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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Adah Sharma's take on nepotism: If I came from a film family, they wouldn't let me debut with a horror film
Adah Sharma While there is so much talk about the perks of being from a film family, Adah Sharma has her own take on it. 'Had I belonged to a film family, they would have waited for that perfect film to launch me,' she says, and adds with a laugh, 'My film family wouldn't let me do a horror movie. Who starts their career looking possessed on screen with black teeth? I didn't have the opportunity to start my career with a usual romantic movie that probably would have happened if I had the DNA of a famous person. I started with 1920 and I feel fortunate for that. The audience has accepted me whenever I try something crazy and maybe that's why filmmakers also have the guts to cast me in different roles.' Adah is now gearing up to portray a devi in her upcoming project. For her, the key to success lies in making every character believable and distinct. She did action in the Commando franchise and then was seen in The Kerala Story. 'While watching The Kerala Story, people didn't say, 'Oh, she knows how to do action, why isn't she beating the goons?' People also appreciated me as the bar dancer, Rosie, in Sunflower Season 2, and as an IPS officer in Bastar: The Naxal Story. I'm lucky that my career has unfolded the way it has.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Adah Sharma REACTED to reports of her buying Sushant Singh Rajput's residence
Adah Sharma has been residing in the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's former residence. When the news initially broke out last year, the public as well as fans of the late actor heavily judged the actress for moving into Sushant's home and purchasing it. The actress, however, dealt with the trolls like a pro and smartly handled the situation, all the while leaving no space for any rumours. Adah Sharma clarified rumours of her purchasing Sushant's former residence first As the news came out that Adah was residing in Sushant Singh Rajput's former place of residence, people rallied against the actress and her actions. Many rumours had spread that the actress had purchased the residence. Adah, however, did not back down from the rumours and provided public clarification about how she was only renting the place and hadn't made any move towards buying the place. She held a press conference in August last year; the 'Kerala Story' star provided clarification in the matter and established how the house did not belong to her and instead was her and her mother's as well as her grandmother's place of residence for the time being. She shared in her statement that "The house I've rented is not mine. The Rs 300 crore from 'The Kerala Story' is not mine, so I'm living on rent. It's not just me contributing to the rent; my grandmother also helps with it.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo She also revealed that her grandmother also contributes to the rent of the place. She shared that her grandmother told her that she will also contribute to the house. 'She said, since I'm living there too, I should contribute to the rent. My mother, who is not working, does not contribute financially but cooks' food,' Adah shared. Not only that, but the actress also slammed any rumours of her ownership regarding Sushant's former place. She shared that 'Actually, the house doesn't belong to me; it belongs to Mr Lalwani, who I think is currently in South Africa. I believe Sushant also lived there on rent; it wasn't his property either, but the house belongs to Mr Lalwani.' Adah Sharma talks about dealing with criticism In a later interview with India Today, she also talked about dealing with the continuous criticism, showing how thick-skinned and strong-minded she is. She shared that 'As an actor, or even as a person, you cannot react to everything that's been said. We all have a lot of things to do in life. Also, this is a free country, and everyone has the right to have an opinion. If they feel about something, they should... and continue to do so. " She also shared her experience living in the house and stated that she really loved the place. In her statement she shared that "I am not here to tell anyone 'I am a good person' or give them reasons for my actions. I did what I had to do, and I know myself. And just like I don't want anyone to change for me, I would also not change myself. I am really all settled in the house, and I really love the place." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India.com
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This film had no hero, still earned Rs 300 crore, became blockbuster, made lead actress a superstar, the film is...
This film had no hero, still earned Rs 300 crore, became blockbuster, made lead actress a superstar, the film is... One of the most anticipated movies, The Kerala Story , was released theatrically on May 5, last year, and shook everyone with its phenomenal box office performance. It earned over Rs 300 crore globally despite being made on a budget of Rs 30 crore. The film turned out to be a game-changer for Adah Sharma, as she earned massive popularity following its tremendous success. She carved a special place for herself with a performance that was not just impactful, but also deeply real and emotionally raw. The Kerala Story took Adah's career to new heights, 'After Kerala Story, there are a lot of things which I am doing, which are quite different. I am happy that filmmakers are seeing that I can do different roles.' She said in an interview. Directed by Sudipto Sen and bankrolled by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, The Kerala Story was among the biggest successes of 2023. Apart from Adah Sharma, the film also starred Yogita Bilani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani in pivotal roles. The narrative of The Kerala Story revolves around three young women, Shalini (portrayed by Adah Sharma), Nimah (played by Yogita Bihani), and Geetanjali (enacted by Siddhi Idnani). Their lives drastically take a dark turn when their roommate, Asifa (played by Sonia Balani), manipulates them into converting a different faith. The story also reveals how some men pretended to love Hindu and Christian women, in order to convince them to convert their religions. Despite facing objections and bans in certain regions, the film became the highest-grosser of the year. The Kerala Story was released digitally on February 16, 2024, on Zee 5, marking a significant moment for both the makers and eager audiences alike.
