'Sunny Deol Was The Darkest Chapter Of My Life'— Suneel Darshan Speaks Out
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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Sunny Leone on Pink Lips going viral on Reels: I'm happy it's on everybody's playlist again
One of the biggest perks of Reels is that sometimes it brings back some old classics to the fore that have either been forgotten or gone through their peak. Recently, a similar thing happened with Sunny Leone's song Pink Lips from Hate Story 2 (2014). The song got suddenly viral on Instagram Reels and the actor is herself surprised about this revived interest in the song. Sunny Leone in Pink Lips 'I had no idea about it until my team and I were travelling together one day and my manager said, 'Pink Lips is everywhere right now'. It didn't make sense and I asked, why, what happened? But it was so exciting and after I found out, I went on Instagram and saw some clips. It was amazing,' she says, adding, 'I'm happy it's on everybody's playlist again and they are enjoying it.' The song going viral brought back the memories of shooting for it too. Sunny Leone shares, 'I remember everything that happened on that set. I still recall how difficult it was during rehearsals, sometimes even frustrating. But the choreography was so cool and after going on set, everything felt amazing. When we shot it, I never thought that it will go viral one day like this. I just want to thank everybody for bringing back this amazing song. The song went viral back at the time of release and now it's back. I want to get to the bottom and find that one person who revived it. I want to meet them and say thank you.' Throughout her career, Sunny has done many special songs which have become hits, including Baby Doll from Ragini MMS 2 (2014) and Laila Main Laila from Raees (2016). The actor takes pride in the fact that her filmography includes these songs that are still revered. 'It does feel good as everywhere that I go, these songs get played. One of the first songs I did was Laila (from Shootout At Wadala, 2013), and it was John (Abraham, actor) who had turned to me and said, 'Trust me, people will be dancing and singing this song forever'. I didn't understand it at that time because I had just come into this industry, so I didn't know what he was talking about and what that meant. But he was right in every single way. When that song gets played today, it's awesome to hear it,' she says. However, Sunny laments the lack of effort that is put in promoting songs in films today. 'When I first came into this industry, and I'm sure a lot of people would agree with this, there was such a huge momentum behind releasing a song and it was incredible. I mean, your entire film could ride on that one song being amazing, because people loved going to the theatre to see that one song on the big screen,' she says. Reflecting on the change, the actor states, 'What's happened lately in the last five years or so is that even though good songs come in, they just come and go. They're amazing, but they don't stick. I really hope that all those artistes that are out there, their songs get that same love that some of my songs got when they were released. I would love to see that time come back where people would just come, get excited about listening to a film's music and go to the theatres to enjoy it on the big screen.'
News18
18 hours ago
- News18
Darshan's Next With Thamizh To Release On Christmas? What House Mates Actor Said
Darshan's next with director Thamizh is based on Perumal Murugan's novel Pookuzhi, which explores caste injustice and hatred in Indian society. Darshan is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming project, House Mates. Helmed by debutant director Rajavel, the film is scheduled to be released on August 1, 2025. The film follows the incidents happening in an apartment complex, highlighting the everyday emotions and experiences of middle-class families. Following the release of House Mates, Darshan will be next seen in Seththumaan-fame director Thamizh's untitled film opposite Darshana Rajendran. Now, during an interview, the actor has shed some light on his new project. Darshan Talks About His Next Project With Darshana Rajendran Speaking to OTTPlay, the actor talked about his upcoming movie with Darshana Rajendran, who has acted in films including Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, Paradise, and Hridayam. The yet-to-be-titled Tamil film is based on a novel written by Perumal Murugan. He said, 'It's based on Perumal Murugan's novel Pookuzhi. He wrote the film's dialogue, while Deepak, the director of Witness, is the cinematographer. The film is ready for release, and we aim to release it after House Mates. Probably by the end of the year," as quoted by Hindustan Times. In addition to this, Darshan shared that the project will be an intense film. He said, 'When I heard the story, I was completely surprised. There are only a few shots, but each one is really long. We shot using the sync-sound approach, and because there are so many single shots, any one error means we have to start over. The working method was new, yet there was a lot to learn. I cried a lot during the climax and final day of shooting." What Is Perumal Murugan's novel Pookuzhi About? Pookuzhi is a romantic story that explores caste injustice and hatred in Indian society. It revolves around a couple and the wrath of the society they face due to their inter-caste marriage. Notably, Thamiz and Perumal Murugan have previously collaborated on the 2022 film Seththumaan. It was another hard-hitting film based on food politics and how the caste system affects it. The film, featuring Manikkam, Ashwin, and Prasanna Balachandran, is based on Perumal Murugan's story Varugari and follows an elderly man and his grandson, who are hired by local villagers to cook pork. First Published: July 30, 2025, 17:49 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Time of India
Darshan opens up about his next film with Darshana Rajendran, directed by 'Seththumaan' Fame Thamizh; Says he cried during the climax
Picture Credit: X Tamil actor Darshan is all set for a powerful cinematic outing with his upcoming project helmed by director Thamizh. The actor recently shared exciting details about his upcoming project, an untitled movie with actress Darshana Rajendran . In a recent interview with OTTplay, Darshan spoke about the film's intensity and the unique experience of working on it. Darshan said the film is based on the novel 'Pookuzhi' by Perumal Murugan , who also wrote the dialogues. The cinematography is done by Deepak, who directed Witness. The film is already complete, and they plan to release it after 'House Mates', likely by the end of this year. Challenging yet rewarding experience The actor revealed that the film is a hard-hitting emotional drama with a distinct visual and narrative style. "When I heard the story, I was totally taken aback. There are only minimum shots, but each of them is very long. We shot in sync-sound, and since there are many single shots, even a small mistake meant we had to start over". He added that the movie is very emotional and serious. It was a new experience for him and he learned a lot. He also said the story moved him so much that he cried during the climax and on the last day of the shoot. Story of love, caste, and resistance 'Pookuzhi' is a socially charged love story that delves into caste oppression and societal hatred. It revolves around a couple who face severe backlash for their inter-caste marriage, laying bare the deep-seated prejudices that continue to affect relationships in India. Darshan is known for his roles in films like 'Thunivu' and 'Kanaa'.
