Umesh Bhagchandani
Umesh Bhagchandani is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist from Jakarta, where he spent the better part of his life writing for Indonesia Tatler. Currently, he still writes film reviews on his blog (meshthemoviefreak) and is developing Jakarta Veg Bible along the way.
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Over more than 50 years in Bollywood, Jeetendra played the lead in more than 200 Hindi films; now his daughter Ekta is crushing it as a TV and film producer and the accolades, and millions, are rolling in
Over more than 50 years in Bollywood, Jeetendra played the lead in more than 200 Hindi films; now his daughter Ekta is crushing it as a TV and film producer and the accolades, and millions, are rolling in
Prince Charles may be famous for talking to his plants, but he’s becoming just as famous for eating them: here’s why so many members of the British royal family often skip meat in their diets
Prince Charles may be famous for talking to his plants, but he’s becoming just as famous for eating them: here’s why so many members of the British royal family often skip meat in their diets
Not only did Seth co-found the biggest breakout social app of the moment, but the tech entrepreneur is also on a mission to save children with genetic diseases around the world
Not only did Seth co-found the biggest breakout social app of the moment, but the tech entrepreneur is also on a mission to save children with genetic diseases around the world
Bollywood A-listers including Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor rank among Saisha Shinde’s fans – in a country where homophobia still looms large, her recent decision to come out as trans sends a strong progressive signal
Bollywood A-listers including Priyanka Chopra and Kareena Kapoor rank among Saisha Shinde’s fans – in a country where homophobia still looms large, her recent decision to come out as trans sends a strong progressive signal
‘Do we not have dark-skinned actors in Bollywood?’: Indian film audiences have long criticised filmmakers for casting light-skinned actors in dark-skinned roles – but the practice persists, with Hrithik Roshan doing so in 2019’s Super 30
‘Do we not have dark-skinned actors in Bollywood?’: Indian film audiences have long criticised filmmakers for casting light-skinned actors in dark-skinned roles – but the practice persists, with Hrithik Roshan doing so in 2019’s Super 30
The Indonesian actor starred in Hollywood’s Fast & Furious 6 and Star Trek Beyond – and is inspired by Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris
The Indonesian actor starred in Hollywood’s Fast & Furious 6 and Star Trek Beyond – and is inspired by Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris
Driven into acting to help the family while still a teen, her life story is a Bollywood drama itself, with triumph and tragedy, secrets and scandals
Driven into acting to help the family while still a teen, her life story is a Bollywood drama itself, with triumph and tragedy, secrets and scandals
IG offers some serious health and fitness tips if you follow Karisma Kapoor’s rigorous meal plans, Shilpa Shetty’s daily workouts or Malaika Arora’s yoga poses
IG offers some serious health and fitness tips if you follow Karisma Kapoor’s rigorous meal plans, Shilpa Shetty’s daily workouts or Malaika Arora’s yoga poses
Before Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai, these 5 faces ruled India’s box office – how many do you remember?
Before Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai, these 5 faces ruled India’s box office – how many do you remember?
Priyanka Chopra released singles with Will.i.am and Pitbull, and Amitabh Bachchan can play the sitar: the Bollywood stars that are more talented than you think – and the songs that prove it
Priyanka Chopra released singles with Will.i.am and Pitbull, and Amitabh Bachchan can play the sitar: the Bollywood stars that are more talented than you think – and the songs that prove it
From Filipino-American supermodel Geena Rocero to Thai actress Treechada Petcharat, these transgender models prove that the Asian fashion industry is finally becoming more inclusive
From Filipino-American supermodel Geena Rocero to Thai actress Treechada Petcharat, these transgender models prove that the Asian fashion industry is finally becoming more inclusive
5 things to know about the rising Bollywood star who spent five months living in a stable for a role, boasts an impressive sneaker collection and, yes, really wants to be on Tinder (again)
5 things to know about the rising Bollywood star who spent five months living in a stable for a role, boasts an impressive sneaker collection and, yes, really wants to be on Tinder (again)
Starring in the upcoming The Matrix 4 sequel and boasting more than 57 million Instagram followers, the Bollywood beauty has gone global – so how does she enjoy the high life?
Starring in the upcoming The Matrix 4 sequel and boasting more than 57 million Instagram followers, the Bollywood beauty has gone global – so how does she enjoy the high life?
