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Elli AvrRam says South film sets are more peaceful: ‘In Bollywood they don’t care if you faint’

Elli AvrRam says South film sets are more peaceful: ‘In Bollywood they don’t care if you faint’

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Actor Elli AvrRam, who has worked across Tamil, Kannada and Hindi cinema, has opened up about the stark contrasts between working in Bollywood and the South. Reflecting on her journey, Elli revealed that while both industries have given her valuable experiences, she found the working environment on South film sets to be far calmer, more organised and respectful. Elli AvrRam talked about the difference in experience in working in Bollywood and South films. (Instagram/@elliavrram) Elly AvrRam talks about South film sets being more peaceful than Bollywood In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Elli clarified that she has had positive experiences in both industries, but noted a clear difference in their working styles. She said, “I have had good experiences in both the South and Bollywood. But I have found it more peaceful on set in the South. In Bollywood, it’s more hurried. In the South, they prefer to use walkie-talkies instead of shouting and screaming. My experience in Bollywood has been that even if you are eating, you are told your shot is ready. …

Elli AvrRam says South sets are more ‘peaceful’

Elli AvrRam says South sets are more ‘peaceful’

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 17, 2026 01:59 PM IST Elli AvrRam has been a part of the Indian entertainment industry for over a decade and has worked in many popular Bollywood and South films, along with participating in reality shows and appearing in web series. In a recent interview, Elli opened up about the difference in the working culture of South films vis-a-vis Hindi films and said that the crews in South are more peaceful and care about the actor. She mentioned that she has had some unsavoury experiences in Bollywood. “We don’t care if you have eaten, if you faint, but the shot is ready,” she said. ‘South sets are more peaceful’ In a chat with Bollywood Bubble, Elli said, “I have found it more peaceful on set in the South. In Bollywood, it’s more (hurriedly claps her hands).” Elli said that she has had good experiences in both South and Hindi but “better experiences in South.” She also mentioned that sets in the South are much more peaceful. “They prefer to use …

‘He cares about your opinion’: How working with Aamir Khan changed Elli AvrRam’s perspective on Bollywood stars | Bollywood News

‘He cares about your opinion’: How working with Aamir Khan changed Elli AvrRam’s perspective on Bollywood stars | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiApr 16, 2026 10:06 PM IST Actress Elli AvrRam recently spoke about working with some of Bollywood’s biggest names, including Aamir Khan, and how those experiences changed her perception of “big stars.” She also recalled her first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan. Elli AvrRam on working with Aamir Khan During the conversation with Bollywood Bubble, Elli Avram shared her perception of “big stars” and said, “One thing I have learnt from them is that they respect their work a lot. They have great discipline, and they are extremely humble. It’s beautiful to see how professional and dedicated they are towards their craft, and still want to grow and do better. The beautiful thing I have seen working with big stars is that I sometimes feel what younger actors think about how these stars behave is completely wrong. The big stars are very professional, kind to the people they work with, and they don’t show tantrums or throw their weight around.” Also Read: Elli AvrRam claims Salman Khan protects her in the industry: ‘A …

World Hindi Day| Elli AvrRam, Edward Sonnenblick, Mark Bennington recall learning the language

World Hindi Day| Elli AvrRam, Edward Sonnenblick, Mark Bennington recall learning the language

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For us, speaking in our respective mother tongue is like breathing. But what is it like for actors, who hail from different parts in the world and choose to work in India? What were the kind of hurdles they had to overcome? Edward Sonnenblick, Elli AvrRam Here are some known faces spilling the beans: Edward Sonnenblick Before ever setting foot in India, I got so hooked on Hindi movies that I got myself a book called Teach Yourself Hindi and started. I loved it so much that by the time I got here for the first time I had a head start and hit the ground running. Since I could already speak Hindi when I arrived it’s actually been something from the beginning that has helped me secure more work. The job where I cut my teeth in the industry was a TV serial, Jhansi ki Rani, where I was the main villain in what must have been over a hundred episodes. Those were crazy days, where they’d often give me my Hindi lines just …

