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India.com
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who once taught yoga for a living, her life changed after..., became a star, gave hit film that earned Rs..., she is..
There are many actors and actresses in Indian cinema who started their journey from a humble background. From working at a young age to taking up odd jobs, these people did everything but did not leave their dream. Today, we will discuss one such actress who used to earn her living by teaching Yoga. However, she had no idea that her luck would change so much that there would be a day when she would rule the cinema. While the above description might make you think that we are talking about Madhubala, Meena Kumari, Vimi or more, let us tell you we are talking about the famous South Indian face Anushka Shetty. Anushka Shetty Worked as Yoga Teacher Born on November 7, Anushka started a humble life. Before entering the big cinemas, she worked as a Yoga teacher. According to media reports, her life changed while she was teaching Yoga. Reports state that while Anushka was teaching yoga, director Meher Ramesh noticed her and later offered her films. That one opportunity transformed Anushka from a yoga instructor into a leading lady. Meher Ramesh recommended her to Puri Jagannadh, who agreed to cast her. This led to Anushka Shetty's debut in the 2005 film Super. Anushka Shetty's Superhit Film Then she got a chance to work in Mahanadi. Anushka's major breakthrough came when she featured in SS Rajamouli's film Baahubali 2. She reprised the role of Devasena in this blockbuster film. The movie earned a whopping Rs 2400 crore. Devasena's character in Baahubali received a lot of love from the people. After this, she also worked in blockbuster films like Rudramadevi, Arundhati, and Vedam. Today, Anushka is a well-known face in the South industry.
Pink Villa
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Meet Pan-Indian filmmaker who charges Rs 200 crore as fees, working on Rs 1000 crore film and it's not Karan Johar or Ayan Mukerji
This filmmaker is undoubtedly one of the most popular and sought-after at the moment. His previous track record includes some of the most successful films, which attained fame not only within the country but also gained recognition on the world stage. Fast forward to now, he is currently filming another big pan-Indian project with one of the leading bankable stars of Telugu cinema. Can you guess who we are talking about? Yes, it's none other than SS Rajamouli. Born in October 1973, SS Rajamouli is the son of esteemed Indian screenwriter V. Vijayendra Prasad. His love for storytelling developed from a young age when he was introduced to the sacred texts of the Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita by his grandmother. Simultaneously, as encouraged by his mother, the filmmaker also developed a liking for English films, comics and storybooks, which later became a big contributor to his creative vision. SS Rajamouli's foray into films His first experience in cinema happened when Rajamouli was appointed as an apprentice under film editor Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao, with whom he worked for six months. He even assisted his father in films for a few more years. Thereafter, he filmed some minor commercials and advertisements on his own under supervision from K. Raghavendra Rao. These were either for social causes or related to political parties. SS Rajamouli also worked as a director for a Telugu TV daily soap opera titled Santhi Nivasam. Commercial success with debut film Student No. 1 It was finally in 2001 when SS Rajamouli made his debut as an independent director with the film Student No. 1. Starring Jr NTR in the lead, the movie was an immediate hit at the box office and was commercially successful. After this, he continued to deliver superhits and mid-range films at the box office, collaborating with several actors along the way. Rajamouli slowly earned the tag of 'Mass Director'. Magadheera, Eega, Baahubali, RRR and beyond Soon, SS Rajamouli began delivering back-to-back hits with every project. He made Magadheera with Ram Charan, which became a raging hit. Then came Eega, which even won critical acclaim internationally. Finally, in 2015, he made his first magnum opus, Baahubali: The Beginning, which became a global phenomenon. Starring bigwigs like Prabhas, Anushka Shetty and Rana Daggubati, the film became a sensation among fans. This was followed by Baahubali 2, which was another global-level milestone unlocked by the filmmaker. It became one of the highest-grossing films in India. In 2022, he made another fantastic film, RRR, reuniting with his previous actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR. Rajamouli roped in Bollywood faces Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn for crucial roles in the Telugu epic drama. The success of RRR surpassed even Baahubali 2 at the box office and won numerous awards, including two Critics Choice Movie Awards. SS Rajamouli's upcoming projects Fast forward to now, all eyes are on SS Rajamouli's big-budget globe-trotting adventure SSMB29, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. The project is said to be planned on a massive budget of Rs. 1,000 crore. Due to its gigantic production scale, the makers and the director have maintained privacy to ensure no leak of information takes place until the movie is completed. Touted to be a jungle adventure set in Africa, the filmmaker spoke at the Toronto Film Festival about it briefly and said, 'My next film with Mahesh Babu will be a globetrotting action adventure. It's going to be a kind of James Bond or Indiana Jones film with Indian roots!' Besides this, the maverick filmmaker has frequently expressed his desire to make a movie on the Mahabharata. He has even confirmed casting Telugu actor Nani as one of the key characters in his long-dreamt project. SS Rajamouli's massive Rs. 200 crore fees Well, considering his successful career so far, SS Rajamouli has often made it to headlines when it comes to his fees per film. He is currently one of the most expensive filmmakers at the moment. As per an IMDb report, the Baahubali creator takes home a whopping paycheck of Rs. 200 crore per film. This surpasses Karan Johar's fees of around Rs. 3 crore as director or even Ayan Mukerji, who took home Rs. 32 crore for War 2. SS Rajamouli's personal life Behind all the fame on his work front, SS Rajamouli's personal life has always remained quite low-profile. He is married to Rama Rajamouli, who worked as a costume designer for many of his films. The filmmaker adopted Rama's son Karthikeya from her previous marriage. The couple have also adopted a daughter, whom they have named Mayookha.
