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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Star Singer: Chinmayi Sripada opens up on Kollywood Ban, says 'Though I was getting opportunities from other industries, it felt like I was thrown out of my home'
Playback singer Chinmayi Sripada debuted on Malayalam television through Star Singer. Her performance and reflections moved many. She shared her career journey and struggles, including the ban from the Tamil film industry. Chinmayi expressed gratitude to the women of Kerala for their support during the #MeToo movement. Judge KS Chithra praised Chinmayi's strength. Popular playback singer Chinmayi Sripada has made a powerful and emotional appearance on the music reality show Star Singer, marking her debut on Malayalam television. Her performance, reflections, and moving tribute on the show have captured the hearts of fans across the state, with her rendition of "Muththa Mazhai" now going viral on social media. Chinmayi's guest appearance in the latest episode of Star Singer was nothing short of electrifying. From the moment she stepped on stage, she mesmerized both contestants and judges with her soulful voice and heartfelt comments. The episode also included a touching tribute that took her, and the audience, through an emotional journey, highlighting her career highs and personal struggles. The show featured a special video biography chronicling Chinmayi's journey, from her debut at age 15 to becoming one of the most sought-after voices in South Indian cinema, and the unexpected turn of events that saw her being banned from the Tamil film industry. Overcome with emotion, Chinmayi opened up about the difficult period following her exclusion from Kollywood. "When the ban happened, I thought that my whole career was gone. I was just juggling between court and home,' she said. 'Even during that time, I used to get opportunities from Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada. But think of the situation when you can't sing in your mother tongue. I felt like I was thrown out of my own home. " She added, "I used to scold God, asking why this was happening to me. But I believe, God has now blessed me with this moment too. Because whatever is happening around me, no human can do something like this. It's a God's gift." The singer also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the women of Kerala for their support during the #MeToo movement. Recalling the time when lyricist Vairamuthu was selected for the ONV award, she said, 'The women in Kerala protested that such an honour shouldn't be given to someone like him. The way they stood up for another woman, I didn't get that kind of support from anywhere else.' Veteran singer and judge KS Chithra praised Chinmayi, stating that her strength and journey have inspired every contestant on the show. As a token of appreciation, the Star Singer team presented Chinmayi with a traditional Kerala saree, to which she responded with joy, promising to wear it for the upcoming Onam festival.
NDTV
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Chinmayi Sripada On Ranbir Kapoor's Casting As Lord Rama In Ramayana: "Someone Who Uses God's Name Can Be A Rapist..."
New Delhi: Singer Chinmayi Sripada came out in support of actor Ranbir Kapoor over his casting as Lord Rama in Ramayana. What's Happening Nearly 15 years after actor Ranbir Kapoor made a comment about eating beef, the old statement resurfaced on X (formerly Twitter), with the Internet questioning the decision to cast him as Lord Ram in the upcoming film Ramayana. In response, singer Chinmayi re-shared a tweet that read "Beef Eater will be playing the role of Bhagavan Ram now! What's wrong with Bollywood?" Reacting to the tweet, Chinmayi wrote, "A babaji who uses the name of God can be a rapist and he can keep getting parole to get votes in bhakt India - however what someone eats is a big problem." Another user replied, "How one bad thing can justify another bad thing?" To this, Chinmayi responded, "Nice. So someone playing a ROLE is the same 'bad' as a rapist campaigning for votes amongst you. You deserve to have Ram Rahim as your local MP and visit your house personally." Background The remark in question dates back to 2011 when Ranbir was promoting his film Rockstar. At the time, he had said, "My family is from Peshawar, so a lot of Peshawari food has come with them. I am a mutton, paya, and beef fan. Yeah, I am a big beef fan." Ranbir will be seen as Lord Ram in director Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana. The film also stars Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. It is scheduled to be released in two parts, Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027. Ramayana is based on ancient Indian mythology and depicts a cosmic battle between light and darkness. While rooted in Indian spiritual tradition, the film's scale is global, with music by Oscar-winning composers Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman. The production design is being handled by teams behind films such as Dune and Captain America. The film is produced by Namit Malhotra.
