A rare tribute to Anchor Suma in America

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A rare tribute to Anchor Suma in America

Chicago,16 March, (Telugu Bullet): On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Tri-State Telugu Association (TTA) in Chicago organized an event in America called ‘Sumato Sandadi’ with anchor Suma Kanaka. The event was organized with women from all over America. On this occasion, TTA President Aparna Ayyalaraju inaugurated the program and explained the future plans of the organization. The event, which was attended by over two hundred people, also showed the women being very creative in their words, songs and hands. During the three-hour ‘Noise with Suma’, the competition program called Questions-Answers was anchored by Anchor Suma with her own style and timeliness.

On this occasion, the Tri-State Association on behalf of the Telugu people honored Suma with the title of ‘All Artist’. While entertainment is one of the sixty-four arts, it is an honor to give this title to Suma, who exhibits sixty-four arts in entertainment, said Pranati Kaligotla, coordinator of the organization. At the end, she thanked Ravi Vemur, Radhika Garimella, Rajendra Reddy, Dilip Rayalapudi, Ramakrishna Korrapolu and 13-year-old Vemur Rishi Karthik for making the event a success.

Samantha’s Shakuntalam movie goes on floors

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Samantha’s Shakuntalam movie goes on floors

16 March, (Telugu Bullet) Samanta’s upcoming mythological movie titled Shakuntalam was formally launched on Monday morning with a pooja ceremony being held at Annapurna Studios. Director Gunasekhar, a successful filmmaker in dealing with mythological subjects in Telugu cinema, is directing Shakuntalam. Touted to be a pan-India movie, the movie is being presented by Dil Raju and produced by Gunasekhar’s daughter Neelima Guna under the banner Gunaa Team Works.

Southern star Samantha is playing the title role of Shakuntalam while Malayalam actor Dev Mohan will play the role of King Dushyant. Ace producer Allu Aravind gave the clap for the muhurat shot while producer Dil Raju switched on the camera.

“I’m happy to be associated with Dil Raju. And one can imagine the scale of the film and the making when producers like Dil Raju come forward rendering support. I’m happy to introduce my daughter Neelima who studied masters in Art and Visual Culture. It’s not easy to play the heroine-centric role like Shakuntala. There have been many cooked-up stories about the movie Shakuntalam and as to who would play the title role in the movie.

As I was thinking about who has the right sensibility to pull off the role, everyone suggested me to cast Samantha. She has been very selective about her roles. She assured us to give the required effort to bring out the Shakuntala in her. She has been involving in the script for the last four months and learning classical dance,” he added. Meanwhile, Samantha shared some pictures from the sets of the historical film on her Instagram post.

‘The Big Bull’ to have OTT release on April 8

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‘The Big Bull’ to have OTT release on April 8

Mumbai, March 16 (Telugu Bullet) “The Big Bull” starring Abhishek Bachchan and Ileana DCruz is all set to release digitally on April 8. Actor Ajay Devgn, who is bankrolling the project. posted a teaser of the upcoming crime drama on Instagram on Tuesday while confirming the release date.

“Introducing The Big Bull… The mother of all scams!!! Trailer out on 19th March.#TheBigBull releasing on 8th April only on @disneyplushotstarvip, stay tuned! #DisneyPlusHostarMultiplex,” wrote Ajay, about the film which will release on Disney+ Hotstar VIP.

Directed by Kookie Gulati, the film is reportedly about the securities scam of 1992. It is said to be loosely based on stockbroker Harshad Mehta’s life and involvement in financial crimes over a period of 10 years, from 1980 to 1990.

The subject was made into a popular web series “Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story” by Harshad Mehta last year.

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Yami Gautam on multiple releases: There was a time I had no film

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Yami Gautam on multiple releases: There was a time I had no film

Mumbai,16 March, (Telugu Bullet) Actress Yami Gautam has a busy year ahead with three films coming up. As many as five more could be on the way, but official announcements are awaited. The sudden signing spree spells good news and she is happy that her time has come.

She also admits that life has thrown a curveball at her in the past but she is happy she handled it well.

“I really waited for this opportunity,” Yami tells IANS, adding: “I really waited for this time when I could pick and be part of scripts that I want to do, versus I have to do for the lack of a better option. That was a very different time for me. So, if someone asks me, ‘how do you feel that you are doing so many films this year?’ I’ll say I have also seen a year when I was doing no film or maybe a one-odd film. So, it came after a lot of patience, thought and I have waited for this time.”

The actress, who made her Bollywood debut with “Vicky Donor” (2012), will be seen playing a cop in the upcoming film “Dasvi” and is currently shooting in Agra Central Jail for the film. She has also signed the thriller “A Thursday” and will be seen in “Bhoot Police”.

Yami reveals that diversity in what she does is her priority.

“Whatever I am choosing to be a part of right now is a very conscious decision. Having said that, I am an actor and I am looking at substance. I am not looking at genre. I started in the middle of a pandemic with a film like ‘Bhoot Police’ and that’s a very different genre. The idea was to be as diverse as possible and whatever role I have, that should be substantial,” she says.

