Well-known American socialite Paris Hilton landed in Mumbai on Wednesday for the launch of her new fragrance range, Ruby Rush. Hotel heiress, businesswoman, and fragrance empress was in India for a two-day trip and gave off complete desi vibes, impressing her Indian fans. Hilton chose to give her designers a break and slid into ethnic attires by Indian designer Shubhika Sharma, who owns the label Papa Don’t Preach.
Taking to her official Instagram account, Paris not only gave a shout-out to the local designer and showcased the jewellery and outfits that she received as gifts during her brief India visit but also revealed how she loves “wearing and supporting local designers” whenever she is travelling.
Sharing a video montage of all four looks on Instagram, Hinton wrote in the caption, “Love wearing and supporting local designers when I travel. In love with these gorgeous looks from Indian designer Papa Don’t Preach by Shubhika, styled by Marta Del Rio. Which one should I wear to my Paris Hilton Fragrances Launch today?” She added a series of emojis to her caption.
Hilton also took to Instagram Stories and wrote to the designer label, “Thank you for all the gorgeous gifts.” She also dropped a slew of videos on Instagram Stories displaying the red jumpsuit with a plunging neckline and sequined netted silver gloves, which she chose to wear to her fragrance launch event in Mumbai. She completed her look with emerald jewellery, red sunglasses, and open tresses. Along with a fire emoji, she wrote, “Fit (outfit) check.”
This was Paris Hilton’s fourth visit to India, as per reports, and she made the best of it. She visited the country in 2011 and later in 2012 to Goa.
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The actress defended her claim that acting demands more than desk jobs in a recent interview.
She said office workers can "chill out" during work hours, unlike film stars.
Fans and working professionals called her comments privileged and out of touch.
The backlash started after her appearance on Amazon Prime's Two Much with Kajol & Twinkle.
Critics pointed out the financial gap and support systems actors have compared to regular employees.
Kajol probably didn't expect this reaction when she sat down with Twinkle Khanna on Two Much. But her comments about actors working harder than people with 9-to-5 jobs have blown up, and not in a good way.
Fans slam Kajol after she says actors work harder than regular employees sparking online outrage Getty Images
The comments that started it all
Kajol was speaking out about her earlier comments on Two Much with Kajol & Twinkle on Amazon Prime, where she said actors work harder than most people. This time she was explaining why she thinks that.
She told The Hollywood Reporter India that her days are full of shoots, events, and very early flights. One day involved waking at 5 AM to catch a flight to Jaipur for a 3 PM event.
But it was her take on regular jobs that got people talking. She claimed desk workers don't need to be "100% present" and can take breaks, "chill out," and relax while working. She kept coming back to the unending scrutiny actors face like the feeling of always being watched or something as simple as how you cross your legs or who's snapping a picture in the background becomes a constant calculation. You have to be switched on, she insisted, all the time.
The internet, frankly, was having none of it. YouTube and Reddit exploded with responses. "For the kind of remuneration actors are paid, they shouldn't have a problem working 12 hours a day for 4 days a week," one user wrote. Another pointed out that films typically take 3-4 months to shoot, while regular jobs run year-round.
The responses got more pointed. "Vanity mein naps or massages bhi toh hum lete hain," a Reddit user commented, referencing the comfort of vanity vans. Someone else joked: "If you work poorly, you get fired. If you act poorly, you get a Filmfare award."
The bluntest response yet? "Respectfully, Kajol, shut up."
Nobody denies acting is demanding. Long hours, public pressure, and constant judgement are very real. But comparing it to regular employment ignores some major differences.
Most people work 12 months a year with two weeks' holiday if they're lucky. They don't have spot boys fetching drinks or vanity vans for rest breaks. One netizen nailed it: "A working parent's schedule is continuous, every single day, with no wrap-up party or off-season."
Online erupts as Kajol defends claim that acting demands more than everyday 9-to-5 workGetty Images
There's also the money. While her fee for a single film is probably more than most people earn in a year, she says that doesn’t make the work easy. Still, it does provide a comfort that regular employees don’t have. Kajol has not yet replied to the backlash.
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