Cinesprint Magazine August 2019

Akshay Kumar in and as Bachchan Pandey. The
newest collaboration of Akshay and producer Sajid

Nadiadwala. Directed by Farhad Samji.

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First look poster of Dhanush's
Pattas. RS Durai Senthilkumar is

the director.

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Angelina Jolie's first look poster of
Disney's Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil. 18

Oct 2019 release.

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firstLOOK

Sanjay Dutt's look from KGF: Chapter
2. Prashanth Neel is the director and

Yash, Srinidhi Shetty are the
lead actors.

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Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari's next
directorial is titled Chichhore. Sushant
Singh Rajput and Shraddha Kapoor are

the lead actors.

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Vijay Devarakonda

The young Superstar of
Telugu Cinema

Vijay Deverakonda is an Indian film received mixed reviews from critics
actor known for his works in Telugu and ended up as a disaster at the box
cinema. Vijay Deverakonda was born to office. The actor played the lead role in
Telugu television director, Deverakonda Dear Comrade which released on July
Govardhan Rao and Deverakonda 26th and has been declared as one
Madhavi in Achampet, Nagarkurnool more blockbuster. Bharat Kamma is
district of Telangana. Vijay made his the director and Rashmika Mandanna
film debut in 2011 with Ravi Babu's is the female lead. Mythri Movie
romantic comedy Nuvvila, but he gained Makers are the producers.
recognition with his supporting role
in the coming-of-age drama Yevade Bollywood's top filmmaker Karan Johar
Subramanyam. Vijay gained stardom recently announced that he would
by playing the lead role in the 2016 remake Dear Comrade in Bollywood.
blockbuster romantic comedy Pelli Vijay Devarakonda himself will play the
Choopulu, which won the National Film lead role in the remake too and Mythri
Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu Movie Makers will co-produce the film
and the Filmfare Award for Best Film - along with Dharma Productions. Vijay
Telugu. placed 72nd in the reputed Forbes
India celebrity 100 list 2018.
Vijay has established himself as a
leading actor of Telugu cinema by Vijay Devarakonda is currently
starring in lead roles in critical and shooting for untitled Kranthi Madhav's
commercial successes such as Arjun romantic drama opposite Rashi
Reddy, Mahanati, Geetha Govindam and Khanna, Aishwarya Rajesh and
Taxiwaala, some of which rank among Izabelle Leite. He will next be seen in
the list of highest-grossing Telugu films. Hero, a Telugu film that will be dubbed
His performance in Arjun Reddy won him in Tamil and Malayalam too. The movie
several accolades, including the Filmfare will be directed by Anand Annamalai,
Award for Best Actor - Telugu. co-writer of films like Kuttramae
Thandanai and Kaakka Muttai. The
His next film, released on October 5, was film sees Malavika Mohanan essay the
the Tamil political thriller NOTA, directed role of Vijay's love interest. Vijay will be
by Iru Mugan-fame Anand Shankar. It taking on the role of a biker in this film.

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Rashmika Mandanna

Racing to the Top

Rashmika Mandanna is an Indian actress
who appears predominantly in south
indian films. She starred in the most
commercially successful 2016 film
Kirik Party. She is popularly dubbed
by the media and Kannada film
industry as the 'Karnataka
Crush'. Bangalore Times
placed her first place in the
list of '30 Most Desirable
Woman of 2017'.

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s TARRYEYED

Rashmika
Mandanna
was born on 5
April 1996 as the elder
daughter of Suman
and Madan Mandanna
in Virajpet, a town in
Kodagu district of
Karnataka. She did her
schooling in Coorg
Public School

(COPS).

