You’re gonna rock!, Dulquer tells ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ actor Ashwin Kakumanu

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You’re gonna rock!, Dulquer tells ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ actor Ashwin Kakumanu

At a time when all eyes are on the superstars of Tamil cinema, who play the lead roles in director Mani Ratnam’s much-awaited magnum opus, ‘Ponniyin Selvan, actor Dulquer Salmaan has taken the time to compliment friend and actor Ashwin Kakumanu, who plays the role of Sendhan Amudhan in the epic film.

On Monday evening, Ashwin put out a working still of himself with actress Trisha and director Mani Ratnam from the film and tweeted, “A still from the shoot of the film. Truly one of a kind experience to be part of this epic duology directed by Mani sir.”

Dulquer Salmaan on Tuesday responded to the tweet, saying, “You’re gonna rock Macha !! Love the look and the characterization makes one curious about whatever I’ve seen. Cannot wait!”

Ashwin, thoroughly impressed with Dulquer’s tweet, replied saying, “Thanks macha! And I’m just so happy about the news of you and A.jo starting #kingofkotha yesterday!”

The character Ashwin Kakumanu plays in the film, Sendhan Amudhan, has traits that are loved by quite a few of Ponniyin Selvan’s fans. He is a devoted son, a trustworthy friend, a patriot, and the epitome of kindness.

Vikram in awe of his co-star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

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Vikram in awe of his co-star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Chiyaan Vikram, who was in the national capital to promote his film ‘Ponniyan Selvan I’, talked about sharing screen space with Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan again after ‘Raavanan’ and said that the actress is picture perfect.

Vikram said: “There have been many beauty queens but I must say Aish has something that has stolen everyone’s heart. She is picture perfect and I have seen her films, so it is not just about beauty but everything. She is always under a microscope and constantly being watched. So, she needs to be perfect all the time and I have seen how she does it in her own style.”

He also said that he is often told by fans about how they both look fantastic on screen.

“All our fans keep saying you both look so nice together but the thing is I don’t get her in movies so easily.”

Vikram also praised her dancing skills and added: “She dances so beautifully that during a shot, I just forgot myself and was lost watching her dance moves. It is music in motion. She is just perfect.”

Vikram, who is popular for his role in Tamil cinema and also did a few Malayalam and Telugu films, has been part of movies such as ‘Sethu’, ‘Samurai’, ‘Raavanan’, ‘Pithamagan’ and many more.

He called his role of Aditha Karikalan (Chola emperor in the 10th century) in Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyan Selvan I’ a ‘dream role’ as he always wanted to play a prince or a character of a warrior on-screen.

He said: “We all are playing very interesting characters in this film and I must say I am playing my dream role as I always wanted to play a character which is regal and beautiful. Every movie Mani Ratnam sir has done is so enthralling and very different and I am glad to be part of his film. You know we call him Steven Spielberg of India.”

Mani Ratnam’s directorial ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’, starring Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rahman, and R. Parthiban, is all set to release on September 30.

Anushka Kaushik to play parallel lead in Raveena Tandon-starrer ‘Patna Shukla’

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Anushka Kaushik to play parallel lead in Raveena Tandon-starrer ‘Patna Shukla’

Actress Anushka Kaushik, who acted in the webseries such as ‘Ghar Waapsi’ and Crash Course’, has been selected for the role in the movie ‘Patna Shukla’.

Actress said, “Speaking in the Bhojpuri language is very challenging to me and I put a lot of concentration to learn the language. I am not sure whether I will be able to do that or not when they called me. But they are very interested in me doing the role. I thought this is the suitable and perfect role for me”

“They saw many characteristics of me and then they got confident about me to play that role in the movie, I asked them to prepare Bhojpuri for the day, and I gave the audition,” She said.

Recollecting the audition of the day actress said that she had seen many people and different faces and known faces, I thought that this was a big project. I had gone into the audition hall and wished politely as my character was this way. There had Arabaaz sir and director around 5-6 people.

“Midway during my first take, I asked to start again, and then it took just one take for me to do the entire scene. At the end of it, everyone started clapping but I still asked them for one more take. They told me that they had gotten what they wanted but I could do one more take if I wanted to. Then in a day or two, I got the call that I was doing the film.”

