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Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi: In this age of AI, it's important to verify information
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi faced online criticism after sharing an unverified post about an Air India crash survivor, leading to an apology and deletion. She acknowledged her error in judgment, emphasizing the importance of verifying information in the age of AI and social media. Currently, she is focusing on adapting her autobiographical play, Drama Queen, into an audio experience. Suchitra Krishnamoorthi recently sparked online chatter when she tweeted about the Air India crash survivor questioning the authenticity of his version. She later deleted the post and apologised. Speaking to Mumbai Mirror recently, Suchitra shared the story behind the retraction. 'I initially saw it on a senior columnist's wall and assumed it was authentic. I made a mistake; I should have verified it before posting. Of course I apologised immediately,' she said. She added, "We all make mistakes. I said sorry, it was an error of judgement. I do realise that in this age of AI and social media, there is a lot of misinformation floating around. It was a big lesson for me. It's very important to verify everything from various sources." On the career front, Suchitra's focus right now is on her autobiographical play, Drama Queen, which she has turned into an audio experience. 'Transforming my play into an audio experience felt like a natural next step. It allows listeners to immerse themselves in the story in a whole new way. I wrote Drama Queen originally as a stage play in 2013 and had been performing it all over. After my mother's death, one-and-a-half years ago, I had wound up the play because I found it a bit painful. And then my publisher suggested creating it for an audio platform. It's a great way to keep memories alive, keep my work alive, so I jumped at it. It is a new platform, something I've not explored before."
India.com
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Exclusive: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi On Motherhood, Fame And Making History With Drama Queen
New Delhi: Artist, actor, author, and an advocate for creative freedom, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi is back in the spotlight with her groundbreaking project, Drama Queen, The Musical Play. Marking Audible's first-ever Indian musical audiobook, it's a vibrant adaptation of her bestselling book and solo stage performance. In an exclusive conversation with Zee News, Suchitra opens up about expression, womanhood, fame and parenting. Q1. You've transformed your solo stage play Drama Queen into India's first-ever Audible musical. What inspired you, and what do you hope young women, in particular, take away from this performance? "I think, First of all my excitement is exactly better, I can reach millions in you know through one platform, so that for me is very exciting in fact I have had calls from my friends and I have got dms from Spain, London and New York and meri cousin ne phone kiya raat ko ki mai has rahi hu, Australia se mere ek friend ka phone aaya ki 'I have just downloaded your play' and you know, So I think for me the fact that I have been able to reach so many people by partnering with audible is a very exciting thing for me and I don't know how it will help people but I believe in expression and I think, especially as women, we are always told to kind of 'calm down, numb down, slow down, thoda kam raho, kam bano, kam sunai do' toh I think 'Drama Queen' is full volume and I think every human being has the right to be at their full volume. I think different people will take away different things from it but, I know that when I have performed the play, women have come and clutched my hand and you know said that 'OMG this is like you are teling our story' and the main thing you'll take away from is also I think the laughter because yhi response jyada mer dms me aare hai ki 'mam we laughed so much', so i am very happy" Q2 Was 'Drama Queen' inspired by your real life? "Yes its based on my book Drama Queen which is a fictional memoir, maine facts ko fictionalize krke present kara hai you know tadka laga ke. So yes, it is based on my real life incidents." Q3. You made your film debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan, now do you ever feel the pull to return to filmmaking? "I would like to make film, for sure agar koi mujhe, bhout paise de aur bole chalo likho aur direct kro toh mai bhout Khushi se krungi." Q4. If Drama Queen were ever adapted into a film or OTT series, who would you want to play you? "Well I don't know, it depends on at what stage this is made, if it's made right now, you know, anywhere there are wonderful actress who can play me, especially me." Q5 You entered the film industry without any backing. What's your take on the current generation of 'star kids' and nepotism? "Yea these nepotism conversations have to stop and you know children should be given a break because 1 out of 25 star kids probably make it, or maybe 1 out of 100 even, you know, guarantee nahi hai, everybody life is different, apni kudh ki life par concentrate kro, so I think people need to back out of this nepotism conversation and try to bring their own life instead and taki vo apne baccho ko thodi dhanki zindagi de sake." Q6 You've been an actor, singer, writer, and mother. How has your understanding of success evolved over the years? "My definition of success has definitely changed over the last many years and today I would think that success, you know ofcourse success means different things to different people so I am only talking about what it means to me, so i feel if I can do something to the best of my ability and if I can stay happy then that is a very big success for me, but just to push myself beyond as to what I think is possible creatively, expand myself that for me is success." Q7 Do you think you are successful or I can say Happy now? "I am not unhappy so I think yea I am happy". Q8. If you could go back and change one thing in your journey, what would it be? "I would not do things so young, I would give myself some time." Q9. How do you define the modern Indian woman compared to traditional ones and Who do you think Drama Queen would resonate to? "I think Drama Queen would resonate to very large spectrum of women especially and also people and cultural and societies that have always hesitated to express themselves you know, 'Drama Queen' is like 'I am like this only' so I think that is an acceptance people can give themselves" Q10. In