She elaborates: “When I say substantial, I mean the role could be anything. If you play your part right and with honesty, that is a strong character for me. I am not seeing a character just from any certain length. It should just be interesting, something different for the audience. I am trying my level best for my characters to be different from one another. A couple of films that have not been announced are in a little different space from what you have heard so far, in terms of what the character is. They are not just intense roles, but could be absolutely opposite to what I am playing in ‘Dasvi’.”

Paris Hilton on ‘Holy Trinity’ moment with Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan

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Paris Hilton on ‘Holy Trinity’ moment with Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan

Entrepreneur and socialite Paris Hilton says it was awkward for her and Britney Spears when actor Lindsay Lohan just joined them during the much-talked-about picture that was clicked in 2006.

That picture, which captured the three of them in a car, created a lot of buzzes and was eventually dubbed “The Holy Trinity”.

“That was a night that Britney and I went out, and we were at the Beverly Hills Hotel, at our friend’s party, and we decided to leave to go home,” Hilton explained of the photo on her podcast. “We were walking to the car and all of a sudden got swarmed by tons of paparazzi. Just as we were walking to the car, that’s when Lindsay came up. It was kind of awkward because we were having some drama,” Paris said on her podcast “This is Paris, The Simple Life”, reports People.com.

She added: “All of the sudden, I looked over, and she’s in my car. We weren’t getting along, so I was polite. It was really hard just to even get out of there because I couldn’t see just with all the cameras.”

 

Radhika Apte on ‘OK Computer’: Excited about my first sci-fi project

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Radhika Apte on ‘OK Computer’: Excited about my first sci-fi project

Actress Radhika Apte is all set for her upcoming series “OK Computer”. She says she is excited because this is her first sci-fi project.

The series is produced by Anand Gandhi, director of the acclaimed film “Ship Of Theseus”. Gandhi has written the script with Pooja Shetty, and Neil Pagedar, directors of the show. Radhika stars with Vijay Varma and Jackie Shroff in the series that explores themes inspired by current realities and is brimming with wry humor.

“After doing multiple projects in the digital space, I was really excited for my first sci-fi project, especially playing the character of Laxmi — a really cool character who accepts the new future and befriends robots like they are humans, I quite enjoyed playing her,” Radhika said.

Vijay says his roles have always been intense, and he was eager to pick up something more in the space of comedy.

“When the script of ‘OK Computer’ was offered to me, it seemed like it was programmed for me. The research that has been put into this show is outstanding and I couldn’t let go of the opportunity to play the role of Saajan, the anti-technology police officer. It’s quite the opposite in reality as I am usually the one who is enamored by advancements and technology,” Vijay said.

He added: “Saajan is carelessly funny and that’s what I love the most about him. I have prepared the longest for this part and made several discoveries, and I hope the audience loves the character just as I do.”

“OK Computer” also features Rasika Dugal, Vibha Chibber, Sarang Sathaye, Ratnabali Bhattacharjee, Kani Kusruti among others.

Director Pooja Shetty said that by the time they finished research and writing, the script started to resemble a whimsical Ph.D. thesis.

“We wanted to create a plausible, authentic, and accessible future world that also extrapolated the absurdities, joys, and difficulties of present-day India,” Shetty said.

Her co=director Neil Pagedar added: “OK Computer is a half-a-decade-in-the-making love letter to science fiction. Sci-fi has been used to examine the wispy concepts of life as we know it- from exploring distant reaches of the galaxy to existential risk, to the place of humanity in an infinite cosmos. We wanted to reorient the depiction of sci-fi to the near future.”

Gaurav Banerjee, President and Head (Hindi and English Entertainment), STAR India said: “Most sci-fi stories tend to paint a grim, western view of what the future looks like. But ‘OK Computer’ is a peek into an India of the future.”

Sonnalli Seygall to perform heavy action in ‘Anamika’

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Sonnalli Seygall to perform heavy action in ‘Anamika’

Actress Sonnalli Seygall will play a trained assassin in the upcoming series “Anamika”, starring Sunny Leone. The role will see her perform heavy-duty action scenes for the first time.

Talking about her preparation for the role and the new techniques she acquired, Sonnalli tells IANS: “I play Rhea, a trained assassin, who has a killer instinct. She is sharp and intelligent. There are a lot of running, fight, and shooting sequences in the series. So, I went through gun training. I had basic fitness training. Also, coincidently, I was traveling down South before the show and wanted to learn a martial arts form, so I learned Kalaripayattu. That definitely came in handy during the shoot because any martial arts form gives you the right posture and body language.”

“For the fight sequences, we had trainers on the set and before any scene, there was a proper rehearsal with gear. Sunny and I rehearsed over and over again. The training would happen under full professional guidance and supervision. I practice MMA (Mixed Martial Art) and Calisthenics with my trainer Saurav Rathore, too, and this involves a lot of jumps, body rolls, and body training, which also came in handy while shooting for my part,” she shares.

The actress trained for about two hours every day, which included basic bodyweight training. “It helps me at the shoot. I also do a lot of cardio, as there are a lot of running and chasing sequences. On the set, I workout for 30 minutes for prep before every action sequence. It includes a lot of jumps,” she says.

