JAMMU | TUESDAY | AUGUST 10, 2021 JB ENTERTAINMENT JAMMU BULLETIN 7 ‘I’ll let you decide if it was a publicity stunt’: Malayalam actor Juhi Chawla breaks silence after 5G lawsuit Saranya Sasi dies at 35 arlier this year, actor Juhi would the world have erupted the way opular Malayalam tele- Chawla left social media abuzz it did?” Opening up on why she main- vision actor Saranya after she filed a lawsuit against tained silence all these days, the actor PSasi passed away on E Monday at a private hospital the introduction of 5G technology in said, “All this while I remained silent India. However, the Delhi High Court because I believe silence has its own in Thiruvananthapuram fol- dismissed the suit and imposed a fine deafening sound, but now I’d like to lowing a 10-year battle with a of Rs 20 lakh on her and two other bring forth some very important and brain tumour. She was 35. applicants. The development led to shocking details of happenings in my In 2012, when Saranya was netizens accusing the actor of seeking 11-year journey of discovering EMF at the peak of her career, she publicity from the lawsuit. After radiation, its health effects and the was diagnosed with a brain weeks of silence, on Monday, Juhi glaring ignorance of certain authori- tumour. Since then, she had Chawla opened up about her decade- ties in this regard. I hope you can undergone as many as 11 sur- long campaign to raise awareness make some time to watch this video.” geries, which bankrupted the about electronic magnetic field radia- In the video posted on Instagram with actor. Some of her medical tion or EMF radiation. the caption, “It was about time ?? I’ll expenses and surgeries were Juhi Chawla issued a statement let you decide if it was a publicity footed by fundraisers set up which read, “Whatever transpired in stunt”, Juhi Chawla shared that they by her friends in the industry. parents, who were struggling complications such as pneu- June left me feeling hurt and con- went to court to certify if 5G technol- Saranya even contracted to bear medical expenses. monia hampered her recov- fused. On one hand, I received some ogy was safe to use, adding that she is coronavirus. According to TV Seema had noted that Saranya ery. Saranya became a house- bad press and publicity, on the other, I wished to carry out a voluntary drive health concerns of many in the coun- not against technological advance- reports, her health worsened was taken to the hospital on hold name in Kerala with tel- received heartwarming messages to collect a small sum of money from try. She further said, “When the storm ments per se. Juhi said that she had after the infection. Earlier, May 23 where she was tested evision serials like from unknown people telling me they each of their 10,000 farmer communi- died down, and I could see more submitted an RTI application in 2019 Saranya Sasi’s close friend positive for Covid-19. Manthrakodi, Harichandanam were genuinely and completely in ty to help me pay the hefty penalty I clearly, I became calm and strong and 2020, in which she sought Seema G Nair had shared And it took her more than a and Seetha. She had also support. One such message was from had been fined with.” Chawla added because I realised what an important, answers on the effects of mobile details about her deteriorating month of treatment in the ICU played supporting roles in a group of farmers in Maharashtra that these experiences make her grate- timely, relevant and impacting ques- tower radiation on the health of health in a YouTube video, for her to test negative. Chotta Mumbai, Thalappavu that brought tears to my eyes. They ful in life that she lent a voice to the tion I had raised. Had it not been so, humans and animals. while seeking support for her However, the post-infection and Chacko Randaman. Mahesh Babu’s 5 movies that Step inside Arjun Bijlani’s new home with ‘Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are getting deserve more appreciation spectacular sea view, gifts it to wife Neha Swami married this year’: Lara Dutta confirms Despite a chartbuster album go on for six to eight months. hile fans are eagerly waiting for Ranbir Kapoor and from Mani Sharma and a So, we will move into the Alia Bhatt to announce their wedding, Lara Dutta solid story, the movie stayed house by the end of this year. Wbelieves that it might take place this year. The couple average at the box office. But I wanted to buy it for our has been dating since 2017, and last year Ranbir had said that over the years, audience has anniversary as a gift for Neha. had it not been for the pandemic, the two would have been mar- come to love the film after However, I couldn’t do it then ried by now. In an interview to Times Now, Lara, who recently repeated viewings on televi- as I was shooting for KKK in made waves for her transformation into Indira Gandhi for sion. Cape Town. So, I bought it BellBottom, said that she was from the ‘older generation’, and