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2 hours ago
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Mohanlal's Stylist Feared Trolls Over Jewellery Ad, Says "It Was Difficult To..."
Actor and filmmaker Mohanlal, who is popular for his macho on-screen persona, recently appeared in a jewellery ad for Vinsmera Jewels that stunned the audience. Draped in delicate ornaments, the Drishyam actor challenged the traditional notions of masculinity with grace. The ad turned out to be a hit mostly because of the way Mohanlal was styled. In an interview with TOI, Mohanlal's stylist, Shanti Krishna, said that she had certain apprehensions while shooting the ad. While the stylist was tense, Mohanlal was confident and reassured her. He encouraged Shanti Krishna to trust her instincts and go ahead with her choices. "We're living in a time where anything and everything is trolled, and I was really nervous. When I shared my worries with Mohanlal sir, he simply told me to treat it as a piece of art and give it my best," the stylist, who has been working with the actor for over a year and a half, told the publication. The ad became a huge hit, and the stylist shared that she could bring her vision to life with the encouraging words of Mohanlal and with the help of a director like Prakash Verma. "Those words (Mohanlal's advice) truly lifted my spirits. And having a director like Prakash Varma also made a huge difference; it eased so much of the pressure. I'm certain the ad turned out the way it did only because of these two incredible artists," she shared. She also revealed that it was difficult to select an outfit best suited for the ad and the actor. The main reason behind her confusion was that she did not want to "choose an outfit that wouldn't appear overtly feminine" for someone like Mohanlal, "who is widely regarded as the embodiment of masculinity in cinema". Explaining how fun it is to work with Mohanlal, she said, "To witness Mohanlal sir perform is always a joy, but this time it was pure magic. I'm sure only he has the mettle to pull off something like this. He was incredibly attentive to every detail, from his nails to his eye movements; he was simply magical in every frame." Mohanlal has recently had two big hits with L2 Empuraan and Thudarum. The Malayalam actor has multiple projects in his kitty, including Hridayapoorvam, Drishyam 3, Patriot, and Vrrushabha.
Hindustan Times
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mohanlal's stylist was worried his viral jewellery ad would get trolled, actor was confident it would work
Mollywood star Mohanlal left everyone pleasantly surprised when he featured in a jewellery ad recently that challenged gender norms in a subtle manner. The ad for Vinsmera Jewels soon went viral, with people loving how graceful the usually macho star looked. Talking to TOI, his stylist Shanti Krishna candidly spoke about the apprehensions while shooting for the ad she thought would be trolled. Mohanlal in a still from the viral jewellery ad by his Thudarum co-star Prakash Varma. Mohanlal's stylist thought viral ad would be trolled Shanti told the publication that while shooting for the ad she was 'extremely tense' as it's easy to attract trolls these days. 'We're living in a time where anything and everything is trolled, and I was really nervous. When I shared my worries with Mohanlal sir, he simply told me to treat it as a piece of art and give it my best. Those words truly lifted my spirits.' Saying that watching Mohanlal perform was like 'pure magic', the stylist says that Mohanlal was game to do the ad despite her apprehension. 'To witness Mohanlal sir perform is always a joy, but this time it was pure magic. I'm sure only he has the mettle to pull off something like this. He was incredibly attentive to every detail, from his nails to his eye movements; he was simply magical in every frame,' she said. Shanti also mentioned that it was a 'challenge' to style Mohanlal in the Prakash Varma ad, the filmmaker who was Mohanlal's co-star in Thudarum. She mentioned how they chose an outfit that wasn't 'overtly feminine' yet would highlight the jewellery. Recent work After a disappointing 2024 with Malaikottai Vaaliban and Barroz 3D, Mohanlal delivered two back-to-back hits with L2 Empuraan and Thudarum. L2 and Thudarum have even broken records, becoming the highest-grossers in Malayalam cinema. He has numerous films lined up, including Hridayapoorvam, Drishyam 3, Patriot and Vrrushabha.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Soubin Shahir claims he was at police station for questioning, not arrested in Manjummel Boys financial fraud case
Actor and producer Soubin Shahir appeared before police in Kochi on Tuesday for questioning in connection with a financial fraud case linked to the hit Malayalam film Manjummel Boys. After questioning at the Maradu police station, Soubin told reporters that he provided all the documents sought by investigators and also submitted his mobile phone on time. Soubin Shahir both starred in and produced Chidambaram's Manjummel Boys. Soubin Shahir clarifies news of arrest in financial fraud case On Tuesday, news broke that Soubin, along with his father Babu Shahir and Shawn Anthony, had been arrested and released on bail. However, Soubin denied that he had been arrested, claiming he had been at the police station for questioning. According to PTI, he said, 'I believe the investigators are now convinced by the facts. Let them examine the documents and take a decision.' Police sources, however, confirmed that Soubin was granted conditional bail by the Kerala High Court, as per PTI, explaining why his arrest was not recorded. The