On Monday, Suniel took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a heartfelt note for Virat, who is one of India’s legendary cricketers. You didn’t just play Test cricket Virat…You lived it. You Honoured it, breathed fire, wore your heart on your sleeve and your passion like armour.The roar. The grit. The obsession. The Heart.Take a bow, champ. The red-ball rests, but your legacy races on. @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/jXkL6o55e1 — Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) May 12, 2025 Sharing the picture of Virat celebrating a century from an earlier match, the actor wrote, “You didn’t just play Test cricket Virat… You lived it. You Honoured it, breathed fire, wore your heart on your sleeve and your passion like armour. The roar. The grit. The obsession. The Heart. Take a bow, champ. The red-ball rests, but your legacy races on. @imVkohli”. Suniel’s son-in-law KL Rahul is Virat’s teammate in the Indian squad, the two have played all the formats together. Meanwhile, on Monday, Virat surprised everyone when he announced his retirement from Test cricket. He took to his Instagram, and wrote, “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life. There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right”. “I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for. I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile. #269, signing off”, he added. Virat Kohli made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka in 2008. Prior to this, he impressed everyone as the captain of the India national under-19 cricket team when he spearheaded the team to clinch the Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup in the same year. Virat made his Test cricket debut against the West Indies in 2011. He is considered one of the most successful captains of the Indian Test cricket team. His last Test appearance was against Australia on January 3, 2025 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Kohli's retirement from Test cricket follows his teammate, another batting legend, Rohit Sharma's departure from Test cricket. 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
12 May,2025 04:08 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSIndian cricket stalwart and former captain Virat Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket. Messages from fans of the game and cricketers poured in for Kohli after he made the announcement. Several took to social media to thank him for his immense contribution to India’s Test cricket over the last 14 years. Bollywood stars react to Kohli's retirement Kohli's announcement of his retirement from the red-ball format was met with heartwarming messages directed at him. One of the most heartwarming and emotional message came from Kohli's wife and actress Anushka Sharma. She shared a picture with Kohli on a cricket field and wrote, "They’ll talk about the records and the milestones — but I’ll remember the tears you never showed, the battles no one saw, and the unwavering love you gave this format of the game. I know how much all this took from you. After every Test series, you came back a little wiser, a little humbler — and watching you evolve through it all has been a privilege. Somehow, I always imagined you’d retire international cricket in whites — But you’ve always followed your heart, and so I just want to say my love, you’ve earned every bit of this goodbye." View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) Aparshakti Khurana took to the comment section of the post and wrote, "I feel happy to be born in an era where we witnessed it inch by inch! Rabbbb Charhdiyaaaan Kalaaan ich rakhey! Always." Abhishek Banerjee wrote, "Thanks for making every Indian proud." Farhan Akhtar wrote, "Congratulations on an incredible Test career and thanks for all the great memories." Ranveer Singh, "One in a Billion! 👑 Go well, King!" Neha Dhupia added, "The King 👑 … whose reign will never end in our hearts." Virat Kohli announces Test retirement The decision came after it was reported that Kohli had communicated his plans to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ahead of next month’s five-match Test series against England. "It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket. Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It's tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I'll carry for life," Kohli wrote in his Instagram post. "There’s something deeply personal about playing in whites. The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever. As I step away from this format, it’s not easy — but it feels right. I’ve given it everything I had, and it’s given me back so much more than I could’ve hoped for." "I’m walking away with a heart full of gratitude — for the game, for the people I shared the field with, and for every single person who made me feel seen along the way. I’ll always look back at my Test career with a smile. #269, signing off." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) In less than a week, both Kohli and Rohit Sharma have retired from the longest format of the game, leaving the Indian team without much experience in the batting department.
