Sonali's Society: Pretty in Pink

Pretty in pinkMasked up and hydrated outside a Bandra gym on Wednesday Jacqueline Fernandez is clearly crushing those 2026 fitness resolutions mdash and with good reason The Bollywood belle has been ldquohere there are everywhererdquo this month with her face on a billboard in Times Square and even shooting with Maye Musk That itinerary itself requires serious staminaOn the right trackWhile Neil Diamond fans across the globe are counting down the days until his latest album drops on May 8 Indiarsquos own Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly among the frontrunners For the man who made a cricketcrazy country even more manic music has always been the silent coach in the corner of the locker roomNeil DiamondFrom U2 and Dire Straits to Michael Jackson Sachin has a varied list of favourites including local legends like his beloved Asha Bhosle and the inimitable Kishore Kumar Some days Sachin says music helped to charge him up On others he used it to calm downOur inhouse cricket nut shares the story of his encounter with Sachinrsquos mobile library of zen from back in the day It was a December evening in 1996 Kanpur was buzzing on the eve of the third Test against South Africa In those simpler times an interview sometimes meant sitting in the captainrsquos hotel room where the air was thick with the scent of willow and the hum of a portable music system When asked how he hauled his music across continents Sachin pulled out a simple packedtothebrim disc pouch Hidden in its folds was a real curveball Neil Diamondrsquos Up on the RoofSachin TendulkarSeeing that CD in his collection was like witnessing a perfect straight drive mdash unexpected sophisticated and flawlessly timed As we prepare for Diamondrsquos new release that Kanpur memory reminds us that legends recognise legends Whether itrsquos a stadium of billions or a solitary room in Kanpur the rhythm of a champion is always set to the right trackLeading manrsquos new scriptI donrsquot know what it is about Vijay Varma that works but the man always wears clothes so well Even a basic structured vest and baggy pants feel like a highfashion moment when hersquos the one breathing in them but that isnrsquot why our sighting of the Matka King star on Tuesday night has us in a tizzyAaliyah QureishiSince his quiet breakup with Tamannaah Bhatia last year hersquos had everyone wondering about his personal life mdash and hersquos offered up precious little for us to feast on as information in this regard So when we spotted him at Mizu in Bandra with actor Aaliyah Qureishi our excitement was off the charts Dressed down in a casual olive and black outfit Aaliyah looked delightfully unbothered mdash exiting the eatery with a polite thank you to the staffVijay VarmaIn a neighbourhood where the lsquowhorsquos whorsquo is less likely to cause a stir than the lsquowhorsquos doing whatrsquo this pairing feels like the ultimate plot twist Now whether they are swapping scripts or just enjoying the cityrsquos best hamachi the vibe is clear mdash lowkey highintellect and effortlessly coolBeyond the burnersThe celebratory echoes of Sanjeev Kapoorrsquos birthday continue to resonate across the culinary landscape nearly a fortnight after his big day It is a testament to the master chefrsquos enduring influence that heartfelt tributes are still pouring in from the industryrsquos heaviest hittersSanjeev KapoorVikas Khanna shared a poignant note reflecting on Kapoorrsquos role as a pioneer who paved the way for an entire generation of Indian chefs while Ranveer Brar offered a characteristically soulful salute acknowledging him as the North Star of the professional kitchenWhile the digital world erupted in praise we hear the man of the hour opted for a more profound connection IRL Sanjeev and his wife Alyona spent the milestone at the Brahma Kumaris headquarters in Mount Abu Immersed in a meditation retreat the couple traded the clatter of pans for the stillness of the Aravallis In an era of loud celebrations Kapoorrsquos choice to find lsquopeace of mindrsquo over lsquopiece of cakersquo is perhaps his most sophisticated recipe yetSurgeon of speedUnderscored by his latest appearance at the Buddh International Circuit this month Dr Shriram Nene appears to have pivoted from the operating room to the pit lane with the kind of precision that makes professional racers sweat While Mumbairsquos elite are content with being driven Shriram is busy conquering the Passione Ferrari Club Challenge clocking laps at Yas Marina Bahrain and Jeddah Clearly cars arenrsquot just a hobby for this highprofile hubby mdash his is a highoctane pursuit of the 300 kmph clubDr Shriram Nene and Madhuri DixitFrom drifting on the Ferrari Niseko Ice Drive in Japan to maxing out supercars at NATRAX Nenersquos garage mdash featuring a Ferrari 296 GTS a Porsche 911 Turbo S and a McLaren 750S mdash is a statement in itself His recent stint at the Buddh Circuit proved that while Madhuri brings the lsquoDhak Dhakrsquo he brings the roar of a V6 hybrid mdash and the combination is electric She owns the spotlight while he owns the asphalt and together theyrsquore the ultimate dualengine powerhouse