Seven dogs escape thieves, walk over 17 km back home in miraculous journey. Viral videoA passerby captured the dogs walking together and recorded a video. He shared it on the Chinese social media platform Douyin, urging local authorities to help. Updated on: Mar 24
Interview | Sameera Reddy recalls being bullied for stammering as a kid: ‘It still affects me’In an interview with Hindustan Times, Sameera Reddy opened up about the struggles she faced growing up and how it continues to impact her. Mar 24, 2026
PAN/TAN applicants will now have to apply only in new PAN/TAN application forms from 01 April 2026. New Delhi: As per the provisions of the IT Act, 2025 and the IT Rules, 2026, New PAN/TAN application forms will be effective from 01 April 2026
Last week, Amazon India reported a surge in sales of ready-to-eat meals on its e-commerce platforms. A spokesperson attributed it to customers “relying on instant meals to navigate the current fuel uncertainty”. Workers employed at the tech giant’s warehouse in Manesar, Haryana, however
PAN/TAN applicants will now have to apply only in new PAN/TAN application forms from 01 April 2026. New Delhi: As per the provisions of the IT Act, 2025 and the IT Rules, 2026, New PAN/TAN application forms will be effective from 01 April 2026. Also Read : ATM Rules Revamp: Daily Limits Cut
Ram Kapoor is facing backlash for calling Smriti Irani his 'size' during a recent interview, sparking accusations of body-shaming. The remark, made while discussing success and body image in TV, has gone viral and drawn widespread criticism online. New Delhi: Television and film actor Ram Kapoor has come under sharp public scrutiny after remarks he made in a recent interview about his former co-star, now Union Minister Smriti Irani, went viral. Kapoor is facing criticism for what many are calling a body-shaming comment, made during a discussion about gender and body image in the Indian television industry.
'She Was My Size As A Woman' Comment By Ram Kapoor On Smriti Irani Sparks Backlash - WATCH
Ram Kapoor is facing backlash for calling Smriti Irani his 'size' during a recent interview, sparking accusations of body-shaming. The remark, made while discussing success and body image in TV, has gone viral and drawn widespread criticism online.
New Delhi: Television and film actor Ram Kapoor has come under sharp public scrutiny after remarks he made in a recent interview about his former co-star, now Union Minister Smriti Irani, went viral. Kapoor is facing criticism for what many are calling a body-shaming comment, made during a discussion about gender and body image in the Indian television industry.
The controversy follows close on the heels of another incident where Kapoor was reportedly removed from the promotional events of his upcoming web series Mistry. According to media reports, the decision was taken after the actor allegedly made sexually inappropriate remarks during a media interaction.
Add Zee News as a Preferred Source
In a now-viral video clip from a Humans of Bombay interview, Kapoor was asked about how body weight affects success in the television industry, especially for women. The interviewer asked if a woman with Kapoor's body type could have achieved similar fame at the time he rose to prominence. Kapoor agreed that such a scenario was rare, but then went on to name Smriti Irani, his co-star from the hit serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, as an example.
"If you go back in time... she was my size as a woman, probably more successful than me, it's just that she left earlier, and that was Smriti Irani,” Kapoor said.
“Smriti, when she started Kyunki Saas and when she ended, she was huge. Her logic was: ‘Now I am playing a character which has taken a 20-year leap',” he continued.
Kapoor emphasized the drastic change, “You see the first year of Kyunki Saas and the last one — she is as big as I am, so she's fully successful, right or wrong?”
Kapoor justified his remarks by pointing out that Irani's character underwent several generational leaps throughout the show's run, evolving from a young wife to an elderly matriarch. According to him, Irani chose to reflect that change physically, which he described as a commitment to authenticity.
“You see the first year of Kyunki Saas and the last one, she's as big as I am. So she's fully successful, right or wrong?” Kapoor asked, to which the interviewer responded with 'correct'.
And I have asked her about it and she said she was playing true to er character, when she started, just a wife who commited to her family, then she became a ,other then she became a...leaps were very common, 8 yeras, so she allowed herself to become bigger bigger, but she never lookedback
He further added that he had personally asked Irani about her weight gain during the show, to which she had reportedly responded that she was staying true to her character's progression.
