The Lok Sabha’s leader of opposition also instructed All India Professionals’ Congress (AIPC) chairman Praveen Chakravarty, who visited Anna’s home, to create an awareness movement in her memory for all working professionals in India
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Demi Lovato gets candid about the struggles in her most recent documentary, where she attempts to unravel the issue of being famous at a very young age.
Directed partly by Nicola Marsh, the documentary, Child Star finds the singer (she/they) reflecting on the toxic and damaging effect of stardom on her mental state, which resulted in suicidal tendencies and self-destructive behavior.
In the documentary, Lovato explained that this popularity was also depriving her of tranquillity, creating myriad stress-related events like the incident with Alex Welch, where they punched one of the dancers during the 2010 Jonas Brothers tour.
Reflecting on the dark side of fame, they said, “Unfortunately, sometimes that looks explosive, like an incident where you punch your backup dancer on an airplane or you overdose from heroin.” This event made Lovato go to rehab. In September 2018, another horrible situation occurred when they overdosed on drugs and suffered several strokes as well as a heart attack.
As per People, working on the documentary gave Lovato an alternative to thinking about her actions in the past and more constructively moving on from them. When the Cool for the Summer singer thought back about mistreating people who she was close to during her dark periods, she felt a great need to make amends. Filming Child Star made that feasible for her. She said, “I wasn’t the nicest person to work with at times because I was struggling so much internally, and I was under a lot of pressure.”
When Lovato found herself back in contact with fellow stars Raven-Symoné and Alyson Stoner who were featured in the documentary, their conversations became “very therapeutic.”. She appreciated them for being welcoming and encouraging.
In an interview with People, Lovato also discussed what encouraged her to make Child Star. She has always been interested in the story of child stars as well as the pressures faced by them while growing up. She further stressed that regardless of her issues in the past, there was nothing that she concealed or was unwilling to talk about. She stated, “I’ve realized that my experiences don’t define me.”
Demi Lovato’s Child Star, released on September 17, consists of stories of various child actors, including Drew Barrymore, JoJo Siwa, Kenan Thompson, Christina Ricci, Raven-Symoné, and Alyson Stoner, who made their debut in the TV industry as children. They also talk about their experiences as a child actor—the good and the bad—and what it is really like working as a child actor in the past and present to the audience.
Disclaimer: If you know someone who is having suicidal thoughts, anxiety, going through depression, or suffering from a serious mental illness, reach out to a nearby doctor, mental health expert, or an NGO for immediate help. There are several helplines available for the same.
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Prime Video has unveiled its upcoming original film, Be Happy, starring Abhishek Bachchan and Inayat Verma. This enchanting dance drama tells the touching story of a single father and his precocious daughter. The film’s first look poster has been released and is sure to warm hearts.
The streaming platform has revealed the first look of Be Happy through a striking poster featuring Abhishek Bachchan and Inayat Verma. The image captures the father-daughter duo in a contemporary dance pose, emphasizing the film’s focus on dance. Alongside the poster, Prime Video shared a message hinting at the film’s charm, “All set to waltz right into your hearts! #BeHappyOnPrime, Coming Soon.”
Check out the poster here:
Be Happy beautifully explores the relationship between a dedicated single father and his clever, spirited daughter, who aspires to shine on the nation’s premier dance reality show. The heartfelt narrative centers on Shiv Rastogi, portrayed by Abhishek Bachchan, who makes tremendous sacrifices to support his daughter’s ambitions. While dance serves as the film’s focal point, it also emphasizes the deep connection between this father-daughter pair, showcasing Shiv’s relentless pursuit to make his daughter’s dreams a reality.
According to India Today, director Remo D’Souza expressed that Be Happy is a touching narrative centered on a single father’s dedicated efforts to help his daughter achieve her dream of performing on India’s leading dance reality show. He shared his excitement about revealing the first look through a lovely poster that captures the essence of their father-daughter relationship, perfectly timed for International Daughter’s Day.
D’Souza emphasized that he believes audiences will resonate with the story’s emotional yet light-hearted tone, eagerly anticipating its debut on Prime Video.
Directed by Remo D’Souza, Be Happy was announced earlier this year and is set to debut on Amazon Prime Video. Produced by Lizelle Remo D’Souza under Remo D’Souza Entertainment Production, the film boasts a talented cast, including Abhishek Bachchan, Nora Fatehi, Nassar, and Inayat Verma in key roles, alongside supporting performances from Johnny Lever and Harleen Sethi. This heartwarming dance drama will soon be available for streaming in India and across over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
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