Samantha: I was able to overcome mental health issues thanks to my counsellors, friends

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Samantha: I was able to overcome mental health issues thanks to my counsellors, friends

Samantha has spoken about the importance of mental health as she recounted her own struggle with mental health issues.

Samantha was invited as the chief guest for the launch of the ‘Psychiatry at your doorstep’ initiative of Roshini Trust and Datla Foundation.

Being in the spotlight for the issues in her private life right now, Samantha has provided a window into how she has handled those issues.

Samantha, who spoke at the event opened up about her mental health struggles and how many people helped her overcome those problems.

The ‘Rangasthalam’ actress said, “There should be no inhibitions about seeking help when you are mentally disturbed. In my case, I was able to overcome my mental health issues only with the help of my counsellors and friends.”

The actress also stressed the point that seeking help from psychiatrists must be normalised. “Like how we go to a doctor for physical injuries, we also should consult doctors if our heart gets hurt”, she said.

“If I am successful for the next part of my life, it is not because I was strong. But it is because many people around me helped me to be strong”, Samantha affirms.

“A lot of people are spending a lot of time and effort to help. It’s time for all of us to do our bit as well,” the ‘Oh Baby’ actress added.

Alia Bhatt ‘flexes’ beau Ranbir Kapoor’s photography skills

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Alia Bhatt ‘flexes’ beau Ranbir Kapoor’s photography skills

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt recently uploaded pictures clicked by her partner Ranbir Kapoor on social media.

It is the first time that the actress publicly addressed Ranbir as her ‘boyfriend’.

Alia took to Instagram and shared a few pictures of herself from her year-end vacation with Ranbir at an undisclosed location. She wrote in the caption, “Casually flexing my boyfriend’s photography skills.”

While Ranbir’s mother Neetu Kapoor and Alia’ mom Soni Razdan commented with heart emojis under the pictures, Alia’ ‘Two States’ co-star Arjun Kapoor put up a quirky comment saying, “#phirseuddchale”.

Alia and Ranbir had jetted off to an undisclosed location to ring in the New Year amid the wilderness. In an earlier set of pictures shared by Alia on her Instagram, Ranbir too made an appearance in one of the images.

On the work front, Alia was supposed to be seen in S.S. Rajamouli’s magnum opus ‘RRR’ alongside Telugu superstars Ram Charan and Jr NTR. However, the third wave of the pandemic has pushed the release of the film to a later, unannounced date.

Kamal Haasan bats for implementation of Right to Service Act

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Kamal Haasan bats for implementation of Right to Service Act

Noted actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan has urged the Tamil Nadu government to implement the Right to Service Act with immediate effect.

In a statement issued on Friday, Haasan said that this would lead to delivery of several services in a time-bound manner, which would eventually curb corruption.

The MNM chief said that the Act will help in delivering birth certificates, death certificates, legal heir certificates, and obtaining ration card in a time-bound manner.

The actor-politician urged the state government to pass the Act on Friday itself, as it is the last day of the ongoing Assembly session.

Haasan said that the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court had in 2019 urged the state government to mull over enacting the Right to Service Act, adding that the ruling DMK had also promised the enactment of the Act in its election manifesto, while the Governor also mentioned it in his address in the previous Assembly session.

He said that 20 states in the country have passed the Right to Services Act, including Punjab, Haryana, Karnataka and New Delhi, among others.

In Madhya Pradesh and Goa, there are separate departments to monitor the delivery of services, he said.

Mahesh Babu, Dulquer drop first single from Adivi Sesh’s ‘Major’

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Mahesh Babu, Dulquer drop first single from Adivi Sesh’s ‘Major’

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan, on Friday unveiled the first single from Adivi Sesh’s upcoming movie ‘Major’.

The song which goes with the title ‘Hrudayama’ is out in Telugu and Malayalam.

