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Alia Bhatt reminds Karan Johar of Kareena Kapoor
MUMBAI: Alia Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt’s darling daughter did create a stir as soon as she entered Bollywood. However this star-child did not have it easy at all! Auditioning with over 400 other girls to be cast as the sizzling ‘Shanaya’ in Student of the Year, this girl bagged the role to become the youngest GeNext star. Catch this beauty talk about her journey and her love for food only on zoOm’s show GeNext, Future of Bollywood.
Very few know that this dazzling diva was not always the ideal size, in fact the glam girl’s love for food & potatoes was so evident that she was lovingly called ‘Aalu’. Catch Karan Johar reveal how he was threatened by Alia’s sister for making her lose 14kgs for the role. Alia’s pretty face did help her win the part but her filmy nature and love for Bollywood is what sealed the deal! Much to Karan’s delight Alia reminds him of a similar heroine from a few years ago- the gorgeous and stunning Bebo aka Kareena Kapoor! Watch him reveal all this and more this Monday on zoOm. Alia has grown to be an icon of style and fashion for the youth. Don’t miss Punit Malhotra, Sidharth Malhotra, Sana Khan, Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt discuss what makes her a superstar!
Unlike her character Alia was never obsessed with or fond of shoes, bags and clothing but has now taken to them like never before. Catch this glam girl spill the beans on her school days and her lack of interest in studying only on GeNext. If this does not get you revving for more, catch Varun disclose his promise to Alia of setting her up with her ideal mate and how Darsheel Safary fits the bill! Don’t miss GeNext, Future of Bollywood to know more about this liberal and opinioned dad’s simple daughter this Monday only on zoOm
Tune in to GeNext, Future of Bollywood on Monday, 9th December 2013, 8 pm only on zoOm – India’s No. 1 Bollywood channel !
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BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
