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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/uVFdUvYHow was your birthday? How did you celebrate?
I had shot a song the previous day for 16 hours. I was completely exhausted, which is a nice feeling. It makes you feel important (smiles). Hence, I was at home on my birthday and I chilled with my family and friends. Moreover, the FIFA finals was going on and I have been following the World Cup from the start. I had to see it and it was exhilarating. We saw the match on a projector. There was food, drinks and my loved ones with me. It was just perfect!
Could you share more details about the song that you shot a day before your birthday?
It was an item number, for a Telugu film. It’s the first item number of my career. I must have refused 100-200 item song offers in my career till date. I am finally at a place in life where I am mature enough to handle it. I had my doubts about taking it up because I have always been like ‘I am not the item girl type’. But then I decided to move beyond my comfort zone. And it was fun and a good experience.
Before you went down South, you had mentioned in an interview that you had had apprehensions since you felt that South films are too revealing and loud…
I believe that it always comes down to choice. Different types of films are being made in abundance. You just have to choose whatever you are comfortable with. A lot of films that are revealing and are loud are being made even now. As an actor, you know your limits. I drew mine as soon as I entered the industry. That hasn’t really changed.
In the same interview, you also revealed that you got an offer from Hollywood but you refused it…
Yes, because there was absolute full-on nudity in that film. Although they tried to adapt and adjust as per the sensibilities of Indian cinema, it was still quite a bit for me. Maybe another Indian actress would have been comfortable doing it. At that point, in time, it was a shocker for me. I was like ‘No way I am doing it’.
If I look at your recent filmography, it seems like you have been selective in your projects nowadays…
I have always been too selective and that’s not a good thing. I should be a little bit less finicky in life. But I have this thing that everything needs to be correct and as per my comfort zone. But that never happens. If anything, I would like to be a little more flexible.
Have you regretted turning down a film that you were offered?
Not really. That’s because whenever I have refused, it is for a very solid reason and I have always been sure of the reason. So, ifs and buts don’t arise. You do feel bad that you turned down an offer. But I won’t say I have ever had any regrets.
In recent times, the concept of pan-Indians has become common. Since you have worked down South as well in Bollywood, would you like to do one such film?
Absolutely. It’s a brilliant time that Indian cinema is literally coming together for the first time. That’s how it should be. There was so much division between different regional industries and all these lines are now blurring.
Also, you have worked with so many filmmakers and also actors like Balakrishna and Allu Arjun…
Oh yes. It’s been a great journey for me. I didn’t even ask for so much.
Looking at your Hindi films, it seems like some of them never got a chance as they were not well-promoted be it Kaashh… Mere Hote (2009), Bezubaan Ishq (2015), Love You Loktantra (2022) etc. Your thoughts?
Speaking of Love You Loktantra, the producer Ameet Mehta did a good job considering the star cast, post-Covid scenario. He managed to get the film in cinemas and put up 500-600 hoardings around. As a new producer, I am proud of him and I have no complaints about his work. The other producers, however, were too new or too naïve. They didn’t know what was going on or to even make a film. It was difficult then and it’s more difficult for such people now. Hence, now when I get movie offers, one of the first questions I ask is how the producers plan to release the project.
Would you be interested to do reality shows?
I have been getting offers but I’ve kept it aside for now because I don’t feel I have done enough. I started very early and right now, the roles that are coming my way are the ones I would have loved to play back then. I like characters that have negative or grey shades and where not everything is about looking beautiful or being the love interest. There’s so much complexity to female characters now. That’s something I always wanted. Moreover, I have taken my career very lightly. I haven’t really done or pushed the way an actor should do. So, I want to do that for some time now. And then maybe do one kickass reality show and tell people who I am, where I have come from and the difference I want to make. I do want to share information.
You must as I could barely find your interviews…
Oh yes. I am a very ‘anti-social’ person. It’s very sad. And I am the exact opposite of how I look. I may doll up but I am a tomboy. No one knows that. For me, smiling and looking pretty on screen is like ‘Oh god, now I have put the tomboy down and get the girl up’!
The songs of Lucky – No Time For Love (2005) are memorable even today and a lot of music channels keep playing it throughout the year…
Honestly, at that time, I didn’t even know the magnitude of that film or of my debut Telugu film, Ullasamga Utsahamga (2008). That’s because we don’t come from a film background. For me, it was simply doing my work and moving on. I could never understand the value of a hit film. I am fortunate to have done these films, though.