The makers of ‘Major’ have kickstarted the promotions for the movie, as they unveil the musical on Friday. While Mahesh Babu released the track ‘Hrudayama’ in Telugu, Dulquer Salmaan released it in Malayalam.

Billed to be a romantic number, the posters from the song hint at the chemistry between the love pair from ‘Major’.

‘Hrudayama’ is crooned by sensational singer Sid Sriram, while it is composed by Saicharan Pakala. The first single from the biographical movie was well-received by the music lovers, as it establishes a decent buzz around.

Touted to be the biopic of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, ‘Major’ stars Adivi Sesh, who essays the role of the 26/11 martyr. Helmed by Sashi Kiran Tikka, the movie is to unfold the story of the braveheart, who devoted his life, serving the country during the most vulnerable times.

‘Major’ is a multilingual movie, which is all set to hit the screens in Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil. Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar are the producers for ‘Major’ under G Mahesh Babu Entertainment and A+S Movies.

‘Major’ is slated for release soon.

Lakshmi Manchu tests Covid positive, asks fans for movie recos

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Lakshmi Manchu tests Covid positive, asks fans for movie recos

Popular Telugu actress Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu tested positive for Covid-19. Announcing this on social media, the ‘Pittakathalu’ actress sought recommendations on shows and movies to watch from her friends so that she can kill time during her isolation.

Manchu had been traveling to wrap up her shoot for the upcoming Malayalam movie ‘Monster’. In her post, she mentions that she had played “hide and seek” with the virus before it caught her.

Her younger brother and Telugu actor, Manchu Manoj, had earlier tested positive and isolated himself.

Urging her fans and followers to follow Covid protocols, the actress asked them to get vaccinated, and to go for booster shots if they are eligible, to reduce the risk of hospitalisation.

“They say, don’t run from your fears, attack them. Well, that didn’t turn out well for me,” Lakshmi wrote in her post.AShe said that Covid-19 had finally caught up with her after she had successfully played “hide-and-seek for two years from the ‘buchodu’ of 2020 and screaming GO CORONA GO.” ‘Buchodu’ is the Telugu word for ‘monster’.

“I did give it a fight but it had other plans,” Manchu added.A”Gonna use some kalari skills to kick Covid’s a**.” She was referring to the martial arts form Kalaripayattu.

Puneett Chouksey says he is enjoying acting and playing different roles

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Puneett Chouksey says he is enjoying acting and playing different roles

Television actor Puneett Chouksey says everything is possible in this profession and that one can live many lives in the roles they play.

He says: “Only in the acting profession is everything possible. As an artist, you can live in the role of completely different people, including robbers and bandits. And no one will punish you for that. Like I act for Ansh who is gray, but I’m not the same in my life. It’s fun to enjoy a beautiful creative journey of different roles which comes to my bag.”

Puneett is currently seen playing an antagonist in the show ‘Sirf Tum’. He was earlier seen in a gray shade in ‘Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki’. He is known for the titular role in the show ‘Naati Pinky Ki Lambi Love Story’.

He adds that acting helps an actor to explore without the stress of being judged.

“The best part is you are judged while exploring. You can also try yourself in different professions and in the role of people with different characters. On screen, you can be a stupid and funny person, and no one will think badly of you. I’m enjoying feeling the atmosphere and understanding the acting profession. Such experiences are truly fascinating and informative.”

Kubbra Sait tests Covid positive, urges people to do home tests

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Kubbra Sait tests Covid positive, urges people to do home tests

Bollywood actress Kubbra Sait, who is known for her stint on ‘Sacred Games’, has tested positive for Covid-19. She took to her Instagram story and posted a long text notifying her associates and people close to her about the diagnosis.

She wrote: “Hey beautiful peeps, first and foremost #maskup Second, I’ve tested positive with mild/asymptomatic Covid-19. If you were in contact with me, please run a home test … (so that we don’t burden the already burdened testing system).”

The actress, who was most recently seen on the Apple TV+ sci-fi show ‘Foundation’, reminded her social media followers that the country’s healthcare system is under immense strain because of the upsurge in cases.

