Actress Sreejita De has hopped onto the social media trend, and shared a stunning transformation video, grooving on the track ‘Premika Ne Pyaar Se’, from the dubbed Hindi version of the soundtrack ‘Humse Hai Muqabala’.
The song is from the 1994 Tamil film ‘Kadhalan’ directed by S Shankar, starring Prabhu Deva and Nagma in the lead. It is sung by Sp Balasubrahmanyam, Udit Narayan, and Sp Pallavi.
The diva known for participating in ‘Bigg Boss 16’, took to Instagram and shared a Reel video, wherein we can see her posing in both ethnic and the western outfits.
The transformation Reel features Sreejita in five different looks. She is wearing a white sheer saree, a bright pink coloured suit, a silver shimmer short dress, paired with pink long boots, a blue lehenga, and a silver and pink coloured sleeveless top, paired with blue shorts.
She captioned the post as: “Pyaar ko hi swarg...
The song is from the 1994 Tamil film ‘Kadhalan’ directed by S Shankar, starring Prabhu Deva and Nagma in the lead. It is sung by Sp Balasubrahmanyam, Udit Narayan, and Sp Pallavi.
The diva known for participating in ‘Bigg Boss 16’, took to Instagram and shared a Reel video, wherein we can see her posing in both ethnic and the western outfits.
The transformation Reel features Sreejita in five different looks. She is wearing a white sheer saree, a bright pink coloured suit, a silver shimmer short dress, paired with pink long boots, a blue lehenga, and a silver and pink coloured sleeveless top, paired with blue shorts.
She captioned the post as: “Pyaar ko hi swarg...
- 3/16/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Richa Chadha said that she is proud of everything that she has achieved till now, adding that she is in the Rs 100 crore club and that no one can take that away from her. Her latest release ‘Fukrey 3’ collected over Rs 107.7 crore worldwide.
Talking about the benchmark, Richa, whose iconic character of Bholi Punjaban is etched in everyone’s mind, said: “I feel great, grateful. I am very thankful to the makers when they chose me 10 years ago. I am grateful to Mrighdeep Singh Lamba (director)and for the character written I am grateful to writer Vipul Vig as well.”
Richa further spoke about how she takes her struggles and success: “I am just happy that I am in the Rs 100 crore club and no one takes this from me. I am a self-made woman. I am very proud of everything that I have achieved and also of...
Talking about the benchmark, Richa, whose iconic character of Bholi Punjaban is etched in everyone’s mind, said: “I feel great, grateful. I am very thankful to the makers when they chose me 10 years ago. I am grateful to Mrighdeep Singh Lamba (director)and for the character written I am grateful to writer Vipul Vig as well.”
Richa further spoke about how she takes her struggles and success: “I am just happy that I am in the Rs 100 crore club and no one takes this from me. I am a self-made woman. I am very proud of everything that I have achieved and also of...
- 10/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Richa Chadha said that she is proud of everything that she has achieved till now, adding that she is in the Rs 100 crore club and that no one can take that away from her. Her latest release ‘Fukrey 3’ collected over Rs 107.7 crore worldwide.
Talking about the benchmark, Richa, whose iconic character of Bholi Punjaban is etched in everyone’s mind, said: “I feel great, grateful. I am very thankful to the makers when they chose me 10 years ago. I am grateful to Mrighdeep Singh Lamba (director)and for the character written I am grateful to writer Vipul Vig as well.”
Richa further spoke about how she takes her struggles and success: “I am just happy that I am in the Rs 100 crore club and no one takes this from me. I am a self-made woman. I am very proud of everything that I have achieved and also of...
Talking about the benchmark, Richa, whose iconic character of Bholi Punjaban is etched in everyone’s mind, said: “I feel great, grateful. I am very thankful to the makers when they chose me 10 years ago. I am grateful to Mrighdeep Singh Lamba (director)and for the character written I am grateful to writer Vipul Vig as well.”
