Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) It might be hard to believe, but one of most celebrated filmmakers of his time, Karan Johar, used to be bullied by actor Akshaye Khanna during their childhood days.

Back in 2007, Akshaye and Anil Kapoor appeared on one of the episodes of the chat show, 'Koffee with Karan', when the 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' maker took a trip down memory lane and shared an incident from his childhood.

Karan revealed that Akshaye, who was a good badminton player, used to throw them, the surviving badminton players off the court.

The 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' maker said, “I know, you’ve been very rude to me as a child. You don’t remember. We’ve grown up in the same neighbourhood. We used to be neighbours, we were the South Bombay boys. And I used to play badminton, very badly, of course. And Akshaye was a great badminton player, and he used to just come and say, ‘You, you, off the court’. And we were these little surviving badminton players, we used to just walk away, and he was this star badminton player, and we used to be thrown off the court."

The 'Dhurandhar' actor argued that he could not have done such a thing, claiming that KJo is making up stuff.

However, Karan stressed that he was telling the truth and that he was extremely scared.

“I swear I’m not. I remember, I was scarred,” said Karan.

Akshaye even later on apologized to the director for the incident.

It must be noted that while Akshaye has not starred in any movie directed by Karan Johar, the filmmaker has backed Akshaye's crime thriller 'Ittefaq', which was released in 2017 under his home banner, Dharma Productions.

Made under the direction of Abhay Chopra, the movie also featured Sonakshi Sinha in the lead.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the 1986 American sports drama 'The Color of Money' completed 4 decades since its release on Saturday, Tom Cruise, who plays Vincent Lauria, a young, highly talented and cocky pool player, in the drama, penned a heartfelt note, sharing his experience of his first meeting with director Martin Scorsese and lead Paul Newman.

He revealed that as part of his preparation, he watched both of their films in sequence.

Cruise wrote on his official handle, "40 years since making The Color of Money. I had the privilege as a young artist, to have a general meeting with Paul Newman and separately with Martin Scorsese years before making this film, where they shared some of their wisdom on cinema. Of course, I’d seen their films, but prior to meeting them for the first time, I set up a personal study course where I would watch their films in sequence from the beginning of their careers, up until that point in time. (sic)."

Cruise added that once he was cast in 'The Color of Money', he once again studied all of their films in sequence and later got a first hand experience of seeing them in action during the shoot.

"Having studied their work, then being able to see firsthand these incredible artists, the towering legends of our field, at work on set, I was able to observe their practical application in every aspect of acting and filmmaking from their point of view," he went on to add.

Expressing his gratitude for getting a chance to work with Newman and Scorsese, Cruise penned, "I will always be grateful for this opportunity and for the generosity that Newman and Scorsese showed me with their knowledge of cinema and insight throughout the entire process."

He also gave a shout-out to his co-stars and the crew, saying, "To Marty, Paul, and the enormously talented cast and crew, it was a pleasure and an honor to be part of this film with you all! I have carried this experience and knowledge with me my entire career."

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Kareena Kapoor called actor and comedian Kapil Sharma an 'absolute star' during a fun exchange between the two on social media on Saturday.

Bebo appeared on the latest episode of 'The Great Indian Kapil Sharma Show' with husband Saif Ali Khan.

Kapil took to his official Instagram Stories and uploaded a selfie with Kareena, Saif and the rest of the crew.

He admitted that he never could have imagined having so much fun with the power couple.

"Dear @kareenakapoorkhan n @saifalikhanpataudi never knew you guys n so much fun together...thank you for the beautiful fun episode...Love you both (sic)," read the text accompanying the pic.

Resharing Kapil's post on her official account, Kareena expressed her admiration for Kapil, saying, "Kapil you are an absolute star and we love you lots too (sic)".

Kareena and Saif spilled a lot of fun secrets during the entertaining episode.

Bebo revealed that Saif proposed to her not once, not twice, but thrice, in Mumbai, Greece, and Paris, only after which she agreed to marry him.

Bebo said, "He proposed to me in Mumbai, he proposed to me in Greece and he proposed to me in Paris, and that's when I finally said 'Yes'".

Saif reacted to the revelation with his unique sense of humor. He said, "If you had just said yes in Mumbai, I would have saved a lot of money."

When asked about their secret for looking "young and fresh" even after 14 years of marriage, Saif gave the credit to the constant consumption of desi ghee. Kareena added that it is a staple in their household and that their children, Taimur and Jeh, also consume it on a regular basis.

Divulging some more secrets, Saif added, "She doesn't only eat it but even rub it on her feet at night".

Agreeing with him, Bebo said, "It helps you so well."

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Imran Khan has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking a stay on the order issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) directing him to leave India before October 28.

In the petition, it was pointed out that FRRO failed to specify the alleged immigration violation by Imran Khan. It further urged the court to direct FRRO to show the record on the basis of which they took the decision.

It was also shared that FRRO has not taken into account Imran Khan's lifelong residency rights as an OCI cardholder.

The petition stated that he was given only 14 days to leave the country, that too without a prior inquiry, show-cause notice or even an opportunity to present his side.

It was further argued in the petition that the protest site was not a restricted area and the actor did not breach any barricades. It was also mentioned that Imran Khan was leaving when he was suddenly surrounded by the media, followed by his detention.

For the unaware, Imran Khan was directed by the FRRO to leave India by October 28 after he allegedly unlawfully participated in the recent August Kranti Maidan protests, held to demand the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

In the order issued by the FRRO, Imran Khan was accused of violating the Foreigners Act by participating in the protest, as he is not a citizen but has an Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI).

BJP leader and former MP, Kirit Somaiya, had approached the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and immigration authorities on October 13. The politician urged them to issue a Look Out Circular (LOC) against Imran Khan.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar once revealed that his father remains the only influence in his life.

