Life is all about change. As they say, change is the only constant in this world. And Bigg Boss is no exception. In the past decade, the grand reality show has witnessed significant transformation. Not just the viewers, but winners like Shweta Tiwari have also accepted that the house and its rules are completely different today as compared to what it was a decade ago. 

Here is a list of the big changes the house has witnessed over the years.

Violence becomes a norm! 

One of the biggest changes is that violence has become a norm for the contestants. There was the time when a contestant was even thrown out of the house for a little violence. The scenario has completely turned around these days! Now @BiggBoss  pushes housemates to be aggressive for TRPs .When they indulge in street fights, they aren’t stopped! Someone is throwing scorching hot tea on a fellow contestant, whereas someone else is slapping, beating another housemate etc. After enough BS content, it was absurd that the host came up with so much gyan on #WKV. For e.g. Simba is no good one week and doing great the next week for doing the same thing! Show producers are responsible #BiggBoss15

Location:

The location of Bigg Boss house has also changed. For the first four seasons the house was set up in Lonavala. From the fifth season onwards, or ever since Salman Khan became the host, the house was shifted to Kajrat. The setup was again brought back to Lonavala, and then to Goregaon film city.

In terms of fashion treatment:

Bigg Boss has transformed into a fashion show of sorts.  Shweta Tiwari pointed this out recently. Earlier so many clothes and much makeup was not allowed. There was a restriction on the number of clothes the contestants could carry inside the house. Things are completely different now. The contestants can be found wearing designer clothes, and are even provided spa sessions. The contestants are getting fresh sets of clothes each week as per their needs through their families and managers. Needless to say that this change is intended towards maintaining the glam quotient in the house. 

Connection with the outer world 

During the early days, there was zero contact with the external world for contestants like Shweta Tiwari. Massive change since then. These days the contestants get to interact with audiences with the help of “caller of the week”. They also get numerous opportunities to meet and interact with their friends, and families. In the earlier seasons, only wildcard contestants were allowed to get inside the house. Things like film promotions in the show or house were non-existent. In short, earlier contestants were clueless about the way the outer world perceives them or the kind of impression they are creating.

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Rohit Bal, whose designs are appreciated globally, has blamed a Chandni Chowk boutique Asian Couture for “blatant plagiarism”. The ace designer says the outlet has been selling his ‘copies’ for a while.

“Here is another example of blatant plagiarism which has been carrying on for a while. A brand called Asian Couture has been doing this for some time now. The worst part is that they just don’t care,” Bal posted on his Facebook page along with a few photographs comparing his designs with the boutique’s offerings.

“I’ve tried my best to stop them but nothing has worked. These are the sort of establishments that need to be targeted. Am posting a few examples. They even gave the audacity to put their name on the images when they advertise them.

“It’s gut wrenching and infuriating and really cuts into my business. But they have been doing it blatantly and without any sense of shame. Despicable parasites,” he added.

Located at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, Asian Couture is known for bridal clothes.

Before this, Bal also took on designer Seema Mehta for one of her creations which had a resemblance to his Summer/ Resort 2016 collection. After getting to know about the design worn by one of models on Facebook, Bal posted: “The orginal by Rohit Bal, the fake by some parasitical designer.”

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Less than two months after Kareena Kapoor Khan gave birth to Taimur, she walked the ramp for Anita Dongre at the Lakme Fashion Week 2017. She spoke about motherhood and more with Mid-Day, Excerpts:

On pregnancy 

“Pregnancy is not an illness. Now, I have to just walk the ramp. It’s something I love doing and I am never going to stop myself from doing what my heart wants. I know it has just been 46 days (since Taimur was born) and many might look at (motherhood) as an excuse to hide, just because they aren’t in the best shape. But I am not one to get conscious with skinny models around. What I am going to do requires courage and I have the confidence to pull it off. In India, women are conditioned to hide themselves away till they get back to the ‘right’ size. I feel it’s fine to be out there. Everyone knows I have just had a baby. I may not be size zero right now but as long as I look great, I can take that walk.”

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“(My example) will hopefully inspire girls to know how to balance marriage, career, and a baby, and do a damn good job at it. In the West, it is common for women to work until the last week of pregnancy. Here, things are different only because no one has done this before. But, I didn’t do anything with the purpose of bringing about a change. I did what I felt was normal. Having a baby is a natural progression in every woman’s life. I am happy people are getting inspired, but I was not trying to set an example. I was just living life by my rules and I will always do that.”

