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Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024: 'Jawan' wins big, Shah Rukh Khan, Atlee, Nayanthara and Anirudh bag top honors

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2024-02-21T13:06:00 +05:30 dadasaheb phalke award 2024 shah rukh khan atlee nayanthara anirudh win for jawan - Movie Cinema News

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024 was held in Mumbai on Tuesday evening, which saw several leading names in Indian cinema grace the gala ceremony. Considered to be India's highest award in the field of cinema and presented every year at the National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals, notable films released in 2023 were honored yesterday. Among the films that were honored at the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 were Jawan with four awards, followed by Animal securing three accolades, while Pathaan and 12th Fail won two each. 

Jawan, which turned out to be a raging box office success last year, won the Best Film award, with Shah Rukh Khan coming out on top as the Best Actor, while Atlee was judged the Best Director (Critics). Nayanthara went on to be declared the Most Versatile Actress, while Anirudh Ravichander took home the Best Music Director accolade. Ranbir Kapoor's Animal earned three big wins at the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 ceremony with the Best Director accolade going to Sandeep Reddy Vanga, while Bobby Deol emerged triumphant as the Best Actor in a Negative Role and Anil Kapoor being deemed as the Best Actor in a Supporting Role. 

Below is the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 full winners list: 

Best Film: Jawan
Best Film (Critics): 12th Fail
Best Actor: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan)
Best Actor (Critics): Vicky Kaushal (Sam Bahadur)
Best Actress: Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway)
Best Actress (Critics): Kareena Kapoor (Jaane Jaan)
Best Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Animal)
Best Director (Critics): Atlee (Jawan)
Best Music Director: Anirudh Ravichander (Jawan)
Most Versatile Actress: Nayanthara (Jawan)
Best Actor in a Negative Role: Bobby Deol (Animal)
Best Actor in a Comic Role: Ayushmann Khurranna (Dream Girl 2)
Best Actress in a Comic Role: Sanya Malhotra (Kathal)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Anil Kapoor (Animal)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Dimple Kapadia (Pathaan)
Most Promising Actor: Vikrant Massey (12th Fail)
Most Promising Actress: Adah Sharma (The Kerala Story)
Best Playback Singer (Male): Varun Jain and Sachin Jigar (Tere Vaste from Zara Hatke Zara Bachke)
Best Playback Singer (Female): Shilpa Rao (Besharam Rang from Pathaan)
Outstanding Contribution to the Film Industry: Moushumi Chatterjee
Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry: K. J. Yesudas
Best Lyricist: Javed Akhtar ('Nikle The Kabhi Hum Ghar Se' - Dunki)
Best Short Film: Good Morning
Best International Feature Film: Oppenheimer
Best Cinematographer: Gnana Shekar V. S. (IB71)
Best Actress in a Television Series: Rupali Ganguly (Anupamaa)
Best Actor in a Television Series: Neil Bhatt (Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin)
Television Series of the Year: Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin
Best Web Series: Farzi
Best Actor in a Web Series: Shahid Kapoor (Farzi)
Best Actress in a Web Series: Sushmita Sen (Aarya Season 3)
Best Web Series (Critics): The Railway Men
Best Actor in a Web Series (Critics): Aditya Roy Kapur (Night manager)
Best Actress in a Web Series (Critics): Karishma Tanna (Scoop)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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'Annapoorani': Nayanthara breaks her silence after the film gets removed from Netflix, issues an apology for hurting sentiments

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2024-02-21T13:06:00 +05:30 dadasaheb phalke award 2024 shah rukh khan atlee nayanthara anirudh win for jawan - Movie Cinema News

Leading Tamil actress Nayanthara issued a clarification on Thursday night, January 18, after her film, Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food, was removed from Netflix recently. Taking to Instagram, she penned a heartfelt apology after a section of people said they were offended by a few scenes in the film, which they stated were hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus. Starting her statement with 'Jai Shri Ram', Nayanthara said, "I am writing this note with a heavy heart and a genuine desire to address the recent turn of events concerning our film, 'Annapoorni.' Crafting 'Annapoorni' was not just a cinematic endeavor but a heartfelt pursuit of inspiring resilience and instilling the spirit of never giving up. It aimed to mirror life's journey, where we learn that obstacles can be overcome with sheer willpower." (sic)

Fondly addressed as 'Lady Superstar' by fans, Nayanthara further asserted that it was not the intention of Annapoorani's team to hurt the sentiments and expressed her apology. She stated, "In our sincere attempt to share a positive message, we may have inadvertently caused hurt. We did not expect the removal of a censored film, previously showcased in theatres, from the OTT platform. My team and I never intended to hurt anyone's sentiments and we understand that the gravity of this issue. Being someone who wholely believes in God and frequently visits temples accross the country, it is the last thing I would intentionally do. To those whose feelings we've touched, I extend my sincere & heartfelt apologies." (sic)

Concluding her statement, Nayanthara said, "The intention behind ' Annapoorni' was to uplift and inspire, not to cause distress. Over the last two decades, my journey in the film industry has been guided with a singular intention - To spread positivity & foster learning from one another." (sic) Released in theatres on December 1, Nayanthara's Annapoorani directed by debutant Nilesh Krishnaa and also starring Jai, Sathyaraj, Achyuth Kumar, K. S. Ravikumar, Karthik Kumar, Renuka, Sachu, among others in pivotal roles was removed from Netflix after it streamed only for a day. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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'Annapoorani - The Goddess Of Food' trailer: 'Lady Superstar' Nayanthara is an aspiring chef in new glimpse, a big reunion with Jai after 'Raja Rani' - WATCH

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2024-02-21T13:06:00 +05:30 dadasaheb phalke award 2024 shah rukh khan atlee nayanthara anirudh win for jawan - Movie Cinema News

Nayanthara's landmark 75th film, Annapoorani - The Goddess of Food, is gearing up for a worldwide theatrical release on December 1 and preparations are underway to make it a grand outing for the leading Tamil actress, who will be looking to wrap 2023 on a big note. The upcoming film, which was launched in April this year under the working title Lady Superstar 75, has been directed by Nilesh Krishnaa, who is incidentally making his big-screen filmmaking debut. With the countdown already on and less than a week left for the film to be launched into cinemas, the much-awaited Annapoorani trailer has now been released and gives audiences the first big glimpse into what awaits them in theatres. 

The Annapoorani trailer starts off showing a competition for India's Best Chef, with Nayanthara revealed to be an aspiring chef and Renuka as her mother advising her not to dream beyond what can be attained in reality. Hailing from an orthodox Brahmin family, we then see the 'Lady Superstar' go the extra mile and take up culinary arts in the hopes of becoming a chef unbeknownst to her family's knowledge, who are under the impression that she is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) post-gradutation degree. The Annapoorani trailer predominantly revolves around Nayanthara's grit and determination to become a chef, while defying the norms, with Jai also appearing in a crucial role, thus making it a reunion for the duo after their blockbuster, Raja Rani (2013) while Sathyaraj, Achyuth Kumar, KS Ravikumar, Redin Kingsly, Achyuth Kumar, Kumari Sachu, Karthik Kumar and Suresh Chakkaravarthy also make appearances in key roles. 

The Annapoorani trailer out now is the latest in the promotions of the film, which had its second single 'Life is ON' released last week to a positive response and showed both Nayanthara and Jai recreate the chemistry they shared a decade back in Raja Rani, which went on to become a smashing success. Composer Thaman. S too will aim for the bullseye with Annapoorani, which is incidentally his next big outing in Tamil cinema after he delivered chart-topping hit songs and a thunderous background score in 'Thalapathy' Vijay's box office blockbuster Varisu released earlier this year. 