Sonnalli, who rose to fame with her role “Pyaar Ka Punchnama”, believes strongly in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

“Even during the lockdown, I made sure that I worked out and stayed fit. But I’m not somebody who’s very stringent about being a certain body type, because, for me, all sizes are beautiful. I had put on a bit of weight because I eat everything, but I workout. For this role, I had to look leaner because as an assassin you can’t be on the heavier side. I had to be lean and agile,” says Sonnalli.

Kartik Aaryan welcomes back Tabu on “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” set

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Kartik Aaryan welcomes back Tabu on “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” set

Actress Tabu has joined the set of the upcoming horror comedy, “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2”, and the film’s lead star Kartik Aaryan on Monday posted a welcome note for her.

In his post, Kartik, co-star Kiara Advani, and director Aneez Bazmi strike a pose with Tabu, who sits behind a bubble shield. The actor captioned the picture as: “Welcome back @tabutiful Ji But she refuses to come out of the bubble, brings her own portable Z++Bio-Bubble to shoot #BhoolBhulaiyaa2 @kiaraaliaadvani @aneesbazmee @muradkhetani.”

The shoot of the film was getting delayed for some time due to the pandemic. Later Tabu had refused to come on sets due to the Corona cases. However, with things getting back on track for the Aneez Bazmee directorial, the entire cast is back at work.

“Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” is a follow-up to the 2007 Akshay Kumar hit “Bhool Bhulaiyaa”.

Why Rasika Dugal agreed to do a cameo in ‘Ok Computer’

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Why Rasika Dugal agreed to do a cameo in ‘Ok Computer’

Actress Rasika Dugal will soon be seen in a special appearance in the web series “Ok Computer”. The sci-fi comedy series stars actor Vijay Varma and Radhika Apte. Rasika says she loved the unique script and was excited to work with Vijay once again.

“I am delighted to have a special appearance in this super quirky show. The script had a very unique sense of humor. Sci-fi and comedy is the perfect recipe for a lot of fun. And the creators of the show Pooja, Neil, and Anand have given it a very unique style of storytelling, led by their humor and vision. Am excited to watch it and to watch an ensemble of some very good actors play off each other,” said Rasika.

The actress also reveals that being part of this series gave her a chance to work again with Vijay.

“Vijay and I are from the same film school. Before ‘OK computer’ we have been in two projects — ‘Manto’ and ‘A Suitable Boy’ — but never shared screen space. Of my contemporaries, I have immense respect for Radhika’s work. Also, Sarang Sathaye, Ratnabali and Kani Kusruti are all super actors. I was excited about working with this talented ensemble,” she added.

“Sci-fi and comedy is not a genre we get to see often. Satoshi, the character I play is full of quirks just like all the other characters in this show. I thought it would be fun to be a part of this even if in a special appearance,” said Rasika.

Geetika Vidya Ohlyan and Jagjeet Sandhi co-star in ‘Escaype Live’

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Geetika Vidya Ohlyan and Jagjeet Sandhi co-star in ‘Escaype Live’

Actress Geetika Vidya Ohlyan, who shot to fame with her title role in the cop drama “Soni”, co-stars with Jagjeet Sandhu, who made waves as Chaku in “Paatal Lok”, in the tech-thriller series “Escaype Live”. The film is directed by Siddharth Kumar Tewary.

“Collaborating with Siddharth (Kumar Tewary) is a newfound thrill. His compassion towards the local people, the characters in these stories, and above all, his unwavering focus on nuances of every character’s journey, invokes respect and love at the same time. His passion for the aesthetic excellence of Escape Live is infectious. I am loving this abundance of opportunities to experience, learn and create,” Geetika tells IANS.

“Escape Live” follows the lives of five regular Indians desperately trying to make something of their mundane lives. The online platform of social media seems to be the route to “escaping” mediocrity.

“When I read the character brief, it sounded interesting, and I wanted to make sure I got the part. I sent in my audition and things just fell into place. Once I was on board the project, I was told that someone else was cast for the role but when Siddharth Sir saw my audition, he felt like I made the perfect Nandu. This for me was a huge compliment. I’m working with Siddharth Sir for the first time and it’s been a great experience. He allows an actor to find their own expression and is very supportive of the artistic process that goes into breathing life into a character,” adds Jagjeet.

The show follows different stories that take place across all different towns and cities.

“Our show pans various story tracks set in different parts of the country. For this very reason, we wanted to keep every story, its cast, and its setting to be completely authentic and culturally relevant. After our first schedule which is very urban and edgy, we are amidst a month-long schedule in Jaisalmer with a completely different vibe. Actors are crucial to that vibe as they create characters and bring what you’ve written to life. So it’s great to work with such diverse, talented, and passionate people like Geetika and Jagjeet,” says Siddharth.

The first showing schedule has been wrapped up in Umargam, and the unit is currently shooting in Jaisalmer, after which the show will be shot extensively across Delhi, Varanasi, Bangalore, and Mumbai.

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