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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
All you need to know about Madhampatty Rangaraj's secret wedding to Joy Crizildaa: First marriage, rumours, second marriage, to pregnancy announcement explained
Madhampatty Rangaraj is not only an actor and a chef, but also a judge on the popular television reality show. He recently got married to Joy Crizildaa. Even more surprising news is that she announced that she was expecting her first child within hours of the wedding announcement. This has raised the question of who Joy Crizildaa is, who plays an important role in the life of this hero, who is going viral on social media. Who is Joy Crizildaa? Joy Crizildaa is a renowned fashion designer and stylist for famous stars in the Tamil film industry. Born on August 28, 1988, Joy Crizildaa graduated in Visual Communication from a college in Chennai. While pursuing her studies, she did an internship at a popular television station. Later, she also worked at a popular Tamil television channel. It was during her time as a producer that she realized that her true passion was fashion design. Breakthrough in Kollywood She then completed a diploma in fashion designing and made her debut in Tamil films with the film Rajathanthiram, as per Nakkheeran. Later, she designed costumes for Thalapathy Vijay and Mohanlal in the film Jilla. Following this, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, Vishal, and many others have done costume designs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 1 minute and see why everyone is addicted. Undo Her work was appreciated in films like Darling, Rekka, Miruthan, and Velaikaran. Although her original dream was to become a director, she did not succeed in that field and instead immersed herself fully in the fashion industry. She has also founded an Indian fashion brand. Personal life before Madhampatty Rangaraj Joy Crizildaa married Ponmagal Vandhal director J. J. Frederick in 2018. But their marriage did not last. The two divorced in 2023. Meanwhile, Madhampatty Rangaraj's foray into the film industry began with the film 'Mehandi Circus,' in which his performance was praised. He then went on to act in films including 'Penguin' and 'Kasada Thapara'. Madhampatty Rangaraj is known as an entrepreneur and a famous chef, who also runs a restaurant. Madhampatty Rangaraj's first marriage Madhampatty Rangaraj was earlier married to Shruti, a legal professional. The two shared a united life for over twelve years and had two children. They often shared sweet family photos on social media. But in early 2025, news began to spread that Madhampatty Rangaraj was planning to divorce his first wife and marry his fashion designer, Joy Crizildaa. Both Madhampatty Rangaraj and Shruti had denied the reports and clarified that there was no possibility of a divorce. However, it is now confirmed that he is secretly married to Joy. A new chapter begins Joy Crizildaa's life, which is now filled with the double joy of marriage and pregnancy with Madampatti Rangaraj, has seen a new beginning. She is currently 36 years old and will be 37 in August. Madhampatty Rangaraj was born on April 2, 1983. Therefore, there is an age difference of about 5 years between the two.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why Sonakshi Sinha and Jyothika replaced Kareena Kapoor Khan-Kiara Advani in Ashwiny Iyer's upcoming OTT film?
After almost two years of back-and-forth, filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari has finally hit the ground running with her much-awaited OTT project, a courtroom drama backed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment, and Harman Baweja's Baweja Studios. What's making more noise than the shoot itself is the casting shuffle that saw Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kiara Advani being replaced by Sonakshi Sinha and Jyothika. What happened to Kareena and Kiara? Let's rewind. Kareena and Kiara were initially locked for the project, and fans were quite excited to see the two powerhouse performers together. But despite months of discussions and planning, things just didn't fall into place. The team was eager to kick off the shoot earlier this year, but scheduling conflicts and creative disagreements reportedly delayed the project further. A source close to the production spilt the tea to Mid-day: 'The original plan with Kapoor and Advani didn't materialise because it didn't align with [our] timelines and creative direction.' A fresh cast, a fresh take With the new draft in place and the story tightened, Ashwiny and her team began auditioning again. That's when Sonakshi Sinha stepped in. After multiple look tests and script readings, she was locked in for the lead role of a fierce, no-nonsense lawyer. According to insiders, her performance in recent roles, especially her bold avatar in Dahaad, made her a perfect fit. 'Sonakshi brings a grounded intensity to the role that impressed the creative team,' said the source. As for the second lead, Jyothika, who has already proved her courtroom chops in the 2020 Tamil film Ponmagal Vandhal, was roped in to play a strong parallel character. She's expected to start shooting mid-June. This is not your usual courtroom drama The film, which has already begun shooting in parts of Malvani, Madh Island, and Vile Parle (where courtroom sets have been specially recreated), is shaping up to be an emotionally charged legal drama. But this isn't your typical black-coat drama filled with loud objections and flying verdicts. 'The legal arguments have emotional backstories, and both female leads have equal weight. Their courtroom scenes are expected to be the highlight of the film,' the source added. The film is yet to be titled, and if everything goes as planned, the team will wrap by the end of this year, and we could be looking at a 2026 release on Amazon Prime Video.
