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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sameera Reddy reveals her son's reaction to Race made her reconsider return to films after 13 years with horror-thriller Chimni: 'You don't look like that anymore'
Sameera Reddy is making a comeback to the silver screen after more than a decade. Last seen in Tezz (2012), she revealed that the decision was sparked by her son's reaction to her old work. About a year ago, he watched her 2008 film Race and told her that she didn't look like that anymore, asking why she wasn't acting. Sameera told him she had been busy raising him and his sister, but her son urged her to reconsider staying away from films. 'A year ago, my son saw my film Race (2008) and asked me, 'Wow, you don't look like that anymore. Mum, why don't you act?' I said, 'Because I've been busy taking care of you and your sister.' He pushed me to reconsider my decision of staying away from showbiz,' she shared. First time in full-fledged horror The 46-year-old's return will be in a genre she has never fully explored before. She said the film, titled Chimni, is a 'hardcore horror-thriller' that will release by the end of this year. While she had a brief stint as a narrator in Darna Mana Hai (2004), this is her first complete horror role. The novelty of the genre, she admitted, was a big draw for her. Nervous but ready Facing the camera again after 13 years was nerve-racking. Crew members on set referred to her as a veteran, but she laughed it off, saying she felt like she was starting from scratch. The moment the director called 'action,' though, the actor in her 'woke up' and she was able to perform with full conviction. Sameera Reddy reveals the 'scariest' incident in her life as a mother Sameera observed that the industry has changed significantly since her last outing. She pointed out how filming technology had become more efficient, recalling that during Musafir (2004), she had to repeat the same scene multiple times for different angles, whereas today's steadicam systems make such work far more streamlined. In her time away from films, Sameera built a strong presence on social media, especially during the pandemic. She used the platform to speak openly about issues many women face — from parenting challenges to aging and weight fluctuations. While she noted that many celebrities prefer to hide such matters, she wanted to normalise them. The connection she has formed with women followers, she said, comes from their shared understanding that 'no one is beyond issues. '
Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Actor Sameera Reddy on acting comeback after 13 years with a horror-thriller: I was so nervous
Actor Sameera Reddy will return to the silver screen after 13 years. Last seen in Tezz in 2012, she shares what kept her away for so long. 'A year ago, my son saw my film Race (2008) and asked me, 'Wow, you don't look like that anymore. Mum, why don't you act?' I said, 'Because I've been busy taking care of you and your sister.' He pushed me to reconsider my decision of staying away from showbiz,' she shares. Actor Sameera Reddy The 46-year-old's comeback project is a horror outing: 'This film fit the bill perfectly. Titled Chimni, it's a hardcore horror-thriller that is slated for release by end of this year. I got excited about it as I've never done something in the genre. I was a part of Darna Mana Hai (2004), but only as a narrator.' Ask if she had cold feet while facing the camera after over a decade, and she says, 'I was so nervous. People on the set were like, 'Aap toh veteran ho,' and I was like, 'Kya veteran?' I knew I had to start from scratch. But the moment I heard 'action', the actor who had been sleeping [inside me] for a long time woke up and I performed according to the director's vision.' Sameera admits that film-making has advanced in the past decade: 'The kind of technology we have now is amazing. I remember doing a similar scene for Musafir (2004) many times so the director could get the shot from different angles. Today, things are much more sorted with a steadicam system in place.' Before her return to acting, Sameera was busy enjoying her social media presence, which she started five years ago. "I got to explore the medium around the pandemic, and I felt these were normal issues that every woman goes through. Many celebrities try to hide it, saying, 'Hamare sath aisa nahi hota,' but I wanted to normalise it all, be it issues with kids, in-laws, and primarily aging and weight. I am happy when women followers connect with a big smile, understanding that no one is beyond issues."