Though you have done so much work, and yet all news reports and headlines related to you begin with the tag ‘Aishwarya Rai lookalike’…
That tag won’t go as that is how I was introduced to the industry. And when I am in front of the media every day is when this tag will go. So many people have asked me ‘Why don’t you get your airport look clicked?’ I guess when I indulge in these activities is when these comparisons will stop. But since I appear in front of the media once a year, the recollecting factor of them would be that (me being an Aishwarya lookalike). I completely understand why they write so.
Personally, it was sad to see it as there’s so much to you…
But they don’t know that, right? I am not available. So they won’t know what to write and how to address me.
Have you ever met Aishwarya Rai?
I did meet her once at the Filmfare Awards. I don’t remember the conversation we had but it was cordial and sweet. There were no ill-feelings at all.
Are you still in touch with Salman Khan?
Lately, not as much. But Salman is somebody who suddenly appears and calls me from nowhere. He would tell me, ‘Listen, I was thinking of you. Are you okay?’ However, off late, I have lost touch with a lot of people.
Did he offer you any other film after Lucky – No Time For Love?
He’s not supposed to. It’s not his responsibility that har kisi ko apne kandhe pe bitha ke chadao. He has worked his way up. Is he supposed to look after his work or should he look after others? In fact, when I see people who are hanging with him just with the hope of getting work, I get irritated. I have been brought up in such a way that I don’t use people. It’s not his job to give anybody work.
Can you tell us about your upcoming films, besides the one for which you shot the item song?
I have a Hindi film that is in post-production. It’s a courtroom drama, titled 3rd October. I am playing a lawyer defending the accused. Hiten Tejwani plays the opponent lawyer. And I have a Telugu film called 8.
What are your plans on December 31?
Hopefully, I’ll bag some event or some work will come up. If not, then I’ll celebrate at my friend’s place.
In an interview, you mentioned that you have as many as 212 stuffed toys…
Yes, I do and the number has done up. I have kept these toys as a childhood memory. I have been collecting it since I was 1-year-old aur yeh kahin nahin jaayenge. People still gift me stuffed toys. My mother scolds me, ‘You are a grown woman. Tell people to gift you something better!’ But it’s my only childhood memory. I don’t want to get rid of it. The more you grow, the memory keeps fading out. So these toys come in handy to remind you of your growing up years.
There’s a town named Ullal in Karnataka. Does your family hail from this place?
Yes. My ancestors are from Ullal. It’s in Mangalore. It has beautiful beaches and I’ve also heard that there are pretty girls out there. If you want a pretty girl, you should head to Ullal. I am sure you’ll find a light-eyed girl (laughs)!
Any message to your fans?
Try following a vegan diet. Avoid leather and fur. Animals don’t deserve to suffer. You can be a better human being by living a harmless life. I am a vegan choice and I live a life without harming any living being; not many people can claim this. I don’t use leather at all. When I go for events and I am gifted Gucci or Louis Vuitton products, I immediately return as I can’t and won’t use them.
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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/H8Id5W2Telugu actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is all set to kick off 2023 with an upcoming film, Shaakuntalam. The actress on Monday took to social media to announce the new release date. The film will now release on February 17, 2023.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a new poster on January 2, 2023. She wrote, “Witness the #EpicLoveStory #Shaakuntalam in theatres from Feb 17th 2023 Worldwide! Also in 3D.”
Witness the #EpicLoveStory #Shaakuntalam in theatres from Feb 17th 2023 Worldwide! Also in 3D ????@Gunasekhar1 @ActorDevMohan #ManiSharma @neelima_guna @GunaaTeamworks @SVC_official @neeta_lulla @tipsofficial #MythologyforMilennials #ShaakuntalamOnFeb17 pic.twitter.com/dwOEdsKCna
— Samantha (@Samanthaprabhu2) January 2, 2023
The film also has a star cast consisting of Sachin Khedekar Kabir Bedi, Dr.M.Mohan Babu Prakash Raj, Madhubala, Gautami, Aditi Balan, Ananya Nagalla and Jisshu Sengupta in pivotal roles. Another added attraction to the starcast is icon Star Allu Arjun’s daughter Allu Arha portraying the role of Prince Bharata.
