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News18
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
How Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan Helped Launch Vijay Sethupathi's Son Surya's Career
Last Updated: Vijay Sethupati revealed that director Anl Arasu spotted Surya on the sets of Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan and saw potential in him to lead an action-packed narrative. As stunt master-turned-director Anl Arasu's film Phoenix is nearing its release, all eyes are on Vijay Sethupathi's son Surya Sethupathi stepping into the limelight. The new star is all set to make his debut as a lead in the upcoming sports action drama, scheduled for a theatrical release in July. Seeing his son prepping up to rule hearts, Vijay Sethupathi is brimming with pride. At the grand audio launch of Phoenix, a proud and emotional actor recalled how his son landed the role. He revealed that director Anl Arasu spotted Surya on the sets of Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan and saw potential in him to lead an action-packed narrative. 'Surya has always loved mass action films. When he liked the script, I told him to decide for himself. I just asked once if he was enjoying it—he said yes, and that was enough for me," Sethupathi shared. Reflecting on this milestone moment in his son's life, the veteran actor added, 'It felt just like the day I dropped him off at school for the first time." The budding actor is no stranger to the world of cinema. Surya, the son of Vijay Sethupathi and his wife Jessie, has been preparing for a career in cinema right from his childhood. He made his acting debut in the 2015 film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. Written and directed by Vignesh Shivan and produced by Dhanush under his Wunderbar Films, the Tamil film is a romantic action comedy that features him portraying the younger version of his father's character. He later featured in a supporting role in the action-thriller Sindhubaadh (2019), starring Vijay Sethupathi and Anjali. The young star also had brief appearances in both parts of Vijay's crime action movie Viduthalai, respectively released in 2023 and 2024. Now, after years of training in acting and stunt work, Surya is ready to take center stage. His big break comes with Anl Arasu's directorial Phoenix. Besides Surya, the sports action drama brings together an ensemble cast, including Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sampath Raj, Devadarshini, Muthukumar, Dileepan, Ajay Ghosh, Harish Uthaman, Abi Nakshathra, Varsha, Munnar Ramesh, Naveen, Rishi, Nandha Saravanan, Aadukalam Murugadoss, J. Vignesh, Sreejith Ravi, Aadukalam Naren and many others in supporting roles. Set for a release in theatres on July 4, the film promises a gripping narrative with a blend of sports, action and drama. First Published:
New Indian Express
16 hours ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Faith unshaken, an emotion called Yamuna
NEW DELHI: In Hindu mythology, the Yamuna is not just a river. She is a goddess, sister to Yama, the god of death, and daughter of Surya, the sun god. Flowing from the icy womb of the Himalayas, her sacred waters once glistened with purity, winding through the plains with a divine grace believed to cleanse the soul and wash away lifetimes of sin. She was Krishna's companion in Vrindavan, the witness to his leelas, the soothing balm of devotion for sages, saints and sinners alike. But today, the Yamuna cries. Once revered, the river now bubbles with toxic foam. Her darkened waters, choked with industrial effluents and untreated sewage, reflect not the purity of the heavens but the apathy of a city that has long turned its back. In Delhi, the capital of a modern republic but also the keeper of ancient faiths, thousands of devotees still descend upon her banks during festivals like Chhath Puja, risking health and life to touch what was once holy. At Kalindi Kunj, in southeast Delhi, 38-year-old Rameshwari (name changed) stands ankle-deep in the murky waters, holding her son's hand. 'The water is extremely dirty but we don't have many options. It is a ritual to take a bath in a water body so we have come here,' she says. She's lived in the city for seven years and, in all that time, the white froth, now as familiar as the rituals themselves, has never disappeared. 'I know the water is unclean,' says Mohini, who had travelled from Noida with her daughter. 'My skin burns afterwards, but what choice do we have? If I don't offer prayer to the setting sun in this river, my prayers won't be complete,' she says. Her hands tremble, not with fear, but from conviction. 'This is our dharma,' she added.
India.com
2 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Everyones Heart Was...: Rohit Sharma On Suryakumar Yadavs Game-Turning Catch In T20 World Cup 2024 Final
India skipper Rohit Sharma has opened up on Suryakumar Kumar's match-winning catch In T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa in Barbados. During the 20 World Cup 2024 final, South Africa needed 16 runs off the last over in their chase of 177, with David Miller on strike. Hardik Pandya came to bowl the last over and started off with a wide full toss that Miller launched down the ground. Suryakumar ran to his left from long-off and grabbed the ball, before lobbing it up, going out of the boundary rope, and then getting back inside to complete the splendid catch. India skipper feels that Suryakumar's game-turning catch under pressure at long-off was the moment of the title clash for him. "Even after [the catch], the umpires sent it up to the third umpire and it was being checked whether Surya caught the ball or not, and everyone's hearts were in their mouths. I thought it had gone [for a six]. Because I was at [long-on], I was standing opposite Surya. I was already thinking '10 needed off five balls', but then I saw that it's coming to Surya. It would have taken a blinder to take that catch. It would have taken a lot of effort to take that catch. Because when it was in the air, it looked like it'll cross the rope easily. But the way the wind was blowing, that pulled the ball a little bit into the ground I think," Rohit told JioHotstar in a video to celebrate the one-year anniversary of India lifting the trophy. "I was standing with Surya when they were checking the catch and I told him 'You only tell me [if it was a catch or not], I don't want to look [at the big screen]. No, no I caught it.' But then I saw him on the side telling someone 'Maybe, I don't know. But I caught it'. And then they showed the zoom camera, and when the ball or feet touch the boundary rope, it moves, but nothing happened. So we were a little happy. But unless it comes on the board, you never know what the third umpire is thinking," Rohit said, recalling the catch," he added. Rohit Sharma talking about the Suryakumar Yadav catch in the Final. — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 28, 2025 The trophy win also meant Rahul Dravid had a happy end to his coaching stint. The 38-year-old Sharma explained how he convinced Dravid sir to stay on for one final mission after the 2023 ODI World Cup final heartbreak. "Rahul bhai wanted to step down after the 2023 World Cup. But we said, 'There's another World Cup in six months. We've come this far. Let's give it one more shot.' He agreed—and I'm so glad he did. I'm sure even now he feels that he made the right decision," said Rohit. "For me personally, it was also emotional. My identity as a cricketer began with this format—in the 2007 T20 World Cup. To come full circle and lift the trophy again in 2024 - it was just fantastic," he added.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
You tell me, don't want to look: Rohit recalls Suryakumar's catch check moment in T20 WC 2024 final
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Seasoned opener Rohit Sharma took a trip down memory lane and reminisced about the torrent of emotions Indian players experienced when Suryakumar Yadav's match-defining catch to dismiss David Miller was being reviewed by the third umpire in last year's T20 World Cup final against South Africa. On June 29, 2024, India ended its 17-year-long T20 World Cup drought at the expense of South Africa's heartbreak. India's dwindling 177-run defence found a new life after a spirited performance from the pace troika of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya in the death overs. The equation came down to South Africa 16 runs short in the last over with Miller on strike. Pandya bore the responsibility of steering India past the finish line. He began his over with a wide full toss that Miller dispatched down the ground through the aerial route. Suryakumar sprinted to his left from long-off and grabbed the ball. He lobbed it in the air as momentum took him past the boundary rope and then came back inside the field to complete a catch that determined the fate of the title. 'Even after [the catch], the umpires sent it up to the third umpire, and it was being checked whether Surya caught the ball or not, and everyone's hearts were in their mouths. I thought it had gone [for a six]. Because I was at [long-on], I was standing opposite Surya. I was already thinking '10 needed off five balls', but then I saw that it's coming to Surya,' Rohit told JioHotstar. 'It would have taken a blinder to take that catch. It would have taken a lot of effort to take that catch. Because when it was in the air, it looked like it'll cross the rope easily. But the way the wind was blowing, that pulled the ball a little bit into the ground, I think,' he added. Rohit revealed that during the check conducted by the third umpire, he had a word with Suryakumar and told him that he didn't have it in him to look at the big screen for the decision. 'I was standing with Surya when they were checking the catch, and I told him ', You only tell me [if it was a catch or not], I don't want to look [at the big screen]'. 'No, no, I caught it.' But then I saw him on the side telling someone, 'Maybe, I don't know. But I caught it,' he said. 'And then they showed the zoom camera, and when the ball or feet touch the boundary rope, it moves, but nothing happened. So we were a little happy. But unless it comes on the board, you never know what the third umpire is thinking,' Rohit said, recalling the catch. After the third umpire delivered the verdict, the scales heavily tilted in India's favour. India wrapped up the pulsating contest with a narrow seven-run triumph, and the scenes that unfolded after the game were simply serene. (ANI)
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Rohit Sharma Reveals Unheard Story From T20 World Cup 2024 Final: "Don't Want To Look..."
New Delhi : Seasoned opener Rohit Sharma took a trip down memory lane and reminisced about the torrent of emotions Indian players experienced when Suryakumar Yadav's match-defining catch to dismiss David Miller was being reviewed by the third umpire in last year's T20 World Cup final against South Africa. On June 29, 2024, India ended its 17-year-long T20 World Cup drought at the expense of South Africa's heartbreak. India's dwindling 177-run defence found a new life after a spirited performance from the pace troika of Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya in the death overs. The equation came down to South Africa 16 runs short in the last over with Miller on strike. Pandya bore the responsibility of steering India past the finish line. He began his over with a wide full toss that Miller dispatched down the ground through the aerial route. Suryakumar sprinted to his left from long-off and grabbed the ball. He lobbed it in the air as momentum took him past the boundary rope and then came back inside the field to complete a catch that determined the fate of the title. "Even after [the catch], the umpires sent it up to the third umpire, and it was being checked whether Surya caught the ball or not, and everyone's hearts were in their mouths. I thought it had gone [for a six]. Because I was at [long-on], I was standing opposite Surya. I was already thinking '10 needed off five balls', but then I saw that it's coming to Surya," Rohit told JioHotstar. "It would have taken a blinder to take that catch. It would have taken a lot of effort to take that catch. Because when it was in the air, it looked like it'll cross the rope easily. But the way the wind was blowing, that pulled the ball a little bit into the ground, I think," he added. Rohit revealed that during the check conducted by the third umpire, he had a word with Suryakumar and told him that he didn't have it in him to look at the big screen for the decision. "I was standing with Surya when they were checking the catch, and I told him ', You only tell me [if it was a catch or not], I don't want to look [at the big screen]'. 'No, no, I caught it.' But then I saw him on the side telling someone, 'Maybe, I don't know. But I caught it," he said. "And then they showed the zoom camera, and when the ball or feet touch the boundary rope, it moves, but nothing happened. So we were a little happy. But unless it comes on the board, you never know what the third umpire is thinking," Rohit said, recalling the catch. After the third umpire delivered the verdict, the scales heavily tilted in India's favour. India wrapped up the pulsating contest with a narrow seven-run triumph, and the scenes that unfolded after the game were simply serene.
