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Simran says Bollywood ‘disrespects’ South actors, ignores their legacy: ‘They bargain on hotels, tickets’

Simran says Bollywood ‘disrespects’ South actors, ignores their legacy: ‘They bargain on hotels, tickets’

Actor Simran, celebrated for her work in Tamil cinema, recently opened up about her difficult experiences in the Hindi film industry. Speaking candidly about the treatment of South Indian actors in Bollywood, Simran said she often felt that the years of work and legacy carried by actors from the South were overlooked, adding that the lack of respect deeply hurt her. Simran slams Bollywood for looking down upon South actors. Simran exposes Bollywood for disrespecting actors from South cinema In a conversation with Filmfare, Simran talked about how Bollywood ‘disrespects’ South actors and said, “A lot of times, I have refused to do a Hindi film because I don’t connect with people. It feels like they have not seen the work we have done down South and the legacy actors carry before we come here. It bothers me. There is no respect. I have given more than half of my life to cinema, and despite that, if I lack respect, then it hurts. It makes no sense.” She added that some production companies bargain over …

THIS actress is being lauded for her fashion sense, fans feel she should have been at Cannes Film Festival

THIS actress is being lauded for her fashion sense, fans feel she should have been at Cannes Film Festival

THIS actress is being lauded for her fashion sense, fans feel she should have been at Cannes Film Festival Home News and Gossip THIS actress is being lauded for her fashion sense, fans feel she should have been at Cannes Film Fe… Read on to know about the actress who ruled the South and Bollywood industry with her performances. She is also appreciated for her fashion sense and fans now want her to be at Cannes Film Festival. We have so many actresses in the industry who are known for their fashion choices. They have impressed the audience with their gorgeous outfits. Today, we talk about an actress who has ruled the South and the Bollywood industry. She is known for her spectacular performances on the big screen. She has also entered the OTT space and did some amazing web shows. Apart from this, her fashion choices have always been perfect. Yes, we are talking about Samantha Ruth Prabhu. …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu QUESTIONS shame around periods: 'Why the silence, whispers, and hesitation?'

Samantha Ruth Prabhu QUESTIONS shame around periods: 'Why the silence, whispers, and hesitation?'

Samantha Ruth Prabhu has proved her mettle time and again. She has also proved herself to be a strong, courageous and outspoken women. Recently, the actress spoke about menstruation and questioned why the topic is still not widely spoken about. Talking about periods being considered as a taboo subject, the actress shared that it is necessary to break the taboo and dated notions around periods. To news agency IANS, Samantha Ruth Prabhu said, “As women, we’ve come so far, yet conversations around period are still met with silence, whispers, and shame.” She also mentioned that there is nothing to be ashamed of periods as women cycles are ‘life-affirming’. She added, “Speaking with Rashi Choudhary reminded me how crucial it is it is to break these taboos and dated notions. Our cycles are powerful and, most importantly, life-affirming. Definitely not something to be ashamed of or hide or, for that matter, even taken lightly.” This comes after the release of teaser of her podcast with nutritionist Rashi Choudhary. In the Take20 podcast, they spoke about about …

Pawan Kalyan’s ex-wife Renu Desai reveals why she never remarried; ‘I wish I had…’

Pawan Kalyan’s ex-wife Renu Desai reveals why she never remarried; ‘I wish I had…’

South superstar Pawan Kalyan has always remained in news due to his personal life. The actor-turned-politician has married thrice. In a recent interview, his ex-wife Renu Desai shared how life changed for her post their separation. Renu Desai and Pawan Kalyan parted ways in the year 2011. They have two children – Akira Nandan and Aadhya. In a recent interview, Renu Desai revealed that Pawan Kalyan is a ‘caring’ father and that both their kids share a special bond with him. Also Read – Pawan Kalyan’s youngest son Mark Shankar injured in a school fire in Singapore, actor-politician to cut short… Post separation from Renu Desai, Pawan Kalyan again got married to Anna Lezhneva. He moved on, however, Renu Desai never remarried. In a podcast with Nikhil Vijayendra Simha, the actress revealed the reason behind it. She shared that she wished that she had a partner, however, her obligation toward her children prevented her from doing so. She was quoted saying, “Of course, I wish I had a partner. However, my sense of obligation to …

Regina Cassandra spills beans on Bollywood’s acceptability of South actors: ‘Now, they don’t have a choice’ | Bollywood

Regina Cassandra spills beans on Bollywood’s acceptability of South actors: ‘Now, they don’t have a choice’ | Bollywood