During his appearance on 'Into The Wild With Bear Grylls', Akshay confessed that he still follows the rules taught to him by his father.

He added that he hopes that his son, Aarav, also picks this trait from him.

As Bear Grylls asked Akshay about his role model during the show, the 'Welcome' actor said, “My father is the only influence I have had in my life. I have followed all his rules and all the things that he has taught me, and I hope my son gets that."

Bear Grylls also questioned Akshay about supporting military and veteran charities. Reacting to this, Akshay shared that his father was in the army and hence he has a special place in his heart for those in a uniform.

He said, “Yeah it all comes because he was in the army. I love somebody who is wearing a uniform. I have a special attachment.”

Sharing some further details, Akshay added, “There is a thing called ‘Bharat ke Veer’, where the martyrs’ families get money directly. It's a service given by the government, but the money doesn't go to the government but straight to the martyrs’ family, and they also come to know who has contributed to it."

Akshay also opened up about his children, saying that his son, wishes to be away from the limelight and wants to have his own identity.

“My son is very different. I mean, he just doesn't want to tell anyone that he's my son. He wants to be away from the limelight. He wants to have his own identity. That's what the whole thing and I understand it. So, I let him be the way he wants to," the 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' actor said.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Renowned filmmaker SS Rajamouli has extended his support for Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated mythological drama 'Ramayana Part 1' ahead of its theatrical release on November 5 this year.

The 'Baahubali' maker used social media to pen a note of appreciation for the cast and crew for bringing the mythological tale alive on screen.

In his latest social media post, Rajamouli stated that it was exciting for him to witness an Indian movie being made on such a massive scale. He also went on to congratulate the 'Ramayana' team for bringing the characters to life with such depth.

Taking to his X (Formerly known as Twitter) timeline, Rajamouli stated, "#Ramayana is a story every Indian storyteller grows up aspiring to tell. It's a joy to see @niteshtiwari22 and @malhotra_namit bring it to the screen on such a grand scale. Each actor brings these timeless characters to life with depth. Looking forward to 5th November. Best wishes to the entire team. (sic)."

Previously, during his appearance on the Empire Film Podcast, Rajamouli shared his views on cinematic adaptations of the epic tales of 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata'. He admitted that he was never completely happy with the depiction of the tales on the screen.

“I was never fully satisfied with how these epics were presented on screen,” the 'RRR' maker shared.

He also expressed his desire to explore these stories through his own unique approach to filmmaking.

Co-written by Nitesh Tiwari and Shridhar Raghavan, 'Ramayana' will see Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. 'KGF' actor Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Arun Govil as King Dashrath, Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjihva, Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, and Adinath Kothare as Bharat.

The tunes for the drama have been scored by two Oscar winners, Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Saif Ali Khan has been staying on top of his social media game ever since joining Instagram recently.

Keeping netizens hooked with another stylish post, the 'Hum Tum' actor uploaded an image looking all dapper while enjoying some downtime in what he refers to as the 'Pataudi Library'.

In the pic shared on Saturday, Saif can be seen posing in a white kurta pajama. Sitting on a chair, with a book in his hand, the 'Omkara' actor is looking outside the window with a sharp gaze.

For the caption, he wrote, "Just trying to read between the lines to understand the window's pane (sic)", followed by Grimacing Face, See-No-Evil Monkey and High Voltage emoticons.

After keeping his distance from social media for a long time, Saif finally joined Instagram with his verified account, @saifalikhanpataudi, on October 11 this year.

Saif's first post on the platform also featured him in the Pataudi Library. Uploading the photographs, the 'Love Aaj Kal' actor wrote, “Pataudi Library.. Judging books by their cover.”

Meanwhile, Saif celebrated 14 years of marital bliss with Kareena Kapoor on Friday.

Commemorating the special occasion, Saif dropped a string of pictures on his handle.

The primary photo had Saif looking as handsome as ever in a white tuxedo jacket, along with a white shirt and black trousers.

"Almost perfect, but something is missing….,” read the caption.

This was followed by a photograph of him with wife Kareena, who was looking simply gorgeous in a blue gown with a thigh-high slit.

For the final picture, Saif and Kareena were joined by their two sons, Taimur and Jeh. In the perfect family pic, all four of them sat together on the floor of their home, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.

Source: IANS

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New Delhi, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Vice-President (V-P) C.P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday expressed sorrow over the demise of renowned Tamil film music composer Deva.

In his condolence message, the Vice-President said that Deva had carved a distinct identity for himself in the Tamil film industry through his unique musical style and popular 'gaana' songs that captured the lives and emotions of people.

"Radhakrishnan noted that Deva had composed music for more than 400 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, making a lasting contribution to Indian cinema," a statement said.

The Vice-President said that Deva's memorable compositions and distinctive contribution to 'gaana' music would continue to be cherished by generations of music lovers.

He described the composer's demise as a great loss to the Tamil film and music industry.

Radhakrishnan extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, relatives, friends, members of the film fraternity and music lovers.

Earlier, the news of the demise of Deva, popularly known as 'Thenisai Thendral', at a private hospital in Chennai on Saturday sent shockwaves across the Tamil film industry.

Deva, who was born on November 20, 1950, is credited with having scored music for several blockbusters, including Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Annamalai', 'Arunachalam' and 'Baasha'.

The music director, who made his debut in Tamil cinema in the year 1986 with the Tamil film 'Maatukaara Mannaru', is also known for having introduced the popular 'Gaana' form of music to cinema.

Deva, who composed several Gaana songs, has also sung several numbers.

