Priyanka Chopra Jonas stands at 5 feet 6 inches (167.6 cm), taller than the average Indian woman, who typically measures about 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm). This height also makes her shorter than her husband.
She wears a shoe size 8 in the US shoe sizing system. In other systems, her shoe size is approximately 6 in the UK, 38 in the European system, and 24 in the Japanese system.
Priyanka Chopra, Miss World 2000, during Bollywood Stars Promote Temptation 2004 at Washington Hotel in London on August 27, 2004 (Credit: Harsha Gopal / WENN)
Best known in the US for her role as Alex Parrish on the ABC show “Quantico” (which lasted from 2015 to 2018), her net worth is estimated to be around $80 million as of 2024.
Priyanka Chopra shows off her feet in naked Yeezy sandals at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada (Credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock)
Priyanka Chopra: Separating Fact from Fiction What is Priyanka Chopra's net worth?...
She wears a shoe size 8 in the US shoe sizing system. In other systems, her shoe size is approximately 6 in the UK, 38 in the European system, and 24 in the Japanese system.
Priyanka Chopra, Miss World 2000, during Bollywood Stars Promote Temptation 2004 at Washington Hotel in London on August 27, 2004 (Credit: Harsha Gopal / WENN)
Best known in the US for her role as Alex Parrish on the ABC show “Quantico” (which lasted from 2015 to 2018), her net worth is estimated to be around $80 million as of 2024.
Priyanka Chopra shows off her feet in naked Yeezy sandals at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 1, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada (Credit: Tinseltown / Shutterstock)
Priyanka Chopra: Separating Fact from Fiction What is Priyanka Chopra's net worth?...
- 5/8/2024
- by Florie Mae Malapit
- Your Next Shoes
The ‘Miss India’ 2022 Sini Shetty was in her element as she walked the ramp and turned showstopper for ‘The Story Brand’ in the ongoing Bombay Times Fashion Week 2024. Sini walked for the ‘Etoile’ collection of ‘The Story Brand’ owned by Mayana Rajani.
With its pastel hues, and silhouettes, this collection boasts of capes, lehengas, sarees and tunics. It embodies sophistication and elegance, making fashion accessible to all. It is a tribute to the subtle grandeur and offers a fresh perspective on contemporary fashion.
Sini oozed elegance and grace in an ivory halter neck choli with intricate details on it. It was paired with a matching lehenga, and a transparent dupatta.
For the makeup she went all glammed up– nude brown glossy lips, silver eyeshadow, kohl-rimmed eyes, and thick brows. Her hair is tied in a stylish bun. The outfit was rounded off with big emerald colour earrings.
Talking about the collection,...
With its pastel hues, and silhouettes, this collection boasts of capes, lehengas, sarees and tunics. It embodies sophistication and elegance, making fashion accessible to all. It is a tribute to the subtle grandeur and offers a fresh perspective on contemporary fashion.
Sini oozed elegance and grace in an ivory halter neck choli with intricate details on it. It was paired with a matching lehenga, and a transparent dupatta.
For the makeup she went all glammed up– nude brown glossy lips, silver eyeshadow, kohl-rimmed eyes, and thick brows. Her hair is tied in a stylish bun. The outfit was rounded off with big emerald colour earrings.
Talking about the collection,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Anupamaa’ star Rupali Ganguly’s decision to join the Bjp and enter politics makes her the newest addition to a galaxy of women celebrities from Mumbai’s entertainment world who have taken the political plunge in the tradition of Nargis Dutt and Vyjayanthimala Bali. Who are the others still active in politics, albeit with mixed lucky? Here’s a list:
Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala: Best known for playing Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s show ‘Ramayan’, Chikhlia was the first of the then new-generation TV stars to pursue a political career, albeit briefly. She was elected MP from Baroda on a Bjp ticket in 1991.
On the big screen, Chikhlia made her Hindi cinema debut as lead in ‘Sun Meri Laila’, cast opposite Raj Kiran, in 1983, and later acted in films with Rajesh Khanna at a time when he had long ceased to be a superstar.
Chikhlia appeared with Mammootty in the Malayalam...
Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala: Best known for playing Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s show ‘Ramayan’, Chikhlia was the first of the then new-generation TV stars to pursue a political career, albeit briefly. She was elected MP from Baroda on a Bjp ticket in 1991.
On the big screen, Chikhlia made her Hindi cinema debut as lead in ‘Sun Meri Laila’, cast opposite Raj Kiran, in 1983, and later acted in films with Rajesh Khanna at a time when he had long ceased to be a superstar.
Chikhlia appeared with Mammootty in the Malayalam...
- 5/2/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, April 21 (Ians) Sushrii Shreya Mishraa, who has won beauty pageants like ‘Asian Supermodel India’ and ‘Miss United Continents 2015’ shared that gone are the days when ‘Miss India’ gets freeway into the movie.
She said that in today’s day and age, one has to have certain skill sets.
The diva is set to make a debut as the leading lady with Aayush Sharma-starrer upcoming action film ‘Ruslaan’.
If she thinks beauty pageants make it easy to bag acting projects, Sushrii, who has won several awards, like ‘I Am Popular’, ‘Miss Vivacious’, ‘Miss Rampwalk’ told Ians: “I think pageant like Miss India broadens your horizon in a wonderful way where you meet the crème de la crème of the industry. But just if you win the pageant doesn’t guarantee you a film. I think gone are the days when Miss India gets that freeway into the movie.
She said that in today’s day and age, one has to have certain skill sets.
The diva is set to make a debut as the leading lady with Aayush Sharma-starrer upcoming action film ‘Ruslaan’.
