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Laapataa Ladies’ Nitanshi Goel transforms into Karuna for Telugu debut Takshakudu; first look unveiled

Laapataa Ladies’ Nitanshi Goel transforms into Karuna for Telugu debut Takshakudu; first look unveiled

After making her debut in Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, Nitanshi Goel is stepping into a completely different space with her next project. The actor on Monday unveiled her first look as Karuna from the upcoming Netflix Telugu film Takshakudu. Paired opposite Anand Deverakonda, the actor’s Telugu debut already appears to be positioning her in a darker, emotionally layered world. Laapataa Ladies’ Nitanshi transforms into Karuna for Telugu debut Takshakudu. (Instagram) A dramatic transformation In the first-look poster, Nitanshi embraces an earthy, raw look with intricate pearl embellishments adorning her forehead and traditional jewellery adding to the character’s rooted, cultural identity. The striking red-and-white face paint, paired with moody amber lighting, gives the poster a haunting yet emotionally charged atmosphere. Sharing a glimpse on Instagram, Nitanshi introduced Karuna through a heartfelt caption, describing her as someone who experiences emotions intensely and loves with complete fearlessness. “Meet Karuna. She feels deeply, loves fiercely,” the actor captioned the post. A fresh pairing with Anand Deverakonda Nitanshi is paired opposite Vijay Deverakonda’s brother, Anand Deverakonda, in Takshakudu. The project …

Aamir Khan Birthday Special: Revisiting Mr Perfectionist’s audition for Ravi Kishan’s role in Laapataa Ladies; watch

Aamir Khan Birthday Special: Revisiting Mr Perfectionist’s audition for Ravi Kishan’s role in Laapataa Ladies; watch

Bollywood’s beloved Mr Perfectionist, Aamir Khan is celebrating his 61st birthday today. Last year, when the superstar turned 60, he hosted a special celebration where he introduced the media to his new girlfriend Gauri Spratt roughly a year after they began dating. This year, Aamir is busy gearing up for the release of his son Junaid Khan’s next film Ek Din, backed by Aamir Khan Productions. As Aamir celebrates his special day with his loved ones, let’s take a trip down memory lane to the time he auditioned for ex-wife Kiran Rao’s film Laapataa Ladies (2024). Sadly, he was rejected. Aamir Khan and Laapataa Ladies star Ravi Kishan In 2024, Kiran Rao introduced the country to Laapataa Ladies, played by Nitanshi Goel and Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastava with her award-winning film. The talented newcomers were joined by seasoned actors Chhaya Kadam and Ravi Kishan. One of the biggest highlights of the film was the twist in the end, brought to us by Ravi’s character Shyam Manohar, Sub-Inspector. But before the Bhojpuri superstar joined the …

Pratibha Rannta reveals reason behind choosing Accused after Laapataa Ladies

Pratibha Rannta reveals reason behind choosing Accused after Laapataa Ladies

The film Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, gave one of the most promising young actors, Pratibha Rannta, a role of a lifetime and served as the stepping stone to her cinematic career. For her, however, finding a project that could match the impact of Laapataa Ladies wasn’t easy. After appearing in Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Pratibha explores another gripping genre with Accused, a Netflix original directed by Anubhuti Kashyap. Pratibha Rannta on life after Laapataa Ladies “There was so much love coming in. My debut raised so many standards. I kept wondering if I would ever be able to do something that could achieve what Laapataa Ladies did,” she says. Pratibha admits that the period following the film’s release was confusing, as she read several scripts but struggled to find the right one until Accused came her way. “Oh my God, I think I can finally see myself in this space,” she recalls. She adds that the shooting experience was equally refreshing. “There was silence on set. Nobody was shouting, …

Vrushakarma glimpse: Naga Chaitanya battles Sparsh Shrivastava; fans impressed by Laapataa Ladies actor’s evil turn

Vrushakarma glimpse: Naga Chaitanya battles Sparsh Shrivastava; fans impressed by Laapataa Ladies actor’s evil turn