Presented by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations in collaboration with Gunaa Teamworks, produced by Neelima Guna, and written & directed by Gunasekhar, the film will release in 3D.
The story of Shaakuntalam portrays the epic love story of Shakuntala and King Dushyant from Mahabharata, portrayed by Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Dev Mohan. Shakuntalam is based on internationally acclaimed Kalidasa’s Sanskrit play “Abhijnana Shakuntalam” which is set to release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam & Kannada.
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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/H8Id5W2The New Year’s Eve 2023 celebrations were intimate this year for several Bollywood celebrities. The actors chose to ring in the New Year with their loved ones at home, at holiday destinations etc. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan have been in Switzerland since the end of December 2022 for vacation with their sons. The couple rang in New Year with Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan in style.
On Sunday night, Kareena shared a perfect family photo from their New Year’s Eve 2023 celebrations and wished on Instagram, “Peace, good health and prosperity to all 2023.” For the NYE night, the actress wore a metallic green thigh-high slit and was holding Jeh’s hand. Saif wore a black tuxedo. Taimur was looking cute in a blazer with Spider-Man on it with a tie, brown pants and a white shirt. Jeh looked adorable in a printed shirt, puffed jacket and black pants.
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The couple rang in the New Year at the resort town of Gstaad. Owing to the pandemic, the couple was unable to visit the destination. The resort town of Gstaad, greatly appeals to the Indian royalty and the Bollywood elites alike with its top hotels, gourmet restaurants, luxury chalets! Kareena and Tim showed off their glamorous ski outfits before their skiing session on perfect slopes laid with fresh snow! Later they were captured gorging on scrumptious Swiss delicacies like the famous cheese fondue! The Nawab and his Begum sure know how to add a dash of Swiss romance to their relationship!
Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor Khan was seen in Laal Singh Chaddha with Aamir Khan. The film released on August 11, 2022, and arrived on Netflix on October 6, 2022. She also has the adaptation of The Devotion of Suspect X with Vijay Varma and Jaideep Ahlawat. The film is directed by Sujoy Ghosh.
The actress will also star in Hansal Mehta’s next. With this film, the actress turns producer for the first time. The project will be co-produced by Ekta Kapoor and directed by Hansal Mehta. Ekta and Kareena Kapoor Khan previously teamed up on the comedy, Veere Di Wedding in 2018.
Reports also state that Kareena Kapoor Khan has signed a project, which will also star Tabu and Kriti Sanon. The makers are yet to confirm their movie.
On the other hand, Saif Ali Khan was last seen in Vikram Vedha with Hrithik Roshan. He will essay the role of Lankesh in Adipurush. The film, helmed by Om Raut, will star Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Sunny Singh in pivotal roles. The teaser was unveiled on October 2, 2022, in Ayodhya in presence of fans. The film was supposed to release in January 2023 but now it has been postponed.
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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/H8Id5W2Bollywood actress Triptii Dimri rang in New Year with her loved ones and reportedly is in a relationship. There were speculations that the actress was in a relationship with Clean Slate Films’ producer Karnesh Ssharma. The actress has seemingly confirmed that she is dating Anushka Sharma’s brother.
Triptii Dimri recently shared a mushy photo with Karnesh on her Instagram stories. Sharing the picture, the actress wrote, “My (love)” with a red heart emoji. As the photo went viral on social media, fans wondered if this confirmed their relationship.
Interestingly, Triptii has headlined two films, Bulbul and Qala, which Karnesh Sharma has backed under Clean Slate Films for Netflix. Both projects gave Triptii much-needed critical acclaim.
Meanwhile, Triptii Dimri won rave reviews for her performance in the Anvita Dutt directorial Wala. The actress will next star in a romantic drama with Vicky Kaushal and another project with Ranbir Kapoor.
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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/H8Id5W2365 days, we are given fashion, and we create our own sense of style with it. Some people have it inborn, while others follow world trends to remain glamorous year-round. Every fashion enthusiast requires a role model because trends change all the time and frequently impact one’s taste. Our B-towns are the greatest at giving us just that. The business is full of celebrities that never cease inspiring our sense of style, blazing through red carpets, events, parties, and even airports. We highlight the appearances from last week that we will put on the “best looks” board as well as the ones that didn’t quite live up to expectations.
