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After Shaakuntalam, Watch These 5 Fantasy-Mythological Dramas

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Aishwarya in a still from PS-1. (courtesy: YouTube) New Delhi: Is there anything Samantha Ruth Prabhu cannot do? We think not. After her performance as Raji in Family Man 2, Samantha has displayed her versatility as an actress with Gunasekhar’s Shaakuntalam. The film is based on the popular play Abhignyana Shakuntalam by the legendary poet-playwright Kalidasa, and features Samantha in the titular role. Given the scale of the film, it is only natural for the movie to leave you asking for more. There is also no dearth of such films in India, given that it is a land of myths and legends that have been passed down from generation to generation for thousands of years. This rich culture has given rise to a rich tapestry of fantasy and mythical stories that are just waiting to be brought to life on the big screen. Over the years, Indian filmmakers have attempted to do just that, with varying degrees of success.  To make your weekend a lot simpler, we have curated a list of five fantasy-mythical dramas that …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Is At Loss Of Words After Vijay Deverakonda’s Best Of Luck Note For Shaakuntalam

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A still from the video. (courtesy: thedeverakonda) New Delhi: Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is all set for the release of Shaakuntalam, received a best-of-luck note from his Kushi co-star Vijay Deverakonda ahead of the release. He started his note with these words, “Sammy , You are so full of love , always wanting to do right, spread cheer, still your everything for each shot in a film as if your entire career depends on it.” Calling Samantha a “fighter”, Vijay added, “The world might never know what a fighter you have been the past one year, always trying to put a smile and your best foot forward for your teams, films, and fans even though your body needs a break, needs rest.” For those who don’t know, then let us tell you – the actress was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called Myositis last year.  Wishing Samantha Ruth Prabhu love and luck, Vijay Deverakonda concluded his note with these words, “I wish you all luck for #Shaakuntalamtomorrow. Your will and the love of millions will …

Before Samantha Ruth Prabhu, There Was MS Subbulakshmi And Other “Shakuntalas On Celluloid”

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Image was Insatgrammed by Samantha Ruth Prabhu. (courtesy: samantharuthprabhuoffl/a>) Samantha Ruth Prabhu is super excited. After all, her film Shaakuntalamis releasing tomorrow, April 14. From conducting “Ask Me” sessions on Twitter to attending events, Samantha is doing it all and how. Now, she has shared a picture paying tribute to all the actresses who have played Shakuntala in the past. The collages feature actresses Dorothy Kingdon, K.R. Vijaya, MS Subbulakshmi, B  Saroja Devi, Jayashree, Anita, Sandhya, Jayshree, and Surabhi Kamala Bai as Shakuntala. The collage also features Samantha’s character in the film. The text on it read, “Shakuntalas on celluloid.” For the caption, Samantha wrote, “It has truly been the greatest honour. #Shakuntala #Shaakuntalam is yours from tomorrow.” She plays the titular role in the Gunasekhar-directed film, which is based on the great poet Kalidasa’s play Abhijnanashakuntalam. Before this, Samantha Ruth Prabhu spoke about the five crazy things about Shaakuntalam. In the video, she revealed, “I have a flower allergy but had to wear flower ornaments on my arms and on my neck. I shot all …

“Everyone Being Patient And Kind”

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared this picture. (courtesy: samantharuthprabhuoffl) Mumbai: Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu says she was excited to reunite with her “The Family Man” directors Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK for the Indian chapter of “Citadel“, a globe-trotting spy drama, is a complete package full of action and emotion. The 35-year-old actor features alongside Varun Dhawan on the Indian original series within the “Citadel” franchise, whose flagship show, featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden, launches on Prime Video on April 28. “I am privileged to work with Raj and DK again, they are (at) the top of their game, they gave me such an amazing character with Raji (in ‘The Family Man 2‘). With ‘Citadel’ we are pushing the boundaries even further, with action, with emotions, it is quite a package. It is like working with family, there is an equal amount of fun and challenge,” the actor told PTI in an interview. Billed as a “local original spy series”, the project hails from Prime Video and AGBO, the production banner co-founded by the …

“All The Heroines At That Time Were Typecast”

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Madhoo shared this picture. (courtesy: madhoo_rockstar) New Delhi: Madhoo, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Shaakuntalam, recently in an interview opened up about sexism in the film industry and being typecast during the initial phase of her career (the 90s). Speaking to Pinkvilla, the 54-year-old actress also revealed that she decided to exit as she was not getting the kind of roles she was looking for despite featuring in the films like Roja, Yeshwant, Phool Aur Kaante and others. “Talking about sexism and typecasting, I was playing the heroine role so all the heroines at that time were typecast. We had some amazing songs to dance and sing to and then we had a few romantic scenes but I got lucky to do a few films like Yeshwant and Pechaan and even in my first film, Phool Aur Kaante,” Pinkvilla quoted Madhoo saying.  “I played varied kinds of roles in different languages and have no complaints about the roles that came my way but yes, at one point towards the …

Madhoo on sexism in films: ‘All the heroines at that time were typecast’ | Bollywood

