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India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Nagarjuna invites Revanth Reddy to younger son Akhil Akkineni-Zainab's wedding
Actor Nagarjuna extended his son Akhil Akkineni's wedding invitation to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at his Jubilee Hills residence. A picture of the Kuberaa actor with his wife and the bride's parents along with the chief minister went viral. Naguarjuna's family is now sending invitations ahead of the a viral photo on X, Nagarjuna, his wife Amala and Akhil's to-be bride Zainab Ravdjee 's parents are seen sharing a warm moment with Reddy after inviting him to the upcoming ceremony. This is the second wedding in the Akkineni household, months after Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's wedding. Nagarjuna invited Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to Akhil Akkineni-Zainab Ravdjee's wedding. advertisementAkhil is the half-brother to Naga, who is the son of Nagarjuna and Lakshmi Daggubati. The actor got engaged to Zainab in November. He will next be seen in Kishore Abburu 's 'Lenin.' While sharing a picture right after the engagement with Zainab on his Instagram handle, Akhil wrote, "Found my forever. Happy to announce that Zainab Ravdjee and I are happily engaged." Akhil Akkineni will tie the knot with Zainab Ravidjee on June 6, 2025. (Photo Credit: Instagram/akkineniakhil) Zainab is the daughter of industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee, a prominent figure in the construction industry. Her brother, Zain Ravdjee, serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of ZR Renewable Energy Pvt Ltd, a company focused on renewable energy solutions, reported by is known for creating abstract and impressionist works at art exhibitions. Her first major Indian art exhibition, titled "Reflections," was held in her hometown of Hyderabad, according to NDTV. She currently resides in Mumbai. Before entering into the creative world, she also had a brief stint with played the role of Naghma's friend in the late artist MF Hussain's 'Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities.' The movie featured Tabu and Kunal Kapoor in pivotal and Zainab's wedding will take place on June 6, 2025.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Nagarjuna Invites Telangana CM Revanth Reddy To Akhil Akkineni-Zainab Ravdjee's Wedding
Last Updated: Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni's son Akhil Akkineni is all set to get married to Zainab Ravdjee on June 6, 2025. Months after the grand wedding of Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala, the Akkineni household is gearing up for yet another wedding celebration! Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni's son Akhil Akkineni is all set to tie the knot with Zainab Ravdjee on Jun 6, 2025. With only a few days to go before the wedding, invitations are now being sent out. Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni, along with the bride's family recently visited Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at his Jubilee Hills residence to invite him for the wedding. A photo shared by Gulte on X (formerly Twitter) captures a warm moment as veteran actor Nagarjuna and his wife Amala Akkineni visited Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at his residence. The couple personally extended an invitation to the CM for the upcoming wedding of their son, Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee. Zainab's parents were also present during the visit. They were all seen posing cheerfully for a photograph. Check it out below! #AkhilAkkineni 's family #Nagarjuna and Amala, along with the bride's family, invited the Telangana CM #RevanthReddy to the wedding scheduled for June 6th. — Gulte (@GulteOfficial) May 31, 2025 Nagarjuna's younger son Akhil Akkineni got engaged to his ladylove Zainab Ravdjee last November, just before Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's wedding. Since their engagement, they have been in the limelight, and now fans are even more thrilled as their wedding date has been set. Akhil will tie the knot with Zainab Ravdjee on June 6, 2025. Reports indicate that the wedding preparations are in full swing. The couple intends to exchange vows in the presence of close family, friends, and notable figures from the film and political world. It is reported that Akhil's wedding might take place at his family-owned Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. There are also speculations about a destination wedding in Rajasthan. However, neither Akhil nor the Akkineni family has confirmed these details. Who Is Zainab Ravdjee? Zainab Ravdjee, Akhil Akkineni's fiancée, is a talented artist known for her beautiful and abstract paintings. She is the daughter of renowned industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee. Born in Hyderabad and currently residing in Mumbai, the 39-year-old artist has juggled her creative work with a brief acting career. She appeared in MF Hussain's film Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities alongside Tabu and Kunal Kapoor, playing the role of Naghma's friend. First Published:
News18
6 days ago
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- News18
Akhil Akkineni, Zainab Ravdjee To Get Married This June
Last Updated: Akhil Akkineni, Nagarjuna's younger son, will marry Zainab Ravdjee. They got engaged last November, before Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's wedding. Akhil Akkineni, Nagarjuna's younger son, is all set to marry Zainab Ravdjee. The two got engaged last November, just before Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's wedding. Since then, they've been in the spotlight, and now fans are even more excited as their wedding date has finally been confirmed. The actor will marry Zainab Ravdjee on June 6, 2025. Reports say that wedding preparations are in full swing. The couple plans to exchange vows in the presence of close family members, friends, and prominent personalities from the film and political worlds. According to reports, Akhil might get married at his family-owned Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. There's also talk that it could be a destination wedding in Rajasthan. However, neither Akhil nor the Akkineni family has officially confirmed anything yet. The wedding is expected to be a private event, similar to Akhil's brother Naga Chaitanya's ceremony. But there are rumours it might be a destination wedding, with a big reception later in Hyderabad if they choose another place. Although nothing is officially confirmed yet, fans are excited to find out what the couple has planned. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akhil Akkineni (@akkineniakhil) Akhil Akkineni's future wife, Zainab Ravdjee, is a talented artist famous for her beautiful and abstract paintings. She is the daughter of well-known industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee. Born in Hyderabad and now living in Mumbai, the 39-year-old artist has balanced her creative work with a short acting career. She acted in MF Hussain's film Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities alongside Tabu and Kunal Kapoor, playing the role of Naghma's friend. Nagarjuna first shared the news of Akhil and Zainab's engagement on social media last year. Posting heartfelt photos of the couple dressed in white, he expressed his joy, saying, 'We are thrilled to announce the engagement of our son, @AkhilAkkineni8, to our daughter-in-law-to-be Zainab Ravdjee! We couldn't be happier to welcome Zainab into our family. Please join us in congratulating the young couple and wishing them a lifetime filled with love, joy, and countless blessings." Akhil will next appear in the movie Lenin, directed by Murali Kishore Abburu. The film features Sreeleela as the female lead. This action drama is set to release in November 2025. First Published:
New Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Kunal Kapoor: The Comfortable Misfit
A multifaceted personality, actor-entrepreneur Kunal Kapoor is known for his remarkable work in films like MF Husain's Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities and Rang De Basanti . Currently, he is receiving positive feedback for his recent action thriller, Jewel Thief , starring Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat. In a candid conversation with CE, Kunal opens up about his upcoming Tollywood debut alongside Chiranjeevi, venturing into business with Ketto, one of India's largest crowdfunding platforms, and his passion for flying planes, racing cars, and writing. Tell us about your experience filming Jewel Thief and what drew you to the role. Jewel Thief is a fun, larger than life, rollercoaster ride. Lots of fun to make, and hopefully lots of fun for the audience to watch. What drew me to the role was the fact that it's very different from what I've done before. I usually get offered the roles of philosophers, poets, or peacemakers, but Vikram breaks that pattern completely. He's pure action over words. No poetic lines, just punch lines. Exploring this contained intensity has been an interesting creative shift for me. You will be working alongside Telugu star Chiranjeevi in your upcoming film. What are you looking forward to? It was amazing working with Chiranjeevi sir. He is generous, supportive and kind. I have been an admirer of his work for a long time, and now I'm also an admirer of the person. He is a superstar not just onscreen but also offscreen. What are your fond memories of Hyderabad? Hyderabad is an incredible blend of history and modernity. It can be quaint and has an old world charm, but it can be futuristic at the same time. I shot my first film Meenaxi here, because it was one of Hussain sir's favourite cities. So it'll always be special. How has your approach to acting evolved over the years? The biggest evolution has probably been that I've stopped trying to control every aspect of my performance and learned to trust the process more. Sometimes, the magic happens when you simply let go and allow yourself to be present in the moment. You've worked with some incredible directors. Is there a director or genre you still dream of exploring? I want to work with anyone that helps me push my limits and offers me a role that I haven't done before. As an actor, I feel ready for all kinds of genres and characters. I'm looking to take risks and hope to work with filmmakers who will be ready to do the same. How do you prepare emotionally and mentally for intense roles? There is never any one particular kind of way. Sometimes it could start with the body language and other times, with something as simple as the hairstyle and clothes. I think the script dictates the choices you make for the character, but the aim is always to reach some kind of truth and belief. Tell us about the spark behind co-founding Ketto. It was born out of a very simple idea, which was to build a bridge between people that can help and people that need helping, using technology. The name 'Ketto' comes from the words 'Key To Tomorrow', reflecting our belief that compassion and generosity hold the key to building a better future. As someone from the creative field, what was the biggest challenge you faced when stepping into the business world? The biggest challenge was learning an entirely new language and mindset. Creative decisions are often intuition-based, while business requires data-driven thinking and systematic approaches. Building credibility beyond my identity as an actor also took time and persistence. How do you balance the unpredictability of showbiz with the responsibilities of running a business? The key has been building strong teams that don't depend solely on my presence for day-to-day operations. I think it's also important to effectively segregate your time and be fully present in what you are doing, whether that's serving a character or a business. What's one key lesson entrepreneurship has taught you that acting never could? Entrepreneurship has taught me the value of measurable impact. In films, success can be subjective or measured in intangible ways, but in business, especially social entrepreneurship, you can actually quantify the lives you've touched. Knowing exactly how many families received medical treatment or how many children got education through the platform. If your life was made into a film, what would the title be? 'The Comfortable Misfit' — I've always felt like someone who doesn't quite fit into any one box, and I'm very comfortable with that. It would probably be a film about a person navigating multiple worlds, like acting, entrepreneurship, racing, and writing, all while trying to find meaning in the spaces between. What's something you enjoy doing that people wouldn't expect from Kunal Kapoor? I'm not sure about what people wouldn't expect. But I love flying planes, racing cars and writing. I also have a terrible sweet tooth. I'm fairly fit, but sugar is my kryptonite. Kunal's take Acting or entrepreneurship? Both, they feed different parts of my soul. Mountains or beaches? Beaches. I love the sand and sea. Intense drama or light comedy? Intense drama to watch, light comedy to live. Life's dramatic enough without adding more intensity to the daily mix.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Akhil Akkineni and fiancee Zainab Ravdjee spotted hand-in-hand at airport
Nagarjuna Akkineni 's younger son, Akhil Akkineni was recently spotted with his fiancee Zainab Ravdjee as they made a rare appearance together at the airport, walking hand-in-hand. The year 2024 has been a memorable one for the Akkineni family , with Akhil's elder brother Naga Chaitanya marrying actress Sobhita Dhulipala in December. While Akhil and Zainab were initially expected to marry in March 2025, the wedding plans seem to be taking a bit longer, as the couple prefers to keep their relationship private and away from the media glare. In the video shared on social media, Zainab caught fan's attention with her unique pastel and purple trench coat adorned with Hello Kitty motifs. As per a Pinkvilla report the designer piece priced at around Rs. 2.5 lakh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Who is Zainab Ravdjee? Zainab Ravdjee is an accomplished artist and lifestyle blogger based in Mumbai, originally from Hyderabad. She comes from a prominent family; her father Zulfi Ravdjee is a well-known industrialist, and her brother Zain Ravdjee heads a renewable energy company. Zainab has exhibited her abstract and impressionistic paintings internationally and has been involved in creative projects, including a role in the film Meenaxi: A Tale of Three Cities. Nagarjuna reaction Nagarjuna expressed his happiness over the engagement, praising Zainab's grace and artistic spirit, and warmly welcoming her into the family. During the announcement he wrote, "We are thrilled to announce the engagement of our son, @AkhilAkkineni8, to our daughter in law to be Zainab Ravdjee! We couldn't be happier to welcome Zainab into our family. Please join us to congratulate the young couple and wish them a lifetime filled with love, joy, and your countless blessings." On the professional front, Akhil is gearing up for a comeback after a brief hiatus. His upcoming film 'Lenin', directed by Murali Kishore Abburu, was announced on his 31st birthday. The movie stars Akhil alongside Sreeleela.