If she thinks beauty pageants make it easy to bag acting projects, Sushrii, who has won several awards, like ‘I Am Popular’, ‘Miss Vivacious’, ‘Miss Rampwalk’ told Ians: “I think pageant like Miss India broadens your horizon in a wonderful way where you meet the crème de la crème of the industry. But just if you win the pageant doesn’t guarantee you a film. I think gone are the days when Miss India gets that freeway into the movie.
- 4/21/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Neha Dhupia has had a journey of over two decades in the industry and said that everything has been a “game changer” for her from winning a prestigious beauty pageant in 2002 to working in different Ott shows today.
Talking about what has been a game changer project for her, Neha told Ians: “When you are in the business for 22 years, one game changer project doesn’t cut it. So, I think from winning Miss India to getting my debut to having a change of heart from the kind of films I want to do then doing reality, to becoming a mum, to producing my own content to being interested in developing and being part of different Ott shows.. all baby steps.”
The actress shared that she has been proud of her “time frame, consistency, hustle and relevance”.
“Everything is a game changer because if you think that there is...
Talking about what has been a game changer project for her, Neha told Ians: “When you are in the business for 22 years, one game changer project doesn’t cut it. So, I think from winning Miss India to getting my debut to having a change of heart from the kind of films I want to do then doing reality, to becoming a mum, to producing my own content to being interested in developing and being part of different Ott shows.. all baby steps.”
The actress shared that she has been proud of her “time frame, consistency, hustle and relevance”.
“Everything is a game changer because if you think that there is...
- 4/6/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 9 (Ians) India’s hopes of winning the coveted Miss World 2024 title came crashing after Miss India Sini Shetty failed to make it to the Top 4 of the beauty pageant, here on Saturday.
Sini was asked about the role of social media in the empowerment of women across the globe, and it seems like the judges’ panel wasn’t too impressed with her answer.
She said that social media has the power to change the world, adding that it has led to increasing participation of women in different fields.
She also said that social media has the power to place the world on a progressive path.
India eventually lost to Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon in the Asia and Oceania category.
The top four countries still in contention for the title are Trinidad and Tobago, Botswana, the Czech Republic, and Lebanon.
Producer-director Karan Johar is hosting the event along with...
Sini was asked about the role of social media in the empowerment of women across the globe, and it seems like the judges’ panel wasn’t too impressed with her answer.
She said that social media has the power to change the world, adding that it has led to increasing participation of women in different fields.
She also said that social media has the power to place the world on a progressive path.
India eventually lost to Yasmina Zaytoun of Lebanon in the Asia and Oceania category.
The top four countries still in contention for the title are Trinidad and Tobago, Botswana, the Czech Republic, and Lebanon.
Producer-director Karan Johar is hosting the event along with...
- 3/9/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 9 (Ians) Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who graced the Miss World 2024 grand finale in Mumbai on Saturday, remembered how her mother, Poonam Sinha, had participated in Miss India, but she did not make it to the top three positions.
Sonakshi was speaking with show host Karan Johar at the event. She gave a shoutout to her mom from the stage as she narrated Poonam Sinha’s story and said, “Look Maa, I am at the Miss World stage!”
The actress will soon be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’.
Meanwhile, India has secured a place in the Top 8 of the beauty pageant. Miss India Sini Shetty, a product marketing executive from Mumbai, is competing with participants from seven countries.
The other countries still in contention for the coveted Miss World 2024 title are Botswana, Brazil, Czech Republic, England, Lebanon, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uganda.
Sonakshi was speaking with show host Karan Johar at the event. She gave a shoutout to her mom from the stage as she narrated Poonam Sinha’s story and said, “Look Maa, I am at the Miss World stage!”
The actress will soon be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s web series, ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’.
Meanwhile, India has secured a place in the Top 8 of the beauty pageant. Miss India Sini Shetty, a product marketing executive from Mumbai, is competing with participants from seven countries.
The other countries still in contention for the coveted Miss World 2024 title are Botswana, Brazil, Czech Republic, England, Lebanon, Trinidad and Tobago, and Uganda.
- 3/9/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ed Barreveld, an European Film Market (EFM) veteran, is returning to Berlin via his Storyline Entertainment banner, having sold its feature documentaries to CBC, PBS, Discovery, NatGeo, Sky UK, Zdf and Arte, among others.
With 35 years of experience in the doc space, Barreveld specializes in combining Canadian and international storytellers, financiers and distributors on factual features that explore hidden places and issues in society and culture.
His award-winning producer credits include Angad Bhalla’s Herman’s House, about Herman Wallace, a prisoner in a solitary cell in Louisiana’s “Angola” prison where he draws his dream house; Nisha Pahuja’s The World Before Her, about women competing in the Miss India pageant; and Min Sook-Lee’s Tiger Spirit, which captures a family reunion across the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Before touching down in Berlin, Barreveld told The Hollywood Reporter about what he’s looking forward to, and aiming to avoid, at the EFM.
With 35 years of experience in the doc space, Barreveld specializes in combining Canadian and international storytellers, financiers and distributors on factual features that explore hidden places and issues in society and culture.
His award-winning producer credits include Angad Bhalla’s Herman’s House, about Herman Wallace, a prisoner in a solitary cell in Louisiana’s “Angola” prison where he draws his dream house; Nisha Pahuja’s The World Before Her, about women competing in the Miss India pageant; and Min Sook-Lee’s Tiger Spirit, which captures a family reunion across the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Before touching down in Berlin, Barreveld told The Hollywood Reporter about what he’s looking forward to, and aiming to avoid, at the EFM.
- 2/16/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New Delhi, Oct 16 (Ians) Actress Neha Dhupia, who is known for her works in ‘Julie’, ‘Qayamat’, ‘Lust Stories’, among many others, opened up on mental health, and shared how she dealt with postpartum depression.
Neha was present in the national capital along with her husband and actor Angad Bedi for an event.