Despite being set to take over her family’s vast jewellery empire, the young heiress’ real passion lies in helping others, from NGOs to street children
Despite being set to take over her family’s vast jewellery empire, the young heiress’ real passion lies in helping others, from NGOs to street children
The matriarch of Asia’s richest family co-owns the Mumbai Indians cricket team, boasts a private jet and once bought 25,000 pieces of gold-trimmed tableware worth around US$1 million
The matriarch of Asia’s richest family co-owns the Mumbai Indians cricket team, boasts a private jet and once bought 25,000 pieces of gold-trimmed tableware worth around US$1 million
Starring in both 18 Again and Sweet Home, Lee Do-hyun is the Korean drama star to watch in 2020 – but was dumping his girlfriend to prepare for a heartbroken character taking the whole method acting thing a bit far?
Starring in both 18 Again and Sweet Home, Lee Do-hyun is the Korean drama star to watch in 2020 – but was dumping his girlfriend to prepare for a heartbroken character taking the whole method acting thing a bit far?
Akshay Kumar’s 18-year-old son Aarav to Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter, the 23-year-old Navya Naveli Nanda – is this the next generation poised to take over Bollywood?
Akshay Kumar’s 18-year-old son Aarav to Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter, the 23-year-old Navya Naveli Nanda – is this the next generation poised to take over Bollywood?
Finally, the Gaston and LeFou Beauty and the Beast reunion we’ve all been waiting for – check the shows meeting Disney’s new pledge to become LGBTQ+ inclusive
Finally, the Gaston and LeFou Beauty and the Beast reunion we’ve all been waiting for – check the shows meeting Disney’s new pledge to become LGBTQ+ inclusive
The Padmaavat star is battling Bollywood’s gender pay gap – and spending her fortune in style
The Padmaavat star is battling Bollywood’s gender pay gap – and spending her fortune in style
Meet the other Bollywood celebrities who broke into Hollywood and bagged million dollar global endorsement deals
Meet the other Bollywood celebrities who broke into Hollywood and bagged million dollar global endorsement deals
India has long made remakes of Hollywood favourites – now the rising profile of Korean cinema has prompted a shift in focus, but how much is lost in translation?
India has long made remakes of Hollywood favourites – now the rising profile of Korean cinema has prompted a shift in focus, but how much is lost in translation?
Away from the razzle-dazzle of Bollywood, these forward-thinking female directors are projecting a very different view of India through their films
Away from the razzle-dazzle of Bollywood, these forward-thinking female directors are projecting a very different view of India through their films
After a 3-decade career flitting between Bollywood blockbusters and acclaimed indies, there’s really only one Hollywood actress Tabu can be compared to
After a 3-decade career flitting between Bollywood blockbusters and acclaimed indies, there’s really only one Hollywood actress Tabu can be compared to
Movies like Arisan! and Berbagi Suami prove the power of cinema to shift the conversation in an increasingly conservative society
Movies like Arisan! and Berbagi Suami prove the power of cinema to shift the conversation in an increasingly conservative society
Why do BTS’ Jimin and Wanna One’s Lai-kuan love Bollywood film 3 Idiots so much? Here’s even more Korean celebrities who love Indian movies
Why do BTS’ Jimin and Wanna One’s Lai-kuan love Bollywood film 3 Idiots so much? Here’s even more Korean celebrities who love Indian movies
Suri shares a close bond with her actress mother, loves designer clothes from Versace and Armani but has to abide by the rules when it comes to her education
Suri shares a close bond with her actress mother, loves designer clothes from Versace and Armani but has to abide by the rules when it comes to her education
These Bollywood celebrities have used their star power to highlight and promote LGBTQ+ rights both on and off screen
These Bollywood celebrities have used their star power to highlight and promote LGBTQ+ rights both on and off screen
Forget Priyanka Chopra’s BLM blunder – we applaud stars like Anushka Sharma and Sushant Singh Rajput who proudly spoke out against skin lightening, face whitening creams and colourism in Indian society
Forget Priyanka Chopra’s BLM blunder – we applaud stars like Anushka Sharma and Sushant Singh Rajput who proudly spoke out against skin lightening, face whitening creams and colourism in Indian society
These marriages were tested at home and while working together on the film set – and while some survived, others did not
These marriages were tested at home and while working together on the film set – and while some survived, others did not
Whatever you may think of them, beauty pageants have opened doors for aspiring Bollywood actresses like Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen, Dia Mirza and Lara Dutta
Whatever you may think of them, beauty pageants have opened doors for aspiring Bollywood actresses like Aishwarya Rai, Sushmita Sen, Dia Mirza and Lara Dutta
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