Where: Theatre Royal, Royal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2TR
What: The Pagrav Dance Company presents a contemporary Kathak production that taps into the competitive chaos, creativity, and colour of Uttarayan, the world-famous international kite festival of Gujarat.
www.theatreroyal.com
AIMA BAIG, SAJJAD ALI AND THE LEO TWINS
When: Saturday June 4
Where: Indigo at The O2, 205 Peninsula Square, London SE10 0ES What: The talented singers and musicians team up for a concert filled with familiar hits, and upbeat energy.
www.theo2.co.uk
PRIYA PURUSHOTHAMAN – LIVE
When: Saturday June 11
Where: Rose House, Barningham Way, off Kingsbury Road, London NW9 8UP
What: An Indian classical and semiclassical vocal concert headlined by an upcoming music star, who has received specialised training.
www.eventbrite.com
BOTOWN: THE SOUL OF BOLLYWOOD
When: Saturday June 11
Where: Newhampton Arts Centre, Dunkley Street, Wolverhampton WV1 4AN
What: The Bollywood band of multicultural musicians perform classic Hindi film music with a groovy and unique soul funk twist.
www.eventbrite.com
SWATI NATEKAR
When: Sunday June 12
Where: St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5RR
What: The UK-based classical, ghazal and world music singer, songwriter and composer headlines a concert where she will show off her remarkable range in the Indian musical genres. She is accompanied by Sunil Jadhav (keyboard) and Alok Verma (tabla).
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk
MUMBAI MASALA
When: Saturday June 18 – Sunday August 28
Where: Proud City, 1 Mark Lane, Opposite Fenchurch Street Station, London EC3R 7AH
What: Spicy new immersive Bollywood musical experience, featuring hip shaking dances, heart breaking romance, hilarious comedy, and delectable cuisine.
www.proudcabaret.com
Shaan
SHAAN: LOVE – IN CONCERT
When: Saturday June 18 and Sunday June 19
Where: Indigo at The O2, 205 Peninsula Square, London SE10 0ES; and De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester LE1 7RU
What: The popular Indian singing star returns to the UK for two exclusive shows, where he will perform his biggest hits and great classics.
What: An enchanting evening of Indian classical dance featuring talented British Asian performers, which has been curated by leading company Jaivant Patel Dance.
www.wlv.ac.uk/arena-theatre
JUBIN NAUTIYAL
When: Saturday June 25 and Sunday June 26
Where: Morningside Arena, 31 Charter Street, Leicester LE1 3UD; and OVO Arena, Arena Square, Engineers Way, London HA9 0AA.
What: The popular singer delivers a hit-filled concert with a full live band.
www.ticketmaster.co.uk
USTAD SHAHID PARVEZ KHAN
When: Friday July 1 and Saturday July 2
Where: St George’s Bristol, Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5RR; and Kings Place 90 York Way, London N1 9AG
What: The globally acclaimed sitar maestro embarks on a UK tour. Accompanied by Sanju Sahai on tabla, he will deliver a culturally rich concert. Check website for further tour dates.
www.asianartsagency.co.uk
THEATRE
LIFE OF PI
When: Until Sunday September 4
Where: Wyndham’s Theatre, 32-36 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0DA
What: Theatre play based on Yann Martel’s Man Booker Prize-winning novel of the same name, which revolves around the sole human survivor of a shipwreck stuck on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger, as they battle to survive an epic voyage across the ocean.
www.londontheatre.co.uk
THE FATHER AND THE ASSASSIN
When: Until Saturday June 18
Where: Olivier Theatre, National Theatre, Upper Ground, London SE1 9PX
What: The new play by Anupama Chandrasekhar follows the real-life story of Nathuram Godse over 30 years during India’s fight for independence, from being a devout follower of Mahatma Gandhi to assassinating him.
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
LOTUS BEAUTY
When: Until Saturday June 18
Where: Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, London NW3 3EU
What: Salon set comedy-drama written by Satinder Chohan and directed by Pooja Ghai, which follows the intertwined lives of five multigenerational women and looks at the power of community.
www.hampsteadtheatre.com
MRS KAPOOR’S DAUGHTER’S WEDDING (REBOOT)
When: Saturday June 11
Where: The Alexandra, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham B5 4DS
What: The acclaimed stage comedy continues the tour of its reboot and invites audiences into an Asian household preparing for a wedding, but this time with social distancing, Zoom events and adapting to the new normal.
What: Two Marathi language plays will be staged in one day. Tu Mhanshil Tasa, which revolves around a married couple, will be staged at 12.05pm. Sarkha Kahitari Hotay, which is a comedy about a fearful man, is staged at 4.30pm.
www.becktheatre.org.uk
COMEDY
Anuvab Pal
BRING THE LAUGHTER
When: Tuesday June 12
Where: Frog and Bucket Comedy Club, 102 Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LJ
What: Laughter-filled comedy show featuring stand-up talents Tommy Sandhu, Tez Ilyas, Anuvab Pal and Nabil Abdulrashid.
www.luventertainment.co.uk
ROMESH RANGANATHAN – THE CYNIC’S MIXTAPE
When: Tuesday June 14 – Wednesday June 15
Where: Leeds Grand Theatre, 46 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU
What: The standup comedian delivers a brutally honest laughter-filled show about all the things he finds unacceptable, including why trying to save the environment is a scam and why none of us are truly free. Check website for further tour dates.
What: The Consulate General of India in Birmingham is organising free and weekly dance classes on its premises. Participants need to register beforehand and will be allocated places on first come first serve basis.
www.eventbrite.com
FULL DAY INDIAN VEGETARIAN COOKERY COURSE
When: Saturday June 11
Where: Hounslow, London
What: A trip to the local Indian shop to learn about ingredients will be followed by a practical hands-on cooking course learning how to make a variety of Indian dishes, along with learning how to use spices to add a depth of flavour.
www.cookingwithmonisha.com
SRI LANKAN COOKERY CLASS
When: Thursday June 16
Where: Holdspace Wynford Hall, Risinghill Street, London N19SY
What: Chef Jahan will teach delicious, authentic Sri Lankan dishes followed by a sit-down meal, with a fun, laid-back homestyle experience.
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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