Only a couple of weeks ago, the music director, who participated in the success meet of the Tamil film 'Meesaya Murukku 2' had disclosed why he had introduced Gaana songs to Tamil cinema.

"I was the 28th music director who got introduced to the film industry at a time when music director Ilaiyaraaja was ruling the roost. Before me, 27 music directors had made their debut and could not sustain. It is not a small thing if I could sustain at a time the music scene was dominated by two great music composers. On the one hand was Ilaiyaraaja, an iconic composer and on the other was A.R. Rahman. Any song I composed would either sound like a song composed by Raaja or if I scored a western number, it would sound like Rahman. It was under these circumstances that I wanted an identity for myself and therefore brought the Gaana songs," Deva had said during the event.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Jackie Shroff once revealed how he came to be widely recognized as 'Jaggu Dada'.

While appearing on the popular chat show, 'Rendezvous With Simi Garewal', Jackie admitted that, according to him, his elder brother was the true 'dada' of the chawl they grew up in.

He remembered his brother to be the caretaker for his community, who would be there whenever someone needed him.

However, unfortunately, his brother drowned in the sea while he was trying to save someone. As his brother did not know how to swim, Jackie attempted to rescue him by throwing him a cable, but it was of no use.

His brother's selflessness inspired Jackie to follow in his footsteps, and he ended up becoming 'Jaggu Dada' himself.

Opening up to host Simi about this, Jackie said, “I saw him drown. I was watching. I was 10 and scared. I didn’t even jump in the sea. I would have gone, too. We tried to throw a line; he caught it, it slipped from this guy’s hand, he struggled for some time, then he (his brother) went with him. So, I have seen the maximum anybody can see. Losing your own brother, who was like your protector, dying in front of your eyes in a sea is horrible.”

Even after so many years, Jackie still visits the chawl he once lived in.

Coming to his career trajectory, Jackie's first on-screen appearance was in 1982, in Dev Anand's 'Swami Dada', where he played a small role. However, his debut as a lead was in 1983 with Subhash Ghai's 'Hero'.

He went on to star in many other memorable dramas, such as 'Andar Baahar (1984)', 'Jaanoo (1985)', 'Karma (1986)', 'Ram Lakhan (1989)', 'Tridev (1989)', 'Parinda (1989), 'Saudagar (1991)', 'Khalnayak (1993)', 'Gardish (1993), '1942: A Love Story (1994)', 'Rangeela (1995)', 'Border (1997)', 'Agni Sakshi (1996)', 'Devdas (2002)', 'Mission Kashmir (2000)', 'Dhoom 3 (2013)', 'Happy New Year (2014)' 'Bharat (2019)', and 'Sooryavanshi (2021)', along with others.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Sikandar Kher was seen essaying the role of Abbas Kazmi, the defence lawyer representing Ajmal Kasab in the courtroom drama 'Prahaar'.

In his latest social media post, Sikandar admitted that while Abbas was a challenging character, having a co-actor like Rajkummar Rao made everything a lot more exciting and easy.

Applauding Rajkummar's work in 'Prahaar', he penned, "Abbas Kazmi by no means was an easy character to play. A man who took up a case going up against all of society and humanity for his land, his constitution, was a challenge to say the least. But when you have a team and a co-actor like @rajkummar_rao the job becomes enjoyable and then the magic happens. I’ll be your screen partner anytime brother. What you have done in this film is not just a stellar performance, it’s a career defining one and I had front row seats to it. (sic)."

Thanking director Avinash Arun for believing in him, Sikandar shared, "@avinasharundhaware , what can I say. Apart from being an auteur you have been a pillar of strength. Professionally and personally. Your belief in me not only as an actor but a person is something I will cherish and hold close to my heart till the end of time. What you have given me is so much more than just a terrific role. You see me brother. For that I shall always look up to the skies and thank whoever is looking down, for having made our journeys cross paths."

Expressing his gratitude to producer Dinesh Vijan, he added, "#DineshVijan , it was your faith in me that I got this opportunity. You continue to make great cinema and your passion to the arts is absolutely wonderful to see and be a part of. You’ve built a beautiful family in @maddockfilms and somewhere I feel a part of it now. Thank you."

Speaking of another co-actor from 'Prahaar', Lalit Prabhakar, Sikandar wrote on the photo-sharing app, "@lalit.prabhakar , you’re such a fine actor. From the moment I saw you step into that witness box on our first day of shoot I knew something special was happening. When I saw the film I was completely floored by your performance. Bravo !"

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Neha Sharma is the latest celebrity to raise her voice against the misuse of AI to created fake photos and videos.

She shared a post on her official handle on Saturday and warned those creating AI-generated content using her face.

Neha took to her official X (Formerly known as Twitter) timeline, and wrote, “Anyone using my face or likeness to create AI-generated videos or images without my consent is hereby warned to STOP IMMEDIATELY (sic).”

The 'Crook' actress made it clear that she has not permitted anyone to use her face or likeness to generate AI content. She further asked all to take down any such content and refrain from doing anything like that in the future.

"Take down all such content already posted and refrain from creating, editing, or circulating any further AI-generated videos or images using my identity. Using my face in this manner to misrepresent me or malign my reputation is completely unacceptable. I DO NOT CONSENT TO THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF MY FACE OR LIKENESS", she further penned.

Neha also warned of legal action against anyone creating, posting, or circulating such content.

"Consider this a formal warning: I WILL TAKE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST EVERY INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR CREATING, POSTING, OR CIRCULATING SUCH CONTENT. No one should assume that hiding behind a fake account or the use of AI will protect them from accountability. TAKE IT DOWN NOW. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED," concluded the post.

In the recent past, many members of the film fraternity have expressed their concern about how AI can be used to manipulate content.

