Air India Presents Power Creator Awards 2025: Bollywood's 'Badman' Gulshan Grover says 'playing a villain is extremely difficult'
The Air India Presents Power Creator Awards 2025, backed by The Times of India, honoured creators who are changing the game with their fresh, original content in areas like food, fashion, technology, beauty, travel and more.
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
Among the stars who joined the celebration was Bollywood's original 'Bad Man',
. The actor, known for his iconic villain roles in films like 'Ram Lakhan', 'Mohra' and 'Yes Boss', took to the stage to present an award and also shared what kind of content he would make if he became a digital creator himself.
'This is a very, very unusual award'
Gulshan Grover started his speech by praising the event and how it highlighted creators doing exceptional work.
He said, 'Congratulations to Times Entertainment for moving with times. In fact, moving ahead of times. This is a very, very unusual award being given to such tremendously talented people that we are aware of their work, partially, but we were not aware of how diverse work, how wonderful work is being done by such young talented people.'
Grover added,'There was so much interesting work being done by these creators. I am extremely happy that I came this evening to be part of this award.'
What content would he create?
When asked what kind of content he would create if he had a
channel, Gulshan Grover shared an interesting story.
'I was in Australia doing some live shows in different cities, and actor
, a friend of mine, and that I met him after a long time. Ashish does this food channel. He was also there, and wherever we went, he was constantly, constantly covering food, food, food. I said interesting, he is an actor and he found food, covering food, talking about food interesting.'
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
He said the thought stayed with him, 'When I came back to the hotel and I was thinking if I was to do this, what would it be? What is it that fascinates me?'
He added, 'Of course, being a bad man, being a villain on screen, doing this for multiple years is fascinating, interesting. I would like to sort of work around that. I would also like to meet, interview, and talk to people who have played these wonderful bad man roles.'
He continued with a bold opinion about acting, 'Because in my opinion, to be a hero, you need to be good looking and an average actor.
To be a bad man, you have to be a very, very good actor. It's because you are playing the same part over and over again. What you are going to do is known. That you are going to be bad, terrible. But how you present it, how you perform it, how you do it, how some fashion guy dresses you up, makes you look interesting, how the whole persona and everything works on screen, there are so many different facets.
'
He added, 'So therefore, playing a villain is extremely difficult.
So I would definitely like to cover all that.'
The Power Creator Awards 2025 is a celebration of the creative energy sweeping across the country's digital space. Co-powered by Nothing, and with Hilton as the official Hospitality Partner, the event brought together leading voices across categories.
Power Creator Awards shines the spotlight on India's digital trailblazers
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India.com
10 hours ago
- India.com
After Air India plane crash, Virat Kohli and Genelia D'Souza's controversial ad goes viral, it was banned due to...
Star cricketer Virat Kohli once had a crush on actress Genelia D'Souza. He mentioned in an interview that he admired her, but nothing ever developed between them. Genelia went on to date actor Riteish Deshmukh, and the two eventually got married. Virat, on the other hand, began dating actress Anushka Sharma, and the couple tied the knot in 2017. They first met during an ad shoot. Interestingly, before meeting Anushka, Virat had also done a commercial with Genelia Deshmukh for Fastrack, shot inside an aeroplane, a campaign that later became controversial. Controversial plane advertisement of Virat Kohli and Genelia D'Souza Virat and Genelia's advertisement created a stir online and was banned shortly after its release on Indian television. It was deemed too suggestive for the Indian audience and was pulled by the authorities due to its 'adult content'. The video featured Genelia as an air hostess who seduces 'pilot' Virat into having sex with her mid-air during an operational flight. The ad implied that the autopilot mode was introduced by airlines for such encounters. The advertisement is still available on YouTube, and netizens are now trolling Genelia, questioning why she agreed to be part of such a script. The caption of the video says, 'The ad of Genelia and Virat was so controversial that it got banned within its release.' Watch Virat Kohli-Genelia D'souza's viral advertisement here: The Reddit post went viral after an Air India passenger plane crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12 while en route to London. The ad of Genelia and virat was so controversial that it got banned within its release byu/Fuzzy_Tadpole_3117 inBollyBlindsNGossip Around 300 people lost their lives in this tragic accident. There were 242 people on board – 230 passengers, two pilots, and 10 crew members, when the aircraft crashed into a medical college just seconds after taking off for London Gatwick Airport from Ahmedabad. Of these, only one, an Indian-origin British national, survived the crash. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the victims.