India.com
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Aafat-e-Ishq Director Indrajit Nattoji's Madam Driver Set To Screen At New York Indian Film Festival 2025
New Delhi: Director Indrajit Nattoji, upcoming featurette, 'Madam Driver' starring actress Kitu Gidwani, is set to screen at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) 2025. The film will be shown as part of a stellar lineup of Indian independent cinema that includes works featuring veteran actors such as Anupam Kher, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Manoj Bajpayee. Known for her iconic roles in Swabhimaan, Shaktimaan, Kitu Gidwani leads the cast in this coming-of-age drama about personal transformation and quiet defiance. Madam Driver also stars Ankit Siwachalongside Bhavna Pani (Tezz). Siwach will be representing the film at the NYIFF screenin in New York. Speaking about the film's selection at NYIFF, Indrajit Nattoji spoke, 'Madam Driver is more than just a story about learning to drive—it's a quiet act of resistance against the deep-rooted patriarchal narratives that continue to define gender roles in much of our society. It also reflects a version of India that I grew up in—one where people connect as humans first, beyond the boundaries of religion, caste, or class. I'm honoured to present this film at NYIFF 2025, alongside some of India's most compelling independent cinema. And I'm proud that Ankit Siwach, whose nuanced performance brings so much heart to the film, will be representing it at the festival. Sharing Madam Driver with a global audience is a reminder that stories of everyday courage can resonate far beyond borders.' Madam Driver follows the story of 55-year-old widow, Devika Dixit, who decides to learn how to drive—challenging gender norms, confronting grief, and forming unexpected human connections along her journey. Produced by I.N.K. Pictures LLP in collaboration with GreyOwl Barnstorm Pvt Ltd, this film is part of a larger anthology of stories developed by Nattoji that spotlight women's lives in small-town and urban India, exploring themes of empowerment, resilience, and the joy of reinventing oneself at any age. Madam Driver will be Screening at NYIFF on June 22, 2025.
News18
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Vijay Mallya Performed Sameera Reddy's Kanyadaan: 'He Gave Me Away To The Groom'
Last Updated: Sameera Reddy once revealed Vijay Mallya did her kanyadaan and opens up about her love story with husband Akshai Varde. Vijay Mallya is no stranger to headlines—be it for his flamboyant lifestyle, legal controversies, or his past connection with the IPL team Royal Challengers Bangalore. But amid all the buzz around RCB's recent IPL win, an unexpected story from his personal life has caught public attention: his special role in actress Sameera Reddy's wedding. In a 2014 interview with DNA, Sameera revealed that it was Vijay Mallya who performed the kanyadaan at her wedding. 'Only Vijay Mallya, who is related from my mother's side, gave me away to the groom. That apart, there were only friends and family," she had shared. Though not a direct blood relative, Mallya, connected through her maternal side, was the one who walked her down to the mandap in a touching gesture that many fans hadn't heard about before. The wedding itself was a low-key affair, attended only by close friends and family. But before the big day, Sameera's love story with now-husband Akshai Varde had its own twist of fate—and it didn't start off as perfectly as one might expect. Speaking to the Free Press Journal, Sameera once described how her relationship with Akshai began during a promotional event for her film Tezz. As part of the campaign, she had to ride a motorcycle, and that's when she met him—he owned the company involved with the event. 'It was my lucky day because the owner of the company Akshai Varde, came too. It was love at first sight for me. I was besotted and I almost dropped the bike while riding it. He seemed to be more worried about the bike than me. Funny that he didn't even consider dating me or look at me in that way. I had to make all the first moves and yes I asked him for his number first!" she had said. That bold move led to a real-life romance, and the two eventually tied the knot. Sameera Reddy movies Sameera Reddy first stepped into Bollywood in 2002 with Maine Dil Tujhko Diya, starring opposite Sohail Khan and Sanjay Dutt. She later made a mark with performances in films like Musafir, Taxi Number 9211, Race, De Dana Dan, and Tezz. Despite stepping back from acting, she remains a popular figure on social media, known for sharing honest insights into motherhood and body positivity. First Published:
