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When Manish Malhotra Styled Michael Jackson in Just 24 Hours!

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1 year ago

March 19, 2025

Manish Malhotra, Bollywood’s go-to designer, has set the fashion and music world abuzz with a stunning throwback. Picture this: the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson, donning an Indian sherwani crafted overnight by none other than Malhotra himself.
In a nostalgic post on Instagram, the renowned designer reflected on his memorable experience of dressing MJ at the 1998 Bollywood Awards held at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York.

This moment was particularly significant as Malhotra not only had the chance to dress the pop icon but also took home a ‘Costume Award’ for his work on Karan Johar’s film ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ during the same ceremony.

Sharing a snapshot of himself with Jackson—who exuded royal charm in a textured handloom sherwani adorned with silk and brocade borders—Malhotra also included a rare video of MJ expressing his gratitude for the outfit.
In his heartfelt caption, Malhotra described the experience as an “honor” and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. What makes this tale even more remarkable? He had to work without any measurements!
“When I received a message from Kamal Dhandona and the late S.P. Hinduja, the show’s sponsors, asking me to dress Michael Jackson, I was overjoyed,” he recalled.
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With a vision to harmonize Indian tradition with global aesthetics, Malhotra designed a ‘shorter’ sherwani complemented by trousers and a textured shawl—all within a single day. Given MJ’s effortless elegance in the ensemble, it’s clear that Malhotra hit the mark.
Michael Jackson, a true icon, transformed music, fashion, and pop culture throughout his illustrious four-decade career. His impact obliterated racial barriers, establishing him as a global sensation. Tragically, we lost the music legend in 2009 at the age of 50 due to acute propofol intoxication, but his legacy remains ‘Unstoppable’.
While this moment with MJ stands out, Malhotra’s career has been equally extraordinary. His Bollywood journey as a costume designer began in 1990 with ‘Swarg’, featuring stars like Rajesh Khanna, Govinda, and Juhi Chawla. That same year, he was personally selected by Sridevi to style her for a photoshoot, sparking an iconic collaboration.
In 1993, he designed Sridevi’s complete look for ‘Gumrah’, and since then, he has styled numerous Bollywood icons in films such as ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’, ‘Veer-Zaara’, ‘Asoka’, and the recent ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’.

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Deepika Padukone hit director Rohit Shetty in Set Goes Viral

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2 days ago

May 15, 2026

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Film: Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is once again in the news after an old video from the sets of the movie Chennai Express went viral on social media.

During the shooting of the film, Deepika was seen hitting director Rohit Shetty on the head with a bottle. The scene surprised people on the set as the bottle broke and fake blood was seen flowing from Rohit Shetty’s head.

However, the incident was only a fun moment and not a real fight. The bottle used in the video was a special “sugar bottle” used in movies and stunt scenes to prevent injuries.

The film, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, was released in 2013 and became a blockbuster hit. Meanwhile, Deepika continues to work on several major film projects.

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Actress Meera Vasudevan Regrets ‘Wasting 17 Years’

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3 days ago

May 14, 2026

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Film: Malayalam actress Meera Vasudevan has spoken openly about her three failed marriages and the emotional pain she faced in her personal life. The 44-year-old actress said she feels she lost 17 valuable years in relationships that did not bring her respect or happiness.

During a conversation with Dhanya Varma, Meera said she could have focused more on her career, fitness, and personal growth instead of spending years trying to save unsuccessful relationships.

She said she also missed spending precious time with her parents and sister because of her personal struggles. According to Meera, the people she was with never truly respected or valued her.

Earlier this year, Meera had also spoken about her failed marriages in another interview. She admitted that she had made mistakes in life but said she has nothing to hide.

The actress added that she is now focusing on her career and happiness. She said she is currently in a peaceful and beautiful phase of life.

Meera first married Vishal Agarwal in 2005, and the couple separated in 2010. She later married Malayalam actor John Kokken in 2012. The couple has a son together, but they separated in 2016.

In 2024, Meera married cinematographer Vipin Puthiyankam. However, the marriage ended in 2025.

Meera Vasudevan became popular after her powerful role in the Malayalam film Thanmathra alongside Mohanlal.

She has also acted in several Malayalam films such as Oruvan, Ekantham, Kuttymama, Thakkol, and Payakappal.

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Sharib Hashmi opens up about Wife Nasreen’s Cancer Relapse

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4 days ago

May 13, 2026

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Film : Actor Sharib Hashmi has shared an emotional update about his wife Nasreen Hashmi and her long battle with oral cancer.

Nasreen has been fighting the disease since 2018. She is a five-time oral cancer survivor. Sadly, the cancer has now relapsed for the sixth time.

Speaking in an interview, Sharib said the cancer is very aggressive. He added that the treatment is currently going on. Despite the difficult situation, he praised Nasreen for staying strong and positive.

Sharib said her courage gives strength to the entire family. He also said that she continues to fight bravely through every challenge.

Nasreen also spoke about the support she received from her husband during her treatment. She said Sharib never left her side during hospital visits and surgeries.

According to Nasreen, the actor stayed with her in the hospital even during his busy shooting schedules. She said his presence gave her comfort and emotional support.

Sharib and Nasreen got married on December 27, 2003. The couple has two children, a son and a daughter.

Sharib Hashmi became popular for his role in the hit web series The Family Man. He was recently seen in Tarla and Zara Hatke Zara Bachke.