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She is one among very few same year in Telugu film
actresses to enter Tollywood industry after achieving a first
Rs 100 crore club in a short hatrick-hit in Kannada film
span. industry, established herself as
one of the leading actresses of
Rashmika Mandanna was Telugu cinema.
born on 5 April 1996 as the
elder daughter of Suman She starred in the
and Madan Mandanna in commercially successful films
Virajpet, a town in Kodagu such as Kirik Party, Anjani
district of Karnataka. She did Putra, Chamak, Chalo, Geetha
her schooling in Coorg Public Govindam and Yajamana. The
School (COPS), Kodagu back to back success of films
before she pursued pre- has made her one of the most
university course in Mysore sought-after actresses in south
Institute of commerce and arts, indian film industry. Rashmika
she has bachelor's degree got engaged to actor Rakshit
in Psychology, Journalism Shetty. They began dating
and English Literature from during making of Kirik Party
Ramaiah college of Arts, and got engaged on 3 July
Science and Commerce, along 2017 in a private ceremony in
with her studies she was doing her hometown Virajpet. The
modeling and appeared in a couple mutually broke off their
couple of advertisements. engagement in September
2018, citing compatibility
Rashmika made her Telugu issues.
debut with romantic drama
Chalo in 2018, the film went The actress is currently
on to become a super hit at focused on Telugu films and
box office. In the same year, has a bunch of assignments.
she starred in the romcom She is romancing Superstar
film Geetha Govindam, which Mahesh Babu in his next film
has become one of the all- Sarileru Neekevvaru which
time highest profit earners in is directed by Anil Ravipudi.
the history of Telugu cinema, The actress is romancing
which earned her huge Nithiin in Bheeshma which is
recognition. Her third Telugu directed by Venky Kudumula.
venture was multistarer big- Rashmika has also been
budget film titled Devadas, roped in as the leading lady in
which turned out to be an Sukumar's upcoming film that
average hit at Indian box will roll early next year.
office, It marked her third
consecutive hit film in the

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R isingstar Sundeep Kishan nahsiK peednuS
Tollywood
In hunt for innovative roles
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R isingstar
Tollywood

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Sundeep Kishan is He also did the Telugu movie
an Indian film actor DK Bose opposite Nisha
Aggarwal.
who is known for
his works primarily Kishan stated that he was very
happy since his 2015 released
in Telugu and film Tiger was appreciated by
Tamil films. Kishan Tollywood stars like Ravi Teja,
Allu Arjun and R. Narayana
is the nephew of Murthy. He has also acted in
cinematographers Venkatadri Express and Ra
Chota K. Naidu and Ra... Krishnayya. Both the
Shyam K. Naidu. He films ended up as commercial
sang the song "Cell hits. After Maanagaram,
Phone-lu Balance" Sundeep has signed for his
in the movie "Idega next Tamil project Aram Seithu
Asapaddav" and Pazhagu, which is directed by
moved to Hyderabad Suseenthiran.

that same year. A series of flops shattered
the actor and Sundeep
He worked as an assistant Kishan's market tumbled
director to Gautham Menon down completely.
for a year, before making Shamanthakamani,
his acting debut with Sneha Nakshatram, C/o Surya,
Geetham, a product of Manasuku Nachindi, Next
LARSCO (Lagadapati Sridhar), Enti? went on to end up as
who produced films like Evadi box-office disasters. His recent
Gola Vaadide and Style. film Ninu Veedani Needanu
Nene released recently ended
Deva Katta referred Kishan up as a hit which brought
to his friends Raj Nidimoru him huge relief. The actor
and Krishna DK, which led even produced Ninu Veedani
to Kishan's casting in his first Needanu Nene. Sundeep
Hindi venture, Shor in the City. Kishan is busy with the shoot
of Tenali Ramakrishna BA BL
and Kasada Thapara.

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R isingstar
Tollywood

Nabha Natesh
Racing to the Top
Nabha Natesh is an Indian model and actress who
appears predominantly in Kannada and Telugu films. She
made her acting debut at the age of 19, opposite Kannada
actor Shiva Rajkumar, in the 2015 film Vajrakaya, which
went on to complete over 100-days in multiple theatres
in Karnataka.

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R isingstar
Tollywood

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Made on a budget of Rs 18 crores, the film is expected to end
up collecting Rs 40 crores in its final run. Puri Jagannadh
Touring Talkies bankrolled the movie.

Nabha has received a critical appraisal from
both critics and audience, critics heaped
praise on Nabha's performance.

Nabha made her Telugu film debut opposite
Sudheer Babu in Nannu Dochukunduvate
in 2018. The film ended up as a failure but
Nabha's performance and screen presence
have been widely appreciated. The actress
was impressed with the reviews and started
signing Telugu films. Nabha recently played
one of the female leads in Ram's outing
Ismart Shankar. The film is a smashing
box-office hit and the portrayal of the actress
received top class response.

