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News18
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rajinikanth's ‘Proud Daughter' Soundarya Reacts After Watching Coolie: ‘You're The Best, Appa'
Soundarya Rajinikanth celebrated her father Rajinikanth's 50 years in cinema, expressing love and pride for the superstar while also reacting to his film Coolie. Producer Soundarya Rajinikanth, who is also the younger daughter of Superstar Rajinikanth, on Thursday penned a post of appreciation for her dad in which she said that she was a proud daughter and that she loved him more than what she could ever say. Penning the post on her social media timelines on the occasion of her dad completing 50 glorious years in the film industry, she wrote, '50 years, Appa. You haven't just been part of cinema … you've shaped it, redefined it, elevated it, and carried it into places it had never been before. You've inspired generations, set benchmarks, and become the heartbeat of the industry." She further said, 'I'm a proud daughter, and I love you more than I can ever say…The last 10 minutes flashback of Coolie — I'll watch again and again, and keep cheering every single time. You're the best, Appa. The one and only. Thalaivar Nirandharam." 50 years, Appa. You haven't just been part of cinema … you've shaped it, redefined it, elevated it, and carried it into places it had never been before. You've inspired generations, set benchmarks, and become the heartbeat of the industry.I'm a proud daughter, and I love you… — soundarya rajnikanth (@soundaryaarajni) August 14, 2025 Soundarya's post is the latest in a long list of heartwarming messages that were sent actor Rajinikanth's way on Thursday. The day was doubly special for Superstar Rajinikanth as apart from his film 'Coolie' releasing on this day, he also completed 50 years in the film industry. Several actors, actresses, producers and film technicians cutting across the film industry greeted the superstar. Actress, producer and politician Khushbu Sundar congratulated Superstar Rajinikanth for completing 50 years in the film industry, saying he was 'The Superstar" of the world. Taking to her Instagram page to post a picture of herself with actor Rajinikanth, with whom she had acted in a number of films, she wrote, 'To our Hukum, wishing you many more 50s . Only you can hold the audience with this craze and love even after 50 years." Going on to say that Rajinikanth continued to rule the hearts of the young and the old alike, she said, 'Been so honoured to have shared the screen with you, learned from you, and loved you. @rajinikanth you are indeed the one and only, The SUPERSTAR of the world. Blessed to have known you and adore you Sir. #rajni#rajnism #superstar #50 years of Stardom." Khushbu wasn't the only one who greeted Rajinikanth on the occasion of his landmark achievement. Earlier in the day, actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who worked with Rajinikanth in the Hindi blockbuster 'Hum' almost 34 years ago, congratulated him, saying, Indian cinema was blessed to have him. Taking to her Instagram page to pen a heartfelt post, Shilpa Shirodkar, who worked alongside superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth in the film, said, 'I had the privilege of working with Rajini Sir at the very beginning of my career, and I must say it's a memory I will cherish forever. Thank you, Rajini Sir, for instilling in me the values of hard work, discipline, and kindness, which I still hold very close to my heart. You are truly an inspiration to me and to all of us!" The actress, who said that she considered working alongside him an honour, added, 'You rule the industry with your style and the magic you create on screen and we can't wait for what's more to come! Congratulations on completing 50 years in the industry. Indian cinema is blessed to have you. Love you always, Shilpa Shirodkar @rajinikanth #50yearsofrajinikanth #hum". view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Soundarya Rajinikanth tells dad Rajinikanth: I'm a proud daughter and I love you more than I can ever say!