Anushka briefed about her character: “It is a parallel lead alongside Raveena Tandon ma’am and the whole set up of the character and the story is very different. I have never been a part of any story set in Patna or even visited the city, but I know to prepare for this role, I would love to go there. The journey of this character is very different, yet it still has some relatability with the real Anushka.”

Starring Raveena Tandon, Anushka Kaushik, Satish Kaushik, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and Jatin Goswami amongst others, ‘Patna Shukla’is all set to release next year.

I disconnect from people who try to break my self-esteem, says Sadaa

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I disconnect from people who try to break my self-esteem, says Sadaa

Actress Sadaa, who has turned into a wildlife photographer in recent times, has said that she cannot compromise her dignity and self-esteem in life no matter what and that she cuts herself off from people who try to break her self-esteem.

Taking to Instagram, the actress posted a clip from her recent interview with a media outlet, and wrote, “Straight from the heart answer to a question least expected for an interview meant for the promotions of a web series.

“Caring for self is not being selfish as most people would like you to believe. The ones who expect you to put them over your self-respect or happiness, are the ones who are actually selfish! Best to stay away from them for your own peace”

In the video clip, the actress is asked the question, ‘When do people try to break your self-esteem?’

Sadaa replies, “I cut off. For me, my self-esteem, my dignity, and my pride come here (pointing to the top) and I cannot compromise on that aspect of my life no matter what. If anyone even tries to tamper a little bit with it, I am like completely disconnected. This is a closed thing/chapter.”

Had warned Charlie Dean for leaving the crease early repeatedly, told umpires too: Deepti Sharma

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Had warned Charlie Dean for leaving the crease early repeatedly, told umpires too: Deepti Sharma

Since Saturday, when off-spin all-rounder Deepti Sharma ran out England’s Charlie Dean in the 44th over at the non-striker’s end to get a 16-run victory for India over England at Lord’s to complete a 3-0 sweep, the cricketing world has been divided over whether the Indian team should have warned her before effecting the run-out.

Now, Deepti, who stopped in her delivery stride to run-out Charlie from the non-striker’s end, has revealed that prior warnings were given to the batter before she was finally run out for backing up too far from the crease.

“It was a plan because we had warned her (for leaving the crease early) repeatedly. Whatever we did things was as per the rules and guidelines. We had told the umpires as well. But still, she (Charlie Dean) was there (outside the crease). We couldn’t do much,” said Deepti to reporters after arriving at Kolkata airport.

With a majority of England cricketers, both men’s and women’s, disagreeing over the mode of dismissal apart from the spirit of cricket debate, Deepti has found people speaking in her favor, with Ravichandran Ashwin, Virender Sehwag, Wasim Jaffer and Alex Hales backing her for following the rules.

Only last week, in the changes made by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the method of effecting a run out from the non-striker’s end was moved from Law 41 of ‘Unfair Play’ to Law 38 of ‘Run out’ section, making it no longer an unfair mode of dismissal.

Earlier, former India captain Anjum Chopra told IANS on the sidelines of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) match between India Capitals and Gujarat Giants in New Delhi on Sunday, that Deepti had all the “rights” to run out Charlie from the non-striker’s end, saying, “if it was wrong, TV Umpire would have given not out”.

“ICC has made these laws and it has been derived from the UK itself. Deepti had all the rights to run out a batter because the batter had left the crease prior to the delivery being bowled.”

“On-field umpire too had referred the decision to the third umpire and that decision came from there, so I don’t think there is any confusion or any disparity as to if any side was favored or not favored. I don’t know why there is confusion, if it was not in the laws of the game, both on-field and TV umpires would have said the batter was not out.”

Talking about the 3-0 ODI series triumph and giving a fitting farewell to Jhulan, Deepti said, “Every team wants to win. We wanted to give her a good farewell by winning the game (at Lord’s). As a team, whatever effort we could put in, we gave.”

“This is historic. For the first time, we beat England in England. We won the series 3-0 and Jhulan di had a great role to play in it. It was her final match. We will miss her on the field. We will follow her dedication on the field.”

George Clooney: There is no downside to my wife

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George Clooney: There is no downside to my wife

Actor George Clooney says there is no “downside” when it comes to being married to Amal, as he reflects on eight years of marriage with the human rights lawyer.

