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‘I am not dancing for…’

‘I am not dancing for…’

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3 min readNew DelhiApr 3, 2026 11:00 PM IST Suhasini Maniratnam, 64, recently shared her fitness routine. “I do Zumba. I do Salsa. I have just started Bharatanatyam at the age of 63. My teacher is saying…you are ready for Arangetram? I am saying, No, I am not dancing for the audience. I am dancing for myself,” she told author Sudha Menon on the SecondSunrise podcast. The Tamil actor’s statement reinforces an important message: movement is essential at any age. Starting later in life may require more caution, but it’s never too late to build strength, flexibility, and endurance. “Activities like dance not only support physical health but also enhance mental well-being, coordination, and confidence. The goal should not be intensity but consistency and safety. With the right approach, even demanding art forms can be adapted and enjoyed well into later years,” said Dr Sarang Deshpande, consultant, orthopedics and joint replacement, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, while adding that age by itself is not a limitation. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or …

Chiranjeevi intimidated me during shoot, said don’t behave like a junior artist, recalls Suhasini Maniratnam: ‘I am Kamal Haasan’s niece’ | Telugu News

Chiranjeevi intimidated me during shoot, said don’t behave like a junior artist, recalls Suhasini Maniratnam: ‘I am Kamal Haasan’s niece’ | Telugu News

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Actor Suhasini Maniratnam, wife of director Mani Ratnam and niece of actor Kamal Haasan, has worked with megastar Chiranjeevi in several films, including, Manchu Pallaki (1982), Kirathakudu (1986), Aradhana (1987), and more. During the IFFI 2025 session titled The Luminary Icons: Creative Bonds and Fierce Performances on November 21 with Khushboo Sundar, Suhasini recalled feeling intimidated by him. She also revealed that he asked her to do better during a scene, and he had only seen her as a cameraperson before becoming an actress. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO During the session, the duo discussed what intimidates them while shooting. After which, Suhasini recalled being on a huge film set with Chiranjeevi. “One thing that intimidates me is the typical film set, the Vijaya Vauhini set. It was scary, because they say silence and everybody goes silent, you don’t know what to do. You kind of forget and you become paralysed. I was a cinematographer and I didn’t know acting, I learnt it slowly on the job,” she shared. The 64-year-old continued, “I was playing a …

‘Every Scene Is A New Film’: Suhasini Maniratnam And Khushboo Sundar Deliver Electrifying Session At IFFI 2025 | Regional Cinema News

‘Every Scene Is A New Film’: Suhasini Maniratnam And Khushboo Sundar Deliver Electrifying Session At IFFI 2025 | Regional Cinema News

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Last Updated:November 21, 2025, 23:09 IST Khushboo Sundar and Suhasini Maniratnam light up IFFI 2025 with live recreations, acting tips and memories, inspiring performers with stories of mistakes, mentorship and craft. Khushboo Sundar and Suhasini Maniratnam delivered one of IFFI 2025’s most inspiring sessions, blending nostalgia, technique and lived experience. On a remarkable day at the 56th International Film Festival of India, the Kala Academy witnessed an extraordinary continuum of cinematic memory. Hours after Muzaffar Ali and Shaad Ali took the stage to revisit the unfinished dream of Zooni, the festival space once again shifted into a sanctuary of art, lineage and lived storytelling. This time, the spotlight fell on two of Indian cinema’s most cherished performers, Khushboo Sundar and Suhasini Maniratnam. Their session, titled “The Luminary Icons: Creative Bonds and Fierce Performances,” was not merely a conversation. It became an emotional extension of the festival’s earlier tribute to Zooni. If the father–son dialogue revealed the fragility of films that remain incomplete, Khushboo and Suhasini revealed the resilience of actors who continue to breathe life …

Suhasini Maniratnam took 29 takes to deliver a tough dialogue in her first Kannada film, K Balachander said, ‘I will die of boredom’ | Tamil News

Suhasini Maniratnam took 29 takes to deliver a tough dialogue in her first Kannada film, K Balachander said, ‘I will die of boredom’ | Tamil News