Richa further spoke about how she takes her struggles and success: “I am just happy that I am in the Rs 100 crore club and no one takes this from me. I am a self-made woman. I am very proud of everything that I have achieved and also of...
- 10/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actress Varsha Usgaonkar went down memory lane and recalled shooting with acclaimed actor Naseeruddin Shah in the 1993 film ‘Hasti’ in Ooty.
‘Hasti’ wasdirected by Ashok Gaekwad. It also stars Jackie Shroff and Nagma. It revolves around Jaggu, who is belittled by Narang due to poverty when he asks for his daughter Neena’s hand in marriage. Jaggu promises to return after making a mark for himself.
On the Sunday episode of ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, 80’s divas’ featuring – Sangeeta Bijlani, Varsha Usgaonkar, and Mandakini will be seen reviving some glorious memories.
During the conversation, Kapil asked Varsha about her experience working in the film ‘Hasti’ alongside Naseerudin Shah.
Recollecting the old days, she said: “Upon seeing him, all the art films flooded back into my memory. I reflected, ‘Wow, he has accomplished significant art films, and now he will dance with me.’ I did two films with him, ‘Shikari’ and ‘Hasti.
‘Hasti’ wasdirected by Ashok Gaekwad. It also stars Jackie Shroff and Nagma. It revolves around Jaggu, who is belittled by Narang due to poverty when he asks for his daughter Neena’s hand in marriage. Jaggu promises to return after making a mark for himself.
On the Sunday episode of ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, 80’s divas’ featuring – Sangeeta Bijlani, Varsha Usgaonkar, and Mandakini will be seen reviving some glorious memories.
During the conversation, Kapil asked Varsha about her experience working in the film ‘Hasti’ alongside Naseerudin Shah.
Recollecting the old days, she said: “Upon seeing him, all the art films flooded back into my memory. I reflected, ‘Wow, he has accomplished significant art films, and now he will dance with me.’ I did two films with him, ‘Shikari’ and ‘Hasti.
- 5/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Veteran Bollywood actress Tabassum, who hosted the iconic television (talk show) series, “Phool Khile Hain, Gulshan Gulshan” on Doordarshan for two decades, passed away following a massive cardiac arrest, her son Hoshang said here on Saturday. She was 78.
Rushed to a private hospital after she suffered chest pain, Tabassum breathed her last around 8.40 p.m. on Friday, he said. She is survived by her son, and other relatives including her brother-in-law and actor Arun Govil (Ram of Ramayan).
“Her funeral rites were also completed late last night itself,” Hoshang informed. He described her as being totally healthy and her sudden departure has left the family in a state of shock.
Tabassum was married to Vijay Govil, the elder brother of the films and television actor Arun Govil – who portrayed the character of Lord Rama in the epic serial “Ramayana” (1987) and previously as King Vikramaditya in another cult serial, “Vikram Aur...
Rushed to a private hospital after she suffered chest pain, Tabassum breathed her last around 8.40 p.m. on Friday, he said. She is survived by her son, and other relatives including her brother-in-law and actor Arun Govil (Ram of Ramayan).
“Her funeral rites were also completed late last night itself,” Hoshang informed. He described her as being totally healthy and her sudden departure has left the family in a state of shock.
Tabassum was married to Vijay Govil, the elder brother of the films and television actor Arun Govil – who portrayed the character of Lord Rama in the epic serial “Ramayana” (1987) and previously as King Vikramaditya in another cult serial, “Vikram Aur...
- 11/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Death The actor, who was 79 years old, had succumbed to a cardiac arrest. Tnm StaffVeteran Telugu actor Ghattamaneni Krishna, who was popularly known as Superstar Krishna, passed away on Tuesday, November 15. The 79-year-old was admitted to the Continental Hospital in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli at around 2 am on Monday after he fell unconscious. The actor had suffered a cardiac arrest and was kept under observation. Several members of the film fraternity including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi as well as Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu expressed their condolences. Mourning the death, the Prime Minister said that it was a collosal loss to the world of cinema. Krishna Garu was a legendary superstar, who won hearts of people through his versatile acting and lively personality. His demise is a colossal loss to the world of cinema and entertainment. In this sad hour my thoughts are with @urstrulyMahesh and his entire family.
- 11/15/2022
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe Tamil audio series in his own voice touches on interesting incidents in his professional and personal life. Tnm StaffTamil actor, dancer and director Prabhu Deva has released an audio book about his personal and professional life. Prabhu Deva's autobiography in the audio format, titled Take It Easy Policy, has been released on publishing house Notion Press's reading app Bynge. "The audio series is an honest tell-all about his life, chronicling his professional and personal life. The series delves into him being raised as a normal kid in Chennai to entering superstardom as a choreographer and an actor. Prabhu Deva sports many hats— he is a choreographer, an actor, a director and a producer. He is best known for choreographing songs such as ‘Muqabla’, ‘Urvasi Urvasi’ and ‘Kay Sera Sera’," says a release by Notion Press. The book also touches upon the milestones of Prabhu Deva's life as well as other incidents,...
- 8/6/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodMany films normalise workplace sexual harassment against a policewoman. While some films are breaking the mould, a lot more experimentation is needed.Neelima MenonBetween being demonised as arrogant and malicious and being subservient to male authority, Malayalam cinema has offered precious little by way of interesting female cop characters. One could even say that a female cop in Malayalam cinema is mostly just a shrew waiting to be tamed. Here, we trace some of the most important female cop characters that have made it to the silver screen. We cautiously note that the tide may be changing for the better. In Praja (2001), directed by Joshiy, written by Renji Panicker, the female lead, Asp Maya Mary Kurien Ips, enters the screen with bravado. Her subordinates strictly adhere to her orders, she seems to be that quintessential no-nonsense angry young policewoman, till the hero comes into the picture. When she stops a...
- 12/30/2020
- by Neethu
- The News Minute
KollywoodNagma shared screen space with Rajinikanth in the 1995 blockbuster hit 'Baashha' directed by Suresh Krissna. Digital NativeActor Nagma is one of the most popular stars from the 90s. She has worked in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films. Nagma who is now a politician shared a throwback picture in which she's seen with superstar Rajinikanth and his wife Latha on Twitter. This picture was taken when Nagma met the couple during their London visit. "In conversation with @rajinikanth Ji and his wife Lataji in London during their visit there, Jab we met. Friendly Memories. Glad that we worked together in a Most memorable movie ``Baasha", tweeted Nagma. In conversation with @rajinikanth Ji and his wife Lataji in London during their visit their Jab we met . Friendly Memories . Glad that we worked together in a Most memorable movie Baasha . pic.twitter.com/sfV8rsX8nS — Nagma (@nagma_morarji...
- 12/22/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
New Delhi, Oct 9 (Ians) In a disturbing incident, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's five-year old daughter received rape threats from social media trolls following Chennai Super Kings' loss to Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr) on Tuesday night.
Csk failed to chase a 168-run target, losing the game to Kkr by 10 runs.
Dhoni's wife, Sakshi, got the threats on her Instagram account.
The threats created an outrage on social media, especially from women.
Actor-turned-politician Nagma tweeted, "Where are we headed as a Nation? It's disgusting Dhoni's 5-Year-Old Daughter Ziva is Getting Rape Threats after Csk Lost Ipl Match to Kkr. Mr #Pm what is this happening In our country??"
Sowmya Reddy, Mla from Jayanagara, Karnataka, wrote on her timeline, "This is just nasty! What's happening to our country? Where are we heading?"
Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi tweeted, "This has to be the most disgusting example of how social media platforms are being misused.
Csk failed to chase a 168-run target, losing the game to Kkr by 10 runs.
Dhoni's wife, Sakshi, got the threats on her Instagram account.
The threats created an outrage on social media, especially from women.
Actor-turned-politician Nagma tweeted, "Where are we headed as a Nation? It's disgusting Dhoni's 5-Year-Old Daughter Ziva is Getting Rape Threats after Csk Lost Ipl Match to Kkr. Mr #Pm what is this happening In our country??"