The 61-year-old actor tied the knot with Amal Alamuddin, 44, back in 2014 and went on to have twins Alexander and Ella, four, with her and insisted and paid tribute to his “magical” wife just days before they celebrated their eighth anniversary on Tuesday, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

He said: “Eight years! And they said it wouldn’t last. Everything about my wife is sort of magical, as I think everybody has come to realize as they see her and hear her and hear what she stands for. There’s just no downside to her!”

Meanwhile, the ‘Gravity’ star was asked about the “moral code” he and his wife hope to instil in their children, and explained that he wants his little ones to learn to “pay attention” to others and to “challenge with power.”

He told ETOnline: “The same thing I think everybody wants to instil in their kids, really. Which is to pay attention to other people. In my family, the rules were always ‘Challenge people with power, defend people with less power.’ And if you can do that, you’ve had a good life.”

George is currently starring opposite ‘Pretty Woman actress Julia Roberts in the romcom Ticket to Paradise and noted that she is a “really good friend” to both him and the whole family, joking that he cannot “get rid” of her.

He said: “Julia’s a really good friend. She and her whole family are friends. I love their whole family. She lived down below us and she would come up and literally take the kids out for ice cream with my wife. [Now] I can’t shake her!”

‘Coffee With Kadhal’ is a story around three brothers, says Sundar C

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‘Coffee With Kadhal’ is a story around three brothers, says Sundar C

Ace director Sundar C, who is known for making rom-coms that work big time, said that his next upcoming romantic, feel-good, comedy entertainer, ‘Coffee with Kadhal’ is a story that revolves around three brothers.

Participating in the audio and trailer launch event of the film which was held at Leela Palace on Monday, Sundar C said: “Coffee with Kadhal is a romantic drama, a family entertainer, a hilarious comedy. It is everything rolled into one. In short, it is a feel-good entertainer.”

“The film is about three brothers played by Srikanth, Jiiva and Jai. All three brothers have characters that are in stark contrast with one another. While Srikanth is an introvert, Jai plays an extrovert in the film. Jiiva strikes a balance between being an introvert and an extrovert. The story is based on them — their romantic relationships, their family bond, the problems that erupt between them.”

“There are six female leads in the film. Samyuktha, Raiza Wilson, Divyadarshini, Malavika Sharma, Aishwarya Dutta, and Amrita Iyer. Each of these characters helps the story progress,” he said.

The director disclosed that the film had eight songs in all and that music director Yuvan Shankar Raja was a big strength of the film.

The film, which has been produced by Sundar’s wife Kushbhu’s Avni Cinemax, is to be presented by Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Red Giant Movies on October 7 this year.

From chana puri to dandiya masti, TV celebs reveal their Navratri celebration plans

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From chana puri to dandiya masti, TV celebs reveal their Navratri celebration plans

Be it wearing traditional and colorful dresses, dancing with dandiya sticks, or enjoying special delicacies, Navratri is all here to celebrate with excitement, fun, and devotion. And everyone has their own way of celebrating, similarly, TV actors also talked about the way they would like to observe it in a distinct and memorable way.

‘Kumkum Bhagya’s Aparna Mishra loves gorging on some special food that are prepared during fasts which include sabudana vada(deep-fried fritter made with tapioca pearls and boiled potatoes), sabudana khichdi, and also prasad of chana puri.

She said: “I celebrate Navratri every year and it is one of my favorite festivals too. I have actually come to love fasting and relish the delicious sabudana vada, khichdi, and Chana puri which are prepared around this time of the year. In fact, I wait for Navratri so that I can have all these ‘Falhari’ dishes.”

But the actress is a little disappointed as she won’t be able to keep fast this year because of her shoots and busy work schedule.

“However, this year I won’t be able to fast during Navratri because of a hectic shoot schedule, but will be doing the aarti and attending Garba events in the city,” she added.

On the other hand, stand-up comedian Gaurav Dubey is fond of performing Garba with family and friends and this year too he is going to do the same.

“Navratri is one of my favorite festivals that I eagerly await. It brings my family together as we all meet, exchange sweets and gifts, and spend nights playing Garba. For me, Garba is the highlight of the festival.”

