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Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Jaya Bachchan Joked: I'm Amitabh's 'Last Priority',Maybe 'Someone Else' Comes Before Me
In a delightfully candid moment on 'Rendezvous with Simi Garewal', Jaya Bachchan teased her husband Amitabh Bachchan, saying she is not his priority. Jaya further said that he places his parents and his children before then quipped that he might only be romantic with 'someone else'. Read More
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kangana Ranaut once revealed plans to quit the film industry, admitted 'I don't want to be in Bollywood all my life' – Here's what she has to say now
Bollywood star, filmmaker, and now Member of Parliament — Kangana Ranaut is a woman who wears many hats and never shies away from speaking her mind. Known for her fierce confidence and bold choices, she has carved a space for herself that's truly one of a kind. Recently, Kangana took a trip down memory lane and had a total fangirl moment — for herself! Sharing a clip from an old interview with Simi Garewal , Kangana proudly called her younger self 'cool' and 'fan-worthy' Kangana's fangirl moment — for herself! Posting the video on her Instagram Stories, Kangana seemed quite impressed with her younger self and didn't hesitate to say it out loud. The short clip was originally shared by her fan page, Queen Kangana Ranaut. Kangana added her own caption with the post, saying, "Honestly, if I find a young woman as cool as this, I would be a fan (clapping hands emojis)." 'How can anybody take that away from me?' In the video, Simi Garewal asks Kangana, "Suppose all these go away, what happens then?" To this, Kangana confidently replies, "How can it go away? If you are talking about time, times will change, and things will change. But what is in me and what I've lived, how can anybody take that away from me?" 'I don't want to be in Bollywood all my life' During the same interview, Simi Garewal also said to her, "Bollywood is not a secure place even for the topmost." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Kangana replied, "I myself don't want to be in Bollywood all my life. That would be ridiculous." When asked what she would rather do, Kangana explained, "For me, if I get stuck in time, the worst thing that can happen to me in life is I get stuck in time. I want to grow as a person, as an individual. Today, I'm acting in movies, tomorrow I would want to do something else." These words now seem even more meaningful as Kangana has explored different paths over the years. Her journey in films Kangana's began her film career with the 2006 thriller 'Gangster'. She then starred in several well-known films like 'Woh Lamhe', 'Life in a Metro', and 'Fashion'. She also appeared in 'Raaz: The Mystery Continues', 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai', 'Tanu Weds Manu', 'Krrish 3', 'Queen', 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns', 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi', and 'Panga'. She has received National Film Awards for her performances and was also honoured with the Padma Shri . Kangana stepped into directing with 'Manikarnika' and 'Emergency'. From acting to politics Since June 2024, Kangana has been serving as a Lok Sabha MP from Mandi. Her shift from films to politics shows that she has followed through on her early wish to grow beyond Bollywood. Deepika Exits 'Spirit'; Bollywood Backs 8-Hour Rule
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Simi Garewal: I had given up that dream of Cannes long ago
Simi Garewal Simi Garewal recently made her Cannes red carpet debut, more than five decades after shooting Aranyer Din Ratri . The Satyajit Ray classic was restored in 4K and screened at the Cannes Classics section. 'It's something I never dared to hope for! I gave up that dream long ago and for this to suddenly happen now it's more than a dream – it's a gift from the universe,' she says. In a conversation, the veteran actress talks about the film, the roles for women in cinema and more. 'FROM A MODERN, WESTERNISED GIRL, I TRANSFORMED INTO A RUSTIC, UNINHIBITED ADIVASI' Simi played Duli, a tribal woman in the Aranyer Din Ratri (1970) – a role that was far from her real-life image. But Satyajit Ray saw something in her. 'Manik da , so gentle yet intense, led me to portray a character so different to who I am. I mean here was I, a modern, westernised girl transformed into a rustic, uninhibited adivasi ! It doesn't get more challenging than that,' she says. She remembers watching the film again, decades later, and being shocked by how fully she had disappeared into Duli. 'For an actor, it's creative fulfillment to 'become' another person. When I watched the film I couldn't see even a jhalak of Simi anywhere. It was Duli.' She adds, 'I loved the film, the comedy, the slice of life. It looked so natural, so organic. But that's Ray's forte, capturing reality on celluloid.' 'IT SEEMS CINEMA CATERS PRIMARILY TO MALE AUDIENCES' Simi says she has not watched too many recent films. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Protegé a toda tu familia con Verisure Alarmas. ¡30% OFF y Zerovision 100% GRATIS! Alarmas Verisure Ver oferta Undo 'But I will ask – where are the roles for women in cinema?' she questions, adding, 'It's all male-oriented. The female is simply decorative, and always the hero's sidekick. And that's not representative of today's India, where women are strong, independent and achievers in their own right. So, it seems cinema caters primarily to male audiences. The only roles for women are on OTT, and TV, with its serials, caters to women. A gender divide.' 'AT THE MOMENT, I'M WRITING MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY' Simi says that she's currently working on her autobiography. 'At the moment, I'm writing my autobiography. I am writing every single word myself. Nobody else has read it, nor looked over my shoulder while I write. It's between my keyboard and me. It's very personal. I haven't held back. I'm on the last few chapters now, presently on Rendezvous with Simi Garewal . You will read everything about my life in my autobiography – from my childhood in London to my joining films (against great family opposition) Every detail about working with Raj Kapoor, Manik da , my films, my private life, my loves, my marriage – my whole life is written in these pages. ' 'WHITE IS A HAPPY COLOUR FOR ME' Simi chose to wear her signature white at Cannes too. Talking about its significance in her life, the actress says, 'Why white? I feel good when I'm wearing it. Sometimes I put on another colour, yellow or blue, and I immediately take it off because it disturbs my sensibility. White is a happy colour for me,' says Simi. Her thoughts on walking the red carpet? 'I wish Manik da was here to see this...' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
'My amma': Saba shares photos as Sharmila Tagore, Simi Garewal's Aranyer Din Ratri gets standing ovation at Cannes
Aranyer Din Ratri at Cannes Veteran actors Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal attended the screening of Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri at the Cannes Film Festival.
Deccan Herald
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
'Aranyer Din Ratri' receives standing ovation at Cannes 2025 screening
Veteran actors Sharmila Tagore and Simi Garewal, who were part of the ensemble cast of the 1970 Bengali film, attended the showcase on Monday evening.
