18 March,2026 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Sonali Velinker Kamat
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Bandra just witnessed a serious power-pairing crossover! Angad Bedi and Neha Dhupia keep it effortlessly cool as they flank TV's current âit' couple, Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra, for a sunny Tuesday outing. Double the dates, double the peace signs.
Ever since he held his own (and then some) opposite Rajkummar Rao and Priyanka Chopra in The White Tiger, I've had my eye firmly on Adarsh Gourav. Powerhouse performer? Obviously. But he's also a legit singer, ridiculously sharp, and annoyingly well-rounded - arty, intellectual, and still somehow fun.
When he's not working, Adarsh seems to live for the outdoors: holidaying in the hills, leaping off cliffs into murky ponds, and adopting strays along the way. Of course, it's been a while since he's had a proper vacation - these days, he's making the most of Mumbai's rhythm.
Adarsh Gourav
On Monday, the actor stepped out for a night at Soho House with his striking ladylove Radhika Kolgaonkar, accompanied by elder brother Vasishth Bhagavatula - playing either the third wheel or chief guest, depending on your perspective. The venue delivered beachy vibes and the perfect backdrop for a casual evening away from the spotlight (though we definitely noticed).
Having wrapped up pandemonious promotions for Tu Yaa Main last month, a little downtime is overdue for Adarsh. His last âtrip' was hosting a Hotstar docuseries on the disappearing tribes of Northeast India, which is hardly a holiday. "No vacation yet," he laughs when we ask, "but soon." If you're taking notes, Adarsh, a serene hill retreat in Kasol or Manali might be the perfect escape - trekking, riverside cafes, and complete unplug vibes. Closer to home and safer too.
With war raging in West Asia, the well-heeled are looking east for their escapes. Last week, Parineeti Chopra and her Rajya Sabha MP hubby Raghav Chadha were bingeing on mango sticky rice and coconut ice cream in Thailand, while attending a family wedding. Closer still was Hardik Pandya, who headed to Alibag briefly, with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma in tow.
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha
Rhea Kapoor had a post-birthday break at the ultra-luxe Amanpuri on a private peninsula in Phuket, and while her azure ocean images were inviting, filmmaker Farah Khan's Goan getaway had us salivating - between a fish thali at Avo's Kitchen in Assagoa, and apéritifs at Anjuna's Jolene by the Sea.
Incidentally, both Farah's fabulous food choices were dictated by the Arora sisters: Avo's was recommended by Malaika, while Jolene is actually owned by Amrita Arora Ladak. But back to our boys in blue. I've already dished out the deets on Rohit Sharma making merry in the Maldives with wife Ritika Sajdeh recently, yet it is Sanju Samson's holiday - or lack thereof - that merits final mention.
When asked why he was chilling in a roadside chai shop in Kerala while so many of his T20 World Cup-winning teammates were holidaying in exotic parts of the world, Sanju was quick to clarify this wasn't quintessential Samson. "The reality is I also tried for exotic locations, but nothing was available." Who'd have thought scoring an exotic escape is harder than hitting eighties and nineties in World Cup cricket? Go east when the opportunity arises, Sanju, you've certainly earned it!
Shaina NC and Supriya Sule may represent different ends of the political spectrum - Shaina as a firebrand voice in the Shinde faction's Shiv Sena, and Supriya as a seasoned parliamentarian with the NCP (SP) - but that doesn't stop them from sharing professional respect and personal warmth.
Shaina NC (seated) with Supriya Sule (behind her)
It was heartwarming to see both enjoying an evening out at a wedding in Pune over the weekend, sharing a lightâÂÂhearted moment with Aksha Kamboj of Aspect Global and Anamika Gautam. Welcome proof that even politics can pause for a laugh.
Not that we needed another reason to be wowed by Vir Das, but he's given us one anyway. Days ago, the Emmy-award-winning comedian offered an open invitation to emerging South Asian designers to dress him for his upcoming UK show.
Vir Das
"You gotta be a new label, nothing too fancy," the stand-up star stipulated, in a âcasting call' for desi designers in London. Not only will Vir wear their togs for his performance at the Royal Albert Hall on April 1, but also credit them, pay them, and return their clothes once his curtain call is complete.
This isn't a one-off gesture - it's a pattern. When Vir became the first Indian to host the International Emmy Awards in 2024, he skipped the big fashion houses and spotlighted a young Delhi-based designer instead, handing Shubhangi Bajpai a global moment. Now, he's passing that spotlight forward again. In consistently using his platform to lift others, Vir proves that generosity can be as compelling as talent - if not more.
