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Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Liked Dhanush in Kuberaa? 5 Indian films in which heroes were convincing as beggars
Tamil superstar Dhanush's recent performance as a beggar in the Telugu-Tamil bilingual Kuberaa, has earned him much praise. Dhanush's raw and realistic portrayal as a man asking for alms has won over audience. While it is to be appreciated, it is also noted that there have been previous instances when famous actors have played beggars onscreen. We list you five such films. Stills from Bloody Beggar and Muthu Watch the best of 2025 Tamil films; from family drama Kudumbasthan to horror thriller Murmur on OTTplay Premium Bloody Beggar (Prime Video) Bloody Beggar is a 2024 Tamil black comedy starring Kavin in the lead role and is directed by debutant Sivabalan Muthukumar. In the film, Kavin plays a nameless lazy beggar, who finds glory in the joy of begging. What happens when he partakes in a feast organised by a rich family is the crux of the story. The film is produced by Nelson Dilipkumar and stars Radha Ravi, Redin Kingsley, Padam Venu Kumar, Prudhvi Raj, Saleema, Priyadharshini Rajkumar, Sunil Sukhada ,among others. Pichaikkaran Pichaikkaran is a 2016 Tamil film, written and directed by Sasi and stars Tamil actor-composer-producer Vijay Antony in the lead role. The film revolves around a millionaire who has to be a beggar for 48 days and not reveal his true identity, in order to fulfill his prayers to save his sick mother. Satna Titus, Bagavathi Perumal, Vazhakku En Muthuraman, and Dheepa Ramanujam form the supporting cast. Traffic Signal Traffic Signal is a 2007 Hindi social drama starring Kunal Khemu, Neetu Chandra, Ranvir Shorey and Konkona Sen Sharma among others. The film written and directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, explores the lives of people who live at traffic signals, a bustling spot in the city. Traffic Signal won two National Film Awards; one for Best Director and other National Film Award for Best Make-up Artist for Anil Moti Ram Palande. Muthu In the 1995 Tamil film Muthu, directed by KS Ravikumar, actor Rajinikanth played dual roles as father and son. The film revolves around a wealthy zamindar's close friendship with his chariot driver, an orphan. However, the film also explores the past of these two men, and how the father of one of them who was a flourishing zamindar, now lives a life of a beggar. Featuring Meena, Sarath Babu, Vadivelu, Radha Ravi and others, the film was a commercial blockbuster. Otta Nanayam (JioHotstar) Otta Nanayam is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by Suresh Kannan, featuring Dinu Dennis and Priya Mani in the lead roles. The film follows the life of a poor man who is forced to take to begging so that he can get some money to do an operation on his sick mother. It explores the lives of beggars, the exploitation of the down-trodden and how rackets are organised with those seeking alms.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Bollywood's first black belt actress, became an overnight star with her debut, was involved in several controversies, career failed to take off, her name is…
Who can forget the bubbly air hostess 'Sweety' of 'Garam Masala'? Actress Neetu Chandra, who made her Bollywood debut with this film in 2005, won the hearts of the audience with her very first film. However, she had a deep connection with controversies. The actress's 41st birthday is on June 20. Neetu is not only a great actress but also a model, producer, theater artist, classical dancer, and an actress who has a black belt in Taekwondo. Known as Bollywood's first black belt actress, Neetu's journey has been inspiring as well as full of controversies. This actress represented India in the World Taekwondo Championship Neetu Chandra was born on 20 June 1984 in Patna, Bihar. After completing her schooling at Notre Dame Academy in Patna, she graduated from Indraprastha College in Delhi. Neetu credits her success to her mother Neera Chandra, who hails from East Champaran. Neetu, who started her career with modeling, worked in many advertisements and gradually entered the world of films. Neetu made her Bollywood debut in 2005 with Priyadarshan's comedy film 'Garam Masala', in which she played the lead role alongside Akshay Kumar and John Abraham. Her character's name in the film is 'Sweety'. The success of this film made her famous overnight. Neetu said in an interview, 'Garam Masala was a superhit. Because of Priyadarshan sir, I was sure that the audience would like this film. Even today, people call me 'Garam Masala Girl'.' Priya Chandra's impressive film portfolio After this, she proved her acting prowess in the Telugu film 'Godavari' in 2006 and Madhur Bhandarkar's 'Traffic Signal' in 2007. The special thing is that for 'Traffic Signal', Neetu was on the streets of Mumbai for a week. Neetu prepared for her character by staying on the streets. Neetu is the first Bollywood actress to have a fourth Dan black belt in Taekwondo. She represented India in the World Taekwondo Championship in Hong Kong in 1997 and also participated in the World Korfball Championship in Delhi in 1995. She has also won a silver medal in Taekwondo at the National Games. Neetu Chandra's controversial life With her first hit film, she achieved many milestones. However, she also had a deep connection with controversies. In 2009, during the shooting of the Telugu film 'Satyamev Jayate', actor Rajasekhar was accused of misbehaving and assaulting her. Neetu filed a complaint with the Hyderabad Police Commissioner, Human Rights and Women's Commissions. Rajasekhar's wife and the film's director, Jeevitha accused Neetu of harassing her. In the year 2025, Neetu filed a PIL in Patna High Court against rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh's song 'Maniac'. She called the lyrics of the song insulting to women and Bhojpuri. Neetu had said, 'Such obscene songs create discomfort for women and girls in Bihar. This is harmful for the society and the country.' Neetu Chandra's Hollywood film Neetu also went to Hollywood after leaving Bollywood. In 2021, she made a special identity worldwide by playing the role of a martial arts fighter named Jaya in the Hollywood film 'Never Back Down: Revolt'. According to the information, Neetu got this role without audition. Actually, filmmaker David Zellon decided to cast her in his film after seeing her films and martial arts skills. Apart from this, she was also seen in the Hollywood show 'Gown and Out in Beverly Hills'. Neetu has worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films. She has worked in films like 'Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!', '13B: Fear Has a New Address' and many more. Her production company Champaran Talkies made the Bhojpuri film 'Mithila Makhan', which won a National Award. This film was directed by her brother Nitin Chandra.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New traffic signal upgrades aimed at helping emergency vehicles navigate intersections safer, faster
