Beautiful actress Akanksha Puri, who entered showbiz with Madhur Bhandarkar's "Calendar Girls", is now making her television debut with Sony Entertainment Television's forthcoming mythological show, "Vighnaharta Ganesh".
There are many artists in the entertainment industry who juggle television and films with ease. But Akanksha wants to focus only on one thing at a time. When asked if films will take a back seat as she has to devote most of her time to the show, she says, "When you do a show like "Vighnaharta Ganesh", you will have to be prepared for all this. I will be shooting for the show for 25-27 days a month, which leaves me with no time to do any other thing. So, as long as I am doing Vighnaharta Ganesh, I won’t take up any other project in hand."
Mythological shows come with a lot of challenges. Wearing elaborate costumes, heavy jewellery and makeup for 12 hours a day is not an easy task. But Puri has now become accustomed to all this. "Initially, it was difficult. But now I am so much comfortable with it that I feel I look good in that avatar only. I feel really proud and confident when I get into that getup."
The actress made her film debut with a film helmed by Madhur Bhandarkar and then forayed into south cinema and now television, that too, with a mythological character. Isn't she scared of getting typecast? "I don’t think an artist chooses a film. On the contrary, I believe that a film chooses its artist. I think most of the artists make this mistake that they do the same kind of roles back to back and somehow typecast themselves. I don’t want to make this mistake. The main reason I chose this show was that I wanted to prove people that I can do this also. As an artist, I want to show all my variations. I chose this profession to do that only."
Generally, when a film star takes up a fictional role on television, the film offers almost dry up for them. When Akanksha was asked about the same, she states, "I don’t think nowadays there is any restriction like that. I can do movies even after doing this show. I haven’t closed any option. I haven’t restricted myself. All my options are open always. If someone offers me a good movie, I’ll do that. If a film comes from down south and my role is good in it, I’ll do it. I have never restricted myself as an actor."
"Vighnaharta Ganesh", starring Malkhan Singh, Akanksha Puri and Uzair Basar as Shiva, Parvati and Ganesh respectively, is all set for its premiere on 22nd August on Sony Entertainment Television.
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Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner spark buzz with courtside PDA at Knicks game
The New York Knicks may have won Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers, but it was Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner who truly stole the spotlight at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Sitting courtside among a sea of celebrities, the couple’s very public display of affection became the real talking point of the evening, with videos of their kiss flooding social media.
Cameras captured the duo leaning in close, whispering, kissing, and holding hands while seated next to actors Miles Teller and Ben Stiller. Chalamet, in a blue-and-orange Knicks jacket inspired by Patrick Ewing, looked completely at ease next to Jenner, who kept it sleek in a white top, leather trousers, and a Knicks cap. The two looked more like a couple on a romantic night out than high-profile guests at a tense playoff game.
Online reactions were swift and fierce. Some joked that Chalamet was whispering spoilers for Dune: Part Two, while others compared the couple to overly affectionate teens in a school hallway. Criticism also surfaced, with users questioning Jenner’s absence from her children’s lives during such outings. Still, many were amused and intrigued by their chemistry.
Chalamet, a known Knicks fan and frequent attendee, has been spotted courtside multiple times throughout the playoff season. Jenner joined him earlier this month for a game against the Celtics, though their PDA was more subdued then.
Their latest appearance marked Jenner’s return to MSG, and this time, the couple didn’t hold back. After the Knicks clinched the win, the two were seen celebrating in the Garden’s back hallways, high-fiving fans and soaking in the playoff energy. Jenner raised her arms in triumph as she ran past the Knicks dancers, while Chalamet cheered with fans along the tunnel.
The pair, who went public with their relationship in late 2023 after being spotted at a Beyoncé concert, have slowly become regulars at major events, walking red carpets and appearing at festivals together and their appearance at the Knicks game was no different.
And fans are now playfully noting a trend: the Knicks are undefeated whenever Jenner shows up. Coincidence? Perhaps. But it’s certainly working for now.