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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Simran Bagga Confesses ‘Secret Crush' On Rajinikanth, Says Coolie Star Looks ‘Like Fire'
Last Updated: Actress Simran Bagga reveals her secret crush on Rajinikanth, recalling how she once hid in a corner to see him, and praises the Coolie star as 'simple, humble, and down-to-earth.' Megastar Rajinikanth is in the final leg of promotions for his highly awaited action thriller Coolie, and the excitement surrounding its August 14 release is palpable. Adding a personal touch to the buzz, his Petta co-star Simran Bagga has extended her best wishes for the film — along with a candid confession that she has always harboured a 'secret crush" on the superstar. During a recent media interaction, as reported by an X user, Simran openly expressed her admiration for Rajinikanth, blushing as she admitted that the 74-year-old icon is looking 'like fire" in Coolie. The actress also fondly recalled how, during her earlier days, she would find discreet ways to catch a glimpse of him. 'I am really looking forward for Rajini sir's movie. I used to sit in one corner when nobody could notice me, where I could just have a sight of Rajini sir (sic)," Simran shared with a smile. Her warm words have struck a chord with fans, but this isn't the first time Simran has publicly praised Rajinikanth. In a 2019 interview with IANS, she spoke at length about her admiration for him, calling him a 'simple, humble, and down-to-earth person" and referring to him as her 'superhero." 'I am a big fan of Rajini sir. He is my superhero and he came before Iron Man and Spider-Man. I am glad I got the opportunity to work with him in Petta. He is such a simple, humble, and down-to-earth person," she had said at the time. Simran, who has acted across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada films, was last seen in R. Madhavan's 2022 biographical drama Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. Over the years, she has built a versatile filmography while earning the love of audiences across industries. Coming back to Coolie, the film is helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and promises to be an adrenaline-packed Tamil actioner. Rajinikanth plays the lead role, supported by an ensemble cast that includes Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, and Upendra Rao, with Aamir Khan in a pivotal role. Slated to release worldwide on August 14, 2025, Coolie is expected to be a box-office juggernaut. With Rajinikanth playing a former daily-wage worker with a dangerous past, pitted against powerful enemies, and the film set to clash with War 2 over the Independence Day weekend, trade experts are predicting a massive showdown. And now, with Simran Bagga's heartfelt admiration and charming anecdotes making headlines, the hype for Coolie has only grown stronger. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Guardian
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Wonder women: the bond between sisters
Artist Siri Kaur has been photographing her family for over 30 years, and her youngest sister, Simran, is the central focus of her forthcoming book, Sistermoon. Kaur's photographs are combined with those from her family archive to create an unconventional album, illustrating the cycles of life and transformation, while questioning who observes, who is seen and who belongs. Sistermoon by Siri Kaur is available to pre-order now via Void Kaur's use of landscape and nature embed a sense of magical spirituality in the images. Talismanic creatures – horse, rabbit, owl – punctuate the portraits, hinting at fairytales and the uncanny. Siri Kaur: 'I was 14 when Simran was born in 1990. We have different mothers, so we grew up separately and I made pictures with her whenever I saw her. The work of Sally Mann and Nan Goldin gave me permission to see my family as a valid art subject. This image shows the aftermath of Christmas morning. Simran is unselfconsciously lounging on the floor, melding into her beloved dog' 'My work is about the many ways we create family. Even though Simran and I have such a huge age gap and are technically only half-sisters, she has always innately understood my need to make art, and always had a similar drive to investigate how we look at and understand others. Here I remember picking her up from school when I was home from university. We stopped to make this portrait in the golden afternoon light, her luminous eyes looking back at me with wisdom beyond her years' 'I remember focusing my camera on the snowflakes accumulating on a window, when suddenly Simran's face popped into the picture. She tried to grab my attention the way children do, and I remember being annoyed at her intrusion. Funny since the image is so much better with her nose smooshed into the frame' 'Simran was 11 when I made this photo of her with my new medium format camera on an island in Maine at dusk. It's impactful because of her direct challenging gaze that reveals her newfound awareness of her own body' 'When Simran was 12, I was living in Italy and she visited me. She was a little cranky and jetlagged so I asked her to pose on my couch in her perfectly mismatched pyjamas. I wanted a traditional portrait but she closed her eyes from exhaustion, and I ended up preferring this picture of her in a more contemplative state' 'Here Simran is 14 on a family trip to India. After my mother and father left a New Age Sikh cult and divorced, our father continued to wear a turban and practise a more traditional form of Sikhism. We always had ties to the predominantly Sikh Punjab region of India, and took a trip there as a family in 2004. Here Simran seems a little more self-conscious, she is becoming a bit more aware of how she arranges her limbs to pose' 'Here Simran is on vacation in Florida posing for me in her Wonder Woman underwear. She is teetering between childhood and adulthood, becoming aware of her own beauty and secure in knowing she has the right to take up space in the world ' 'Simran was home from university, doing some yoga outside, and I came over to take some pictures in hopes of catching her in a relaxed state. In her 20s, perhaps because of ubiquitous phone cameras and social media, she started posing in a more self-conscious way and I actively tried to disrupt her automatic response to the camera' 'In the summer of 2022, smoke from terrible wildfires in Canada blanketed New England. We ventured out to pick some of that year's sad berry crop. Here Simran is pregnant but doesn't know it yet, sampling sour blackberries, standing in the strange smoky air' 'I found this nest in my sister's porch plant. The baby bird in its nest echoes an earlier black-and-white image of my brother and sister embracing, and serves as a reminder that we all inhabit the same planet. The colours of the blue egg, the hungry yellow beak, the pink flowers set on the field of green, seem too bright to be real, and yet there they were!' 'The passage of time is relentless, never ending, back and forth. The time that passes between us being born and having our own kids isn't actually that long in the scheme of the universe, just a blink' 'This is one of the final images I made for the book. Here Simran stands holding her daughter Luisa in a magical spot in the woods where we have made many pictures over the decades. Simran stares back at me with her unflinching gaze but she is older now and has experienced more than in the earlier portraits. Her daughter looks off camera into places we don't see yet; she will soon experience the cycles of life on her own journey'
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive - Saarvie Omana on Tumm Se Tumm Tak's concept of age gap: I feel people are still not comfortable discussing such topics openly
Saarvie Omana, who is seen as Simran in Prateek Sharma and Parth Shah's new project, Tumm Se Tumm Tak, says though she was initially confused about the concept of the show, soon she fell in love with it. However, she mentioned that people don't openly talk about such relationships. She said, 'I was a little confused when I first heard about the concept. But once I got the full brief of the story, I was like, 'Wow, this is something new!'' 'These kinds of relationships are rarely explored or even talked about. I feel people are still not comfortable discussing such topics openly. The theme is definitely different, and our whole team is handling it really well—from the producers, creatives, writers, directors, and actors to the cameramen. Everyone is giving their best to make it work for the audience,' she added. Talking about her character, she shared that it is 'completely new' from her. previous characters. She added, 'For the first time, I'm playing the role of a friend who is very supportive. But honestly, I still don't know what my character is going to unfold as the show progresses. I'm curious to find out! Let's see and hope for the best.' However, she admitted that it is not challenging for her. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Walmart Cameras Captured These Hilarious 20 Photos Undo She said, 'It actually feels like I'm playing my real-life self. I'm supportive and caring toward my friends and close ones in real life too. So, nothing has felt too challenging so far.' Saarvie is waiting for her character to evolve in the show and is confident that the producers have given her an important character. She added, 'If they say so, I'm sure she will turn out to be a key part of the story. Friends will definitely relate to the bond Simran and Anu will portray on the show.' What about working with Prateek Sharma and Parth Shah? 'This is my third show with them, and as I always say—and will always say—they are like family to me. I'm truly blessed to be part of Team LSD. Since I've already worked with them on two shows, they know my capabilities as an actor. And maybe that's why their vision and approach towards me is always very positive,' Saarvie ended. Ekta Kapoor back with TV show 'Kalash'
