1. Before joining Bollywood Sonakshi Sinha was a fashion designing student. She worked as a costume designer for the film called Mere Dil Leke Dekho in the year 2005. She still designs for her parents. And she would love to come up with her own fashion range very soon. She even walked on the ramp for Lakme Fashion Week in the year 2008 and 2009.
2. Sonakshi was not interested in acting and it was Salman Khan who motivated her to join Bollywood and leave the fashion designing. But as she was a bit overweight she had to undergo rigorous training like swimming, gymming, yoga etc to get slim and has lost around 30 Kg. Again to do that she was motivated by her mentor Salman Khan.
3. So after the success of Dabangg, she donated her signing amount to Salman Khan’s charitable organisation Being Human. And very few know that it was Sonakshi who insisted Salman Khan to sport a moustache for the film Dabangg. And Sonakshi is a painter in real life. When she is free she loves drawing sketches.
4. She loved wearing traditional Indian sarees even when she was a small kid. Sonakshi is quite passionate about sketching. She loves to draw in her free time and her favourite styles of music include Bollywood, Rock, Acid Jazz, House and Hip Hop.
5. Sonakshi always carries a pair of extra clothes because she is paranoid about having a wardrobe malfunction. And she is an absolute foodie and she mentioned her favourite cuisines are Thai and Indian. She also doesn’t mind bingeing on junk food once in a while.
R Madhavan shares his experience portraying a father’s role for the first time alongside Ajay Devgn.
Actor addresses rumours about de-ageing technology, confirming he relied on diet and fitness instead.
Madhavan reflects on sequels and preparation for previous physically demanding roles like Saala Khadoos.
Nervous about a father’s role
At the trailer launch of De De Pyaar De 2, R Madhavan admitted he was initially nervous about playing Ajay Devgn’s on-screen father-in-law.
“I have never done a father’s role before, and competing with Ajay, I was very nervous,” Madhavan said. “I have seen other actors who are so busy when they come to the set, but Ajay sir is always present and dedicated. We have always felt connected.”
The actor also commented on the appeal of sequels. Devgn, who stars alongside Madhavan, stated, “I don’t mind sequels as long as there is a good script. I hope the film is liked by audiences. We all believe we have made a good film.”
Madhavan addressed recent rumours about de-ageing technology in his films, stating, “They’ve all been accusing me of de-ageing, but I don’t think I have the budget for that. It hasn’t happened.”
Instead, the actor relies on traditional methods of preparation, including fitness and diet adjustments, to meet the physical demands of roles.
Reflections on past roles
Madhavan reflected on the preparation for his earlier role in Saala Khadoos, a physically demanding sports drama. “When I went to train for Saala Khadoos, I consulted numerous dieticians and several people who advised me on how to lose weight and get fit, what diet to follow, what time to eat, and so on, but I couldn’t find anyone I truly resonated with,” he said.
The actor’s candid reflections reveal a focus on dedication and personal preparation rather than technological shortcuts, highlighting his commitment to authentic performances.
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