<h2>Making Waves</h2>
Saving all the magic for the recording booth, actor <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/emraan-hashmi-you-cant-expect-shanghai-to-do-the-business-of-a-murder-23603465" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Emraan Hashmi </a>offers nothing more than a brief wave to waiting paps outside a Bandra sound studio on Tuesday.
<h2>Trading Bling For Biryani</h2>
If you binge-watched<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/text-shots/desi-bling-review-flashy-drama-struggles-to-feel-authentic-yet-addictive-23631495" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> Desi Bling</a>, the Sajan family name &mdash; synonymous with the powerhouse Danube Group &mdash; needs no introduction. But while Rizwan Sajan, his son Adel, and daughter-in-law Sana, soaked up the reality TV spotlight, one key member of the real estate conglomerate chose to stay out of the frame.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Anis-Sajan_e.jpg" alt="Anis Sajan" width="1280" height="720" /> Anis Sajan
Enter Anis Sajan. Stepping into our spotlight with characteristic modesty, he says, &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve always preferred to be the man behind the brand rather than the face of it.&rdquo; While he acknowledges the hit show was a &ldquo;great platform,&rdquo; his passions lie well beyond the camera.
Based in Dubai but fiercely tied to his Indian roots, Anis is a certified cricket fanatic. Though Virat Kohli reigns as his all-time favourite, a standout memory involves a true legend. &ldquo;Listening to Sunil Gavaskar share firsthand stories about India&rsquo;s historic <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/otd-kapil-dev-led-team-india-won-the-1983-world-cup-against-west-indies-106077" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">1983 World Cup</a> triumph and the 1985 World Championship victory in Australia was a privilege,&rdquo; he shares, marvelling at the icon&rsquo;s enduring passion and brilliant commentary. In fact, Anis&rsquo;s Dubai home regularly doubles as a VIP pavilion, having hosted cricketing royalty like Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan, Sourav Ganguly, and Gavaskar himself.
For now, however, Anis has swapped the pitch for the plate. On a brief trip to Mumbai, his agenda is less about cricket and more about culinary nostalgia. At the top of his foodie hit list is the legendary Lucky Restaurant, closely followed by epic feasts at Shalimar, Saayba, and Bandra&rsquo;s Tavaa. Forget TV bling &mdash; for this Mr Sajan, Mumbai&rsquo;s legendary flavours are the real luxury.
<h2>Retail Therapy</h2>
Looks like retail therapy is the ultimate prescription! After a worrying health scare and a brief hospital stint for chest discomfort late last month, ace choreographer <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/choreographer-bosco-martis-hospitalised-after-complaining-of-chest-congestion-23637623" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bosco Martis</a> is officially back in the groove. We spotted a relaxed, beaming, and well-rested Bosco strolling through a Juhu home store on Saturday &mdash; ladylove Payal Shetty by his side.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Bosco-Martis_e.jpg" alt="Payal Shetty and Bosco Martis" width="1280" height="720" /> Payal Shetty and Bosco Martis
As it turns out, the man behind some of Bollywood&rsquo;s most infectious hook steps is also a serious home d&eacute;cor enthusiast, with a penchant for curating interiors that are every bit as stylish as his dance routines. With a packed slate of projects ahead, it was fabulous to see him taking a breezy weekend breather.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Soni-Razdan_e.jpg" alt="Soni Razdan" width="1280" height="720" /> Soni Razdan
But the starry sightings in the home goods aisles didn&rsquo;t stop there. Also hunting for the chicest finds at the very same suburban store was the ever-elegant <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/soni-razdan-shares-her-favourite-travel-memories-with-baby-alia-23513445" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Soni Razdan</a>. Alia Bhatt&rsquo;s lovely mum clearly had a full weekend itinerary soaking up the suburban buzz. After securing her retail therapy on Saturday, she was spotted enjoying a leisurely Lebanese lunch in Juhu on Sunday &mdash; making the absolute most of the neighbourhood&rsquo;s upmarket dining and shopping scene.
<h2>Stealth Marketing</h2>
Picture the scene: India&rsquo;s batting order is crumbling faster than a biscuit dipped too long in hot chai, culminating in a rather brutal 4-0 T20 series wipeout against England. But amidst the smoking ruins of the scorecard, Shreyas Iyer was out there fighting a lone, valiant battle.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Shreyas-Iyer-az_e.jpg" alt="Shreyas Iyer. Pic/Harsh Goenka X" width="1280" height="720" /> Shreyas Iyer. Pic/Harsh Goenka X
This is exactly where Harsh Goenka steps up to the digital crease. If you aren&rsquo;t following the industrialist on X (formerly Twitter), you are actively depriving your timeline of pure, unadulterated gold. The man isn&rsquo;t just a business tycoon &mdash; he is a genuinely brilliant mind who consistently serves up a flawless mix of sharp logic, top-tier humour, and an undeniable romance for the gentleman&rsquo;s game. He knows exactly how to work an audience.
Watching Shreyas stand tall at Bristol (Game 4), Goenka took to his favourite platform, posting a picture of a triumphant Shreyas gripping his bat. He praised the lone warrior, writing: &ldquo;This series, when India&rsquo;s batting has repeatedly folded, one man has consistently carried the fight: Shreyas lyer. 68, 37, 5, 80*. A captain&rsquo;s innings today when the team needed them most.&rdquo; It reads like the ultimate, heartfelt tribute from a passionate cricket aficionado acknowledging pure athletic grit.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Harsh-Goenka_e.jpg" alt="Harsh Goenka" width="1280" height="720" /> Harsh Goenka
But let&rsquo;s not forget that Goenka is a master marketer first and foremost. Just as you are nodding along to this poetic display of sportsmanship, he smoothly tacks on a final thought: &ldquo;And yes... it probably helps when you trust the bat in your hands.&rdquo;
Harsh doesn&rsquo;t need to mention whose massive corporate sticker happens to be plastered all over Shreyas&rsquo;s trusted piece of willow, because his very own brand, CEAT, is already front and centre doing all the talking for him. It is a beautifully disguised, gloriously shameless, 10/10 stealth product placement. You simply have to bow down and respect the hustle of a billionaire who never misses a marketing beat!
<h2>Odd On A Plate</h2>
Priyanka Chopra revealed only last week that she occasionally enjoys scrambled eggs and toast with chutney &mdash; a breakfast combination that&rsquo;s either delightfully relatable or just a little bizarre, depending on where you stand.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Priyanka-Chopra_e.jpg" alt="Priyanka Chopra" width="1280" height="720" /> Priyanka Chopra
But PeeCee is far from the only A-lister with an unconventional palate. Selena Gomez reportedly likes dressing her popcorn with dill pickle brine and Tabasco, while <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/hollywood-news/photo/kylie-jenner-birthday-2025-inside-photos-from-the-celebrations-as-she-turns-28-106861" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Kylie Jenner</a> once sent the internet into a frenzy by snacking on canned kidney beans dipped in balsamic vinegar &mdash; a pairing that sounds equal parts crunchy and questionable.
From spicy breakfast twists to unexpectedly tangy snack hacks, these celebrity food combinations prove that when it comes to comfort food, there really are no rules&hellip; though perhaps there should be!

Based in Dubai but fiercely tied to his Indian roots, Anis is a certified cricket fanatic

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