Category: Entertainment

Priyanka Chopra started her own movie production company called Purple Pebble Pictures in 2015, just before she became famous worldwide with her role in the TV show “Quantico.” On a podcast called Something Bigger Show, Priyanka’s mom, Madhu Chopra, shared that this company was actually a backup plan for Priyanka.

Madhu said, “When Priyanka got the chance to work in America, I told her, ‘You’re at the top of your career in India. Are you sure you want to start over in the U.S.? Let’s have something here for you to rely on, so you won’t be worried if things don’t go as planned.’ That’s how we came up with Purple Pebble Pictures. It was more like our Plan B.”

However, when Priyanka became successful in Hollywood, her company also grew. Madhu added, “She thinks in a different way. Our production house focuses only on regional films. Priyanka wanted to use her success to help others. She always gives chances to newcomers in every film, whether they are writers, directors, or actors. Since she had a tough journey, she wants to help others too.”

About Purple Pebble Pictures:

The company started with a Bhojpuri movie called “Bam Bam Bol Raha Hai Kashi” in 2016. Their next film, “Ventilator,” won three National Awards. In 2018, a first-time director, Paakhi Tyrewala, made a Nepali film called “Pahuna: The Little Visitors” with Priyanka’s help. In 2019, her Marathi film “Paani” won a National Film Award for the Best Film on Environment Conservation. Priyanka has also made films in Punjabi, Assamese, and English.

Priyanka acted in her own produced movies like “The Sky Is Pink” and “The White Tiger.” Her most recent project was an English film titled “Born Hungry,” released earlier this year.

Bulgari, the famous Italian brand known for luxury jewelry, watches, and perfumes, is setting its sights on India for growth. The company’s CEO, Jean Christophe Babin, shared in an interview that as demand in China declines, India presents a big opportunity.

Recently, Bulgari launched its first online store in India with Tata CLiQ Luxury. Babin believes India is a strong market for luxury goods, especially compared to other regions facing challenges. He noted that China’s luxury market has matured, leading to slower growth as the economy faces issues like a real estate crisis.

Luxury brands, including Bulgari, are looking to countries outside China to continue expanding their businesses. This strategy, called “China+1,” is gaining popularity among global companies trying to diversify after difficulties caused by COVID-19 and geopolitical issues.

Many luxury companies, like LVMH (which owns Bulgari), have seen sales drop in China due to economic struggles. Reports indicate that discounts on luxury items have reached up to 50% as Chinese consumers are now more cautious with their spending. Even well-known brands are feeling the impact, with billions lost in market value.

While the luxury market in China is declining, India is experiencing an upswing in luxury demand. The wealthy class in India continues to grow, with a new billionaire added every five days. This trend is also spreading to smaller cities where people are becoming more affluent and willing to spend on luxury goods.

According to reports, the number of wealthy individuals in India is increasing rapidly, and many global luxury brands are now focusing on India as a main market. As luxury demand rises in India, it offers a promising future for brands like Bulgari.

Meet Iain Armitage, the richest child actor in the world! At just 16 years old, he has a net worth of $6 million, which is more than many big Bollywood stars! Iain is famous for his role in the hit TV show “Young Sheldon.”

Iain was born in Georgia in 2008 and first became popular by sharing his love for theater on YouTube through a series called “Iain Loves Theatre.” This series caught the attention of talent agents, leading to his big break.

In 2017, Iain made his acting debut, appearing in three films: “The Glass Castle,” “Our Souls At Night,” and “I’m Not Here.” He also acted in shows like “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Big Little Lies.” But his biggest success came when he began starring in “Young Sheldon,” a spinoff of “The Big Bang Theory.” Iain was only nine years old when he got this role!

Starting with a salary of $30,000 per episode in season 1, he earned about $660,000 that year. By season 5, he was making $1.1 million a season, making him a millionaire by the age of 13! Besides “Young Sheldon,” he has also lent his voice to movies like “Scoob!” and “Paw Patrol: The Movie.” Unfortunately, “Young Sheldon” ended after seven successful seasons this year, but Iain’s future looks bright!

Vir Das, a popular comedian and actor, wanted to make a special memory for a fan who had waited two years to see his show. Recently, Vir shared a chat on Instagram with this fan.

The fan, who is from Vadodara, wrote to Vir in 2022, saying he couldn’t buy tickets because he was getting ready to move to Canada for studying. He explained that he was not earning money yet, and his father couldn’t afford the tickets either. The fan said, “Hey Vir, I’ve always wanted to see you live. I hope you come to Toronto one day so I can finally go to your show.”

Fast forward to now, the fan sent a new message saying he finally started earning money and bought tickets for Vir’s ‘Mindfool’ show in Toronto! He was extremely excited about it. Vir saw the message and wrote back saying, “Hey kid, if you see this before the show, my team has sent you a direct message. Your tickets are on me. I’m so proud of you!”

He then added, “We’re trying to reach you. If you see this, please respond. You waited two years to see me, and I want to treat you. You’re NOT paying!”

Fans were touched by this sweet gesture. One comment read, “Making people cry at 9 am in the morning!” while another joked, “We need warnings before you post such messages, Vir!”

Vir’s ‘Mindfool’ tour will kick off in Toronto on December 1, with two shows at Meridian Hall. After Toronto, he will perform in Dublin on December 4 and finish the tour in London on December 6.