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Laapataa Ladies’ Nitanshi Goel aka Phool reacts to Kiran Rao directorial’s official selection for Oscars 2025: ‘Honestly, I’m in no position…’

Sep 23, 2024 · 5:24 PM Blog

Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2025. The film faced competition from several notable titles, including Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal, Kartik Aaryan’s Chandu Champion, Prabhas’s Kalki 2898 AD, the National Award-winning Malayalam film Aattam, Rajkummar Rao’s Shrikanth, and Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur, among others. Nitanshi Goel, who portrayed Phool in the film, has shared her excitement about this achievement, stating that her phone is ringing ever since the news and she is “no position to complain”.

In a chat with India Today, Nitanshi, recounted the moment of celebration among her team, including director Kiran Rao and actors Sparsh Shrivastava and Pratibha Ranta. She noted, “We all had a little celebration moment in our group chat on WhatsApp. I was eagerly waiting for confirmation from Kiran ma’am that what I was hearing in the news was true. I wanted someone to pinch me. I even had my own little dance party in my room.” The 17-year-old actor, the youngest in the Laapataa Ladies team, said, “I’m definitely the one dancing the most here.

Looking to the future, she conveyed her hopes of celebrating with her team at the Oscars, mentioning that she was optimistic they would be dancing all the way to the event and, with any luck, winning the trophy. Although she had not yet received any messages from Aamir Khan, Nitanshi felt confident he would soon extend his best wishes to the team. Reflecting on her time during the filming, she emphasized that her main priority was to ensure the audience appreciated their efforts.

Goel remarked on the incredible love they had received from the audience, noting that their recognition at the Oscars was a testament to that support. She credited the audience, Kiran Rao, and Aamir Khan for giving them the opportunity to reach an international platform, expressing her deep gratitude for allowing them to soar globally. She described the experience as a beautiful and surreal moment.

Kiran Rao expressed her heartfelt gratitude in a lengthy statement, highlighting the significance of cinema as a medium. She conveyed her deep honor and joy that her film Laapataa Ladies had been selected as India’s official entry to the Academy Awards.

Rao noted that this recognition reflected the tireless efforts of her entire team, whose dedication and passion had brought the story to life. She emphasized that cinema has the power to connect hearts, transcend boundaries, and spark meaningful conversations, hoping that the film would resonate with audiences worldwide as it has in India.

Rao further expressed her sincere thanks to the selection committee and everyone who believed in the film. She acknowledged the privilege of being chosen from among numerous outstanding Indian films this year, all of which were worthy contenders for the honor.

In her message, she also thanked the cast, crew, and production team for their relentless efforts, extending her deepest appreciation to Aamir Khan Productions and Jio Studios for their unwavering support and belief in her vision. She reflected on the privilege of collaborating with such a passionate and talented team committed to telling this story, noting that the journey had been one of incredible collaboration and growth.

Co-produced by Aamir Khan, the film garnered attention for its unique narrative. Starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Ravi Kishan among others, Laapataa Ladies centered around two newlywed brides and their journeys. The film was released earlier this year and is available for streaming on Netflix.

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Who Are Ice Spice’s Parents? All You Need To Know About Joseph Gaston And Charina Almanzar

Sep 23, 2024 · 5:24 PM Blog

The rising rap star, widely known for her tracks such as Deli, Did It First, Think U The Sh*t, and more, has a fascinating background. But who are Ice Spice’s parents? Let’s find out.

Born Isis Naija Gaston, Ice Spice is the daughter of Joseph Gaston and Charina Almanzar. While she was born in The Bronx, New York City, the Gimmie A Light artist grew up with her single mother in the Fordham Road neighborhood.

According to reports, the Name of Love singer attended school while living with her cousins and grandparents, as her parents didn’t have much time to care for her due to their busy schedules.

To learn more about Ice Spice’s dad and mom, keep reading!

Post Ice Spice’s parents’ split

Ice Spice’s parents split when she was young. Still, both Charina Almanzar and Ice Spice’s dad lived in close proximity, while the musician grew up in the Fordham Road neighborhood of the Bronx, New York.

In a video tour by Apple Music, Ice Spice gave fans a glimpse of her childhood neighborhood. In the video, the On The Radar artist pointed out both her mom’s and dad’s homes. She mentioned that she lived with her father and grandmother on one side of Davidson Ave, while her mother, Charina Almanzar, lived just a few steps away on the same block.

Talking about her upbringing, Ice Spice reflected on the diversity of the Bronx, describing it as a borough “full of people from all different backgrounds.” She shared, “I think everyone I’ve ever met is mixed, especially in the Bronx.”