Hindustan Times
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
₹4.35 crore per minute: How a cameo made this star India's highest-paid actor; he beat Shah Rukh, Salman Khan, Prabhas
It was in the 90s that Chiranjeevi became the first Indian actor to charge ₹1 crore for a film. It soon became the benchmark to measure top stars, with the three Khans and Akshay Kumar soon joining the ranks, along with Sridevi and Madhuri Dixit. But over time, the ₹1-crore sum became small, with even supporting actors charging that. Soon, it became ₹10 crore and eventually ₹100 crore. In the midst of it all, in 2019, an actor charged a staggering ₹4.35 crore per minute for a role, reshaping the economics of film casting. (Also read: India's highest-paid actress earns ₹30 crore per film, has no release in 6 years, yet beat Deepika, Alia Bhatt, Kareena) In 2017, after the stupendous success of Baahubali 2, SS Rajamouli announced his next project with Jr NTR and Ram Charan. The film was eventually titled RRR, with more cast members joining over the next few months. Early in 2019, Bollywood star Ajay Devgn signed on for a cameo, alongside Alia Bhatt and Shriya Saran, who joined later. Ajay Devgn was only on screen in RRR for 8 minutes, but he charged ₹35 crore for his appearance, the most expensive cameo in Indian cinema history. The ₹4.35 crore per minute fees were the highest per diem charged by any actor in India at the time. To put it into perspective, Shah Rukh Khan would have to charge ₹300 crore for Jawan (more than the film's budget) for his 70-minute screen time in the film. Going by the ₹4.35 crore per minute rate, Rajinikanth for Jailer, Salman Khan for Tiger 3, Prabhas for Kalki 2898 AD, and Allu Arjun for Pushpa 2 would all have to charge ₹250-300 crore, much higher than what they eventually did. This cameo made Ajay the highest-paid actor in India, at least by this metric. Ajay eventually did become the highest-paid OTT star in the country when he signed Hotstar's Rudra: The Edge of Darkness for ₹125 crore in 2021. Ajay Devgn has tasted box office success post-pandemic multiple times, with the success of films like Drishyam 2, Raid 2, and Singham Again. The actor reportedly varies his fees depending on the project, lowering it to ₹20 crore for small-budget films like Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha and Raid 2, but also elevating it to over ₹40 crore for bigger titles like Singham Again.
India.com
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This film was a blockbuster in 1977, starred Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, earned more than Bahubali 2.., it is.., the leads are...