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Madhoo Shah, who has worked in films such as Mani Ratnam’s Roja (1992), will be seen next in Samantha Ruth Prabhu‘s Shaakuntalam. In a recent interview, Madhoo spoke about taking a long sabbatical from acting, witnessing sexism and typecasting during the initial phase of her career, and her comeback to films. Madhoo is married to businessman Anand Shah and they have two daughters. Also read: Madhoo says ‘you can be of any age or shape and yet find a place on OTT’ Madhoo is remembered for her 1992 film Roja co-starring Arvind Swamy. Madhoo said at one point towards the end of her acting career, she had started feeling she was not getting that kind of roles she was looking for. Madhoo also praised Priyanka Chopra, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt and other actors today for ‘completely transforming the status of heroines in the industry’. When asked if she faced sexism or felt typecast during the initial phase of her career, Madhoo told Pinkvilla, “Talking about sexism and typecasting, I was playing the heroine role so …

5 “Crazy Things” That Happened To Samantha Ruth Prabhu While Filming Shaakuntalam

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Image was shared by Samantha Ruth Prabhu. (courtesy: samantharuthprabhuoffl ) Samantha Ruth Prabhu awaits the release of her upcoming film Shaakuntalam. It will open in theatres this Friday. She plays the titular role in the Gunasekhar-directed film, which is based on the great poet Kalidasa’s play Abhijnanashakuntalam. Ahead of the film’s release, Samantha, on Monday, revealed “five crazy things about Shaakuntalam.” The first one is about her allergic reaction to floral jewellery, which she was required to wear for her character. Samantha shared, “I have a flower allergy but had to wear flower ornaments on my arms and on my neck. I shot all day with no complaints. And then in the evening when I took it out, the imprint of the flowers was all over my arm. I had, like, a flower tattoo on my arm for six months. I thought it was permanent because no one was able to fix it. So, I would put makeup on top of that for like, six months and then finally it went away. So, yeah, crazy.” Next, …

After “Unimaginable Things”, Samantha Ruth Prabhu Is Now “Prepared For Anything”

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Image was shared by Samantha Ruth Prabhu. (courtesy: jrntr) Samantha Ruth Prabhu is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Shaakuntalam. The actress is super busy with promotion campaigns. Well, in the middle of this, Samantha took out some time for an “Ask Me” session on Twitter.  “Let’s talk all things #Shaakuntalam #AskSam,” Samantha tweeted on Sunday. When a fan asked, “From being from last week of Shakuntalam 2 years back to the promotions of the film and release in 5 days. How does it feel to you Sam? It’s been a great long journey (sic),” the actress dropped a heartwarming reply. Samantha said that a  lot of “unimaginable things” have happened in her life. Quote-tweeting the post, she said, “Gosh!! So much has happened…Unimaginable things…life lessons…I guess I am prepared for anything now.” Be it the separation from her husband, actor Naga Chaitanya or the time when she got diagnosed with myositis, the last two years were a bit challenging for Samantha. Myositis is an autoimmune disease that brings with it …

“Glasses Are My New Best Friend.” Here’s Why

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Image was shared on Twitter. (courtesy: introverteeen) Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is leaving no stone unturned for the promotions of her upcoming film Shaakuntalam, held an Ask Sam session on Sunday on her Twitter handle. As soon as session commenced, the Family Man 2 actress was hounded by fans, questioning her about all things possible. However, the cutest and perhaps the one that got us smiling was this. A fan uploaded a picture of Samantha wearing spectacles and wrote, “your new teen-girl looks are so cute, do you mind continue being this cute for a little longer.” Replying to the fan’s adorable request, Samantha wrote, “Glasses are my new best friend.” Take a look at the Twitter exchange here: Glasses are my new best friend 🤓🤍#Shaakuntalamhttps://t.co/X9151BOZx2 — Samantha (@Samanthaprabhu2) April 9, 2023 A few days ago, a video of the actress went viral across social media. In the video, Samantha can be seen squinting her eyes while expressing her discomfort at the flashbulbs from the paparazzi cameras pointed towards her. Samantha can be heard saying, “I am …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Boss Reply To Question On How She Keeps Going: “My Story, I Decide”

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared this picture. (courtesy: samantharuthprabhuoffl) New Delhi: Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is gearing up for the release of Shaakuntalam, held an Ask Sam session on Sunday on her Twitter handle. “Let’s talk all things #Shaakuntalam #AskSam,” Samantha tweeted. Soon after the actress posted, her fans flooded her Twitter profile with several questions. However, one question grabbed our attention, and Samantha’s reply was like the cherry on the cake. A fan asked, “Dude, where do you get your strength from… how do you keep on going strong despite so many fu**** happening…” To this, she replied, “Because this is not how my story will end. I decide. #Shaakuntalam.”  Read Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s tweet below:  Because this is not how my story will end☺️I decide 🤍#Shaakuntalamhttps://t.co/nslxTvxZua — Samantha (@Samanthaprabhu2) April 9, 2023 Sita Ramam actress Mrunal Thakur also slipped into Samantha’s Ask session and called her “inspiring”. Also, she asked when they would work together in a film. “Can’t wait to watch Shaakuntalam! You’re so inspiring Sam. My question to you is when are …