Shradha

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(9 Jan 2015)

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Paapi Gudia

(1 May 1998)

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Meena (as Shradha Verma)

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(1993)

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Avantika Vandanapu shares her desire to work in Bollywood films

22 Mar 2024

Avantika Vandanapu, who is receiving appreciation for her performance in 'Big Girls Don't Cry', shared her aspiration to be part of Indian cinema, stating she has grown up watching films like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' and 'Veer Zaara'.Avantika has made her mark in several Hollywood projects, including 'Mean Girls', 'Spin', and 'Senior Years', among others.Reflecting on her journey, Avantika shared, "It's truly surreal to come full circle and return to India, from my roots as a child actor to now leading a Hindi series like 'Big Girls Don't Cry'. This homecoming feels like a dream come true. Since my childhood I have been watching Yash Chopra films like Chandni, Veer Zaara, DDLJ, Darr etc and fell in love with Indian cinema and developed that desire to work in Bollywood films. I love the color, emotions and cheerful Indian movies and cannot wait to be a part of them."'Big Girls Don't Cry', a coming-of-age school drama set against the backdrop of a fictionalised all-girls boarding school.In 'Big Girls Don't Cry,' Avantika portrays Leah Joseph, one of the lead characters, in a series created by Nitya Mehra and directed by a team including Sudhanshu Saria, Karan Kapadia, and Kopal Naithani. The women-led ensemble cast features Aneet Padda, Dalai, Vidushi, Lhakyila, Afrah Sayed and Akshita Sood, Pooja Bhatt, Raima Sen, and Zoya Hussain in pivotal roles, along with Mukul Chadda.'Big Girls Don't Cry' is streaming on OTT platform from March 14.

Rihanna sets stage on fire with her electrifying performance at Anant-Radhika's pre-wedding festivities on Day 1

2 Mar 2024

She also performed on her popular track 'Work'. Apart from that singer was seen belting out some of her all-time hits including 'Rude Boy', 'Pour it Up', 'Diamonds', and 'Wild Things', among others. RIHANNA DOING HER ICONIC CHOREOGRAPHY OF POSE RIHVERSE (@RIHANNAVERSEE) March 1, 2024Rihanna also thanked the Ambani family and shared her heartfelt wishes to the couple. Rihannas speech during her ambani pre wedding festival performance in India Mus | STILL WAITING FOR R9 (@iammumus) March 1, 2024From Pop sensation Rihanna's performance to a special drone show, Ambani's three-day pre-wedding festivities are going to be a grand affair.Guests from all around the world are in Jamnagar, Gujarat to attend the pre-wedding festivities of Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant, who is set to tie the knot with industrialist Viren Merchant's daughter, Radhika Merchant.From Bollywood celebs like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor to famous sports personalities like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, who's who from different fields has arrived to attend the three-day lavish celebrations.On Friday, ace shuttler Saina Nehwal offered a glimpse of the Day 1 schedule which seems to be pretty exciting.Taking to Instagram, Saina shared a picture of a card on her stories which is the entire day's schedule.The picture was captioned as, "Friday 1st March 2024, 11:00 AM Onwards Celebratory welcome brunch at the hotel."The events on Day 1 kickstarted at 5.30 pm, with 'An Evening in Everland at the Conservatory', which will have 'Elegant Cocktail' as the dress code for the guests, followed by welcome speeches by the family.It was followed by 'Cirque De Soleil', which is described as "a spectacle of extraordinary performances", followed by 'Vantara Show' which is described as "Marvel at the beauty of the Animal kingdom".Post the Vantara Show, the grand pre-wedding festivities will feature a special 'Drone Show', about which an official release stated "watch the sky come alive with a never seen before dazzling display".Followed by a special performance by Rihanna. The picture described the performance as "Join the Euphoria as Rihanna performs in India for the first time."Day 1 ended with Dinner and an Afterparty, "a perfect end to a magical evening."Founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Nita Ambani, also spoke about the pre-wedding function of her son, Anant Ambani, with Radhika Merchant.She shared the relevance of art and culture and how she is 'passionate' about it, saying, "Throughout my life I have been inspired by arts and culture. It has deeply moved me and I am very passionate about it."Gushing about her son's wedding, she said, "When it came to my youngest son Anant's wedding with Radhika, I had two important wishes - first, I wanted to celebrate our roots...Jamnagar holds special place in our hearts and has a profound significance. Gujarat is where we come from, it's where Mukesh and his father built the refinery and I started my career by converting this arid and desert like area into a lush green township and a vibrant community."

