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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Nara Rohith reveals he was the original choice for Fahadh Faasil's role in 'Pushpa'
Picture Credit: Instagram The characters brought to life by Allu Arjun , Rashmika Mandanna , and Fahadh Faasil in the 'Pushpa' films directed by Sukumar have left a lasting impression on fans. However, in a recent interview, actor Nara Rohith revealed that he was originally the first choice to play the role of Bhanwar Singh Shekawat, the antagonist eventually portrayed by Fahadh Faasil. How Rohith landed on Sukumar's radar Speaking to M9 News, Rohith shared that during the COVID-19 pandemic, he posted pictures sporting a moustache, which caught the attention of director Sukumar and producer Ravi Shankar. They approached him for the role of Bhanwar Singh Shekawat early in the film's development. However, as the film's scope expanded, the makers decided to cast Fahadh Faasil instead. Rohith admitted that while he was interested in the part, he wasn't sure if he could have matched Fahadh's performance. After watching Fahadh's portrayal, he acknowledged the actor's excellence in the role. Rohith reacts to Fahadh's performance He said, "I don't know if I could've played the character like he did. Maybe, if I were on that set, I could've vibed and done it. But after seeing Fahadh, I was like, okay. That was terrific, actually." In the Pushpa series, Bhanwar Singh Shekawat is the main adversary to Allu Arjun's titular character. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo As a police officer, Bhanwar is determined to dismantle the red sanders smuggling operation. 'Pushpa' is about Pushpa Raj, who becomes a powerful smuggler in the red sandalwood trade, fighting against the police and rivals. 'In Pushpa 2: The Rule, Pushpa' tries to keep his power while facing new enemies and challenges in his life and work. The third part of the film, 'Pushpa 3: The Rampage' has been announced. Speaking of Nara Rohith's career, he took a pause after his 2018 film Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu failed at the box office. After a long break, he made a comeback in 2024 with 'Prathinidhi 2'. That same year, he got engaged to his co-star from the film, Siree Lella. Rohith is now gearing up for new projects, including 'Sundarakanda' and 'Bhairavam'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
05-05-2025
- General
- India Today
Bengaluru man's emotional post on Jayanagar's 'lost peace' goes viral
A Bengaluru-based man's emotional post about Jayanagar's shift from a calm residential pocket to a noisy commercial stretch has gone viral on social media. The post, according to users, served as a reality once known for its tree-lined streets and quiet homes, has now become yet another victim of unchecked commercialisation. At least that's how one resident feels. advertisementIn a now-viral post on X, Rohith Simha didn't try to sugar-coat the shift. It went straight to the point: money took over where mindful planning once stood. Rohith shared that earlier generations built Jayanagar to offer a quality of life, not just property. But over the years, those same homes got sold off to real estate interests. 'Once a calm and peaceful residential area, Jayanagar has turned into a busy, noisy, and dusty commercial hub,' Rohith said. 'Forefathers did everything to ensure quality of life, but subsequent generations went behind money and sold it to real estate, who further made those not willing also to sell,' he added. Take a look at the post here: The post struck a nerve online. Several social media users said Jayanagar's fate wasn't unique. From Vijayanagara to Chandra Layout, residents shared the same story: what was once residential is now Jayanagara people just sulking over this every day. Every street now has multiple offices,' a user said. Another user added that the shift had hit not just homes, but basic services. 'Same thing about Chandra Layout, RPC Layout, Vijayanagara, and surrounding areas. Every big house is turned into a PG. Everything, sewage system, water supply, roads, is overloaded,' the user said. Others raised concerns about how PG accommodations had cropped up across the city, often without legal backing, while the charm of traditional homes quietly disappeared.'Houses with courtyards are being demolished or modified for more floors. Generations that inherited these homes are going to court to sell them, and open spaces are vanishing. It's becoming unsustainable,' one of the users said. Rohith Simha's personal lament quickly became a mirror for an entire city, one that's still figuring out where progress ends and peace begins.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Learn about kettlebell lifting, a sport gaining popularity in Tamil Nadu
A training session is in the works on the second floor of Kolathur's The Hammer Fitness gym, on a particularly hot April morning. Kettlebell coach Vignesh Hariharan is at work, teaching 55-year-old Sharmila Kumari Pinjala the proper method to lift and sustain a weight for a solid period of time. Sharmila, currently a zumba and Pilates instructor based out of Bengaluru, first heard the word 'kettlebell' only five years ago when one of her students suggested she introduce it in her dance-cum-fitness sessions. 'I have always been scared of weights. Though I am into fitness, I have never been a gym person. I was sceptical because I didn't know if I would be able to lift even more than two kilograms,' she laughs, reminiscing about a time before her attempt to take on a certification course in kettlebell lifting. Today, she is beaming with joy as her first tryst with any sport has resulted in a gold medal part of the OALC (one-arm long cycle) 30-minute category and a bronze in the OALC 10-minute category at the recently-held 12th GSIF Kettlebell National Championship in Goa. Winning a rich tally of medals, the nine-member Tamil Nadu team displayed their prowess at the event that showcased top kettlebell players across the nation. For Vignesh Hariharan, who has been an integral part of the city's kettlebell training circuit, this is a moment of reckoning. Vignesh came into popularity in 2019 when he was crowned World Champion in Australia, thus becoming the first person in South India to be awarded the title. 'In the Goa event, we had a nine-year-old and a 55-year-old taking part. As a coach, that gave me great joy,' says Vignesh, who also participated in the event, clinching three gold medals in different categories. 'Never give up' For the uninitiated, the sport of kettlebell originated in Russia and is still practised by Russian army personnel to hone their physical and mental strength. In Russia, the sport is known as girevoy, and athletes are called gireviks. 'It can be played from by a wide group of people, ranging from the age groups of eight to 80. But it will test your patience; that's when the sport gets intense,' says Vignesh. Rohith G, a 26-year-old clinical sports physiotherapist, knows a thing or two about this. In his recent outing at Goa, Rohith reached a breaking point when he got a deep cut in his left hand during the first five minutes of the competition. 'I was just not able to hold the kettlebell. I was about to give up, but my team pushed me on from the sidelines.' Rohith was at about 100 repetitions when he was mentally ready to quit but thanks to powerful words of encouragement, he pushed himself to reach 285 repetitions. 'It is a cardio workout and helps build endurance. It keeps the heart healthy, but the most important aspect of kettlebell lifting is learning to never give up,' says Rohith, who regularly trains with his pink kettlebell, that weighs eight kilograms and costs around ₹4,500, at home. He then sends video footage to his coach. His aim? 'To win a gold in Asia and World Championship and then train more athletes.' He certainly looks up to his coach Vignesh, who has already produced four World Champions and five National Champions since the time the latter became a World Champion himself. This is despite the fact that a couple of years were lost in adapting to COVID-related lockdowns. He says, 'Kettlebell lifting is picking up at a fast rate in the country now, with more awareness about the sport's benefits to overall fitness and health. From here, up is the only way to go.'