Producer Soundarya Rajinikanth, who is also the younger daughter of Superstar Rajinikanth , on Thursday penned a post of appreciation for her dad in which she said that she was a proud daughter and that she loved him more than what she could ever say. Penning the post on her social media timelines on the occasion of her dad completing 50 glorious years in the film industry, she wrote, "50 years, Appa. You haven't just been part of cinema ... you've shaped it, redefined it, elevated it, and carried it into places it had never been before. You've inspired generations, set benchmarks, and become the heartbeat of the industry." She further said, "I'm a proud daughter, and I love you more than I can ever say... The last 10-minutes flashback of Coolie—I'll watch again and again and keep cheering every single time. You're the best, Appa. The one and only. Thalaivar Nirandharam." Soundarya 's post is the latest in a long list of heartwarming messages that were sent actor Rajinikanth's way on Thursday. The day was doubly special for Superstar Rajinikanth, as, apart from his film 'Coolie' releasing on this day, he also completed 50 years in the film industry. Several actors, actresses, producers, and film technicians cutting across the film industry greeted the superstar. Actress, producer, and politician Khushbu Sundar congratulated Superstar Rajinikanth for completing 50 years in the film industry, saying he was "The Superstar" of the world. Taking to her Instagram page to post a picture of herself with actor Rajinikanth, with whom she had acted in a number of films, she wrote, "To our Hukum, wishing you many more 50s. Only you can hold the audience with this craze and love even after 50 years." Going on to say that Rajinikanth continued to rule the hearts of the young and the old alike, she said, "Been so honoured to have shared the screen with you, learned from you, and loved you. @rajinikanth you are indeed the one and only, The SUPERSTAR of the world. Blessed to have known you and adore you Sir. #rajni#rajnism #superstar #50 years of Stardom." Khushbu wasn't the only one who greeted Rajinikanth on the occasion of his landmark achievement. Earlier in the day, actress Shilpa Shirodkar , who worked with Rajinikanth in the Hindi blockbuster 'Hum' almost 34 years ago, congratulated him, saying, Indian cinema was blessed to have him. Taking to her Instagram page to pen a heartfelt post, Shilpa Shirodkar, who worked alongside superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth in the film, said, "I had the privilege of working with Rajini Sir at the very beginning of my career, and I must say it's a memory I will cherish forever. Thank you, Rajini Sir, for instilling in me the values of hard work, discipline, and kindness, which I still hold very close to my heart. You are truly an inspiration to me and to all of us!" The actress, who said that she considered working alongside him an honor, added, "You rule the industry with your style and the magic you create on screen, and we can't wait for what's more to come! Congratulations on completing 50 years in the industry. Indian cinema is blessed to have you. Love you always, Shilpa Shirodkar @rajinikanth #50yearsofrajinikanth #hum". "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
The Hindu
17 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Sharanabaswappa Appa passes away at 91
Eighth Peethadhipathi of the Sharanabasaveshwara Samsthan Sharanabaswappa Appa, who was founder-chancellor of Sharnbasva University in Kalaburagi, passed away late on Thursday. He was 91. He is survived by eight daughters and a son, five daughters from his first wife and three daughters and a son from his second wife. His nine-year-old son Doddappa Appa was crowned as the ninth Peethadhipathi of the samsthan in February 2022 at the age of four to succeed his father. Appa was suffering from age-related ailments for the last few months. He was admitted to a private hospital in the city on July 25 after developing a respiratory infection and was on life support since then. At 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, he was taken to his residence at Dasoha Mahamane on the Sharana Basaveshwara Temple premises, where a makeshift ICU was set up earlier in the day. All care and supportive medications were continued until his last breath, under the care of a dedicated medical team, to ensure his comfort. By 9.23 p.m., he breathed his last. Born on November 14, 1935, Appa completed his early education at Mahadasoha Mahamane in the Gurukul tradition, pursued schooling at Nutan Vidyalaya and graduated from the Government College in Kalaburagi. He earned his MA and Ph.D in Philosophy from Karnatak University, Dharwad, where he was later appointed a Syndicate Member. He was instrumental in introducing postgraduate studies in Veerashaiva philosophy. He studied under eminent scholar K.G. Shah who had taught at Cambridge and Oxford. Appa ascended the Peethadhipathi's chair in 1983. A visionary educationist, he transformed the once educationally backward Kalyana Karnataka region into an academic hub. When political and social systems failed to provide quality education, he opened the doors of higher learning to the masses, focusing on empowerment through knowledge. He authored Shatashtala Siddhanta and Maha Dasoha Sutra, the latter was translated into English by Judit Kroll of the University of Chicago. In 2017, he established Sharnbasva University to blend traditional values with modern education and to frame curricula free from bureaucratic constraints, tailoring them to the needs of industry and society. Under his stewardship, the Sharanabasaveshwara Vidya Vardhak Sangha expanded into a network of schools, colleges and professional institutions. The samsthan flourished as a centre of spiritual guidance, social service and cultural preservation. Appa's lifelong commitment to moral values, inclusivity, and interfaith harmony earned him widespread respect and numerous honours. His death marks the end of an era for the samsthan and the people of North Karnataka.