"It was a wonderful experience": Allu Arjun as he attends Berlin Film Festival 2024

20 Feb 2024

Taking to Instagram, on Tuesday, the actor shared a post and shared his experience.He wrote, "Thank you Berlin & #berlinale2024.It was a wonderful experience being there. Looking forward to come back again.Love from India."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Allu Arjun (@alluarjunonline)Allu, who played the titular gangster in Pushpa: The Rise, will now reprise the role in the sequel 'Pushpa: The Rule'. The film is set to be released in cinemas on August 15, 2024. Directed by Trivikram, the film promises to be a massive entertainer. Allu also received a National Film Award for his performance in 'Pushpa: The Rise'.After the National Film Awards list was announced in August, Allu Arjun took to social media and expressed his gratitude."A huge congratulations to all the national award winners across various categories and languages throughout the nation. Your accomplishments are truly commendable. & I would like to express my gratitude for the love and wishes pouring in from all corners of the country. Feeling honored and humbled by it all. Thank you for the love. Humbled," he wrote.

"Nostalgic moment": Karan Wahi on reunion with Jennifer Winget in 'Raisinghani Vs Raisinghani'

15 Feb 2024

Karan Wahi, who reunited with Jennifer Winget after 14 years in the drama show 'Raisinghani Vs Raisinghani', has shared his excitement.'Raisinghani vs Raisinghani' weaves the lives of legal professionals, probing the intricacies of moral dilemmas and the challenge of choosing the right path over the easy one. Along with Jennifer Winget and Karani Wahi, the show features Reem Shaikh and Sanjay Nath.Reflecting on more than a decade-long reunion, Karan Wahi expressed his feelings."Sharing the screen with Jenny after 14 years is a nostalgic moment for us as well as for our fans. But this time our chemistry has evolved and so have our characters. More than just the romantic tension, the audience can expect a sense of rivalry, redemption, and relentless passion that will keep them hooked throughout the series. Our characters carry deeper layers of emotion and complexity, making every scene charged with anticipation and intrigue. It's not just a reunion; it's a reinvention of our on-screen dynamics, which I am sure the audience will like."In the show, Jennifer will be seen portraying the role of a lawyer, Anushka Raisinghani.Talking about her stylish avatar in the show, Jennifer recently said in a statement, "Anushka Raisinghani is a captivating figure, embodying a unique fusion of legal acumen and refined style that is minimalistic yet impactful. She is a lawyer with a heart which is rare to come across, especially in the field of law. What sets Anushka apart is her ability to seamlessly intertwine her professional prowess with her personal elegance, evident in her wardrobe choices.""Whether commanding attention in the courtroom or exuding confidence in her daily life, Anushka's attire reflects her strength and conviction. Through power dressing, she not only makes a fashion statement but also communicates her expertise. From tailored suits and bold jewelry for formal settings to elegant dresses for special occasions, each outfit brings out her character. Anushka is aware of her strengths and weaknesses which she effortlessly blends into her persona and style," Winget said.

"Rise of social media led to increase in online trolling...": Ayushmann

8 Feb 2024

internet is a powerful tool, and we need to ensure that children can make the best use of it. They can use the internet to learn about the world, discover new hobbies, advance their skills, explore job opportunities, and harness its potential safely and securely," he said in a statement.Ayushmann also shared his views on how parents should deal with children in the digital age."Children are taking to the internet from a very formative stage in their lives. From education to friendships to entertainmentMeanwhile, on the work front, Ayushmann is excited about his next slate of films, which will be released this year.He said that he will explore a 'number of genres' in 2024."I'm going to experiment with a lot of genres in 2024. My slate of films will be extremely diverse as always and it will focus solely on delivering quality theatrical experience to the audience. I'm currently locking some interesting films that one will love watching with the entire family in theatres," the actor had said.Ayushmann was last seen in 'Dream Girl 2'.