12 May,2025 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Varun Dhawan decided to wish his mother Karuna Dhawan on Mother's Day with some mother-son photos. The pics posted by Varun on Instagram featured his mother sitting on a chair with Varun placing his head on her lap. The 'October' actor went bare-chested in the clicks, wearing only denim and shoes. "Happy Mother’s Day maaaaaaaaaa...The glue that keeps us altogether...Too all the mothers out there," Varun captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VarunDhawan (@varundvn) His 'Bawaal' co-star Janhvi Kapoor wrote in the comment section, "I know ur trying to show ur bicep on happy Mother’s Day". Varun and Janhvi will be seen reuniting once again in “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari", which is being helmed by Shashank Khaitan. Jointly produced by Karan Johar, Hiroo Yash Johar, and Apoorva Mehta, the primary cast of the drama includes Sanya Malhotra, Abhinav Sharma, Maniesh Paul, and Manini Chadha, among others. Moreover, Varun will also be working with his father, David Dhawan, in "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai". Backed by Ramesh Taurani under the TIPS banner, the project enjoys an ensemble cast with Mrunal Thakur, Mouni Roy, Chunkey Panday, Pooja Hegde, Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Shergill, Rakesh Bedi, Ali Asgar, Kubbra Sait, Rohit Saraf, Rajeev Khandelwal, Nitish Nirmal, and Sreeleela. "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai" was a hit song from David Dhawan's 1999 film "Biwi No 1", starring Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Sushmita Sen. The shooting for "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai" was recently underway in Glasgow. Before that, Varun and Pooja took off to Rishikesh to shoot a sequence for the drama. Over and above this, Varun will also be a part of Anurag Singh's much-awaited drama, "Border 2", co-starring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. A sequel to the iconic 1997 war drama "Border", the movie is expected to be inspired by the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan. 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
12 May,2025 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe Deol brothers, Sunny and Bobby, took to social media to shower birthday love on Rajveer Deol. While Sunny Deol penned an emotional note for his son, Bobby complemented it with warm wishes and treasured moments, offering a glimpse into the deep bond they share with Rajveer. Taking to Instagram the Gadar actor posted their smiling photo and wrote, “Happy Birthday My Son,” followed by several red heart emojis. In the photo, Rajveer is seen gently resting his hand on his father Sunny Deol’s shoulder as the two pose together, radiating warmth and a strong father-son bond. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) The proud father also dropped a candid photo of his son sitting with his grandmother. Rajveer's ‘chachu’ and actor Bobby Deol also shared a couple of his photos with the birthday boy and captioned it, “Happy birthday Rajveer Beta, love you.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bobby Deol (@iambobbydeol) The first family group image shows Bobby, his father Dharmendra, grandmother Satwant Kaur, Rajveer and Karan Deol posing together. In the next image, the Animal actor is seen striking a pose with his nephew Rajveer. The last one shows Bobby giving a warm hug to Rajveer. Rajveer Deol, who made his Bollywood debut alongside Poonam Dhillon's daughter Paloma Dhillon in ‘Dono,’ turned 31 on May 12. The romantic drama ‘Dono’ hit theatres on October 5 in 2023. The film also marked directorial debut of Avnish Barjatya, son of veteran filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya, and featured Paloma Dhillon alongside Rajveer. In an interview, Rajveer had opened up about navigating the weight of his family’s cinematic legacy. He shared that he wasn’t trying to emulate his father Sunny Deol, grandfather Dharmendra, or uncles Bobby and Abhay Deol. “What calmed me the most,” he said, “was the realization that I don’t have to be like my dad, my dada, or my chachas. Making a mark in this industry takes time, and I shouldn’t let the legacy pressure me.” 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
12 May,2025 03:13 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Anushka Sharma wished all the beautiful mothers out there on Mother's Day 2025. The 'PK' actress took to her Instagram and posted two throwback photographs of her mother, Ashima Sharma. Anushka wrote the caption, "Happy Mothers Day to all the beautiful mothers everywhere in the world", with a red heart emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) Anushka's cricketer husband, Virat Kohli used social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to his better half this Mother's Day. The former Indian skipper revealed that Anushka has turned into a "strong, nurturing, loving and protective mother" for their kids - Vamika and Akaay. “Happy mothers day to all the mothers of the world. I was