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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
My focus is on the internal journey: Manushi Chillar
Mumbai, Manushi Chhillar says more than box office success, her focus is on internal growth as an actor. My focus is on the internal journey: Manushi Chillar Chhillar, who stars opposite Rajkummar Rao in the upcoming film "Maalik", is known for her role in movies such as 'Samrat Prithviraj', 'The Great Indian Family', 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', and 'Operation Valentine'. 'My focus is on the internal journey, rather than what happens at the box office. When an audience reacts to your film in a certain way, it gives you an idea, a different perspective, and sometimes that might be useful in understanding whether there's something you should be doing differently or trying something differently. "So, that's the sort of feedback is great to have. But the box office number of a film, I don't think, has ever made me make a different choice in my life,' Chillar told PTI in an interview. The action thriller, directed by filmmaker Pulkit of 'Bhakshak' fame, features the former Miss World in the role of a small town woman. "Because people have seen you in a certain avatar that you'll be presented visually, they might feel that's the space you want to be in... If you want to choose to do different kinds of roles, then it's great to pursue them and show that interest. I was not the natural choice for something like this . Fortunately, it happened at the right time in my life when I was seeking something very similar to what I've done in 'Maalik'," Chhillar told PTI in an interview. In the movie, set in the backdrop of Allahabad of the 80s, the actor said she was required to have an in-depth understanding of her character, Shalini, who is Rao's love interest. Besides, she also had to adopt the mannerisms and language of the heartland of India. 'Maalik' boasts of talented actors such as Saurabh Shukla, Saurabh Sachdeva, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Swanand Kirkire. Produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner and Jay Shewakramani's Northern Lights Films, the movie is set to be released in cinemas on July 11. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Pink Villa
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Father's Day wishes: Allu Arjun, Nayanthara pen emotional notes and Yash turns Spiderman for son Yatharv
It's Father's Day on June 15, 2025, and everyone seems to be celebrating their real-life superheroes, a.k.a. dads, with special posts and wishes. South cinema stars have also joined the bandwagon and dropped hearty wishes for the best fathers that they are surrounded with. Nayanthara's shoutout for best dad Vignesh Shivan to their twins Uyir and Ulag Nayanthara took to her Instagram handle and dropped a post dedicated to her husband, Vignesh Shivan, for being the best dad to their kids, Uyir and Ulag. The Jawan actress shared a few pictures of the filmmaker playing football with the twins. Sharing the post, she wrote, 'The Silent version of unconditional love. Happy Father's Day to the best DADA in the world. Thank you for giving us the best life & thank you for making it so beautiful with all the love you shower on us. We love you Dada.' Allu Arjun celebrates his father Allu Aravind, gets surprise gift from Ayaan and Arha Icon star Allu Arjun shared a picture with his dad, Allu Aravind, as the two of them held awards together. He captioned the post as 'Happy Father's Day to my GOD.' The AA22 star also dropped a glimpse of a special cake he received from his kids Ayaan and Arha, who had sent it to him since the two were away at the moment. The actor dropped a note and wrote, 'Thank you Ayaan & Arha. I miss you guys!' Mahesh Babu's unseen pictures with daughter Sitara on Father's Day Mahesh Babu's daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni wished his 'Nana' on Father's Day by sharing unseen pictures of the two. While in one of them, the SSMB29 actor hugged and kissed his baby girl from behind, the duo was seen taking a mirror selfie together in the next frame. The star's daughter wrote, 'happy fathers day nana i love u so much.' Yash turns Spiderman for children Ayra and Atharv On the other hand, Toxic star Yash celebrated Father's Day with a special moment with his kids Ayra and Atharv. In a video shared by the actor's wife Radhika Pandit, he was seen turning Spiderman for his children as they did somersaults together. Sharing the post, the star wife wrote, 'To the world's best dadda, who literally turns his world (and himself!) upside down for our children. Happy Father's Day!' Tovino Thomas' dual celebrations for Father's Day Narivetta fame Tovino Thomas took to his IG handle and posted two different pictures. The first one was with his own father, as the two of them twinned in similar t-shirts. The following pictures are some candid and goofy selfies taken with his children, Izza and Tahaan. He wrote, 'Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful dads out there.' Dad-to-be Varun Konidela's Father's Day wish for Nagendra Babu Varun Konidela and Lavanya Tripathi are expecting their first child. This Father's Day, the Operation Valentine actor dropped pictures with his father, Nagendra Babu, and sister Niharika Konidela. He wrote, 'A father's love is silent strength, always there, always felt. Happy Father's Day, Nana.'
