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Time of India
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I love roles where there is more to it than meets the eye: Samvedna Suwalka
Samvedna Suwalka Samvedna Suwalka , who was recently seen in the Ram Kapoor and Mona Singh-starrer web series Mistry, says it is a 'really exciting phase' in her career. The actress, who has done Bollywood films like Fighter and Drishyam 2, was in Ahmedabad recently for the muhurat of her Gujarati film Get Set Go. She shares, 'I am eagerly waiting for three Hindi films to release, which are very different from each other. In Bicycle Thief, I play a Dalit woman facing discrimination; in Ahuti, I play an NRI living in London and then there is Ek Ruka Hua Faisla.' 'Excited about doing action in my latest Gujarati film' Talking about Get Set Go, Samvedna, who has done Gujarati films like Nikki, Natsamrat and Bey Yaar, shares, 'I am excited about doing action and that was the primary reason for taking it up. Also, I said yes because Jhinal (Belani), who has written the film, reached out to me. It's a terrific cast and the story is very interesting. This has been a very good year for Gujarati cinema, and it is heartening to see that the kind of stories, level of production, professionalism, everything is going up. This is a great time for regional cinema.' She is enjoying shooting in Ahmedabad. 'Ahmedabad feels like home away from home. I am trying to catch up with my friends. I love eating dal dhokli at my favourite restaurant here. Being in Ahmedabad also means relishing fafda with papaya chutney and khaman. Deepak Tijori sir (her co-star) is also relishing these snacks with us,' she says. 'Playing a negative character unlocked another level in my craft' Samvedna, who was appreciated for her first negative role (inGyaarah Gyaarah) last year, says, 'That character unlocked another level in my craft. It was a liberating experience because I didn't know playing a villain was so much fun. I want to play more dark and complex characters. I love playing characters where there is more to it than meets the eye. It was fun to play a role (in Mistry) where she turns out to be something completely different at the end. The fun here was to not play her like a villain or a negative character. I loved working with so many amazing and experienced actors.' 'I believe it's an act of courage to ask for help' The actress, who went through a phase of acute anxiety not too long ago, has been vocal about the need to normalize talking about mental health. She says, 'Talking about mental health should be celebrated. You must seek help and take care of yourself mentally and physically. I have always admired people who were honest about their struggles and when it was my turn, I decided to speak about what I believed in. If it helps even one person, it will be worth it. ' 'I am no longer ashamed of my body' Samvedna, who lived with a deformity for 10 years (from the age of 13 to 23), grew up thinking that her body was not normal. But finally, she has overcome that thought and recently, she felt confident enough to post her bikini pictures on social media, captioning it as 'a huge milestone.' She shares, 'I have never spoken publicly about this but now, I am more comfortable and accepting of my journey and my life. While growing up, it was an isolating experience and I would spend hours on Google, searching for people who had a similar condition and if they made it in life. ' She adds, 'Now, I am at peace with who I am, what I was given and what I had to deal with. Each one of us has a story and now, I accept mine with grace. I am no longer ashamed of my body. I am speaking out about it for the 13-year-old Samvedna, who desperately wanted to know if she was going to be ok.'
Time of India
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I was typecast as a commercial actor during my prime: Deepak Tijori