“She allowed herself to become bigger and bigger. But she never looked back,” Kapoor added. “If she had continued, she probably would have been much bigger than me, but now she has joined politics.”
Watch The Interview Here:
While Kapoor may have intended to draw attention to gender dynamics in the industry, the phrasing of his statements, particularly calling Irani "huge" and repeatedly comparing her size to his own, has been widely criticized, with netizens writing, "Ram Kapoor wants to be cancelled so bad" or "He could've made the same statement without bringing Smriti down."
Source: ZeeNews
Related Posts: Smriti Irani Recalls Family’s Shock Over Miss India Selection Call Smriti Irani defends Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar amid outrage Smriti Irani's drumstick and masoor dal soup looks delicious Anupamaa's cast upset with Smriti Irani for ‘demeaning’ Rupali Ganguly Smriti Irani Offers Prayers To Lord Shiva Ahead Of Smriti Irani Meets Musical Icon Kavita Krishnamurti Smriti Irani Reveals She Watched Brad Pitt’s F1 Twice Bill Gates To Appear On Smriti Irani’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 Smriti Irani reveals her mom was made to leave home as she could not have a son At Davos, Smriti Irani Highlights Pollution Crisis — Is Delhi Smog Now A Worldwide Wake-Up Call
A total of 1,202 candidates submitted nominations for the Kerala Assembly elections. Monday marked the final day for filing. Polling across 140 constituencies is scheduled for April 9. The Election Commission also addressed numerous complaints and seized goods worth lakhs
5 hours ago
A political storm brewed in Thiruvananthapuram after an Election Commission letter bore the BJP Kerala unit's seal. The CPI(M) and Congress sharply criticized the Election Commission, alleging bias. Officials clarified it was a clerical error
5 hours ago
Two more India-flagged LPG tankers set sail through Strait of HormuzThe two vessels are headed for Indian ports and will be escorted by the navy once they enter international waters, a shipping directorate official said. Published on: Mar 24, 2026 12:31 AM IST By Zia Haq
5 hours ago
IIT Roorkee has released the COAP 2026 counselling schedule. As per the notice, COAP counselling will be conducted for M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitments based on GATE scores. The counselling process will take place from May 11 to July 10, 2026
5 hours ago
GIFT Nifty surged sharply on Monday evening, rising nearly 4% after US President Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of planned military strikes on Iranian power plants following talks with Tehran. The index jumped 865.5 points, or 3.81%, to 23,321
5 hours ago
Mercury moves direct in Pisces: Why this week marks a quiet but powerful turning point for your signAfter weeks of confusion, clarity begins to return as Mercury moves direct, making this the perfect moment to reset intentions and move forward Published on: Mar 23
5 hours ago
Star Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández has said that he is currently focused only on Chelsea and what is left of the last few matches this season, adding that he would think of his future at the English club only after the FIFA World Cup, where he would be part of the defending champions
5 hours ago
The US has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers over national security concerns. In an update on Monday to a list of equipment seen as not secure enough for use, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added all consumer-grade routers made outside the US
5 hours ago
Powerica, Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar Exports, Sai Parenterals, Highness Microelectronics and Tipco Engineering lead a busy India IPO week across mainboard and SME. India’s primary market is gearing up for another busy week, with a fresh set of public issues lined up across both mainboard and SME
5 hours ago
A man accused of organising a "shadow policing" operation on behalf of China has denied ordering surveillance of Hong Kong dissidents in the UK. Giving evidence at the Old Bailey on Monday, Chung Biu "Bill" Yuen, a former Hong Kong police officer
5 hours ago
In a major anti antisemitic attack, several ambulances belonging to a Jewish volunteer rescue group were set on fire outside a synagogue in a north London neighbourhood early on Monday. Police are treating it as an anti-semitic attack. Flames lit up the night sky in Golders Green
5 hours ago
Samsung Galaxy S26 users can now use AirDrop with iPhones, seriouslySamsung started rolling out AirDrop support on Galaxy S26 series making file transfers between Android and Apple devices faster, simpler, and more seamless. Updated on: Mar 23
