ए पिकIn the realm of aesthetics, it is rare for actors to make a lasting impact on the audience with their first performance. However, Bhavana defied the odds and captured the hearts of Malayalis with her debut film Nammal (2002, Dir. Kamal). Her portrayal of the character Parimalam instantly struck a chord, propelling her into the limelight. The following year, she was flooded with six film offers, out of which four turned out to be resounding blockbusters: Jayaraj’s Thilakkam, Siddique’s Chronic Bachelor, Johny Antony’s CID Moosa and Kamal’s Swapnakoodu. From that point onward, Bhavana’s journey in the Malayalam film industry knew no bounds, with numerous opportunities pouring in from other industries as well.

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ए पिकAhead of the release of director Blessy’s epic survival drama Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life), I wrote an article for the Cinema Anatomy column analysing how and why it was the most challenging film actor Prithviraj Sukumaran had taken on thus far, primarily because his character Najeeb lied far beyond his usual comfort zone, an area he only rarely ventured out of, most of the times unsuccessfully. Nevertheless, his performance in Aadujeevitham served as a testament to Prithviraj’s significant growth as an actor, showcasing how his dedicated effort truly paid dividends.At night, it is common to reach out for that packet of chips, or pastry, or order a pizza, or grab just about anything left over in the fridge. But doing so can lead to the consumption of unwanted calories and, thus, weight gain. So, if you also struggle with late-night hunger pangs, chef Neha Deepak Shah has a flavoursome cranberry tea that she said will help “detox” the body and also cut down your sweet cravings, post-dinner.

ए पिकAccording to reports, Kavya has provided a few names in her complaint, who had made abusive remarks against her on social media. A case would now be filed by police for defamation and relevant sections of IT Act will also be invoked against the suspects based on her complaint.“We have questioned more than 25 people but have not found anything conclusive. There was no demand for ransom. Prima facie it seems that there was some personal enmity,” said Sushil Kumar Ganga Prasad, ACP-1, Greater Noida.

ए पिक“I have been painting since I was a child, but I never knew I could earn money through it. I was really good at academics and envisioned a 9 to 5 job. But one year into engineering, I realised, it would never make me happy,” said Ghodele.“Why would that not be possible?” Huth’s attorney Nathan Goldberg asks.

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