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Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
13th South Indian International Movie Awards dates out, to be held in Dubai
The 13th edition of the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) is finally out. The grand award ceremony for the South Indian film industry will be taking place in Dubai. The 13th edition of the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) is finally out. The grand award ceremony for the South Indian film industry will be taking place in Dubai. The 13th edition of SIIMA will be held on September 5 and 6 in Dubai. Taking to her Instagram handle, SIIMA Chairperson Brinda Prasad shared a poster announcing the return of the award ceremony to Dubai. She also revealed the dates of the event. "The biggest celebration of South Indian Cinema is back! Dubai | 5th & 6th September. Get ready for SIIMA's 13th edition, where stars shine the brightest!" wrote SIIMA. As per the official website of SIIMA, the South Indian Awards is one of the popular award shows in South India with the highest TV Viewership across all 5 South Indian States and also has the highest social media reach of over 1.5 billion Digital Impressions every year. The organisers have not released the list of nominations of the films yet. Last year, actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was crowned as the Best Actress (Critics) for her performance in MRatnam's film 'Ponniyin Selvan 2'. She was accompanied by her daughter Aaradhya during her winning moment. Kabir Khan presented the award to Aishwarya at the SIIMA 2024. In her acceptance speech, she said, "Thank you so very much, SIIMA, for honouring me with the award. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Become an American citizen - Apply for a Green card americ24 Undo It means the world to me because this was a movie so close to my heart, Ponniyin Selvan, directed by my guru, Mani Ratnam. And honouring my work for the best actress as Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan is celebrating the work of the entire team." Aishwarya's co-star Chiyaan Vikram also took home the Best Actor (Tamil) award at SIIMA 2024. Ponniyin Selvan 2, directed by Mani Ratnam, is the sequel to the 2022 film. Actor Kamal Haasan lent his voice to the film's narration. Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman has composed the music for the film.
India.com
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This Indian superstar was slapped in public due to..., check names of other actors who also got slapped in public due to shocking reasons
People often treat film stars like gods and are eager to catch a glimpse of them. That's why, wherever celebrities go, huge crowds gather, and fans shower them with love. However, the same stars who receive so much love sometimes also face the anger of their fans. There have been incidents where fans have slapped actors in public! Let's go back in time and revisit some of most talked-about controversies of our Bollywood A-listers. Bollywood Stars Who Were Shockingly Slapped in Public Salman Khan Actor Salman Khan holds a unique status in the film industry. Wherever he goes, crowds gather, and he has an enormous fan following across the globe. Fans are even said to be willing to go to any extent for their beloved Sallu Bhai. However, according to reports, an incident occurred in 2009 in which Khan was slapped by a girl in Delhi. It is said that during a party at a five-star hotel, when Salman tried to calm down a drunk woman who was creating a scene, she ended up slapping him. Ranveer Singh Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, known for his unique style and energy, also faced a similar incident. According to reports, he attended the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) held in Bangalore, and a video from the event surfaced online. In that event, a fan reportedly slapped Ranveer Singh in public. Gauahar Khan In 2014, during a reality show, Gauahar Khan was slapped by an unknown person in front of a live audience. According to reports, the individual claimed he was angered by Gauahar's choice of wearing short clothes. However, he later alleged that the incident was a publicity stunt planned by Gauahar herself, and that she had asked him to slap her to gain attention and secure a role in Dabangg 3. Mallika Sherawat Bollywood's bold actress Mallika Sherawat has also been slapped in public. According to reports, in 2016, Sherawat was in her apartment with her boyfriend Cyrille Auxenfans, in Paris. Then three unidentified people wearing masks came and beat up the actress while throwing tear gas shells at her. Bipasha Basu A similar incident reportedly happened with Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu. According to sources, there was a heated argument between Kareena Kapoor and Bipasha on the sets of the 2001 film Ajnabee. It is said that Kareena became so angry during the altercation that she slapped Bipasha on set. Following this incident, the two actresses reportedly stopped speaking to each other.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I'm building my own space in Tollywood, one role at a time: Ritika Nayak