Sowmya Reddy, Mla from Jayanagara, Karnataka, wrote on her timeline, "This is just nasty! What's happening to our country? Where are we heading?"
Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi tweeted, "This has to be the most disgusting example of how social media platforms are being misused.
- 10/9/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Actress-politician Nagma feels Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is ruining the name of Maharashtra and Mumbai.
https://twitter.com/nagma_morarji/status/1303336914792206337
"KanganaRanaut is ruining the name of Maharashtra Mumbai. Is instrumental in Spoiling the name of Mumbai #Maharashtra worldwide. She is bringing a bad name to entire Bollywood. She first started with Nepotism then Insider Versus Outsider then calls Mumbai Maha Pok unacceptable," Nagma tweeted from her verified account on Tuesday evening.
Nagma's reaction comes after Kangana Ranaut's recent social media posts targeted Mumbai and its police force. For the past few days, actress-turned-Congress politician Nagma has been taking jibes at Kangana Ranaut on Twitter.
On Monday, Ministry of Home Affairs (Mha) granted 'Y' category security to Kangana ahead of her return to Mumbai from her hometown in Himachal Pradesh, in light of her recent spat with Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut.
Soon after news reports emerged announcing the same,...
https://twitter.com/nagma_morarji/status/1303336914792206337
"KanganaRanaut is ruining the name of Maharashtra Mumbai. Is instrumental in Spoiling the name of Mumbai #Maharashtra worldwide. She is bringing a bad name to entire Bollywood. She first started with Nepotism then Insider Versus Outsider then calls Mumbai Maha Pok unacceptable," Nagma tweeted from her verified account on Tuesday evening.
Nagma's reaction comes after Kangana Ranaut's recent social media posts targeted Mumbai and its police force. For the past few days, actress-turned-Congress politician Nagma has been taking jibes at Kangana Ranaut on Twitter.
On Monday, Ministry of Home Affairs (Mha) granted 'Y' category security to Kangana ahead of her return to Mumbai from her hometown in Himachal Pradesh, in light of her recent spat with Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut.
Soon after news reports emerged announcing the same,...
- 9/8/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Actress Richa Chadha, who is known for expressing strong opinions on politics, says that as an actor she chooses films that interest her, and not necessarily projects that are in sync with her political ideology.
"My politics does not reflect in the choices of films I do, not always. A film is a fictional work. In future, what if I play a Naxalite? I may not agree with the violence that that ideology holds but that does not mean I will say 'no' to the film as an actor. I am a performing artist and not every single performance is a reflection of my political belief," Richa told Ians.
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Citing an example of one of her earlier films, Richa added: "Look at 'Gangs Of Wasseypur'. It is the story of the coal mafia underworld. I played Nagma Khatoon,...
"My politics does not reflect in the choices of films I do, not always. A film is a fictional work. In future, what if I play a Naxalite? I may not agree with the violence that that ideology holds but that does not mean I will say 'no' to the film as an actor. I am a performing artist and not every single performance is a reflection of my political belief," Richa told Ians.
Also read:?Srk, Ananya Panday, KJo at Gauri Khan's lavish party
Citing an example of one of her earlier films, Richa added: "Look at 'Gangs Of Wasseypur'. It is the story of the coal mafia underworld. I played Nagma Khatoon,...
