Priya Maganti: Lens behind celebrity I Do's
Excerpts
How did you get started in photography, and what led you to specialise in weddings?
I've always been drawn to storytelling through visuals. Photography, for me, was about capturing emotions people could relive for a lifetime. Weddings felt like the perfect canvas, blending grandeur, intimacy, and human connection. Celebrity weddings happened organically, word of mouth from early clients opened doors, leading us to capture weddings like PV Sindhu's, Rajamouli's son's, Daggubati Venkatesh's daughter's, Venkaiah Naidu's granddaughter's, Ramoji Rao's granddaughter's, and several others.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Pink Villa
an hour ago
- Pink Villa
Dhanashree Verma remembers 'howling' during divorce verdict with Yuzvendra Chahal, reacts to his 'Be Your Own Sugar Daddy' tee
Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal's separation grabbed eyeballs. During the divorce hearing, the Indian cricketer made jaws drop with his T-shirt that read, 'Be Your Own Sugar Daddy'. He recently admitted that he sported this T-shirt to give a last message to his ex, Dhanashree. Now, she has reacted to this T-shirt stunt of the Indian cricketer. Dhanashree also remembered breaking down in tears during the hearing of their split in the court. Dhanashree Verma opens up on her divorce In a conversation with Humans of Bombay, Dhanashree Verma shared that divorce is not meant to be celebrated and mentioned how separation is emotional. She said, "I feel you have to be very mature about this. I have chosen that path. I chose maturity over being immature and passing immature statements that can actually appeal public. But I would not choose that path because I don't want to disrupt my family values or his family values. We have to keep respect intact." Dhanashree expressed that grief should be acknowledged and understood, and when a split happens, it doesn't give the person the power to disrespect. Remembering the day of divorce, Dhanashree recalled, "I still remember when I was standing there and the verdict was about to be given, even though we were so well prepared mentally, but when it was happening, I got so emotional. I literally started howling in front of everybody." She continued, "I cannot even express what I was feeling at that point. I just remember that I just kept crying, I was just howling and crying. Of course! All of that happened, and he (Yuzvendra Chahal) walked out first." Dhanashree Verma reacts to Yuzvendra Chahal's T-shirt stunt Dhanashree revealed being unaware of the T-shirt controversy that happened. She recalled exiting from the back gate to avoid the camera as she was not liking the camera at that point. She mentioned that when she sat in the car after the emotional decision, she was shaking. The Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa fame said, "You know people are going to blame you only. Before I even had known that this T-shirt stunt had happened, we all were aware that people are going to blame me for this." Dhanashree said that when she opened her phone in the car while on her way out of the court, she learned about the T-shirt controversy. She expressed that she was in shock after seeing Yuzvendra's T-shirt, and then she took a call to move ahead without looking back. She again mentioned that everyone in the court saw her howling. The actress continued, "All that time you spend just flashes, it comes. As a woman humko sikhaya jaata hai ki nibhaao, bhandh ke chalo, karo. (As a woman, we are taught to keep everything settled and manage). Because we know our societies very well, our mothers know our societies very well. You are going to be labelled." Verma elaborated on how she supported the Indian cricketer during their marriage. She said "You have put in efforts. I know how much I have stood up for my partner, and everybody has seen that. Like for smallest or big things, I have been there. Maybe because of that, my emotions came out." However, she shared that after seeing Yuzvendra's T-shirt stunt, she decided not to cry over this. She said, "How you behave on that particular day is actually the reflection of you as a person." Dhanashree mentioned that there should be respect even during the divorce. As Yuzvendra earlier mentioned, he wanted to give a last message to Dhanashree, and so he sported that T-shirt. Dhanashree then reacted to this, saying, "Are bhai, WhatsApp kar deta. T-shirt kyu pehna hai? (You should have sent it on WhatsApp. Why to wear the T-shirt?)." Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal got married in 2020 and officially parted ways in 2025.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Pharma OTT release announced: When and where to watch Nivin Pauly and Rajit Kapur's Malayalam series