As a protective measure, many of them, including Akshay Kumar, Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Preity Zinta, Kartik Aaryan, Mrunal Thakur, and Suniel Shetty, have even approached the court to protect their identity, image, and personality rights from AI-generated misuse.

Meanwhile, recently, a morphed video of actress Janhvi Kapoor from the 'Devara' song 'Chuttamalle' surfaced on social media, raising some new concerns.

Source: IANS

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Chennai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor, producer and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan on Saturday paid homage to late music director Deva, whose sudden demise plunged the Tamil film industry in both shock and gloom.

Kamal Haasan, who came in person to pay homage to the mortal remains of the eminent music director, took to his X timeline to post his condolence message.

In Tamil, Kamal Haasan said, "The news of the demise of my dear brother Deva is shocking. He was someone who was full of enthusiasm and zeal and would laugh heartily at even little jokes."

Stating that memories of the joyful times they shared working together on films like 'Avvai Shanmugi','Pammal K. Sambandam', and 'Panchatanthiram' had come flooding back to him, Kamal Haasan said, "My heartfelt tribute to him. My deepest condolences and words of comfort to his family."

Several stars from across south Indian film industries too condoled the demise of the late music director.

Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly took to his X timeline to express his condolences. He wrote, "Rest in peace Deva Sir...Your music will echo through generations."

Tamil actor Karthi, who is also the younger brother of actor Suriya, wrote, "Deva sir’s boundless energy and childlike innocence were as special as his music. He brought a unique joy to everything he did, and his melodies and vibrant Chennai gaana will always remain a part of our lives. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends."

Actor Vijay Sethupathi, who was among the first to express his condolences, wrote in Tamil, "The demise of Deva sir, who has left his mark in the music world of Tamil films, is painful. His music and songs will continue to live on in our memories forever. My deepest condolences."

Well known singer Saindhavi, in her tribute to Deva on Instagram, wrote, "Deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Deva sir. An extraordinary composer and a truly humble human being, he has given us so much through his music. His contribution to the industry will always be remembered and cherished."

She went on to add, "I feel fortunate to have received my very first song from him, a memory that will always remain special to me. Though the film is yet to be released, I will forever be grateful for the opportunity. A huge loss to the world of music. He will be deeply missed. My heartfelt condolences to @srikanth_deva_official and family, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him."

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Rajpal Yadav called his wife Radha 'the diamond of the family' in a sweet birthday wish for her on social media.

On Saturday, the 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' actor dropped an adorable couple photograph with his better half and thanked his stars for having someone like her in his life.

He revealed that even after going through so much with him, she did not leave his side and stood firmly by him like a rock.

Rajpal shared on his official handle, "Mata-Pita, Guru (Dadda), mere andar ke Manoranjan Kumar (MRK) aur Param Pita Parmeshwar, Parmatma roopi Brahmand ke baad, agar meri zindagi mein kisi ka sabse bada karz hai, toh woh hai meri dear Radha ka Is karz ko main hriday se, khushi-khushi hamesha ke liye sweekar karta hoon aur is baat par proud bhi feel karta hoon ki tum meri zindagi mein aayi. Zindagi ki aapadhaapi ke har mod par, har mushkil ghadi mein, bina aapaa khoye, tumne mera saath kabhi nahi chhoda. (sic)."

"Mere saath itna sab kuch sehne ke baad bhi, tumne mere parivaar ke bachchon ko achhe se padhaya-likhaya aur unhe zindagi ki seekh di. Yeh sapna mera tha, lekin ise poora tumne kiya. Aaj tak tumne mujhse apne liye kuch bhi nahi maanga, balki apna sab kuch mere aur mere parivaar ki khushiyon ke liye nyochhaavar kar diya," he went on to add.

Praising Radha, he shared, "Sach mein, YOU ARE A DIAMOND IN OUR FAMILY".

"Is sab ke liye main jeevan bhar tumhara aabhari tha, aabhari hoon aur hamesha aabhari rahoonga. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEETHEART! Love you forever, meri jaan Radha!," Rajpal concluded the emotional birthday post.

For those who do not know, Rajpal's first wife, Karuna, unfortunately passed away shortly after childbirth. He has a daughter with him, Jyoti.

Later, he married Radha, with whom he has two daughters - Harshita and Rehanshi.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Aamir Khan once shaved his head after a girl rejected him, that too, just before making his Bollywood debut.

While it was initially believed that he had done it for one of his forthcoming projects, Aamir revealed the real reason during his appearance on the show, 'Rendezvous With Simi Garewal'.

Aamir told the veteran actress, “A lot of people think I shaved my head for the film, when in fact I shaved my head for some other reason altogether.”

The 'Sitare Zameen Par' actor shared that he shaved his head as a reaction to a girl telling him that she did not love her.

“I lost a girl I loved. I mean, one day she told me that she didn’t love me, and so as a reaction, I went and shaved my head off. Quite a childish and immature thing to do, but that’s why I did it then. So when Ketan called to meet me, I went to meet him, and he said ‘where’s your hair’,” Aamir recalled.

As Simi remarked that Aamir was a ‘very intense lover,’ he reacted, saying, “Yeah, I guess so. Sounds like it.”

Sharing some more details about why the relationship did not work out, Aamir said, "If you’re having a relationship for a fair amount of time, and you know if she didn’t feel that she loved me or valued me, that was something that I completely respect, and till today I do respect that decision of hers.”

Shifting our focus to Aamir's love life, he got married for the third time to his ladylove, Gauri Spratt, on July 5 this year.

Aamir first got hitched to Reena Dutta, with whom he has two children - son Junaid and daughter Ira Khan. However, the couple separated in 2002.