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
90s South stars reunite in Goa, a heartwarming celebration of friendship and cinema
Actresses and celebrities who rose to prominence in South Indian cinema in the 90s came together enthusiastically at a commemorative event held in Goa recently. The heroines, including Simran, Meena, Sanghavi, Malavika, Sangeetha, Reema Sen, Maheshwari, and Sivaranjani, reunited after many years and made the show shine. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This meeting not only reminded them of their old friendship but also caused great excitement among the fans. This is not the first time that South stars join together for a memorable day, they gather once in a year regularly to share some valuable time amidst their busy life. Top directors and actors join the event Not only the actresses, but also directors who made important contributions to the film industry during that period participated in this reunion. Directors K.S. Ravikumar, Shankar, Lingusamy, Mohan Raja, and Prabhu Deva attended the event and shared their memories. Leading actors like Jagapathi Babu and Megha Srikanth also participated in it. The unity in the film industry and those memories were touching for everyone. More than a get-together This meeting, rather than being an easy event, became a bond of commitment, confirming that the friendships they had built, not only on screen but also off screen, were still alive. They shared the support, laughter, and joy they had given each other on their journey. This meeting confirmed how close the bond was. Viral photos thrill fans as their favorite stars come together Photos and videos of the event are being actively shared online and are going viral. Fans are overjoyed to get the chance to see their favorite stars on the same stage again. This meeting has become a celebration not only of past successes but also of enduring friendships.
Hindustan Times
25-07-2025
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Meritorious school student bags IISER seat, but funds a worry
In a first for the Senior Secondary Residential School for Meritorious Students, Ludhiana, a girl from Jalalabad has secured a seat at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali. But behind this academic triumph lies a story of grit and an uphill financial struggle that has now forced her to seek an education loan of nearly ₹8 lakh. Simran, an alumni of the Senior Secondary Residential School for Meritorious Students, Ludhiana has become the first student to earn a coveted seat at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali. (HT Photo) Simran, 18, a student of the 2023–24 batch from the Meritorious School, Ludhiana, has secured admission in the five-year BS-MS dual degree programme at IISER after achieving an impressive rank of 452 in the General-EWS category. She also cracked the JEE Advanced with an All-India Rank of 5,000. According to her, the academic high is overshadowed by the financial burden that accompanies it. 'My father is a farmer and my mother works as an ASHA worker. I have two siblings still pursuing studies. With our limited family income, there is no way to pay for my education without taking a loan,' Simran shared. 'The total expense, including fees, adds up to ₹7–8 lakh, excluding mess and transport, I have no other option but to consider taking a loan.' Simran's academic journey has been equally inspiring. A state rank holder in both Class 10 and 12, she passed Class 10 from a government school in Jalalabad, before which she was a CBSE student. After her family faced severe financial constraints during the pandemic, she was admitted to a government school. She then moved to the Meritorious School in Ludhiana for Class 11 and 12, choosing the non-medical stream to follow her dream of becoming a researcher. 'There were days when continuing school itself felt like a challenge, but I never gave up,' she said. 'I credit my parents and teachers, especially my physics teacher Lakhvir Singh, for believing in me.' With no scholarship support from the state government and no aid forthcoming, Simran says she is left to rely entirely on her performance during the course, to repay her loan. 'I had even taken a drop year to prepare for both JEE and IISER. Now, I must study even harder so I can earn a scholarship in the coming semesters,' she added. School principal Satwant Kaur expressed pride in Simran's achievement and said she will raise the matter with district education officials. 'Such talent deserves full support. I will speak to the higher authorities to try and get her financial assistance,' she said. Despite multiple attempts, district education officer (secondary) Dimple Madaan did not respond.