Talking about mental health, the former ‘Miss India’ said: “People think they won’t take therapy. It’s okay to look after your mental health. Sometimes you need to talk, you need someone to listen to.”
“I went through a dip in my life. I had something called postpartum depression. First 3-4 months I didn’t realise the symptoms. So reaching out, meeting people and taking therapy are not wrong. We should keep our mental health strong,” she said.
Neha married Angad on May 10, 2018. The couple have two kids- daughter Mehr, and son Guriq.
About her professional front,...
Neha was present in the national capital along with her husband and actor Angad Bedi for an event.
Talking about mental health, the former ‘Miss India’ said: “People think they won’t take therapy. It’s okay to look after your mental health. Sometimes you need to talk, you need someone to listen to.”
“I went through a dip in my life. I had something called postpartum depression. First 3-4 months I didn’t realise the symptoms. So reaching out, meeting people and taking therapy are not wrong. We should keep our mental health strong,” she said.
Neha married Angad on May 10, 2018. The couple have two kids- daughter Mehr, and son Guriq.
About her professional front,...
- 10/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
New Delhi, Oct 16 (Ians) Actress Neha Dhupia, who is known for her works in ‘Julie’, ‘Qayamat’, ‘Lust Stories’, among many others, opened up on mental health, and shared how she dealt with postpartum depression.
Neha was present in the national capital along with her husband and actor Angad Bedi for an event.
Talking about mental health, the former ‘Miss India’ said: “People think they won’t take therapy. It’s okay to look after your mental health. Sometimes you need to talk, you need someone to listen to.”
“I went through a dip in my life. I had something called postpartum depression. First 3-4 months I didn’t realise the symptoms. So reaching out, meeting people and taking therapy are not wrong. We should keep our mental health strong,” she said.
Neha married Angad on May 10, 2018. The couple have two kids- daughter Mehr, and son Guriq.
About her professional front,...
Neha was present in the national capital along with her husband and actor Angad Bedi for an event.
Talking about mental health, the former ‘Miss India’ said: “People think they won’t take therapy. It’s okay to look after your mental health. Sometimes you need to talk, you need someone to listen to.”
“I went through a dip in my life. I had something called postpartum depression. First 3-4 months I didn’t realise the symptoms. So reaching out, meeting people and taking therapy are not wrong. We should keep our mental health strong,” she said.
Neha married Angad on May 10, 2018. The couple have two kids- daughter Mehr, and son Guriq.
About her professional front,...
- 10/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Kareena Kapoor on Sunday showered love on the birthday of former Miss India Neha Dhupia, adding: “to many more discussions.” Neha is celebrating her 43rd birthday on Sunday. She was crowned as Miss India 2002. Neha made her Bollywood debut with the 2003 film ‘Qayamat: City Under Threat’. She rose to fame with her title role in ‘Julie’, and then appeared in ‘Sheesha’ in the dual roles of twin sisters.
Taking to Instagram Stories, Kareena shared a sun-kissed selfie with Neha, which seems to be clicked at the airport. Kareena is wearing a white round neck kurta, black sunglasses and her hair tied in a bun. While Neha is seen posing towards the sun, with her one hand on Kareena’s shoulders.
Kareena wrote the birthday note for her best friend, saying: “Happy birthday Neha.. to many more discussssionssss. love you… have a fabulous one.”
Neha replied to Kareena’s post:...
Taking to Instagram Stories, Kareena shared a sun-kissed selfie with Neha, which seems to be clicked at the airport. Kareena is wearing a white round neck kurta, black sunglasses and her hair tied in a bun. While Neha is seen posing towards the sun, with her one hand on Kareena’s shoulders.
Kareena wrote the birthday note for her best friend, saying: “Happy birthday Neha.. to many more discussssionssss. love you… have a fabulous one.”
Neha replied to Kareena’s post:...
- 8/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Film producer Madhu Mantena and author and yoga teacher Ira Trivedi officially tied the knot on Sunday night and the who’s who of Bollywood came to bless the newly-wedded couple. Mantena, who was previously married to fashion designer Masaba Gupta, and Trivedi kickstarted their wedding festivities with the mehndi on Saturday night. Their marriage ceremony was followed by a grand reception for their industry friends and colleagues.
The celebrities who came to bless the couple spanned generations. They included Aamir Khan, who was the lead star in Mantena’s ‘Ghajini’, Hrithik Roshan (with Saba Azad), Allu Arjun, Kartik Aaryan, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha, Vivek Oberoi, Sara Ali Khan, Huma Qureshi, Sonakshi Sinha and Rakul Preet Singh.
The seniors were also there in full force: Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, Rakesh and Pashmina Roshan, Subhash Ghai, Boney Kapoor, Sonali Bendre, Chunky Pandey and Goldie Behl. Madhur Bhandarkar and his wife were present too,...
The celebrities who came to bless the couple spanned generations. They included Aamir Khan, who was the lead star in Mantena’s ‘Ghajini’, Hrithik Roshan (with Saba Azad), Allu Arjun, Kartik Aaryan, Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha, Vivek Oberoi, Sara Ali Khan, Huma Qureshi, Sonakshi Sinha and Rakul Preet Singh.
The seniors were also there in full force: Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Anupam Kher, Rakesh and Pashmina Roshan, Subhash Ghai, Boney Kapoor, Sonali Bendre, Chunky Pandey and Goldie Behl. Madhur Bhandarkar and his wife were present too,...
- 6/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ott platforms have not just changed the rules of the entertainment market, they have given, literally, a second life to Bollywood stars who had faded away from the public eye for quite some time. Of late, a number of senior actors, who had virtually retired from the industry or had limited theatrical releases, are now being reinvented and getting a hugely positive response to their work, courtesy of streaming platforms.
