Actor and entrepreneur Tamannaah Bhatia has shared insights into her evolving philosophy regarding money and business growth, emphasizing that her primary drive centers on creating real impact rather than simply accumulating material assets. The actor, who made her acting debut at the young age of 15 in the 2005 film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra and later starred in the Telugu film Sree, has expanded her professional horizons significantly over the years.

In 2026, she ventured further into business by introducing her everyday luxury label, Tamannaah Fine Jewellery. While speaking to a media outlet, the entrepreneur discussed how her perspective on business and financial growth has shaped her career choices.

A focus on scale, influence, and giving back

Reflecting on her current journey, Bhatia pointed out that financial accumulation has its limits due to marginal utility. She stated that her true motivation lies in the actual process of generating value, shaping a distinct identity, and building something substantial. For her, focusing purely on a grander vision naturally leads to financial success.

“I feel like if you don’t scale, it is just a disservice to the vision itself,” Bhatia said during the interview, highlighting that scaling up allows her to establish a wider reach and influence, which brings her fulfillment. She further explained that philanthropy and giving back to society should not be treated as a one-time event delayed for the future, but rather as an ongoing effort integrated directly into the process of building a business.

A multi-faceted career path

Bhatia’s career spans nearly 90 films across the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu film industries, including major projects like Baahubali, Oopiri, and Aranmanai 4. Beyond traditional cinema, she has found success with popular musical numbers and has transitioned effectively into streaming platforms, headlining several OTT projects such as Jee Karda, Aakhiri Sach, and Do You Wanna Partner.

According to reports, her net worth stands above Rs 100 crore, supported by her extensive acting commitments, brand endorsements, and business ventures. Her personal assets include a sea-facing apartment in Mumbai featuring unique elements like a specialized aquarium and a spacious balcony jacuzzi.

Veteran chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who has spent decades teaching India how to cook through iconic shows like Khana Khazana, recently shared a little-known story from his career. During an appearance on journalist Vir Sanghvi’s podcast Culinary Culture, Kapoor revealed that he repeatedly turned down the offer to host the popular cooking reality show MasterChef India during its initial seasons. The reason behind his refusal was a unique payment condition: he wanted to be compensated more than Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar.

The symbolic condition that stalled his entry

According to Kapoor, the show’s producers had been approaching him since its very first season. While most professionals would readily accept such an opportunity, Kapoor did the exact opposite because the makers initially refused to meet his specific condition.

“I told them that if you want me on the show, you have to pay me more than Akshay Kumar,” Kapoor recalled during the podcast.

Clarifying his stance, the culinary expert explained that his demand was never about the money itself. Instead, requesting an extra rupee was a symbolic gesture aimed at securing professional recognition and respect for his expertise in the culinary field. When the show’s producers refused to comply with this demand during the early stages, Kapoor firmly declined the project, stating, “I am not coming. I will not do it.”

A change of stance in season 3

The deadlock eventually broke when the makers approached him again while preparing for the third season of MasterChef India. This time around, the producers felt his presence was absolutely necessary for the show’s success. Kapoor remembered being told that it would be a major setback if the MasterChef format failed to succeed in India. Understanding his value, the producers ultimately accepted his condition for the third season, and Kapoor confirmed that they paid him more than everyone else.

How social media reacted to the revelation

After video clips from the podcast circulated online, internet users largely supported the chef’s historical stance. Many commentators pointed out that his demand was not a reflection of arrogance, but rather a justified move to protect the dignity of his profession.

Social media users noted that a specialized cooking show should naturally position a culinary expert ahead of a mainstream actor in terms of authority and financial compensation. One user commented that an actor earning more than a professional chef on a culinary show is not a positive sign, while another praised Kapoor for knowing his worth and maintaining humility by demanding just Re 1 more rather than an exorbitant amount.

Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai added another milestone to his growing international career by becoming one of the fastest batters to reach 50 sixes in One Day Internationals (ODIs) during the third ODI against India national cricket team. Omarzai achieved the feat with two maximums in the match, entering an elite list of power-hitters in ODI cricket.

Omarzai and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi stitched together a 105-run partnership to rebuild the innings after Afghanistan faced early setbacks. Omarzai’s innings came to an end after he played a crucial role in Afghanistan’s recovery.

Omarzai among fastest batters to 50 ODI sixes

With this achievement, Omarzai reached the 50-sixes mark in just 36 ODI innings. According to the record list, only Corey Anderson and Liam Livingstone got there faster, taking 32 and 34 innings respectively. Omarzai is now the joint third-fastest batter to reach 50 ODI sixes, sharing the position with Muhammad Waseem after both achieved the milestone in 36 innings.

Fastest to 50 ODI sixes (by innings):

• Corey Anderson – 32 innings
• Liam Livingstone – 34 innings
• Azmatullah Omarzai – 36 innings
• Muhammad Waseem – 36 innings
• Shimron Hetmyer – 38 innings
• Harry Brook – 38 innings

Notably, no Indian batter features among the top five fastest players to reach 50 ODI sixes.

Equals Shahidi’s record against India

Omarzai’s half-century also helped him match captain Hashmatullah Shahidi’s record for the most ODI fifties by an Afghanistan batter against India. Both players now have two ODI half-centuries against the Indian team.

The latest achievement further highlights Omarzai’s importance to Afghanistan’s ODI setup, where he has established himself as one of the team’s most impactful all-rounders in recent years.