Born and brought up in Delhi in a middle-class Odia family, Ritika Nayak never thought her love for South films would one day take her to the heart of the Telugu film industry. 'I've always been a movie kid — dancing in front of the mirror to Bollywood songs and watching Hindi-dubbed South films with my mom after school,' she smiles, recalling the beginnings of a fascination that started young. In a household where academics were always the first priority, the idea of a film career seemed far-fetched. That changed in 2019, when Ritika was crowned winner of the 12th edition of Delhi Times Fresh Face. The title opened doors to modelling assignments and screen tests, nudging her closer to a path she had never dared to dream of. 'Coming from a middle-class family, I never thought I'd enter this field. Looking back, my family and I feel it was destiny. I didn't plan this, but the opportunities came, and I grabbed them with gratitude,' she says, in a chat with Hyderabad Times. 'I didn't want to be boxed into sister roles' Ritika made her Tollywood debut with Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam (2022), a role that earned her a SIIMA nomination for Best Female Debut – Telugu. Following that, she was approached for Hi Nanna (2023). 'When Shaurya (director Shouryav) first approached me, it was for the role of Mrunal Thakur's younger sister. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo I had just finished playing a similar role in another film, and I didn't want to be typecast so early in my career. So I politely turned it down. Later, they asked if I'd be open to playing the grown-up Mahi and I said yes immediately,' she says. 'Each character has pushed me to grow in a different way' Ritika's current and upcoming films span a wide spectrum. In Mirai, she plays Vibha, an emotionally layered role in a mythological period drama alongside Teja Sajja . 'There were moments I felt I wasn't doing justice to a scene, but Teja would calm me down and say, 'Chill, you've got this.' That reassurance meant a lot,' she shares. She also has Duet with Anand Deverakonda and VT15 with Varun Tej , an Indo-Korean horror comedy, in the pipeline. 'I'm so excited about these projects — each character has pushed me to grow in a different way, both emotionally and as a performer,' she says. 'I look up to women who've carved their own path' As someone navigating the industry without a filmi background, Ritika finds inspiration in self-made women. 'I used to have such a girl crush on Sai Pallavi garu after watching Fidaa — her choreography, acting, and sense of self are incredible. I also admire Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra. All of them are headstrong women who built their careers without any industry connections. That's something I deeply relate to and aspire towards, and hope to achieve in my own journey,' she says, signing off. 'Books became my way of learning and then, loving language' 'My reading journey began at a young age. Someone at school once said my English pronunciation and vocabulary weren't great. That really stuck with me, and I took it as a challenge. I started watching Hollywood films and reading more to improve — and that's when my love for reading truly began. I've never looked back since.' - Divya Shree
India Gazette
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Thrissur: Union MoS Suresh Gopi meets Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko in hospital
Thrissur (Kerala) [India], June 7 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Tourism & Petroleum and Natural Gas, Suresh Gopi, met actor Shine Tom Chacko at a private hospital in Thrissur. Malayalam actor Chacko was admitted to the hospital after he met with a road accident in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Chacko and his family were in a car accident, in which the actor lost his father. South India International Movies Awards (SIIMA) took to X and extended condolences to Chacko and his family. SIIMA wrote, 'Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko was injured in a tragic car accident near Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. The accident claimed the life of his father, CP Chacko, who died on the spot. The family was en route to Bengaluru when their car collided with a stationary lorry. Shine, along with his mother, brother, and driver, sustained injuries and is currently undergoing treatment. SIIMA extends its heartfelt condolences to Shine Tom Chacko and his family during this time of grief.' Chacko was recently arrested in a narcotics case and was later released on bail. Malayalam actors Chacko and Sreenath Bhasi appeared before excise officials in Alappuzha in April, as part of an ongoing investigation into the seizure of hybrid ganja worth approximately Rs 2 crore earlier that month. The drugs were discovered in the possession of a woman, who allegedly told the excise authorities that she had consumed drugs alongside both Chacko and Bhasi. Based on her statement, the excise department issued notices to the actors, prompting their appearance for questioning. Chacko has previously also faced allegations of drug use and misconduct. On April 22, the Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) issued a final warning to the actor, urging him to refrain from any further drug use or disruptive behaviour on film sets. (ANI)