HITS:
ALAYA F
Alaya F was all dressed up for the promotions of her upcoming film Almost Pyaar with Dj Mohbbat. She uploaded images on Instagram wearing a pink outfit for commercial purposes. She grabbed her pink outfit from Revolve. Her dress features noodle straps, and the hem and bodice have ruffled accents. The dress features a slit in the centre that gives it a little sensual edge. The cost of her dress is Rs. 24,354. Her outfit’s single colour serves as a standout piece you may wear in the summer. Her ensemble was finished off with delicate golden hoops. She went for middle-parted chaotic waves with highlighted streaks to further spice up her appearance. She donned a brown lip colour, a bronzed complexion, a wash of pink on her eyelids, and mascara-covered eyes for the beauty segment.
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MOUNI ROY
Mouni Roy’s admirers were pleased with a collection of stunning shots from a recent photo shoot. In a pearl-embellished little bodycon dress, the actress was a sight to behold. She was dressed in a seductive costume from the brand Dar Sara that was covered in countless pearls. A garment of a pearl lover’s dreams, in our opinion! Mouni’s show-stopping outfit was adorned with sparkly accents in addition to plenty of pearls. The dress also had a sweetheart neckline and noodle straps. Naturally, the actress opted to forgo elaborate accessories in favour of letting her gorgeous dress steal the show. She simply accessorised her look with a massive golden ring and a pair of metallic heels.
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RASHMIKA MANDANNA
Rashmika Mandanna is now having a moment with her own sense of style, as seen by her sartorial choices. The actress is experimenting with a beige and gold tint this time, and her unusual combination of wardrobe choices never fails to draw heads. The actress selected a lovely coordinated set from designer Anamika Khanna’s racks, which included a top with an embroidered plunging neckline and patterned pants that just brought contrast to the ensemble. To top it all off, she added a stunning and distinctive shrug-style layer that had borders made of cutwork and delicate hand embroidery. She pulled this look off with ease, and her gorgeous hairdo gave the outfit elegance.
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MRUNAL THAKUR
Mrunal Thakur is the epitome of style. On her Instagram handle, the actor frequently posts significant fashion cues for her followers to see. Mrunal A flurry of self-portraits from her most recent work trip to Bengaluru. Mrunal was spotted wearing royal blue pants and a mustard-coloured brocade jacket. The shawl collar of the mustard Mrunal jacket boasts golden patterns. She wore a white top underneath her jacket. She finished off her understated desi girl style by wearing silver rings and spectacular chandelier earrings. Mrunal had glass skin, glossy eyes, and a nude lip as she precisely separated her hair in the middle and left it open. Her outfit was completed with silver pointed pumps.
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KHUSHI KAPOOR
Khushi showed up at The Archies wrap party in Mumbai wearing a stylish black dress from House of CB. Khushi’s minidress is a gathered, draped, and delicate design for an incredibly feminine appearance. It is one shoulder styled and has a flattering asymmetrical hem. We adored the high wrap neck with its sophisticated tie collar and strappy open back that falls nicely down to the waist. Khushi completed her ensemble with a pair of black strap sandals. She carried a black purse and sported delicate earrings. Her makeup featured pink lips, eyeliner, mascara, and sculpted cheekbones. She tied her hair up in an unkempt bun.
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MISS
ESHA GUPTA
Esha Gupta is renowned for fusing the hottest fashion trends with her own distinctive flair. Given her track record, Esha Gupta consistently makes pleasant and unexpected fashion choices. However, her all-black outfit by the design house Huemn falls short of expectations. Esha had a highly intricate-looking garment, and the veil over her head was a little odd in this picture. Additionally, her makeup didn’t enhance the appearance in any way.
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JACQUELINE FERNANDEZ
She is one of the most fashionable women around. For the Cirkus movie’s promotion, Jacqueline Fernandez wore this saree. Her dark eye shadow, excessive highlighter, and dark lips didn’t seem to work for her, but the saree is simply too garish here as well. She could have worn a garish saree and subdued makeup. Her elaborate jewellery gave the impression that she was headed to a wedding rather than a promotional event.
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