Written by: Ancela Jamindar , who was in Ahmedabad recently for the muhurat of Get Set Go, is excited about doing a Gujarati film after a long time. The Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar actor shares, 'I did a Gujarati film (Hun Tu Ne Ramtudi) more than two decades ago. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I have been watching Gujarati films and fortunately, things have changed for the better and interesting concepts are being explored. I was offered a couple of other films prior to Get Set Go, but I felt I should explore this one. Ahmedabad has changed a lot over the years, but I have always enjoyed coming here. The city has a rich culture, with the right blend of modernity, and I love the people. Whenever I am here, I never miss eating dal dhokli, which is among my favourite dishes.' 'After almost 20 years, I am reinventing myself' Talking about how he was stereotyped as an actor, he says, 'I always wanted to do contemporary films which were out of the box, but I was typecast as a commercial actor during my prime. I grew up watching actors like Naseer sahab (Naseeruddin Shah) and Om Puri sahab, and I had a theatre background. Once, I met Govind Nihalani and asked if I could work in his films. He told me that I could never work with him as I was recognised as a highly commercial actor. This had such a big impact on me that I never approached any makers of art films, as I didn't know how to change this perception.' He adds, 'Now, after almost 20 years, I am reinventing myself with a new look in Veena Bakshi's Ittarr. I always wanted to do such films, the kind that Irrfan did. Once, I even met Irrfan to discuss a film on these lines, but unfortunately, it was too late. Now, I am getting opportunities to experiment. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now I want to do roles which suit my age and have depth. I would love to do a sequel of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar with Aamir (Khan). It should be a continuation of the story. May be, we can play headmasters of rival schools. With Shah Rukh Khan in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa 'After the slump, I'm now ready with interesting films' Recently, he was nominated for the Best Actor award at the Independent Short Awards, Los Angeles, for his short film Echoes of Us. He shares, 'I wrote and acted in it as I wanted to explore something beyond stereotypical roles like playing a father or other supporting roles. I wrote this movie in English as I did not want to limit it to regional languages, as it then gets considered in the foreign language category at international film festivals, thus limiting the scope. This movie received laurels at film festivals, and I was excited to be nominated for the Best Actor award.' While he has also directed and produced films, he says, 'My passion has always been acting. But I took a step back intentionally as I was swayed into the wrong kinds of roles. I put myself in a bracket where producers did not bank on me. Once, when Bhatt sahab (Mahesh Bhatt) tried to offer me a lead role, producers said that I can't be a hero. I idolised Sanjeev Kumar and dreamt of the kind of roles he played in films like Trishul and Sholay. After the slump, I'm now ready with interesting films. I hope directors offer me more character roles suitable for my age. I don't want to play just a father.' Asked about his thoughts on the OTT boom, he shares, 'OTT is a haven for hidden talents and artistes who never got recognition. There are many stories that can't be told on the big screen due to time limits, and OTT doesn't have this constraint. It has its pros and cons. Audiences now know that even if they don't watch a film in theatres, they can watch it on OTT after a month.' 'I fully support Deepika Padukone 's demand for an eight-hour workday' Recently, Deepak had supported Deepika Padukone's decision to opt out of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's next film due to a disagreement over working hours. He says, 'I fully support her demand for an eight-hour workday because she wanted to spend time with her child. She has worked in 12-hour shifts in the past. It (working hours) should be one's individual decision and she shouldn't suffer because she is a mother. While there are factors like budget, time, and availability constraints, I feel these things can be managed. Earlier, actresses had to give up acting after marriage or having kids, but the industry has evolved, and we need to be more progressive.'
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Ranquelino, Pantazi, Star Of Night, Trakila, Ramiel and Andre catch the eye