- 2/3/2020
- GlamSham
The social media era has given rise to many influencers. These platforms have notably broadened the audience outreach making ordinary people who flaunt their lifestyles and talents get recognition from businesses who usually use them for marketing purposes. One of those celebrities who enjoy fame from the new technologies is India’s very own Nagmar Mirajkar. The internet star has become a sensation among the users of the video-sharing application, Tiktok. Nagma has become a household name because of the content she shares with her fans; she engages her followers through fifteen-second videos of her dancing, singing and lip-syncing. The Tiktok
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- 1/16/2020
- by Jennifer Borama
- TVovermind.com
MusicComposed by Ar Rahman for Shankar’s 1994 Tamil film ‘Kadhalan’, ‘Mukkala Mukkabla’ was only made better by Prabhu Deva’s dance moves. Tnm Staff“Oyae ohoo… Oyae ohoo!” is a phenomenal introduction for a song that’s popular not just in the language it was originally performed (Tamil) but across India. Anytime this cow-boy themed song from the ‘90s came on radio or was played in clubs, even the shyest person couldn’t help tapping their feet to its energetic tune. Composed by Ar Rahman for Shankar’s 1994 Tamil film Kadhalan, ‘Mukkala Mukkabla’ was only made better by Prabhu Deva’s dance moves. A group of chenda melam players accompanied by brass instruments have recreated the Mukkala energy in this video shared by singer Shweta Mohan on Twitter. The original song written by poet Vaali, was performed by singers Mano, Swarnalatha and Ar Rahman himself. Some songs are evergreen and...
- 11/10/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MusicIn the video, which has over 4 lakh views on Facebook, Tirumurthy sings his rendition of the song originally composed by D Imman. Tnm StaffTirumurthy, hailing from Nochipatti village in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district, least expected to become a viral sensation when he sang one of his favourite songs for a video recording. A soulful rendition of the popular Tamil song, ‘Kannane Kanne’ from Ajith-Nayanthara’s Viswasam, by the young, visually impaired man has garnered more than 4 lakh views. The video, which went viral, even gained Thirumurthy a ticket to playback singing in films. A video of Tirumurthy singing ‘Kannane Kanne’, dressed in a simple white t-shirt, was shared online by Madhan, an ardent Ajith fan. According to Madhan, Tirumurthy lost his mother at a very young age. He had not received any training in music, yet everyone in his village loves his singing. Tirmurthy’s rendition of the song...
- 9/22/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actress is currently busy shooting for the film 'Housefull 4' in Bollywood.Digital NativePooja Hegde will be pairing up with Allu Arjun in his upcoming film with director Trivikram Srinivas. There were enough speculations about who would be paired opposite Allu Arjun in this film with the names of top heroines in Tollywood thrown in. Finally, we hear that Pooja Hegde has bagged the offer. Interestingly, she shares a good rapport with both Trivikram Srinivas as well as Allu Arjun after having worked with them in Aravindha Sametha and Duvvada Jagannadham. Sources in the know say that Kiara Advani and Rashmika Mandanna were in fray for the heroine’s role in this untitled film but eventually it went to Pooja Hegde. While reports are that yesteryear actress Nagma after 12 long years is set for a comeback in Tollywood in the movie. In Trivikram Srinivas’ Aravindha Sametha, Pooja...
- 3/7/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodNagma's last release in Telugu was 'Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu' in 2002.Digital NativeNagma ruled the roost in the Tamil and Telugu film industries during the 1990s. She had paired up some of the top stars in these film industries including Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Nagarjuna and others making her one of the most famous heroines of her time. The last time she appeared in a Telugu film was in 2002 with Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu but appeared in a cameo role. Later, the actor began concentrating in Bhojpuri and Marathi films. Her last acting assignment was with the Bhojpuri film Tu Hamaar Hou in 2007. After 12 long years, Nagma is set for a comeback with a Tollywood film. Reports are that she has been roped in to play Allu Arjun’s mom in the upcoming movie that will be directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The director has a pivotal role for her and reports are that...
- 3/1/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
CinemaThe viral video prompted Ar Rahman to share it on his official Facebook page.Tnm StaffThanks to the Internet, it's now not unusual for an ordinary person to achieve sudden fame for their hitherto hidden talent. This time, it's a middle-aged woman who has managed to wow social media users with her flawless rendition of the song 'O Cheliya' from the Telugu film Premikudu, starring Prabhudeva and Nagma. The film, directed by Shankar, was released in Tamil as Kadhalan. Dressed in a blue saree and red blouse, the woman sings the song beautifully. The viral video prompted music composer Ar Rahman, who'd composed the song, to share the video on his Facebook page with the words, "Unknown, anonymous, beautiful voice". (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.