After Krishna and now. It was a surprise and I was not aware about which couples from the younger genera- Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu is am so happy that she loved tion are dating. “I might say something about some couple and the only actor to star in a it.” Arjun and Neha celebrat- I wouldn’t even know if they are still together or not,” she said. Western in Telugu cinema. ed their eighth anniversary When Ranbir and Alia’s wedding was brought up as an exam- The film is about hunt for a this year. Arjun Bijlani also ple, Lara said, “I believe that they are getting married this lost treasure, but what makes mentioned that he’s eyeing a year.” Ranbir and Alia have mingled well with each other’s ‘special corner’ in the house. it special is its emotional families, and Alia often shares photo with Ranbir’s mother ctor Mahesh Babu is directorial Rajakumarudu in “Every family dreams of dec- Neetu Kapoor. On her birthday, Alia had shared a photo with core. Directed by Jayanth C orating their house in a cer- celebrating his 46th 1999. Till now, he acted in Paranjee, the movie was her and penned a warm caption, “Happy birthday to the birthday today. While more than 25 films and elevision actor Arjun possible without ur constant tain way. I won’t call this my strongest (healthiest) & warmest of them all. Love you A made at a lavish scale but Bijlani gifted a house support love and affection. dream home, but it’s quite the makers of his next, carved a niche for himself in @neetu54.” Recently, during an episode of Super Dancer turned out to be an average close to that. It’s nice and spa- Sarkaru Vaari Paata, revealed the Telugu film industry. Tto his wife Neha Thank you bappa and a big Chapter 4, Ranbir’s cousin, Karisma was taken by surprise at cious. My favourite corner is the teaser of the film to mark Despite an impressive fil- grosser. Swami as a belated anniver- thank you to all of you.” In an the suggestion that Alia should be counted as a part of the yet to be made, which will be his special day, his fans and mography, there were a few This film was miles away sary present. Arjun took to interview to Times Of India, Kapoor family. As Karisma named the actors in the family, her Instagram and shared a photo Arjun revealed that he had the deck where I can relax for colleagues have been wishing films of the actor that from the audience’s expecta- co-judge Anurag Basu joked, “You can add Alia to that list of the new house that is still meant to buy the house earli- hours. It has a beautiful sea him on social media. Mahesh, punched below their weight. tions from a Mahesh Babu now.” Karisma smiled, and pretended to zip her lips. Last year, film back in the day. The con- in the process of being built, er, but couldn’t do so, as he view and nice skyline.” On the younger son of veteran While the films had a lot of the work front, Arjun’s last in an interview with journalist Rajeev Masand, Ranbir said that cept of an eight-year-old turn- thanking his fans for all the was busy shooting for Telugu superstar Krishna potential, they failed to deliv- love. Arjun shared photos of Khatron Ke Khiladi in Cape television show was Ishq he wanted to ‘tick mark’ that goal soon in his life. “I don’t want Ghattamaneni had made his er as expected at the box ing into an adult and vice the house on Instagram with Town. The interior work has Mein Marjawan. The actor to jinx it by saying anything. I want to tick mark that goal very acting debut as a child artist office. This Krishna Vamsi versa was perhaps too much the caption, “Got a new place just begun, and he plans to shot to fame with shows such soon in my life,” he said. On the work front, Ranbir and Alia with Needa (1979) and directorial is a supernatural for the viewers to digest. called home . This is the news move in by the end of the as Left Right Left, and later will next be seen in Ayan Mukerji’s supernatural film became a solo lead actor with drama that proved the mettle Perhaps if the movie had its I wanted to share with you year. He said, “The interior the campus drama, Miley Jab Brahmastra. Alia has a slew of films lined up, including her the K Raghavendra Rao of Mahesh Babu as an actor. release now, it would be a hit. guys .. Wouldn’t have been work will start soon and will Hum Tum. debut production venture, Darlings. Rajkummar Rao on taking up the wrong films: Cinema plays an important role in ‘Would’ve been okay had I not done them’ showing nationalism: Akshay Kumar fter Tiger Shroff, it is just easy for anyone to ollywood superstar ism.” Rajkummar Rao is the abuse celebrities from the Akshay Kumar As the contribution of many Anext guest on Arbaaz comfort of their living rooms. Bbelieves the unsung heroes goes unnoticed, it is Khan’s show Pinch. In the “I don’t take social media that heroes of the country deserve imperative they are celebrated new teaser, the actor discuss- seriously. Zindagi zyada praise for their