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Indian Express
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mani Ratnam asked STR to choke Kamal Haasan ‘harder' during Thug Life shoot; 70-year-old actor scolded him for being too rough: ‘I was very confused'
As fans eagerly await the release of the Kamal Haasan-starrer Thug Life, the film's team recently came together for its grand audio launch, unveiling nine songs from the highly anticipated film. During the event, the cast and crew spoke in detail about the movie and also shared several behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Actor Silambarasan TR (popularly known as STR) recalled a tricky scene he shot with Kamal Haasan, where he had to grab him by the neck. At the event, STR shared that filming the fight scene with Kamal Haasan was daunting. While director Mani Ratnam pushed him to choke Kamal harder, the 70-year-old actor would get uncomfortable with the roughness and scold him. STR was caught between the rock and a hard place. During the audio launch, STR also shared that on the third take, he grabbed Kamal's neck very hardly and the actor started giving very strong reactions. Sharing his experience, he said, 'I was confused wondering if I pressed too hard or if he was performing. If I loosened the grip, Mani sir would scold me. If I continued and it was actually hurting him, Kamal Haasan would scold me. I was very confused, but managed to finish the shot somehow.' Thug Life marks the reunion of two legends — actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam — after a gap of 38 years. The duo last worked together on the iconic 1987 film Nayakan. In a recent interview with ANI, Mani Ratnam got candid about working again with the Chachi 420 actor. He shared that since Haasan is also a writer, their collaboration becomes more creative and fluid. He said, 'He (Kamal Haasan) is also a writer. So, he takes half the blame or half the credit.' 'But it's nice… You can collaborate not just on the making but on the thought process itself, on what the content is and how it can be developed and how it can be finished. The whole process becomes easy. As a director, it's a pleasure when you have an actor who's very good. Now, if you have an actor who also writes with you, it's even easier.' Thug Life also stars Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf, and Baburaj. The film's music is composed by AR Rahman, with cinematography by Ravi K Chandran. With a reported budget of Rs 300 crore, the film is slated for a theatrical release on June 5.
India.com
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet child actor Rinku aka Ann Alexia Anra who got kidnapped in Akshay Kumar's Hera Pheri; She is now a…, looks like this…
As the controversies around Hera Pheri 3 continue to circulate on the internet, old videos of Baburao, Raju, and Shyam from Hera Pheri and Phir Hera Pheri have been going viral over the past few days. There was also an actor associated with the first instalment named Rinku, who played Devi Prasad's granddaughter and was kidnapped by Kabira. Child actor Ann Alexia Anra played the role of the adorable Rinku at the age of 10. Here's everything you need to know about Rinku, aka Ann Alexia Anra, what she is currently doing, and what she looks like. It has been reported that Ann left the industry after appearing in two movies, Hera Pheri and Chachi 420 . Her parents didn't actually want her to pursue acting in films. She shot both movies during her summer vacations. Besides these two, Anra also acted in two more films – Thaayin Manikodi (Tamil) with Tabu, and Mithun Chakraborty's Hathyara (Hindi) in a cameo role. Ann Alexia Anra was born and brought up in Chennai. After completing her schooling, she went to France to pursue a BBA, and then returned to work for a software company for a couple of years. She later quit her job to start her own business. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Annie (@annanra) At the age of 30, she works as a sustainability consultant and has launched environmental initiatives like Take Me Back Chennai and Wasted 360 Solutions. Anra has no plans to return to the acting industry.
Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kamal Haasan recalls coming across six fan theories predicting Virumaandi's story while its production was underway: ‘The fifth one was actually really good'
While Kamal Haasan's contributions to Indian cinema are immense, his directorial Virumaandi (2004) remains a fan favourite, particularly owing to its smartly intricate narrative based on the Rashomon effect. The third movie to feature him at the helm after Chachi 420 (1997) and Hey Ram (2000), Virumaandi featured Kamal himself as well as Pasupathy, Abhirami and Napoleon in the lead roles and ended up becoming a major critical and commercial success. Interestingly, the actor-filmmaker recently shared that fan theories and plot predictions existed even back then, and recalled coming across a few while making Virumaandi, adding that he liked a few of them. At the trailer launch of Thug Life, which marks Kamal's reunion with ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam after 38 years since Nayakan (1987), the duo was asked whether they had seen any posts speculating about the upcoming movie's plot. In response, Kamal quipped that if they started reading such posts, their story might end up changing accordingly. 'Some stories would actually be good,' the actor said. Also Read | 'Today, Shah Rukh Khan probably wouldn't greet me like he used to': Abhijeet Sawant reflects on declining fame, recalls hobnobbing with stars during prime He added, 'While the shoot of Virumaandi was going on, I came across at least six stories. I thought, 'The fifth one is actually really good. But what to do? The production is already underway.' I replied to the person who wrote it (the fan theory), saying I would consider this story for one of my future movies. I told him, 'Your story is actually very good. But I have already decided on another story, and mine is not the same as yours.'' Besides being celebrated for its technical brilliance and exceptional performances, Virumaandi also created quite a bit of controversy right from its production stage onwards. The film was initially titled Sandiyar, a Tamil term that glorifies a rowdy or a goon belonging to an oppressor caste in the Southern region of Tamil Nadu. The Thug Life trailer launch also witnessed some deeply emotional moments, as actor Abhirami — who played the female lead in Virumaandi and now portrays a key role in Thug Life — teared up on stage, overcome with emotion. Sharing that she was left speechless after watching the trailer and seeing the audience's reaction, a teary-eyed Abhirami said the moment awakened the little girl Divya (her birth name) within her. 'Love you, sir; love you both,' she told the two legends, her voice trembling with emotion. 'I still can't believe that such a thing happened in my life.' A post shared by KJ-The Shutter Bug (@kj_theshutterbug) On the occasion, the anchor recalled that Divya had adopted the screen name Abhirami out of her admiration for Gunaa (1991), in which the female lead Rohini (Roshini) is called Abhirami by the protagonist Gunaa (Kamal Haasan). In a touching gesture, Kamal consoled Abhirami by calling out to her the way Gunaa did for his Abhirami in the film. Overjoyed, Abhirami shared a warm hug with Kamal on stage.