Before moving to New Jersey, Ice Spice split her time between her mother’s and father’s homes, according to PEOPLE.

It was Joseph Gaston, Ice Spice’s dad who inspired her rap career

While the kid has been making waves in the music industry, Ice Spice’s dad, Joseph Gaston too was an underground MC. The Munch (Feelin’ U) rapper had once mentioned to Variety that her father happens to be “such a private person.”

However, while talking to another outlet, back in September 2023, the rapper then also stated that it was Joseph who had influenced her to chase the music.

Talking to Paper Magazine, she stated “He definitely inspired me to want to record.”

The rapper then also recalled the period of her life, when she was in the studio, all the time as a toddler.

The now-famous rapper went on to add that although she doesn’t remember every detail from her past, her introduction to the music and recording studio had “subconsciously” impacted her a lot.

Ice Spice credited her father for becoming the artist that she is today.

Joseph Gaton also inspired her taste in genre

While we all know that it was Ice Spice’s dad who had inspired her to chase music and become an artist, he also is the person who developed her taste as a rapper.

Although Joseph Gaston is a real estate agent today, looking at his past he was a big-time rapper and a fan of artists such as Jadakiss, 50 Cent, and Jay-Z.

As per Variety, Ice Spice had first memorized the song I Get Crazy by Nicki Minaj. Itty Bitty Piggy also happens to be a few of the initial tracks that the In Ha Mood artist had memorized.

Ice Spice’s mom Charina Almanzar, has an influence on her life as well

As per a Billboard interview that was published back in October 2022, Ice Spice’s Dominican mother had shaped her life. “She raised me to be just like her,” the Did It First artist had stated, back then.

Talking more about her mother, Ice Spice then went on to add that she remembers her mom was always looking fresh and amazing. “I was that kid in the class who had the good-looking mom,” the artist who has collaborated with Taylor Swift on the track Karma added.

Charina Almanzar was the one to support Ice Spice always

Charina Almanzar has always been a strong supporter of Ice Spice’s journey in music. According to PEOPLE, since the Gangsta Boo rapper was just four years old, Ice Spice’s mother, Charina, had been documenting her musical progress. As Ice Spice shared with Billboard, her mother still holds a collection of those old videos.

In a conversation with the outlet, Ice Spice recalled how her mother once sent her a video from her early childhood. “I’m singing in the video. And I’ve never seen this video my whole life, I was shocked by that,” she said. Reflecting on her journey, Ice Spice mentioned that although she had been singing since she was four, she didn’t take music seriously at the time.

“I was writing poems and little freestyle raps in my notes throughout all of elementary and high school,” the rapper added.

It wasn’t until she participated in the Buss It challenge during her college years that Ice Spice began gaining attention. After that moment, she realized she needed to take her musical talent seriously, and her rise to fame began.

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Bengaluru Cops Zero In On Suspect After Woman’s Body Found In 30 Pieces In Fridge

Sep 23, 2024 · 5:24 PM Blog

The prime suspect in Bengaluru’s chilling murder, in which pieces of a woman’s body were found in a fridge, has been identified and efforts are on to arrest him, city police commissioner B Dayanand said today. “It is being investigated from all angles. The prime suspect has been identified and efforts are underway to arrest him,” the city police chief told the media. “He’s an outsider. We can’t give more information as of now as it may help the accused,” he added.

Earlier today, state Home Minister G Parameshwara said police have collected a lot of information regarding the woman’s death. “The police have collected a lot of information, a lot of clues. One individual has also been… Unless we collect more information, we can’t really say. He is from West Bengal, they say,” he told reporters.

Responding to the question on the state government’s steps to enhance women’s safety, the minister said, “We have already taken a lot of precautions for women’s safety. We are very mindful about it.”

Thirty-odd pieces of a woman’s body were found in the fridge of her Bengaluru home on Saturday. The woman, Mahalakshmi, stayed alone in the single-bedroom house.

Senior police officer N Satheesh Kumar said Mahalakshmi was originally from another state but had been living in Karnataka. She worked in a mall. Her husband works in another city.

When the police found the pieces of her body, they had decomposed and infested with worms. They suspect that she was murdered at least two weeks before the body parts were found.

The incident has sparked a massive political row, with the Opposition BJP targeting the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government.

“Under @INCKarnataka rule, appeasement policies have led to a complete collapse of law and order. The brutal murder of Mahalakshmi by Ashraf is a clear reminder that Kannadigas are no longer safe in this Hitler-led @siddaramaiah government,” BJP Karnataka said in a post on X.

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