He entered matrimony for the second time in 2005, as he married Kiran Rao. They have a son together, Azad Rao Khan. Aamir and Kiran also got divorced in 2021.

Source: IANS

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Rashmika Mandanna admitted that she has been and forever will be a fan of her husband Vijay Deverakonda's work, following the recent release of their period drama, 'Ranabaali'.

Rashmika, who essays the role of Jayamma in the movie, revealed that her character taught her what being a true woman is all about.

Expressing her joy about all the love received by the movie, she wrote on social media, "Jayamma !! A woman whose love is so pure!! She spoke to me about what being a woman is truly about. Standing up for her people, protecting her people loving her people with all she has (sic)."

"There is so much love pouring in for Ranabaali and Jayamma, and I feel so overwhelmed and happy. The film speaks about the strength we have as a community, our belief in God, our strength to celebrate the little things even in the darkest of times, and how we all stand as one when someone from outside tries to intervene.. we don’t just stand and watch - we fight, and that’s what Ranabaali is about! We all fighting together for the same cause!," the 'Animal' actress added.

Lauding Vijay, Rashmika shared, "@thedeverakonda - I told you and I keep telling you that I am a fan and I will forever be a fan of your work.. today seeing everyone appreciate you and your hard work (which you always do) and your work brings me one great sense of joy and peace and happiness.. my heart is happy happy for you!"

The 'Pushpa' actress also called director Rahul Sankrityan "one of the most BEAUTIFUL storytellers we have in our country today".

"I really hope his storytelling is always and always protected.. and I truly am glad he’s seeing all of his hard work being appreciated by you loveliest people," she added.

She also thanked all those who made it possible to bring 'Ranabaali' on screen.

"The whole team has come together so beautifully to complete this film together!! Thankyou to each and every one of you who’s made this film what it is today!" Rashmika shared.

'The Girlfriend' actress signed off saying, "With all my love, Your Jayamma!"

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Anil Kapoor wished his younger brother, actor Sanjay Kapoor on his birthday on Saturday.

In a sweet post on Instagram, the 'Animal' actor revealed that the 'youngest Kapoor brother' still enjoys his little brother privileges.

Sharing two unseen photos with Sanjay on his Instagram Stories, Anil mentioned, "To the youngest Kapoor brother, who's grown up but hasn't quite outgrown his little brother privileges (Laughing with tears and red heart emoticons) Proud of you and everything you're building, Sanjay! Happy birthday @sanjaykapoor2500 (Cake emoji) (sic)."

Additionally, Sanjay's better half, Maheep Kapoor, also wished her husband on his birthday with a nostalgic post.

Maheep took to her official handle on Insta and posted a couple of old photographs capturing their journey together from their courtship days to creating a family together.

Taking a trip down memory lane, Maheep wrote on the photo-sharing app, “Happy birthday husband @sanjaykapoor2500 (sic).”

Many from the industry wished Sanjay on his special day in the comment section.

Filmmaker Farah Khan penned, “U have thusaod urself in every pic maheeeeppp happy birthday Sanjay (darrrrlinnggg).”

Actress Ananya Panday shared, “Happy Birthday.” Zoya Akhtar said, “Happy Birthday Sanjay.”

Actress Delnaaz Irani commented, “Happiest birthday dear Sanjay have a great day.”

Talking about their love story, Maheep was commencing her modelling career when she met Sanjay at a party in Delhi. The couple was in a relationship for around 5 years before they finally tied the knot. They are blessed with two children, - daughter Shanaya Kapoor, who is an actress, and son Jahaan Kapoor.

Sanjay made his acting debut with the 1995 release 'Prem'. Directed by Satish Kaushik, the project saw Tabu as the female lead.

Some of his noteworthy projects include "Raja," “Sirf Tum," and “The Zoya Factor."

In addition to this, Sanjay was also seen in the Netflix series “The Fame Game” and the crime thriller drama “Murder Mubarak.”

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Mumbai, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Akshay Mhatre, who stars in the show ‘Humari Radha’, has recalled a cherished Navratri memory with his wife, Shrenu, in Vadodara.

As the festival brings people together through faith, devotion and Garba, Akshay reflects on how these celebrations become special through the happiness of our loved ones and the memories we create together.

Sharing his fondness for the festival, Akshay Mhatre says, “Navratri has always been special to me because of the positive energy that surround these nine days. One of my most cherished memories is experiencing Vadodara’s famous Garba night with Shrenu.”

Garba is a traditional folk dance from Gujarat, India, performed during Navaratri to honour Goddess Durga or Amba Mata.

The actor shared that enjoying the moments made the occasion special for him.

“Seeing her enjoy the festivities so wholeheartedly made the occasion truly memorable. For me, Navratri is about faith, togetherness and celebrating the spirit of Goddess Durga.”

The actor said that the festival is full of devotion and positivity.

“There is something beautiful about the way people come together during this festival, immersed in devotion and celebrating with so much happiness. These are the moments that make festivals special and leave you with memories you continue to cherish.”

Humari Radha explores emotional turmoil as Girdhar asks Radha to leave their home. It airs on Anmol TV.

Talking about Akshay, he is best known for his lead roles in Piyaa Albela, Ghar Ek Mandir - Kripa Agrasen Maharaj Ki, and Punha Kartavya Aahe.

He began his acting journey on television with the Marathi series Savar Re, a remake of the popular Hindi show Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha. The success of Savar Re opened the door for his feature film debut in the 2016 movie Youth.

He later secured the lead role in the Hindi soap opera Piyaa Albela, which made him a household name.

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Late actress Smita Patil is known to have portrayed some memorable female characters with a voice of their own during her short yet impactful tenure in Indian cinema.

During a throwback interaction with a media portal, Smita Patil argued that women have been constantly shown as weak in movies, and over time their depiction has lost even any remaining strength.

Giving the example of her own movie, 'Subah', where the lead is forced to fight a two-front battle, both inside and outside her home, to live her life on her own terms.

Smita Patil shared, "The same depiction of women has been going on for so many years now that by showing her as weak, she is made even weaker."

"But if you show a very powerful woman so quickly, like the film 'Subah', which I would like to talk about, in which this woman, being educated in a middle-class family, is trying to break the family structure, to become a superintendent of a remand home, but even doing a job is made so difficult for her. She fights with her family for the job and leaves her husband, who is a lawyer, and her daughter at home. Even at the workplace, there is an even more horrific experience," she went on to add.

Meanwhile, Smita Patil's son, actor Prateik Smita Patil, paid a heartfelt tribute to his late mother on her birth anniversary with an emotional post on Saturday.

Calling her his “guardian angel”, he wrote on his official handle, “Happy forever heavenly birthday my guardian angel… this physical world was too weak to witness our love but we always had other plans… I feel your blessings and protection through every moment of my existence and more deeply with the moments in this journey that are meant to define me and understand who I really am and why we chose this journey together and for each other (sic)."

Smita Patil passed away from childbirth complications on 13 December 1986. Following her death, Prateik was raised by her parents in Mumbai.

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Parts of Bollywood star Ajay Devgn’s bungalow in Mumbai's Juhu area have been demolished by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) days after a stop-work notice was issued over 'unauthorised' construction to the actor.

Ajay’s bungalow is spread across 7,802 square feet in Mumbai’s Juhu area, located in Kapol Cooperative Housing Society (JVPD Scheme, N.S. Road No. 11, Plot S-10). Reportedly, interior alterations, partition walls, windows, and other construction work were being carried out at the bungalow without the necessary permissions.

According to reports, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a notice on September 10, 2026, under Section 354A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.

The notice directed that the construction work be stopped immediately and that the necessary permissions be submitted along with the relevant documents.

Action taken after work continued despite notice

According to the civic body, the construction work did not stop even after the notice was issued. Subsequently, the BMC took action to remove some of the allegedly unauthorised constructions carried out at the bungalow.

Talking about Ajay, he was last seen in Dhamaal 4, an adventure comedy film directed by Indra Kumar. It is the fourth installment of the Dhamaal film series and a standalone sequel to Dhamaal, Double Dhamaal and Total Dhamaal.

The film stars an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Jaaved Jaaferi, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Upendra Limaye, Anjali Anand, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Esha Gupta.

He will next be seen in “Ranger” directed by Jagan Shakti.The upcoming action-adventure Bollywood film also stars Sanjay Dutt, and Tamannaah Bhatia. The actor reportedly plays a dedicated forest officer fighting against illegal animal poaching, while Sanjay Dutt plays the main antagonist heading a criminal network.

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Manisha Koirala shared a message on embracing menopause with strength and self-care, encouraging women to understand their changing bodies and prioritize their well-being.

Taking to her Instagram handle, the ‘Dil Se’ actress highlighted how hormonal changes during menopause can affect various aspects of health, including bones, muscles, sleep, mood and metabolism. “Menopause is not the end of our strength — it’s a new chapter of taking care of ourselves. Hormonal changes can challenge our bones, muscles, sleep, mood and metabolism. But we can meet this phase with strength, not fear,” she wrote.

Manisha also stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle during this phase, urging women to incorporate strength training into their routines, eat nutritious food, and get adequate rest without feeling guilty. “Lift weights. Eat well and nourish your body. Rest without guilt. Listen to yourself and seek support when needed,” she added.

Emphasizing the need to accept rather than resist the changes that come with menopause, the actress said women should learn to understand their bodies and work with them. “We don’t have to fight our changing bodies. We have to work with them,” she wrote.

Concluding her message, the ‘Khamoshi: The Musical’ actress encouraged women to approach this stage of life positively, adding, “This chapter can be our strongest yet.”

Manisha also shared a video of herself working out at the gym. Dressed in white sports athleisure, the actress was seen lifting dumbbells and performing chest exercises.

The 55-year-old actress and ovarian cancer survivor has been speaking openly about menopause and age-related changes, encouraging women to embrace this phase of life with confidence rather than fear.

On the work front, Manisha is best known for her performances in films such as “1942: A Love Story," "Bombay," “Khamoshi: The Musical," and “Dil Se."

Koirala was last seen playing the lead role of Mallikajaan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2024 Netflix period drama series “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.”

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maheep Kapoor took a trip down memory lane as she wished her husband, actor Sanjay Kapoor, on his birthday.

She shared a series of photographs capturing their journey from their courtship days to family life. Taking to Instagram, Maheep shared several pictures featuring the couple striking romantic poses. The throwback photographs offered a glimpse into their early days of romance, while others captured their cherished moments together with their children.

Sharing the pictures, Maheep kept her birthday wish simple and affectionate, writing, “Happy birthday husband @sanjaykapoor2500.” The photographs reflected the couple’s journey over the years, from their romantic beginnings to building a family together.

The photo carousel captures different phases of Maheep and Sanjay’s life together. Some pictures show the couple striking romantic poses during their courtship days, while another features a young Sanjay relaxing on a sofa with one of his children in his arms. The collection also includes family photographs of Maheep and Sanjay posing with their children, offering a glimpse into their journey from young lovers to parents.

Several of their friends from the film industry also took to the comments section to extend their birthday wishes to Sanjay and shower the couple with love.

Farah Khan commented, “U have thusaod urself in every pic maheeeeppp happy birthday Sanjay (darrrrlinnggg).” Ananya Panday wrote, “Happy Birthday.” Zoya Akhtar said, “Happy Birthday Sanjay.”

