Not even a luxury SUV can escape the BMC obstacle course, as Pooja Hegde discovered on Monday
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Inconvenience unlimited
Not even a luxury SUV can escape the BMC obstacle course, as Pooja Hegde discovered on Monday. Heading into a meeting at the Roy Kapur Films office, the actor’s leopard print athleisure was jungle ready — since navigating these Khar lanes is basically an urban safari!
The art of the announcement
Sunday arrived with a splash of joy as Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja announced the birth of their second child, a bonny baby boy. While social media erupted with a chorus of congratulations — including warm reposts from the likes of Kareena Kapoor Khan — we found ourselves looking past the announcement itself, focusing instead on the impeccable style of its delivery.
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja
Given this is Sonam — a fashionista who infuses every milestone with her signature flair — we should not be surprised, but this was no cookie-cutter creative. Instead, a warm watercolour featuring a serene protagonist in a flourishing world signalled that this digital debut was distinctly the work of Dhruvi Acharya.
“Sonam got in touch with me a few weeks ago through Chemould Prescott Road,” the artist confirmed. “She wanted something joyous to welcome the new baby, and so this bespoke artwork was created especially for her.”
The bespoke baby announcement
While creating a birth announcement is a first for the acclaimed Mumbai-based artist, this was not her first brush with the actor. “Sonam has collected my works before and is familiar with my practice, so I was happy to do this,” Dhruvi reveals. As we delve into the thought process behind the piece, the sentiment is clear: “Despite the current climate, we have a beautiful planet, and each new life delivers hope.”
Dhruvi Acharya
Gracing the digital announcement and select keepsake gifts, the vibrant illustration isn’t the end of this collaboration — it goes deeper. A second, separate piece has been commissioned as a personal gift for the baby — this one a formal work on canvas. It’s a fitting welcome for a child born into a family that clearly values art as much as heritage.
Dance floor diplomacy
If you needed proof that Mumbai’s social fabric is as flexible as a yoga instructor, Mishka Kamboj’s birthday bash at the St Regis on Saturday was it. Hosted by Aspect Global’s Aksha and Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya, the night wasn’t just a ‘Sweet 16’ — it was a masterclass in high-stakes diplomacy.
Birthday girl Mishka, Shaina NC, Aksha Kamboj and Manish Munot
The jaw-dropper? Aaditya Thackeray making an appearance, effectively cooling years of heated political volleys with a single guest-list entry. While many murmured about this delicate thaw, the dance floor told a very different story. There, the electric duo of Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt took over, riding high on their recent blockbuster momentum. Grooving to Aari Aari, they captured the predominant mood perfectly — uninhibited, high-energy, and utterly Bollywood.
From Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani to Shaina NC and Manish Munot, the night saw a steady stream of heavy hitters making their presence felt. AP Dhillon, Shilpa Shetty (robed in red), Kaykasshan Patel, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff and Preity Zinta attended too, alongside Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, capping off an eventful day. And just when the party seemed to have peaked, Shah Rukh Khan made a suave cameo, effortlessly elevating the room’s already staggering star power. With an eclectic mix of power players under one roof, the message was clear: even the sharpest rivalries can soften under the right chandelier.
From ballroom to boundaries
If the St Regis was Saturday’s political peace summit, the Wankhede was the victory lap. Less than 24 hours after Mishka Kamboj’s cake was cut, many of the same power players swapped their couture for jerseys to witness Mumbai Indians finally break their 14-year opening-game jinx against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Rohit Sharma
The list was led by Anant Ambani, with the ‘Kamboj effect’ visible in the VIP stands. Shah Rukh Khan stayed absent after the previous night’s revelry, sending his best ‘representatives’ — Suhana and AbRam Khan — to cheer for the Knights instead. Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor offered backup. Meanwhile, the home side had the loudest support from Dhurandhar star Sara Arjun, who was spotted post-game with Ishaan Khatter.
As Rohit Sharma dismantled the KKR attack and Shardul Thakur dominated on his MI debut, the atmosphere mirrored the previous night’s energy: undeniably high-octane. It seems the city’s elite only need a few hours of sleep before they’re back at it — trading social diplomacy for stadium dominance.
Party politics
In a city that never sleeps and certainly never stops networking, the social circuit is the real seat of power. It’s no wonder, then, that our leaders must be as comfortable at a pre-opening puja as they are in a policy huddle. This past Saturday, Devendra Fadnavis navigated that ‘Social CM’ mandate with surgical precision.
Devendra Fadnavis
His marathon day began at the PULSE 2026 Summit, where he oversaw 15 MoUs worth Rs 720 crore, including a high-profile academic tie-up with the University of Leeds. By evening, he was headlining a Rs 1,800 crore hospitality pre-opening in Powai, alongside real estate royalty Vijayta and Nikhil K Raheja.
Validating a dual-hotel project with 300 keys and a massive convention centre, the move signalled a major play for Mumbai’s global MICE ambitions. But the day’s diplomacy didn’t end with the industrial elite — as night fell, Fadnavis headed to Lower Parel to toast a high-profile birthday. Where the political is always personal, the party is just another podium — one where access, optics, and alliances are forged long after office hours.
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