Shamita Shetty: You’re in an industry that says out of sight is out of mind

Actress Shamita Shetty claims that right from the beginning of her career she was never into quantity when it came to signing films.

Although she started with the multistarrer blockbuster “Mohabbatein” in 2000, Shamita saw only around a half a dozen releases in Bollywood that gave her acting roles over the last two decades, with her last big-screen outing being the 2007 dud “Cash”. Shamita, whose strongest role is perhaps in the 2005 Emraan Hashmi-starrer “Zeher”, had a couple of hit dance numbers like “Chori per chori” (“Saathiya”) and “Sharara sharara” (“Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai”) in her early years.

It took her 13 years since “Cash” to return with an acting role to the Hindi screen in the web series “Black Widows” last year. She now has Sushrut Jain’s “The Tenant” lined up.

“Right from the beginning quantity was really not something that I was attracted to and if I was, maybe staying relevant would have been an important factor for me. So, I don’t think I have really focussed on that,” Shamita told IANS.

“Unfortunately, you are in an industry that says out of sight is out of mind, and I think that happened with me so many times,” she added.

“Initially, maybe it affected me but now I really don’t care because there is always something or the other I am doing, and as long as I am happy as a person I think that is the most important thing for me. I am utilizing the time that is helping me learn something as an individual and a human being and helping me grow as a person. I am fine with it,” she declared.

Suriya: ‘Undergoing treatment for Covid-19 and am better now’

Tamil superstar Suriya tweeted on Sunday night to inform us that he is undergoing Covid treatment and is better now.

“I am undergoing treatment for Covid-19 and am better now. Let us all realize that life hasn’t returned to normalcy yet. We cannot be filled with fear and let life come to a standstill. We still need to be careful and safe. Lots of love and gratitude to the dedicated doctors and medical staff standing by my side” ran an English translation of the actor’s Tamil tweet on the fansite, @SuriyaFansTeam.

Soon, the wishes of fans flooded the comment box, wishing the actor the best of health.

Suriya’s last release, Soorarai Pottru, dropped on Amazon Prime in November. The Tamil film, directed by Sudha Kongara, co-stars Paresh Rawal, Aparna Balamurali, Urvashi, and Mohan Babu. The film is based on the life of Air Deccan founder GR Gopinath.

Suriya’s next film is Vaadivasal. The first look of the Vetrimaaran directorial was unveiled on the occasion of the actor’s 45th birthday on July 23 last year.

Keerthy Suresh: In Forbes India’s 30 Under 30 Achievers 2021 List

Keerthy Suresh is one of the best actresses in Tollywood. She can do any role in movies as a female role, it’s already proven.

Actress Keerthy Suresh won National Award for her performance in Mahanati Movie. Now, she bagged again another prestigious honor in her movie carrier.

For every year, for those who have achieved heights in their respective fields, Forbes India comes out with a list of influencers or celebs under 30 years.

In the annual list of Forbes India’s 30 Under 30 Achievers, South actress Keerthy Suresh got a place of 28th from the entertainment section.

Sunny Leone questioned by Kerala cops for alleged cheating

Bollywood actor Sunny Leone was questioned by the Kerala Police at a private resort in Thiruvananthapuram. The interrogation was conducted on a complaint filed by an event manager in Kochi in an alleged cheating case.

R. Shiyas who conducts events in and around Kochi had filed a complaint with the Kerala DGP that Sunny Leone had taken Rs 29 lakh from him while promising to attend various inaugural functions in the state but did fail to do so.

The complainant said that her manager had taken money in several installments from 2016 onwards, promising to attend five functions but as it did not happen he complained to the police.

Sources in the Crime Branch confirmed that the police had indeed questioned the actor on Thursday. A police officer told IANS that Sunny Leone had admitted to having taken the money but did not intend to cheat the event manager.

The officer said, “She had deposed before the Crime Branch that her manager had indeed taken the money and she had given dates several times but the event manager could not comply with her dates and hence the issue arose.”

Based on the statement of Sunny Leone, the police will collect more information from the complainant and then take further action.

Ram Pothineni Takes A Break To Begin His Religious Sojourn.

Ram Pothineni who is Energetic Star for the Telugu audience, is one of the well established younger actors in Tollywood.

Through entertainment, Ram brings huge amounts of dynamism and energy to his movies. Today, Ram took to his Twitter to say about his break to movies and acting.

Ram posted a picture in devotional clothes himself on Twitter. In the pic, he wore Rudraksha Maala, he said, He could be away from social media, and, while he can undertake a religious sojourn in the name of Lord Shiva.

Allari Naresh’s ‘Naandhi’ Trailer: Mahesh Babu Unveiled

The upcoming film of Allari Naresh titled “Naandhi”  is going to release on screen soon. On February 19, 2021, The film “Naandhi” is set to release in theaters.

The movie is directed by Vijay Kanakamedala. A good response got from the audience to the poster and teaser of Naandhi.

Now, As it is set to release, the trailer of the Naandhi is released by Mahesh Babu.

Superstar Mahesh Babu shared on Twitter, the trailer of the Allari Naresh starrer Naandhi.

https://twitter.com/urstrulyMahesh/status/1357911400274817026

Here watch the “Naandhi” Trailer:

Meera Desothale: I had inhibitions entering the entertainment industry

Television actress Meera Deosthale reveals she was skeptical when she came to Mumbai for the first time in June 2014, but the support of her mother helped her realize her dream.