Delnaaz Irani said, “Happiest birthday dear Sanjay have a great day.”

Maheep and Sanjay are parents to two children, daughter Shanaya Kapoor, who has ventured into acting, and son Jahaan Kapoor.

Sanjay, known for his work in films such as "Raja," “Sirf Tum," and “The Zoya Factor," has also appeared in the Netflix series “The Fame Game” and the crime thriller series “Murder Mubarak.”

Maheep was featured in the Netflix reality series “Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives," which offered viewers a glimpse into her personal and professional life.

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff wished veteran actress Simi Garewal on her birthday, addressing her as a “diva”. He also remembered his Dahleez co-star Smita Patil on her 71st birth anniversary, paying tribute to the late actress.

Jackie took to Instagram, where he first paid tribute to the actress and wrote: “Smita Patil Ji, always in our hearts (17th Oct 1955-13 Dec 1986).”

Dahleez, which was directed by Ravi Chopra, is based on the Hollywood film, Hanover Street. It stars Jackie Shroff, Raj Babbar and Meenakshi Sheshadri in lead roles along with Smita Patil, Aruna Irani, Zarina Wahab and Shafi Inamdar in supporting roles.

Smita Patil died from childbirth complications on 13 December 1986 at the age of 31. After her death, Prateik was raised by her parents in Mumbai. Her last work included Galiyon Ka Badshah.

He then shared a post for Simi Garewal, who turned 79 on Saturday and captioned: “Diva Always! Happy Birthday.”

He also added the song “ek haseena thi ek deewana tha” from the 1980 film “Karz”, a fantasy psychological thriller film directed by Subhash Ghai, starring Rishi Kapoor and Tina Munim in the lead with Simi Garewal in the role of Kamini Verma, the murderous wife.

Born in Ludhiana, Simi is known for her work in Hindi films like Do Badan, Saathi, Mera Naam Joker, Siddhartha and the Punjabi film Udeekaan. She also acted in the Bengali films Aranyer Din Ratri directed by Satyajit Ray and Padatik by Mrinal Sen. She is also known for her celebrity talk show, Rendezvous with Simi Garewal.

Talking about Jackie, his latest is Ahmed Khan’s comedy film titled “Welcome To The Jungle”.

The film has a huge star cast including names such as Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, Aftab Shivdasani, Mika Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Tusshar Kapoor, and Sayaji Shinde.

It is loosely based on the 2005 American film The Producers as well as the 2008 American film Tropic Thunder.

This film marks the ninth collaboration of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal, who have reunited on screen after almost 17 years. Their last collaboration was Priyadarshan's De Dana Dan.

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Hyderabad, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director Puri Jagannadh on Saturday announced that shooting for his eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Slumdog 33 Temple Road', featuring actor Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, had been wrapped up.

Taking to his social media timelines to make the annoucnement, the director wrote, "AND THAT’S A WRAP. The entire shooting of #SlumDog – 33 Temple Road is completed, and the team is all set to take you on a rollercoaster of EMOTIONS on the BIG SCREENS. RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT SOON. A #PuriJagannadh film. @Charmmeofficial Presents."

Just a few days ago, the makers had released the first look poster of actress Zarina Wahab in the film and had disclosed that she plays a character called Zubaida in the film.

Director Puri Jagannadh, who shared the first look poster of the actress on his social media timelines, wrote, "A heart full of love, a life full of struggles. Introducing @iamzarinawahab as ZUBEIDAA from #SlumDog - 33 Temple with a SPECIAL CHARACTER GLIMPSE Tomorrow at 10 AM. A #PuriJagannadh film. @Charmmeofficial Presents.Produced by Puri Jagannadh, Charmme Kaur, JB NarayanRao Kondrolla. Releases in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam."

It may be recalled that the makers have already shared a glimpse video of the character that actress Tabu plays in the film.

For the unaware, Tabu plays a character called Gauri Hegde in the film.

The glimpse video that the makers had shared to introduce Tabu's character in the film described her as "One fearless woman" and "Powerful Officer". The glimpse video showed Tabu slapping and threatening people.

In one scene, she is seen telling Vijay Sethupathi, "In our style, we first shoot and then talk." The glimpse video ends with her designation being displayed. "Gowri Hegde - Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax," she says even as a visual of her hitting a man with a lathi emerges.

The film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs ever since the unit began shooting in July last year.

A title poster of the film that was shared by the director last year had showed Vijay Sethupathi sporting a stylish pair of coolers and having a blood-stained machete in his hand. The actor was seen standing amidst cartons of wooden boxes containing currency notes.

The film is being produced by Puri Jagannath under the banner of Puri Connects and is to be presented by Charmi Kaur in collaboration with JB Motion Pictures and JB Narayan Rao Kondrolla. The collaboration with JB Motion Pictures will allow the makers to further enhance the grandeur of the movie.

Samyuktha plays the female lead opposite Vijay Sethupathi in this film, while Kannada star Duniya Vijay and Tabu portray pivotal characters that are expected to add significant weight to the narrative. The ensemble also features Brahmaji and VTV Ganesh in key supporting roles.

Sources have disclosed that Samyuktha’s character will be integral to the narrative, with ample scope for performance and emotional depth. The actress is reportedly thrilled with the story and her role.

National Award-winning music director Harshavardhan Rameshwar, whose work in films like Arjun Reddy and Animal earned widespread acclaim for its raw intensity and emotional depth, is scoring the music for the movie.

Slum Dog is to have a Pan India release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi languages.

Source: IANS

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Chennai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Well known Tamil music director Deva, who has scored music for over 400 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, passed away at a private hospital here on Saturday.

He was 75.