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After making her mark in the Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam industries, Suhasini Maniratnam made her Kannada debut in 1983 with K Balachander’s Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu. However, the transition wasn’t smooth, as she faced a significant language barrier. During the IFFI 2025 session titled The Luminary Icons: Creative Bonds and Fierce Performances on Friday, Suhasini revealed that it took her several takes to deliver one of the film’s more difficult dialogues. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Recalling the shoot of the movie, she shared, “In my first film, I didn’t know what acting was all about, but I got awarded the state award for best actress. I was taken aback. I was an 18-year-old. Then, my Malayalam and Telugu films were also successful. I went on to do a Kannada film with K Balachander. I was a confident actor by that time – Kamal Haasan’s niece, studied in a film institute and all that.” Also Read | ‘Glammed-up queen’ Khushboo Sundar was scolded by Kamal Haasan for excessive makeup: ‘I don’t want a trace…’ However, her first …

5 Malayalam films to watch on OTT this week: Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Lokah Chapter 1 to Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu

5 Malayalam films to watch on OTT this week: Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Lokah Chapter 1 to Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu

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As few Malayalam films are slated to hit theaters soon, many movies are also gearing up for their OTT premieres. If you’re wondering what to watch on streaming platforms this week, here’s a list of Malayalam flicks to check out. 5 Malayalam movies to watch on OTT this week 1. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra Cast: Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salim Kumar, Tovino Thomas, Dulquer Salmaan, Sunny Wayne, Mammootty (voice-only) Director: Dominic Arun Genre: Superhero Action Runtime: 2 hours and 31 minutes Where to watch: JioHotstar Streaming Date: October 31, 2025 Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra follows Chandra, a mysterious woman summoned from Sweden to Karnataka by Moothon (The Elder), the leader of a secret organization. Living a quiet life in Bengaluru, Chandra works night shifts at a café while keeping a low profile. Across from her apartment lives Sunny, a medical college dropout who becomes infatuated with his enigmatic neighbor. However, their peaceful existence is disrupted when Chandra becomes entangled in an organ trafficking ring, setting off a chain of events that …

Mani Ratnam’s wife Suhasini once called out Bollywood for ‘blatantly copying’ Hollywood films; criticised Priyanka Chopra-Ranbir Kapoor’s film | Tamil News

Mani Ratnam’s wife Suhasini once called out Bollywood for ‘blatantly copying’ Hollywood films; criticised Priyanka Chopra-Ranbir Kapoor’s film | Tamil News

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Director Mani Ratnam’s wife, Suhasini Maniratnam, has always been vocal about her opinion on cinema, and more so on the state of the Hindi film industry. A few years ago, when Suhasini was asked about the state of Bollywood, she did not shy away from calling out filmmaker for plagiarism. In a chat with The Times of India in 2010, when Suhasini was sked about her opinion on Bollywood, she said that she reviewed Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra-starrer Anjaana Anjaani, and noted its similarity to the films Before Sunrise and The Girl on the Bridge. “I realised that in Bollywood they sometimes blatantly copy without as much as buying the rights or even acknowledging the original work,” she said. But she quickly added that she was still hopeful as she was impressed by Dibakar Baneerjee’s films Khosla Ka Ghsola and Oye Lucky Lucky Oye as she called them “cleverly written.” ALSO READ | ‘Today, Shah Rukh Khan probably wouldn’t greet me like he used to’: Abhijeet Sawant reflects on declining fame, recalls hobnobbing with …

‘Everyone is your…’: Suhasini Maniratnam reveals how Mohanlal is the favorite actor of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam; don’t miss his reaction

‘Everyone is your…’: Suhasini Maniratnam reveals how Mohanlal is the favorite actor of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam; don’t miss his reaction

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Mohanlal is eagerly gearing up for the release of his debut directorial flick titled Barroz. As the film releases on December 25, 2024, coinciding with Christmas, the actor was seen talking with Suhasini Maniratnam on Galatta. During his conversation, the veteran actress revealed how the superstar is the favorite actor of filmmakers like Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, and Ram Gopal Varma. She said, “You’re Mani’s favorite actor, Kamal’s favorite actor, Ram Gopal Varma’s. Do you know Kamal considers you his favorite?” Recalling an early conversation from back in the day, Suhasini continued, “I remember telling him (Kamal) that I’m acting with Mammootty with sheer excitement. To which he asked me why haven’t you worked with Mohanlal? He asked me to watch how Mohanlal acts and that too when I was 20 and he was only 27. Everyone is your fan.” Hearing the comments revealed by Suhasini, Mohanlal just graciously accepted the praise-worthy words in his modest self and chuckled at them with ease. For those unaware, the superstar has previously worked with the mentioned celebrities …

Kamal Haasan’s brother Charuhasan hospitalized during Diwali; daughter Suhasini Maniratnam shares update

Kamal Haasan’s brother Charuhasan hospitalized during Diwali; daughter Suhasini Maniratnam shares update

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Actor-director and Kamal Haasan’s elder brother Charuhasan gets admitted in the hospital after sustaining a fall just before Diwali. The same was confirmed by the actor’s daughter Suhasini Maniratnam who had shared an update on his health via an Instagram post. In the heartfelt post, the actress shared a couple of pictures with her father and a video from his hospital bed where we could see them having a moment together. Along with the post, the actress also wrote, “Midnight before Deepavali we had a fall. Our Deepavali was at emergency. But we are all geared up for surgery.” Moreover, actors R Madhavan and Khushbu Sundar also commented on the post, wishing him well. While Maddy wrote, “He is such a fighter .. will be back home and normal in no time,” Khushbu penned the words, “He is the strongest man i have ever known. His positive vibes are incorrigibly infectious. He will be back hale and hearty very soon.” Check out the post by Suhasini Maniratnam here: Check out comments made by R Madhavan …

Mani Ratnam’s wife Suhasini says women in cinema are being ‘exploited’ in the name of freedom of expression

Mani Ratnam’s wife Suhasini says women in cinema are being ‘exploited’ in the name of freedom of expression

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Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s wife Suhasini recently made a shocking revelation on how women in the film industry are being “exploited.” In an interview with Mathrubhumi, the actress said that many artists are adopting the misguided notion that exposing skin equates to liberation. She further criticized the influence of “western” ideals on Indian cinema. During the interview, Suhasini Maniratnam shared her perspective on the representation of women in contemporary cinema. She pointed out that there is a significant emphasis on skin exposure and intimate scenes as a result of Western trends.  Mani Ratnam’s wife said, “There is a lot of freedom in skin exposure and close scenes because we’re copying the West and we don’t mind doing sensuous scenes. From the directors to the artists, they are a little more liberalized (now). We are again back to the exploitation of women. Women are doing this willingly, whether it is body exposure or close (intimate) scenes.” Suhasini mentioned that previously, to keep up in the competitive film industry, artists felt pressured to perform scenes they didn’t …

Suhasini Shares Husband Mani Ratnam’s Reaction to ‘Jai Mahendran’: ‘We Have Minimal Exchange…’ | Exclusive

Suhasini Shares Husband Mani Ratnam’s Reaction to ‘Jai Mahendran’: ‘We Have Minimal Exchange…’ | Exclusive

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Jai Mahendran is currently streaming on SonyLIV. Mani Ratnam’s wife Suhasini Maniratnam says they’re one of those couples who, despite working in the same industry, don’t engage in too many conversations about each other’s filmographies. Suhasini Maniratnam was recently seen in SonyLIV’s Jai Mahendran, a political satire web series that questions bureaucracy, where she played a tahsildar. It marks the actor and filmmaker’s OTT debut in Malayalam. Naturally, she’s thrilled with the reviews she has been receiving for her maiden show in the said language. Speaking to News18 Showsha exclusively from Chennai, she says, “It has been very good. I didn’t expect it because the series doesn’t have big names or a known director. Here, we had a bunch of relatively new people except Saiju Kurup and myself. But all of them performed really well.” She refers to Jai Mahendran as ‘a welcome change’ for the audiences and states, “It’s a serious subject told in a humorous manner, and that’s what people liked.” Having worked across the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam film industries, Suhasini …