Puri Jagannadh directed Ismart Shankar
and Ram, Nabha Natesh, Nidhhi Agerwal
are the lead actors in this mass entertainer.
Made on a budget of Rs 18 crores, the film is
expected to end up collecting Rs 40 crores
in its final run. Puri Jagannadh Touring
Talkies bankrolled the movie. Nabha Natesh
is currently romancing Ravi Teja in his next
big-budget film Disco Raja that is directed by
VI Anand. The film releases during the end
of this year.

Nabha Natesh has a bunch of interesting
Telugu films lined up which will be
announced officially soon.

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Sh ting
Location

Syera Narasimha
Reddy

Shooting Locations

@ Hyderabad

Megastar Chiranjeevi who recently made his grand comeback with
a smashing hit earlier this year is all set to start his upcoming

movie. The official announcement of the title "Sye Raa Narasimha
Reddy" was made too. It is a known fact the movie is based on the
life of freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimhareddy. The details of
the team got released a month ago. However, no one is confirming
when will the shooting starts. Sources are commenting that no one
in the team is showing interest to complete the shooting quickly.
Keeping in mind that the movie like this would be made only once

in a lifetime and planned everything from casting to technical
team grandly. The selected qualified cast, brilliant technicians,
visual effects planning are the examples showing how the movie
team is taking care of every little detail of the film. That's why
without putting a target and completing before that, the team
decided to take things slow, complete the shooting slowly without
compromising on the quality. Three movie sets are designed in
Hyderabad for the film. One is in Nanak Rao Guda, another in
Aluminium factory and the last one in Ramoji Film City. They also

planned a foreign schedule

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TEA NEWS

Akshay Kumar Becomes Only Bollywood Actor to
Feature in Forbes’ Highest-Paid Celebrities List

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has been in the a spot
of the annual Forbes Celebrity 100 list. He has secured
the 33rd spot in top 100 highest-paid celebrities in the
world in 2019. The American singing superstar Taylor
Swift is topped the list of the Forbes celebrity. He is
the Bollywood’s highest-paid entertainer with earnings
of USD 65 million or Rs 444 crore where as last time he
earned 40.5 millions.

Ajay Devgan Bag The role in RRR. Aishwarya Rai in Talks for
Megastar’s Next Film
SS Rajamouli is currently busy carving
out RRR which is an action drama that The mega star Chiranjeevi has
is set during the pre-independence. He signed the new social drama in
is one of the biggest and top director the direction of Koratala Siva.
in the Indian Cinema. NTR and Ram The film start rolling from August.
Charan are the lead actors in this Souces are to be believed that
action drama while Alia Bhatt is one of Bollywood top actress Aishwarya
the leading ladies. The other female Rai Bachchan is in talks for this
lead is yet to be announced and Ajay social drama, As per the source
Devgn plays a crucial role in RRR. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is perfect
for the role.
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Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas
Share First Photo of Their
Wedding Day

The Game of Thrones star and
Joe got hitched at Le Château de
Tourreau in France on Saturday
in an intimate ceremony. Sophie
Turner and Joe Jonas has shared
their second wedding photos in the
internet. “Sophie wore a long lace
dress with sleeves. She had her
hair down with a veil and had light
makeup. It was a really emotional
moment for every one.

Dexter Fletcher to helm the Jon Favreau: ‘The Lion King’ is a deep part of
Robert Downey Jr and Jude our culture
Law starrer ‘Sherlock Holmes 3’
Filmmaker Jon Favreau feels ‘The Lion King’ has
Dexter Fletcherhas come on board become a deep part of our culture, and said he felt a
to helm the Robert Downey Jr. and tremendous responsibility while re-imagining the world
Jude Lawstarrer ‘Sherlock Holmes of Disney’s classic with the use of technology. As per
3’.Downey Jr. will reprise his role him” It’s such a beloved property. Disney has had
as Sherlock and Jude as his loyal tremendous success with the original animated version
sidekick, Dr John Watson. The film and then the Broadway musical. I knew that I had to be
will hit the floor on the theaters on very careful with it. I felt a tremendous responsibility
December 22, 2021. the second not to screw it up,” Favreau said in a statement.
part has released in the year 2011.
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HIND