Sait said: “I haven’t still received the results from the lab. It’s been 36 hours. Better stay indoors and take a break. You may not even realise you’re a carrier (at this stage).”

About the state of her health, she said she was doing fine and only had mild symptoms. “I’m alright. Resting and watching TV. Stay calm, consume loads of fluids, watch little TV and the phone. So in 5-7 days we can say #ByeOmicron.”

Kubbra was last seen in Apple TV+’s sci-fi show ‘Foundation’.

Actor Nithiin’s wife tests positive, celebrates b’day in isloation

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Actor Nithiin’s wife tests positive, celebrates b’day in isloation

Actor Nithiin’s wife Shalini Kandukuri has tested positive for Covid-19 and she celebrated her birthday in self-isolation at home.

Nithiin, who posted the video of his wife’s birthday ‘celebrations’, wished that she tests negative soon. The award-winning actor, last seen in Venky Atturi’s romantic comedy ‘Rang De’ with Keerthi Suresh, cut the birthday cake on his wife’s behalf, as she watched her from a distance.

He also posted a video on his social media profiles and wrote: “COVID has barriers … But LOVE has no BARRIERS … HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE LIFE 1st time ‘nuvvu negative kavalani korukuntunnanu’.” The bit in Telugu can be translated as, “For the first time I want you to be negative.” Nithiin and Shalini got married in July 2020.

Tollywood, incidentally, has been seeing a rise in the number of celebrities testing positive for Covid-19. They include well-known stars Mahesh Babu, Manchu Manoj and Manchu Lakshmi.

Aparshakti Khurrana to play lead in Atul Sabharwal’s ‘Berlin’

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Aparshakti Khurrana to play lead in Atul Sabharwal’s ‘Berlin’

Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurrana will start 2022 with Atul Sabharwal’s next film, ‘Berlin’, a gritting suspense thriller where he will star as the lead.

This will be the actor’s second outing in the genre after ‘Dokha Round D Corner’, and the film will go on floors this month and will be shot across Delhi, Agra and Bhopal, the key cities in the Hindi belt.

Aparshakti said: “I can’t wait to get on the sets for this one.

“2021 for me has been full of surprises, with starting my journey of playing the lead role on a positive note, I also got the opportunity to explore different, more serious genres – which is something I have wanted to do since day one, and who better than Atul Sabharwal could have helped me get there?”

Heaping praises on his director, Aparshakti recollects Atul’s past projects.

“I have followed Atul Sir’s work very closely and I can undoubtedly vouch for his craft, especially when it comes to storytelling in this tricky genre. I still remember how mind-blowing and ahead of its time ‘My Wife’s Murder’ was.

“Totally loved ‘Powder’ starring Pankaj Tripathi and his last work of ‘Class of 83’ shows how fine he is with his craft. He beautifully captures the nuances required for this genre and I am more than excited to have him helm this project for me,” he concluded.

‘Prince of Tollywood’ Mahesh Babu tests positive for Covid-19

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‘Prince of Tollywood’ Mahesh Babu tests positive for Covid-19

Tollywood hero Mahesh Babu has tested positive to Covid-19 on his return from his Christmas-New Year vacation overseas. The actor took to his social media on Thursday to post an update about his health condition.

In his brief social media post, Mahesh Babu tweeted: “To all my fans and well-wishers: Despite taking all the necessary precautions, I’ve tested positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms.”

The ‘Prince of Tollywood’ added: “I’ve isolated myself at home and have been following medical guidance.”

He also requested all those who had come in contact with him in the recent days to get tested. And he used the occasion to “urge everyone who has not taken their vaccination to do so immediately, as it reduces the risk of severe symptoms and hospitalisation”. In the end, he said he hoped to be back soon.

On the work front, Mahesh Babu, who’s a multiple award-winning actor and philanthropist, was last working on the post-production of his upcoming movie ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’.

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