Pink Villa
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mom-to-be Lavanya Tripathi hides baby bump in oversized sweatshirt as she jets off with hubby Varun Konidela
Varun Konidela and Lavanya Tripathi elated their massive fan base after announcing their first pregnancy on May 6. The couple who tied the knot in 2023 have now made a special appearance together, for the first time after announcing the happy news. The duo was spotted at the airport. Lavanya Tripathi hides baby bump in oversized sweatshirt In the video, Lavanya Tripathi and Varun Tej Konidela can be seen walking side by side at the Hyderabad airport. The mom-to-be chose a comfortable outfit for her travels and wore an oversized pink sweatshirt paired with white trousers. She wore sunglasses and carried a backpack, while her pregnancy glow was completely unmissable. With her choice of relaxed fit for the airport, the diva managed to hide her growing baby bump. On the other hand, Varun was seen sporting a color-blocked shirt with denims. He flaunted a rugged hairdo, wore sunglasses, and carried a neck pillow. Varun Tej-Lavanya Tripathi's pregnancy announcement Back on May 6, the couple took to their Instagram handles and dropped a collaborative post. It featured a picture of a small pair of baby shoes, while the soon-to-be parents had their hands joined, with one of them placing their fingers inside. Sharing the pictures, they wrote, 'Life's most beautiful role yet - Coming soon.' Varun Tej pampered pregnant wife Lavanya with homemade pizza Just some days back, the Operation Valentine actor was seen making some homemade pizza for his pregnant wife, Lavanya. The actress had shared a clip from a wholesome moment of the duo. The actress penned a special caption along with it and wrote, 'Crust me, he's a keeper.'
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Manushi Chillar slams ‘misogynistic mindset' towards women in film industry where they are labelled gold diggers
Manushi Chillar has spoken on the perception towards women in the entertainment industry, stating that they are often 'discussed with such disrespect and contempt'. Taking to her X account on Saturday, Manushi called out the misogynistic attitudes that prevail in the industry. (Also read: Kangana Ranaut says 'politics is kinder to older women than film industry' as she talks about joy of ageing) Without naming anyone in the industry or talking about a specific incident, Manushi began in her X post, 'A misogynistic mindset finds it easier to attribute a woman's success to a man's patronage than her own merit. I've always really ignored silly comments which have no consequence in the real world, but I constantly see working women, specially in the entertainment industry being discussed with such disrespect and contempt.' She went on to add, "I grew up in an empowered, educated environment where irrespective of gender, we all had equal value to add. But I have also been exposed to this mentality of 'men are hardworking and talented if successful, whereas women and opportunists, gold diggers or manipulators' Is it as simple as 'if you hear something bad about a woman, it's from a female who can't be her or a male who can't have her'. Or is there a deep rooted bias? Manushi won Miss World in 2017 and then made her acting debut in Bollywood through the historical drama Samrat Prithviraj opposite Akshay Kumar. It underperformed at the box office and received negative reviews. She then went on to do projects such as The Great Indian Family opposite Vicky Kaushal, and Operation Valentine. She was last seen in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, which also starred Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff and Alaya F. The film emerged as a box office failure. She will be seen next in the film Tehran, alongside John Abraham.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From Indian Airforce fighter jets to IPL to film sets: Meet Varlin Panwar, who defended Indian skies for 10 years
Rooted in Discipline: Early Life and Inspiration Wearing the Uniform and Earning the Rank Beyond the Air Force: Films and the IPL From defending the skies to consulting on blockbuster films for authentic portrayal of the armed forces and working behind the scenes in the IPL, Retired Sqn Ldr Varlin Panwar has seamlessly transitioned from decade long military service in the Indian Airforce to creative and security roles in civilian life. Her journey reflects dedication both in uniform and beyond, inspiring many through her continued service in diverse story, which recently gained widespread attention through a post shared by Humans of Bombay on Instagram, showcases how purpose and discipline can carry over into every phase of life. After 10 years in the Indian Air Force , she is now helping shape how India views its armed forces—both onscreen and childhood was shaped by the rhythm of army life, with her father's postings taking the family to new cities every few years. Despite the frequent moves, her parents created a supportive environment. One of her most cherished memories is running every Sunday with her father, who would speak passionately about his army days. These moments planted the seeds of ambition in ambition became conviction when, at 12, she witnessed a passing out parade in Dehradun. The pride on the cadets' faces left a lasting impression. Later, during her graduation, she joined the NCC as part of the 11th Girls Battalion. The training was grueling—marching in rain, attending camps, and balancing it all with academics—but she pushed through, eventually earning the title of Best Cadet at the national to serve, Panwar applied to both the Army and the Air Force and chose the latter after clearing the exams. She remembers the emotion of receiving her uniform and calling her father in tears. His response—'I'm proud of you, but don't just wear your rank, earn it'—became her guiding was commissioned as a Fighter Controller, a demanding position that required quick, decisive action. One of her most significant moments came in 2018, when she was stationed at a frontline IAF base and oversaw the Republic Day flypast. Moments before takeoff, she detected an unidentified aerial object crossing from the border. Responding swiftly, she scrambled jets, and the threat was neutralized—an incident that tested her composure and retiring in 2018, Panwar wasn't ready to slow down. She stepped into the world of tech security with the IPL and soon after began consulting for films like Fighter, Operation Valentine, and Skyforce. Her goal was clear: ensure the men and women in uniform were portrayed with accuracy and offering her military insight to directors and producers, she's helped bridge the gap between real-life service and cinematic storytelling. It's a role she takes seriously, understanding the power of media to influence public perception of the armed Panwar also serves as a mentor for young aspirants, especially girls who dream of joining the forces. She believes courage doesn't come from being fearless, but from believing in one's purpose and taking the first step despite the Humans of Bombay Instagram post, admirers referred to her as a 'real role model,' 'an inspiration,' and 'the pride of India.' Many recalled personal memories with her, while others from defense backgrounds expressed deep respect. Several users even asked for guidance on how to join the Air Force, reflecting the impact of her every chapter—whether in uniform or out—Sqn Ldr Varlin Panwar has shown that service to the nation doesn't end with retirement.