Here’s a list of nine actors who are back in the reckoning in their second innings because of Ott:
Harman Baweja
The actor made his debut with the 2008 release “Love Story 2050”, directed by his father Harry Baweja, and charmed the audience with his dancing skills (and little else!), but he was dismissed by all as the poor man’s Hrithik Roshan.
Hansal Mehta’s streaming series “Scoop”, which sees a no-longer-chocolate-boy Harman back in action as Joint Commissioner...
Here’s a list of nine actors who are back in the reckoning in their second innings because of Ott:
Harman Baweja
The actor made his debut with the 2008 release “Love Story 2050”, directed by his father Harry Baweja, and charmed the audience with his dancing skills (and little else!), but he was dismissed by all as the poor man’s Hrithik Roshan.
Hansal Mehta’s streaming series “Scoop”, which sees a no-longer-chocolate-boy Harman back in action as Joint Commissioner...
- 6/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is speaking out about going through a “dark” time in her life after a surgery went wrong.
The “Citadel” actress spoke candidly about suffering depression after the removal of a polyp in her nasal cavity didn’t go to plan.
Chopra shared on an episode of SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show, “This thing happens, and my face looks completely different, and I went into a deep, deep depression.”
Read More: Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas Step Out In Style For Date Night Ahead Of Met Gala
She told Stern that she was then fired from three different movies, and was scared the failed surgery would completely end her career.
Despite understandably being hesitant to have another op, Chopra’s late father Ashok — who was a doctor himself — persuaded her to undergo a corrective surgery.
“I was terrified of that, but he was like, ‘I will be in the room with you,...
The “Citadel” actress spoke candidly about suffering depression after the removal of a polyp in her nasal cavity didn’t go to plan.
Chopra shared on an episode of SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show, “This thing happens, and my face looks completely different, and I went into a deep, deep depression.”
Read More: Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas Step Out In Style For Date Night Ahead Of Met Gala
She told Stern that she was then fired from three different movies, and was scared the failed surgery would completely end her career.
Despite understandably being hesitant to have another op, Chopra’s late father Ashok — who was a doctor himself — persuaded her to undergo a corrective surgery.
“I was terrified of that, but he was like, ‘I will be in the room with you,...
- 5/3/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
‘Kundali Bhagya’ actress Ruhi Chaturvedi is putting in all her efforts to give her best on the stunt-based reality show, ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 13’, She spoke about taking boxing lessons and doing work out for muscular strength,flexibility and alertness.
She shared: “Preparing for ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 13’ has been a transformative experience for me, both physically and mentally. From the moment I agreed to be a part of the show, I knew that I had to make significant changes in my workout, diet, and lifestyle to ensure that I am in the best possible shape.”
Ruhi was a finalist of Miss India Worldwide 2010. She also did modelling for various fashion brands and well-known designers. She made her acting debut with the musical drama film ‘Aalaap’ in 2012. Ruhi rose to fame by playing an antagonist in ‘Kundali Bhagya’ and she was also seen in the show ‘Aashao Ka Savera… Dheere Dheere Se...
She shared: “Preparing for ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 13’ has been a transformative experience for me, both physically and mentally. From the moment I agreed to be a part of the show, I knew that I had to make significant changes in my workout, diet, and lifestyle to ensure that I am in the best possible shape.”
Ruhi was a finalist of Miss India Worldwide 2010. She also did modelling for various fashion brands and well-known designers. She made her acting debut with the musical drama film ‘Aalaap’ in 2012. Ruhi rose to fame by playing an antagonist in ‘Kundali Bhagya’ and she was also seen in the show ‘Aashao Ka Savera… Dheere Dheere Se...
- 4/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
“Indian Matchmaking” had become a phenomenon since its first season was released in the year 2020, amidst the long lockdown when people had nothing better to do. All of us indulged in the show just like any other dating show, from the television days to the dating shows on the Ott platforms. The only difference here is that the show caters to only the arranged marriage setup, which is a common phenomenon not just in India but among the Indian diaspora living across the world. It was all about Seema Taparia, the most renowned matchmaker in the country, and her belief in arranged marriage, which made her a successful businesswoman in the field of matchmaking.
When the world is filled with dating applications where people are struggling to find a match for themselves that will stick with them forever, Seema Taparia guarantees success in her way of finding your perfect partner.
When the world is filled with dating applications where people are struggling to find a match for themselves that will stick with them forever, Seema Taparia guarantees success in her way of finding your perfect partner.
- 4/21/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
KollywoodDhanush revealed the first look poster of ‘Saani Kaayidham’, directed by Arun Matheswaran, in November 2020.Digital NativeDigital NativeTamil director Selvaraghavan has turned actor in the upcoming film Saani Kaayidham, which will also have Keerthy Suresh in the lead. Touted to be a crime thriller, the film will be directed by Arun Matheswaran. It was officially launched on Friday with a customary pooja ceremony. Sharing a few photos from the sets on social media, Keerthy wrote, "Seeking blessings as we begin yet another journey." The first look poster of Saani Kaayidham was released by actor and Selvaraghavan’s brother Dhanush. In the poster, Keerthy Suresh and Selvaraghavan are seen in a rural setting. The story of Saani Kaayidham is purportedly based on real-life incidents which took place in the 1980s. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Keerthy Suresh (@keerthysureshofficial) Produced by Seven Screen Entertainment, the film will have...
- 2/27/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Mumbai, Feb 20: Miss India 2017 Jhataleka Malhotra makes her Bollywood debut opposite Poonam Dhillon's son Anmol Thakeria Dhillon in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-backed romantic drama, Tuesdays And Fridays. She recalls how Bhansali put her at ease during an outdoor shoot in London.
"We were shooting in the UK and he came on set one day. Since I was aware that he would be coming, I had been conscious about how I would be performing on camera and what he would say. I remember while shooting a dance sequence I missed the step. I think my nervousness was visible and he understood. He came up to me and said, 'you are doing just fine, do not feel nervous, it is ok'. Sanjay sir spoke to me for two minutes and that whole cloud went away!" Jhatalekha revealed.
