The Mysuru Lokayukta on Tuesday launched a probe into the case linked to the MUDA land allotment scam involving Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah.
Selena Gomez has made her father proud and how! In addition to her musical talent, the actress is making big strides in her acting career. Gomez, who starred in Only Murders in the Building, walked the red carpet for the debut of Emilia Pérez, her new movie at the 62nd Annual New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center.
During the event, Gomez spoke to Extra about her thoughts about the representation in the movie and what her father, Ricardo Joel Gomez, thought of her portrayal as Jessi Del Monte in the Spanish-language musical comedy.
Gomez went on to explain why she thought speaking Spanish in the show was vital. She told the outlet, “It meant a lot to my family and it meant the world to me that he trusted me with that,” and added that she needed help playing her part in the production.
“Yes, I had coaches, and we spoke Spanish to each other every day, but my father was even more proud. He said, ‘You’re texting me, Mija,’ and I replied, “Yeah, I’m texting you in Spanish.”
Talking about the film and thanking the director for the opportunity, Selena said, “In this movie, I truly believe that this has been such a blessing. I hope this is just the beginning and that people understand and enjoy the spirit behind it. I am also extremely thankful to [director] Jacques [Audiard] for giving me this opportunity as an actor.”
Karla Sofía Gascón plays Emilia in the upcoming film Emilia Pérez, directed by Jacques Audiard, a French filmmaker. In an incredible transformation, Gascón also portrays Manitas Del Monte, a Mexican drug dealer who pretends to be dead to flee from his wife (Gomez) and kids.
With the help of Zoe Saldaña, an attorney, he subsequently has gender reassignment surgery, transforming him into Emilia Pérez. Emilia wishes to be with her family again years later, which presents a significant challenge.
On November 1, Emilia Pérez will release in selective theaters, and on November 13, it will be available for streaming on Netflix.
Actress Triptii Dimri shared her experience of working alongside Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Rao in Bad Newz and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, admitting that she initially felt nervous around her accomplished co-stars. She mentioned that she didn’t speak with Vicky for 3 days and was frozen. Triptii also commended her recent co-star Rajkummar saying, “he can finish a two-page monlogue in one go”.
In a chat with The Hollywood Reporter India, Dimri reflected on her experience working with The URI actor and Rao, describing how she would watch them effortlessly transform written lines into something exceptional.
She mentioned that certain films require actors to improvise on set, and emphasized that comedy, in particular, demands constant alertness, whereas drama allows more time to process emotions.
She admitted that she initially found drama more challenging but has since become more comfortable with it. Triptii also shared that she was extremely nervous around Vicky during the first few days of shooting, especially when they started with a song sequence.
She said, “I was so nervous. For three days, I was (frozen). We shot the song first. I didn’t even interact with Vicky properly because I was so nervous looking at him perform. It took me 5-10 days to get used to the crew, the scale of the film, the director…”
Dimri faced a similar experience while working on the set of Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. She described the film as a complete comedy and shared that acting alongside accomplished actors like Rajkummar Rao and Archana Puran Singh made her question how they executed their roles so effortlessly. She recalled moments when the crew and background artists would burst into laughter during their scenes.
She stated, “Rajkummar can finish a two-page monologue in one go, without messing up the lines. There’s so much to learn, every day.” Meanwhile, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video will hit theaters on October 11, 2024.
Triptii who initially gained attention through lead roles in films like Laila Majnu, Bulbbul, and Qala, found her way into mainstream cinema with a supporting role in Ranbir Kapoor’s film Animal. When asked if transitioning to commercial projects like Bad Newz and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video after Animal felt overwhelming, Triptii clarified that she had signed these movies before Animal was released.
She confessed that she felt anxious on set, explaining that her goal is to continue enjoying the process of acting without losing her passion for it. Although she found fulfillment in performing dramatic roles, she admitted that venturing into comedy made her feel like a novice again, often feeling as if she was starting from scratch.
The Qala actress reflected on her journey as an actor and revealed that acting was not her initial passion, but she chose to pursue it because she didn’t envision herself leading a conventional life.
Meanwhile, talking about her future future projects, she has Dharma Productions Dhadak 2 with Sidhant Chaturvedi. She is also expected to return to her role in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal Park with Ranbir Kapoor.
Dimri also has another film alongside Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan, which is set to be released in theaters on Diwali (November 1, 2024). Stay tuned with Pinkvilla for more updates!
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