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Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan meet Amit Shah after Naatu Naatu Oscar win

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Actor Ram Charan was in Delhi for an event, and spoke at length about RRR, the Oscars, his acting career, and much more. Meanwhile, Ram also met home minister Amit Shah along with actor-father Chiranjeevi. The home minister congratulated them for the historic win of RRR at Oscars 2023, as Naatu Naatu won in the Best Original Song category. (Also read: Ram Charan says RRR is a big hit not because it is from south India, feels ‘original’ stories work)

Ram Charan and his father Chiranjeevi met Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi.
Ram Charan and his father Chiranjeevi met Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi.

Ram Charan was greeted by a sea of fans and supporters at the Delhi airport on Friday. RRR created history at the 95th Academy Awards as it became the first Indian production to bag an Oscar in the Original Song category. At the 2023 Oscars ceremony, Naatu Naatu was performed live and the performance earned a standing ovation. Actor Deepika Padukone introduced the performance on stage.

On Friday, Ram tweeted, “Truly an honour to meet our honourable home minister Amit Shah ji… Thank you sir for appreciating the efforts of @RRRMovie…” Earlier, the home minister had tweeted their photos, and written, “Delighted meeting Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan — two legends of Indian cinema. The Telugu film industry has significantly influenced India’s culture and economy. Have congratulated Ram Charan on the Oscar win for the Naatu Naatu song and the phenomenal success of RRR.”

In a video report by news agency ANI, Ram Charan is seen presenting a bouquet of flowers to Amit Shah as Chiranjeevi stood beside him. The actor returned to Delhi after attending the Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles with his wife Upasana, his RRR team director SS Rajamouli, co-star Jr NTR, and composer MM Keeravaani and lyricist Chandrabose. For the Oscar ceremony, Ram Charan was dressed in an all-black outfit and was accompanied by his wife Upasana Konidela, who looked stunning in a cream designer saree.

Following the Oscar win, Ram released a statement in which he expressed his feelings post the event. “RRR is and will always remain as the most special film of our lives and of Indian cinema history. I can’t thank everyone for manifesting the Oscar award. It still feels like I’m living in a dream,” he wrote, and thanked everyone for the unstoppable support and love.

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Over the last few months, Naatu Naatu truly became a global phenomenon. Released last March in cinemas, RRR is a fictional story set in the 1920s pre-independent era and is based on the lives of two real heroes and well-known revolutionaries.

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Veteran Malayalam actor Innocent passes away at 75; celebs pay tribute

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Image Source : TWITTER/@PRITHVIOFFICIAL Veteran Malayalam actor Innocent passes away

Veteran Malayalam actor Innocent passed away on Sunday at the age of 75. He was also a former member of Parliament and a cancer survivor. According to the reports, the celebrated actor was not keeping well for some time and was admitted to the hospital on March 3 with respiratory problems. According to the VPS Lakeshore Hospital in Kochi, Innocent passed away at 10:30 pm on Sunday night. The hospital said that the non-functioning of many organs and a heart attack led to the actor’s death. 

A few years ago, the thespian had been diagnosed with cancer but in 2015 he announced that he was finally free of the disease. He had written about his battle with cancer in his book ‘Laughter in the Cancer Ward’. The actor, who was last seen in Prithviraj Sukumaran’s 2022 film ‘Kaduva’, has done over 700 films in Malayalam in a career that spanned over five decades.

Prithviraj Sukumaran was among the first celebrities who mourned the demise of the veteran actor. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, “End of an iconic chapter in cinema history! Rest in peace Legend!”

Innocent is survived by his wife Alice, and a son, Sonnet. 

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Not just a celebrated actor, Innocent had also served as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) for 12 consecutive years. Considered one of the best comedians in Malayalam cinema, Innocent also appeared in villainous roles. With his unique voice and mannerisms, he had endeared himself to countless cinema lovers as well as a toast of mimicry artists.

A former MP from the Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency Innocent represented CPI(M). In 1979, he was elected as the municipal councillor of Irinjalakkuda municipality. He won the 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Chalakudy Lok Sabha constituency as an independent candidate supported by the Left Democratic Front (LDF). Innocent served as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), a guild of Malayalam artists from 2003 to 2018. He has written books based on his memories and columns in magazines and newspapers. 

