Latest news with #SamratPrithviraj
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
"Those kinds of stories are not reaching me": Rajkummar Rao on lack of parallel cinema films post 'Stree' success
By Palash Srivastava New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Actor Rajkummar Rao has acknowledged a decline in parallel/art cinema movies in his career since the success of Stree (2018). Rao is considered to be one of the bankable stars of India today. With critically acclaimed performances in 'Shahid', 'Aligarh' and 'Trapped', the actor quickly made a name for himself as an artist who could maintain a balance between art-driven films and mainstream cinema. But post the success of 'Stree', the horror-comedy that became a surprise hit at the box office, Rao's filmography took a noticeable commercial turn. In an interview with ANI, the actor admitted that the parallel cinema films like 'Trapped' have stopped 'reaching him' lately. 'Of course, as an actor, I love doing it ( movie like 'Trapped'), I would still love to do it, but those kinds of stories are not reaching me, to be honest,' said Rajkummar Rao. However, it's not that the actor has turned his back on independent cinema. The 'Stree' actor said that he doesn't prefer to desperately chase the low-budget films just for the sake of nostalgia. 'I don't want to do it just for the sake of it. I should do a smaller film just because I haven't done it in a while. I always look for good, exciting stories, and a story has to do something within me for me to say yes to it,' said Rajkummar Rao. The actor shared his thought process before selecting the film and said that it is based on three factors. A film's 'budget' is not one of them, he added. 'I never see the budget of the film, how big is this film. For me, it's the story, the director, and the producer; these three things are the only things that matter to me while saying yes to it,' added Rajkummar. The actor will be next seen in the film 'Maalik', which also stars Manushi Chillar and Prosenjit Chatterjee in the lead roles. The movie is a gangster drama directed by Pulkit. It will be the first movie for Manushi in 2025. Before this, she had worked in films like 'Samrat Prithviraj', 'The Great Indian Family', 'Operation Valentine' and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'. Manushi Chillar first garnered headlines after she won the Miss World beauty pageant in 2017. With this accolade, the actress has now joined the list of Indian actresses who have ventured into Bollywood after making their name at beauty pageants. While talking to ANI, Manushi opened up about her decision to enter the Bollywood industry and not continue fashion modelling after winning the Miss World in 2017 at the age of 20 years. 'I don't think my goal was ever to become a supermodel. Hence, probably, I never thought about it. I was studying to be a doctor. I went into pageantry, and Miss World was a big dream, which came true. When you're at 20, when you have a platform like that, then you want to see what's next and you want to build a career,' said Manushi The actress calls herself a 'newcomer' as she started her film career three years ago with Akshay Kumar's 'Samrat Prithviraj'. 'I pretty much started from scratch when I came to films, and I am building. I still feel my career started three years ago, because that's when my first film was released. And that's how I see myself. I see myself as a newcomer there,' said Manushi Chillar. Manushi is playing the character of Shalini, wife of Shahid Kapoor, in the movie. As for Prosenjit Chatterjee, he is playing the character of a cop in the film. The movie is set to release in theatres on July 11. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Those kinds of stories are not reaching me": Rajkummar Rao on lack of parallel cinema films post 'Stree' success
Actor has acknowledged a decline in parallel/art cinema movies in his career since the success of Stree (2018). Rao is considered to be one of the bankable stars of India today. With critically acclaimed performances in 'Shahid', 'Aligarh' and 'Trapped', the actor quickly made a name for himself as an artist who could maintain a balance between art-driven films and mainstream cinema. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But post the success of 'Stree', the horror-comedy that became a surprise hit at the box office, Rao's filmography took a noticeable commercial turn. In an interview with ANI, the actor admitted that the parallel cinema films like 'Trapped' have stopped "reaching him" lately. "Of course, as an actor, I love doing it ( movie like 'Trapped'), I would still love to do it, but those kinds of stories are not reaching me, to be honest," said Rajkummar Rao. However, it's not that the actor has turned his back on independent cinema. The 'Stree' actor said that he doesn't prefer to desperately chase the low-budget films just for the sake of nostalgia. "I don't want to do it just for the sake of it. I should do a smaller film just because I haven't done it in a while. I always look for good, exciting stories, and a story has to do something within me for me to say yes to it," said Rajkummar Rao. The actor shared his thought process before selecting the film and said that it is based on three factors. A film's "budget" is not one of them, he added. "I never see the budget of the film, how big is this film. For me, it's the story, the director, and the producer; these three things are the only things that matter to me while saying yes to it," added Rajkummar. The actor will be next seen in the film 'Maalik', which also stars and in the lead roles. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The movie is a gangster drama directed by Pulkit. It will be the first movie for Manushi in 2025. Before this, she had worked in films like 'Samrat Prithviraj', 'The Great Indian Family', 'Operation Valentine' and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'. Manushi Chillar first garnered headlines after she won the Miss World beauty pageant in 2017. With this accolade, the actress has now joined the list of Indian actresses who have ventured into Bollywood after making their name at beauty pageants. While talking to ANI, Manushi opened up about her decision to enter the Bollywood industry and not continue fashion modelling after winning the Miss World in 2017 at the age of 20 years. "I don't think my goal was ever to become a supermodel. Hence, probably, I never thought about it. I was studying to be a doctor. I went into pageantry, and Miss World was a big dream, which came true. When you're at 20, when you have a platform like that, then you want to see what's next and you want to build a career," said Manushi The actress calls herself a "newcomer" as she started her film career three years ago with Akshay Kumar's 'Samrat Prithviraj'. "I pretty much started from scratch when I came to films, and I am building. I still feel my career started three years ago, because that's when my first film was released. And that's how I see myself. I see myself as a newcomer there," said Manushi Chillar. Manushi is playing the character of Shalini, wife of Shahid Kapoor, in the movie. As for Prosenjit Chatterjee, he is playing the character of a cop in the film. The movie is set to release in theatres on July 11.
India.com
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not a Bollywood or South cinema star, but this actor has earned enough money to last for six generations, name is...
Not a Bollywood or South cinema star, but this actor has earned enough money to last for six generations, name is... The Television industry may not be as glamours as Bollywood, but the actors who use their skills well, it can be a treasure trove for them. One such actress is Sakshi Tanwar, who according to Ram Kapoor has secured enough wealth for 'six generations.' Actor Ram Kapoor who starred opposite Sakshi in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain , recently spoke to Humans of Bombay about the potential of television, and how it can be a financial goldmine for those actors who make smart monetary choices. Praising his long-time co-star Sakshi Tanwar, Kapoor revealed that her wise approach to money has made her one of the wealthiest and secured Television stars. How is Sakshi Tanwar wealthier than many stars? Unlike many in industry, Sakshi avoids extravagant purchases, and prefer to invest smartly. 'She spends very wisely,' he noted, admiring her simple lifestyle despite her massive success. He shared that her financial prudence has helped her made enough money for six generations. Ram pointed that although TV actors don't earn like film stars, the consistent money from long-running shows offer them significant income, which can lead to smart financial decisions. 'It's about what you do with your earnings,' Ram Kapoor emphasised on long-term planning rather than short-term fame. Where is Sakshi Tanwar from? Born in a middle-class family in Alwar, Rajasthan, Sakshi is the daughter of Rajendra Singh Tanwar, a retired CBI officer. She completed her schooling from diverse Kendriya Vidyalayas before pursuing graduation from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi University. Sakshi became a household name with her performances in shows like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Bade Achhe Lagte Hain . She later transitioned into films, and made her Bollywood debut in 2016 with the Blockbuster Dangal , alongside Aamir Khan. She later starred in the period drama Samrat Prithviraj. In the OTT space, her performances in shows like Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat and Netflix's Mai: A Mother's Rage and The Royals earned her widespread recognition, with the latter securing a Filmfare OTT award.