Vrushakarma glimpse: Karthik Dandu released the glimpse of his upcoming mystic thriller Vrushakarma on Thursday. The film starring Naga Chaitanya, Meenakshi Chaudhary and Sparsh Shrivastava will see the battle of good versus evil, if the glimpse is anything to go by. Fans seemed impressed with Laapataa Ladies actor Sparsh being cast as the chilling antagonist. Vrushakarma glimpse: Naga Chaitanya and Sparsh Shrivastava in stills from the film. Vrushakarma glimpse sees Naga Chaitanya face Sparsh Shrivastava’s evil The 2-minute glimpse begins with Sparsh’s character using dark magic to target a man and kill him even as he stays in the confines of his home. He also seems possessed by something sinister that makes him twist and contort. Vrushakarma’s mysterious world unfolds with a voiceover stating that whenever a supernatural force awakens, destiny chooses a Vrushakarma to counter it. Chaitanya is introduced as the man who faces off Sparsh’s evil, fighting through everything. Meenakshi, Zarina Wahab and Jayaram were also introduced in the glimpse. Internet reacts to Vrushakarma glimpse, like Sparsh’s casting The reaction to Vrushakarma’s glimpse …

Laapataa Ladies` Pratibha Ranta in talks for Kartik Aaryan`s Naagzilla

Laapataa Ladies` Pratibha Ranta in talks for Kartik Aaryan`s Naagzilla

Pratibha Ranta, who made a splash with her debut film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ (2024), is now said to be the frontrunner to play the female lead in Kartik Aaryan’s ‘Naagzilla: Naag Lok Ka Pehla Kaand’. Director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba’s creature comedy went on floors this week, even as the makers are simultaneously finalising the female lead.  A source reveals, “Sanya Malhotra was the makers’ first choice and everyone on the team had assumed she would be signed long ago. But recent developments suggest that the team has widened their search and is now considering Pratibha.”  Kartik Aaryan kicked off the comedy’s shoot on November 1 ‘Naagzilla’, said to be the first instalment in the serpent trilogy, is produced by Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films. Considering Ranta recently wrapped up Anubhuti Kashyap’s directorial venture that is produced under Karan Johar’s banner, she has caught the attention of the makers for their next as well. Insiders say that the only possible hitch may be her dates. The source adds, “Pratibha has a movie lined up with Maddock …

Cannes 2025: Laapataa Ladies’ Chhaya Kadam reveals how debut at film festival helped her get past fear of wearing heels, western dresses

Cannes 2025: Laapataa Ladies’ Chhaya Kadam reveals how debut at film festival helped her get past fear of wearing heels, western dresses

The Indian contingent has taken over the streets of France, proudly representing Indian cinema. Among them is ace actress Chhaya Kadam, who flew to Cannes 2025 with her Marathi-language movie, Snow Flower. In a recent interview, she stated that her debut at the festival last year helped her overcome the fear of wearing heels, western dresses, and more.  Back in 2024, Chhaya Kadam and the team of All We Imagine as Light went to the 77th Cannes Film Festival for the first time. As she flew to the global event for the second time this year, Kadam feels more confident and familiar with the city, the people, and the festival. While talking to The Hollywood Reporter India, the actress recalled how her debut at the event gave her wings and confidence. “Cannes Film Festival ne mera boht confidence badha diya hai (Cannes Film Festival boasted my confidence)” stated the Gangubai Kathiawadi actress. She went on to add that not just as an actress, but in her personal life too, she has become confident. She shared …

Laapataa Ladies, Munjya among winners; check out full list

Laapataa Ladies, Munjya among winners; check out full list

Zee Cine Awards 2025: Laapataa Ladies, Munjya among winners; check out full list Home News and Gossip Zee Cine Awards 2025: Laapataa Ladies, Munjya among winners; check out full list Zee Cine Awards 2025 is happening today in Mumbai. Laapataa Ladies, Munjya and many others have won big tonight. Check out the full list here. The much-anticipated Zee Cine Awards 2025 took place in Mumbai on May 17, bringing together the top names from the Hindi film industry. They included stars such as Kartik Aaryan, Rashmika Mandanna, Vikrant Massey, Aparshakti Khurana among many others. During the event, both Vikrant Massey, Aparshakti Khurana enthralled the audience with their on-stage chemistry as hosts. But what managed to grab everyone’s attention was Kartik Aaryan‘s impeccable performance. The highlight of the night were clearly the top winners. Punit Goenka, ZEEL’s CEO said, “Zee ek brand nahi hai, ek pehchaan hai, ek soch hai jo humne 33 saal pehle shuru ki thi. Ghar ghar …

Cannes Film Festival 2025: Laapataa Ladies fame Nitanshi Goel graces the red carpet, check day 3 updates

Cannes Film Festival 2025: Laapataa Ladies fame Nitanshi Goel graces the red carpet, check day 3 updates

Bollywood actress Nitanshi Goel, known for her role as Phool Kumari in Laapataa Ladies, made her red carpet debut at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. New Delhi: Laapataa Ladies fame Nitanshi Goel stole the spotlight on the third day of the Cannes Film Festival as she made her debut at the 78th edition of the prestigious event. The 17-year-old actress opted for a black and golden strapless gown custom-designed by JADE by Monica and Karishma.  On Friday, the actress took to her Instagram handle and shared a series of pictures of her Cannes red carpet look. In the caption, she wrote, “Still taking it all in…Grateful, honoured, and so proud to represent a bit of India on this global stage. Walking the red carpet at Cannes felt like a dream — thank you for all the love, always.” Fans and followers have filled the comment section with heartfelt comments. One user wrote, “Absolutely breathtaking! You look like an absolute queen on the red carpet. So proud to see you representing India with …

‘All the moments leading to this were worth it’: Laapataa Ladies actor Nitanshi Goel to make Cannes debut this year | Bollywood

‘All the moments leading to this were worth it’: Laapataa Ladies actor Nitanshi Goel to make Cannes debut this year | Bollywood

May 13, 2025 07:04 PM IST Laapataa Ladies actor Nitanshi Goel to debut at Cannes Film Festival this year, joining stars like Aishwarya Rai and Alia Bhatt. Laapataa Ladies actor Nitanshi Goel is all set join the bigwigs of Bollywood like Aishwarya Rai and Alia Bhatt, as she prepares to debut at this year’s Cannes Film festival. Nitanshi Goel to walk the red carpet at the 78th Cannes film festival(Photo: Sarang Gupta) (Also read: 5 Indian films to be screened at Cannes Film Festival 2025: Tanvi The Great, Homebound, Aranyer Din Ratri) ‘All the moments leading to this were worth it’ The 17-year-old actor will be one of the representatives of the beauty brand L’Oréal Paris which has been associated with Cannes for 28 years now. The actor took to her Instagram and announced the news to her fans. She shared an unboxing video where she revealed different cosmetic products from the beauty brand and also tooka cute picture of herself with a polaroid camera. “All the moments leading to this were worth it. Excited …

Laapataa Ladies Fame Nitanshi Goel To Make Cannes Debut, Calls It ‘Absolute Honour’

Laapataa Ladies Fame Nitanshi Goel To Make Cannes Debut, Calls It ‘Absolute Honour’

Last Updated:May 13, 2025, 09:09 IST Nitanshi Goel, star of Laapataa Ladies, will debut at Cannes 2025 for L’Oréal Paris. Nitanshi Goel is gearing up for Cannes 2025. Phool goes to Cannes! From the heartlands of India to the glamorous streets of Cannes, Laapataa Ladies star Nitanshi Goel is living the dream. After charming audiences as Phool in the critically acclaimed Laapataa Ladies, the 17-year-old powerhouse is ready to make her dazzling debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. Nitanshi will be representing global beauty giant L’Oréal Paris, who’ve been the festival’s official beauty partner for 28 years now. Sharing her excitement about her Cannes debut, Nitanshi said, “I came into this industry with aspirations of making things happen for me. From the incredible journey of ‘Laapataa Ladies’ to now standing on the global stage at Cannes, I am getting closer to realizing them. I am that girl who is representing every Indian girl out there who dreams big and is ready to go and achieve them, come what may.” The actress added, “Being able …