News18
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Chinmayi Supports Ranbir Kapoor's Casting In Ramayana Amid Backlash For Being 'Beef Eater'
Curated By : Last Updated: July 06, 2025, 08:28 IST Chinmay defends Ranbir Kapoor's casting in Ramayana. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has come forward to defend Ranbir Kapoor amid growing online backlash over his casting as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana. The criticism erupted after the film's first glimpse, featuring Ranbir and Yash, was released recently. Soon after, a section of social media users began targeting Ranbir by resurfacing an old interview where he mentioned consuming beef. The trolls started questioning his suitability to portray a revered mythological figure. Responding to the outrage, Chinmayi called out the selective morality of such attacks and urged people to focus on real issues rather than personal choices from the past. Chinmayi slammed the hypocrisy and wrote without naming anyone, 'A babaji who uses the name of God can be a rapist and he can keep getting parole to get votes in bhakt India – however what someone eats is a big problem." Check out her post here: A babaji who uses the name of God can be a rapist and he can keep getting parole to get votes in bhakt India – however what someone eats is a big problem. Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) July 4, 2025 When a user questioned her stance by asking, 'How one bad thing can justify another bad thing?", Chinmayi hit back sharply. She responded, 'Nice. So someone playing a ROLE is the same 'bad' as a rapist campaigning for votes amongst you. You deserve to have Ram Rahim as your local MP and visit your house personally." A wave of backlash had earlier erupted online after a section of social media users resurfaced an old interview in which Ranbir Kapoor admitted to consuming beef. This was in response to the recent reveal of his role as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. One post on X (formerly Twitter) read, 'Beef eater will be playing the role of Bhagvan Ram now! 🤦 What's wrong with Bollywood?"—accompanied by images of Ranbir and Sai Pallavi from the film's set. Despite the online backlash, Ramayana, helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, remains one of the most highly anticipated Indian films. On July 3, India witnessed a groundbreaking rollout in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kochi, simultaneously unveiled the first look of Ramayana: The Introduction. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Raavan, Ramayana is planned as a two-part film. The first part is set to release in theatres on Diwali 2026, followed by the second part on Diwali 2027. As per reports, the first instalment will end with the Sita Haran episode, though this hasn't been officially confirmed yet. Along with Ranbir, Sai, and Yash, Ramayana also features an impressive star cast. Sunny Deol will be seen as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey plays Laxman, Lara Dutta takes on the role of Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh will be seen as Surpanakha, and Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari. News movies » bollywood Chinmayi Supports Ranbir Kapoor's Casting In Ramayana Amid Backlash For Being 'Beef Eater'
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chinmayi Sripaada defends Ranbir Kapoor amid his old beef eating comment over Ramayana casting: ‘A rapist babaji can get parole but what someone eats is a big problem?'
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada has come out in strong defense of Ranbir Kapoor , who has been at the receiving end of online trolling following the release of the first look of Nitesh Tiwari 's Ramayana . The actor is playing the role of Lord Ram in the upcoming epic, and some users have targeted him over an old interview where he admitted to consuming beef. After the teaser showcasing Ranbir and Yash 's official looks from Ramayana went viral on July 3, a section of netizens resurfaced the controversial clip, questioning his suitability for the divine role. One user on Twitter wrote, 'Beef eater will be playing the role of Bhagvan Ram now! 🤦 What's wrong with Bollywood?' The tweet also featured images of Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi from the film set. Chinmayi calls out selective outrage Without naming anyone, Chinmayi took a pointed dig at those outraging over Ranbir's food habits while overlooking more serious issues. She wrote: 'A babaji who uses the name of God can be a rapist and he can keep getting parole to get votes in bhakt India — however what someone eats is a big problem.' When a user tried to counter her by asking, 'How one bad thing can justify another bad thing?', Chinmayi doubled down. 'Nice. So someone playing a ROLE is the same 'bad' as a rapist campaigning for votes amongst you. You deserve to have Ram Rahim as your local MP and visit your house personally.' Her comments have sparked a polarised debate on social media. While many users have lauded Chinmayi for calling out the moral grandstanding, others continue to remain divided on the casting choices and the actor's past remarks. ALIA LEFT SPEECHLESS BY RANBIR'S 'RAMAYANA' LOOK| INTERNET DECLARES IT '100× BETTER THAN ADIPURUSH' First glimpse of Ramayana featuring Ranbir and Yash goes viral Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is one of the most ambitious and awaited Indian films in recent years. The first look, unveiled earlier this week, features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. Also part of the ensemble are Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, and Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari. Backed by producer Namit Malhotra, Ramayana will be released in two parts. The first part is scheduled to hit theatres on Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 in Diwali 2027.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Star Singer: Chinmayi Sripada set to grace the show, KS Chithra says, ‘We are all your fans'
Chinmayi Sripada is debuting on Malayalam television with Star Singer. The episode will feature her popular songs. It will also include personal revelations. Singer K.S. Chithra welcomes her warmly. Sithara Krishnakumar admires Chinmayi's conviction. The episode promises music, emotion, and honesty. It is expected to be a memorable experience for fans. It will celebrate music, strength, truth, and artistic integrity. South Indian playback singer Chinmayi Sripada is all set to make her much-awaited debut on Malayalam television with her appearance on the popular music reality show Star Singer. The upcoming episode promises not only soulful music but also heartfelt moments and powerful revelations. In the newly released teaser, Chinmayi is seen lighting up the Star Singer stage with renditions of some of her all-time favourites, including the soulful Oru Daivam Thantha Poovu and her recent hit Muththa Mazhai. The performance visibly moves the audience and the panel of judges, with veteran singer and judge K.S. Chithra warmly welcoming her by saying, 'We are all your fans.' The camaraderie and admiration between the artists add an emotional touch to the episode, making it one of the most anticipated this season. The episode is not just about music. In a powerful moment, Chinmayi opens up about deeply personal experiences and challenges, including her fears about the end of her music career and her outspoken stance against awarding the ONV Kurup Award to lyricist Vairamuthu, a controversy that sparked national conversation. Earlier, Star Singer judge and playback singer Sithara Krishnakumar took to social media to share her admiration for Chinmayi after meeting her on set. 'Had the privilege of meeting Chinmayi Sripada, a voice we've all cherished, and a spirit I deeply admire. In a world that often celebrates diplomacy over truth, it was refreshing and inspiring to spend time with someone who stands unwaveringly by what she believes in… Here's to women who speak up, sing out, and live with conviction. What a beautiful day it was!!!' Sithara wrote. With a powerful blend of music, emotion, and raw honesty, Chinmayi Sripada's episode on Star Singer is poised to be one of the most memorable yet. Fans can look forward to a soul-stirring experience that celebrates not just music, but also strength, truth, and artistic integrity.