The actress who hails from Vadodara tells IANS: “I am from a small town and I had a lot of inhibitions about Mumbai and the entertainment industry. But since the time I came here, I had the support of my mom, who has been living with me. She is always there and her guidance has been incredible.”

Recalling her initial days, she says: “I remember she would accompany me when I would go for three to four auditions in a day and we would only return home at night.”

Things got easier for her when she bagged the role of Chakor in “Udaan” and later made a mark in the title role of “Vidya”.

“Udaan was a great show and it made me who I am. I remember my mom would often get calls after my episodes in Udaan. My parents were also apprehensive about me being part of the industry, but seeing me in Udaan actually helped them understand my career choice,” the actress says.

Bigg Boss 14: Salman Khan loses his cool on Rakhi’s antics

Bigg Boss host Salman Khan is irked with the antics of Rakhi Sawant in the ongoing season 14 of the show and has asked her to leave the show if she cannot stay within limits.
In the latest promo of the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Salman is seen lashing out at Rakhi for losing control of her language and saying mean things to contestants. He is so angry that he simply refuses to even listen to Rakhi’s justifications.

The latest promo shows Salman scolding the housemates for their behavior. In the clip, he also asks Rakhi to go into the theatre so that he could talk to her.

During their conversation, Salman tells Rakhi that he has always supported her, and then goes on to criticize her for crossing her line in the name of providing entertainment. He declares the show doesn’t need the type of entertainment she is engaging in.

“Logo pe lanchan lagati ho, unke character pe sawal uthati ho (You accuse people, question their characters),” Salman says.

Rakhi starts to explain herself, saying: “Bolna sahi nahi hai sir, but (It is wrong to state, but)…”

Salman stops her midway, and angrily continues: “Maine humesha support kiya, agar ye entertainment hai toh humko entertainment nahi chahiye. Agar aap apne aapko line cross karne se nahi rok sakti toh aap is waqt ye show chor kar jaa sakti hain. Please darwaza khol dijiye (I have always supported you. If this is entertainment, we do not need it. If you cannot stop yourself from crossing the line, you may simply walk out of the house right now),” he said.

In the promo, the superstar host is seen getting angry at others in the house, too, slamming them for belittling someone’s emotion and outburst as a way to create “content” and seek “footage”.

He says: “Ye kyu sunayi deta hai is season ke andar ki content ke liye kar rahe ho. Kya mai ye content ke liye kar raha hu? Bhad me gaya content! Jo harkatein ho rahi hai ghar ke andar, aap log bol rahe hain aur wahi humlog dikha rahe hain (why do we hear that you are doing this for content? Am I doing this for content? Let content go to hell. We show what you guys do and say in the house).”

Sreekaram teaser on 9th February: Sharwanand Starter

“Sreekaram” Sharwanand’s latest movie is set for the teaser release. In this movie, Sharwanand is the male role, and Gang Leader fame Priyanka Arul Mohan in the female lead role.

The first lyrical song ‘Bhalegundi Baalaa’ composed by Mickey J Meyer of Sreekaram was won the heart of music lovers. Sharwanand is seen wearing a lungi and teasing Priyanka Arul Mohan, in this song.

Now movie makers are ready to unveil the teaser of Sharwanand starter movie “Sreekaram” on 9th February.

Taapsee Pannu is ‘in middle of wired up chaos’ at Looop Lapeta shoot

Actress Taapsee Pannu is not letting her fight with actress Kangana Ranaut come in the way of her work and says she is focusing on the shoot of her upcoming film, Looop Lapeta, amid all the chaos. On Friday, Taapsee used Instagram to share her state of mind along with a picture where she looks at a scene being shot.

“When you are in between 2 perspectives, in middle of wired up chaos and what you do in the frame is going to matter…….. chin up, feet up and just focus! Coz not everybody gets this privilege ….(Also coz u r getting clicked by the lens man doubling up as producer @atulkasbekar) #LooopLapeta #SetDiaries #SaviTheChiller,” she captioned the image.

Looop Lapeta is a Hindi adaptation of the 1998 German film Run Lola Run, starring Franka Potente and directed by Tom Tykwer. Bollywood has already adapted the concept in 2003, by way of late Anant Balani’s Ek Din 24 Ghante, starring Nandita Das and Rahul Bose.

Looop Lapeta is directed by Aakash Bhatia and slated to release later this year.

On Thursday, Kangana had slammed Taapsee for supporting farmers.

Taapsee had tweeted: “If one tweet rattles your unity, one joke rattles your faith or one show rattles your religious belief then it’s you who has to work on strengthening your value system not become ‘propaganda teacher’ for others.”

Kangana commented on Taapsee’s tweet hurling adjectives like “B-grade person”, “dumbo” and “freeloader”.

Kangana commented in Hindi: “Teri maa ko main gali doon it will rattle your belief dumbo? National platforms pe uska apman karu… I know you will strengthen your love not do anything tabhi toh tere jaise dusaron ki rotiyon pe palne wale paltu hote hain…kabhi kuch aur nahin ban pate, chup kar aab. (Will it rattle your belief if I hurl abuses at your mother, dumbo? What if I insult her on national platforms? I know you will strengthen your love not do anything and that’s why people like you depend on others for their bread, just like pets. They cannot become anything else ever, so you better keep shut).”