Earlier, there was a clear demarcation between South and North Indian films. But, in recent years, Bollywood has seen an increasing influx of South actors. Numerous South Indian films have seen immense success with great audience acceptability. Slowly, the stardom of these South actors was accepted, and they began to be seen in Hindi films. Regina Cassandra revealed how Bollywood initially looked down upon South actors by being ‘snooty’, but now when South films are becoming hit, Bollywood has no choice. This fluid intermingling demonstrated how two very different movie industries came together as actors began to collaborate. However according to South Indian actor Regina Cassandra, this welcoming acceptance hasn’t always been the norm. The actor opened up on CNN-News 18 Showsha, where she revealed about the previous perception of South Indian actors in Bollywood. Bollywood was ‘snooty’ In the Showsha interview, when Regina was asked how welcoming Bollywood is of South actors, she said, “Now, they don’t have a choice. Before… pretty snooty. If they knew that you were from the South. Mainly, I …

Nayanthara Vs Dhanush controversy: Here's all you need to know about the legal battle

Nayanthara Vs Dhanush controversy: Here's all you need to know about the legal battle

Nayanthara’s documentary ‘Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale’ was released in November 2024. However, we saw it landing in legal trouble after Dhanush sent a legal notice to Nayanthara for the usage of his film’s footage in the documentary. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

After Dhanush, Chandramukhi makers send legal notice to Nayanthara over usage of film’s clips in her documentary?

After Dhanush, Chandramukhi makers send legal notice to Nayanthara over usage of film’s clips in her documentary?

Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale is one of the most talked about things. We have all heard of the controversies that happened around this documentary. Nayanthara and Dhanush’s issues have been the talk of the town. The problems started when Nayanthara shared an open letter against Dhanush for filing the Rs 10 crore lawsuit against her documentary. She spoke about how she had to wait for two years to get NOC for using Naanum Rowdy Dhaan’s footage in her documentary. Dhanush is the producer of the film and the movie is special for Nayanthara as that is where her love story with Vignesh Shivan began. Also Read – Nayanthara begged her producers to not use ‘Lady Superstar’ tag for her; here’s why Dhanush filed a lawsuit against her and Vignesh Shivan in Madras High Court over the alleged use of the footage from the film. There have been a lot of stories around this and we saw that Nayanthara has been accused of using this for publicity of her documentary. However, she said that she had …

5 South actors who made it to Hollywood: Dhanush, Rajinikanth and more

5 South actors who made it to Hollywood: Dhanush, Rajinikanth and more

South cinema has been dominating the global platform over the past few years. From bagging nominations and even winning prestigious international awards to getting films screened at globally attended film festivals, South cinema’s foray into intercontinental recognition has been perfectly enviable. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the highly talented actors from the South film industry who surpassed national boundaries and made it to Hollywood. 5 South Actors who made it to Hollywood Rajinikanth Well, the Thalaiva of Kollywood, Rajinikanth, comes across as one such star who has redefined cinema across many levels. So much so that he became in fact one of the first stars from the South to have been roped in for a Hollywood film. The Vettaiyan star became a part of the 1988 release action adventure film Bloodstone, directed by Dwight H. Little.  It was the only Hollywood film that Rajinikanth ever did and starred Brett Stimely and Anna Nicholas in pivotal roles along with him. The film was later dubbed in Tamil and released …

South actors who are married to ladies from big business families: Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, Thalapathy Vijay, more

South actors who are married to ladies from big business families: Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, Thalapathy Vijay, more

Tollywood couples have inspired countless fans as they have shown everyone the perfect way to live that fairytale life, straight out of a book. While most of these adorable pairs and life partners prefer to keep their personal lives a little low-key, it is their companionship and relentless support for each other that simply set a benchmark for others to look up to. Let’s take a look at this list of some of the most celebrated South actors, who are happily married to women who belong to big business families.  South actors who are married to ladies from big business families Ram Charan-Upasana Kamineni Konidela One of the first names that unanimously comes to anyone’s mind is Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela. While RC needs no introduction, his ladylove too has built an impressive identity for herself. The couple got married in 2012 and is blessed with a daughter, Klin Kaara. Upasana Kamineni is an entrepreneur herself and also the vice chairperson of the Apollo Hospitals. She is the granddaughter of Prathap …

9 South actors who own private jets: Ram Charan’s Trujet, Allu Arjun’s 6-seater personal plane to Prabhas’ chartered aircraft

9 South actors who own private jets: Ram Charan’s Trujet, Allu Arjun’s 6-seater personal plane to Prabhas’ chartered aircraft

Cinema actors have always embodied an aura of living ultra-luxurious lifestyles while remaining extremely humble. They truly bring to life the phrase “living life king-size,” and their expensive possessions often leave us in awe. From extravagant properties and modern vanities to private jets worth crores, the list of their luxuries seems endless.  In this article, we present a list of South Indian actors who own private jets worth crores. 9 South Actors Who Own Private Jets Ram Charan Ram Charan has been gearing up for an extensive array of projects on his work front. But did you know that the Mega Power Star owns a luxurious Trujet worth crores? As per a report in TOI, this private jet happens to be one of his most prized possessions, something he takes great pride in. Ram Charan uses the aircraft exclusively for family excursions and special events. Allu Arjun Allu Arjun is known as one of the most humble actors in real life, far from the rowdy roles he portrays on the silver screen. The actor enjoys …