born to one, accepted by one as a son and have seen one grow into a strong, nurturing, loving and protective mother to our children. We love you more and more every day @anushkasharma,” Kohli wrote on Instagram. For the unaware, Virat and Anushka first met in 2013 while shooting for an advertisement. After dating for around four years, the lovebirds finally tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in December 2017. They welcomed their first child, daughter Vamika in January 2021. The couple embraced parenthood for the second time in February 2025 as they welcomed their son Akaay. Ever since becoming a mother, Anushka has stayed away from movies. The stunner last graced the silver screen in the 2018 drama, "Zero", alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif. She was seen as a specially-abled scientist with cerebral palsy, Aafia Bhinder in the movie. Meanwhile, reports were doing rounds that Anushka is working on the biopic of Indian Women cricketer Jhulan Goswami. Named "Chakda Xpress" for now, the project went on the floors a long time ago. However, there has been no update regarding the film's release date. 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
12 May,2025 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSKareena Kapoor Khan took to social media to share a heartfelt birthday tribute to someone who’s played a pivotal role in both her personal and professional journey — her longtime friend and manager, Poonam Damania. Calling her the “9 a.m. call partner,” Kareena opened up about the unbreakable bond they share, highlighting how Poonam has stood by her side through every high and low. On Monday, Bebo took to her Instagram handle and posted a heartfelt video compiling her cherished moments with her manager. In a video montage, Kareena celebrated their deep bond with a series of candid photos featuring the duo together at vacations, parties, and family gatherings. One of the touching moments in the montage shows them posing with Karisma Kapoor. For the caption, the ‘Udta Punjab’ actress wrote, “happy birthday to my rock of gibraltar wishing you happiness and only joy on your big day love…may our 9am calls always be forever thank you for being with me through it all and more @poonamdamania.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) Karisma also took to her Instagram stories to wish Poonam Damania, the founder and managing partner Versis Entertainment LLP, on her special day. The ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ actress shared a photo featuring her, Poonam and Kareena and captioned it, “Happy Birthday to our dearest Poonie.” For the unversed, Kareena and Poonam have shared a bond that goes far beyond the typical actor-manager relationship, one that has lasted over a decade. Reportedly, after managing Kareena’s professional affairs for nearly 10 years, Poonam had stepped away from her role, having exited the agency that handled the actress’ work. It is reported that a new manager has taken over Kareena’s projects. Despite this professional shift, Kareena and Poonam’s connection remains strong. In terms of work, Kareena was last seen in "Singham Again," directed by Rohit Shetty, where she starred alongside Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor. 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
12 May,2025 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood actress Kajol has a special Mother's Day celebration with her mother, Tanuja, and her mother-in-law, Veena Devgan. Taking to her Instagram video, she shared a sweet video with her "two awesome blossom moms." In the video, Kajol can be heard singing "Happy mother's day to you. Happy mother's day dear mothers." As Veena Devgan cuts the cake, Kajol screams, "plastic hain" "Happy Mother's Day to the two awesome blossom moms in my life! P.S. no plastic was consumed. Only some delicious cake. #HappyMotherDay #RecyclePlastic #tanuja #motherinlaw," Kajol wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kajol Devgan (@kajol) Ajay Devgn also shared the video of Kajol's Mother's Day celebration and wrote in the caption, "Humari maa aur humare bachchon ki moms ko Happy Mother's Day. Grateful for y'all" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) The actors tied the knot on February 24, 1999, and share two beautiful children, a daughter, Nysa, and a son, Yug. Meanwhile, on the work front, Kajol was last seen in 'Do Patti'. The film is directed by debutant Shashanka Chaturvedi and written by Kanika Dhillon. The film is set in the fictional town of Devipur, Uttarakhand, where Kajol, who plays a fierce cop, is on a mission to uncover the truth in an attempted murder case. For the first time, Kriti Sanon takes on a double role, portraying twin sisters involved in the investigation, each hiding secrets that add to the unfolding drama. The film also starred Shaheer Sheikh, who plays Dhruv Sood, a character caught in a web of love and intrigue. It also marked Kajol's second collaboration with Kriti following their earlier film, Dilwale. 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