financial fraud case involving Manjummel Boys team Soubin was interrogated in connection with a complaint filed by Siraj Valiyathura, who alleged that the producers promised a 40 per cent profit share over his ₹7 crore investment during the production of Manjummel Boys. As per the court's order, Maradu police are continuing their investigation and have submitted a report to the HC. The report alleges that the accused conspired to cheat the complainant. According to an Asianet report, the court had directed that the actor be present for questioning while granting anticipatory bail. The court also directed that the accused should not be questioned in custody and should be released on bail if arrested. The HC rejected the producers' request to quash the case and turned down the police's request to question them in custody. According to Sacnilk, Manjummel Boys made ₹240.5 crore worldwide. It is the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2024 and the second highest-grossing Malayalam film ever after Prithviraj Sukumaran's Mohanlal-starrer L2 Empuraan. With inputs from PTI
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘L2 Empuraan is where it began': Producer blames Mohanlal film for issues with CBFC over Janaki vs State of Kerala
Even as Union Minister and actor Suresh Gopi's Janaki vs State of Kerala struggles to get certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) due to disagreement over the film's title, producer G Suresh Kumar chimed in to give his two cents. Talking to the press, as per a Manorama Online report, the filmmaker blamed Prithviraj Sukumaran's hit Mohanlal-starrer L2 Empuraan for all these issues. Mohanlal in a still from Prithviraj Sukumaran's L2 Empuraan. L2 Empuraan to be blamed for Janaki vs State of Kerala's issues? Producer Suresh reportedly told the press that the controversy surrounding L2 Empuraan after its release made the censor board hyper-vigilant. 'Empuraan had to be recensored due to the controversy. That's when the censor board became more cautious. That's why this problem has arisen; everything began from there,' he said. Given that the issue is now in the Kerala High Court, he called it a 'powerful institution' and said, 'The court looks whether the name should be mentioned or not. The court can intervene 100 per cent. In my opinion, there will be a favourable verdict. Let the court watch the movie and take the decision,' he added. Incidentally, Suresh Gopi had spoken about the L2 Empuraan controversy in the parliament. He has yet to address the issues faced by his film. The controversy surrounding CBFC and JVSK After the CBFC reportedly denied certification to the film over the name Janaki, an iteration of Goddess Sita in the title, the producers J Phanindra Parameswaran and Sethuraman Nair Kankol filed a petition at the HC challenging the decision. Last week, according to PTI, the court said it would watch the film starring Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead roles on 5 July at 10 AM before deciding if the name should be changed. A hearing will be held on 9 July. During the hearing, the CBFC sought more time to file its reply affidavit. The court said it cannot unnecessarily extend the time to file a reply. The court had asked the Board the week before that to submit in writing the decision of its revising committee regarding the movie, which has not yet been certified for public viewing due to the name of its titular character -- Janaki. The Pravin Narayanan-directed film revolves around the legal battle of an assaulted woman named Janaki against the state.
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mohanlal's daughter Vismaya all set to make acting debut with Jude Anthany Joseph's Thudakkam; actor pens heartfelt note
Mohanlal is having a marvellous 2025 with the back-to-back success of his films L2 Empuraan and Thudarum. The actor has now announced that his daughter, Vismaya Mohanlal, will be stepping into the industry as an actor. On Tuesday, Mohanlal took to his X account to reveal the first look poster of the film. (Also read: Thudarum is further proof that Mohanlal is one of the best actors working today, still taking chances) Mohanlal's daughter, Vismaya Mohanlal, will make her acting debut soon.(Vismaya Mohanlal/Instagram) Mohanlal shared the first look poster of the film and penned a note in the caption. It read, "Dear Mayakutty, may your "Thudakkam" be just the first step in a lifelong love affair with cinema. #Thudakkam Written and Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph and Produced by Antony Perumbavoor, Aashirvad Cinemas #VismayaMohanlal." Mohanlal tied the knot with Suchitra in 1988 and they have two children — actor Pranav and Vismaya. Mohanlal's son, Pranav Mohanlal, made his debut as a child actor with a minor role in Onnaman (2002). He broke out with his lead role in the romantic drama Hridayam, which was released in 2022. About Mohanlal's last film Mohanlal was last seen in Thudarum. It is a crime thriller directed by Tharun and co-written by KR Sunil. It is produced by M Renjith through Rejaputhra Visual Media. Prakash Varma, Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Irshad Ali, Aarsha Chandini Baiju, Thomas Mathew, and Krishna Prabha play supporting roles in the film. It tells the story of a modest taxi driver called Shanmugham 'Benz' who lives in tranquillity until his beloved car goes missing. He is forced to tap into an unseen side to protect everything he loves. After receiving a great response at the box office, the Malayalam film released in JioHotstar on May 30. The star will be seen next in Hridayapoorvam. The film is slated for an August release.
