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Neetu Chandra appointed as Icon Face of Election Commission of Bihar
Neetu Chandra appointed as Icon Face of Election Commission of Bihar

Hans India

time18-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Hans India

Neetu Chandra appointed as Icon Face of Election Commission of Bihar

Actress Neetu Chandra, who has worked in films such as Garam Masala, Traffic Signal and No Means No among others, has been named as the Icon Face by the Election Commission of Bihar. As per a statement, the appointment is a celebration of a citizen who has elevated Bihar's identity on global, national, and cultural stages. Her contribution to Bihar spans across cinema, sports, cultural heritage, and social impact, making her the most deserving and powerful choice to inspire millions during the election campaign. Beyond the silver screen, she has brought immense pride to the state by representing India nine times in National Taekwondo Championships to become the first martial artist from Bihar to achieve this feat. As a producer, Neetu Chandra created history once again by winning the National Award for her Maithili film 'Mithila Makhaan'. Through her production house Champaran Talkies, she has relentlessly worked for over 15 years to create employment, launch local talent, support women farmers, and uplift regional art and voices all rooted in Bihar. Neetu made her debut in the Hindi film industry in 2005 with Garam Masala in which she portrayed the role of Sweety, an air-hostess. She also acted in Godavari, a Telugu film, in 2006. In 2007 she appeared in Madhur Bhandarkar's film, Traffic Signal, which told the story of the lives and travails of people living around a fictitious traffic signal in Mumbai. In 2008, she was seen in four films directed by names such as Dibakar Banerjee, Rahul Dholakia, Ashwini Dheer and Vikram. In 2010 she was seen in four Hindi films, Rann, Apartment, No Problem and Sadiyaan, and one Tamil film, Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai. It was in 2011 Deswa, a Bhojpuri film which she produced and which was directed by her brother. In 2013 she had completed filming for a Greek film Home Sweet Home, in which she plays an Indian girl. She had to learn Greek for the film and also dubbed herself. Later it was revealed that Home Sweet Home was the working title of the film and the film's actual name was Block 12 where she played an Indian goddess. In 2021, she made her Hollywood film debut through a woman-centric martial arts film Never Back Down: Revolt which is the standalone sequel to Never Back Down: No Surrender and the fourth installment overall in the Never Back Down franchise.

Bobby Darling says she is battling depression, seeks industry's support: ‘I told Ektaa Kapoor shayad main Sushant ki tarah suicide kar loon'
Bobby Darling says she is battling depression, seeks industry's support: ‘I told Ektaa Kapoor shayad main Sushant ki tarah suicide kar loon'

Time of India

time08-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Bobby Darling says she is battling depression, seeks industry's support: ‘I told Ektaa Kapoor shayad main Sushant ki tarah suicide kar loon'

Trans actress Bobby Darling , who has worked in the entertainment industry for over two decades, has made a distressing appeal for work after returning to Mumbai following a four-year hiatus. In an emotional conversation on a podcast, Bobby revealed that she is battling severe depression and even having suicidal thoughts due to lack of work and support. The actress shared that she reached out to producer Ektaa Kapoor for help, hoping to be considered for a role. Bobby had previously acted in the 2005 hit Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, produced by Ektaa, and said she reminded the producer of her contribution to the film. 'I told Ektaa ma'am I will touch her feet. I'm desperate for work' Recalling the message she sent, Bobby told Siddharth Kannan, 'I touch your feet. I am going through a very tough phase. I am looking for work. Please give me work. Mujhe frustration ho raha hai, main depression mein hoon. I will commit suicide, shayad main Sushant ki tarah suicide kar loon.' She further added, 'Of course, Riteish (Deshmukh) ka usme bohot accha kaam tha, sabka teamwork hi hota hai. Main koi Aishwarya Rai toh nahi hoon.' Left Mumbai fearing she might take a drastic step Bobby also revealed that her deteriorating mental health forced her to leave Mumbai. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Formigamento nos pés? Idosos estão usando esse item e sentindo alivio. A arte do herbalismo Undo 'I feared I might take such an extreme step. That's why I left the city,' she said. Now, after four years, she's back—and pleading for a chance to work again. 'Kaam maang rahi hoon, kaam toh chahiye hi. Bombay mein rehke agar kaam nahi kiya toh kya kiya? Wapas bar mein dance nahi kar sakti hoon main,' she added with heartbreaking honesty. Bobby Darling files for divorce, husband questions validity of wedding A long list of film and TV credits, but no work now Despite a substantial body of work in both film and television, Bobby says she is struggling to find work in the current entertainment landscape. Her film credits include Style, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha, Kyaa Kool Hai Hum, Apna Sapna Money Money, and Traffic Signal. On the small screen, she's appeared in popular shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Aahat, Yeh Hai Aashiqui, Sasural Simar Ka, and Krishnakoli.

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