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By Rinku Gupta  Zee Tamil is set to introduce an exciting and innovative format with its celebrity music reality show, 'Rockstar '. It will be aired on Zee Tamil and Zee Tamil HD, starting 28" March onwards. The show brings the  music composer, singer,  'RockStar ' Devi Sri Prasad aka DSP on the judging panel for the first time in Television. Along with him will be a renowned set of judges that include Singer Mano and Singer Srinivas The novelty behind 'Rockstars' is that it brings together an accomplished group of musical stars who are  a talented group of professional singers who come together to compete and emerge as Tamil Nadu's first ever musical Rockstar thereby presenting an experience that is different from other music reality shows. The show had a grand launch with a host of industry celebs gracing the event.  "There will be no winner or loser at the end since all the contestants are established artists, who are already favourites among th...

 By Rinku Gupta Actress Ashima Narwal, who shot to fame with her debut movie in Tamil titled Kolaigaaran, has found an immensely positive response for her performance in Netflix’s first  South Indian anthology movie ‘Pitta Kathalu’ in Telugu. Both the critics and audiences are very much impressed with her  performance as Indu in the segment of Pinky. A delighted  Ashima says, “This is special to me for many reasons. One is the fact that I am a part of a big project created by Netflix that is their maiden venture in the South Indian domain. The other is working with big names in the Telugu industry like director Sankalp Reddy and actors Sathyadev Kancharana, Eesha Rebba, and Srinivas Avarasala. Although the filming wrapped up a year ago, the release got postponed due to the pandemic crisis. Finally, I am delighted that my work is getting exhibited to the world through a great platform like Netflix. Usually, my friends abroad wouldn’t be able to see my new releases due...

 By Rinku Gupta The grand launch of the Samantha starrer Shaakuntalam took place in Hyderabad today.  Attended by the lead pair and producer and director,  the film was launched in a scenic setting, with Allu Arvind giving the first clap. The event was streamed live. Speaking on the occasion, Samantha who plays the titular tole said, " In around 50 films so far,  I have played every kind of role and genre. But right from the beginning, to play a princess in a period film, has always been my dream role. So at this point of my career today, Gunasekar sir and Dil Raju sir have given me the biggest gift , the opportunity to play a princess, with the role of Shaakuntalam " said Samantha at the Shaakuntalam launch in Hyderabad this morning. " I hope I give it my 100 percent to what  they have envisioned." She also revealed how big a fan she was of Disney's princesses. Speaking about the director she said, " I can see the passion for his craft in every detail. E...

 by Rinku Gupta  The grand launch of director Gunasekhar's magnum opus, Shaakuntalam is taking place in Hyderabad. Attending the event are the lead cast of Samantha and Mollywood actor Dev Mohan who play Shakuntala and Dushyant in the film. A vision in white,  Samantha arrives at the venue, ethereal in a white sari.            Dev Mohan and Samantha on stage  Dil Raju and Gunasekhar  on stage ( right) with team.  The launch is being streamed live on You Tube in the midst of the grand rustuc set created for the film. Neeta Lulla from Bollywood has been working on the costumes and all other prep has been going on in full speed ever since the peirce was announced by Gunaa Teamworks.                       Mani Sharma arrives         Producer Neelima Guna with the team Mani Sharma is composing the music while ace Tollywood producer Dil Raju is presenting...

 by Rinku Gupta On Friday the grand Alila Fort at Bishangarh  near Jaipur was the venue of the engagement ceremony of Tollywood actor Mehreen Pirzada to the young Congress leader Bhavya Bishnoi. Mehreen with her brother, actor Gurfateh Singh Pirzada The grand pre-wedding festivities included a puja, and an exchange of rings amidst fireworks in the ancient destination setting. Exchanging rings Later the young couple were spotted dancing with the family and friends cheering them.  We wish the couple a happy future!

 By Rinku Gupta Interest shown by youngsters in Shooting as a sport, has considerably increased after the Chennai Rifle Club's exceptional performance at  the recently concluded 46th State Shooting Championship Competition.  The  performance of actor Ajith kumar who represented the club and won six medals in various category of pistol matches has further drawn attention to the club's activities via social media. Student members of the club too came up with outstanding performances breaking previous  records. Ace film producer and Honorary Secretary  of the club, Rajsekar Pandian, reveals  that this programme is a boon to the students of Chennai, who have an avid interest to learn the shooting sport and excel but did not have access to it. The idea behind the  Students Programme is to break the notion that this sport is not available to general public. This programme aims  to make the sport accessible and viable for the students of Chennai ci...

 By Rinku Gupta It's been a whirlwind week for director Selvaraghavan whose much delayed Nenjam Marapadhillai released last week. The ace director also celebrated his birthday recently.  As the movie recieved rave reviews it was a happy time for the director and his family who had recently also welcomed a newborn in their midst. Now, his wife Gitanjali Selvaraghavan, has shared adorable photos of the entire family together on the occasion of Selva's birthday, and for the first time has revealed adorable  pics of their  little munchkin Rishikesh that are sure to warm your hearts! The family pics of Lilavathi and Omkar with thier dad and little brother are hearwarming. Gitanjali, a dynamic mom and avid instagrammer  wrote, "And what a weekend it was... a whirlwind of emotions and activity packed into 48 hectic hours! A movie release, vaccination, promotional activities, room renovations/alterations and grabbing a few precious moments as a family before Selva left ...