5 hours ago
Meanwhile, crude oil prices for May futures on Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) surged 0.65 per cent at Rs 9,318 per barrel. New Delhi: Brent crude has climbed up more than 60 per cent since the conflict in the Middle East began, from roughly $70 per barrel to about $112 per barrel on Monday
5 hours ago
A row erupted in Kerala on Monday after an Election Commission letter bearing the seal of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s state unit was widely circulated online on the final day for submitting nominations for the Assembly elections. Later in the day
5 hours ago
Ahead of IPL matches, city police conduct safety drills at M Chinnaswamy stadiumAhead of Tata IPL 2026, city police enhance security at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, ensuring safety measures, crowd control, and emergency protocols are in place. Published on: Mar 24, 2026 7:22 AM IST By Arun Dev
5 hours ago
The Bihar board has announced the class 12th results 2026. The overall pass percentage has seen a slight decline this year. A total of 85.19% of the students cleared the exams this year. This is a slight decline compared to the previous two years. In 2025, the pass percentage stood at 86
5 hours ago
AJ Brown trade update: Eagles, Patriots have agreed on a ‘handshake’ deal? Here's the truth Published on: Mar 24, 2026 4:38 AM IST By Yash Nitish Bajaj Share via Copy link A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up prior to a game the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco
5 hours ago
Former Rajya Sabha MP KC Tyagi joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal on Sunday, five days after quitting the Janata Dal (United). Tyagi joined the Rashtriya Lok Dal, a member of the ruling National Democratic Alliance, in the presence of the party’s chief Union minister Jayant Singh
5 hours ago
Former captain Michael Vaughan says England head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key were "very lucky" not to be sacked in a post-Ashes review. McCullum, Key and Test captain Ben Stokes are to remain in their posts despite the 4-1 Test series defeat in Australia
5 hours ago
CSK in IPL: Chennai Super Kings aim for a strong IPL 2026 comeback after a disappointing 2025 season. The team has traded Ravindra Jadeja for Sanju Samson and invested in new talent. Ruturaj Gaikwad leads the squad. MS Dhoni remains a player. The franchise seeks to reclaim its winning form
5 hours ago
Liam Rosenior is facing criticism early in his tenure as Chelsea manager - but is it fair, and are his players on board before the climax to the season? Saturday's 3-0 defeat at Everton meant Chelsea suffered a fourth loss in a row for the first time since 2023
5 hours ago
There have been many famous fallouts in Bollywood, but none has been talked about, dissected, and revisited quite like the one between Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. Two of the biggest stars the industry has ever produced, once extremely close friends
5 hours ago
When we walk into a grocery store or shopping mall, we are surrounded by an abundance of convenience foods, packaged, pre-cooked, and ultra-processed options (UPFs). But are they really as harmless as they seem? Recent studies suggest that increased consumption of these foods may be linked to a
5 hours ago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sounded the alarm on potential global destabilization stemming from the turmoil in West Asia. He called for national solidarity and preparedness, drawing a comparison to the collective efforts during the pandemic
5 hours ago
A viral video is making headlines after a passenger was spotted with a poster asking not to be disturbed during his nap. The footage, taken on an airplane, shows a father seated with his child wearing headphones. While the child watches something on an iPad
5 hours ago
No bias, no delay in Bhullar case: KejriwalKejriwal further alleged that some time ago, an ADGP in Haryana committed suicide, and serious allegations were levelled against several people, but the ruling party and government there came out in support of the culprits. Published on: Mar 24
5 hours ago
Gold and silver fall on MCX amid strong US dollar and crude, but global prices rise. Delhi to Mumbai 22K and 24K gold rates stay high as investors track volatility. Also Read : ATM Rules Revamp: Daily Limits Cut, UPI Withdrawals Count From April 1Gold and silver fall on MCX amid strong US dollar
5 hours ago