The Star
27-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Heart And Soul: A daughter remembers her dad's love for language and newspapers
A daughter remembers her father's quiet strength – in newspapers, words and acts of care. — Photo: This visual is human-created, AI-aided. Do you have any real-life, heart-warming stories to share with readers? We'd love to hear from you. Please keep your story within 900 words. Photos are optional and should be in JPEG format (file size about 1MB, with caption and photo credit). There is no payment for stories, and we reserve the right to edit all submissions. Email your story to: heartandsoul@ with the subject "Heart and Soul". Something that reminds me of my father Rajentharan Subbiah even today? His love for newspapers. Every morning, without fail, he would read The Star – except on Sundays. Sundays were for the New Sunday Times. I never asked why he switched papers, and now I wish I had. What did that change mean to him? As a child, I watched him read and followed suit – not out of interest, but to imitate him. As an adult, I now keep my own online subscription to The Star. Even though I no longer live in Malaysia, starting my day with local news feels natural – a quiet echo of Appa (father). He revered the English language. He took great pride in his vocabulary. Sometimes, he'd quiz me on words – ones that popped into his head or came from books I was reading. If I got the meaning right, he wouldn't say much – not even smile at times – but he'd often place a gentle hand on my head or shoulder, and I would catch a flicker of pride in his eyes. Those moments meant the world to me. He lived for words. Many afternoons and bedtimes were filled with stories. He introduced me to Enid Blyton when I was six, and her books became the landscape of my childhood. His love for language is a legacy I still carry. I read. I write. I seek meaning in words because he gave me the gift of knowing their power – to hold grief, to offer love, to connect. It's been nine years since he left us. I'm still discovering the ways he shaped me. Appa also loved food – not with gourmet flair, but in the quiet way many fathers of his generation did. He believed meals brought people together. If we dined out with family, one thing was certain: he would never let anyone else pay. It wasn't ego – it was love. Providing was his language of care. And now, in many ways, it has become mine too. I know not all fathers are present, safe, or kind. Some grew up with distance, absence – even pain. So while I honour my father, I also honour that truth. Because being a father isn't just biology. It's not a title – it's a role. One that's earned through presence, through sacrifice, through quiet, unseen acts of care. In my life, fatherhood has come in many forms. It was my best friend's father who drove eight hours from Tanjung Malim, Perak to my sleepy kampung in Johor, just so he and my best friend could stand by my side on the day my father died. It was my late English tutor in medical school, who once returned an essay to me – on torn paper – not to scold me, but to praise the writing and gently remind me about self-respect. The lesson he imparted that day, I have carried with me ever since. It was also my late maternal grandfather Kanagasegaran Subramaniam, who stepped into Appa's shoes when he was too ill. He came with me on my first day of medical school. He assembled a table fan to keep me cool in the hostel. He came to my graduation, and after I began working, he'd still call almost weekly to check in – no matter how little time I had. Fatherhood lived in those gestures, too. So, in a tribute to all fathers, I remember Appa – not as a perfect man, but as mine. The man who taught me to love language, who gave without asking, who left too soon, but somehow left enough of himself behind for me to carry. To those who never had an Appa like mine – or who found fatherhood in unexpected places – I see you. May we all keep learning how to give and receive love, in all the ways it arrives.