News18
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ashutosh Rana Regrets Missing Out On Playing Chand Bardai in Akshay's Samrat Prithviraj
Last Updated: Ashutosh Rana missed playing Chand Bardai in Akshay Kumar's Samrat Prithviraj but voiced the character in Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. Veteran actor Ashutosh Rana recently opened up about missing the chance to play Indian poet Chand Bardai in Yash Raj Films' Samrat Prithviraj. The actor revealed that although he was deeply interested in portraying the iconic character, the opportunity didn't come his way at the time. He candidly shared that Chand Bardai had always been a role on his wish list, making it all the more special when he finally got to step into the character in the historical drama 'Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan.' Rana has lent his voice to the character of Chand Bardai in the historical drama. Speaking about being part of the show, the Sangharsh actor told IANS, 'I accepted this role immediately because a few years ago, I had done a Yash Raj production on Prithviraj Chauhan, where I played the role of Jayachandra. To be honest, I had always wanted to play Chand Bardai. Back then, what I truly wished for didn't happen — but now that it is happening, I feel it's a character from my wish list that I finally got to portray. I was very happy to receive this opportunity." Talking about playing Chand Bardai in the show, Ashutosh shared, 'As a child, I grew up listening to stories about Prithviraj Chauhan, tales of his unmatched bravery, wisdom, and spirit. Those stories left a deep impact on me, and to now be part of bringing that legend to life is truly special." Directed by Chandraprakash Dwivedi and produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films, 'Samrat Prithviraj" starred Akshay Kumar in the titular character. The period drama also starred Manushi Chhillar, Sanjay Dutt, Sonu Sood, Manav Vij, Ashutosh Rana, and Sakshi Tanwar in other pivotal roles. Sonu played the role of Chand Bardai in the movie, whereas Rana portrayed the character of Jayachandra. Inspired by Prithviraj Raso, the legendary Braj-language epic that chronicles the life and heroics of Chahamana dynasty ruler Prithviraj Chauhan, the historical drama made its way to the big screen on June 3, 2022. The film brought to life the valiant king's story, steeped in history, valor, and folklore. First Published:
Gulf Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Manushi Chhillar returns to Miss World as judge, reflects on journey
Manushi Chhillar, the celebrated Miss World 2017, opened up about her incredible journey from being crowned the titleholder to now serving as a judge on the iconic Miss World stage. Reflecting on her experiences, Manushi shared insights into how the pageant transformed her life and the meaningful role she now plays in shaping and inspiring the next generation of contestants. Her transition from winner to mentor marks a full-circle moment, highlighting her continued commitment to the values and purpose behind the Miss World platform. Reflecting on her journey, Chhillar said, 'Beauty with a purpose' is the soul of Miss World. And I remember, during my year I was a 20-year-old who had this vision. I had a project and I took it to the Miss World competition as a contestant. And I still remember Gem's words, 'Isn't it better to light one candle in the dark, than not to see at all?' So, all I have to say is that this, is the mission of Miss World. And as we see all these wonderful women on stage, they're not here just to be admired. They're here to ignite change.' The 'Samrat Prithviraj' actress took to Instagram to share glimpses of her experience while judging the show. For the caption, she wrote, 'From once being crowned to now judging the competition, honoured to return to the Miss World stage. It's tough being on either side but felt so nervous and excited for the contestants! Reminded me of my days An unforgettable night of beauty, purpose, and power. @missworld #MissWorld2025 #FullCircleMoment #BeautyWithAPurpose.' Manushi won the Miss World title in 2017. She represented Haryana in the Femina Miss India 2017 contest, where she earned the Femina Miss India World crown. Subsequently, she became the sixth Indian to claim the Miss World crown after a 17-year gap. Manushi made her acting debut portraying Sanyogita in the historical drama 'Samrat Prithviraj.' Since then, she has appeared in the comedy-drama 'The Great Indian Family' and the action drama 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan.' Meanwhile, Manushi shared a glimpse of herself working out hard and building muscles. Manushi took to Instagram to share two striking pictures. In the first, she took a mirror selfie while seated on her yoga mat, with dumbbells and resistance bands placed beside her. The second photo highlighted her impressive core strength, capturing her mid-plank with perfect form. 'Pretty little baby likes to build muscle... How long can you plank?' she wrote as the caption. On the professional front, Manushi is gearing up for an exciting year with two big films coming soon. First is 'Maalik,' a tough gangster drama where she stars opposite Rajkummar Rao. The movie shows Manushi in a completely new avatar. Directed by Pulkit and produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani, 'Maalik' is scheduled to release on June 20, 2025. Indo-Asian News Service Mumbai
