MUMBAI: Brad Pitt told Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan that he doesn’t have the moves to star in Bollywood films as he promoted his new movie “War Machine” in Mumbai on Wednesday.
“I wouldn’t make it Bollywood because I can’t dance or sing,” said the American actor during an event with Khan in front of journalists in India’s financial capital.
Bollywood Hindi language movies are renowned for elaborate dance sequences and high-energy songs and Khan responded by telling Pitt he could easily learn.
“We can make anyone dance. I just spread my arms and do nothing, that’s a step,” joked the actor known as “King Khan.”
Pitt, who recently split from Angelina Jolie, arrived in Mumbai from Japan early on Wednesday for the latest stop on a promotional tour for Netflix movie “War Machine.”
The satirical war film, in which Pitt plays a hubristic United States general, releases on the popular streaming site on Friday.
Pitt, 53, was due to attend a screening of the film, directed by David Michod, in Mumbai later on Wednesday.
It was the star’s second high-profile visit to India after he accompanied ex-wife Jolie during her filming of “A Mighty Heart” in 2006.
Earlier this month Pitt opened up on his divorce from Jolie, admitting that heavy drinking had contributed to the breakdown of his marriage.
The Hollywood A-lister told GQ Magazine that he is now teetotal and in therapy. Jolie, 41, filed for divorce in September, citing irreconcilable differences.
‘I’d never make it in Bollywood,’ Brad Pitt tells Shah Rukh Khan
‘I’d never make it in Bollywood,’ Brad Pitt tells Shah Rukh Khan
Yara Alnamlah’s Moonglaze becomes first Saudi beauty brand at Sephora
- Launch is ‘celebration of cultural pride’ for entrepreneur
DUBAI: Moonglaze, founded by influencer, makeup artist and entrepreneur Yara Alnamlah, on Thursday launched at Sephora Middle East, the first Saudi beauty brand to do so.
For Alnamlah, the launch represented more than a business achievement and she told Arab News it was “a celebration of cultural pride.”
She added: “This achievement not only elevates Moonglaze’s presence on the world stage but also represents a major step forward for Saudi and Middle Eastern beauty voices in the global marketplace.
“What makes this moment truly groundbreaking is that it’s the first time a Saudi brand has entered Sephora’s retail ecosystem, both in store and online exclusively in the Middle East.
“This move showcases the growing influence, creativity, and excellence of Saudi and regional beauty innovators, and opens the door for local brands to shine alongside international leaders.
“Moonglaze’s debut at Sephora reflects a celebration of cultural pride, visionary entrepreneurship, and a renewed spotlight on beauty that resonates with diverse identities from Riyadh to the world.”
At Sephora Middle East, the brand’s full range will be available, including blush sticks, bronze pods, highlighter sticks and brushes, alongside the newly launched FEELS lip liners and MOODS water lip tints, which are debuting exclusively as part of the Sephora launch.
The creation of Moonglaze has been a personal journey shaped by Alnamlah’s background as a makeup artist.
“Our products are inspired by my belief in healthy, glowing skin as the foundation of any great makeup look,” she previously told Arab News, adding that this philosophy led her to begin the brand with skincare before expanding into color cosmetics.
Alnamlah added: “The idea of using makeup to highlight natural beauty rather than mask it is something that I wanted to reflect in every Moonglaze product.
“Growing up in Saudi Arabia, I’ve always been inspired by the cultural appreciation of beauty and the importance of glowing, radiant skin.”
The use of the word “moon” in the brand name references the Arabic term “qamar,” often used to describe someone as luminous, Alnamlah explained.
The Sephora launch follows the brand’s debut at Selfridges London in 2024.