Elli AvrRam: I have embraced India completely as my home

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Actor Elli AvrRam says the biggest challenge she faced in the Indian film industry was to break the perception that she could only do “glamorous roles and dance numbers.” She told us, “it’s just that the opportunities to do something more raw and unglamorous were less.” Elli AvrRam visited the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya recently.(Instagram/@elliavrram) AvrRam, who has Swedish-Greek roots entered the Indian showbiz in 2013, and has been part of films Mickey Virus (2013), Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon (2015), Jabariya Jodi (2019), Malang (2020), Goodbye (2022) and Ganpath (2023). Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! “To be honest I have embraced India completely as my home. I will fight with anyone who speaks bad about it,” the 33-year-old said. AvrRam is currently travelling across India to shoot her show India With Elli AvrRam season 2. Speaking on her latest pitstop Ayodhya where she visited the Ram Mandir, the actor shared that she was amazed to see the devotion in the air, where the Ram Mandir was inaugurated …

Actor Elli AvrRam’s Ice-Skating Video Gets A Big Shout Out From Ayushmann Khurrana And Other Stars

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Elli AvrRam in a still from the video. (courtesy: elliavrram) New Delhi: Elli AvrRam‘s acting prowess has always captivated the attention of fans. But did you know that acting is not her only talent? She recently showed off her impressive ice-skating skills. In an Instagram video, Elli AvrRam, dressed in an all-black ensemble, is standing on the ice rink. Combining the art of ice skating with a surreal dance performance, Elli AvrRam creates a magical spectacle. In the video, Elli AvrRam is dancing to Pehle Bhi Main from the film Animal, sung by Vishal Mishra and penned by Raj Shekhar. In her caption, Elli proudly asserted, “No body-double, just me on the ice doing my thing,” accompanied by a red heart and skating shoe emoji. She expresses her admiration for Vishal Mishra‘s magical voice, saying, “Pehle bhi main. A new favourite from you Vishal Mishra. I just had to vibe to it in my style!” Elli AvrRam added, “Dreaming of one day playing the role of a figure-skating girl. The passion is real…” with a red heart emoji. Elli …

Elli Avram: Staying away from family is the biggest challenge

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It’s been a decade since Elli Avram stepped her foot in Bollywood to explore a career, and the actor says it has been a roller-coaster ride for her. She admits staying away from family in Sweden has been the biggest challenge for her, which she is still struggling to conquer. Elli Avram entered Bollywood with Mickey Virus in 2013 She entered Bollywood with Mickey Virus in 2013, following which she starred in projects such as Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon, Jabariya Jodi, Malang, Naane Varuvean and Ganapath. Stay tuned with breaking news on HT Channel on Facebook. Join Now “My journey in Bollywood has been amazing. It has been a roller coaster of ups and downs. But I find it all beautiful because of the acceptance that I have got from the filmmakers who believed in me and gave me opportunities to perform as an actor,” Avram, who hails from Sweden, tells us. The 34-year-old continues, “I’m very grateful for the fact that I’m getting to do so many different roles. I’m getting to be versatile …

Jacqueline Fernandez, Elli AvrRam roped in for `Lakadbaggha` sequel?

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Lakadbaggha, starring Anshuman Jha, Milind Soman and Ridhi Dogra, opened in cinemas last week to an underwhelming response. But that hasn’t deterred the makers from beginning work on its sequel. We hear Jacqueline Fernandez and Elli AvrRam are being brought on board for the second instalment of the franchise that focuses on an animal-lover vigilante.   The two actors have been chosen for their martial arts background. A source reveals, “Jacqueline started learning Mixed Martial Arts for Race 3 [2018], and has been practicing it since then. Elli, too, has trained in the form. The sequel will have a heavy dose of action, especially hand-to-hand combat scenes.”  Before the project rolls in May, Fernandez and AvrRam will undergo a month-long training with action directors Vicky Arora and Kecha Khamphakdee. “Beginning in April, they will be trained in Krav Maga. Kecha is a National Award-winning action director with Baahubali 2: The Conclusion [2017], and Ponniyin Selvan: I [2022] to his credit. Vicky and he are planning to take the action a few notches higher from the …