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Hindustan Times
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Actor Sameera Reddy on acting comeback after 13 years with a horror-thriller: I was so nervous
Actor Sameera Reddy will return to the silver screen after 13 years. Last seen in Tezz in 2012, she shares what kept her away for so long. 'A year ago, my son saw my film Race (2008) and asked me, 'Wow, you don't look like that anymore. Mum, why don't you act?' I said, 'Because I've been busy taking care of you and your sister.' He pushed me to reconsider my decision of staying away from showbiz,' she shares. Actor Sameera Reddy The 46-year-old's comeback project is a horror outing: 'This film fit the bill perfectly. Titled Chimni, it's a hardcore horror-thriller that is slated for release by end of this year. I got excited about it as I've never done something in the genre. I was a part of Darna Mana Hai (2004), but only as a narrator.' Ask if she had cold feet while facing the camera after over a decade, and she says, 'I was so nervous. People on the set were like, 'Aap toh veteran ho,' and I was like, 'Kya veteran?' I knew I had to start from scratch. But the moment I heard 'action', the actor who had been sleeping [inside me] for a long time woke up and I performed according to the director's vision.' Sameera admits that film-making has advanced in the past decade: 'The kind of technology we have now is amazing. I remember doing a similar scene for Musafir (2004) many times so the director could get the shot from different angles. Today, things are much more sorted with a steadicam system in place.' Before her return to acting, Sameera was busy enjoying her social media presence, which she started five years ago. "I got to explore the medium around the pandemic, and I felt these were normal issues that every woman goes through. Many celebrities try to hide it, saying, 'Hamare sath aisa nahi hota,' but I wanted to normalise it all, be it issues with kids, in-laws, and primarily aging and weight. I am happy when women followers connect with a big smile, understanding that no one is beyond issues."
Indian Express
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Inside Boman Irani's house with a home theater, ‘London style' decor and paintings from the brother of former Prime Minister of India. See photos
In her latest vlog, filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan took her viewers to the house of veteran actor Boman Irani, who has the most beautiful house that exudes old-world charm. Boman has merged two big flats to make the house of his dreams. The two flats are connected with a corridor from within the house, which is decorated with several aesthetic paintings and a memory wall with pictures of his family members from different phases of their lives. The house includes a huge living room, which is decorated with green and white couches, beautiful paintings and marble flooring. The living room leads to a den, which is nothing but a space dedicated to cinema, where the family watches movies. On the other side of the corridor is a beautiful dining room that looks like it's straight out of an English film. As soon as Farah enters the house, she gasps, 'This is beautiful.' Boman Irani gives her a tour of the house and shares the backstory of the several paintings hanging on the walls of his house. He has a painting from Satish Gujaral, a renowned painter and the younger brother of former Prime Minister Inder Kumar Gujral. Among the many paintings, Boman also introduces Farah to a painting by food vlogger Kunal Vijjayakar. A shocked Farah says, 'This one? I thought this was Hussain.' An impressed Farah says, 'Too good ya.' Taking Farah to a different corner of the house, Boman reveals, 'We watch movies here.' Farah then points at the 'extra long sofa' and says, 'Please do not miss this.' She adds, 'He has this extra long sofa because he has a huge family.' Boman adds, 'So big that sometimes we have to put extra chairs to for everyone to fit.' He then says, 'This is like our little auditorium.' They then head to the actor's kitchen, which Farah Khan calls 'London ka Kitchen' due to its Victorian design and choice of wallpaper. Farah says, 'Your kitchen is so beautiful, Zenobia.' She jokes, 'Did you get it renovated before inviting me?' Zenobia shares they got their kitchen renovated about two years ago. Boman says, 'You visited our house then.' Farah says, 'But, I didn't visit your kitchen that time.' Boman always wanted a smaller home. However, it was actor Anil Kapoor who encouraged him to buy something bigger. In an interview with Asian Paints Where The Heart Is in 2019, Boman Irani shared, 'That was kind of the time I signed Munna Bhai MBBS. So I started calculating how much my EMI would be and I was muttering to myself for weeks. Anil Kapoor saw me on the sets and said, 'What are you thinking?' I said, 'I am falling short big-time on buying a flat.' He said, 'Just buy it.' I said I don't have the money and he said, 'Money will come. You can't buy square feet later. You can buy furniture. Sleep on the floor but buy the flat.' And that's how we ended up buying this place which has become our home, friend, mother whatever you would like to call it for about 14 years now.' Boman Irani tasted success in his 40s when he appeared in the films Darna Mana Hai and Munna Bhai MBBS.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is Saif Ali Khan preparing for his next role?
