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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Girish Kumar, The Ramaiya Vastavaiya Star, Makes Rare Appearance
Last Updated: Girish Kumar sported a casual avatar, exuding charm in a white printed T-shirt and blue jeans, elevated with sneakers. In what left fans nostalgic, Girish Kumar was spotted out and about in the city. Paparazzi captured the actor when he was headed to a venue. While en route, Girish stopped for a moment to acknowledge the photographers stationed outside the venue and even interacted with them. Posing patiently for the paparazzi, Girish, with his infectious smile, reminded fans of the magic he created in Ramaiya Vastavaiya. The film marked Girish's Bollywood debut opposite Shruti Haasan. Girish Kumar sported a casual avatar, exuding charm in a white printed T-shirt and blue jeans, elevated with sneakers. Take a look at the post here: The video featuring the actor transported fans back to the times when Girish marked his debut with Ramaiya Vastavaiya. A fan wrote, 'Bro gave one hit and disappeared (sic)," whereas another commented, 'He made our childhood so beautiful and memorable (sic)." Girish Kumar is the producer of Kumar S Taurani's son. In the Prabhu Deva directorial Ramaiya Vastavaiya, he starred opposite Shruti Haasan. Sonu Sood, Randhir Kapoor, Poonam Dhillon, the late Vinod Khanna and others also played a key role in the film. A remake of the director's Telugu film Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, the romantic drama's music was a hit while the film performed just average at the box office. As for Girish, he garnered critical acclaim for his performance, earning nominations for Best Debut or Newcomer at three awards shows. After Ramaiya Vastavaiya, Girish was seen in only one film – Loveshhuda. The romantic comedy, released in 2016, featured him alongside Navneet Kaur Dhillon. After the film failed at the box office, Girish decided to quit acting, bidding adieu to the entertainment world. After leaving his acting career, Girish decided to join his family business. He began assisting his father and uncle in running the Tips empire. Now, Girish serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at their company, a major film production, distribution, and music company. It is valued at Rs 4,700 crore. Following his transition from a leading actor to a behind-the-scenes role, he now focuses on the distribution of numerous high-profile films. These films include the Ponniyin Selvan series, Sriram Raghavan's Merry Christmas and other upcoming projects. First Published:
The Hindu
26-04-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Award for best thesis in analytical chemistry
The Prof. K. Girish Kumar Endowment Award for the best thesis in analytical chemistry will be presented to Manish Kumar, postdoctoral researcher, Faculty of Biosciences and Technologies for Agriculture, Food and Environment, at the University of Teramo, Italy, here on April 28, 2025. The award was instituted in honour of Prof. Girish Kumar, former head of the Department of Applied Chemistry at the Cochin University of Science and Technology. It includes a cash prize of ₹15,000 and citation, according to a communication.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Biradahalli panchayat wins climate action award
1 2 Hassan: Biradahalli, a remote village in the district, was honoured with the Climate Action Special Panchayat Award at Madhubani, Bihar, on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day. Panchayat development officer (PDO) HR Girish Kumar received the award from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The panchayat received Rs 75 lakh as the prize money for its intervention towards making the panchayat zero carbon . This gram panchayat, located in Sakaleshapur taluk on the Sakaleshapur-Belur road, has won several awards for its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and its pro-environmental initiatives. According to PDO Girish Kumar, the award money will be utilised for buying an e-auto for garbage disposal and other green initiatives in the village, including the adoption of solar power for more public utility buildings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One Simple Spray = Sharper, Clearer Sound in Seconds Stop Hearing Loss Learn More Undo This gram panchayat was selected for the award for successfully implementing various green initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. According to the PDO, they took up the task of shifting to renewable energy sources for daily needs three years ago. "Ours is a small village with an annual revenue of Rs 12 lakh. Our population is 4,145," he said. "Our work started with the installation of a solar rooftop on the panchayat building. Through this, we were able to bring down the monthly electricity bill from Rs 1,500 to Rs 600-700," he said. Currently, everything from the rain gauging centre to the fence, CCTV, internet, and post office in the village runs on solar power. Twenty solar high mast street lights and 190 solar lights have been installed to reduce electricity usage," he said. "Our next goal is to power the hospital and anganwadi with solar energy," he said. The village also banned single-use plastic to keep the environment clean. Other green initiatives, like the plantation of 1 lakh saplings, garbage segregation at the source, and scientific waste disposal, have now made the gram panchayat eco-friendly, explained officials.
New Indian Express
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Girish Kumar Interview: The idea for Gangster Alla Prankster was sparked by a binge-watching spree
What happens when a prank-loving YouTuber lands in the middle of an underworld mess? Director Girish Kumar attempts to answer just that in his upcoming action-comedy , releasing across Karnataka on April 25. Backed by Wood Creepers, the film marks Girish's third directorial venture after Bhavachitra , and this time, he steps in front of the camera as well—playing the lead role of a YouTuber with a taste for dangerous fun. 'I had initially approached Danish Sait for this role, since he's known for his prank calls. But the dates didn't work out, and I didn't want to delay things further, so I decided to step into the prankster character myself,' says Girish. The idea for Gangster Alla Prankster was sparked by a binge-watching spree. 'I've always been fascinated by prank videos. I binge-watched plenty of them, and that eventually sparked the idea for this script,' he adds. 'But underneath the comedy, the film explores that strange space between fame and failure. It's about the advantage of disadvantage—how sometimes the very thing that puts you down can actually lift you up.' The film pits Girish's 'Prankster' against Tilak Shekar's 'Gangster', creating a sharp contrast between mischief and menace. 'Tilak is a vastly underrated actor. He has so much potential that hasn't been tapped into yet. Post , I felt he hadn't been given a chance to show his full range as a gangster—which he does in our film,' explains Girish. 'In fact, many of the characters are metaphorically inspired by insects. One's like a spider, another like a scorpion, and there's even a centipede-like character. It's a monster bug war—but in human form.' Set against the backdrop of the internet culture, the film also has subtle nods to self-employment and digital hustle. 'We don't say it out loud,' he adds, 'but there's a quiet commentary on how young people are making a living on platforms like YouTube and the kind of psychological toll—or growth—it can lead to.' The film, as Girish describes it, is a mass entertainer with layers. ' Gangster Alla Prankster will inspire those who feel stuck. It's fun, fast-paced, and strangely relatable.' The film stars Viranika Shetty as the heroine, alongside a lively ensemble cast including Yuva Kishore, Lokendra, Sooraj, Bala Rajwadi, Girish Bijjal, Honnavalli Krishna, Sangeetha Anil, Sundar, Majaa Talkies Pawan, Hanumanth Gowda, and Bhavani Prakash. Featuring four songs composed by John Kennedy, the film has cinematography by Ajay Kumar and editing by Ratheesh Kumar. Set to release in about 60 screens across the state, it is being distributed by Lilac. "A film, which is a rare mashup of YouTube culture and gangster drama, Gangster Alla Prankster might just be the surprise entertainer of the summer," Girish signs off.