On motherhood

“Being a mother feels great. This will be the best phase of my life. The only thing that I have realized in the past month is that my heart is not in me anymore. It’s beating outside of me. Seeing your baby and holding him in your arms is the best feeling in the world, and Taimur holds my heartbeat now. Everything in life revolves around him. I managed to take out some time for the show. Yes, my sleep timings have gone haywire, but the feeling of being a mom is so worth it. I have always looked forward to becoming a mother and now that I am, I hold it close.”

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On maternity leave 

“I take to the ramp each season. Lakme has been ever so supportive. When they approached me during pregnancy, they didn’t expect I would say yes. Even now, they weren’t expecting me to do it. But I like throwing bombs at people. My family is supportive and I have managed to be myself only because they have backed me.”

On husband Saif Ali Khan

“He is an amazing father. He is absolutely hands-on and has a hang of things because he has done it before. Saif is a pro and does everything without any help. You know, there is an intensity with which Taimur looks at him, unlike me. They have already bonded.”

On the controversy surrounding her baby’s name

“I have no idea why people took my baby’s name so personally. But, we love the name and let me put it this way — it has no resemblance to any person living or dead. We love the meaning and I am happy that (some) people came out in support of us so strongly. That support matters more than anything bad that was said or written.”

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Romanian TV presenter Iulia Vantur, who has been in news for her rumoured relationship with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, is set to walk as showstopper for brand Splash’s latest line at the forthcoming Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2017.

“It’s the very first show for both, the brand and me, in India and it cannot get better than this. I have always loved the collection at Splash and I am a regular patron of the brand. The idea of being ‘in love with fashion’ totally resonates with me,” Vantur said in a statement.

The fashion brand will be showcasing their latest collection on the third day of the five-day fashion gala.

LFW will be held at the Reliance Jio Garden.

Designer Amit Aggarwal, who will showcase his latest line at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Summer/Resort 2017 here, considers Bollywood stars as an important influence in setting fashion trends across the country.

 
 
 “Bollywood is one of the few things that run the major chunk of entertainment business in our country. It also has a huge potential of educating people regarding new social concepts. This makes it an important influencing factor for the minds of a huge population of a country like India,” Aggarwal told in an interview.

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The designer feels if a Bollywood celebrity flaunts one’s creation, it helps give the label a push.

 
 “Engaging with Bollywood for a fashion label like ours is always an interesting affair. A celebrity in our clothes is a role model for a whole lot of women who wish to dress new and fresh,” he added.
 
 Overall, Aggarwal feels there has been a great change in the fashion scene in India.
 
 He believes the fashion fraternity has taken forward the legacy of Indian bridal couture by amalgamating it with fresh techniques and cuts.

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 “A generation of designers has taken forward the legacy of Indian bridal couture with new techniques and silhouettes every season, inspired from a sari or lehenga to give their audiences fresh options to wear for different wedding occasions.
 
 “On the other hand, we also see this wave of contemporary designers who are conscious of sustainable design practices that range from using organically cultivated textiles, recycling materials, zero waste design implementations.” 
 
 At the same time, he finds that the involvement of Indian crafts by designers at a global level has kept the country on the world map in the international fashion scene.
 
 “It’s an interesting setting for a diverse country like India with so many possibilities for designers to take inspirations from.”
 
 At LFW, which got underway here on Wednesday, the designer has collaborated with Lakme Salon.
 
 “The AM.IT X Lakme Salon collection to be showcased at LFW S/R 2017, derives inspiration from millions of unusable, unclaimed pieces of heritage,” he said.
 
 Talking about the collection, he said: “There will be a series of 25 to 30 ensembles. The colours of the collection are that of a traditional Patola like wine, rust, teal, olive, khaki, mustard and ink blue and similar metallic tones to accentuate them.”
 
 Aggarwal is known for his style of 3D structure with drapes. How does he balance between his signature look and at the same time recreate new looks?
 
 “Our collections are always a combination of our signature silhouettes developed according to the ethos for the particular season and a number of fresh looks that are newly developed according to the collection’s theme.”
 
 This balance is vital for the economic and creative growth of the label, added the designer, who has catered to Bollywood clients like Huma Qureshi, Dia Mirza, Karisma Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri.

He is one of the most desirable young actor and the heartthrob of many. Sidharth Malhotra, who recently wrapped up “Reload”, turns 32 today. Sid rang in his birthday last night with close friends including Katrina Kaif, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonakshi Sinha, Parineeti Chopra and others. The ‘SOTY’ actor is a big foodie and was looking forward to indulge in some delicious food and his favourite chocolate cake. ” I have always had a chocolate cake throughout my childhood so this time also I will be having chocolate cake for sure,” Sidharth told media a day before his birthday. On professional front, apart from “Reload”, which also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Sidharth also has “Ittefaq” lined for the release this year.