12 May,2025 12:36 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIPopular television actress Asha Negi took to social media to reflect on all that has transpired in the country in the last couple of days. The 'Pavitra Rishta' actress shared that the Indian and Pakistan conflict left her overwhelmed. Negi penned a heartfelt note on Insta saying, "Operation Sindoor left me feeling overwhelmed, in a way that's hard to describe. I felt proud. Proud that my country took such a strong, clear stand against terrorism. That we did the right thing, and did it with focus, clarity, and courage." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Asha Negi (@ashanegi) She added that she has not been feeling herself for the last few days, and this made her wonder what our soldiers, who are defending our borders, must be going through. "The last few days though, have been heavy. I found myself feeling a little lonely, which is rare for me." "And if it felt this heavy for us, just sitting in our homes, watching updates, I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like for our soldiers on the frontlines. Or for the families and people who live around the LOC. Their strength, their courage is beyond anything we can put into words", Negi added. Expressing her relief post the ceasefire, she wrote, "When the ceasefire news came in, there was finally a sense of relief. I stepped out and bumped into my neighbor, he said they were celebrating and distributing sweets in the garden." Stressing the need to be together during this time, the 'Baarish' actress shared, "Things feel calmer now, but we can't take any of this for granted. We need to stay united. This is not the time to fight amongst ourselves over different ideologies or beliefs." "Let's send strength, healing, and love across this land we call home. Jai Hind," she concluded. Following days of tension between India and Pakistan, the two neighbouring countries agreed on a ceasefire on Saturday. However, Pakistan ended up violating the ceasefire within a couple of hours. 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
12 May,2025 12:21 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSHarshvardhan Rane stepping down from doing Sanam Teri Kasam 2 if the cast remains the same was one of the biggest news stories in the entertainment world. While he didn't mention that he was particularly talking about co-star and Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane, she criticized him and labeled his actions as a "PR strategy," leading Harshvardhan Rane to hit back at her. Harshvardhan Rane hits back at Mawra After Mawra put out an Instagram story in a lengthy note calling out Harshvardhan Rane for putting out "a PR statement to get attention," he hit back at her for the personal attack. In his Instagram stories, he wrote, "That sounded like an attempt at a personal attack. Fortunately, I have the tolerance to overlook such attempts — but have zero tolerance for any attack on my nation's dignity." “An Indian farmer would pluck out the unwanted weed from his crop. It's called WEEDING. The farmer doesn’t need a PR team for this act. It's called common sense. I simply offered to step down from Part 2. I am fully within my rights to choose not to work with individuals who label my country's actions as 'cowardly'," he further continued. Harshvardhan concluded his note saying, "So much hate in her speech, so many personal remarks. I never mentioned her name or resorted to calling her names. I didn’t attack her dignity as a woman. I intend to maintain that standard.” Mawra Hocane's remark: "Look around you, look at what’s going on! We could all hear explosions… children in my country died due to an unjustified, cowardly attack, innocent lives are lost, and after multiple attempts to still maintain grace and peace, a befitting response by my armed forces has caused a frenzy in your country last night. While our nations are at war, this is what you come up with? A PR statement to get attention? What a pity! I’ve always shown respect, love, and gratitude for everyone I’ve worked with, and I’ll continue to do so. I was offered to collaborate, and I did. I’ll never spew hate like you just did," Mawra Hocane said while reacting to the news of Harshvardhan Rane stepping down from Sanam Teri Kasam 2 if there is a chance for the old cast to come together. Slamming Rane for using the war for his personal benefit, Mawra added, "Making such announcements at this volatile time, it’s both shameful and bizarre to see you so hungry and desperate. Our countries have been at WAR… two nuclear countries have been at war. This is not the time to discuss films, to mock one another, or to bring each other down. Only goes to show your ignorance in such a sensitive situation. I guess it’s not just your news media that’s gone bonkers. If throwing all the respect away and using my name after nine years is getting you the headlines, you might be surrounded by the wrong team. You just DO NOT use war for your personal benefit. So many lives lost… it’s a grave situation, you’ve fallen from grace for nothing!”
