraham will lead the Hindi remake. As source close to the filmmaker said, "Ali has been wanting to make The Transporter in Hindi for a while now and after prolonged discussions with the international studio, EuropaCorp, he has bagged the rights to make it in Hindi for a hefty amount. Ali will be directing the film himself and is excited to write the script for the Hindi speaking audience.""The movie will be made with an A-List actor star of Bollywood... But the casting will be made once Ali is done with the work of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. He has already zeroed in on a couple of names, but it will all eventually boil down to the dates of actors," the source further added.On the current work front, Ali is shooting for 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' which stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in the lead. He also has an untitled film starring Shahid Kapoor in pipeline, followed by 'The Transporter' remake. If sources were to be believed, Shahid's unnamed film will be called 'Bloody Daddy' which cirlces around story of incidents that happen over a course of a single night.What are your thoughts on the remake of Hollywood's iconi 'The Transporter' franchise in Hindi? Will it be another disaster or an epic hit?

No Entry Sequel Confirmed? Anil Kapoor Hints At The Second Part Starring Salman Khan

The JugJugg Jeeyo actor who is basking in all the success of his latest release recently gave a statement about sequel of one of superhit comedy-drama. Anees Bazmee directorial No Entry to come up with a sequel, stated Anil Kapoor in a statement during one of his latest interviews. The actor also said that Salman Khan will be a part of the movie too.While the No Entry fans are awaiting its second part, so is the 'Jhakkkaass' actor. He added the Bazmee and Salman Khan will soon decide on the timeline of the shoot.No Entry was released in 2005 and circled around the lives of Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan who portrayed frustrated husbands. Their life takes a 180-degree turn when Salman Khan enters, trying to solve their typical husband problems. The movie also stars Bipasha Basu, Celina Jaitly, Esha Deol, and Lara Dutta. This movie could also mark Fardeen Khan's big-screen comeback. Rumours starting heating up when the actor was spotted outside casting director Mukesh Chhabra's office.Speaking about the sequel that he's been planning for quite some time now, Bazmee said, 'No Entry 2 is not a remake. It is a sequel. Since I had made the first one, I will be directing this one too. It has been fourteen years since No Entry released. It has never been that when the movie is running on TV and people haven't called to tell me how much they still enjoy the film, and laugh aloud while the climax of the film is playing. People not only appreciated the actors for their fantastic performances, but they also appreciated the writing and direction."Are you excited for No Entry sequel? Because we sure are.

Travel Influencer Shehnaz Treasury Diagnosed With Prosopagnosia. Her Symptoms Will Shock You!

Actress-turned-travel influencer Shehnaz Treasury took to Instagram on Tuesday sharing her serious medical condition. Apparently, she is diagnosed with Prosopagnosia, a condition where one cannot remember or recognize faces. Requesting everyone to be 'kind' to her, the actress mentioned that this is a 'real brain disorder' and she isn't being 'aloof' or 'snobbish.'Taking to her Instagram stories, Shehnaz wrote, 'I have been diagnosed with prosopagnosia. Now, I understand why I've never been able to put faces together. It's a cognitive disorder. I always felt ashamed that I can't recognise faces. I recognise voices.'Mentioning some of the common symptoms of the disorder, the actress wrote, 'Signs and symptoms of face blindness/prosopagnosia. 1. You have failed to recognise a close friend or family member, especially when you weren't expecting to see them. Yes, that is me. Takes me a minute to register who the person is. Sometimes even a close friend I haven't seen in a while.''You have difficulty recognising neighbours, friends, coworkers, clients, schoolmates. People you know expect you to recognise them. Failing to recognise someone might make you seem aloof. Many sufferers report losing friends and offending coworkers because they have failed to recognise them. This is me. And I thought I was just dumb," the actress who turned 41 today further added. The Ishq Vishk fame also mentioned she has a hard time to differentiate between two movie or TV series characters who 'have the same height and build and hairstyle.'The actor who was also a part of Bollywood movies like Delhi Belly, Luv Ka The End, and Aagey Se Right concluded the story trail by saying,'I have always felt so ashamed that I mix up people and can't recognise faces of people mdash even close friends after a few years. this is a real brain issue. Please be kind and understand.'Not too long ago, Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt opened up about having similar medical condition. Sharing with GQ, he said he 'struggles to remember new people' and 'recognise their faces," especially in a social setting or parties. It leaves an impression of him being 'remote and aloof, inaccessible, self-absorbed'.Shehnaz Treasury turned 41 today but kicked in her birthday with not so happy news. Hope you get well soon, Shehnaz.

Mommy-To-Be Alia Bhatt Slams An Entertainment Website For Sexism

Alia Bhatt recently shared a good news on Instagram. Despite being overwhelmed by the well wishes, Alia was also extremely disappointed by the misogynistic coverage of her pregnancy by media powerhouse Pinkvilla USA. The actress expressed her dissatisfaction and posted a story about the same.The Instagram story that Alia shared reads, 'Actress Alia Bhatt took the internet by storm on Monday morning after she announced her first pregnancy. Reportedly, the mommy-to-be will return to Mumbai in mid-July. It is also being reported that Ranbir Kapoor might go to the UK to bring his wife home. According to India Today, Alia will be taking a rest after she returns from her shoot. The report also suggests that the actress planned her pregnancy in a way that doesn't affect any of her commitments. She will be wrapping up her films, 'Heart Of Stone' and 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani' before the end of July.'Responding to the post, Alia wrote, "Meanwhile we still live in some people's heads. We still live in a patriarchal world. FYI, nothing has gotten delayed. No one needs to pick anyone up. I am a woman, not a parcel. I do not need to rest at all but good to know you'll have a doctor's certification as well. This is 2022. Can we please get out of this archaic way of thinking? Now if you would excuse me. My shot is ready.'Just before this story, Alia also shared a photo of herself with Ranbir Kapoor. Thanking everyone, she captioned the photo, 'Overwhelmed with all the love. I have tried to read everyone's messages and good wishes and all I want to say is, that it truly feels so special to celebrate such a big moment of our lives with all the love and blessings. Thank you to every single one of you."