Kriti eyes roles with grey shades
Actor Kriti Sanon has revealed that she wants to move beyond conventional roles and explore psychologically complex characters, saying she is eager to play darker characters, someone “completely psychotic.” Speaking in a recent interview, the National Award-winning actor admitted she no longer wants to make “safe” choices and is drawn to roles that push her creatively. Kriti said watching Obsession inspired her to rethink the kind of stories she wants to be part of. “When I watched Obsession, I was like, ‘Oh my God, we need to stop going safe. We need to do something out of the box.’ It really excited me,” she said. Kriti also cited Zendaya as an inspiration, praising the actor for taking on emotionally demanding and unconventional characters. She explained that playing psychologically layered roles appeals to her because they allow actors to step into lives completely different from their own. “I want to play a mad character. I want to play a psycho chick. I don’t want to be safe. As an actor, it’s so exciting to live a life that’s completely different from your own and explore a person you’re not. I’d absolutely love to play someone completely psychotic,” she said. Having already showcased her versatility through films across romance, comedy, drama and thrillers, Kriti now hopes to further expand her range by embracing darker, more experimental characters in the years ahead.
Sai’s spiritual prep
Actor Sai Pallavi has revealed that meditation and prayer became an integral part of her preparation for portraying Goddess Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Speaking at the film’s trailer launch in New Delhi, the actress described the role as a blessing rather than a career goal, saying it was an opportunity that came to her with grace. Sai acknowledged the immense responsibility of playing a revered figure, noting that such roles demand sincerity and dedication from both the actor and the entire filmmaking team. She said she never believed a role like Sita could be actively pursued, adding that she approached the character with humility. The actress shared that before filming, she would meditate and pray, asking Goddess Sita to guide her performance. Instead of trying to impose her own interpretation, she hoped to become a medium through which the character could naturally come alive on screen. Sai also emphasised the importance of maintaining purity in her thoughts and staying emotionally balanced throughout the shoot. She believed that remaining calm, neutral and positive helped her deliver the most authentic version of the character. Director Nitesh Tiwari praised her commitment and sincerity, highlighting the dedication she brought to the role. Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, will release in two parts during Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027.
ADIVI PUSHES ONE-NATION CINEMA VISION
Actor-writer Adivi Sesh has shared his thoughts on the evolving landscape of Indian cinema, stating that the dream should be to create films that belong to the country, not just one language market. Sesh feels that the focus should shift from language labels to storytelling. Speaking about the subject, Sesh said in a statement: “I find it interesting that we still call films Hindi films, Telugu films, Tamil films, and then separately use the term pan-India film.” “If a film can emotionally connect with audiences across the country, why should language restrict its identity in the first place? The moment we stop looking at stories through linguistic boundaries and start embracing them as Indian stories, that’s when pan-India cinema will truly exist.” Sesh talked about how the continued categorisation of films based on language reflects an invisible barrier that Indian cinema has yet to overcome. He added: “Language should be a medium of expression, not a limitation. Audiences today are far more open than ever before. They are watching great stories regardless of where they come from. I think the industry needs to catch up with the audience mindset.”
Avika speaks on loneliness
Actress Avika Gor, who is known for her work in Balika Vadhu and Bloody Ishq, has reflected on the concept of loneliness. She took to her social media recently, and penned a deeply personal and thought provoking message on social media, as she spoke about a kind of loneliness that often goes unnoticed. The actress reflected on the emotional isolation that can exist even when surrounded by people. She wrote, “Lately, I’ve realized that loneliness doesn’t always look like being alone. Sometimes it looks like knowing a hundred people but not knowing where you belong. Trying to fit into circles that were drawn long before you arrived can be exhausting, you can keep trying but everyone believes you don’t need them or you are extremely needy and clingy. I gave all my life to my career without realising how difficult it gets with time to have people include you in their lives unconditionally.” “Nobody tells you that growing up isn’t just about losing time, it’s also about losing the ease of finding people who consider you as important as you consider them because you weren’t ready when they were. You are more open now, you are more inclusive now. Everyone already has their circle. And sometimes, you end up knowing everyone while belonging nowhere”, she added.
‘Fame is like a rented house’
Rapper Badshah has reflected on the responsibility that comes with having a powerful voice and why he believes fame is only temporary. Badshah, who was seen as a guest on Shekhar Tonite, admitted that creating music initially felt like a carefree expression of creativity. He shared, “If you keep thinking, you’ll only find problems everywhere. But if you simply focus on your work, there are no problems. However, after a certain point, you don’t even realise how far the impact of your words reaches. You feel like you’re simply having fun. But you don’t realise how someone else might perceive your words. Then, as your reach grows and the audience consuming your art expands, I think you gradually become or are made aware that you have to be more socially responsible.” Badshah brought up one of his most thought provoking lines about fame. The Genda Phool hitmaker added: “Fame is like a rented house. One day, you’ll have to vacate it. It’s something that comes to you, so enjoy it while you have it—but don’t invest too much in it. It’s only a rented house, and eventually, you’ll have to let it go.”