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HT Leadership Summit 2021 concludes with a reflection on 'New World Order'
Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2021 Live Updates: Over 5 days, the event saw dignitaries from the world of politics, finance, law, sports, and entertainment coming together to hold discussions on a variety of topics, ideating what it means to be living through changing times in India.
Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2021 Live Updates: The 19th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit closed on Saturday as Union ministers Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman talked about the government’s plan for the country along with other icons, who deliberated and put forward their ideas on a new world order....Read More
Shah and Sitharaman were not the only leaders from their field who talked about politics and the issues facing the country. Chief ministers of Punjab and Chhattisgarh—Charanjit Singh Channi and Bhupesh Baghel—weighed in on the upcoming elections in their states amid the challenges facing their Congress party.
As Channi spoke about bringing in changes in Punjab after being appointed the chief minister amid a power tussle in the party, Baghel declared the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party will not stand a chance in the upcoming states poll, especially in Uttar Pradesh.
The last day of HTLS 2021 also saw Olympic gold medallists Avani Lekhara, Sunil Antil, and Bajrang Punia talk about the grit and glory of the sports they play. In one of the seven sessions, Supreme Court judge Justice UU Lalit shed light on the legal system and called for changes so that those seeking justice are not disappointed.
Actors Anil Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor were in attendance in the very last session of HTLS 2021 as they talked about how Bollywood plotted to take on the pandemic and their growth as performers while steering through the challenges of the tinsel town. Catch the LIVE updates of Day 5 of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2021:
HT Leadership Summit 2021 concludes with a reflection on 'New World Order'
The 19th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit closed on Saturday as leaders from the world of politics, finance, sports, and entertainment reflected on and put forward their ideas on a new world order.
Anil Kapoor offers to dance for audience
Anil Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor dance together, him in Mumbai and her in Delhi. “Music band hogaya (Music has stopped),” he screamed at a point.
Anil Kapoor on focussing on one project at a time
Anil Kapoor appreciates the new trend of signing fewer movies and concentrating on one project at a time. “I don't think actors today don't bother,” he said.
Janhvi's advice for Khushi Kapoor
“Our parents have made us relatively sensible girls. It's not easy for us to deviate,” Janvhi says about Khushi and herself. Her younger sister is reportedlty set to make her Bollywood debut.
Janhvi Kapoor imitates Anil Kapoor
Upon request from Sonal Kalra, Janhvi imitated her uncle Anil Kapoor and exposed his eating habits and love for food.
Anil Kapoor remembers Sridevi
“I would compare her to all-time greats of world cinema,” Anil Kapoor on Sridevi.
Janhvi says Anil was Sridevi's favourite co-star
Janhvi, remembering her mother, late actor Sridevi, said that Anil used to touch her feet every time they'd meet. He now wishes to do the same with Janhvi.
Anil Kapoor doesn't want to play Janhvi's dad
Anil Kapoor joked about how Janhvi should recommend him for her next movie. Anil, however, said he will not play her father. Janhvi suggested he play her brother.
Anil calls himself the accidental star of the family
Anil Kapoor called himself the ‘accidental’ star of the family. "Sanjay and Boney are good looking, they are the stars.'
Anil Kapoor talks about his mistakes
Anil Kapoor says he was called an outsider when he joined movies while Sunny Deol and Kumar Gaurav were called insiders. He added that his mistakes could be ignored but their's could not as they had their fathers' big names to live up to.
Janhvi Kapoor on nepotism debate
Janhvi says that for a long time she was apologetic about being born to famous parents. “I did get my first film relatively easier than other people and it’s important to acknowledge that,” she said. However, she said that she works hard and looks forward to the day when people say that the opportunity she got was justified.
Anil Kapoor is proud of his family
“Really appreciate my nieces and nephews that they are so close to each other, despite dark social media. Very proud of every member of the family,” Anil added.
Anil Kapoor on his ‘thick skin’
“I being in films for so many year, I have a thick skin. It affects me but not as much as it would affect a Janhvi, Sonam, Rhea, Harsh or an Arjun,” he said.
Anil jokes paparazzi doesn't click his pics
Anil Kapoor joked that Mumbai paparazzi doesn't like to click his photos and only Janhvi. He did add that Instagram is a great platform.
Janhvi on online trolling
Janhvi speaks about ‘new world order’ where anybody and everybody can judge each other on social media. She added that her whole family has been subjected to criticism their whole lives. “Used to the critiquing. We as a family have been used to it for a long time," she said.
Anil Kapoor on what OTT and theatre movies need
“Cinema and OTT want all kind of content but it has to be believable and entertaining,” says Anil Kapoor.
Janhvi Kapoor on OTT vs theatres
“No one can recreate the experience of theatres,” says Janhvi about competition among theatres and OTT.
Janhvi Kapoor and Anil Kapoor join chat
Janhvi Kapoor greets Anil Kapoor with ‘hi chachu’ as he joins in through video call. The actor could not join in person due to mandatory quarantine.
HTLS Day 5: Finance minister signs off, stay tuned for session with the Kapoors
In the concluding session of the day and event, HT entertainment and lifestyle editor Sonal Kalra will be talking to actors Anil Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor.
Finance minister on Budget expectations
To some extent, the emphasis on infrastructure spending will continue: Finance minister on upcoming Budget expectations
Omicron not a ‘threat’, but certainly a challenge: Finance minister
“Don't want to consider Omicron a ‘threat’, but it's certainly a challenge. So are supply-side issues,” says the finance minister.
Direct and indirect taxes must have predictability, says finance minister
No major concern about money reaching states: Fin min
“As Centre's revenue collection improved, we started pushing money back to the states. I don't think there are any major concerns about resources reaching the states.” - Finance minister
By early January, edible items in short supply will be back: Finance minister
By early January, edible items in short supply are expected to be back in the market, it should solve current shelf-life issues: Nirmala Sitharaman