India.com
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 2 hour 18 minute crime drama is an all-time blockbuster, made lead actress a superstar, earned Rs 300 crore against the budget of Rs…, the film is…
This 2 hour 18 minute crime drama is an all-time blockbuster, made lead actress a superstar, earned Rs 300 crore against the budget of Rs..., the film is... This movie became one of the biggest grossers of 2023 and made the lead actress a top Bollywood star. We are talking about none other than Adah Sharma-starrer The Kerala Story that witnessed a record-breaking success in theatres, when released. The film turned out to be a game-changer for Adah Sharma, whose popularity grew manifold since then. The film opened to more than Rs 8 crore on its first day. It even crossed the Rs 100 crore-mark before its second week and earned the highest-single day number on its second Sunday, beating Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, which released on silver screens the same year. As per Wikipedia, the film's worldwide collection stands at Rs 303.97 crore, against the budget of Rs 30 crore, becoming the ninth-highest grossing Hindi film of 2023. The success of Kerala Stories made Adah Sharma the highest-grossing Bollywood actress for a female-led film, outshining Alia Bhatt whose Gangubai Kathiawadi earned the same record. Directed by Sudipto Sen, the narrative of Kerala Story revolves around three women: Shalini (portrayed by Adah Sharma), Nimrah (played by Yogita Bihani), and Geetanjali (acted by Siddhi Idnani). These young women find themselves trapped by their roommate, Asifa (played by Sonia Balani), who manipulates them to convert their religion. Adah Sharma portrays the role of Shalini, who is converted to Islam and trafficked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The film then delves into the whole trap that she fell in, and gets involved with a terrorist organisation, which led to her imprisonment in Afghanistan. The Kerala story made headlines prior its release, with controversies surrounding its trailer's claim about missing women in Kerala. Despite objections and bans in certain regions, the film became the highest-grosser of the year.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Adah Sharma reflects on lives touched by 'The Kerala Story' on its second anniversary
Picture Credit: X As ' The Kerala Story ' marks its second anniversary on May 5, actress Adah Sharma took a moment to reflect on the profound impact the film has had on its viewers. The actress shared her thoughts on the emotional journeys of those who were deeply touched by the film's powerful narrative, highlighting how it continues to resonate with audiences long after its release. Reflecting on the journey, the actress shared her gratitude for the overwhelming response the film has received and how it continues to resonate with viewers, sparking emotional conversations even after two years. Adah told IANS, "The audience and the box office are impartial to genetics, blood group, surname, and your bank balance. I am very grateful to the audience. I meet so many people whom the film has deeply impacted. I'm happy to be an inspiration for young girls and women all over our country." The 'Bastar: The Naxal Story' actress also took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes photos from the set. In the images, Adah proudly displays the bruises and scars required for her character, showcasing the physical demands of the intense role she portrayed. For the caption, Sharma wrote, "The human brain is made up of 75% water. Dehydration aapke focus, memory and mental clarity ko affect karti hai. #TheKeralaStory ke liye ek acha post karna hai. But itne saare photos aur videos hai, I don't know kya post karu. Itne saare emotions thank you aap sab ko and congrats 5th may ko you created history ... ok paani peekey post karti hu .. aap bhi stay hydrated, stay safe." (sic) On a related note, "The Kerala Story," directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, starred Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani. The film's storyline revolves around a group of women from Kerala who are forced to convert to Islam and become part of the Islamic State . Presented as based on true events, the narrative is built around the controversial Hindutva theory of "love jihad." It suggests that thousands of Hindu women from Kerala were converted to Islam and subsequently recruited by the Islamic State. The film was released in theaters on May 5, 2023, and became the ninth-highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.