Where to stream Pharma online? More about Pharma Malayalam renowned actor Nivin Pauly is all set to make his web series debut with Pharma. It's a gripping new show that dives into the underbelly of the Indian pharmaceutical industry. Directed by PR Arun, the makers have confirmed the OTT platform, but the release date is still awaited. Though Nivin has previously appeared in direct-to-OTT content like Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham, this marks his first outing in the web series is scheduled to premiere on JioHotstar in September 2025 and is already making noise for its intriguing concept, talented cast, and striking visuals. Alongside the platform announcement, the makers also revealed the first look poster. It features Nivin Pauly enclosed in a transparent pill capsule, visually representing the pressures and limitations faced by his character. The overall theme suggests a mix of personal conflict and larger social commentary, setting the stage for a thought-provoking by PR Arun, best known for the Rajisha Vijayan-starrer Finals. The series is expected to be part of the platform's Onam releases. While the exact release date is yet to be confirmed, sources suggest that Pharma will drop around September 5. To cater to a wider audience, the show will release in five languages, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and the unversed, Pharma tells the story of a middle-class man who finds himself in the high-pressure world of pharmaceutical sales. Nivin Pauly plays a medical representative battling corporate greed, sales targets, and ethical Nivin in the cast are acclaimed actor Rajit Kapur in a pivotal role, along with Shruti Ramachandran, Narain, Veena Nandakumar, Muthumani, and Binu Pappu in supporting roles. The show also boasts a strong technical crew, with renowned cinematographer Abhinandan Ramanujam handling the visuals and Jakes Bejoy composing the to the anticipation, the first episode of Pharma was screened at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in December 2024, where it received positive early reviews. Stay tuned for more updates.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Dhanashree Verma opens up about finding love again after divorce from Yuzvendra Chahal: 'If something good is written ahead in my life...'
Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma's split turned into one of the most talked-about celebrity breakups of 2025. Their court appearance where the Indian spinner walked in wearing a cheeky T-shirt that read, 'Be Your Own Sugar Daddy,' the message didn't go unnoticed. Fans were quick to connect it to his ex-wife Dhanashree, and Chahal later admitted it was his way of sending one last statement to her before closing that chapter of his life. If Chahal made headlines with his bold T-shirt, Dhanashree bore the brunt of online trolling. Netizens blamed her for the split, and many even went as far as calling her a 'gold digger.' But instead of crumbling under pressure, the choreographer-turned-influencer bounced back stronger. She shut out the noise, returned to her passion for dance, and began focusing on her work. 'Who doesn't want love?' Dhanashree opens up on moving forward In a recent interview with Humans of Bombay, Dhanashree reflected on love after her very public breakup. When asked if she's still open to it, she didn't hesitate, 'I think we all want love in life. Like, who doesn't want to be loved? We all do somewhere, we all hope, we have that faith. And sometimes love is something that drives you also. I want self-love because of course, self-love, number one, you know, love yourself and then find love later. But if there is something good written for me ahead in my life, why not?' She went on to call love 'the most beautiful feeling' and admitted she's still a hopeless romantic at heart. She added, 'It is very Bollywood, all that ghanti, flowers falling on you and all of that. Who doesn't want that feeling? We all do. And we all must go through that. Everyone should have that kind of love. So yes, that's my take. I'm open into the open universe.' Dhanashree Verma Reacts To Rumours Divorce Rumours With Yuzvendra Chahal, Labels It 'Character Assassination' Chahal and Dhanashree's love story: From dance classes to divorce The couple's journey began in 2020 when Chahal signed up for Dhanashree's online dance classes. Sparks flew quickly, and within months they were engaged (August 2020) and married (December 2020). But four years later, the fairy-tale love story ended. In March 2025, the duo finalized their divorce after citing 'compatibility issues' as the reason for separation. Reports suggest that Chahal paid Dhanashree an alimony settlement of Rs 4.75 crore. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
