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Mumbai, Dec 12 (IANS) The late fashion connoisseur Rohit Bal’s Will has become the bone of contention between his close friend and former model Lalit Tehlan and Rohit’s family. Sunil Sethi, the Chairman of the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), who has been appointed as the executor, said that he wants the process to be transparent and is sure that the will mentions all the beneficiaries.

Sunil Sethi told IANS exclusively that executing Rohit Bal’s (fondly called as Gudda) will, “came as a surprise” to him.

He said, “The task of executing late Rohit Bal’s Will, came as a bit of surprise to me. Even though we shared a strong bond this topic was never part of our conversation. However, having said that, the right thing needs to be done. I’m awaiting more information, and details from the lawyers of both the parties involved, Lalit Tehlan and Rohit’s family. After assessing, we will accordingly proceed. Lalit’s lawyer had been in touch and both have shown keenness to show the will – a medical family emergency has delayed this meeting”.

Sunil has claimed that he has not seen the details of the will but few parts have been read out to him. He will be witness to them in the next one or two days. This will be done in the presence of both the opposing parties, along with a few friends and well wishers who were close to Rohit.

Sunil told IANS, “I want the process to be absolutely transparent as Rohit left a legacy and we hope to take it forward. It is imperative, the brand achieves longevity”.

“I’m hoping this issue will be amicably resolved at the earliest, so that the Rohit Bal brand doesn’t suffer. We don’t want any controversies, I’m sure the Will mentions all the beneficiaries. Who am I to question that? The Indian Courts will decide, lawyers, and CAs are equipped to make the correct judgement”, he added.

The late fashion icon Rohit Bal started his career with his brother Rajiv Bal in New Delhi in 1986 at the Company Orchid Oversea Pvt. Ltd and started his own first independent collection in 1990.

Rohit died in New Delhi on November 1, 2024, at the age of 63 from a cardiac-related issue.

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Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who is currently in Chennai, tried a local delicacy the “meetha paan”.

Kartik took to Instagram, where he shared a video of a waiter making a meetha paan for the actor. The waiter then gives it to the “Chandu Champion” star, who could be seen all dressed up in a crisp black suit, gorging on it.

He had earlier shared a glimpse from the window of his flight while landing in Chennai. The actor did not mention any captions and just added a geotag of “Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Talking about work, Kartik was last seen in “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”, a comedy horror film directed by Anees Bazmee. It serves as the third installment of the eponymous franchise after 2007’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa and 2022’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. It also stars Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri, and is set in Kolkata.

The actor has been travelling a lot lately. Earlier this month, Kartik visited Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Sharing photos and videos from the Pink City on his Instagram handle, Kartik showcased his deep appreciation for Rajasthani culture. In one of the videos, Kartik joined the locals for a lively Ghoomar dance and in another he is seen singing the song Pee Loon from the film “Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai. “

Kartik joined the traditional Ghoomar dance, a signature folk dance of Rajasthan, alongside a group of locals.

He wrote: “Guess my fav color.”

Kartik then posted a picture showcasing a plate of traditional Rajasthani food.

Aaryan had previously penned a note celebrating two years of his film “Freddy.”

In an Instagram post, the actor wrote, “Ek joke sunau – I Still Love You Two years of #Freddy, and the joy of living this ‘twisted’ lover boy still feels as electrifying as ever! Transforming into Freddy was no small feat- gaining 14 kgs to embody his vanilla yet hauntingly complex life was just the beginning. This character took me on a rollercoaster of emotions and madness, and honestly, he’s still screaming for his story to continue.”

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Mumbai, Dec 21 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has remembered his mother Teji Bachchan on her 17th death anniversary.

Amitabh took to his blog, where he shared an unseen picture of his mother, who passed away in 2007.

For the caption, he wrote: “Today the 21st of December: In remembrance… right before my eyes , each moment of each day.”

Teji Bachchan, who was the wife of late poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan, passed away on December 21, 2007, due to prolonged illness at the age of 93.

Teji Bachchan and Harivansh Rai Bachchan got married in Allahabad in 1941, and upon her wedding, Teji became a homemaker. They had two sons: Amitabh and Ajitabh Bachchan.

In 2017, Big B had spoken about his family’s final moments with his mother, which he tagged as “difficult.”

“As she struggled to beat the heart rate monitor, valiant attempts made by the doctors in attendance, in the process of revival, were being conducted. The heart was responding intermittently her frail body,” Amitabh had then written on his blog.

He added: “The force filled hand pumping on her chest by burly hands, were hurting for me to witness. The machine had given up, the revivalists were changing hands. The life of mother would stop for a while and then come back again.”

He had shared that the pumping manually continued with greater strength. The thespian had added that it became unbearable for him.

“We stood holding hands with each other and watched her go,” he added.

Speaking about the cine icon, he recently spoke about granddaughter Aaradhya Bachchan’s performance in school.

Taking to his blog, Big B wrote: “Children .. their innocence and desire to be at their best in the presence of parents .. such a delight .. and when they are in the company of thousands performing for you .. it is the most exhilarating experience ..Today was one such ..”

It was on December 19, when veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan and Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan attended the event along with their families for a school annual day act.

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