a past interview, you spoke about how Bollywood has changed drastically, and you mentioned Urfi Javed as an example of that shift. Today, Urfi just won Karan Johar's reality show The Traitors. Do you think this kind of visibility is what Bollywood is now promoting? "I think visibility today is the criteria for success, so like I said it's not about caliber or anything it's about eyeball. I am Happy for her, I don't know what show you are talking about but yea now everything is just about grabbing eyeball but that is the criteria for success now, that's how it is. I mean one can't fight it, so that's how it is. Do I agree with it, I don't have to but jo hai so hai" Q11. As a mother yourself, and someone who speaks so powerfully about womanhood and creative freedom what are your thoughts on the recent debate sparked by Deepika Padukone's request for an 8-hour workday after motherhood? "See everyone has the right to demand, and everybody has the right to reject so I think there is nothing wrong with Deepika asking for it and there is nothing wrong with the makers not accepting it, you know there are many choices that the both parties have, so these are very persona choices and people are at very different stages of life, you know, koi newcomer bolega ki 8 hours kya, mai 24 hours kaam krungi, but I can say I don't want to work, that all depends on the stage of life you are at and what you want for yourself and I think all demands are valid and I think all acceptance and all rejections for those demands are also valid. I mean there are many actors who work like that you know naya-naya bacha hua hai, there has been many instances like this, so I think it's okay, too much is being made of it. I don't think either party is right or wrong, it is what it is. Deepika is right in asking for it and the makers is right in rejecting it. I mean everybody has a choice." Q12. Your daughter Kaveri recently made her film debut. As both a mother and someone who's seen the industry inside out, how do you guide her as she steps into this world? "I don't interfere, I think she likes to make her own choices and she anyways makes her own decision, so all I can do is just be around if I am required. I am always there for her but she has to find her own ways because you know ultimately whoever your parents are, the journey of an artist, your family's identity doesn't guarantee success or anything. She has to find her own way and you know sought her own path" Q13. Recently, you faced criticism for a post questioning the identity of the Air India crash survivor — something you later apologized for after realizing it was based on misinformation. What were your immediate thoughts as the backlash unfolded? "See I was quoting a journalist, I thought it was authentic, it was my mistake I didn't cross verify, now I will verify 10 times, of course it was a mistake, khair maine maafi maang li and what more can I do, it was such a sensitive matter, I think I deserve the backlash, when something is wrong, you need to admit that it's wrong and say sorry and move on. It is such a sensitive matter, I should have been more careful, just believing one journalist post I saw." Q14. Drama Queen deals with grief, reinvention, and creative freedom. After all you've been through, how has creating this play helped you find your own voice and strength? "Ill give you an example, when I was opening the show, I was very nervous, when my mother came to see the show, the play is really based on my relationship with my mother and I was very nervous and like 'unko bura nahi lagna chahiye' and when the play was going on in the hall, my mother's voice was the loudest, she was laughing so much and after the play she came and hugged me and said 'I never knew my line was so funny, fantastic job.'" Q15. Is there anything you would like to add? Yes, please listen to 'Drama Queen' on Audible. I promise you'll enjoy yourself and laugh a lot.
India.com
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
From Debut Alongside Shah Rukh Khan To Musical Star: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi Returns With Drama Queen
New Delhi: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi returns to the spotlight with Drama Queen - The Musical Play, a powerful Audible Original that marks the platform's first-ever Indian musical audiobook. Adapted from her bestselling memoir and acclaimed solo stage show, the production is now available globally, offering listeners an emotional, unfiltered journey through the highs and heartbreaks of her extraordinary life. Drama Queen charts Suchitra's rollercoaster journey through fame, heartbreak, motherhood, and rediscovery. Now transformed into a richly produced audio drama, it brings the powerful narrative to a wider audience, no longer limited to theatre halls, but now streaming globally on Audible. The production features a stellar voice cast including Sujata Kumar as Amma, Suchitra Pillai as the therapist, and Arif Zakaria as Pankaj. Celebrity cameos include portrayals of Karan Johar, Ram Gopal Varma, Nagesh Kukunoor, and Ken Ghosh. For Krishnamoorthi, this project is both personal and poignant. 'Over the course of Drama Queen performances, I lost many members of my family—my sister Sujata Kumar who voices Amma in the show, my parents, and my two beloved dogs, Cupcake and Muffin—all of whom were central to the play. After Amma passed away at the end of 2023, I just couldn't go on. I had wound up the show. Bid it goodbye. This offer from Audible was truly a godsend. It brought my family, my voice, and my memories back to life,' she shared. 'Drama Queen can now be heard by anyone, anywhere. From Virar to Vancouver, it's out in the world at last—and that fills my heart with joy.' Shailesh Sawlani, Country Manager - India, Audible, added, 'At Audible, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of audio storytelling to bring powerful stories to life and champion diverse voices. With Drama Queen by Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, we're proud to introduce our first Indian musical play. It brings together all the elements of a compelling musical memoir - it's emotional yet humorous and bold yet relatable. We're excited for our listeners to experience this new format and truly believe it will make them look at the modern Indian woman in a new light.' From her film debut with Shah Rukh Khan to music stardom and a high-profile life, Krishnamoorthi's journey comes full circle in this intimate audio performance, a theatre of truth, where spectacle gives way to soul. Drama Queen - The Musical Play is now available to Audible members worldwide.