Watch Nayanthara's Annapoorani trailer below: 

Annapoorani: 'Lady Superstar' Nayanthara is the Goddess of Food in her 75th film, fun-filled title announcement teaser is out

By | Galatta |
2024-02-21T13:06:00 +05:30 dadasaheb phalke award 2024 shah rukh khan atlee nayanthara anirudh win for jawan - Movie Cinema News

Leading actress Nayanthara's landmark 75th film has been carrying tremendous expectations ever since it rolled into production in April this year. The upcoming film was launched under the tentative title, Lady Superstar 75, under debutant filmmaker Nilesh Krishnaa's direction, and is currently in the post-production stages. Gearing up for a grand theatrical release soon, there has been quite a lot of buzz surrounding the Lady Superstar 75 title, which has now been announced as Annapoorani in a special glimpse video, with the tagline revealed as 'The Goddess of Food'. 

The teaser for Annapoorani or Lady Superstar 75 starts off by showing an aerial view of Srirangam in Tamil Nadu, with the focus then shifting to a Brahmin household in the temple town. We then see actor Achyuth Kumar praying with a lot of devotion as Renuka makes her way into the room of a young college student, who is revealed to be none other than Nayanthara. The Annapoorani teaser then shows Nayanthara studying her business logistics and supply chain management subject until it's revealed that she's actually reading about the preparation of chicken kebab from a non-veg recipe book. This detail no doubt comes as a big surprise towards the end showing us how Annapoorani will primarily revolve around a Brahmin girl's interest and passion for non-vegetarian cuisine. 

Apart from Achyuth Kumar and Renuka, Nayanthara will also share screen space in Annapoorani with Jai and Sathyaraj once again in the same film after their blockbuster Raja Rani (2013), while the supporting cast also includes Redin Kingsly, Kumari Sachu, Karthik Kumar, Bigg Boss stars Suresh Chakkaravarthy and Poornima Ravi, among others, and will feature music composed by blockbuster composer Thaman. S, who will be looking to carry forward the momentum from his work in 'Thalapathy' Vijay's Varisu earlier this year. 

Watch Nayanthara's 75th film Annapoorani title teaser below: 

'Lady Superstar' Nayanthara joins Instagram, makes a mass entry with her adorable sons Uyir and Ulag - WATCH THE CUTE VIDEO HERE

By | Galatta |
2024-02-21T13:06:00 +05:30 dadasaheb phalke award 2024 shah rukh khan atlee nayanthara anirudh win for jawan - Movie Cinema News

It's official - 'Lady' Superstar' Nayanthara has joined the leading photo and video-sharing social networking service Instagram on Thursday, August 31. The leading South Indian actress is the latest to join the social networking platform and her arrival has been long-awaited by her ardent fans everywhere. Nayanthara's entry on Instagram has come as a massive surprise to Tamil cinema fans and the actress has opened the account with a fun video, which sees her carrying her adorable twin boys Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan. 

Nayanthara's Instagram video shows her with her babies Uyir and Ulag and the actress has chosen the chart-topping hit 'Hukum' song from 'Superstar' Rajinikanth's blockbuster Jailer to announce her arrival. Captioning the video with the "Naan vandhutaen nu sollu….😎" dialogue from Rajinikanth's box office money-spinner Kabali (2016) along with a smiling face with sunglasses emoji, we see the actress in her pajamas at her home sporting sunglasses and having a fun time with her sons Uyir and Ulag. Nayanthara's arrival on Instagram has received a huge response on social media from fans, who have been extending their wishes and congratulatory messages after her mass entry. 

Nayanthara's husband-filmmaker Vignesh Shivan's Rowdy Pictures banner too has shared the big news of the actress' Instagram entry on X along with her new photo. The South Indian superstar actress enjoys a massive following and her arrival on the social networking platform will no doubt let her fans connect with her directly. Nayanthara's Instagram entry has come at a time when she will be soon making her big Bollywood debut in the highly-anticipated Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan under Atlee's direction releasing worldwide on September 7. Apart from Jawan, she will be seen in Tamil opposite Jayam Ravi in Iraivan, which is gearing up for a release soon, and was recently announced to be reprising her role as Mahima in Thani Oruvan 2 scheduled to begin filming in 2024. Likewise, Nayanthara is currently filming the sports drama Test alongside Madhavan and Siddharth and is also headlining her landmark film, the tentatively titled Lady Superstar 75

Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara celebrate their first Onam with their twins Uyir and Ulagam: "A beautiful, simple moment which feels..."