Hans India
11 hours ago
- Hans India
Nikita Rawal reveals a surprising detail about late Air India crash crew member Lamnunthem Singson
Actress and producer Nikita Rawal has shared a surprising revelation about Lamnunthem Singson, a crew member who tragically died in the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Rawal revealed that Singson had recently auditioned for her upcoming reality show. Expressing her grief, the Garam Masala actress said she was devastated and in shock upon learning of his passing. Nikita stated, 'The news of the plane crash has devastated me. So many innocent lives lost for no reason. I am in pain. When I read the details of the crash and the departed souls, I saw Lamnunthem's name and photo, and I immediately remembered how she had come to audition for my reality show when I was casting.' 'There was so much of a spark and positivity in her eyes, and most importantly, there was a zeal to succeed and do something incredible in life. This just goes to show how unpredictable life is. Just about 15 days back, she was all charged up and pumped up wanting to be a part of a reality show, and today, she is no more. I am shocked and devastated. May this kind of thing never ever happen again in life. My prayers for all the souls who lost their lives in that flight, and may their families get the strength to bear with this horrendous loss.' Among the 241 people on board Air India Flight AI 171, which met with a tragic crash shortly after takeoff, was 26-year-old Lamnunthem Singson. The young crew member lost her life in the devastating incident that shocked the nation. Her mortal remains were transported from Ahmedabad to Dimapur via an IndiGo flight, where grieving family members, local community leaders, and officials gathered at the airport to receive her with solemn respect. Also among the cabin crew victims was 21-year-old Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma, hailing from Manipur's Thoubal district and a member of the Meitei community. She too lost her life in the fatal crash.
India.com
12 hours ago
- India.com
India's richest singer, charges Rs 15 lakh per concert, still doesn't own a house, name is..., not AR Rahman, Arijit Singh, Sonu Nigam, Diljit Dosanjh
Known for his soulful voice and energetic stage presence, this celebrated singer once captivated the small screen by joining a reality show hosted by Bollywood's beloved superstar. While his appearance stirred conversations in 2018, it's his musical journey that truly defines his legacy. With a fan base that spans continents, he commands packed arenas and delivers unforgettable live performances, which have earned him the title of Bhajan Samrat. The Bhajan Samrat Of Singing Community Here we are talking about renowned singer Anup Jalota, popularly referred to as Bhajan Samrat, who was born on July 29, 1953. He began accompanying his father, Purshottam Das Jalota, who also sang bhajans, at the tender age of 7. Over time, Anup became one of the most renowned bhajan singers in India. Some of his most iconic bhajans include 'Aisi Laagi Lagan,' 'Main Nahi Makhan Khayo,' 'Rang De Chunariya,' 'Jag Me Sundar Hai Do Naam', and 'Chadariya Jhini Re Jhini.' His extensive record sales of bhajan albums have led to a significant net worth. According to Bharat Ojha, who manages his financial affairs, Anup earns nearly Rs 2 crore each month, as he revealed to Dainik Bhasakr in 2018 regarding his concert earnings both domestically and internationally. He mentioned that Anup typically charges between 8 to 10 lakh rupees for performances in India, which usually last between 45 minutes to an hour. His team consists of six members: five musicians and one female singer. On average, they perform 12 to 15 concerts in India each month, translating to earnings that range from 20 lakh to 1 crore rupees. For international shows, Anup charges around 15 to 16 lakh rupees per concert and does 3 to 4 concerts monthly. He is particularly popular in countries with a large Indian diaspora, and the demand for his performances there is substantial, contributing to an estimated monthly income of 60 lakh rupees from abroad. Anup Jalota's Personal Life Anup Jalota's personal life has also attracted attention due to his three marriages. In a 2024 interview with The Times of India, Anup discussed his marital history, stating, 'Sonali (Sheth) was my first wife, but we faced difficulties, leading to the end of our marriage. I'm happy she found a new partner in Roop Kumar Rathod. My second marriage to Bina (Bhatia) lasted only a year due to our differences and a lack of understanding between us. After experiencing lessons from these two unsuccessful marriages, I finally married Medha (Gujral), and we enjoyed a happy 21-year marriage. We have a son, Aryamann, who resides in New York. Sadly, Medha battled health issues and passed away in November 2014.' Since Aryamann lives in New York and does not stay with him, the bhajan singer has sold all his properties and currently owns no home in India. The 71-year-old artist has expressed in several interviews that he wishes to spare his son the burden of dealing with the formalities of selling his father's house after his death. Anup Jalota also participated in Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 12 in 2018. He was evicted from the show after surviving for 6 weeks.