News18
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi Revives ‘Drama Queen' As India's First Audio Musical Play
Last Updated: Suchitra Krishnamoorthi's Drama Queen returns as India's first musical play in audio format, blending bold storytelling, music, and memory. Suchitra Krishnamoorthi is back—this time not on stage, but through sound. Drama Queen, her unflinching, witty, and intimate solo musical, has found a powerful new form as India's first-ever Audible Original musical play. Adapted from her bestselling memoir and now streaming exclusively on Audible, the show marks a milestone in Indian audio storytelling—blurring the lines between theatre, memoir, and music. Originally performed to packed houses across India, Drama Queen wove a deeply personal tapestry of fame, heartbreak, motherhood, and rediscovery. Now, the show finds a second life as an audiobook that dances between confession and celebration. A hybrid of song, monologue, and memory, it stars a compelling voice cast including Sujata Kumar (as Amma), Suchitra Pillai (as the shrink), and Arif Zakaria (as Pankaj). The audiobook also features cameo appearances by Karan Johar (voiced by Ketan Singh), Ram Gopal Varma (Suresh Menon), Nagesh Kukunoor, and Ken Ghosh—adding a playful dimension to the narrative. For Suchitra, the Audible version of Drama Queen is far more than a new release. It's an act of remembrance and resurrection. 'Over the course of Drama Queen performances, I lost many members of my family—my sister Sujata Kumar who voices Amma in the show, my parents, and my two beloved dogs, Cupcake and Muffin—all of whom were central to the play," she shared. 'After Amma passed away at the end of 2023, I just couldn't go on. I had wound up the show. Bid it goodbye. This offer from Audible was truly a godsend. It brought my family, my voice, and my memories back to life." The global release has also offered closure to past disruptions. 'I remember the disappointment of my cancelled shows in the US, UK, and Australia due to the pandemic and other delays. But with Audible, Drama Queen can now be heard by anyone, anywhere. From Virar to Vancouver, it's out in the world at last—and that fills my heart with joy." Shailesh Sawlani, Country Manager – India at Audible, sees the project as a breakthrough in the platform's creative vision. 'At Audible, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of audio storytelling to bring powerful stories to life and champion diverse voices," he said. 'With Drama Queen by Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, we're proud to introduce our first Indian musical play. It brings together all the elements of a compelling musical memoir—emotional yet humorous, bold yet relatable. We truly believe it will make listeners look at the modern Indian woman in a new light." Suchitra's journey—from debuting opposite Shah Rukh Khan and releasing hit pop albums, to her marriage with filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber—has been nothing short of cinematic. But Drama Queen strips away the glamour to reveal something raw and resonant. It is a theatre of truth for every woman who has ever lost herself in love, juggled identities, or dared to declare: I am enough. First Published:
Egypt Independent
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Egypt Independent
Netflix original series ‘Catalog' starring Mohamed Farag to premiere on July 17
Actor Mohamed Farag is awaiting the premiere of his latest Netflix original series 'Catalog,' co-starring Reham Abdel-Ghafour. The series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on July 17. It also stars Tara Emad, Khaled Kamal, Bayoumi Fouad, Samah Anwar, Sedky Sakhr, Donia Sami, Ali el-Bili, Retal Abdel-Aziz, and Ahmed Essam al-Sayed. It is written by Ayman Wattar, and directed by Walid el-Halfawy. Catalog tells the story of Youssef, a father who finds himself with the heavy responsibility of raising his two children alone after his wife, Amina, passes away. Having been separated from his children's daily lives for some time, he struggles to connect with them. Youssef is lost and confused until he finds a series of videos Amina recorded before her death, which include advice on raising children. These videos become his daily guide, helping him overcome the pain of loss, reconnecting him with his children, and revealing a side of himself he hadn't known before. Catalog was preceded by five Egyptian series produced by Netflix, including 'Paranormal,' which premiered in 2020; 'Drama Queen,' which premiered in 2021; and 'Echoes of the Past,' which premiered in late 2024. Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
