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Richa Chadha opens up on her character of a sex worker in audio show ‘Baby Doll’

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Bollywood actress Richa Chadha shares her experience of working in the audio show, ‘Baby Doll’ opposite Jaideep Ahlawat. The story revolves around a sex worker, Baby (Richa), her pain and revenge.

Richa says: “I play a character called Baby whose actual name is Babita Rani, and she is somebody who probably got trafficked when she was a child, and has been in this sort of trade against her will. She’s a commercial sex worker so she’s been in this trade for a while and she’s not happy.

“But she learned to live with her reality. And there’s still an assemblance of like, niceness and morality in her, even though she’s in one of the most looked down upon professions and as a character also.”

While talking about the USP of this audio show, the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ actress shares: “I think the USP of the show will definitely be the story and the characters. The directors work very hard on creating this show. And I think that it’s got a cliffhanger approach across the whole 14-15 episodes.

“Even in the end it is kind of like, it ends on a note where you wonder whether there’ll be a season two or if this is the end of this character, and it’s kind of like the story of the underdog.”

On sharing about the challenges of narration and preparation for it, she says: “We did a lot of readings Ato get the character right because you know, this is how I normally talk and sound but when we have to do this like a hinterland Hindi character then it has to be real. She has to have a little crassness or little bit of course language also, she’s a sex worker. We have used words which typically you will not hear on camera or on radio. We’ve said words, and we’ve done things which typically you don’t get to see in a podcast or even on camera.”

You’ve played different roles. How you found this different from previous ones, she adds: “I’ve played a sex worker before, never for a podcast. It is very different in terms of this character’s throwing caution to the wind kind of attitude is what makes her a winner in my book. And that’s what will make the show on Audible also something that you can relate to you where you will feel funny, like after a few episodes that you are rooting for this character, even though you know, she doesn’t really fit the moral compass of most of the audience.”

The actress calls her overall experience of working in the podcast fulfilling, as she comments: “My experience of working on this was really quite incredible. We had good producers, both from Audible and the people who are handling it on their behalf from sound and vision. This is an original story. It’s really about, like the hinterland, and I really hope that people can, like enjoy it for what it is. It’s one of those pulpy novels, but now narrated through the voice of the female lead. And I think that’s what makes it really interesting.”

Richa, after debuting in a small role in the comedy film ‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!’, got a breakthrough with a supporting role in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’.

How she looks at her journey in the entertainment industry, the actress replies: “I feel like I’m just like, at the first quarter of my journey, to be honest. I’ve seen everything change so rapidly in the last 10 years since I’ve been active. And I think that it’s only going to get better. For true artists to actors, it’s a good time. And now that I’m entering into production and writing, it’s a very fulfilling phase because you can use more than just your face and your body, you know, you can see things in the world with the work you put out.”

About her upcoming projects, she reveals: “There’s ‘Fukrey 3’, which is a hugely successful franchise, which is what we’re currently shooting for. There are basically three films. I wish I could announce them right now but I can’t. I mean, I’m shooting one in July one after that, there’s one film on mental health and then there’s a crossover film in the UK. These are the confirmed projects. There’s of course S2 ‘A Great Indian Murder’ and things like that. So it’s going to be a full full full year.”

Like many celebs, she is keen on doing reality shows, the actress says: “What kind of reality show if it’s a reality show where you know like these two people go on highways and eat local street food Yeah, I’m game for that. But the reality show consists of me being in like captivity, like a house with other people and forcibly fighting with them or being locked up somewhere, that never, ever, ever!”

Written by Pravesh Bhardwaj, the audio show ‘Baby Doll’ is available on Audible.

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Did Jayam Ravi Marry Priyanka Mohan Days After Announcing Divorce With Aarti? Actors’ Wedding Photo Goes Viral

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Did Jayam Ravi Marry Priyanka Mohan Days After Announcing Divorce With Aarti? Actors' Wedding Photo Goes Viral

Actor Jayam Ravi has been in the news ever since he announced his divorce from his wife Aarti on September 9. Later, he was rumoured to be dating Bengaluru-based singer Kenishaa Francis.

Now, he has once again grabbed the eyeballs as his alleged wedding picture with Priyanka Mohan went viral on the internet. In the picture, Jayam and Priyanka are posing for the lens, wearing garlands as newlyweds.

Netizens were shocked and confused upon seeing the picture on X. The viral photo has created quite a buzz on social media and fans are eagerly waiting to know the truth behind the picture.

While a section of social media users congratulated the couple, others pointed out that the photo is from the sets of their film. Neither Jayam Ravi nor Priyanka Mohan have reacted to the claims yet.

In September, Jayam shocked fans by announcing his divorce from his wife Aarti after 15 years of their marriage. However, he did not reveal the reason behind this decision.

In the statement, he wrote, “After much thought, reflections and discussions, I have taken the difficult decision to proceed with the dissolution of my marriage with Aarti. This decision was not made out of haste, and it stems from personal reasons that I believe are in the best interests of everyone involved.”