This film was a blockbuster in 1977, starred Rishi Kapoor, Neetu Singh, earned more than Bahubali 2.., it is.., the leads are... In the glitzy and glamorous world of cinema, many pictures come, entertain us, and then leave, but every once in a while, there comes a picture that remains etched in our memory for years to come. From their strong scripts to iconic performances, these films become cult classics and are no less than a phenomenon. One such blockbuster film is Amar Akbar Anthony. Redefining Indian cinema, this multi-starrer entertainer was a massive hit both critically and commercially. The success of this film has even surpassed Baahubali 2 Released in the year 1977, this Manmohan Desai's film featured blockbuster stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, and Rishi Kapoor. The supporting cast also featured some strong performers like Parveen Babi, Neetu Singh, Shabana Azmi, Nirupa Roy, Pran, and Jeevan. This film had everything, from action drama to iconic tracks, giving the audience a wholesome package that still resonates with them. The plot of the film revolved around a man who is going through financial constraints, due to which he abandons his three sons and leaves them in a park to take his own life. Starting with this emotionally intense note, the three brothers get separated in childhood itself and eventually are raised in different religions, Hindu, Muslim, and Christian. As the story unfolds, it becomes even more interesting for the audience. However, what is even more interesting is that a remarkable, cult classic movie was made on a humble budget of just Rs. 1 crores, and it did exceptionally well commercially by collecting Rs. 7.25 crores domestically, with its global earnings crossing Rs. 15 crores, a huge figure at the time. Comparing it with present-day films, if adjusted for inflation, it has even passed Baahubali 2 at the box office. Besides its commercial success, the film's still continues to resonate with the audience even today. Its memorable characters, iconic dialogues, and chartbuster songs became part of Indian pop culture. It touched hearts with its emotional storyline and entertained with its comedy and action. IMDb ratings aside, the audience's love was its true metric of success. In the gleaming journey of Amitabh Bachchan's career, Amar Akbar Anthony became a paramount milestone.
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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Business Standard
Mumbai rains: Memes capture flooded streets, traffic jams and city spirit
Mumbai experienced intense rainfall on Monday, leading to major disruptions in transport and air travel while submerging several parts of the city. Areas such as Dadar, Mahim, Parel, Bandra and Kalachowki were particularly affected as heavy showers combined with strong winds brought daily life to a standstill. Videos showed vehicles wading through inundated roads in low-lying zones like Kurla, Sion and Dadar. The downpour also caused serious flooding at KEM Hospital, where water entered the ground floor. Reports of waterlogging also came in from the Matunga and Hindmata regions. Meanwhile, a severe traffic snarl was reported on the Bhiwandi–Wada road in Thane district. As Mumbai waded through yet another monsoon mayhem on Monday, social media timelines turned into meme festivals reflecting the city's struggle. From witty takes on floating autos to drenched office-goers, Mumbaikars poured their frustration into humour — one viral post at a time. Take a look at some of the internet's most talked-about memes: One widely shared meme used a still from Baahubali 2, showing the iconic moment when Sivagami carries Mahendra Baahubali through a river. For one user, it perfectly summed up the struggle of office-goers today, imagining them braving the rain with laptops in hand. Mumbai People going to the office today . #MumbaiRains — Phunsuk Wangdu (@Phunsukwangduji) May 26, 2025 On X, a user posted a screengrab that read, 'Today the sky is so blue, and no pollution! Thanks to all the rain yesterday.' The caption accompanying the post read, 'Mandatory post on Mumbai spirit on a rainy day. Please take care, Mumbaikars.' Mandatory post on Mumbai spirit on the rainy day. Please take care, Mumbaikars — Indian Gyaandu (@meme_startup) May 26, 2025 Another user tapped into Bollywood nostalgia, sharing an image from the classic Mughal-e-Azam, where Dilip Kumar's Salim tells Madhubala's Anarkali, 'Utho Anarkali. Mumbai Spirit dikhane ka waqt aa gaya hai. #MumbaiRains.' ...and memes festival started featuring #MumbaiRains — Hiren Antani (@HirenAntani) May 26, 2025 A clip from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah also made its rounds, featuring Disha Vakani as Daya dancing energetically. The post was captioned: 'Kaam pe jaana hai but this is the mood of majority rain-loving Mumbaikars right now. If the downpour gets lethal, the spirit of Mumbai will be ready to fight the odds, unlike BMC's preparedness.' Kaam pe jaana hai but this is the mood of majority rain-loving Mumbaikars, right now. If the downpour gets lethal, the spirit of Mumbai will be ready to fight the odds, unlike BMC's preparedness. #MumbaiRains #Monsoon2025 — Aditya (@Fauladi_Adi) May 26, 2025 Someone else summed up the commute with: '#MumbaiRains Mumbai Rains. When you are travelling from auto during rain and want to see what's happening outside.' Mumbaikars when they are told that India has become the 4th largest economy in the world. #MumbaiRains #Mumbai #MumbaiRain — Banrakas ???? (@noyes99) May 26, 2025 *Rains continuously for 5 mins* Infrastructure of the financial capital of India : #MumbaiRains — UmdarTamker (@UmdarTamker) May 26, 2025 Mahindra needs to launch an off road car so that a Mumbaikar can reach office on time during #MumbaiRains — Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) May 26, 2025
