Jasmine is the Policy Head of South Asia with Jamal Abdul Lateef Poverty Action Lab, which has its headquarters situated in Massachusetts Institute of Technology. We hear that the actress would continue acting even after her wedding.
Despite several personal conflicts between the couple a few years back, the two actors – Nayanthara and Simbu have decided to work together in a film!
According to the recent buzz Nayanthara and Simbu are paired up opposite each other in an upcoming film directed by Pandiraj.
Earlier Simbu and Pandiraj started the shoot of this untitled film, a few weeks ago in Chennai without the leading lady. They had to start with the next schedule, however took a break to finalise their heroine.
Now it is confirmed to be Nayathara to play the romantic interest opposite Simbu, who is currently working on Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal, alongside Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Nayanthara is said to be playing the role of Mylaa, a lovable girl next-door character in this romantic comedy.
Pandiraj confirms and said, “I felt that Nayanthara would be a perfect fit for the character and approached her through our cinematographer Balasubramaniem, who is working with her in Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal. She liked the role but was reluctant to agree because Simbu was the lead. However, I convinced her by pointing out that exes like Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone have worked together after breaking up. She understood my point of view and agreed.”
Simbu too was said to be initially sceptical about pairing up with her, as it might create unwanted rumours, but Pandiraj has convinced him too.
Pandiraj added, “But I told him that this would work. So, he told me that if I believed this will benefit the film, he was OK with it.”
Popular singer Chinmayi and actor Rahul Ravindran (of Moscowin Kaveri fame) are all set to walk down the aisle soon. The two announced their relationship status on their respective micro-blogging pages by tweeting photos of the other, with a caption that read 'Hello boyfriend' and 'Hello girlfriend'.
The wedding,we hear, will be held early next year. Chinmayi's mother, Padmhasini, says, "I'm very happy to announce that my daughter will be getting married to Rahul. He's a down-to-earth, practical and a simple person. He's well educated and has no airs.We are yet to fix a date for both the engagement and the wedding."
She continues, "It's a love-cum- arranged marriage. Rahul is planning to continue his career from Hyderabad, and Chinmayi is planning to pursue her career from Chennai. So, it's like a long-distance marriage, and the family wanted them to come to terms with that, and I'm glad things have fallen in place."
It’s a known fact that Deepika Padukone went out of her way to accommodate dates for Kochadaiiyaan. It was a golden chance to work with the superstar Rajinikanth which she couldn’t have missed. Now, the industry is abuzz with reports of the actress’ fat paycheque for the film.
Sources claim that though the actress has a full-fledged role in the film, she was required for only a couple of days due to the new Motion Captured Photorealistic technology.
If reports are to be believed then the Chennai Express actress was paid a Rs. 3 crore for a two-day shoot schedule, setting a new benchmark in Bollywood.
According to the movie’s director Soundarya Rajinikanth Ashwin, Deepika was a bit apprehensive about the new technology. “But she soon gave her complete commitment to the project. We completed her portions in 48 hours,” Soundarya is quoted as saying.
Like Rajinikanth, Deepika too will be seen as a warrior in the film. The actress has worn a specially designed bodysuit for the scenes and gave her shots without any make-up. A fleeting glimpse of her in a fight sequence was also a part of Kochadaiiyan teaser.
Deepika has even shot a full length action sequence with Rajinikanth. The scene is shot extensively in London, and the director’s supervisor claims that it will be lapped up by the frenzied fans.