India.com
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress born to Hindu father and Muslim mother, almost quit Bollywood, then this actor saved her career by..., her name is...
Only a few actresses make a power‑packed debut in Bollywood. With skyrocketing box‑office numbers and a jaw‑dropping performance, the actress we are discussing today made fans go gaga over her. She debuted in 1997 as a child artiste, and until 2001 she appeared in films such as Bade Dilwala, Khoobsurat, Chachi 420, and more. Her adult debut came in 2016, when she worked with the perfectionist Aamir Khan and blew up the box‑office numbers. She became a household name with her first adult performance, and fans wanted to see more of her work. If you are wondering who we are discussing, this actress is none other than Fatima Sana Shaikh. Fatima rose to fame in 2016 with the film Dangal, in which she portrayed iconic wrestler Geeta Phogat. While many thought Dangal was her first film, they overlooked the fact that Fatima had already made a name for herself in 1997 in Chachi 420 as a child artiste. Fatima then appeared in the film One 2 Ka 4. The Dangal star has also been part of TV shows such as Best of Luck Nikki, Ladies Special, and Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo. Not just that, she has also acted in South Indian movies. However, because Fatima Sana Shaikh did not initially get the roles she desired, she considered leaving the industry. But then Dangal, released in 2016, revived Fatima's career. The movie gave her the identity in the industry she had been seeking. After Dangal, Fatima has appeared in many acclaimed movies such as Ludo, Sam Bahadur, Dhak Dhak, and more. Regarding her personal life, Fatima was born to a Muslim mother, Raj Tabassum, and a Hindu father, Vipin Sharma. After the success of Dangal, she is today one of the most celebrated actresses of her time.
Indian Express
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Rekha Bhardwaj left irritated after fireworks disrupt her performance at Bhopal concert: ‘Patakhe bahut unmusical hain'
Prolific singer Rekha Bhardwaj recently performed in Bhopal. However, the concert didn't go smoothly, as she got visibly irked when the organisers set off loud fireworks while she was performing the hit song 'Lambi Judai'. What happened next, however, made fans laud and respect Rekha even more. A video from the concert is now going viral on social media. It shows Rekha singing the song as the fireworks suddenly interrupt her performance, prompting her to halt mid-song. The displeasure was clearly visible on her face. She said, 'Yeh patakkhe bohut unmusical hai. Bohut ghalat waqt pe gaye hai (These fireworks are very unmusical. They went off at a very wrong time).' She patiently waited for them to stop and even showed concern for nearby residents whose sleep might have been disturbed by the loud noises. ' Bichare jo sogaye honge aas paas unko taqleef hogi (Those who fell asleep, they must be having a problem),' she added. When the fireworks continued, Rekha called out the organisers by name and asked them to stop the disturbance. She said, 'Can we please stop this? Yeh jo patakkhe. Bahut ho gaya (These fireworks. Enough now).' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amazing_Bhopal AB (@amazing_bhopal) Despite the disruption, Rekha didn't let the incident hamper her performance. The moment the fireworks stopped, she immediately resumed singing and completed her performance. Fans in the comment section lauded the singer for her patience. One fan wrote, 'She was so calm and patient. Legend for a reason 👏🔥.' Another commented, 'Handled everything with patience.❤️🙌.' Rekha Bhardwaj made her Hindi film debut with the song 'Ek Woh Din', composed by husband Vishal Bhardwaj, in Kamal Haasan 's 1997 comedy Chachi 420. However, she found massive accalim with 'Namak Ishq Ka' in Vishal's Omkara (2006). Rekha Bhardwaj has several hits to her credit, including 'Kabira', 'Laadki', 'Genda Phool', 'Mat Aana', 'Nikat', 'Aise Kyun', 'Phir Le Aya Dil', and 'Yeh Ishq Hai'. She also received a National Award for crooning 'Badi Dheere Jali' from the 2010 film Ishqiya.
