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India Today
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Raashii Khanna teases intense new role with bruised BTS pics
Actor Raashii Khanna has created a buzz on social media after sharing behind-the-scenes photos from her upcoming project. The photos show Khanna in a battered and bruised look. The intense images, posted on her official Instagram handle, feature the actor in a simple T-shirt and black pants, with visible injuries on her nose and the post, Raashii wrote in the caption, "Some roles don't ask. They demand. Your body. Your breath. Your bruises. And when you become the storm, you don't flinch at the thunder. Coming soon (sic)." Raashii Khanna hints intense new role with bruised behind-the-scene pics (Photo Credit: Instagram/Raashii Khanna) advertisementWhile she didn't disclose the name of the upcoming project, fans have been quick to speculate that the photos could be from the sets of 'Farzi 2'. Since, it is the much-anticipated sequel to the hit OTT series 'Farzi', where she played a key role in the first to the speculation, reports suggest that 'Farzi 2' is slated to go on floors in 2026. The original series, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Bhuvan Arora, was a breakout OTT success. Raashii Khanna hints intense new role with bruised behind-the-scene pics (Photo Credit: Instagram/Raashii Khanna) Raashii has reportedly undergone rigorous physical training and stunt preparation for this mysterious new role. She was recently seen in 'The Sabarmati Report', a politically charged drama based on real events, alongside Vikrant Massey and Riddhi Dogra. The film is based on the Godhra train burning incident of 27 February 2002, which involved the Sabarmati Express to that, she starred in the Tamil film 'Aghathiyaa'. The actor is set to appear next in 'Telusu Kada', directed by popular stylist Neeraja Kona in her directorial debut. It explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and self-love. The film also stars Siddu Jonnalagadda, Srinidhi Shetty and Viva Harsha in the lead Watch
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Raashii Khanna: Some roles don't ask, they demand your body and bruises
Mumbai: Actress Raashii Khanna shared her latest behind-the-scenes glimpses from her upcoming project and said that some roles demand everything. Raashii took to Instagram, where she shared a slew of images. In the photographs, the actress appeared bruised, bloodied, and intensely focused. She could be seen in a simple T-shirt and black pants, with the visible injuries on her nose and hand. For the caption, she wrote: 'Some roles don't ask. They demand. Your body. Your breath. Your bruises. And when you become the storm, you don't flinch at the thunder. Coming soon…' Raashii has undergone rigorous physical training and stunt preparation for this project. Most recently, she took on the role of a determined journalist in The Sabarmati Report, a political drama film, based on true events, with direction by Ranjan Chandel, later replaced by Dheeraj Sarna. It is based on the Godhra train burning incident of 27 February 2002, involving Sabarmati Express train. It also stars Vikrant Massey and Riddhi Dogra. In other news, the actress recently featured in Farah Khan's YouTube vlog, where she shared she was initially 'not interested' for 'Madras Cafe', which marked her debut in cinema in 2013. 'I ran away from the first audition. There were a lot of people. It was an ad. It was a lip gloss ad. I was scared seeing so many people. I was always very shy,' Raashii said. To which, Farah replied: 'It wasn't Mukesh Chabra?' 'No. They sent me to small auditions,' said Raashii, who added: ' There were auditions. But they didn't call a lot of people. There were no open auditions. I got an ad. I got a call from casting director Jogi Ji. Jogi Ji said Madras Cafe casting is happening.' 'I said 'I am not interested in films. I don't want to do it. I am here for a time pass'. I refused twice. The third time I said out of respect,' Raashii said.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raashii Khanna tells why she was initially 'not interested' for 'Madras Cafe'
Actress Raashii Khanna revealed that she was initially not interested in auditioning for her debut film " Madras Cafe ", which released in 2013 and featured John Abraham as the lead. It was in Farah Khan 's YouTube show, where the actress made the revelation along with making her favourite recipe of "kale chane ka pulao". "I ran away from the first audition. There were a lot of people. It was an ad. It was a lip gloss ad. I was scared seeing so many people. I was always very shy," Raashii said. To which, Farah replied: "It wasn't Mukesh Chabra?" "No. They sent me to small auditions," said Raashii, who added: " There were auditions. But they didn't call a lot of people. There were no open auditions. I got an ad. I got a call from casting director Jogi Ji. Jogi Ji said Madras Cafe casting is happening." "I said 'I am not interested in films. I don't want to do it. I am here for a time pass'. I refused twice. The third time I said out of respect," Raashii said. "Madras Cafe" is a political action thriller film directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Shoojit