The Brief Hillsborough County is installing high-tech traffic signal upgrades to help emergency vehicles navigate intersections safer and faster. The devices sense when an emergency vehicle is approaching and switch to green, with the cross signals changing to red. The goal is to reduce response times. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. - Hillsborough County crews are installing a new Smart Traffic Control system at 600 intersections and on 175 emergency vehicles. Emergency Vehicle Preemption, or EVP, sensors attached to traffic signals detect when an emergency vehicle is approaching and switch the light to green, while setting crossing signals to red. The backstory By giving emergency vehicles the green light and holding crossing traffic at a red light, EVP ensures a safer and faster path for responders, significantly improving their ability to reach emergency scenes promptly, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said. "It'll start clearing those intersections ahead of us. So as we approach them, we have the green lights," said Rob Herrin, HCFR's Public Safety Information Chief. The system uses GPS, cellular networks and radio communications to link the signals and vehicles. Hillsborough County firefighters have already seen an impact, reducing response times in areas where the devices are already installed by about 30 seconds. "Thirty seconds in a matter of minutes, statistically, is pretty good and for people that are in cardiac arrest and for people whose homes are on fire, that 30 seconds can make a tremendous difference and we anticipate that number improving as well," Herrin said. The Source Information for this story was gathered by FOX 13 reporter Aaron Mesmer. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter Follow FOX 13 on YouTube
News18
29-04-2025
- News18
This Bollywood Actor Agrees To X Post On 'Feminism Showcase' At Pahalgam Attack Victim's Funeral
Last Updated: Pahalgam Attack: An X user, who claims to be a former army officer, criticised the decision to have women officers carry Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal's casket. The recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir has left the country in shock. Among the victims was Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal who was visiting Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley with his wife for their honeymoon. He had tied the knot just a week before on April 16. But their happy trip turned into a tragedy when terrorists opened fire on tourists, killing Narwal along with 25 others. The Navy officer was laid to rest with full military honours in his hometown of Karnal, Haryana. Amid the emotional scenes from the funeral, a post has now sparked controversy on social media. An X user, who claims to be a former army officer, is facing backlash for his comments on the funeral. The user with the moniker Lt Col Sumit Mohan Garg shared a video where women naval officers were seen carrying the casket of the martyred officer. In his post, the X user criticised the decision to have women officers carry the casket. He questioned the practicality of showcasing 'feminism" and 'equality" at such a sombre event. According to him, physical strength is a critical requirement in the armed forces and the moment was not appropriate for such a display. '#Feminism and #Equality don't work in a practical world. Who had the bright idea to showcase feminine power on such a sombre occasion and disrespect the departed soul. It also underlines the unsuitability of women in Armed Forces, where physical capabilities are critical," he wrote. #Feminism and #Equality don't work in a practical world. Who had the bright idea to showcase feminine power on such a sombre occasion and disrespect the departed also underlines the unsuitability of women in Armed Forces, where physical capabilities are critical. — Lt Col Sumit Mohan Garg, SM (@garysum00) April 28, 2025 Another shared, 'Physical strength isn't the only measure of a soldier's worth. Leadership, intelligence and resilience are just as important—and women in the armed forces excel in all of these." On the other hand, some agreed with his point of view with one user writing, 'If this tomfoolery was meant to showcase insensitivity towards the departed soul along with the unsuitability of women in the armed forces, then it was spot on." Actor Ranvir Shorey, known for his performances in films like 'Khosla Ka Ghosla', 'Traffic Signal,' and 'Bheja Fry', too seemed to agree. Another person added, 'Absolutely agree, Sir. A coffin isn't a prop. A funeral isn't a stage. And a soldier's last rites aren't an occasion for woke experiments. Disgraceful." 'This is very concerning, 4 trained armed forces personnel could not lift it properly. Are the training modules different for men and women?" a viewer questioned. An individual commented, 'Diversity doesn't make sense everywhere. Soldiers need strength to fight against the enemy." Some questioned the strength of the officers: Women's participation in the Indian Navy initiated during World War II, serving in supportive roles within the Royal Indian Navy. It was not until the 1990s that the Indian Navy began officially inducting women, primarily into the Medical and Education Corps. These early efforts paved the way for current accomplishments, proving over time that gender does not determine capability in these fields. tags : Pahalgam attack Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: April 29, 2025, 15:06 IST News viral This Bollywood Actor Agrees To X Post On 'Feminism Showcase' At Pahalgam Attack Victim's Funeral
