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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kanikka Kapur: I chose not to have a backup for acting
Actor , who started her career with TV, has now shifted her focus to OTT and films. She will be seen in an upcoming film, Murderbad . Stepping into a new chapter that marks her debut as the lead in a commercial Bollywood film. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'This is my film,' she says with excitement. 'Before this, when I did the film Dono, I was the parallel lead, but here I will be seen as a lead actress, so it's huge for me. ' Sharing about her role, she says, I play Isabelle who comes to India to travel and explore the country. She's lived in London all her life." Known to many as Suman from Ek Duje Ke Vaaste 2, she took a conscious leap from TV to web and now films. But it wasn't easy, 'I always wanted to do films. I think every person who moves to Mumbai to be an actor wants that. TV was a big opportunity, and I'm glad I did it. Even now, people remember me as Suman.' Her transition wasn't overnight. Having moved to Mumbai from Delhi in 2017, the path was filled with ups and downs. 'I'm the most impatient person. But when it came to work, I had to be patient. There were times when shows I shot for were never even released. And when that happens, you question yourself.I chose not to have a backup for acting. On tough days, it was tempting to go back home to my sister, my dog, parents, everyone's there—but I had to keep a strong mind and keep working hard. '
Pink Villa
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'Where Is the Guest?' — Murderbaad trailer, a film by 25-year-old Arnab Chatterjee teases a twisted romantic thriller set in Jaipur
The official trailer of Murderbaad, a new-age Hindi romantic thriller, is here and it's already sending chills. Helmed by 25-year-old Arnab Chatterjee (who was just 24 during filming), this debut feature is backed by Reliance Entertainment and boasts an intriguing mix of romance, mystery, and psychological drama. Set against the serene backdrop of a Rajasthani palace in Jaipur, Murderbaad kicks off with the sudden disappearance of a guest, unraveling into a maze of dark secrets and repressed desires. Leading the cast are acclaimed actors Sharib Hashmi, Amole Gupte, and Manish Chaudhari, along with Gully Boy's Nakul Roshan Sahdev and Kanikka Kapur of Dono fame. Each character seems to be hiding something, and no one is safe in this layered, pulse-pounding whodunit. Speaking about it, Arnab Chatterjee said, 'the Murderbaad journey started 5 years ago, when I wrote the two-pager while still in college. It's inspired by the romance and thrill I grew up watching, but I wanted to set that mood in a distinctly rooted setting. At its core, it's about the stories people bury to protect their identity. I'm grateful to have had such a talented cast and crew bring this vision to life.' The film boasts a powerful ensemble, featuring new talents Nakul Roshan Sahdev and Kanikka Kapur, along with veterans Sharib Hashmi, Manish Chaudhari, Amole Gupte, Aanjjan Srivastav, Vibha Chhibber among others. Cinematography by the legendary Binod Pradhan (Devdas, Rang De Basanti, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Kalank), editing by Dev Rao Jadhav (Badhai Ho, Maidaan, Kaala Paani), and action by Sham Kaushal (Gangs of Wasseypur, Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani), add to the film's high production value. Sharib Hashmi added, 'Despite being his debut Hindi feature film, Arnab left no stone unturned in bringing together a complete mix of fresh and extremely experienced members in the team. I've enjoyed every day on set. The film is very unique in its own way, both in terms of story as well as the way it got made, with a 24-year-old (at the time of shooting) director-producer being at the top of it. I pray for all the luck to our film, and wish Arnab all the success that he deserves in the future'. Amole Gupte, who plays a crucial character, shared, 'This young man, Arnab, all of 25, has managed to bring in industry veterans and mounted a whole film on his own shoulders. He has a unique way of approaching, and I was thrilled with his conviction, to which you can't say no. When you how to collaborate, you know how to approach life. I'm floored by the way he has done all of it!'.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sunny Deol once spoke about his long-standing decision to stay away from alcohol: 'I never understood it... it's so bitter, such bad smell'
Sunny Deol shared his reasons for abstaining from alcohol. He recalled disliking it after trying it once in England. His son, Rajveer, recounted a humorous incident. Sunny mistakenly thought Rajveer was drunk after one beer. Sunny spoke about discipline and family values. He acknowledged children make their own choices. Sunny will be seen in Lahore 1947. Sunny Deol once got candid about his personal choices—particularly his long-standing decision to stay away from alcohol. While promoting his son Rajveer's debut film Dono, the Gadar 2 star opened up about discipline, family values, and one memorable moment that involved a single beer and a lot of misunderstanding. In an interview with Mashable India, Sunny had shared his thoughts on alcohol consumption. He recalled trying alcohol for the first time during his time in England in an attempt to blend in socially. However, he found the experience unpleasant—disliking the bitter taste, strong smell, and resulting headache—and decided it wasn't for him. Rajveer also recalled a funny incident when his father mistakenly thought he was drunk after having just one beer. Rajveer shared that he had gone to retrieve his charger from beside Sunny's bed and accidentally tripped over a wire. Sunny, who was half-asleep, caught a whiff of the beer on Rajveer's breath and assumed he was intoxicated—prompting a reaction that left Rajveer laughing as he recalled the moment. When asked if he remembered the incident, Sunny—son of legendary actor Dharmendra—reflected on the value of discipline in his household. He shared that he didn't know when his sons began drinking, just as his own father wasn't aware of many things he did growing up. Sunny believes this sense of distance encourages discipline, acknowledging that children will ultimately make their own choices. He added that despite growing up in a strict family, he still did what he wanted—but never developed a liking for alcohol. Sunny is all set to appear next in Lahore 1947, a film produced by Aamir Khan and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The project was officially announced on the Instagram handle of Aamir Khan's production house.
