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Upasana Shares Picture From First Varalakshmi Vratham With Daughter Klin Kaara

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Upasana Shares Picture From First Varalakshmi Vratham With Daughter Klin Kaara

Upasana instagrammed this picture. (Courtesy: Upasana Kamineni Konidela)

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We can’t get enough of Ram Charan and Upasana’s daughter Klin Kaara’s posts. On Friday, Upasana shared an adorable picture with her daughter from Varalakshmi Vratham puja. In the picture, Upasana can be seen sitting in a place surrounded by idols. Klin Kaara is on her lap. The face of the baby has been hidden by an emoji. For the unversed, Varalakshmi is the manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi. It’s a puja primarily observed by women in South India. Upasana wrote in the caption, “Couldn’t have asked for more. My first Varalakshmi Vratham with my Klin Kaara” and dropped a heart emoji.

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Ram Charan and Upasana’s daughter celebrated her first Independence Day this month. Upasana shared a set of pictures, in which baby Klin Kaara can be seen in her grandmother Shobana Kamineni’s arms as she hoists the flag. Upasana captioned the post, “Priceless moments with Amama and Thatha. Klin Kaara’s first Independence Day. #jaihind #harghartiranga.”

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Ram Charan and Upasana welcomed their first child, a daughter on June 20 in Hyderabad. A few weeks ago, Ram Charan and Upasana posted pictures from their daughter’s naming ceremony and the caption on the post read, “Klin Kaara Konidela. Taken from the Lalitha Sahasranamam the name signifies a transformative, purifying energy that brings about a spiritual awakening. A big, big hug to our daughter’s grandparents.”

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On Upasana’s birthday this year, Ram Charan shared a reel where the new parents opened their herats out about how they embraced parenthood.  The video begins with the moment when the family members were informed that Ram Charan’s baby was born. Then the video takes you to an emotional roller-coaster ride to Ram Charan and Upasana’s journey of nine months of parents-to-be. Upasana summed up her nine-month-journey in these words, “Eight months was a breeze, then the real game started.” Ram Charan also addressed the issue of taking up a child after 11 years of marriage in the video. He says in the video, “lot of people, lot of stress, people were asking what they are doing. I guess everything finds its own place in time.” Ram Charan also complimented his better half on this occasion. Ram Charan can be heard saying in the video, “She had a better partnership in these 11 years.”

Upasana also poured her heart out in the video. She says, “I just feel being a mom completes me.” The video also delves into the rituals and celebrations that accompanied the naming ceremony of the newborn. Upasana says, “I want my child to become a part of the chenchus tribe. I want my child to earn her title. It should come with no pressure but hard work.”

Sharing the video on Instagram, Ram Charan wrote in the caption, “Happy Birthday dearest Upsi & Happy one month birthday dearest Kaara. You are our best gift.”

Take a look at the video here:

Professionally and personally, Ram Charan is having a blissful year so far. He was last seen in a lead role in RRR which bagged the Oscar for Best Song along with a few other international recognitions. The actor will next be seen in Shankar’s Game Changer which features Kiara Advani.





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Heyman produced the Harry Potter and Paddington films, which famously retained their Britishness. He was also behind Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Barbie, and Wonka. Meanwhile, Pascal is a Sony producer best known for helming the Spider-Man movies.

According to The Sun’s sources, a writers’ room has been assembled at Amazon MGM Studios with a broad array of plot and reboot ideas. The insider shared: “I’m told the sale has prompted a fast track of creative meetings to build a new script, officially sign the new 007 and land a director.”

The source added: “They want filming to be done on Bond 26 by the end of next year so that it can be out in 2027. The wheels are in motion. The budget of £250million has been allocated and the desire is for them to start earning back the revenue of their investment.” Presumably, this means Bond 26 and a new 007 star will be announced later this year and shoot in 2026; as the insider said Amazon want the movie in cinemas by the end of 2027.



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Snow White star’s ‘much better’ musical roles currently streaming | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

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Snow White: Rachel Zegler stars in Disney trailer

The highly anticipated Disney remake of Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler, has been met with harsh criticism as it hits cinemas on 21st March.

This reimagining of the 1937 animated classic sees Zegler take on the iconic role of Snow White, a beautiful princess forced into servitude by her wicked stepmother, the Evil Queen, played by Gal Gadot.

Upon discovering Snow White’s growing beauty, the Queen orders her assassination, but a sympathetic huntsman (Ansu Kabia) spares her life, alerting her to the Queen’s sinister plans.

Finding refuge with a group of seven dwarfs, Snow White joins forces with them to topple the tyrannical Queen.

Despite its promising premise, this modern retelling has disappointed fans and critics alike, boasting a meagre 46 percent critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, with the audience score yet to be revealed.

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Rachel Zegler’s ‘much better’ musical roles now streaming as Snow White slammed (Image: DISNEY)

However, Zegler’s portrayal of Snow White has been widely praised as the film’s redeeming quality, with The Independent stating: “Rachel Zegler deserves better than the lazy, visually repellent Snow White.”

