A lack of respect for women is a cultural issue, not just a 'Delhi problem', says Gul Panag, who's lived in the capital and was once molested in the middle of a marathon here You went on record a couple of years ago to say that a woman can't be out on Delhi roads without feeling unsafe. Do you still believe that's the case? First of all, I want to… more

Mumbai: Actress Gul Panag, who is the face of the adventure campaign Kingfisher Blue Mile, said it's a general convention that adventurous people are mad. "Adventure to me is about pushing my limits, pushing my endurance limits and taking extremely calculated risks," the actress told IANS on a telephonic interview. "Most people think adventure is being reckless. The typical person out there thinks, 'People who are adventurous are actually mad'.… more

Actress Gul Panag unveiled photographer Nisheeth Bhatt's exhibition on photography 'The Melted Core', which is on till Nov 10 at Jehangir Art Gallery in the city. The evening saw guests from the Bollywood, fashion and music fraternities appreciating the high-end art pieces on display.  Nisheeth, who is a Chandigarh-based lawyer and photographer, said, "Gul and I go back a long way. The reason why I wanted her to inaugurate the… more

Gul Panag wrote on Twitter before leaving for Delhi: “Congratulations Samsung Mobile India on the launch of the Galaxy Note 4 and the Gear S. Can't wait to check it out in detail. Delhi. I love technology.” Also clicked at the launch was Asim Warsi, VP, Mobile & IT, Samsung India, who said: “The new device exhibits people inspired innovation with its unique combination of an enhanced S Pen, large… more

There are no doubts about the fitness of former beauty queen Gul Panag. She has an energetic schedule which she is able to manage only because she aims towards 'wellness' and not towards just being 'fit'. Even after wedding, her attitude towards 'wellness' has not dimmed, rather she is actively following her regime so that she can 'marginally remain active at 70'.  While campaigning got hectic for her and there… more

Prevention and Women’s Health India launched the second edition of the Running Challenge, From Minutes to Miles. Gul Panag, actor, activist and fitness enthusiast, inaugurated the campaign and pledged her support as the chief motivator to the group of women who enrolled.  The event, hosted by Fio Cookhouse & Bar, at Epicuria Mall, New Delhi, saw an intimate gathering of 60 women of all ages. This is the second edition… more

Gul Panag can wear many hats with ease. She is a model, actress and an adventure junkie and is passionate about every endeavour of hers. The former Miss India was in the City recently for the ‘Kingfisher Blue Mile Campout’, an event held to select adventure enthusiasts for a trek to the Everest Base Camp.  Even as the beauty indulged in an array of adventure activities like kayaking and rappelling,… more

Gul Panag talks about how she manages to devote time to acting, activism, politics and fitness. Actor, model and former beauty queen Gul Panaag, is a woman of substance, who without being swayed by the general sentiments is able to take a stand and justify it. “Dhoop” was her debut film in 2003 and since then she has worked in “Dor”, “Manorama Six Feet Under”, “Hello”, “Straight” and others apart… more

Gul Panag's texts to me, as we fix up the interview have a smattering of emoticons. Not the regular smileys, but distinct stuff that make me LOL. When I meet the lithe, lean, dimpled Gul, it's as if the emoticons have come alive. She is animated, speaks in crisp and powerful sentences and jumps out of the couch-thrice-to show me the right form for push-ups and hamstring stretches. Gul has… more

The best part about being an army kid.  The sense of patriotism, the chance to travel, being disciplined and the opportunity to serve the nation before the self. You have been a national-level debater. What is your secret weapon to win arguments?  You have to acknowledge both sides in an argument, but put your side across more articulately than your opponent. And do your research. One thing no one knows… more