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Anisa Khan misses out on winning The Apprentice 2025

1 week ago | desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal

The final of The Apprentice 2025 aired on Thursday, April 17, and Anisa Khan went head-to-head with Dean Franklin to win Lord Alan Sugar’s £250,000 investment. For their final task, Dean and Anisa had to launch their businesses. Anisa’s business involved pizzas with a unique fusion of Indian and Italian flavours. The 26-year-old businesswoman called her business Zaal Pizza. She aimed to have ten new dark kitchens across five years.
10 Bollywood Films featuring Characters Battling Addictions

1 week ago | desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal

Bollywood films are known to show the parameters of addictions through an unfiltered, sensitive lens. These films feature characters who are hit with pain and they try to mask that pain in certain activities. The characters are relatable to people with similar experiences and a more generic audience. Portrayed by skilled actors, they add emotion and depth to the movies. The substances they indulge in can range from alcoholism to drug use, and other unhealthy pursuits.
The Life & History of Mulk Raj Anand

1 week ago | desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal

Within the lighthouses of esteemed Indian writers, Mulk Raj Anand shines as one of the most effervescent bulbs. He was one of the first Indian writers to pen work in English, establishing an untapped territory for himself. His work is famous for exploring the lives of the poorer classes within society. Along with authors including RK Narayan, Ahmad Ali, and Raja Rao, Mulk Sahab pioneered Indo-Anglian fiction.
Veteran Kathak Dancer Kumudini Lakhia dies aged 94

1 week ago | desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal

Kumudini Lakhia was a legendary Kathak dancer who died on April 12, 2025, at the age of 94. Lakhia began training in Kathak at age seven and was encouraged by her mother who was a classical singer. After dancing under the tour of Bissano Ram Gopal OBE, Lakhia became known for introducing Indian dance to people who lived abroad. Some of her most famous choreographies include Dhabkar (1973) and Yugal (1976). She also worked as a choreographer in the classic Bollywood film Umraao Jaan (1981).
The Apprentice 2025: How Did Anisa & Amber-Rose Do?

2 weeks ago | desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal

The latest episode of The Apprentice saw the final five contestants face daunting interviews about their business plans. In the episode broadcast on April 10, 2025, the candidates were quizzed about the proposals they were pitching to Lord Alan Sugar. Among the final five were South Asian contestants Amber-Rose Badrudin and Anisa Khan. Anisa wanted Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment to scale her Indian pizza business while Amber-Rose wished to enter and dominate the bubble tea market.
8 Top Bollywood Monarchs that Rule the Screen

2 weeks ago | desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal

Bollywood monarchs adorn Indian films with command and authority. These characters are carefully crafted, decorated with intricate costumes, and some of the most talented actors portray them. But behind the robes and ornaments are brave and smart monarchs who must make difficult decisions. The Hindi film industry has never shied away from building complicated characters. These kings and queens illustrate that.
10 Best Manoj Kumar Films to Remember Him By

3 weeks ago | desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal

On July 24, 1937, a boy was born in British India named Harikrishan Giri Goswami. When he was aged ten, his family shifted to Delhi due to the Partition of India. After pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hindu College, Harikrishan became interested in films. Having seen Shabnam (1949), starring his idol Dilip Kumar, the young man adopted the screen name of Manoj Kumar. His early experiences must have planted the seed for a patriotic fervour which would shine in his career in the years to come.
Legendary Actor & Filmmaker Manoj Kumar dies aged 87

3 weeks ago | desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal

Manoj Kumar sadly passed away on April 4, 2025, due to chronic heart-related complications. He was 87 years old. He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. Kumar was born on July 24, 1937, as Harikrishan Giri Goswami. Before entering the film industry, he gave himself the screen name of Manoj Kumar after Dilip Kumar’s character in Shabnam (1949). After making his debut in Fashion (1957), Kumar’s big break came with Kaanch Ki Gudiya (1961).
7 Captivating Bollywood Villain Songs

3 weeks ago | desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal

When it comes to celluloid baddies, few cinematic realms capitalise and captivate quite like Bollywood. Villain songs are energetic, robust, and they perfectly highlight the antagonistic nature of the characters onscreen. These characters have a charming charisma hidden under their malice, which makes the audience cheer for them. These numbers are unmissable factors, sung by extraordinary singers, performed by talented actors, and adorned with meaningful lyrics.
The Apprentice's Amber-Rose & Anisa make it to The Final 5

3 weeks ago | desiblitz.com | Manav Agrawal

In the latest episode of The Apprentice 2025, Amber-Rose Badrudin and Anisa Khan got selected into The Final Five. In other words, they made it to the penultimate stage of the competition and are just inches away from Lord Alan Sugar’s £250,000 investment. The latest episode of The Apprentice was broadcast on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The candidates were tasked with launching an environmentally conscious fashion brand and pitching them to major retailers.