Samantha Ruth Prabhu is admired by her fans for her honest attitude. In an interview, she mentioned that her co-star Varun Dhawan quickly became knowledgeable about the show Citadel: Honey Bunny before shooting began. Samantha expressed surprise that the directors trusted Varun with important information, knowing that he might not keep it to himself.

Samantha, who has had a successful career in the South Indian film industry, recently spoke with News18 Showsha. The actress, who will soon appear in Citadel: Honey Bunny, had previously worked with the show’s director duo on the web series The Family Man 2. At that time, they had started planning for an Indian adaptation of Citadel, but Samantha was not aware of it. Unlike her, Varun Dhawan was well-informed about the key details of their upcoming show.

The South Indian superstar recalled the same, saying, “They had put up a picture with the Russo Brothers, and I knew they were collaborating. But that’s all I knew. I didn’t know anything about the series or its world.”

Dhawan, known for his straightforward attitude, approached Raj and DK, expressing his desire to collaborate. Since they were making the show, he became a part of it before the actress. 

When the actress came on board, she was surprised to learn how the actor got inside scopes even though he couldn’t keep it to himself. She said, “We, normal people, had to wait to become one for years!” 

Further, the Shaakuntalam actress teased the director duo, who shared details with Dhawan when they knew the information wouldn’t be private. Samantha said, “They know there’s no question of holding and keeping secrets when it comes to Varun, and yet, they decide to tell him everything. I just don’t understand that!” 

Citadel: Honey Bunny is the India Chapter of the Citadel series that stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Varun Dhawan, Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Saqib Saleem, and more. Its trailer has been released, and the series will premiere on Prime Video on November 7.

Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of death and substance abuse.

Since Liam Payne’s tragic death on Wednesday, October 16, new images from his third-floor room at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina, have surfaced on the internet. The photos — verified by Argentina’s biggest newspaper, La Nacion — reportedly show a smashed television, half-empty glasses wine glass, white power spread across, and silver foil lying around the room.  

According to multiple sources and phone call transcripts, Payne was assumed to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs when he fell off the balcony. A source close to the investigation informed the Argentine news outlet that the One Direction alum’s body was found on the ground with “a bottle of whiskey, a lighter, and a cellphone.”

Reportedly, police have found packs of medications, including Clonazepam, energy drinks, and other over-the-counter drugs from the late singer. In the wake of the investigations, Argentinian officials vowed to hunt down the person who provided Payne with the illicit drugs without a prescription. 

Karan Johar’s directorial venture, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, starred Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh as the leads. The 2023 film is cherished for discussing issues like sexism, patriarchy, and more against the backdrop of a love story. The film also starred veterans like Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi in crucial roles. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actress Sheeba recently recounted being approached for a kissing scene with Dharmendra and how she took her husband’s permission for the sequence. 

During the latest interview with ABP Entertainment Live, Sheeba reminisced how she was approached to play her part in Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh’s film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.

“I think Karan randomly saw me and said, ‘Wow, this is a good option’, but they got a bit scared because unhone mujhe approach kiya ke Dharamji ke sath kiss hoga…(The makers approached me to perform a kissing scene with Dharmendra)” Sheeba said.

The actress continued telling the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani makers that she would update them after discussing the role with her husband, filmmaker Akashdeep Sabir. 

Sheeba nodded for the role after her husband Akashdeep encouraged her to play the character in Karan Johar’s directorial. Quoting her hubby, the actress shared that he told her it is a “fun little thing” and won’t look ugly or something that the audience can’t watch with kids.

Sheeba further revealed that while the kiss didn’t happen, Dharmendra gave her a “sweet little peck” on her cheek. She called her scene a “cute guest appearance” in the 2023 film.

The senior actress also praised legendary actor Dharmendra as a gentleman. She added that he is quite sweet and has amazing energy.

Sheeba has worked with Salman Khan in his 1992 film, Suryavanshi. Her other movies include Kaalia (1997), Pyar Ka Rog (1994), and Hum Hain Kamaal Ke (1993). 

In Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Ranveer Singh essayed the role of Rocky Randhawa who belongs to the Punjabi household. Alia Bhatt was cast as Rani Chatterjee, a Bengali news anchor. Dharmendra played the role of Rocky’s grandfather in the 2023 film. Shabana was Rani’s grandmother in Johar’s directorial.