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Have you heard? Space out

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Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are making news again. Netizens are certain that Dippy gave her husband the cold shoulder at a recent event by turning him down when he extended his hand towards her. A video of the incident has made its way online and social media users are convinced that there is trouble in these lovers’ paradise. While such tiffs are common between couples, it appears that there may be more to it than meets the eye. A little birdie chirps to say that Ranveer, boisterous as he is, often barges into her meetings with accusations of how her work commitments are eating up into their time together. Apparently, Deepika is not too pleased with his interjections into her workspace, and at times, chides him for his antics. The event apparently followed one such unpleasant interaction between them, and Deepika chose to express her displeasure. Do you believe these accusations hold merit?

Birthday blues

Conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar turned a year older over the weekend and dedicated his special day to Jacqueline Fernandez. Currently lodged in Tihar Jail for a R200 crore money laundering case, he reportedly penned a letter to the actor, calling her his ‘botta bomma’, which supposedly means a doll. “I miss your energy around me, I have no words, but I know your love for me is never ending,” the alleged fraudster is said to have written to Jacqueline. He also wrote that he is standing by her, come what may. The actor, on the other hand, kicked off her new film, Sonu Sood’s Fateh. Jacky visited a gurdwara and also shot a few scenes with the actor-producer.

Special celebrations for Ram

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Ram Charan turns a year wiser today. However, celebrations for his 38th birthday began yesterday on the set of his next, with director S Shankar. The actor was welcomed at the venue with a shower of rose petals. Co-star Kiara Advani also cheered as Ram cut the cake and shared it with his colleagues. Tentatively titled RC 15, the action drama, set against the backdrop of contemporary politics, is being readied for a release later this year. The weekend also saw the re-release of Ram’s 2020 film, Orange, which was produced by his uncle Nagababu Konidela. The proceeds from the collections will be donated to his uncle Pavan Kalyan’s Jana Sena party’s fund drive. The special day will culminate with the flagship public event where not only fans, but also actors, directors and producers can arrive as guests.

Also Read: Have you heard? Pooja Hegde in Bajrangi Bhaijaan sequel

Making workout fun

Hrithik Roshan sure knows how to make exercising fun for his parents. He indulged in some masti while gymming with mom Pinkie Roshan. Sharing a video from their session, Pinkie wrote, “Mother and son…. We meet all the time, lunches, dinners, movies, holidays, sharing our thoughts with each other…. But the most special time is when we’re sharing time in the gym together (sic).”  Duggu’s lady love Saba Azad liked her post, while his cousin Pashmina Roshan wrote, “Awwwww! This is the cutest video ever.”

Also Read: Have you heard? Sisterhood of shared ethics 

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All set for the cinemas now

In the last few weeks, Ajay Devgn has been working round the clock to complete his upcoming directorial venture, Bholaa. What sets the action drama thriller apart from its source material — director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s 2019 hit, Kaithi — is the actor-filmmaker’s take and treatment with 3D and IMAX. The CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) has cleared Ajay’s film with a U/A rating, reportedly in keeping with the extensive action scenes. Devgn recently received an encouraging response for sharing behind-the-scenes moments from the six-minute motorcycle chase that marks one of the highlights of the two hours and 24 minutes long film that also features Tabu as a cop.

Pari’s political moves

Parineeti Chopra has been making headlines for her lunch and dinner meetings with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha. While the actor hasn’t commented on their relationship, the politician told the paparazzi, “Raajneeti ke sawaal kariye, Parineeti ke nahin.”  While the two are said to be friends from the time they studied in London, sources claim keeping their common interests in mind, their families initiated discussion on marriage. It is being said that a formal announcement will be made after the roka ceremony, as soon as they lock the date.

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The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League is slated to kick off this weekend. What makes it interesting is that the grand opening ceremony marks a return this year after a four-year lull due to the pandemic. And this time around, Tamannaah Bhatia and Rashmika Mandanna have been roped in to perform at the gala. We hear Tammy, as her friends call her, has begun prepping since she is particular about everything relating to her act. Rashmika will apparently dance to a medley of her hit numbers, including Saami.

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14 Movies And TV Shows That Glamorized Acts Of Evil

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This light-hearted teen comedy was a staple of American TV in the ’90s. The show was about a group of smart and charismatic high-schoolers led by sly and smooth-talking Zack Morris. Each episode focused on some shenanigans of Morris, and how the group deals with them. 

Although the show had a bright and mellow aura, there were many episodes where Zack’s behavior crossed the line and wasn’t only borderline criminal but also sick. That included scamming other students, endangering the lives of his classmates, breaking in and snooping on girls, and on one occasion, pimping out one of his female friends for $1 per kiss and then selling her undergarments to male students of the school. The show usually depicted such atrocious acts as fun, harmless, and traits of a cool teenager. There’s a whole series of videos on YouTube titled Zack Morris Is Trash that calls out such behavior. 

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