India Today
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
5 Books that capture joy of reading with dad on father's day
There's something deeply comforting about a father reading to his child. The low hum of his voice in a quiet room, a shared laugh over a silly page, the warmth of being close enough to hear the turn of every leaf. These are the moments that linger long after childhood slips Father's Day, we return to those memories with a selection of picture books that honour the everyday magic of fatherhood. These are not stories of superheroes or epic quests, but of small joys and gestures made unforgettable by the presence of a father. A fashion show with saris. A moustache trimmed just so. A child's anger met not with scolding, but with crayons and of the five titles is drawn from the Parag Honour List, a thoughtfully curated collection of children's literature by Tata Trusts to promote access to access to high-quality children's literature, including those in vernacular languages. Perfect for little readers, these stories are meant to be read aloud, again and again, curled up in a lap or sprawled on a mat, where the world is held gently between two are five books that dads and kids will keep coming back to, finding something new to love with every reading:1. LISTEN TO APPA Author: Asha Nehemiah | Illustrator: Shubhshree MathuradvertisementKala listens to her Appa. She really does. So how is it that their visit to Paati's house turns into one comical mishap after another? She splashes Appa with muddy water. He gets nearly run over by a cycle. And there's more! This laugh-out-loud story captures the chaos of a child trying her best and a father who rolls with it. Filled with lively illustrations and lovable quirks (yes, Appa's scrunchie too), the book captures the mayhemof an ordinary day spent in the company of a very curious child.2. IIHAM 'S BIRTHDAY Author: Aftab Yusuf Shaikh | Illustrator: Tishya MalyaIlham has just turned a year older and her Papa has given her the most precious gift of all, her very own fifty rupee note. But where can she keep it safe? Her new frock doesn't have a pocket! As she darts through the old-city bustle, past the Makkah Masjid, sweet shops and cloth stalls, we join her search for the perfect in the sights and warmth of Hyderabad, this endearing tale is about small joys and a little girl's very big moment.3. ANGRY AKKU Author: Vinayak Varma | Illustrator: Vinayak VarmaAkku is having one of those days when nothing feels right, and everything is too much. Luckily, Appa is right there, not with lectures, but with time, patience, and buttermilk. He listens. He coaxes. He offers crayons. Through drawings, Akku slowly untangles her anger and lets out every grumpy thought. With gentle humour, psychological insights and sharp storytelling, the book shows readers what it takes to help children navigate their one is for every parent who's met a grumpy face - and every child who needs space to be heard.4. BABA IN A SARI Author: Kavita Singh Kale | Illustrator: Kavita Singh KaleWhat starts as an ordinary afternoon turns into a joyful whirl of colour as Moli and Baba dive into a heap of saris. There's a fashion show to plan, with outfits that sparkle and swirl and make them both feel heart-warming story delights with the simple joy of dressing-up and the deep pride of a dad who joins in, wholeheartedly. With vibrant visuals, it celebrates imagination, expression, and the magical freedom of being exactly who you want to be.5. DADDY 'S MO Author: Madhuri Purandare | Illustrator: Madhuri PurandareOf all the things Anu loves about her daddy: his crispy pakoras, his bright paper lanterns, his silly wrestling moves, it is his moustache she adores most. Every day, she watches him trim it just right, brush it neatly, and twirl it with pride. It curls just so, smells of shaving cream, and wiggles when he turbaned warriors to clever TV detectives, she imagines every 'mo' in the world. Funny, tender, and brimming with character, this charming story is a child's affectionate tribute to a small but mighty detail, and to a father who is equal parts superhero and best the story offers a comforting truth that love can survive even the most unexpected changes. Yes, even a clean-shaven face.