She is thrilled to make her debut in a film produced by Bhansali.
"We were shooting in the UK and he came on set one day. Since I was aware that he would be coming, I had been conscious about how I would be performing on camera and what he would say. I remember while shooting a dance sequence I missed the step. I think my nervousness was visible and he understood. He came up to me and said, 'you are doing just fine, do not feel nervous, it is ok'. Sanjay sir spoke to me for two minutes and that whole cloud went away!" Jhatalekha revealed.
She is thrilled to make her debut in a film produced by Bhansali.
- 2/20/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Instagram
Photo by Cibelle Levi
Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s long awaited memoir titled Unfinished Is already making history and winning everyone in less than a week of its release. The critics and reader approved memoir chronicles Chopra’s childhood, facing racism during her teenage years in the US, winning Miss India and Miss World, and the challenges she faced while breaking grounds and making a career in Bollywood and Hollywood.
Receiving immense love from all across, Unfinished has become the best-selling book on Amazon in the US, India and the United Kingdom. In addition to this, even the audio book of the memoir has been trending on number 1 on the Amazon in the US. ‘Unfinished’ has also earned herself a spot in the top 100 best selling books at the online book store Barnes & Noble.
With the memoir already turning into a best seller in such a short span of time,...
Photo by Cibelle Levi
Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s long awaited memoir titled Unfinished Is already making history and winning everyone in less than a week of its release. The critics and reader approved memoir chronicles Chopra’s childhood, facing racism during her teenage years in the US, winning Miss India and Miss World, and the challenges she faced while breaking grounds and making a career in Bollywood and Hollywood.
Receiving immense love from all across, Unfinished has become the best-selling book on Amazon in the US, India and the United Kingdom. In addition to this, even the audio book of the memoir has been trending on number 1 on the Amazon in the US. ‘Unfinished’ has also earned herself a spot in the top 100 best selling books at the online book store Barnes & Noble.
With the memoir already turning into a best seller in such a short span of time,...
- 2/12/2021
- by Sunny Malik
- Bollyspice
EntertainmentThe film has Keerthy Suresh and Tovino Thomas in the lead.Digital NativeMohanlal launched the first look poster of Vaashi, which Keerthy Suresh and Tovino Thomas in the lead. Sharing the first look poster on his Instagram handle he wrote, "Launching the Movie Title of My Dear Friend Suresh Kumar's - Revathy Kalaamandhir’s next venture Vaashi. I wish Suresh, Keerthy Suresh, Tovino Thomas, Vishnu G Raghav and the Team of Vaashi the very best! #RevathyKalaamandhir #VaashitheMovie #UrvashiTheatresRelease (sic).” Directed by Vishnu G Raghav, the project will be bankrolled by Keerthy's father and veteran producer Suresh Kumar. Sharing the news Keerthy wrote, "Introducing Vaashi, A movie that took almost 7 years to fall in place rather than one that was put together. Look forward to all your love & support for this movie that's close to my heart!" Last seen in the Telugu film Miss India, Keerthy Suresh is currently camped in...
- 1/25/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
The actor is paired opposite Mahesh Babu in 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata'.Digital NativeKeerthy Suresh has left for Dubai to commence shooting of her next Mahesh Babu's Sarkaru Vaari Paata. The Mahanati fame actor, on Friday, took to Instagram to share an adorable picture of her cuddling pet dog furry friend Nyke before heading to the airport. Sharing the picture she has also penned a beautiful note for her pet and said that she will be missing him badly. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Keerthy Suresh (@keerthysureshofficial) Keerthy, a big-time dog lover and she brought this adorable pet home in 2018. Sharing his picture on Instagram she also wrote in her caption: Newest addition to the family! Welcome home #Nyke boy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Keerthy Suresh (@keerthysureshofficial) On the career front, Keerthy Suresh is all set to team up with Mahesh Babu...
- 1/23/2021
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
TollywoodMahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar met on the sets of the Telugu film 'Vamsi' in 2005.Tnm StaffCourtesy..InstagramActor Namrata Shirodkar, who is a former Miss India, is married to Tollywood star Mahesh Babu, and is celebrating her birthday on Friday. Namrata turned 48. Calling her his 'boss lady', Mahesh Babu shared an adorable message for his wife along with the couple’s candid picture taken when they were dining at a vacation spot. “Someone I love was born today! Everyday with you is special but today is a little more (sic)!! Celebrating my amazing woman. Happy birthday, boss lady. @namratashirodkar.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mahesh Babu (@urstrulymahesh) Mahesh Babu and Namrata flew to Dubai to celebrate her birthday along with their children, Sitara and Goutam, and their cousins. Giving a sneak peek into their trip, Sitara shared pictures with the hashtags #AmmasBirthdayDairies #Dubaicalling. View this post...
- 1/22/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
The trailer of much awaited ‘Bang Baang’, featuring actors Mr Faisu and Ruhi Singh is out now. The trailer is full of action stunts and entertainment.
The official page of Alt Balaji has revealed the trailer and captioned, “Aapke hosh udane aa raha hai #BangBaang. Super bikes, super stars aur supercast ke entry ke saath, hogayi hai 2021 ki shuruwat. Just wait and watch #BangBaang, streaming 25th January on #ALTBalaji.”
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The trailer shows as Faisal (Raghu) is the main suspect in the murder and Ruhi is investigating the case. They were also past lovers. The story is full of action, love, revenge stunts and full of entertainment.
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Mr Faisu is a popular social media star with a huge amount of followers on Tiktok back when the app wasn't banned in India.