"Not an easy profession, needs courage to ask the right questions to people who are in power": Bhumi on playing journalist in 'Bhakshak' film

31 Jan 2024

In 'Bhakshak', Bhumi will be seen looking into a case of sexual assault of children at a girl's shelter home.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in)Ahead of the release of the film, Bhumi spoke to ANI and shared her experience stepping into the shoes of a journalist."Journalism is a difficult career...it needs a lot of courage to ask the right questions, especially to the people who are in power. To ask questions fearlessly definitely needs a lot of courage...I salute the journalists out there for doing their job with integrity and fearlessness. I have learned a lot by working on this film. I feel honoured," Bhumi.Bhumi also shared views on the intense topic of the film."Working on 'Bhakshak' was quite challenging as it is based on a sensitive and hard-hitting topic. The film asks questions at a core level that is bound to shake one's conscience. I hope the film sparks conversations that lead to meaningful change. The film sheds light on the crimes against the children," she added.'Bhakshak' is directed by Pulkit. Along with Bhumi, Sanjay Mishra, Aditya Srivastava and Sai Tamhankar also play pivotal roles in the film. It will be released on Netflix on February 9.

National Girl Child Day: Kajol pens emotional note for daughter Nysa

24 Jan 2024

"On this day let's make our girls strong enough to stand up for themselves regardless of the world and do our best to make this world a place where even their daughters will thrive..let's work towards that."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Kajol Devgan (@kajol)The actor not only shared her personal experiences as a mother, but she also delivered a message about empowering girls and appreciating their passion.In the picture, Kajol wore a golden saree. Nysa, on the other hand, donned a pink lehenga.As soon as Kajol uploaded the picture, fans chimed in the comment section.A fan commented, "Prettiesttttt girls!!!!"Another wrote, "A strong daughter will definitely be raised from such a mother.""When a woman gave birth to a girl, she gave birth to her friend," a social media user wrote.Nysa is daughter of actors Ajay and Kajol, who got married in 1999.The star couple welcomed daughter Nysa on April 20, 2003. Seven years later, their son Yug was born on September 13, 2010.Meanwhile, on the work front, Kajol recently wrapped up shooting for 'Do Patti'. The film also stars Kriti Sanon.'Do Patti' also marks Kriti and Kajol's second collaboration after 'Dilwale'.

"He is very sweet," Konkona Sensharma on her pairing with "living legend" Manoj Bajpayee

13 Jan 2024

Konkona Sensharma recently shared her experience of working with actor Manoj Bajpayee for the first time in the crime thriller web series 'Killer Soup'.Talking exclusively to ANI, Konkona said, "So lovely...actually, I have been an admirer of his work for a very long time. If you look at his body of work, it's very intimidating...he has done fantastic films...you know 'Gangs Of Wasseypur', 'Satya', 'Bandit Queen'...iconic films. It's intimidating as he is an intense, serious kind of person but 'aisa nahi hai voh' he is not like that. He is very sweet."Directed by Abhishek Chaubey the series stars Manoj BajpayeeKonkona Sensharma, Nasser, Sayaji Shinde, Lal, Anbuthasan, Anula Navlekar and Kani Kusruti in pivotal roles.The series revolves around Swathi Shetty (played by Konkona) a budding cook who wishes for the entire world to enjoy her soup. One mishap kicks off a chain reaction of accidents and frantic cover-ups that find her and her partner in hot water.The major dark humour in the series comes from Manoj Bajpayee, said Konkona. On working with director Abhishek Chaubey in 'Killer Soup' she told ANI, "I was really looking forward to working with him ever since his first film 'Ishqiya'. Then he made so many... 'Dedh Ishqiya', 'Sonchiriya', 'Udta Punjab' and so many others ...even his short films. I really like his work. Somehow I really resonate with his work. I have known him for so many years. He used to be in Vishal Bhardwaj's team. So even when I was doing 'Omkara'. I knew him for a long time."Konkona also called the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' actor "a living legend".She said, "You know I was dying to work with Abhishek and then of course this is with Manoj Bajpayee who is a living legend. I doing such fantastic work and you know both Manoj and I have been in this industry for more than 20 years and somehow we have never worked together. It's so strange.""Somehow professionally, our paths have not crossed. We just bumped into each other socially. I think we have always liked each other's work. In fact, I love his work. This is the first time we are actually working together...it's romantic pairing. Actually, it's crime, romance, dark humour... so it's very interesting mix of things," she added.The actor said that after a series of morally upright she was happy to play a "baddie" portraying a "quiet grey" character. Earlier she had played an out-and-out grey character in 2013 horror flick 'Ek thi Daayan'.'Killer Soup' is currently streaming on the OTT platform Netflix.

