While one could think that the world of Bollywood is filled with glitz and glamor, instances where Bollywood celebs have experienced a full spectrum of emotions that occasionally spill out into the public eye, show that even the biggest stars are human after all. These moments, though sometimes fleeting and unexpected, offer a glimpse behind the carefully constructed facades, revealing the raw vulnerability and genuine feelings of these celebrated personalities. From moments of overwhelming joy and gratitude to expressions of profound sorrow and empathy, these public breakdowns serve as a poignant reminder of the intense pressures and deep connections that exist within the Hindi film industry.

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Echoes of the Coromandel, an art show currently exhibited at DakshinaChitra Museum, Chennai, takes viewers on a voyage along the south-eastern coast of India, previously a thriving maritime connection to Southeast Asia. Developed by a team of ten interns working through the museum’s year-long Dak Chola Internship, the show interweaves research and design to bring a lesser-known aspect of maritime history to the fore.

“Trade narratives often focus on the West coming to India,” says Mugdha Chavan, one of the interns, adding, “but for Southeast Asia, we were the West. There was an entire cultural and commercial exchange happening in that direction, and we wanted to highlight this lesser-told story.”

The group was divided into two teams — research and design. While the researchers traced routes, cultures, and commodities, the design team brought them to life in visual form. Most of the pieces on display, from replica coins and pottery to navigational charts, were crafted by hand. Inscriptions were carved with the help of the museum’s in-house artisan.

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Divided into three segments: The Beginning, The Peak, and The Echoes, the exhibition thematically maps this trans-oceanic connection. The first section presents archaeological and literary evidence, including Sangam verses that mention ports, and commodities that were traded.

The next section explores traditional navigation techniques that used finger-measurement techniques and the alignment of stars to navigate. A documentary shot by the interns at Kasimedu Harbour features present-day fishermen explaining traditional ship-building and sailing methods that echo those of the past.

The final section, The Echoes, illustrates the cultural footprints left behind, like temple architecture, language, and mythology that resonate across borders. The towering statue of Lord Murugan in Malaysia, leather puppets depicting The Ramayana, and similarities in temple design across Southeast Asia, all point to the cultural infusion enabled by trade.

The team behind the exhibit
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Echoes of the Coromandel, on view until May 18, invites visitors to discover a shared history shaped by journeys across the sea. While at DakshinaChitra, one can also check out Four Aesthetics, an art exhibition on view until May 11. This exhibition showcases diversity in art forms and various interpretations of styles, themes, and emotions.

The royal has arrived at the MET Gala – and the fans couldn’t be more stunned. Oh, the intricate, stacked ornaments, and the tiger cane – Shah Rukh Khan just created history on the red carpet with the iconic fashion designer, Sabya Sachi.

King Khan with a capital ‘K’

The classic SRK smirk and pose have been the most talked about on social media, but the diamond-studded ‘K’ has the ultimate gravitas that conquered the attention. The layered jewellery on Khan’s torso has been created by the brain of Sabyasachi Mukherjee.
With the diamonds that could cut a deep wound, the fans interpret that ‘K’ pendant symbolises ‘King Khan,’ giving a tribute to his undeniably majestic legacy. Along with the ‘K,’ the ‘SRK’ necklace impressed the audience as well.

Sabya Sachi Mukherjee’s vision for Shah Rukh Khan’s ensemble

According to Vogue, Sabya Sachi wanted to honour Khan’s global stature. He stated, “Shah Rukh Khan is one of the greatest superstars in the world. A cinematic hero, his blockbuster performances and leading-man charisma have created a legendary international fan following. My interpretation of the Black Dandy is demonstrating his super stardom on a global stage. Dressed in classic menswear with the maximalist flourish of Sabyasachi, Shah Rukh Khan is a magician, superstar and icon. Period.”

What did Shah Rukh Khan wear for the MET Gala?

Khan always walks in the King’s shoes, Mukherjee just gave a tribute to the star on the biggest fashion night. Shah Rukh Khan wore a black ensemble of a floor-length coat with tailored trousers, a sleek silk shirt, and a plated kamarbandh. With black leather boots, a studded-tiger cane, a pair of royal sunglasses, diamond accessories including rings, a watch, and layered stack necklaces, and a perfect hairstyle, Shah Rukh Khan graciously walked the MET stairs.
The social media users have an opinion about his attire, and it’s ‘perfect.’

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