Rashmika Mandanna: Find a love that liberates you

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Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who has stepped into her happily ever after, turned emotional after reading a heartfelt note written about her affection for actor Vijay Deverakonda, saying that love should be something that liberates a person.

A user on X wrote an article about “romantic optimism in a cynical age” referencing Rashmika and Vijay’s relationship. The user shared a note reflecting on admiration as a quiet but powerful expression of love.

Reacting to the post on social media, Rashmika shared that she had not felt so emotional reading something written about her in a long time.

“I have never become so emotional reading something written about me this much in a long long time.. There is so much I want to say but so little I can say,” Rashmika wrote.

“I am finding my own room and that’s a journey I am so grateful for.. Thankyou for recognising it.. About love all I can say is - Find a love that liberates you,” Rashmika added.

It was on February 26, when Rashmika and Vijay got married. In a social media post, she introduced her 'husband' Vijay Deverakonda.

She wrote, "Hi my loves, Introducing to you now “My Husband”! Mr. Vijay Deverakonda!! The man who taught me what true love feels like, The man who showed me what being in peace feels like! The man who told me everyday that dreaming big was absolutely ok and constantly telling me I was capable of achieving something much more than what I could possibly think I ever could!”

“The man who’s never stopped me from dancing like no one’s watching..the man who showed me travelling with friends is the best thing ever, and trust me I could write a book on this man! (sic)"

Rashmika revealed that Vijay has a significant role in shaping the woman she has become today.

"I’ve become the woman I have always dreamt of being, because you made her who she is today! I’ve truly been blessed! Vijju I am always short of words to describe the feelings I have for you!! I’ve always told you that!!”

“But you know suddenly all of my achievements, struggles, happiness, sadness, joy, life - everything just makes a lot more sense now - it is because I have you - witnessing it all.. being the biggest part of it all!", she went on to add.

Expressing her excitement about starting the new journey of her life with the love of her life, she shared, “I am so so so so soooo excited to becoming your wife! to be your wife! To be called your wife!! it’s full party time now!!”“Let’s have the bestestest life ever together! I love you! ” Rashmika Mandanna: Find a love that liberates you | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Karishma Tanna says 'don't give up on yourself' as she looks back on her journey

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Mumbai, (IANS) As actress Karishma Tanna was honored for her performance in Hansal Mehta's "Scoop" at the Busan International Film Festival, she decided to reflect on her acting journey, which commenced from the small screen, and overcoming several doubts, moved on to reality shows, movies, and web series.

She added that for her, 'Scoop' was a reminder that if one does not give up on their dreams, their moment arrives sooner or later.

Karishma's emotional note on social media went like this, "From television sets…To reality shows…To being boxed.To being doubted. To standing at the Busan International Film Festival for Scoop. There’s something beautiful about not giving up on yourself. About choosing growth over comfort. About waiting for the role that changes your narrative. SCOOP wasn’t just a project. It was a shift. A reminder that if you stay long enough, work hard enough, evolve honestly enough… your moment will come. And when it does — it feels like home. Thank you for watching, supporting, believing! (sic)."

Karishma took a moment to look back at the girl who patiently waited for her turn and never stopped believing in herself.

She pointed out that some journey's take time as they are building towards something concrete.

The 'Sanju' actress added, "Standing at the Busan International Film Festival, holding this moment in my heart, I remembered the girl who started early… who wanted independence, who waited, who heard “TV ACTOR” more than once… and still didn’t stop believing. This one wasn’t overnight. This one was years in the making. Grateful. Humbled. Proud. Some journeys are slow… because they’re building something permanent. I always believe-This is just the beginning...If you haven’t watched my show please watch it on @netflix_in."

Directed by Hansal Mehta, "Scoop" is a cinematic adaptation of journalist Jigna Vora’s bestseller "Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison".With Karishma as the lead, the show also has Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Harman Baweja, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Tannishtha Chatterjee, and Deven Bhojani playing crucial roles, along with others. Karishma Tanna says 'don't give up on yourself' as she looks back on her journey | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Alia Bhatt joins the list of BAFTA presenters alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson

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Mumbai, (IANS) After proving her mettle in Bollywood, actress Alia Bhatt is also constantly making a mark for herself on the international platform.

Adding another feather to her cap, Alia has joined the list of the BAFTA presenters for 2026 alongside some prominent personalities such as Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson, and Sadie Sink.

The British Academy recently released its star-studded list of presenters for the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, slated to take place on February 22.

The list includes some heavyweights like Aimee Lou Wood, Bryan Cranston, David Jonsson, Delroy Lindo, Gillian Anderson, Glenn Close, Olivia Cooke, and Patrick Dempsey.

Aaron Pierre, Alicia Vikander, Erin Doherty, Hannah Waddingham, Kathryn Hahn, Kerry Washington, Little Simz, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Milly Alcock, Minnie Driver, Noah Jupe, Regé-Jean Page, Riz Ahmed, Stormzy and Warwick Davis will also be presenting the award this year.

Many celebs who have been nominated for the award will be playing a dual role as presenters. They are- Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Hudson, Miles Caton, Emily Watson, and Stellan Skarsgard.

Refreshing your memory, before Alia, Priyanka Chopra Jonas was a presenter at BAFTA back in 2021. Additionally, Deepika Padukone also got the opportunity to present the prestigious award in 2024.

Before BAFTA, Alia made quite a splash with her praiseworthy looks at Cannes and the MET Gala.

Talking about Alia's movie commitments, she is presently working on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s "Love And War", where she will be seen sharing the screen space with her husband Ranbir Kapoor and 'Raazi' co-star Vicky Kaushal.

During a recent Instagram live, Ranbir shared that the project, which was expected to be out this year, might be delayed.

Over and above this, Alia will also be joining the YRF’s spy universe with "Alpha".Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol will also play prominent roles in the drama, which is being made under the direction of Shiv Rawail. Alia Bhatt joins the list of BAFTA presenters alongside Cillian Murphy, Kate Hudson | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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