Aarti then took to social media and shared that the statement was released without her consent and knowledge. She wrote, “I was deeply shocked and saddened by the recent public announcement regarding our marriage, which was made without my knowledge or consent. After 18 years of shared history, I believe that such a significant matter should be handled with the grace, respect, and privacy that it deserves.”

Jayam and Aarti got married in 2009. The couple has two sons, Aarav and Ayaan. After their split, he was rumoured to be dating singer-spiritual healer Kenishaa Francis. However, both of them have denied the rumours of their relationship.


Jayam is currently in the process of getting a divorce from Aarti and he is also preparing for the release of his upcoming film, Brother. While his fans are waiting for the release of his film, his personal life has been the talk of the town.

Meanwhile, his upcoming rom-com film Brother is written and directed by M. Rajesh and is produced by Screen Scene Media Entertainment. It is scheduled to release on October 31, on the occasion of Diwali.

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Nagarjuna To Take Legal Action Against Congress Leader Konda Surekha For Commenting On Samantha & Naga Chaitanya’s Divorce

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Nagarjuna To Take Legal Action Against Congress Leader Konda Surekha For Commenting On Samantha & Naga Chaitanya's Divorce

Superstar Nagarjuna has stated that he will take legal action against Telangana Congress leader Konda Surekha over her comment on his son Naga Chaitanya’s and Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s divorce. The actors had announced separation in October 2021. However, Surekha recently claimed that their divorce happened because of BRS working president KT Rama Rao.

Her comments did not go down well with Nagarjuna, Samantha, Naga Chaitanya and several celebrities from the film industry, who condemned the remarks and urged her to keep film stars out of politics.

Now, in an interview with Zoom, Nagarjuna opened up about taking legal action against Surekha. “I am in Vizag. I am heading back to Hyderabad for action ahead. We can’t let this go. Not at all. I am rushing back with lawyers. I will keep you informed,” he informed the portal.

On October 2, Nagarjuna wrote on his official X account, “I strongly condemn the comments of the Honorable Minister Mrs. Konda Surekha. Don’t use the lives of movie stars who stay away from politics to criticize your opponents. Please respect other people’s privacy. As a woman in a responsible position, your comments and accusations against our family are completely irrelevant and false. I request you to withdraw your comments immediately.”

What did the Minister say?

While interacting with the media, Konda Surekha accused KT Rama Rao of tapping phones of actresses and blackmailing them, which led to the divorce of Samantha and Naga Chaitanya.

The Minister said, “It is KT Rama Rao because of whom Samantha’s divorce happened. He was a minister at that time and used to tap the phones of the actresses and then find their weaknesses to blackmail them. He would make them drug addicts and then do this. Everyone knows this, Samantha, Naga Chaitanya, his family, everybody is aware that such a thing happened.”

Samantha and Naga Chaitanya slam the Minister

Samantha took to her Instagram story to and asked Surekha to keep her name out of politics. “To be a woman, to come out and work, to survive in a glamorous industry where women are more often than not treated as props, to fall in love & to fall out of love, to still stand up and fight… It takes a lot of courage and strength,” she stated.

She also mentioned that her divorce with Chaitanya was “mutual and amicable” and there was no political angle to it.

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Picture Of 9mm Bullet That Hit Govinda’s Knee Bone Surfaces; Actor To Be Under Observation For 48 Hours, Says Doctor

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Picture Of 9mm Bullet That Hit Govinda's Knee Bone Surfaces; Actor To Be Under Observation For 48 Hours, Says Doctor

Bollywood star Govinda was rushed to a hospital in Mumbai on Tuesday morning after he accidentally shot himself with his own licensed gun. His doctor has now revealed that a 9mm bullet has been removed from the actor’s leg post surgery and that the bullet had hit his left knee bone.

Govinda is currently in the ICU of Criti Care Hospital, Juhu, and he will be kept under observation for 48 hours. “Govinda suffered heavy blood loss due to the gunshot, as a result of which he is now feeling weak. We will observe him for the next 48 hours, and he will be discharged after his vitals become normal,” Dr Agarwal of Criti Care Hospital said.

The doctor also shared a photo of the bullet that was removed from Govinda’s leg post surgery.

The incident occurred at 4:45 am on Tuesday when Govinda was leaving for Kolkata from his Mumbai residence. The actor was reportedly checking his revolver and while putting it back in the cupboard, it slipped from his hands, fell on the floor, and a shot was fired which hit his knee.

The actor was immediately rushed to the hospital, and among the first ones to visit him was his nephew Krushna Shah’s wife, Kashmera Shah, with whom the actor and his wife have a longstanding feud.

Govinda later released a statement thanking his fans and doctors and stated that he was recuperating at the hospital.

Meanwhile, heavy police bandobast has been deployed outside the hospital in Juhu and politicians as well as former encounter specialist Daya Nayak were seen visiting the actor.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde too wished him a speedy recovery. “I have personally reached out to Govinda to convey my deep concern about his health condition. On behalf of the government and people of our state, I wish him a swift and complete recovery. I have assured Govinda that he and his family will receive all necessary support during this challenging time. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones,” Shinde said.

“Govinda has been an iconic figure in Indian cinema and has brought joy to millions through his performances. We stand united in hoping for his quick return to good health,” he added.

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