Business Standard
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
P4s Go Phygital with EQUIPPP & SMAAX
NewsVoir Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 2: EQUIPPP (Expression of Equity Interest in Public and Private Partnerships) facilitates the evolution of Public-Private-People Partnerships (P4s), as the name suggests, between governments, organizations, local bodies, social impact investors, CSR foundations, and others by offering suitable and customized solutions powered by technology and finance. SMAAX Digitech Pvt. Ltd. ("SMAAX") is a high-impact IP-led media-tech company and the exclusive operator of South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA), Celebrity Cricket League (CCL), and several upcoming initiatives, including INCA and the Streaming Academy Awards. EQUIPPP and SMAAX have partnered to combine their respective strengths to foster and evolve Public-Private-People Partnerships (P4s) in the domains of entertainment, sports, and the rural creator economy, further augmenting EQUIPPP's ongoing efforts in the social impact ecosystem. To strengthen this relationship--approved in principle by EQUIPPP's Board at its meeting held on 30th May 2025--EQUIPPP will acquire a 51% equity stake in SMAAX and initiate a strategic infusion of Rs15 crore. This will help consolidate ownership and establish strategic control over SMAAX's growing media-tech portfolio, which includes SIIMA, CCL, INCA (Indian National Cine Academy), and the Streaming Academy Awards. The enterprise value of SMAAX post-consolidation is capped at Rs150 crore, ensuring a structured and aligned growth roadmap for both entities. EQUIPPP is now synonymous with P4, a framework that is gaining national momentum. Both the Telugu states, which boast a successful diaspora across the globe, are adopting the P4 approach to advance their holistic development goals. This is evident from Telangana's recent "by the industry, for the industry" BFSI skill development program implemented in P4 mode and shaped by EQUIPPP, as well as initiatives like leveraging philanthropic and CSR capital through T-Fiber to connect 26,000 schools with internet access. The Government of Andhra Pradesh has adopted P4 as a policy to alleviate poverty, while the Government of Madhya Pradesh is actively pursuing outcome-based funding models. This partnership will initially focus on co-developing P4s across sectors such as entertainment, sports, and the rural creator economy through a Phygital model. Vindhya Dronamraju, Wholetime Director, EQUIPPP said, "EQUIPPP was registered as a trademark with GOI in 2015 as an online platform connecting people to intercommunicate and post interests and intentions regarding equity participation, grants, or donations for common social causes. Further, in 2019, we collaborated with Columbia University Press's Social Value Investing Framework authors and launched their book in India, which explains the cross-sector collaboration approach." Further she noted that "I am happy to see that, after 10 years, there is finally light for this collaboration framework of P4 which is synonymous to EQUIPPP in thought and spirit. We are excited to join hands with SMAAX, as the verticals of sports and entertainment will bring greater visibility to P4s and make them truly Phygital." Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Director, SMAAX said, "This partnership with EQUIPPP enables us to turn powerful ideas into tangible impact using the P4 model. We will jointly launch Balloon Theatres under the P4 framework where the cinema spaces will be operated in collaboration with local entrepreneurs and CSR partners, offering revenue-sharing models and community ownership." He further said that "In parallel, we will use the P4 approach to establish Rural Sports Leagues, in sports such as Kabaddi, Cricket, Volleyball, and Athletics. These leagues will be co-owned by private partners, supported by local governments, and managed by rural entrepreneurs. Together, EQUIPPP and SMAAX aim to build the new operating system for P4s--powered by creativity, collaboration, and cultural capital--enabling sector-wise and geography-wise participation through truly Phygital formats." (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