On July 8, 2025, Kareena Kapoor Khan took to her Instagram to share a picture of her husband Saif Ali Khan relaxing on a beach in London while reading the critically acclaimed horror novel 'Between the Minute & the Hour: Stories of the Unseen' by A.M. Burrage . While at first glance it didn't come across as something out of the ordinary but this later became a topic for discussion, speculating that the Nawab of Pataudi is actually gearing up for his next film. Is Saif set to appear in a horror film? In Kareena's Instagram story, Saif can be seen lying on a beach chair as he reads the book, unaware of being clicked. Kareena captions the image as 'very busy,' indicating that Saif is working even while on a vacation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Currently, there is no new information on the topic. While Saif's upcoming projects have no mentions of a horror film, it might just be a pleasant surprise to see the star in one. Coincidentally, A.M. Burrage's novel is an anthology of horror stories, much like the film Darna Mana Hai , in which Saif played a leading role in one of the segments. Does this mean that Saif's next will be another film that is a collection of short horror stories?
India.com
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Remember 'Bittu' in Hrithik Roshan's Koi Mil Gaya? is as fit as Tiger Shroff, you won't be able to recognise him after 20 years, works as…, he is…
You must be remembering Hrithik Roshan's superhit film Koi Mil Gaya. The same film in which Hrithik Roshan played the role of an intelligent child and Preity Zinta was with him. An alien named Jaadu was also seen in the film. Among the important characters of the film, an army of children is also seen, who are Hrithik Roshan's companions. One cute face among these friends was Bittu Sardar's face. It has been 20 years since the film was released. In these 20 years, that little Bittu Sardar has also grown up a lot and after seeing the latest pictures you will probably say that he has become quite handsome too. The real name of that Bittu Sardar is Anuj Pandit Sharma and you can see for yourself how he looks now. You'll be surprised to see Bittu after 20 years Although on hearing the word Aila, one remembers Aamir Khan. But in the movie Koi Mil Gaya, Bittu Sardar often used to say this dialogue. The same innocent and cute Bittu has grown up now. Anuj Pandit Sharma now looks quite dashing in the bearded look. Looking at him, it can be said that he is also very serious about his fitness. His dashing body is a witness to this. Apart from this, he often gets his photos clicked in long hair look and sometimes in rough tough guy look and shares them on his social media handles. Anuj Pandit Sharma's work front Apart from films, Anuj Pandit Sharma has also worked on TV. Anuj Pandit Sharma has worked in Total Siyappa and Darna Mana Hai. Apart from this, he was also seen in Salaam India. He has also worked in Disney Plus Hotstar's web series Bamini and Boys. Talking about some other TV serials, he has appeared in shows like Hukum Mere Aaka, Hero – Bhakti Hi Shakti Hai, Parvarish Season 2, some episodes of Crime Patrol and Children's Court.
Hans India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Sameera Reddy recalls crying at home before she went to an award show
Actress Sameera Reddy opened up about a vulnerable moment from her early days in Bollywood, recalling how she broke down in tears before attending an award show, overwhelmed by self-doubt and fear as a newcomer in the industry. Reddy took to Instagram to share an emotional reflection on her early days in the film industry. Revisiting a moment from an award show during her initial years in Bollywood, she shared how deeply uncertain and overwhelmed she felt. From battling nerves backstage to leaning on the support of her elder sister for strength, Sameera painted a picture of vulnerability that many can relate to. The 'Maine Dil Tujhko Diya' actress shared a nostalgic throwback video of herself accepting an award for her performance in 'Darna Mana Hai.' The moment, captured on stage, also featured actor Vivek Oberoi, who presented her with the honour during the event. For the caption, Sameera wrote, 'This made me realise, how at this very moment on stage I was so unsure of myself and I just didn't feel I had it in me. I was new to Bollywood. I remember crying at home before I went to the awards, I asked my elder sis Sushama to accompany me because I was so scared of the industry where I really didn't know anyone well. I was so intimidated. It took me years to believe I fit in.' 'Today I look back and see how far I've come into such a comfortable space with my body, my soul and my heart. It's a journey of self-discovery we all go through, I guess. And I'm grateful for feeling very loved for being exactly who I am and how I am now. It's really a blessing #throwback,' she added. Work-wise, the 46-year-old actress is known for her work in films like, 'Maine Dil Tujhko Diya,' 'Darna Mana Hai,' 'Race,' and 'Musafir.' She was last seen on the big screen in 'Varadhanayaka', an action film released in 2013. The movie, directed by Ayyappa P. Sharma, also starred Sudeepa, Chiranjeevi Sarja, and Nikesha Patel.