The official page of Alt Balaji has revealed the trailer and captioned, “Aapke hosh udane aa raha hai #BangBaang. Super bikes, super stars aur supercast ke entry ke saath, hogayi hai 2021 ki shuruwat. Just wait and watch #BangBaang, streaming 25th January on #ALTBalaji.”
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The trailer shows as Faisal (Raghu) is the main suspect in the murder and Ruhi is investigating the case. They were also past lovers. The story is full of action, love, revenge stunts and full of entertainment.
View this post on Instagram
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Mr Faisu is a popular social media star with a huge amount of followers on Tiktok back when the app wasn't banned in India.
- 1/7/2021
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
The Hyderabad filming schedule of Sun Pictures’ “Annaatthe,” starring Indian superstar Rajinikanth, has been stopped due to crew members testing positive for Covid-19.
“During routine testing at #Annaathe shoot 4 crew members have tested positive for Covid19. Superstar @rajinikanth and other crew members have tested negative. To ensure utmost safety #Annaatthe shooting has been postponed,” Sun Pictures tweeted on Wednesday.
Announcement : During routine testing at #Annaathe shoot 4 crew members have tested positive for Covid19. Superstar @rajinikanth and other crew members have tested negative. To ensure utmost safety #Annaatthe shooting has been postponed.
— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) December 23, 2020
The film, an action-drama, started principal photography in December 2019, but production was halted earlier this year due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic in India.
Production resumed earlier this month in Hyderabad, after Rajinikanth flew there in a chartered flight, immediately after his 70th birthday celebrations.
Superstar Rajinikanth at #Annaatthe shoot ! pic.
“During routine testing at #Annaathe shoot 4 crew members have tested positive for Covid19. Superstar @rajinikanth and other crew members have tested negative. To ensure utmost safety #Annaatthe shooting has been postponed,” Sun Pictures tweeted on Wednesday.
Announcement : During routine testing at #Annaathe shoot 4 crew members have tested positive for Covid19. Superstar @rajinikanth and other crew members have tested negative. To ensure utmost safety #Annaatthe shooting has been postponed.
— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) December 23, 2020
The film, an action-drama, started principal photography in December 2019, but production was halted earlier this year due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus pandemic in India.
Production resumed earlier this month in Hyderabad, after Rajinikanth flew there in a chartered flight, immediately after his 70th birthday celebrations.
Superstar Rajinikanth at #Annaatthe shoot ! pic.
- 12/23/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Tollywood Here's a list of the big and small budget releases and where you can watch them. Rajeswari ParasaCourtesy..TwitterThis year, the Covid-19 pandemic and the consequent lockdown hit several industries in different ways. The film industry is no exception. Theatres were shut down across the country in mid-March and reopened only in the month of December. In the meantime, movies which were scripted, planned and executed for a large scale release on the silver screen had to settle for Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms. And this decision was not a piece of cake for producers, as they had to mull over the pros and cons, what with the uncertainty of when normalcy would return on one side and the financial pressure on the other. Several Telugu movies released across Ott platforms in this period, skipping a theatrical release. Many of them are small budget films but a few big budget ones too took the Ott route.
- 12/18/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
EntertainmentTwitter India released the list of top 10 tweeted actors in 2020 for both male and female categories on Monday.Tnm StaffFile PhotoMahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, Keerthy Suresh and Kajal Aggarwal are the most tweeted actors from south India in the year 2020, according to Twitter. Twitter India released the list of top 10 tweeted actors in 2020 for both male and female categories on Monday morning with the hashtag #ThisHappened2020. According to the list, the top tweeted actors from the male category are, in order, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan, Vijay, Tarak (Junior Ntr), Suriya, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, Dhanush, Mohanlal and Chiranjeevi. The top tweeted actors from the female category are, in order, Keerthy Suresh, Kajal Aggarwal, Samantha Akkineni, Rashmika Mandana, Pooja Hegde, Taapsee, Tamannaah, Rakul Preet, Shurthi Haasan and Trisha. Fans of Mahesh Babu have been tweeting a lot about his recent release, Sarileru Neekevvaru, which came under the direction of Anil Ravipudi and became a hit.
- 12/14/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
EntertainmentOther popular films from the south include 'Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal', 'Kappela' and 'Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya'.Tnm StaffAllu Arjun’s Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Dulquer Salman’s Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal, Anna Ben's Kappela, and Satyadev's Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya were among the top 10 most watched films from south India in 2020, according to Netflix. Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo starring Allu Arjun,Pooja Hegde, Tabu, Jayaram and others is a blockbuster Telugu film, which remains one of the top-grossers in Allu Arjun’s career. While Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo and Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal enjoyed a good theatrical run, Kappela was taken off theatres due to the coronavirus pandemic. Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya was released exclusively on Netflix due to the prolonged closure of theatres. According to Netflix, popular Spanish series Money Heist featured on their top 10 series in India for 170 days followed by German sci-fi series Dark which featured in their top 10 for 95 days.
- 12/10/2020
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Actress Niharica Raizada says the recent virtual summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Luxembourg counterpart Xavier Bettel is a good start and she is hopeful that in the future both the countries will work on cross-cultural cinema.
The actress, who will soon be seen in the Akshay Kumar-starrer "Sooryavanshi", is grand-daughter of the late legendary composer Op Nayyar. Niharica Raizada was born and raised in Luxembourg, and is a celebrity who represents both the countries. She is the honorary cultural and arts ambassador between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Republic of India.
"I am happy that the two countries have initiated a conversation. With time, I am hopeful that both the countries will focus on the entertainment, art and culture sector as well. There is a lot to share between the two countries. Cross-cultural cinema is the future and both the countries have a...
The actress, who will soon be seen in the Akshay Kumar-starrer "Sooryavanshi", is grand-daughter of the late legendary composer Op Nayyar. Niharica Raizada was born and raised in Luxembourg, and is a celebrity who represents both the countries. She is the honorary cultural and arts ambassador between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Republic of India.