service, which through films, he added. es the ills of social media, sukoon bhari thi without he says is the highlight of his “They are the unsung why he made certain career social media. (Life was so upcoming release heroes and even if there is BellBottom. In the 1980s-set choices and took up films he much more peaceful without more glorification being isn’t entirely proud of. He spy thriller based on true shown, then I don’t see any social media).” He also called events, the 53-year-old actor feels that he would have got- it a shortcut to get instant problem in that. I feel it ten along just fine had he cho- plays an intelligence agent shouldn’t be less, if it is more fame. “It’s a small part of with codename ‘BellBottom’ sen not to do those films. your life, not your entire life. than it is ok. They deserve In the video, Arbaaz Khan who spearheads the mission praise.” Don’t depend so much on to rescue 210 hostages from a reads out some trolls com- It is not that he enjoys play- social media.” hijacked Indian plane. Asked ments to Rajkummar. One ing unsung heroes more in According to this format of if unsung heroes are the new cinema, said the actor, who comment requests the show, Arbaaz Khan reads face of nationalism via BellBottom joins the long and how they work selflessly Rajkummar to not try to be a averages three to four movies out unpleasant and hurtful movies, Kumar said, “Cinema list of Kumar’s films which for the country without hero, and to play to his ‘super a year. “I enjoy every space. I tweets for celebrities, and does play an important role in blends high octane stunts, expecting anything in return. duper acting skills’. have played this man who they respond to the trolls. In showing nationalism.” “It is synonymous with the actor’s And how he goes unnoticed. Rajkummar rationalised this Bengali actor. Rajkummar Nahin bhi karta toh chal sakta essential that we tell everyone action star status, and patriot- It is a great life and people stands in support of women in and said, “They feel like this responds, “But he was a great tha (it would have been okay the second season, Salman Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana about these people who do so ic fervour following titles like should know about them.” because they think, ‘You stick actor.” had I not done them either). Holiday, Baby, Airlift, Kesari, Asked about his views on Padman, an out-and-out com- and Tiger Shroff have been much for the country, the risk to acting, because we have Another fan requested him Some films are for the box and Mission Mangal. nationalism, the actor said, edy role in Houseful and then the guest stars, fielding they take. I am glad I got the enough heroes. You concen- to not take up projects where office, some are for life.” opportunity to be part of “With this film, I would “What I believe about nation- played a transgender in insults from trolls regarding trate on that’.” One person his ‘art is not given enough Rajkummar also talks about BellBottom which is about an like the audience to see and alism I show it onscreen Laxmii. So, I have not called him Keshto due’. He answers, “I’ve taken the evils of social media in their acting abilities, looks unsung hero,” the National understand the life of an through films and that is what restricted myself to playing Mukherjee, a prominent up films that I’m not proud of. the promo. He mentions that and personal habits. Award-winner told. agent, who are unsung heroes I want to say about national- particular kinds of roles.” Zeeshan Khan: My bathrobe got me Bigg Boss OTT Rana Daggubati-Miheeka Bajaj celebrate Shershaah promotions: Sidharth Malhotra, Talking about Kumkum Bhagya, the actor said that he has taken a break from the first wedding anniversary with stunning Kiara Advani’s chemistry is unmissable daily. Thanking his team for idharth Malhotra and being supportive, Zeeshan Kiara Advani are play- said, “It was a dream come photo, Samantha Akkineni has this to say Sing eternal lovers in the true moment for me but since hey say time flies, and sure it did in the case of Rana upcoming Captain Vikram I couldn’t reveal details, I told Daggubati and Miheeka Bajaj. The couple celebrates Batra biopic, Shershaah, and them that I have a huge Ttheir first wedding anniversary today. The two got mar- the real life chemistry of the opportunity, for which I need ried in a private yet lavish wedding ceremony in 2020, amid the rumoured couple will give to take time off. Even though coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday, Miheeka treated her and you enough reasons to root they didn’t know it was Bigg Rana’s followers to a stunning photo. The photo features the for them on screen too. Sidharth and Kiara have been Boss, they readily let me go. couple dressed in all white. While Rana is looking at the cam- And when I could finally tell promoting Shershaah for days era, Miheeka cannot take her eyes off Rana. Sharing the picture now. The