Even in modern India, a maharaja’s ability to command a full darbar remains undisputed — a fact Jodhpur’s Gajsingh II proved this past Tuesday
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Food for thought (and Paps)
Exiting a studio in the heart of Bandra on Wednesday, Vidya Balan proved that true star power isn’t about the height of your heels, but the depth of your grace. Discovering over a dozen paps waiting for her in the sweltering heat, she didn’t just give them a ‘look’ — she popped into the café next door and bought them lunch!
From heritage to haute cuisine
Even in modern India, a maharaja’s ability to command a full darbar remains undisputed — a fact Jodhpur’s Gajsingh II proved this past Tuesday. In Mumbai to unveil a pictorial biography titled Bapji, co-authored by Yogi Vaid and Aman Nath, the much-loved maharaja captivated a fawning audience at the NCPA — sharing vibrant anecdotes and answering questions associated with the book, which takes its name from his moniker. From Ila Arun and Mallika Sarabhai to Dolly Thakore and Amish Tripathi, artistes of all ilk filed into the Tata Theatre to meet ‘the king who would be man’ and his lovely wife Hemlata Rajye.
Maharaja Gajsingh II
Trading one palace for another, the Umaid Bhawan Palace royals retreated to The Taj Mahal Palace in Colaba once the event wound down (meeting friends for a quiet dinner), but for co-authors Aman and Yogi, the city beckoned. Leading a small, sophisticated troupe of their book launch attendees, both writers headed to Flint — Rahul Akerkar’s latest culinary gem — to carry the celebrations late into the evening. Clearly, a history lesson is best served with a side of haute cuisine.
Century of laughs
Move over, youngsters — the OG Master Blaster just proved that he delivers a ‘doosra’ just as well as he reads one. For April Fool’s Day on Wednesday, Sachin Tendulkar took to Instagram to show that while his son Arjun might be busy picking Yuvraj Singh as his batting idol, the ‘God of Cricket’ still owns the title of ‘Prank King’.
Sachin Tendulkar
In a hilarious video that quickly went viral, Sachin deployed his doppelgänger to bamboozle a close friend, Faisal. The unsuspecting buddy, thinking he was about to share a heartfelt moment with the legend himself, went in for a full-on ‘jaadu ki jhappi’ with the lookalike — who gave him hell for it.
Meanwhile, the real Sachin was lurking in the shadows, camera in hand, documenting the awkward realisation for the entire world to see. It’s official: whether he’s facing Dale Steyn or just a confused friend in a hallway, Sachin’s timing remains absolutely legendary. 100 centuries? Fine. One perfectly executed prank? Priceless.
KP clears the air
England batsman Kevin Pietersen just bowled a major googly at Mumbai’s social media scene. On March 31, the former cricketer took to X to declare Mumbai’s air the “best I’ve ever experienced,” even giving a shout-out to the local leadership after seeing AQI levels hit a crisp 40.
Kevin Pietersen
Naturally, Mumbaikars — who usually view ‘clear air’ as a mythical creature — had thoughts. While some posted rare blue-sky selfies in solidarity, the sceptics were out in full force. Accusations flew faster than a 150kmph bouncer, with many claiming it was a “paid post” or simply the result of a lucky sea breeze.
KP, never one to back down from a sledging match, fired back with his signature sass. “You think I get paid to post about air quality? Are you f*****g mad?!” he retorted, doubling down by noting he’d actually managed to get a sunburn because the usual smog blanket had finally vanished. Love him or hate him, KP is clearly team #MumbaiBlueSkies!
A timeless flex
Is it a throwback or a relaunch? Honestly, when you’re Salman Khan, the concept of time is purely decorative. So, when the actor showcased his signature Jacob & Co. The World Is Yours Dual Time Zone watch on March 31, the ‘Bhai-verse’ began buzzing about his latest flex with Jacob Arabo.
Salman Khan
We, on the other hand, do track time (and social media timelines), so here’s a gentle reminder that this limited-edition stunner actually made its grand debut in March last year. Why it is being showcased again with such renewed energy is anyone’s guess — a little financial year-end sales push, perhaps?
Regardless of the timing, the timepiece remains a masterclass in sentimental luxury. A tribute to his father, the legendary Salim Khan, the 43 mm steel piece features those distinct rose gold continents and the ‘SK’ initials that let everyone know exactly who owns the room. And the tricolour tribute is no coincidence either.
With its signature turquoise box mirroring Salman’s famous bracelet, this timepiece still feels as fresh as a premiere night at Galaxy Apartments — irrespective of how long it has been on the market. A reminder of his horological clout or just a lean day requiring a repost, one thing is certain: Bhai doesn’t follow the clock; the clock follows him.
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