“The whole festival has a different vibe to it which makes it special for everyone. This year as well, I plan to celebrate it with my family and if time permits, then I will definitely play Garba with my loved ones,” revealed the 28-year-old comedian.

For actress Shubhaavi Choksey, any festival is all about togetherness and making some memories with families and friends.

She said: “Festivals are always a means to bring everyone together and have a good time celebrating with our dear and near ones. For me, Navratri has always been about celebrating the festival with family and friends with much enthusiasm and focusing on ‘shakti'(divine energy).

While elaborating more about the reason to celebrate Navratri, she explained: “The festival is celebrated for different reasons in different parts of India, but the main theme remains the same – the victory of good over evil. There is also that aspect of different colors being assigned to different days and I try to follow up with that trend and color coordinate.”

Actress Neha Joshi also explained the meaning of the first day of Navratri and its importance.

“On the first day of Navratri, Devi Shailputri, also known as Devi Parvati, is worshipped. Revered as the daughter of the Himalayas, She is believed to bring about the highest state of consciousness, enthusiasm, success, and happiness in an individual. She is the absolute form of mother nature.”

“People wear yellow-colored clothes to please the Goddess and in my hometown, we offer pure ghee to her. It is believed that by offering pure ghee, the devotees are blessed with a life free of diseases and illness,” she concluded.

Rashmika Mandanna dances with Govinda on ‘Saami Saami’

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Rashmika Mandanna dances with Govinda on ‘Saami Saami’

Southern sensation Rashmika Mandana shook a leg with actor Govinda on her raging number ‘Saami Saami’, from the blockbuster film ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ starring Allu Arjun.

The actress recently marked her presence in ‘DID Super Moms’ where she danced on her now the trending number. She was on the show to promote her maiden Bollywood movie ‘Goodbye’ starring Amitabh Bachchan and Neena Gupta.

‘Goodbye’ is a story that touches every emotional chord in your heart and makes you realize the importance of your loved ones along with the downturns of life.

Rashmika will also be sharing screen space with Neena Gupta, Sunil Grover, Pavail Gulati, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Elli AvrRam in the film, which will release on October 7.

Rashmika will also soon commence work on the second part of the Pushpa franchise. The film will see her reuniting with Allu Arjun.

‘Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1’ released in 2021. The film, which is directed by Sukumar, depicts the rise of a coolie in the smuggling syndicate of red sandalwood, a rare wood that grows only in the Seshachalam Hills of Andhra Pradesh state.

Neha Kakkar overwhelmed by the gesture of ‘Indian Idol 13’ contestant

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Neha Kakkar overwhelmed by the gesture of ‘Indian Idol 13’ contestant

Singer Neha Kakkar got impressed with the singing talent of ‘Indian Idol 13’ contestants Senjuti Das and Sanchari Sen Gupta, who performed the tracks ‘Mohabbat Buri bimari’ from the 2015 film ‘Bombay Velvet’ and ‘Badmash Dil’ from the 2011 movie ‘Singham’.

Moreover, Neha was also overwhelmed by the gesture of Senjuti as she gave her shagun of Durga Puja including laal sindoor(red vermilion) and sweets.

The ‘London Thumakda’ singer said: “I am touched by the surprise, and it is very overwhelming for me. Senjuti, you have an unconventional voice, I am highly impressed by your performance today. I wanna take a picture with you, I am grateful for this gesture of yours. It is a new thing for me to celebrate this festival.”

She also praised the contestant Sanchari and added: “You nailed it Sanchari, it was a rocking performance.”

Quite obliged by the compliments of the judge and singer on the show, Senjuti responded: “It’s a dream come true for me to celebrate this festival with Neha ma’am. I am so happy today, and thankful to everyone who gave me this opportunity to celebrate and showcase my talent. I hope to give my best and win this.”

While expressing her gratitude towards her mother, Sanchari said: “I am so grateful for this opportunity which I have got. It’s a huge blessing today. My mother is my luck, and she designs all the sarees I wear, and today on the saree she has also printed the golden ticket I had won. I am so happy to perform in front of such great music maestros.”

Judged by Neha Kakkar, Vishal Dadlani, and Himesh Reshammiya, the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol 13’ airs on Sony Entertainment Television.

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