Ranquelino, Pantazi, Star Of Night, Trakila, Ramiel and Andre caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (May 27). Inner sand: 600m: Galway Girl (Vishal) 39.5. Strode out well. Einaudi (Darshan) 40. Moved well. Corte Madera (—) 39.5. Shaped well. Outer sand: 600m: Glorious King (Peter) 43. Worked well. Wings Of Fury (—), Seneca (-) 42. Former finished two lengths ahead. Lucero (Vivek) 44.5. Easy. Frederika (rb) 45.5. Moved freely. 1000m: Auctav (Chetan K), Get Set Go (Salman K) 1-15, 600/42.5. They pleased. Eastern Gold (R. Pradeep) 1-11.5, 600/41.5. Impressed. Moonlite Rose (Likith), La Quinta (-) 1-15, 600/45. Former finished three lengths ahead. Magnetic (Saqlian) 1-11, 600/41. A fine display. Eleanora (Vaibhav), Ad Meliora (Siddaraju) 1-15, 600/44. They finished level. Ranquelino (R. Pradeep) 1-11.5, 600/41.5. Moved fluently. Andre (P. Trevor) 1-9.5, 600/41. Moved attractively. Excellent Lass (Suraj), Ashwa Kali Bhani (Prabhakaran) 1-9, 600/41.5. Former finished six lengths ahead. Sicyon (Shreyas) 1-16, 600/44. In fine trim. Pacific Heights (Likith) 1-13, 600/43. Moved impressively. Ramiel (Abhay S) 1-10.5, 600/41. Pleased. Romping Home (Yash), Multi Success (Neeraj) 1-15, 600/43. Former finished four lengths ahead. Kyoto (Vishal) 1-14, 600/43. In fine condition. Pantazi (Hasib) 1-11, 600/40.5. A fine display. Hurricane Bay (Likith), Petaluma (-) 1-14.5, 600/43.5. Former finished two lengths ahead. Champions Way (Suraj) 1-16, 600/45. Moved on the bit. Trakila (Tejeshwar), Polka Dot (-) 1-13, 600/40. Former finished four lengths ahead. Kerry Gold (Neeraj) 1-13.5, 600/41.5. Impressed. 1200m: Lightning Blitz (Suraj), Star Concept (rb) 1-29.5, 1,000/1-11.5, 600/42. They shaped well. Vyasa (Antony) 1-30.5, 1,000/1-12, 600/42.5. In fine trim. Power Of Gold (Saqlian) 1-31, 1,000/1-12.5, 600/43. Moved impressively. 1400m: Supernatural (G. Vivek) 1-45.5, 1,200/1-30, 1,000/1-15, 600/46. Easy. Supreme Success (Rayan), Republican Star (Koshi K) 1-40, (1,400-600) 53.5. Former impressed. Secret Saint (P. Trevor) 1-41, 1,200/1-25.5, 1,0001-10, 600/41. A pleasing display. Matisse (G. VIvek) 1-45, 1,200/1-30, 1,000/1-15.5, 600/45. Moved on the bit. Cherie Chevalier (-), Black Dust (-) 1-45.5, 1,200/1-28.5, 1,000/1-13, 600/42. Former finished three lengths ahead. Assimilate (-) 1-43, (1,400-600) 56. Eased up. Star Of Night (Neeraj) 1-40, 1,200/1-25, 1,000/1-10.5, 600/40.5. Catch the eye. Gate practice — inner sand: 1200m: Adornment (R. Pradeep) 1-22, (1,200-600) 40.5. Jumped out well. Scent Of Rain (P. Trevor), Don Carlos (Darshan) 1-22, (1,200-600) 40.5. Former finished five lengths ahead. Khazana (Antony) 1-23, (1,200-600) 40. Took a good jump. LG's Script (Koshi K), Force Of Nature (rb) 1-25, (1,200-600) 39.5. Former finished two lengths ahead. Rightly Noble (Suhas), Jade Mountain (rb) 1-32, (1,200-600) 46.5. Former finished eight lengths ahead. Enola Holmes (Neeraj), Surprise Fantasy (Likith) 1-20.5, (1,200-600) 41. They jumped out smartly. Goodwill (Hindu S), Paulite Warrior (Vishal) 1-23.5, (1,200-600) 41.5. Former finished three lengths ahead. Highland Dream (Ajinkya) 1-26.5, (1,200-600) 43.5. Jumped out well. Crown Drive (Arjun) 1-19, (1,200-600) 42. Impressed. Thutmose (Chetan K), My Solitaire (Salman K) 1-21.5, (1,200-600) 40. Former finished six lengths ahead. Sekhmet (rb), Sea Jack (rb) 1-22.5, (1,200-600) 41.5. Former finished five lengths ahead. Magestic Persona (A. Ramu), Lots Of Luck (R. Pradeep) 1-27.5, (1,200-600) 47. Former finished about a distance ahead. Call Me Trinity (rb), Togo (Vishal) 1-27, (1,200-600) 45. Keitaro (Saqlian), Mrs. Brando (I. Chisty), Vistoria Belle (rb), Ksepiman (-) 1-24.5, (1,200-600) 40. First two named impressed. Victoria Doressani (Rozario), Blue Storm (Arvind), Zayana (Pavan) 1-24, (1,200-600) 43. They jumped out well. Indian Brocade (Suraj), Blind Faith (rb) 1-23.5, (1,200-600) 40. Former finished four lengths ahead. Crimson Flame (Tauseef), Adelanto (Rajesh K) 1-23.5, (1,200-600) 38.5. Former finished four lengths ahead. Rise And Reign (Peter), Brilliant Star (Saqlian) 1-19.5, (1,200-600) 40.5. They took a smart jump and finished level. Casteel (Yash), Global Influence (rb) 1-21, (1,200-600) 38.5. Former showed out. Midnight Blue (Suraj), Queen Of Kings (Siddaraju) 1-21.5, (1,200-600) 38.5. Former finished six lengths ahead. Sea Glory (Vikrant), Assurances (Vaibhav) 1-21.5, (1,200-600) 38.5. Former finished four lengths ahead. War Enyo (Shinde), Benzema (Afsar), Triple Star (Salman K) 1-25, (1,200-600) 40.5. They jumped out well. Beast Royale (Laxman S), Tyaaraa (I. Chisty) 1-28.5, (1,200-600) 41. They finished level. Tripple V (N. Darshan), Sunlit Path (rb), Acantha (R. Pradeep) 1-21, (1,200-600) 40. Tripple V impressed.