12 May,2025 12:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBringing back India’s favourite patriotic song Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh The makers of Border 2, the sequel to Border (1997), have reportedly acquired the rights to the iconic song Sandese aate hain for an undisclosed record sum, reimagining it as Sandese aate hai 2.0 with Sonu Nigam and Arijit Singh lending their voices. Reports suggest that the song will be picturised on Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh, among others, and will serve as a tribute to the Indian Army. We have learnt that the new version will seamlessly blend the original with a modern touch, retaining the evocative essence of the timeless song. The film, directed by Anurag Singh and produced by JP Dutta, Bhushan Kumar, and Nidhi Dutta, is touted to be India’s biggest war film and is slated for release on Republic Day 2026. With the shooting currently in full swing, the makers aim to wrap it up by August. The film is set against the backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan War. ‘I thought I am terrible, not made for cinema’ Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, might be bitter about his experience in Bollywood in the last few years, but he is loving working in the South Indian film industry after shifting to Bengaluru. He recently opened up about his stint with acting, particularly in South Indian films, and loving it. At a recent event he credited Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi for convincing him to act in Maharaja (2024). The filmmaker-turned-actor recalled, “He [Vijay] said there’s this amazing story.... Then I said, ‘Listen, I have to get my daughter [Aaliyah Kashyap] married, and I don’t think I can afford it.” Anurag shared that at this point Vijay told him, “We’ll help you,” and that’s how Maharaja happened. Anurag revealed that he initially considered himself “terrible” and “not made for cinema” as an actor, but has since enjoyed acting, especially during the current filmmaking crisis. His breakthrough in acting came after he acted in Sonakshi Sinha’s Akira (2016) to pay off debts, jokingly calling himself the “highest paid unpaid debut actor”. When Shatrughan Sinha was told he can’t afford Rs 60 rent Javed Akhtar and Shatrughan Sinha In mid-day’s latest episode of Sit with Hitlist, veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar revealed that when he first came to Mumbai, he shared a small room with a person for a monthly rent of R120 while he was struggling to making ends meet in the city. He also shared that Shatrughan Sinha, who was also trying to make a career in films, approached him to share the room. However, Akhtar jokingly refused, saying, “Pagal ho tum? Har mahine tum Rs 60 de sakoge? Impossible.” Akhtar, however, admitted that he had noticed Shatrughan’s confidence and style that would make him a star. Akhtar and Shatrughan went on to collaborate films as part of the screenwriting duo Salim (Khan)–Javed, including Dostana (1980), Kaala Patthar (1979), Kranti (1981), and Zamana (1985). These films showcased the actor in key roles alongside Amitabh Bachchan and others. Dostana 2 comes home Vikrant Massey; SreeLeela and Lakshya Karan Johar had announced in 2019 that they were making Dostana 2, the sequel to Priyanka Chopra, John Abraham, and Abhishek Bachchan’s Dostana (2008), with Kartik Aaryan, Lakshya, and Janhvi Kapoor. However, the project did not go through. Now we have learnt that Advait Chandan will helm the project, which will reportedly directly release on Amazon Prime Video. mid-day had earlier reported that the film will have a fresh cast, with Vikrant Massey replacing Kartik, and Lakshya, with Sreeleela expected to play the female lead (After old fight, new friends, May 6). Reports also suggest that the script is being written to suit the dramedy.
12 May,2025 12:01 PM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamCan contrast lead to harmony? Singers Zaeden and Anuv Jain believe so. On the surface, the two artistes couldn’t be more different — Zaeden, the beatmaker, and Jain, the lyrical storyteller whose songs feel like whispers of confessions. But as the two performed together at the House of McDowell’s Soda Yaari Jam in Pune on May 10, it was a celebration of contrasts and camaraderie. Zaeden, who set foot in the world of music in 2014 as a DJ, found a deeper resonance with songwriting. “Now, I don’t want people to just dance; I want them to feel,” he told mid-day, days before their performance. In that pursuit, he arguably has the best collaborator in Jain, whose numbers are all about feelings. Jain added, “It’s brilliant that Zaeden and I are performing because the audience gets to experience a broad spectrum of music.” Expressing his enthusiasm about collaborating with the Husn hitmaker, Zaeden shared, “Anuv's music has this raw vulnerability that connects instantly. The contrast in our music styles makes this collaboration interesting.” The diversity doesn’t just make for a compelling stage presence. It mirrors the growing inclusivity of the Indian music scene. “Artistes are no longer following a formula; we’re creating new lanes. What’s [remarkable] is that there’s space for all of it: vulnerability, groove, storytelling, even experimentation,” reflected Zaeden. His career has taken him beyond India’s borders, as he collaborated with Yves V and Jermaine Fleur for the track, Something like. But that never meant losing touch with his roots. “Working with global names opened me up to different ways of thinking about sound and culture. But no matter where I go, I always bring a bit of home into my sound,” he stated. Meanwhile, Jain has built his career on his lived-in experiences. Often referred to as the “boy who sings feelings”, does he feel boxed? “I don’t feel boxed at all. Writing about feelings gives me a lot of material. The only way your experiences can limit you is when you have decided how much you would give away. There are certain things that you want to keep to yourself; you have to find the line.”
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