film is set to arrive them, everyone was so sup- on Instagram, Miheeka thanked Rana for being himself. She portive. They are all confi- on Amazon Prime Video on said the last one year has been “most blissful.” “Happy anniver- August 12. In his latest dent that I will come back sary my love! It’s been the most blissful year! I love you to the umkum Bhagya star other actors, who want to be with the trophy.” Instagram post, Sidharth ends of the world and more! Thank you for being you and being shared a reel with Kiara, Zeeshan Khan caused known for being suave and Ask him if being part of the a social media outrage poise as I want people to the most wonderful human being!! Here’s to a lifetime more.. where they recreated K popular show will help him Because it’s a countdown till we’re not around … @ranadag- Shershaah romantic song when he walked into an air- know my fun side. This is with votes, the actor with a port in a bathrobe. He even why I have always put out my gubati #mylife #mylove,” the caption of the picture read. As “Ranjha”, and fans cannot recorded his heated discus- candid side on a public plat- smile shared, “More than the soon as she shared the photo, her friends and family members stop gushing over the way serial, I think I will have an joined to congratulate the couple. Samantha Ruth Prabhu was they looked at each other, amazing that when you know when I first heard the script of sion with the authorities, who form. I also believe in ques- smiling widely with twinkle called him out for his move. tioning norms and thus you upper hand because I will be one of the firsts to comment. She wrote, “God bless you both.” all the odds are against you Shershaah. So many of us are the only person doing things Cookie Boolani wrote, “My beautiful Miheeks! Happy anniver- in their eyes. Sidharth and and you know there will be a aware of Captain Batra’s However, his stunt worked as will always find me doing Kiara have been rumoured to the video soon went viral, and something new.” Zeeshan differently. Given its OTT, sary both of you!.” Earlier this year, Miheeka also celebrated a lot of hurdles but you don’t story, the sacrifice he made year of wedding proposal by Rana. She posted the first picture be dating for a long time now. look at it like a hurdle and and the braveheart he was. To got him an offer from Bigg however did not deny that he gear up to see me indulge in The duo, however, has kept you embrace it. That’s the be able to reflect that on the Boss. While many believe he would be always thankful to many crazy things. Now that I Rana posted on his social media handles in which he wrote, mum on their relationship, “She said yes.” Sharing the picture on Instagram, Miheeka said way they both embraced their screen was an important step staged the stunt to get a free the bathrobe for getting him have no rules, no restrictions, even as Sidharth attended personal lives and their story for me. His courage played an pass into the show, Zeeshan this opportunity. “I love Bigg I will get to do a lot of fun.” saying yes to Rana was the “best decision ever.” “He asked and Kiara’s birthday bash last together, with so much important role in the Kargil claims he is innocent and Boss and I think the bathrobe I said yes… Best decision ever! Can’t believe it’s been a year Excited to hit four targets month. Sidharth was the only courage. She supported him,” War and I wanted to make never thought it would help has become precious for me. I already! Thanks for asking btw ?? I love you! ??@ranadaggu- with his participation — colleague of Kiara at the the actor said. Sidharth also sure I captured those him to get entry into Bigg have big plans for it and once bati,” she wrote. Last year, Rana Daggubati broke the internet party. In Shershaah, Kiara spoke about the honour and moments when I played him,” Boss. “Not even in a million I become the best entertainer, ‘Bigg Boss, meeting Karan with the news of him getting married. He posted a cute selfie plays late Vikram Batra’s responsibility he felt repre- Sidharth said in a statement. years, I would have imagined I will auction it. You guys will Johar, Salman Khan and also with Miheeka and wrote “She said yes” over it. Soon, he spoke fiancee Dimple Cheema. senting Vikram Batra on the Shershaah has been directed that my bathrobe video would also get to see many varia- getting the trophy’, Zeeshan about how he met Miheeka and how he felt she is the right life Dimple didn’t marry anyone screen. “I remember feeling by Tamil filmmaker Vishnu gain so much popularity. tions of my bathrobe on the has no strategies but shared partner for him, “For the first time, I thought we should do it after Vikram was martyred in this sense of pride mixed with Varadhan, making his Hindi Honestly, I am not like any show,” he added with a laugh. that he will not pretend. quickly. So, she must have done something. the 1999 Kargil war. “It’s excitement and anxiousness debut.