SCENES

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DIRECTED BY STAR CASTING PRODUCTION COMPANY:
Jagan Shakti Akshay Kumar Cape of Good Films
Vidya Balan Hope Productions Fox Star Studios
Sonakshi Sinha

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HIND

SCENES

DIRECTED BY STAR CASTING PRODUCTION COMPANY:
Sujeeth Reddy Prabhas UV Creations
Shraddha Kapoor
Arun Vijay

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OVER STORY

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Samantha Akkineni

The New Lady Superstar of Tollywood

Samantha Akkineni is an Indian actress and model. She has
established a career in the Tamil and Telugu film industries and is
a recipient of several awards including four Filmfare Awards. She
has emerged as a leading actress in the South Indian film industry.
While pursuing a degree in commerce, Samantha worked part-time

on modeling assignments.

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OVER STORY and Rangasthalam also were
commercially successful.
She has established a
career in the Tamil and Alongside her acting career,
Telugu film industries and Samantha is a prominent celebrity
is a recipient of several endorser for brands and products,
awards including four while she also started her own
Filmfare Awards. She has NGO, Pratyusha Support, to
emerged as a leading provide medical support for
actress in the South Indian women and children in 2012.
She donates her earnings from
film industry. endorsements, product launches
and inauguration events to
She soon received offers for film support the foundation. Samantha
roles and made her acting debut in suffered from an extended period
Gautham Menon's critically acclaimed of illness in 2012, which saw
Telugu romance film, Ye Maaya her having to opt-out of big film
Chesave (2010), which fetched her projects and take a two-month
the Filmfare Award for Best Debut break from acting. She suffered
Actress and a Nandi Award. from an immunity disorder and
then had a further setback after
her body did not respond well to
antibiotics.

Samantha then became the second Samantha began dating actor
actress ever to win both the Filmfare Naga Chaitanya in 2015 and the
Award for Best Tamil Actress and pair were engaged in a ceremony
the Filmfare Award for Best Telugu in Hyderabad during January
Actress in the same year, for her 2017. She got married in Goa
performances in the films Neethaane as per traditional Hindu customs
En Ponvasantham and Eega. Since on 6 October 2017 and then by
then, she has primarily opted to Christian customs on 7 October
appear in the leading female role 2017. Samantha has actively been
in hero-centric Telugu and Tamil involved in philanthropic activities
films, earning box office success and donates her earnings from
with films including Dookudu, the endorsements, product launches
family dramas Seethamma Vakitlo and inauguration events to
Sirimalle Chettu, Attarintiki Daredi her charitable trust, Pratyusha
and AR Murugadoss's Tamil action Support. Her recent offering Oh
film, Kaththi. Her work in the film A Aa Baby is a huge commercial hit and
also won positive reviews and won Samantha's portrayal received
Samantha her fourth Filmfare Award, top class response. The film was
while her next films Theri, 24, Mersal directed by Nandini Reddy and
Lakshmi, Naga Shaurya, Rajendra
Prasad, Rao Ramesh played other
crucial roles.

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OF THE MONTH
TOLLYWOOD

Ram Pothineni

MOST ENERGETIC ACTOR
OF TOLLYWOOD

Ram Pothineni is an Indian actor in European movies mostly focused on romantic
film actor who is known for festival. The producer and dramas and entertainers.
his works in Telugu cinema. Director were awarded Ram transformed himself
He is a nephew of the film Notable film in New Jersey and teamed up with Puri
producer Sravanthi Ravi Art Film Festival. He Jagannadh for the first
Kishore. Ram made his auditioned for the lead role time for Ismart Shankar.
film debut in 2006 with the in Kaadhal. Ram made This mass entertainer is a
masala flick Devadasu, his debut in 2006 with blockbuster and raked over
which became a blockbuster Devadasu and the film went Rs 35 crores which is the
at the box office. He won on to become a blockbuster, biggest hit in Ram's career.
a Filmfare Award for Best running for 175 days. Ram's
Male Debut - South for second film Jagadam Ram, Nabha Natesh and
his performance in the directed by Sukumar Nidhhi Agerwal are the lead
film. Following this, Ram was a commercial failure actors in Ismart Shankar.
rose to prominence with but Ram's performance Ram's energetic and loud
leading roles in critical and received a thumping performance along with his
commercial successes response. stunning screen presence are
such as Ready, Maska, the major highlights of Ismart
Kandireega, Pandaga Ram tasted a series of Shankar. Puri Jagannadh
Chesko, Nenu Sailaja, commercial hits like Ready, Touring Talkies bankrolled
Hyper, Vunnadhi Okate Maska, Kandireega, the film. Ram is yet to sign
Zindagi, Hello Guru Prema Pandaga Chesko, Nenu his next Telugu film and he is
Kosame and iSmart Sailaja, Hyper, Vunnadhi currently listening to scripts.
Shankar. Okate Zindagi, Hello He is in talks to remake
Guru Prema Kosame Tamil blockbuster film
In 2002, Ram acted in and iSmart Shankar. The Thadam. Kishore Tirumala
a Tamil short film titled actor also tasted a bunch is the director and Sravanthi
"Adayalam"and he won Best of failures and he was Ravikishore is the producer.