Jr NTR starrer 'Devara' teaser to be out soon, composer Anirudh Ravichander expresses excitement

27 Dec 2023

Devara' starring Jr NTR, makers seem to release the much-awaited teaser soon. Music composer and singer Anirudh Ravichander shared his excitement. Jr NTR and director Koratala Siva's 'Devara' is one of the most anticipated films of 2024. Recently, rumours about the makers planning to release the teaser have gone viral. In the latest update on this action saga, Anirudh who is also composing the music for Devara, added fuel to rumours and shared his reaction to the upcoming teaser. To tease his fans, Anirudh took to X and wrote, "#Devara teaser @tarak9999 and #KoratalaSiva Excited #AllHailTheTiger."The film which is set against the costal lands is helmed by Koratala Siva the film stars Janhvi KapoorJr NTR, and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles.'Devara' will be released in two parts.The first part of the film will be released on April 5, 2024.'Devara' marks the first collaboration of Janhvi with the 'RRR' actor.The film's music is done by Anirudh Ravichander with R Rathnavelu being the cinematographer.The official release date of the second part of the film is still awaited.

"India has a big history of cinema": Michael Douglas on importance of Indian cinema

27 Nov 2023

Goa) [India], November 27 : American actor and film producer Michael Douglas shared his happiness in visiting India and said that it is always a "pleasure" to be here and added that India has a big history of cinema.While talking to the media at the International Film Festival of India in Goa, he said, "It is always a pleasure visiting India but this is my first time in the south. Cinema brings the world together and you have a big history of cinema in India."Further sharing about the festival and its importance, he added, "The festival is ending tomorrow. We are here at the end of the festival but I think it is so exciting. It is an international festival. You have over 78 countries represented here."Douglas also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts in the field of film production and finance. On speaking about the relevance of the festival and PM Modi's leadership skills, he said, "I also think this is more and more the sort of spirit, and the beauty of this festival are you had 78 foreign countries represented and it's only a reflection of the strength of your Indian filming, which is renowned and known around the world. I think you're in very good hands I think it's beginning to."He also praised Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur for his efforts.Talking to the media, he said, "As I mentioned I do think that under minister Anurag Thakur as well as Prime minister Modi the last few years we've seen more money put into the production and financing of films, it's been a very successful time."He also said that the movies unite people irrespective of race, religion and gender."I mean with all the different languages we speak movies share the same language, audiences from wherever you are in the world can understand what's going on, movies bring us closer together and I think that's a very important aspect of it," he shared on the role of movies in bringing different cultures together.Douglas also talked about the way the Indian film industry is making its mark at the international level and also appreciated the music of 'RRR' and called it "spectacular" as its song 'Naatu Naatu' won an Oscar this year.While interacting with the media at the 54th International Film Festival of India in Goa, he said, "It was spectacular, I mean bravo won the Oscar for the music but it was stunning. It deserves everything it gets and I think that it's a wonderful time for the film industry here to get the confidence."He shared further while praising the movie and said that this kind of achievement gives confidence to the filmmakers to make good movies. "It was a big-budget movie for any movie and I think it gives you more confidence to try to make good films."He also thanked IFFI, saying, "Since we're just leaving right now, let me just thank the IFFI."Veteran actor Michael Douglas on being conferred with the prestigious Satyajit Ray Excellence in Film Lifetime Award at the International Film Festival of India said, " I am honoured to recieve Satyajit Ray's Excellence in Film Lifetime Award International Indian Film Festival in Goa."The 79-year-old actor has won two Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the AFI Life Achievement Award.His first TV break came with 'The Experiment,' a CBS Playhouse special in 1969, and it was the only time he was billed as 'M.K. Douglas.' His first notable role was in the television series 'The Streets of San Francisco,' in which he co-starred with Karl Malden.Other successful films he appeared in included 'Falling Down,' 'The American President,' 'The Ghost and the Darkness,' 'The Game,' 'A Perfect Murder,' and many more.