While her latest big-screen outing has been panned, two exceptional showcases of her singing and acting abilities are currently streaming and well worth watching.

West Side Story

Director Steven Spielberg‘s reimagining of the iconic Broadway musical and its 1961 film adaptation is hailed by some as one of the acclaimed filmmaker’s finest works in two decades.

Featuring a blend of stunning choreography and memorable musical numbers, West Side Story chronicles the tragic and poignant love story of Tony and Maria, two young lovers caught in the midst of a dangerous gang rivalry in 1950s New York City.

Zegler shines as María, the sister of the Sharks’ leader, a Puerto Rican gang locked in a bitter feud with the Jets, a gang of white teenagers, in this timeless romance inspired by Romeo and Juliet.

Rachel Zegler as Snow White

Disney’s Snow White remake hasn’t been a hit with critics (Image: DISNEY)

María finds herself torn between her loyalty to her own kind and her blossoming feelings for Tony (Ansel Elgort), a Jet, with whom she dreams of escaping the poverty and violence of 1950s New York.

Enthusiasts have flocked online to sing the film’s praises. A glowing five-star Google review declares: “THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE MOVIE!

“West Side Story was beautifully made. It was a huge step up from the original […] in 1961. Those who liked the original or Broadway version, I highly recommend this new version.”

Meanwhile, a fan on Letterboxd raves about Zegler’s performance: “Rachel Zegler is a revelation. Not only does she have the voice of an actual angel, but she’s also simply INCREDIBLE at internalizing María’s innocence and expressing her earnest love of life itself, lighting up the screen any time she takes center stage.

“It’s already been said a billion times, but this girl is going places – she has that tremendous movie star magnetism you can’t teach.”

West Side Story is available to stream on Disney+.

Rachel Zegler as Maria

Rachel Zegler is a ‘revelation’ in Steven Spielberg’s version of West Side Story (Image: 20TH CENTURY STUDIOS)

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

2023 welcomed the release of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes – a prequel to the original quartet, drawn from the books by Suzanne Collins, which delighted both fans and critics. In the gripping dystopian saga, America has been reborn from the ruins of a nuclear conflict, forcing its citizens into a deadly televised contest—a fight to the death for the nation’s twisted entertainment.

A decade after the inaugural Hunger Games, interest is waning, but the man destined to become president, Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth), alters destiny when he mentors the tuneful Lucy Gray Baird (Zegler) in her quest to triumph in the savage competition.

Although not a musical in the traditional sense, this sci-fi sensation features several standout musical moments from Zegler, including a rendition of the series’ haunting anthem The Hanging Tree, showcasing her extraordinary vocal talent.

Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird

The Snow White star gave an ‘incredible’ performance in the Hunger Games prequel (Image: LIONSGATE)

One Google review praised Zegler’s portrayal: “Her acting as Lucy Gray literally felt like she ripped her straight off of the paper. She was the most perfect Lucy Gray and I don’t think anyone else could have done her as much justice as Rachel did.

“Even more than Rachel’s acting, is her INCREDIBLE singing. We all know Rachel is a fantastic singer, but her voice in this movie is her voice like I have never heard it before.”

Meanwhile, an avid Letterboxd user confessed: “Gonna be honest with y’all this film is all that has been going through my head since the first time I watched it.”

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes is available to stream on Prime Video.



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An action-packed epic that blends Viking mythology with brutal realism is set to grace our TV screens tonight.

The Northman (2022), considered by some to be one of the best action films of the 21st century, is airing tonight on Channel 4’s Film4.

Directed by Robert Eggers, known for his previous works like The Witch (2015) and The Lighthouse (2019), The Northman is a visceral, heart-pounding saga set in the brutal world of Norse warriors.

The film takes viewers on a journey of revenge, bloodshed, and betrayal, all set against the backdrop of ancient Nordic landscapes. It stars Alexander Skarsgård as Amleth, a Viking prince who embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance after his father, King Aurvandil (played by Ethan Hawke), is murdered by his uncle Fjölnir (Claes Bang).

Amleth’s quest for revenge takes him to Iceland, where he must confront his own demons while battling enemies and facing the harsh realities of Viking society.

The film’s plot draws inspiration from the legendary Norse story of Amleth, a supposed (but likely fictional) Viking prince most famous today as the basis for William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The Northman, though, takes the legend and reimagines it through a brutal, historical lens.

Along the way, Amleth enlists the help of others, including slave-woman Olga (Anya Taylor-Joy) and mysterious sorceress played by iconic Icelandic singer Björk.

The film’s action sequences are both brutal and beautifully choreographed, as Amleth’s journey is one of both physical and emotional transformation.

The Northman has aggregated a score of 90% or film reviewing platform Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus reads: “A bloody revenge epic and breathtaking visual marvel, The Northman finds filmmaker Robert Eggers expanding his scope without sacrificing any of his signature style”.

It was also nominated for two Critics’ Choice Super Awards: Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie and Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie, for Alexander Skarsgård – as well as multiple local awards.

Watch The Northman tonight, on Channel 4’s Film4, at 9 pm.



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