"I am happy that the two countries have initiated a conversation. With time, I am hopeful that both the countries will focus on the entertainment, art and culture sector as well. There is a lot to share between the two countries. Cross-cultural cinema is the future and both the countries have a...
- 11/21/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
KollywoodThe first look poster of the film, tipped to be a crime thriller, was unveiled by actor Dhanush.Digital NativeThe first look poster of the Keerthy Suresh and Selvaraghavan starrer Saani Kaayidham, which is tipped to be a crime thriller, was unveiled on Sunday by actor Dhanush. The poster shows Keerthy and Selvaraghavan squatting and they look completely tired and defeated. On a cloth in front of them are various crude weapons and a bottle. It appears as though the two have been nabbed by the police. Dhanush took to Twitter to release the poster and captioned it, “Introducing the most wanted from #SaaniKaayidham”. The film, to be directed by Arun Matheswaran, will see the characters played by Keerthy and Selvaraghavan on the run after committing a major crime. This project marks Selvaraghavan’s acting debut in a full-length role. The project is slated to go on the floors soon...
- 11/16/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe actors shared videos of them celebrating Deepavali with crackers and they were starkly different.Tnm StaffThis year, many celebrities, including actor Rajinikanth, shared pictures and videos of their Deepavali celebrations at home. On the morning of the festival, a video of Rajinikanth lighting a thousand-wala firecracker was widely shared on the internet. Actors Aishwarya Rajesh and Keerthy Suresh too shared videos of them celebrating the festival of lights with firecrackers along with family. But while one set fire to a thousand-wala in one shot, the other bolted away four times before finally getting it done with a friend’s help. In her Instagram stories, actor Aishwarya Rajesh posed a video of herself bursting firecrackers outside her house with her family. The actor, who wore a bright pink Banarasi saree for the festival, is seen lighting the thousand-wala while deftly holding her saree gathered in one hand and the incense stick in the other.
- 11/16/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Tollywood The official title of the film directed by Vivek Athreya will be announced on November 21. Tnm StaffActor Nazriya took to her social media on Friday with a big announcement – her debut in the Telugu film industry. The actor, who has done 13 films in Malayalam and five in Tamil, will act opposite Tollywood star Nani. Taking to Instagram with a Diwali wish for her fans, Nazriya shared that she was excited for this new project. “Next. So this one will be my first Telugu film guys. Super excited for this one. With this amazing team,” she wrote on her social media. The new film will be directed by Vivek Athreya, who has previously made Brochevarevarura and Mental Madhilo.The title reveal for the new project is set to take place on November 21. “Circle this date and tune in. Happy Diwali,” the actor added. There has been much speculation around Vivek...
- 11/13/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Looking for some inspiration, made your way into the night? Looking for a fun, lighthearted, if a little too sweet film to ease your mind? What about a piece that might blow you off your feet, take your breath away? Well, Miss India definitely can do that. Only in all the wrong ways.
Once there was this Indian girl (Keerthy Suresh) from middle-class who promised her granddad she would make his name famous. She made it her goal to go against the tradition and her parent’s wish and instead of finding a good husband, Manasa Samyuktha chose not to work, but to follow her dream. To do an Mba and start her own business. Fair enough. After a series of unfortunate events, there comes a blessing in the form of Manasa’s brother scholarship. So the family moves to the United States of America, a promised land untouched by the power of chai.
Once there was this Indian girl (Keerthy Suresh) from middle-class who promised her granddad she would make his name famous. She made it her goal to go against the tradition and her parent’s wish and instead of finding a good husband, Manasa Samyuktha chose not to work, but to follow her dream. To do an Mba and start her own business. Fair enough. After a series of unfortunate events, there comes a blessing in the form of Manasa’s brother scholarship. So the family moves to the United States of America, a promised land untouched by the power of chai.
- 11/13/2020
- by Anomalilly
- AsianMoviePulse
Photo: 'Miss India'/Netflix The fight for equality for women has come a long way, with the current third-wave feminist movement. Retractors of the fight are of the view that a large-scale effort is not warranted anymore; that women have every right that a man has in the present day. In reality, women are still held back on many levels, bogged down by each culture’s norms of the expectations from their gender identity. There are still cultures in the world where a woman starting her own business is considered a nonconformist concept. However, nothing beats a woman’s drive, ambition, and determination to prove her disparagers wrong. Miss India (2020) is an Indian drama film in the Telugu language, which is the regional language of the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The movie is written and directed by Narendra Nath and is his debut film effort. It...
- 11/6/2020
- by Mirhan Tariq
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
TollywoodDirected by Parasuram, the film will be the first time that Keerthy plays the lead opposite Mahesh Babu.Digital NativeDigital NativeKeerthy Suresh is all set to team up with Mahesh Babu for the first time in the upcoming Telugu film Sarkaru Vaari Paata. In October, she had confirmed in an Instagram chat about signing up for the project. Now, during the promotions of her latest release, Miss India, she revealed in a media interaction that she will join the sets of Sarkaru Vaari Paata in January 2021. “I’m happy about teaming up with Mahesh Babu sir for the first time. I’ll join the shoot of Sarkaru Vaari Paata in January,” Keerthy said. She also confirmed that apart from Sarkaru Vaari Paata, her upcoming releases include the Telugu Good Luck Sakhi and Rajinikanth’s Annaatthe in Tamil. She also said she’s in talks for a new Tamil film and two Telugu projects.