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S TAR
OF THE MONTH
TOLLYWOOD

Nidhhi Agerwal

MAKING WAVES IN

TOLLYWOOD

Nidhhi Agerwal was born on 17th August
1993 and is an Indian model, dancer and
actress who appears in Bollywood and Telugu
films. In 2017, she made her acting debut
in the film Munna Michael. She was Yamaha
Fascino Miss Diva 2014 finalist. Agerwal was

born in Hyderabad and brought up
in Bengaluru.

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OF THE MONTH

S TOLLYWOOD

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She was chosen among 300 candidates. About her
acting passion, she said, "I always wanted to be an
actress. Every time I saw Aishwarya Rai on a hoarding
I'd tell myself that my face would be up there too one
day." Nidhhi was also asked to sign a no-dating clause

till completion of the film.

Born into a Hindi-speaking
Marwari family, she can
understand as well as speak
Telugu, Tamil and Kannada.

Her schooling was at Vidyashilp Academy
and Vidya Niketan School. She holds a
graduation in Business Management from
Christ University, Bengaluru. She is well
trained in ballet, kathak and belly dance.

In 2016, director Sabbir Khan confirmed that
Agarwal was signed as the lead in his film
Munna Michael, alongside Tiger Shroff. She
was chosen among 300 candidates. About
her acting passion, she said, "I always
wanted to be an actress. Every time I saw
Aishwarya Rai on a hoarding I'd tell myself
that my face would be up there too one day."
Nidhhi was also asked to sign a no-dating
clause till completion of the film.

She also signed a film of KriArj
Entertainment which will be directed by
Shree Narayan Singh. This will be her
second Bollywood film & Naraayan's third
directional venture after Toilet: Ek Prem
Katha & Batti Gul Meter Chalu. She will also
star in Akshay Kumar's Ikka directed by
Ali Khan, it will be a remake of 2014 Tamil
hit Kaththi. Nidhhi Agerwal is also in talks
with a couple of Telugu films that will be
announced officially soon.

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ELEBRITY

OF THE MONTH

Hrithik Roshan

Bollywood's Handsome Hunk

Hrithik Roshan is an Indian actor who appears in
Bollywood films. He has portrayed a variety of characters
and is known for his dancing skills. One of the highest-
paid actors in India, he has won many awards, including
six Filmfares, four for Best Actor and one each for Best
Debut and Best Actor (Critics). Starting in 2012, he appeared

in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 based on his income
and popularity.

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ELEBRITY

OF THE MONTH

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Roshan has also performed on stage and debuted
on television with Just Dance. As a judge on the
latter, he became the highest-paid film star
on Indian television.

Roshan was born on 10 January for his portrayal of a thief in the
1974 in Bombay to a Punjabi 2006 adventure film Dhoom 2,
family prominent in Bollywood. Mughal emperor Akbar in the 2008
His father, film director Rakesh historical romance Jodhaa Akbar
Roshan, is the son of music and a quadriplegic in the 2010
director Roshanlal Nagrath; his drama Guzaarish. He played the
mother, Pinky, is the daughter lead in the 2011 drama Zindagi Na
of producer and director J. Om Milegi Dobara, the 2012 revenge
Prakash. His uncle, Rajesh, is a film Agneepath, the 2014 action
music composer. Roshan has an comedy Bang Bang!, which ranks
older sister, Sunaina, and was as his highest-grossing release,
educated at the Bombay Scottish and the 2019 biopic Super 30.
School.
Roshan has also performed on
Roshan has frequently stage and debuted on television
collaborated with his father. He with Just Dance. As a judge on
made brief appearances as a child the latter, he became the highest-
actor in several films in the 1980s paid film star on Indian television.
and later worked as an assistant He is involved with a number of
director on four of his father's humanitarian causes, endorses
films. His first leading role was in several brands and products and
the box-office success Kaho Naa has launched his own clothing line.
Pyaar Hai for which he received Roshan was married for fourteen
several awards. Performances in years to Sussanne Khan, with
the 2000 terrorism drama Fiza and whom he has two children.
the 2001 ensemble melodrama
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham His recent offering Super 30 is
consolidated his reputation but a smashing box-office hit and it
were followed by several poorly raked massive revenues all over.
received films. The actor's performance received
a top class response. Hrithik is
The 2003 science fiction film currently on a break and he will
Koi Mil Gaya, for which Roshan soon start shooting for Krrish 4.
won two Filmfare Awards, was a His next film War will release on
turning point in his career; he also October 2nd.
appeared in its sequels: Krrish
and Krrish 3. He earned praise

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ELEBRITY

OF THE MONTH

Kangana Ranaut

The Lady Superstar of
Indian Cinema

Kangana Ranaut is an Indian actress and
director who works in Hindi films. The recipient

of several awards, including three National
Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards, she has

featured five times in Forbes India's
Celebrity 100 list.

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Born in Bhambla, a small town in Krrish 3, one of the highest-grossing

Himachal Pradesh, Ranaut initially Indian films.

aspired to become a doctor at the

insistence of her parents. Determined Ranaut went on to win two

to build her own career path, she consecutive National Film Awards

relocated to Delhi at age sixteen, for Best Actress for playing a naive

where she briefly became a model. woman in the comedy-drama Queen

After training under the theatre and a dual role in the comedy sequel

director Arvind Gaur, Ranaut made Tanu Weds Manu: Returns, which

her feature film debut in the 2006 ranks as the most successful Hindi

thriller Gangster, for which she was film featuring a female protagonist.

awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Following a series of commercial

Female Debut. She received praise failures, she co-directed and

for portraying emotionally intense played the titular role in the biopic

characters in Born in Bhambla, Manikarnika: The
the dramas Woh Queen of Jhansi.

Lamhe, Life in a small town in Ranaut is credited
a Metro and

Fashion. For the Himachal Pradesh, in the media as
last of these, she one of the most

won the National Ranaut initially fashionable
Film Award for celebrities in the

Best Supporting aspired to become a country, and she
Actress.
has launched

doctor at the insistence her own clothing

Ranaut of her parents. lines for the brand
featured in the Vero Moda. Her

commercially Determined to build reputation for
successful expressing her

films Raaz: her own career path, she honest opinions
The Mystery in public and her

Continues relocated to Delhi at troubled personal
and Once age sixteen, where she and professional
Upon a Time briefly became a model. relationships have
in Mumbaai, frequently sparked
though she was controversy.

criticized for

being typecast in neurotic roles. A Ranaut has been the recipient of three

comic role opposite R. Madhavan National Film Awards: Best Supporting

in 2011 commercially successful Actress for Fashion and Best Actress

Tanu Weds Manu was well-received, for Queen and Tanu Weds Manu

though this was followed by a series Returns. She has also won four

of brief, glamorous roles in films that Filmfare Awards: Best Female Debut

failed to propel her career forward. for Gangster, Best Supporting Actress

This changed in 2013 when she for Fashion, Best Actress for Queen,

played a mutant opposite Hrithik and Best Actress - Critics for Tanu

Roshan in the science fiction film Weds Manu Returns.

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LEGEND OF MONTH
THE

Ajith

An Incredible Actor

Ajith Kumar is an Indian film actor who
works predominantly in Tamil cinema.

In addition to his acting, he is also
a motor car racer and participated

in the MRF Racing series. His other
skills include cooking, photography,

air pistol shooting and UAV/drone
modeling.

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