Sources in the industry said that Deva, who had already undergone a bypass surgery almost 10 years ago, was admitted to the Surya hospital in Kodambakkam for treatment on Saturday morning for health issues. However, the music director failed to respond to treatment and passed away.

The news of the demise of the accomplished music director, who goes by the title 'Thenisai Thendral', has sent shockwaves across the Tamil film industry and plunged the entire industry here into gloom.

Deva, who was born on November 20 1950, is credited with having scored music for several blockbusters including Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Annamalai', 'Arunachalam' and 'Baasha'.

The music director, who made his debut in Tamil cinema in the year 1986 with the Tamil film 'Maatukaara Mannaru', is also known for having introduced the popular Gaana form of music to cinema. Deva, who composed several Gaana songs, has also sung several numbers.

Only a couple of weeks ago, the music director, who participated in the success meet of the Tamil film 'Meesaya Murukku 2' had disclosed why he had introduced Gaana songs to Tamil cinema.

"I was the 28th music director who got introduced to the film indsutry at a time when music director Ilaiyaraaja was ruling the roost. Before me, 27 music directors had made their debut and could not sustain. It is not a small thing if I could sustain at a time the music scene was dominated by two great music composers. On the one hand was Ilaiyaraaja, an iconic composer and on the other was A R Rahman. Any song I composed would either sound like a song composed by Raaja or if I scored a western number, it would sound like Rahman. It was under these circumstances that I wanted an identity for myself and therefore brought the Gaana songs," Deva had said in the function.

Deva, who is a winner of the Tamil Nadu government's prestigious Kalaimamani Award, had won Tamil Nadu government's State Film Award in 1990 for the first time.

Deva's son Srikanth Deva is a popular music director himself and his nephew Jai is a popular actor in Tamil cinema.

Sources close to the late music director say that the mortal remains of the accomplished music director will be taken to his residence in Vadapalani by around 2 pm this afternoon after which it will be kept for the public and those from the industry to pay homage.

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Prateik Smita Patil penned an emotional tribute to his late mother, veteran actress Smita Patil, on her birth anniversary, describing her as his “guardian angel” and expressing his belief that their bond transcends the physical world.

Prateik took to Instagram, where he shared a string of pictures from the day he got married to actress Priya Bannerjee. The actor took to the caption section and said he continues to feel her blessings and protection through every moment of his life.

“Happy forever heavenly birthday my guardian angel… this physical world was too weak to witness our love but we always had other plans… I feel your blessings and protection through every moment of my existence and more deeply with the moments in this journey that are meant to define me and understand who I really am and why we chose this journey together and for each other (sic),” Prateik wrote as the caption.

He added: “In retrospect i now understand how and why you’ve always been watching over me blessing me and protecting me from this cruel world through victory and defeat through the inevitable and deceit…. energy can neither be created nor destroyed but then we’ve so beautifully and carefully created an energy that was always written to be intertwined with our souls and be limitless and it most certainly can never be destroyed our spark will never fade our fire will never diminish our light will always burn bright.”

Prateik is the son of Raj Babbar and Smita Patil. The couple first met on the sets of the 1982 film Bheegi Palkein.

Prateik was born on 28 November 1986. The late star died from childbirth complications on 13 December 1986 at the age of 31. After her death, Prateik was raised by her parents in Mumbai

Smita Patil’s last work included Galiyon Ka Badshah.

Directed by Sher Jung Singh, the film stars Raaj Kumar, Hema Malini, Mithun Chakraborty, Poonam Dhillon, Smita Patil, Aruna Irani, Ranjeet, Danny Denzongpa, Om Shivpuri, Iftekhar. The film was shot and completed several years before its delayed release and also marked the final film of Smita Patil, who died in 1986.

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Mumbai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the makers of “Akka”, unveiled the teaser of the upcoming gangster saga, actress Radhika Apte revealed what drew her to the project was the complexity of its characters and the tensions that emerge from their differing perspectives.

The teaser introduces Keerthy Suresh as Bhavani and Radhika Apte as Rudra, two formidable women at the heart of Pernuru, a kingdom shaped by deep-rooted traditions, shifting power dynamics and simmering rivalries.

Radhika said: “It's wonderful that the date announcement and the teaser drop of Akka has coincided with Keerthy's birthday. I am sure it is going to be lucky for us. Rudra is a fascinating character, driven by her own convictions and an instinct to challenge the world around her.”

“What drew me to the series was the complexity of its characters and the tensions that emerge from their differing perspectives. Having been associated with Netflix across several projects over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to be part of some distinctive storytelling journeys, and Akka is another intriguing addition to that association.”

She added: “Collaborating with YRF Entertainment on a story with such layered characters has been a rewarding experience, and I look forward to audiences discovering Rudra and the many dimensions of her journey.”

Produced by YRF Entertainment, Akka is an epic gangster saga where women take centerstage, the show marks the directorial debut of Dharmaraj Shetty, who has also written the series.

Set in the 1980s, Akka unfolds in a richly imagined kingdom shaped by generations of women who built, governed and protected Pernuru.

Keerthy said: “The love I receive from the audience every year makes this day incredibly meaningful, and being able to celebrate it by unveiling the teaser of Akka, a project so close to my heart, feels truly special. Bhavani is one of the most unique and memorable characters I have had the opportunity to play. It was lovely working with Radhika.”

Keerthy said that their characters “bring such compelling dynamics to the story and the interplay between them adds an intriguing edge to the narrative.”

Keerthy added: “Akka marks my first series with Netflix and YRF Entertainment and what drew me to this project was the distinctiveness of its story and the world it inhabits. I am looking forward to audiences immersing themselves in this world and discovering the many facets of Bhavani as her story unfolds.”

“Akka” premieres October 30 on Netflix.

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