Sircar . The film also stars Nargis Fakhri . The film is set in the late 1980s and early 1990s, during the time of Indian intervention in the Sri Lankan civil war and assassination of Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi . The film revolves around an Indian soldier who is appointed by the intelligence agency R&AW to head covert operations in Jaffna shortly after the Indian peace-keeping force was forced to withdraw. Farah found it unbelievable that Raashii said no. "People are dying to go for a movie audition," Farah added and also asked "After the audition, you got a film?" "That was my first film. After that, I started getting films from the south." Raashii then said that the languages she knows are "Punjabi, Hindi, English, Tamil and Telugu." "You could have been in the embassy. As an interpreter or something like that," said a stunned Farah. Raashii added: "The idea was I wanted to be an IAS officer. But now I feel like even as an actor, we can do so much for people. That was the idea. I am happy to be an actor." --IANS dc/
The Print
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
'I hope we fight this as a nation and come back strong,' Raashii Khanna on Pahalgam terror attack
The attack, which took place at the picturesque Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22, has left the nation in shock and grief. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 26 (ANI): In the wake of the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, Bollywood celebrities and public figures have come forward to express their condemnation and solidarity. Actor Raashii Khanna, who recently appeared in the movie 'The Sabarmati Report,' spoke out against the violence, expressing deep sorrow over the incident. 'I condemn violence. Every human being is condemning violence,' she said, adding, 'I have seen some videos. I think anyone who has seen them will be heartbroken. I think we all did not expect this to happen. But it has affected our country. It has affected its citizens. I have been following the news and it is heart-breaking. And I condemn violence.' Raashii went on to express her heartfelt support for the families affected by the attack. 'I deeply give my support and love to the families who are grieving,' she said, adding, 'I hope we fight this as a nation and come back strong.' Earlier, actor Suniel Shetty also urged Indian citizens to support Kashmir's tourism industry by planning their next holiday in the state. Speaking to the media at the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2025 ceremony, Shetty urged people to show solidarity and defiance against terrorism. 'Hume nagrik ki taraf se ek hi karna hah, hume ye decide krna hah ki aaj se humaari agli chutti jo hogi, voh kashmir me hi hogi aur kahi nhi hogi. Unko ye dikhana hahi ki hume darr nhi hai, aur vakayi me darr nhi hai (As a citizen, we have to do one thing. We have to decide that our next holiday will be in Kashmir and nowhere else. We have to show them that we are not scared, and we truly are not scared),' he said. Suniel also offered his personal support to the authorities, saying that he was ready to visit Kashmir as a tourist or an artist if needed. 'Maine khud phone kr ke bola hai ki agar kal aapko lagta hai ki hume vhaa aana hah, tourist ke haisiyat se ya artist ki haisiyat se hume vha shooting krna hai ya ghoomne jaana hai, hum aayenge,' he added, expressing his willingness to contribute to the region's recovery in any way possible. The tragic terror attack has heightened security concerns in Kashmir, leading to a surge in military activity. Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi arrived in Udhampur on Friday to review the security situation at the Northern Command headquarters. He was briefed by senior military officials on the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sensitive areas in the Kashmir Valley. The Army has launched several operations to neutralise terrorists in the region following the Pahalgam attack. On Friday, security forces killed a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist associate, Altaf Lalli, during an encounter in Bandipora, while two security personnel were injured in the exchange of fire. Despite the ongoing military efforts, tensions remain high, with continued clashes along the LoC. In response to the attack, the Indian government has taken decisive diplomatic measures. The government announced the suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals and ordered the withdrawal of several military advisors from the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi. Additionally, India halted the Indus Waters Treaty signed in 1960 in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that the Defence/Military, Naval, and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission were declared Persona Non Grata, with a one-week deadline to leave India. India will also withdraw its Defence, Navy, and Air Advisors from Islamabad, and reduce the number of support staff in both High Commissions. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India.com
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Raashii Khanna On Pahalgam Terror Attack: We Have To Show Them...
Mumbai: In the wake of the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, Bollywood celebrities and public figures have come forward to express their condemnation and solidarity. The attack, which took place at the picturesque Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22, has left the nation in shock and grief. Actor Raashii Khanna, who recently appeared in the movie 'The Sabarmati Report,' spoke out against the violence, expressing deep sorrow over the incident. "I condemn violence. Every human being is condemning violence," she said, adding, "I have seen some videos. I think anyone who has seen them will be heartbroken. I think we all did not expect this to happen. But it has affected our country. It has affected its citizens. I have been following the news and it is heart-breaking. And I condemn violence." Raashii went on to express her heartfelt support for the families affected by the attack. "I deeply give my support and love to the families who are grieving," she said, adding, "I hope we fight this as a nation and come back strong." #WATCH | Mumbai | On #PahalgamTerrorAttack, actor Raashii Khanna says, "I condemn the violence. I have seen a few videos, and whoever watches that, it will break their heart... It has affected our country. I hope that we fight this as a nation and come back strong." (25/04) — ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2025 Earlier, actor Suniel Shetty also urged Indian citizens to support Kashmir's tourism industry by planning their next holiday in the state. Speaking to the media at the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2025 ceremony, Shetty urged people to show solidarity and defiance against terrorism. "Hume nagrik ki taraf se ek hi karna hah, hume ye decide krna hah ki aaj se humaari agli chutti jo hogi, voh kashmir me hi hogi aur kahi nhi hogi. Unko ye dikhana hahi ki hume darr nhi hai, aur vakayi me darr nhi hai (As a citizen, we have to do one thing. We have to decide that our next holiday will be in Kashmir and nowhere else. We have to show them that we are not scared, and we truly are not scared)," he said. Suniel also offered his personal support to the authorities, saying that he was ready to visit Kashmir as a tourist or an artist if needed. "Maine khud phone kr ke bola hai ki agar kal aapko lagta hai ki hume vhaa aana hah, tourist ke haisiyat se ya artist ki haisiyat se hume vha shooting krna hai ya ghoomne jaana hai, hum aayenge," he added, expressing his willingness to contribute to the region's recovery in any way possible. The tragic terror attack has heightened security concerns in Kashmir, leading to a surge in military activity. Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi arrived in Udhampur on Friday to review the security situation at the Northern Command headquarters. He was briefed by senior military officials on the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sensitive areas in the Kashmir Valley. The Army has launched several operations to neutralise terrorists in the region following the Pahalgam attack. On Friday, security forces killed a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist associate, Altaf Lalli, during an encounter in Bandipora, while two security personnel were injured in the exchange of fire. Despite the ongoing military efforts, tensions remain high, with continued clashes along the LoC. In response to the attack, the Indian government has taken decisive diplomatic measures. The government announced the suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals and ordered the withdrawal of several military advisors from the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi. Additionally, India halted the Indus Waters Treaty signed in 1960 in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that the Defence/Military, Naval, and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission were declared Persona Non Grata, with a one-week deadline to leave India. India will also withdraw its Defence, Navy, and Air Advisors from Islamabad, and reduce the number of support staff in both High Commissions.
