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India Today
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shiva Rajkumar condemns online abuse against Ramya, expresses support: We're with you
Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar and his wife, Geetha, have condemned the online harassment against actor-politician Ramya. Recently, she filed a complaint with the Bengaluru commissioner accusing individuals of misusing photographs and issuing rape and death threats. The actor was at the receiving end of derogatory comments, notably from followers of actor 'Bhairathi Ranagal' actor has publicly supported Ramya, condemning the language used against her. In a post written in Kannada, he and his wife posted, "The words used against Ramya are condemnable. It is not right to speak that way about any woman; We should not tolerate it," expressing solidarity with her stance against the derogatory further added, "Women must be respected as mothers, sisters, daughters, wives - and above all, as individuals." With social media being a formidable platform, Shiva Rajkumar highlighted its potential for constructive use rather than spreading hate and animosity. He reiterated, "Social media is a very powerful tool. It should be used for one's growth, not to hurl abuses or spread hatred and jealousy. Your stance is right, Ramya. We will always stand with you always."In a gesture of gratitude, Ramya responded to Shiva Rajkumar's support with, "Thank you Shivanna! Means a lot!" acknowledging his and his wife's support. The controversy has also drawn the attention of the Karnataka State Women's Commission, which has urged the police to take action against such accounts. Speaking to India Today, Ramya said, "It's pathetic, and it's also very sad because abusing women has become the norm, and they're getting away with it."The police are investigating the matter.- Ends
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
63-year-old Shiva Rajkumar upstages young Kireeti, Sreeleela with his dance. Watch
Radhakrishna Reddy's Kireeti Reddy, Sreeleela and Genelia D'Souza-starrer Junior will be released in theatres on 18 July. The pre-release event of the film was held in Bengaluru with Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar as the chief guest. When the actor took to the stage to dance with the lead stars, he managed to upstage them with ease. Shiva Rajkumar followed Kireeti's steps as they danced with Sreeleela on stage at Junior event. Shiva Rajkumar upstages Kireeti, Sreeleela A song from Junior titled Viral Vayyari shows Kireeti and Sreeleela dancing energetically. The actors recreated the hook step from the song on stage and were joined by Shiva, who was aping Kireeti's moves. While initially looking hesitant to join in, the star seemed to have found his groove as he continued to dance even after Kireeti and Sreeleela stopped dancing, leading them to cheer for him. Even the anchor at the event couldn't help but let out a cheer. Fans also seemed to think that the 63-year-old didn't just match the energy of the actors in their early 20s, he upstaged them. One of them commented, 'Kannada swag + Viral vibes = Explosion on stage! Shivanna still got the moves.' Another wrote, 'Wow. Shivarajkumar is evergreen Hero.' A fan recollected that Shiva was always a good dancer, 'Shiva Rajkumar was always a great dancer, love you sir!' Shiva Rajkumar's health issues In November last year, after weeks of speculation, Shiva confirmed to fans that he's receiving treatment for an issue he didn't specify then. In December the same year, he flew to the US to have a cancerous bladder removed. He returned to India in 2025 and, to the relief of fans, declared that he was now cancer-free. This did not stop him from working, as before heading to the US, he completed shooting for 45 while undergoing chemotherapy. Shiva will soon star in Buchi Babu Sana's Peddi with Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor as his co-stars. Apart from 45, he will soon also star in the Kannada films Uttarakaanda and Bhairavana Kone Paata. He will also reprise his role for Nelson Dilipkumar's Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2.
India Gazette
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Shiva Rajkumar recalls his bond with late actress B Sarojadevi , says
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): Actor Shiva Rajkumar expressed his pain over the passing away of legendary actress B Saroja Devi in Bengaluru and recalled his bond with her. While talking to mediapersons, he said, 'There are a lot of memories, because she has seen me from the time I was born. So there is a lot of bondage with Sarojadevi. I think we can't forget her in a lifetime.' He added that she was not just a remarkable actor but also a good human being. 'Not that she is a superstar, that is secondary. Primary is a very good human being who showed love and affection, like a mother. So I can say I lost my other mother, I can say. She acted in almost all Indian languages. All languages she has acted...' Sarojadevi, who has acted in about 200 films in Tamil Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films over seven decades passed away at the age of 87. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah paid tribute to the late actress in his post, 'The news of the passing of senior Kannada actress B. Sarojadevi has caused deep sorrow. She had acted in approximately 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, earning fame as the goddess of acting. The moment one mentions Sarojadevi, her captivating performances in films like Kittur Chennamma, Babruvahana, and Annathangi come to mind,' he wrote on added, 'Her departure, having entertained audiences for decades through refined films, is a significant loss to Indian cinema. I pray that Sarojadevi's soul finds peace. My condolences to her grieving family and fans,' he wrote on X. Sarojadevi got her big break with her Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa (1955). She made her Telugu film debut with Pandurang Mahathyam (1957) and acted in several successful films until the late 1970s. The Tamil film Nadodi Mannan (1958) established