- 11/4/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, which will mark the directorial debut of Indhu Vs, also features actors Indrajith Sukumaran and Indrans.Tnm StaffNithya Menen and Vijay SethupathiActors Nithya Menen, Vijay Sethupathi, Indrajith Sukumaran and Indrans are coming together for a new Malayalam film called 19(1)(a), to be directed by debutante Indhu Vs. The film will be produced by Anto Joseph. This will be the second time that Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi acts in a Malayalam film, a year after Marconi Mathai, in which he played an extended cameo alongside actor Jayaram. Indhu Vs has released the poster of the new film, seemingly a take on Freedom of Speech and Expression - the fundamental right guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. She wrote on Instagram, "And the film begins. Not writing anything more now. Thank you." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Indhu (@indhusss) on Nov 3, 2020 at 5:06am Pst...
- 11/4/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
ReviewPreachy, feel-good lines are dropped into the script at every turn, like Milk Bikis biscuits.Sowmya RajendranKeerthy Suresh's Miss India, now streaming on Netflix, is based on the frankly ludicrous premise that tea drinking is unheard of in America, and that it's Indian variant - chai - is completely alien to a cosmopolitan city like San Francisco which has a sizable Indian population. But even if you're willing to suspend disbelief and buy into the delusion, the story that director Narendra Nath, who has co-written the film with Tharun, wants to tell, is as appetising as a glass of tepid tea. Keerthy Suresh gets a stylish introduction, and before we can register her character's name - Manasa Samyuktha - she plunges into her life story for no particular reason. We're taken through Samyuktha's childhood where people speak like they're reading off inspirational quotes from a website. Rajendra Prasad plays Samyuktha's grandfather,...
- 11/4/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
KollywoodBookmark this list so you can plan your binge schedule! Tnm StaffThe Deepavali season is highly anticipated by Tamil cinema fans because it brings some of the biggest releases from the industry. For the past few years, the box-office has been dominated by Vijay's releases. However, this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi starrer Master will not release for Deepavali as was previously speculated. Moreoever, no big theatrical releases are slated for the Deepavali weekend despite theatres planning to open their doors on November 10. On Over-the-Top platforms though, several Tamil films and web series are slated for release. Here's a list of the releases with the dates and platforms so you can plan your watch list accordingly. Soorarai Pottru: The biggest release is of course Suriya's Soorarai Pottru, directed by Sudha Kongara and also starring Aparna Balamurali. The film is based on the...
- 11/3/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film will mark the directorial debut of Ramprasad Ragutu.Digital NativeDigital NativeKeerthy Suresh first signed the deal to star in the Telugu movie Aina Ishtam Nuvvu in 2015. However, the film was put on the back-burner after the shooting was wrapped up. After five long years, this film is gearing up for release under a new title Janakitho Nenu. The film will mark the directorial debut of Ramprasad Ragutu. According to sources, the makers have almost wrapped shooting for the project with only 4-5 days of patchwork left, which will be shot soon and the film will hit the screens once theatres resume functioning. Producer Natti Kumar has alleged that the rights of Janakitho Nenu are with him after signing the deal with Chanti Addala. Natti Kumar said he will seek the help of the Producers’ Council in dealing with the issue. Keerthy currently has the Nagesh Kukkunoor directorial Good Luck Sakhi in her kitty.
- 9/15/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThere have been reports that Keerthy has been approached to play the lead in the Vijaya Nirmala biopic.Digital NativeReports surface that Keerthy Suresh has been approached to play the lead role in another Telugu biopic. The actor played the legendary actor Savitri in the biopic Mahanati / Nadigayar Thilagam and pulled off the role with ease and élan. Following this, the makers of the Vijaya Nirmala biopic have approached Keerthy to play the lead role. Sources in the know say that Vijaya Nirmala’s son and actor Naresh will be directing the biopic and recently narrated the script to Keerthy through video conferencing. If things move well, we can expect an official announcement about Keerthy taking up the project. It may be noted here that Vijaya Nirmala, a popular actor and director of her times, holds the Guinness World Record for being the first female director to direct 44 films. Read: Remembering Vijaya Nirmala,...
- 4/28/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe shooting for the project is said to start in June this year.Digital NativeBuzz from the Tollywood industry is that director Parasuram may get a chance to work with Mahesh Babu. Earlier, the director was in talks to rope in Mahesh Babu for his project and narrated a storyline but it did not work. However, things are moving at a fast pace now, with Parasuram getting his nod from Mahesh Babu and their project will start rolling from June this year. A recent update about this project is that Keerthy Suresh is in talks to play the female lead. Sources in the know say that Keerthy will be joining the sets of this flick only after completing the Rajinikanth starrer Annaatthe. It is an upcoming action drama film written and directed by Siva and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner Sun Pictures. The film’s star cast also includes Meena,...
- 3/26/2020
- by vignesh@thenewsminute.com
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe shooting for the project is said to start in June this year.Digital NativeBuzz from the Tollywood industry is that director Parasuram may get a chance to work with Mahesh Babu. Earlier, the director was in talks to rope in Mahesh Babu for his project and narrated a storyline but it did not work. However, things are moving at a fast pace now, with Parasuram getting his nod from Mahesh Babu and their project will start rolling from June this year. A recent update about this project is that Keerthy Suresh is in talks to play the female lead. Sources in the know say that Keerthy will be joining the sets of this flick only after completing the Rajinikanth starrer Annaatthe. It is an upcoming action drama film written and directed by Siva and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner Sun Pictures. The film’s star cast also includes Meena,...
- 3/26/2020
- by vignesh@thenewsminute.com
- The News Minute
Indian director Narendra Nath first feature length film “Miss India” is set to be released on April 17th, 2020. The drama stars Keerthy Suresh, winner of the National Film Award for best actress for her role in “Mahanati”, as the titular ‘Miss India’.
Below you can check out the trailer for the production, as well as a lyrical video and song teaser for the upcoming film.
Below you can check out the trailer for the production, as well as a lyrical video and song teaser for the upcoming film.
- 3/5/2020
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
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