- 11/15/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodIt's true Jyothika quit films to get married but the trailer for 'Naachiyar' suggests that the actor is not letting marriage or motherhood define her career.Sowmya RajendranFacebook/JyoSuriyaThe trailer for Bala's upcoming thriller Naachiyar shows Jyothika playing a rough and tough cop who brooks no nonsense. The teaser for the film, which saw the actor mouthing a common sexist and casteist cuss word, had sent ripples across social media, with several people objecting not to the word in particular, but to the gender of the person uttering it. The trailer suggests that Jyothika has transformed herself into a character she has never played before – not just the cop role but how she's playing it. The aggression is distinctly different from the cutesy, "bubbly" roles that defined her career when she was acting with the industry's top heroes. Jyothika, who made her debut with Priyadarshan's 1998 Hindi film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, entered the Tamil industry with Vaali. In the film, she was the whimsical creation of a young man (Ajith) trying to impress a woman (Simran) with a fake love story. The O Sona girl, the half-sister of Nagma – who had done superhit films like Baasha and Kadhalan – became quickly popular. The 2000 film Kushi, in which she starred with Vijay, made her a big hit with the audience. Jyothika in Vaali In her first stint, Jyothika was known for her expressive eyes and over-the-top gestures (in a recent interview, the actor said that in those days, she was "over-acting" and not acting). The "loosu ponnu", the south Indian version of the manic pixie, was becoming the most favoured characterisation for heroines in mainstream Tamil films. The "feminine innocence" of the yesteryear heroine was further infantilised to create a child-woman whose "enthusiasm" and exaggerated gestures passed off as "cute". As the next generation of heroes after Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan became larger-than-life and turned into demi-gods, the women they pursued on screen were increasingly relegated to song and dance sequences which would be preceded by a "romance" track. Jyothika, who is frequently described as "bubbly", played several such roles; but she also made some interesting career choices. In Rhythm, for instance, she signed up to play a married woman who dies in a train accident. The same year saw the release of Snegithiye, a thriller which had only women actors in lead roles – a proposition that's still considered risky in Kollywood. Jyothika also experimented with genres when given the opportunity, doing films like the adventure fantasy Little John (in which she starred with American actor Bentley Mitchum), Perazhagan (in which she played a dual role, one of which was the visually challenged, de-glamourised Shenbagam), June R (which is about a young woman who "adopts" a mother) and Mozhi (her portrayal of a hearing and speech impaired woman won her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award). In Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, she played a single mom who attempts suicide because of a failed relationship, while in Pachaikili Muthucharam, she played the villain – a woman who seduces men and blackmails them for money. To be sure, Jyothika's acting wasn't on par with the likes of woman actors like Sridevi, Revathi, Gautami, Madhavi, Urvashi and many others who had ruled the screen before her time. She didn't have their versatility, but she remained likable to the audience, succeeding especially in romantic films like Dum Dum Dum and Sillinu Oru Kadhal. Her character in Gautham Menon's Kaakha Kaakha, which established Suriya (whom she would eventually marry) as a star to reckon with, is still remembered by many as among her best. Fans of Suriya and Jo will swear that the couple, who acted together in seven films, shared the best on screen chemistry. Jyothika had acted with both Kamal Haasan (Tenali, Vetaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu) and Rajinikanth (Chandramukhi was a massive hit) and all the younger stars (Vijay, Vikram, Suriya, Prashanth, Madhavan) by the time she predictably called it quits to marry Suirya in 2006. Her comeback to cinema with 36 Vayadhiniley, the remake of the Malayalam film How Old Are You, saw the actor asserting herself and being vocal about women characters on screen. While many have appreciated her for speaking up, several have also cast aspersions on her intentions, believing her statements to be "marketing" for her films. Many have also been dismissive of her return to cinema, accusing her of sticking to doing vanilla, 'feel-good' films that use feminism as a crutch. But going by what we've seen so far of Naachiyaar, Jyothika seems determined to stay and do so on her own terms. She isn't playing to attract the family audience, she's looking to establish herself as a "mass" star, the one who is greeted by wild cheers and loud whistles. While we've had actors like Vijayshanti who have ably performed fight sequences, a woman swearing and wearing her aggression on her sleeves – and being welcomed for it – is new. While mainstream Tamil cinema is still dominated by male star vehicles, we're seeing some interesting changes in characterising the female hero – whether that's Jyothika in Magalir Mattum, Nayanthara in Aramm and Dora or Revathi in Gulaebaghavali. They get "mass" moments, the hero walk, and even punch dialogues. What's more, the audience seems to be lapping it up, at least in the metros. Bollywood has its Vidya Balan and Kangana Ranaut. In the south, actors like Nayanthara, Trisha, Anushka Shetty, and Jyothika have reached a certain phase in their career when they are confident that their name on the title cards alone can bring audiences to the theatres. And they seem to be finding producers and directors who are willing to take a chance, too. It's too early to pass any judgment about Naachiyaar, but one can safely say that the film is a sign of the times; even if it turns out to be terrible, it still signals the arrival of an exciting moment in Tamil cinema as far as gender is concerned. We're finally going to see a woman actor do her job, minus the baggage of marriage and motherhood dictating the roles she's "allowed" to do.
- 1/15/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe Superstar became an overnight rage among the auto drivers of Tamil Nadu and his punch line, ‘Naa oru dhadavai sonna, nooru dhadavai sonna maadhri!’ was immortalised Digital NativeDigital NativeIn the year 1995, 23 years ago, Rajnikath's cult-classic Baasha was released for Pongal. Baasha was a trend-setter in the nineties which was the first of the many films that showed the hero in a ‘negative’ role. The film ran for 368 days grossing record collections and went on to become a massive hit. Directed by Suresh Krissna, who also delivered another classic hit Annamalai with the Super Star, Baasha has Rajini playing an auto driver with a deadly flashback. The movie is considered to have changed Rajinikanth's career and set the path for his defining style. The film was also instrumental in creating a market for Rajinikanth in Telugu and Hindi. The Superstar became an overnight rage among the auto drivers of Tamil Nadu and his punch line ‘Naa oru dhadavai sonna, nooru dhadavai sonna maadhri!’ was immortalised. It starred Nagma, Raghuvaran, Janagaraj and Vijayakumar in supporting roles. The digitally remastered version was released last year in 14 cinemas with 100 shows across Chennai and it had minted Rs 40 lakh on its opening weekend itself. On the other hand, Rajinikanth’s 2.0, has shaped up very well. Made on a lavish budget, the film is believed to feature over 11,000 computer graphic shots, making it the highest number for an Indian film. A sequel to Enthiran, the film has also stars Amy Jackson, Akshay Kumar and Sudhanshu Pandey in key roles. Kaala directed by Pa Ranjith, who has reunited with Rajinikanth after last year’s Kabali, features Thalaivar in the role of a slum lord turned gangster who fights for the rights of oppressed Tamils in Mumbai. Since the film has been mostly shot against the backdrop of Mumbai, the makers have simultaneously shot the film in Hindi.
- 1/12/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Picture this: judges, murder convicts, notorious politicians, policemen, criminal lawyers and actors living under the same roof, breathing the same air for days on end. It's about to happen - not in a court room - but on a TV reality show.To be titled 'The Real Boss', it will be aired soon on Star Plus and aims to reveal the truth behind real criminal cases, says Supreme Court lawyer Mithilesh Kumar Pandey who is the brain behind it.'It will be the mother of all reality shows in India. A thriller which will reveal pure facts about many high profile criminal cases,' Pandey told Ians.The concept is similar to the show 'Bigg Boss', which sees celebrities from various walks of life staying together till all but one is voted out.'The participants will exchange their experiences and express their views. They will reveal their darkest secrets.
- 9/12/2009
- Filmicafe
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