her as one of the top actresses in Tamil cinema. After her marriage in 1967, she remained the second most sought-after actress in Tamil films until 1974, while she continued to be a top actress in Telugu and Kannada cinema from 1958 to 1980. She also acted in Hindi films, starting with Paigham (1959) until the acted in 161 consecutive films as the female lead between 1955 and 1984. Born on January 7, 1938, in Bengaluru, she acted with Dr. Rajkumar, Kalyankumar, and Udayakumar in Kannada. In Telugu, she acted with A. Nageswara Rao, N.T. Rama Rao. In Tamil, she acted with Gemini Ganesan, Sivaji Ganesan in 22 hit films, and with M.G. Ramachandran in 26 hit films. Sarojadevi, who acted in Hindi alongside Dilip Kumar, Rajendra Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, and Sunil Dutt. Sarojadevi was awarded the Padma Shri in 1969 and the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1992. She also received an honorary doctorate from Bangalore University and the Kalaimamani Award of Tamil Nadu. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. (ANI)
Mint
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Shiva Rajkumar recalls his bond with late actress B Sarojadevi , says 'Cant forget her in a lifetime'
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): Actor Shiva Rajkumar expressed his pain over the passing away of legendary actress B Saroja Devi in Bengaluru and recalled his bond with her. While talking to mediapersons, he said, "There are a lot of memories, because she has seen me from the time I was born. So there is a lot of bondage with Sarojadevi. I think we can't forget her in a lifetime." He added that she was not just a remarkable actor but also a good human being. "Not that she is a superstar, that is secondary. Primary is a very good human being who showed love and affection, like a mother. So I can say I lost my other mother, I can say. She acted in almost all Indian languages. All languages she has acted..." Sarojadevi, who has acted in about 200 films in Tamil Kannada, Telugu and Hindi films over seven decades passed away at the age of 87. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah paid tribute to the late actress in his post, "The news of the passing of senior Kannada actress B. Sarojadevi has caused deep sorrow. She had acted in approximately 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema, earning fame as the goddess of acting. The moment one mentions Sarojadevi, her captivating performances in films like Kittur Chennamma, Babruvahana, and Annathangi come to mind," he wrote on added, "Her departure, having entertained audiences for decades through refined films, is a significant loss to Indian cinema. I pray that Sarojadevi's soul finds peace. My condolences to her grieving family and fans," he wrote on X. Sarojadevi got her big break with her Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa (1955). She made her Telugu film debut with Pandurang Mahathyam (1957) and acted in several successful films until the late 1970s. The Tamil film Nadodi Mannan (1958) established her as one of the top actresses in Tamil cinema. After her marriage in 1967, she remained the second most sought-after actress in Tamil films until 1974, while she continued to be a top actress in Telugu and Kannada cinema from 1958 to 1980. She also acted in Hindi films, starting with Paigham (1959) until the acted in 161 consecutive films as the female lead between 1955 and 1984. Born on January 7, 1938, in Bengaluru, she acted with Dr. Rajkumar, Kalyankumar, and Udayakumar in Kannada. In Telugu, she acted with A. Nageswara Rao, N.T. Rama Rao. In Tamil, she acted with Gemini Ganesan, Sivaji Ganesan in 22 hit films, and with M.G. Ramachandran in 26 hit films. Sarojadevi, who acted in Hindi alongside Dilip Kumar, Rajendra Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, and Sunil Dutt. Sarojadevi was awarded the Padma Shri in 1969 and the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1992. She also received an honorary doctorate from Bangalore University and the Kalaimamani Award of Tamil Nadu. She received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. (ANI)
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shiva Rajkumar lauds Kireeti Reddy and Sreeleela at 'Junior' Kannada pre-release event
Picture Credit: X The upcoming youthful entertainer 'Junior' is marking the acting debut of Janardhan Reddy's son Kireeti Reddy . Veteran actor Shiva Rajkumar , who is known for encouraging fresh talent in the industry, spoke warmly about his association with the Reddy family and expressed pride in Kireeti's debut. Bengaluru event graced by Kannada superstar According to a report by 123Telugu, as part of the pre-release promotions, a grand event was hosted in Bengaluru on Sunday evening, where Kannada cinema's beloved superstar Shiva Rajkumar graced the stage as the chief guest. Praise for Kireeti's performance "I have known Kireeti since he was a child," said Shiva Rajkumar, addressing the packed crowd. "I've watched the teaser and songs of Junior. He has performed and danced very well. The industry is all set to welcome a promising new talent in him." The Kannada-Telugu bilingual film, directed by Radha Krishna, also stars popular actresses Sreeleela and Genelia Deshmukh in a leading role. The veteran actor didn't hold back his praise for the film's lead actress either. "Sreeleela is a phenomenal dancer. Her chemistry with Kireeti in the film looks fantastic," he said, also applauding Genelia Deshmukh for her portrayal in a significant role. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo "Genelia is a wonderful human being. She has done a great job in the movie." Shiva Rajkumar also took a moment to appreciate senior actor Ravichandran, who plays a pivotal role in 'Junior', "His character in the movie will stand out. Director Radha Krishna has helmed the project like a veteran." The film is scheduled to be released on July 18. The film is being released in multiple languages, including Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. In other news, the Hyderabad pre-release is expected to be attended by Jr NTR as the chief guest.