Here as he ring in his birthday, we bring for you some unknown facts about the actor:

1. Sidharth was supposed to make his Bollywood debut in Fashion, opposite Priyanka Chopra. However, due to his contract with Gladrags he missed out on the project.

2. He has worked on Television also. Confused? Well, he made his TV debut on the hit show, Prithviraj Chauhan with Rajat Tokas.

3. Sidharth  was already a successful international name in the modelling field before joining Bollywood. He has walked the ramp in Paris, Milan, New York. In fact, he also modelled for internationl designer, Roberto Cavalli.

4. He is a great roommate. He lives alone in Mumbai with only his pet Boxer – a Labrador – for company. He is a dog lover and campaigns for PETA.

5. Sidharth loves to draw cartoons in his free time.

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Kangana Ranaut is known for her film projects as well as her fashion sense. The actress says it was not a “conscious leap” to come forward as a style icon.

The actress also said she has been experimental with her looks since her growing up days.

“I started as a small town girl and it was not a conscious leap where I decided that ‘Okay fine, I have to emerge as this style icon’. While growing up, I was quite experimental with my looks. It was not like that I didn’t stand out back home in my little village where I grew up,” Kangana told IANS.

“In fact, my fashion sense was quite outrageous. I remember wearing torn shorts and straw hat and going to market, which sort of scandalised everyone,” she added.

The 29-year-old is known for films like “Gangster – A Love Story”, “Fashion”, “Queen”, “Tanu Weds Manu” and “Tanu Weds Manu Returns”. She is now being lauded for her look in her forthcoming film “Rangoon” — Vishal Bhardwaj’s period drama set in the 1940s amidst the turmoil of India’s Independence struggle.

The actress said her father was not happy with her style while growing back.

“I remember my father being extremely upset with what I wore and how I carried myself. He didn’t approve of it. But I just thought that it was none of his business and I did what I liked anyway.”

“I think that was the phase where a child tries something and everybody sort of doesn’t give the right reaction,” said the National Award winning actress.

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Nepalese-American fashion designer Prabal Gurung has said Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor is experimental with clothes and Priyanka Chopra redefined the image of modern women.

Prabal is a New York-based new age fashion designer who not only celebrates the feminism and gender equality on the fashion ramp but also managed to design for many iconic women.

Some of the well-known women for whom he has designed include the US First Lady Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Alia Bhatt.

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Asked to choose his favourite Bollywood star, Gurung, whose designs are heavily influenced by Bollywood, told IANS: “While Sonam is very experimental with clothes and can pull off any dress wonderfully, I think Priyanka has redefined the image of modern Indian women.”

“She (Priyanka) is a Bollywood superstar who is also ruling the American entertainment industry! It’s amazing,” he said.

“On the other hand, Sonam has changed the image of film actresses fashionably. Having said that, I must mention that Alia is very interesting! She is the youth fashion icon,” the designer said.

The designer is in Mumbai for his SS17 collection inspired by Gloria Steinem’s poignant book – My Life On The Road.

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Born to Nepali parents, living in Delhi, Mumbai and New York, the diverse cultural exposure helped him to create his signature style on women’s dressing.

“I can fuse various traditional elements with modern edgy dressing with ease. In addition, of course my mother is a big inspiration for me. When it comes to Bollywood fashion, I like Waheeda Rehman from yesteryear’s heroines, among others.

“I wish to work for Bollywood filmmakers like Karan Johar and Sanjay Leela Bhansali,” he said.

Though he fulfilled his mother’s dream of designing for the First Lady, while asked about what makes him feel like an achiever, he said: “I cherish both the facts happily as a fashion designer but I feel the sense of achievement when I look at the effort of Shikshya Foundation Nepal where our work managed to bring changes in around 1,500 girls’ lives.”

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After sizzling the Lakme Fashion Week on Day 3, when Jacqueline Fernandez walked the ramp for Rajesh Pratap Singh, the actress was back again as a show stopper for Ashish N Soni. The gorgeous actress looked hot in a black modern ensemble. The perfect look was carried equally well by a spunky walk, which also involved a little dancing. 

Kangana Ranaut unveiled the 100th issue of Grazia that features her in the cover. When the actress was asked about the headline of the magazine which says, ‘Ordinary is my Superpower!’ When a reporter asked Kangana if that was the power which helped her fight ‘a superhero’ recently.

Not someone to dodge a question but this time Kangana refused to play ball. She obviously got that the reporter was referring to Hrithik Roshan and said, “Ask a decent question if you want to….you are completely into scandals.”