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2024-02-21T13:06:00 +05:30 dadasaheb phalke award 2024 shah rukh khan atlee nayanthara anirudh win for jawan - Movie Cinema News

Tamil filmmaker Vignesh Shivan shared a special sneak peek into his Onam celebrations with wife Nayanthara and their twin sons Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan on Sunday, August 27. The blockbuster director posted adorable pictures of themselves and their twins in traditional attire while enjoying the delicious Onam feast. Both Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara are dressed in white, while their sons are seen wearing white veshtis as their loving parents plant kisses on their cheeks during their meal together. 

Taking to his Instagram handle, Vignesh first posted photos of himself along with Nayanthara and their sons Uyir and Ulagam having their meal. Sharing the pictures, he wrote in the caption: "First Onam with my Uyir & Ulagam. As the festival starts early here! Wishing everyone in advance a very happy ONAM." (sic) The second set of photos shows both Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara sharing a special personal moment, with the filmmaker writing in the caption: "In our very simple, beautiful life! A beautiful, simple moment which feels special. ONAM festivities begin here with my Uyirs & Ulagamsss, wishing everyone in advance a very happy ONAM." (sic)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara tied the knot in Chennai on June 9, 2022, in the presence of family members and close friends, with many big names from Indian cinema also wishing them on the next step in their life journey together. The couple was blessed with their twin boys, Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan, via surrogacy on October 9 of the same year. On the work front, Nayanthara will be seen next in the highly-anticipated Jawan opposite Shah Rukh Khan, scheduled to release worldwide on September 7. 'Lady Superstar', as she is fondly called by her ardent fans everywhere, Nayanthara will be making her big Bollywood debut in the upcoming mass action thriller, which is also the launchpad in Hindi cinema for director Atlee, composer 'Rockstar' Anirudh Ravichander, cinematographer GK Vishnu, and editor Ruben, while 'Makkal Selvan' Vijay Sethupathi, who was seen in a crucial role in Mumbaikar earlier this year, is cast as the antagonist. Vignesh Shivan, on the other hand, is currently working on the script of his next venture and reports state that Comali and Love Today fame Pradeep Ranganathan will be seen playing the lead role, with an official announcement awaited. 

Vignesh Shivan shares an adorable photo of Nayanthara with one of her twin sons, says "Sundays spent well" - Viral post wins hearts

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2024-02-21T13:06:00 +05:30 dadasaheb phalke award 2024 shah rukh khan atlee nayanthara anirudh win for jawan - Movie Cinema News

Nayanthara is one of the top actresses in the Tamil film industry, she married director Vignesh Shivan last year. The couple welcomed their twin sons in October, and the director had shared an adorable new photo of the actress holding her son. The photos posted by Vignesh Shivan on his Instagram handle shows the actress in a garden holding one of her twin boys and gazing at him. The filmmaker posted it with the caption, "My Uyirsss, Sundayssss spent well! Only with a lotaaaaa of love and simple moments" (Sic)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The photo shared by Vignesh Shivan has gone viral instantly on social media, and many fans and celebrities have shown their love in the comments section of the post. Actress Shruti Haasan, Khatija Rahman, and other popular personalities also expressed their love for the family. Though actress Nayanthara is not on social media, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan offers an insight into their world occasionally. This charming new photo offers a glimpse of how actress Nayanthara never fails to spend quality time with her sons despite her busy schedule. Previously, the director shared a picture of himself holding the twins on Father’s Day, and a few months ago, they revealed the names of their twin boys to be RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan.

On the work front, The actress is set to make her big Bollywood debut with the film Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role and directed by Atlee. The film has created huge excitement among fans and a teaser was released recently. She is also a part of Iraivan, in which she will star alongside Jayam Ravi, directed by I Ahmed. Her next female-centric project, Lady Superstar 75, was announced recently, and she is also a part of the Madhavan and Siddharth starrer Test. The next project of Vignesh Shivan after Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal is yet to be announced.

EXCLUSIVE: "If Nayanthara had done the same film 15 years ago..." - Bommai actress Priya Bhavani Shankar opens up about doing female-centric movies! WATCH VIDEO

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2024-02-21T13:06:00 +05:30 dadasaheb phalke award 2024 shah rukh khan atlee nayanthara anirudh win for jawan - Movie Cinema News

Bommai is the next big film of actor SJ Suryah that is set to release in theatres. The film has created huge excitement as it's helmed by director Radha Mohan who is known for making feel-good entertainers. The long-awaited film also has actress Priya Bhavani Shankar playing an important role. She plays the role of a mannequin whom the lead character played by SJ Suryah imagines as a real person. This will be the next big release for the actress this year after Jayam Ravi's Agilan, Silambarasan TR’s Pathu Thala and Raghava Lawrence's Rudhran. Bommai is set to release in theatres on June 16.
The actress Priya Bhavani Shankar sat down for an exclusive interview ahead of the release of Bommai. The actress shared some interesting details about the film. When asked about how she handled projects that are different from what she was promised. The actress said only till pre-production they could be suggestive. "When it gets to the shooting, if it changes, The best thing is to keep it off. If it changes on set the best thing is to keep off.” She then asked “Who will write a special character just for me. Tell me about a recent big commercial film that had a strong heroine.” As the anchor then pointed out Nayanthara's Aram. The actress said  “I am talking about the commercial film, that did well with a female lead in the recent past. Because they are writing the stories for a hero. That you can't keep demanding everywhere. It's great that there are movies like Aram, But, if Nayanthara had done the same film 15 years back, would you watch it in the theatre? Even now she does Rajini sir and Vijay sir films that has 5-10 days of shooting and her own films too. Just because we don't have a role in the hero's film, we cannot just keep acting without anyone, whatever is written in script in done that’s it”.
Priya Bhavani Shankar said “Nayanthara's been at the top of her game for a very long time, close to two decades. Still, she acts in Rajini sir’s films. In this film too when I accepted, I liked it and that's why I did it. But some films we will know in 10 days that it will not work then we should just detach yourself from the movie.”

"The proof of my life is you...": Vignesh Shivan's never-before-seen photos of Nayanthara and his twin boys go viral

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2024-02-21T13:06:00 +05:30 dadasaheb phalke award 2024 shah rukh khan atlee nayanthara anirudh win for jawan - Movie Cinema News

Blockbuster Tamil filmmaker Vignesh Shivan penned a heartfelt statement on the occasion of his first wedding anniversary late Thursday evening, June 8. The hit director also shared never-before-seen photos of his wife and leading actress Nayanthara and their two twin boys, RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan, and expressed how his family has given him strength during all the tough times over the last year and credited them for the confidence and the energy to keep him motivated to pursue his dreams and goals. 

Sharing pictures of Nayanthara, who is seen holding their twin boys RudroNeel and Ulag, Vignesh Shivan wrote in the caption: "en uyiroda Aadharam neengaldhaneyyy ☺️❤️🥰 (The proof of my life is you)." He then said, "1 year filled with a lotta moments ! Lotta Ups and downs Unexpected setbacks ! Testing times ! (sic)". The filmmaker continued, "But coming home to see a blessed family with immense love and affection reinstates soo much confidence and gives all the energy to keep running towards all the dreams and goals already manifested !" Expressing the joy of being a parent with Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan said, "holding everything together , together with my - My Uyirs & Ulagams 😌😍 (sic)". The Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal director complimented his family for being there for him and encouraging him at all times and said, "The strength given by the family makes all the difference ! blessed with the best of people 😍😌☺️😊 striving to give them a good life is all the motivation that’s needed for hustlers like me 😇❤️ (sic)". Giving credit to the photographers who clicked the heart-warming pictures of Nayanthara and their twin boys, Vignesh Shivan concluded his statement addressed to naysayers writing, "Ps : Negative comment addicts kindly excuse 🙏🙏😇😇 may be u should try to ignore positivity ❤️🙏😊☺️❤️😇🙏🙏🙏🙏 (sic)".

Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara tied the knot on June 9, 2022, and were blessed with their twin boys, who were born via surrogacy on October 9 of the same year. The star couple, who first met on the sets of the 2015 blockbuster, Naanum Rowdydhaan, revealed the names of their children back in April this year. 

Vignesh Shivan shares UNSEEN first moments of Nayanthara with her babies - a big Mother's Day surprise!

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2024-02-21T13:06:00 +05:30 dadasaheb phalke award 2024 shah rukh khan atlee nayanthara anirudh win for jawan - Movie Cinema News

Blockbuster Tamil filmmaker Vignesh Shivan surprised fans on Sunday on the occasion of International Mother's Day by sharing never-before-seen photos of his wife-actress Nayanthara and their twin babies, Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan. The hit director shared his Mother's Day wishes with the superstar actress on social media, while also posting the pictures, which seem to have been taken right after their twin boys were born in the hospital in October 2022. Sharing the unseen photos of Nayanthara and their babies on Instagram, Vignesh Shivan wrote, "Happy First Mother’s Day to the Best mother in the world", with wishes pouring in the comments section of his post from close friends, well-wishers, and fans. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara tied the knot on June 9, 2022, and were blessed with the two twin boys via surrogacy the same year, with the couple revealing their names to be Uyir RudroNeel N Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N Shivan back in April. Having first met on the sets of the 2015 blockbuster, Naanum Rowdydhaan, the hit director went on to share more new pictures of the actress with their babies and also penned a heartfelt note writing, "Dear Nayan … you are a 10 on 10 as a Mother too ❤️ immense love and power to you my thangamey ! Your first Mother’s Day 😍☺️ A Dream come true for us 😇 Thanking God and all the goodness in this world for blessing us with the best blessed babies 😇 #happymothersday #mothersday My Uyir & Ulag with my UyirUlag 😍😘😇❤️❤️"

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Known for being extremely close to his mother, Vignesh Shivan also posted a photo he took along with her with the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in the background, while conveying his wishes to her. He wrote, "Happy #mothersday MeenaKumari my loving meeeeee ! The only thing that’s taller than Burj Khalifa is the love and the efforts you have taken to give us this life ❤️🥲🌹🌹🌹🙏🏼🙏🏼😇😇😇😇😇😇😇 Best mother in the world 🌎❤️❤️😇😇😘😘😘😘😘😘😘"

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Recently, Vignesh Shivan went on to reveal the reason behind the choice of the names for his children during Galatta Media's new candid interview series 'Game Changers with Suhasini Maniratnam' and said, "Actually, that's how we address each other. I call Nayan Uyir and she calls me the same. We call each other 'Uyir' and 'Ulagam'. We don't say 'dear' and 'baby'. So, at the time when we were thinking about names for the children, there was a board in my house on which I and Nayan will write, and it hit us like a spark at that moment and we decided to go with Uyir and Ulagam. There's confusion now in my house because sometimes when she (Nayanthara) calls Uyir, I will look and so will the baby. We call ourselves Uyir and Ulagam and then we added nice names for the children - RudroNeel and Daiwik. We liked the names since they are our children and it's our wish." The Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal director further stated, "The name is Bengali-mixed. Since there's an O in RudroNeel, it's like a Bengali name. Because Nayanthara is a Bengali name. We put in a lot of work to choose the names correctly. To some people, irrespective of what names we choose, they'll try to create a comedy of it. I guess it's what they like doing."

Watch the interview of Vignesh Shivan with Suhasini Maniratnam below: