The makers of the much-awaited film, ‘Vrushabha’ treated fans and moviegoers with the announcement that the first schedule has been wrapped up. On this joyous occasion, the makers also unveiled the first look of Mohanlal from the Pan-India high-octane father-son drama. As expected, netizens couldn’t calm and his look became a talking point.
Mohanlal is seen in a royal dress in the first look. With the sword in his hand and intensity in his eyes, his no-nonsense and regal avatar grabbed the eyeballs of fans, the media and the industry. The social media accounts of Mohanlal are full of appreciative comments. It won’t be wrong to say that the buzz for the film has gone many notches higher after Mohanlal’s first look was unveiled.
Vrushabha stars Mohanlal, Roshan Meka, Shanaya Kapoor, Zahrah S Khan in the lead along with Srikanth Meka and Ragini Dwivedi. Touted to be...
Mohanlal is seen in a royal dress in the first look. With the sword in his hand and intensity in his eyes, his no-nonsense and regal avatar grabbed the eyeballs of fans, the media and the industry. The social media accounts of Mohanlal are full of appreciative comments. It won’t be wrong to say that the buzz for the film has gone many notches higher after Mohanlal’s first look was unveiled.
Vrushabha stars Mohanlal, Roshan Meka, Shanaya Kapoor, Zahrah S Khan in the lead along with Srikanth Meka and Ragini Dwivedi. Touted to be...
- 8/25/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Distribution
Germany’s Zdf Studios has secured worldwide distribution rights for documentary series “Hitler’s Power” (3 x 50’), an exploration of how and why Hitler rose to power and the terrible events that followed.
On Jan. 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany. The series examines why the Nazi leader was confident of the approval of most Germans, even when the war was clearly lost, and what led Germans to support the Holocaust.
Eco Media, History Media and Zdf Digital, a Zdf Studios subsidiary, teamed to co-produce “Hitler’s Power” in association with Zdf Studios.
Ralf Rückauer, VP, unscripted, Zdf Studios, said: “’Hitler’s Power’ is very much a modern look at this period of German history, designed for a young audience that is disconnected from the generation who experienced the war or its aftermath. With the extensive research undertaken and its high production values, the series offers a distinctive and...
Germany’s Zdf Studios has secured worldwide distribution rights for documentary series “Hitler’s Power” (3 x 50’), an exploration of how and why Hitler rose to power and the terrible events that followed.
On Jan. 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany. The series examines why the Nazi leader was confident of the approval of most Germans, even when the war was clearly lost, and what led Germans to support the Holocaust.
Eco Media, History Media and Zdf Digital, a Zdf Studios subsidiary, teamed to co-produce “Hitler’s Power” in association with Zdf Studios.
Ralf Rückauer, VP, unscripted, Zdf Studios, said: “’Hitler’s Power’ is very much a modern look at this period of German history, designed for a young audience that is disconnected from the generation who experienced the war or its aftermath. With the extensive research undertaken and its high production values, the series offers a distinctive and...
- 8/7/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mohanlal, the Malayalam superstar, is all set to make his pan-India debut with Vrushabha, a mega-budget action-entertainer that will be released in five languages in 2024. The film, which is being produced by Ektaa Kapoor and others, has a Hollywood connection as well. Nick Thurlow, who has been associated with acclaimed films like Moonlight and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, has joined the team as the executive producer.
Vrushabha is a Telugu-Malayalam bilingual film that will also be dubbed in Tamil, Kannada and Hindi. The film is directed by Nanda Kishore and features a star-studded cast that includes Roshann Meka, Shanaya Kapoor, Zahrah S Khan, Ragini Dwivedi and Srikanth Meka. The film is said to be an epic saga that transcends generations and showcases Mohanlal in a never-seen-before avatar.
Mohanlal’S Pan-india Film ‘Vrushabha’ Has A Hollywood Connection… The makers of #Vrushabha – starring #Mohanlal in the central role – have now roped in...
Vrushabha is a Telugu-Malayalam bilingual film that will also be dubbed in Tamil, Kannada and Hindi. The film is directed by Nanda Kishore and features a star-studded cast that includes Roshann Meka, Shanaya Kapoor, Zahrah S Khan, Ragini Dwivedi and Srikanth Meka. The film is said to be an epic saga that transcends generations and showcases Mohanlal in a never-seen-before avatar.
Mohanlal’S Pan-india Film ‘Vrushabha’ Has A Hollywood Connection… The makers of #Vrushabha – starring #Mohanlal in the central role – have now roped in...
- 8/7/2023
- by amalprasadappu
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Sanjay Gagnani, who is currently playing the role of antagonist Prithvi Malhotra in the popular TV show ‘Kundali Bhagya’, is all occupied these days in shooting for his upcoming music video ‘Hola’ in the Capital.
Talking about his song which is sung by Arjun Sharma, known by his stage name rapper Quake, Sanjay shares: “I have had a great journey in the TV industry till now and have met all kinds of people. Now I am excited to be in a different kind of work, to be seen in ‘Hola’. We are shooting in Delhi for now and can’t wait for all to see the release.”
The actor has been part of TV shows including ‘Hamari Devrani’, ‘Ek Veer Ki Ardaas…Veera’, ‘Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka’, and others. He has also done a cameo in Ekta Kapoor’s fictional shows ‘Naagin 4’ and ‘Naagin 6’.
Sanjay shares his experience of working with his co-actor Ragini Dwivedi,...
Talking about his song which is sung by Arjun Sharma, known by his stage name rapper Quake, Sanjay shares: “I have had a great journey in the TV industry till now and have met all kinds of people. Now I am excited to be in a different kind of work, to be seen in ‘Hola’. We are shooting in Delhi for now and can’t wait for all to see the release.”
The actor has been part of TV shows including ‘Hamari Devrani’, ‘Ek Veer Ki Ardaas…Veera’, ‘Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka’, and others. He has also done a cameo in Ekta Kapoor’s fictional shows ‘Naagin 4’ and ‘Naagin 6’.
Sanjay shares his experience of working with his co-actor Ragini Dwivedi,...
- 11/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Actor Santhanam, who will be seen playing the lead in director Prasanth Raj’s upcoming entertainer ‘Kick’ has, for the first time, sung a song in his film. Santhanam has sung the song ‘Saturday Is Cominguu’, the lyrics of which have been penned by lyricist Vivekha. Music for the film has been composed by Arjun Janya, who is renowned in the Kannada film industry. The full lyrical video for the song will be released on October 10.
Sources say that Santhanam plays a person who works in an advertising firm in the film and that he expects to get a ‘kick’ out of everything he does.
The story revolves around the hero and the heroine who work in rival advertising firms and the cat and mouse fight that takes place between them due to the rivalry.
The director, sources disclose, has made this film into a full-length comedy.
Apart from Santhanam and Tanya Hope,...
Sources say that Santhanam plays a person who works in an advertising firm in the film and that he expects to get a ‘kick’ out of everything he does.
The story revolves around the hero and the heroine who work in rival advertising firms and the cat and mouse fight that takes place between them due to the rivalry.
The director, sources disclose, has made this film into a full-length comedy.
Apart from Santhanam and Tanya Hope,...
- 10/7/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi’s latest photos in swimsuit have set social media on fire and her fans are appreciating her bold looks. Ragini, known as ‘Tuppada hudugi’ (ghee waali) among Kannada cinegoers, has acted in more than 25 films. The actress made her debut with ‘Veera Madakari’ against Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep in 2009. She […]...
- 7/2/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Controversy Sanjjanaa Galrani was among the other high profile accused in the case and both of them are currently out on bail.IANSFile imageAlmost six months after she was freed on bail in the 'Sandalwood' drugs case, Kannada actor Ragini Dwivedi on Wednesday said that she strongly feels that she was targeted because she is a woman. After taking part in a blood donation and vaccination camp for the transgender community In Vijayapura, Ragini broke her silence for the first time on a public forum, stating that it was easy for people to brand her and target her during her worst phase of life when she was caught in the drug case, linked to the Kannada film industry. "Women are, in general, an easy target in our society. Not only in my case, it happens with all women and it gets even more amplified when a woman happens to be a successful woman.
- 6/18/2021
- by Soumya
- The News Minute
Almost six months after she was freed on bail in the 'Sandalwood' drugs case, Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi on Wednesday said that she strongly feels that she was targeted because she is a woman.
After taking part in a blood donation and vaccination camp for the transgender community here, Ragini broke her silence for the first time in public forum, stating that it was easy for people to brand her and target her during her worst phase of life when she was caught in the drug case, linked to the Kannada film industry.
"Women are, in general, an easy target in our society. Not only in my case, it happens with all women and it gets even more amplified when a woman happens to be a successful woman... it's even worse," she said.
She said why should she single out anyone like Prashant Sambargi, as everyone tried their...
After taking part in a blood donation and vaccination camp for the transgender community here, Ragini broke her silence for the first time in public forum, stating that it was easy for people to brand her and target her during her worst phase of life when she was caught in the drug case, linked to the Kannada film industry.
"Women are, in general, an easy target in our society. Not only in my case, it happens with all women and it gets even more amplified when a woman happens to be a successful woman... it's even worse," she said.
She said why should she single out anyone like Prashant Sambargi, as everyone tried their...
- 6/16/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
coronavirusThe blood donation drive, held in association with Rashtrotthana Blood Bank, will be held at eight locations across Bengaluru. Tnm StaffOn the occasion of her 31st birthday, Kannada actor Ragini Dwivedi announced to her fans on social media that she will be organising a blood donation drive in Bengaluru. The drive, organised in association with the Rashtrotthana Blood Bank, will be held in eight locations across the city. It commenced on Monday, May 24, at the Jain University campus in Jayanagar and was held from 9.30 am to 3 pm. Ragini will be updating details of the drive on her social media over the coming days. Keeping in view the prevailing lockdown in Karnataka, those who wish to donate their blood can choose the centre closest to their residence. They can even reach out to the volunteers in case they are stopped by police on the way or need to provide authorisation, Jay,...
- 5/25/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Noted Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi, who walked out of jail after spending nearly 150 days in prison over her alleged nexus with drug peddlers and high-profile event organisers, on Saturday shared her first ever message with the media.
Ragini titled the message as "smile and let the world wonder why." She further wrote that in this new year her belief in the rule of law and our legal system has only strengthened.
"I am certain that like every citizen, my rights will always be protected under the Constitution of India. With the blessings of the almighty I will overcome the evil with good. My strength is my family, my fans and supporters which will always empower me to come out victorious in all my endeavours," she added.
Contending that she is 'innocent', the actress maintained that the film industry knows her very well as she has been working with them for more than a decade.
Ragini titled the message as "smile and let the world wonder why." She further wrote that in this new year her belief in the rule of law and our legal system has only strengthened.
"I am certain that like every citizen, my rights will always be protected under the Constitution of India. With the blessings of the almighty I will overcome the evil with good. My strength is my family, my fans and supporters which will always empower me to come out victorious in all my endeavours," she added.
Contending that she is 'innocent', the actress maintained that the film industry knows her very well as she has been working with them for more than a decade.
- 1/30/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Bengaluru, Jan 12 (Ians) The Bengaluru Central Crime Branch police has nabbed Aditya Alva, brother-in-law of Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi, in the Sandalwood drug case.
Confirming the arrest to the media, Bengaluru Joint Police commissioner (Crime) Sandeep Patil said that Aditya Alva, who was absconding for over four months, was arrested on Monday night from Chennai.
"We were involved in a continuous operation to arrest him. We received a tip off that he was in Chennai after which a team arrested him," he explained.
Aditya, who is the son of late Janata Party leader Jeevaraj Alva, is accused number six in the Sandalwood drug case and had been absconding for four months.
According to Ccb sources, Aditya was arrested from a resort located between Chennai and Mahabalipuram.
Ccb sources said that the investigators were tracking mobile phone locations of persons close to Aditya and that they had compiled a list of...
Confirming the arrest to the media, Bengaluru Joint Police commissioner (Crime) Sandeep Patil said that Aditya Alva, who was absconding for over four months, was arrested on Monday night from Chennai.
"We were involved in a continuous operation to arrest him. We received a tip off that he was in Chennai after which a team arrested him," he explained.
Aditya, who is the son of late Janata Party leader Jeevaraj Alva, is accused number six in the Sandalwood drug case and had been absconding for four months.
According to Ccb sources, Aditya was arrested from a resort located between Chennai and Mahabalipuram.
Ccb sources said that the investigators were tracking mobile phone locations of persons close to Aditya and that they had compiled a list of...
- 1/12/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Dec 4 (Ians) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a plea moved by Kannada film actress Ragini Dwivedi seeking bail in the Sandalwood drugs case. The actress has highlighted that she has been in jail for 90 days without any authentic proof or recovery from her.
A bench headed by Justice R.F. Nariman and comprising Justices Navin Sinha and K.M. Joseph sought response from the Karnataka government on Ragini's plea.
The plea filed through advocate-on-record Sahil Bhalaik said the prosecution has concocted a false case against her to attract public attention. The plea argued that it is remarkable that Ragini has been made an accused and remains in jail even after 90 days, despite that fact that there has been no recovery of any drugs from her.
The plea added that only on the basis of a false statement extracted by the police she has been implicated...
A bench headed by Justice R.F. Nariman and comprising Justices Navin Sinha and K.M. Joseph sought response from the Karnataka government on Ragini's plea.
The plea filed through advocate-on-record Sahil Bhalaik said the prosecution has concocted a false case against her to attract public attention. The plea argued that it is remarkable that Ragini has been made an accused and remains in jail even after 90 days, despite that fact that there has been no recovery of any drugs from her.
The plea added that only on the basis of a false statement extracted by the police she has been implicated...
- 12/4/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Bengaluru, Nov 3 (Ians) The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday rejected the bail applications of Kannada film actors Ragini Dwivedi and Sanjana Galrani and 3 others in the Sandalwood drugs case that rocked the southern state recently.
"Justice Sreeniwas Harish Kumar dismissed the bail petitions of Ragini, Sanjana and co-accused Prashant Ranka who are under judicial custody since mid-September for their alleged involvement in use of banned drugs," a city crime branch police official told reporters here, quoting the prosecutor,
Ragini was arrested on September 4 and Sanjana on September 8 under various provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Ndps) Act, 1985 and the Indian Penal Code (Ipc) for allegedly consuming and supplying banned drugs at parties and events organised in the city over the last couple of years.
All the accused are lodged in the central jail on the outskirts of the city's southern suburb.
"The trial court on September 28 dismissed their...
"Justice Sreeniwas Harish Kumar dismissed the bail petitions of Ragini, Sanjana and co-accused Prashant Ranka who are under judicial custody since mid-September for their alleged involvement in use of banned drugs," a city crime branch police official told reporters here, quoting the prosecutor,
Ragini was arrested on September 4 and Sanjana on September 8 under various provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Ndps) Act, 1985 and the Indian Penal Code (Ipc) for allegedly consuming and supplying banned drugs at parties and events organised in the city over the last couple of years.
All the accused are lodged in the central jail on the outskirts of the city's southern suburb.
"The trial court on September 28 dismissed their...
- 11/3/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Kannada actor Diganth Manchale on Wednesday once again appeared before the Central Crime Branch (Ccb) of the Bengaluru Police for questioning in connection with a case related to alleged drug abuse in Sandalwood.
Continuing their crackdown on the drug racket in the southern state and its film industry, Diganth was called for further questioning based on his earlier statement, according to Joint Commissioner of police (Crime), Sandeep Patil.
Diganth has appeared before the police twice in the last 10 days. Last week, he appeared for questioning along with his actor wife, Aindrita Ray.
"I am cooperating with the Ccb. If need be, I will again appear before them for questioning in this matter," the "Doodhpeda" and "Miss California" actor told the media.
The Ccb unearthed the drug scam while probing cases related to a few peddlers who were arrested last month. Based on preliminary inputs, the Ccb conducted searches on Sandalwood's sizzling stars,...
Continuing their crackdown on the drug racket in the southern state and its film industry, Diganth was called for further questioning based on his earlier statement, according to Joint Commissioner of police (Crime), Sandeep Patil.
Diganth has appeared before the police twice in the last 10 days. Last week, he appeared for questioning along with his actor wife, Aindrita Ray.
"I am cooperating with the Ccb. If need be, I will again appear before them for questioning in this matter," the "Doodhpeda" and "Miss California" actor told the media.
The Ccb unearthed the drug scam while probing cases related to a few peddlers who were arrested last month. Based on preliminary inputs, the Ccb conducted searches on Sandalwood's sizzling stars,...
- 9/23/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
DrugsAs with the Rhea case, there are several theories that have kept media channels competing with one another.Theja RamOver the last couple of months, the headlines that have dominated most of India’s national media surrounds the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. With the actor’s former girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty arrested, attention has shifted to Kangana Ranaut’s battle with the Maharashtra government. Meanwhile, a case with some parallels is playing out in the state of Karnataka too. All eyes are now on an alleged drug trafficking operation in Bengaluru, which, according to the police, had supporters and enablers in Sandalwood — the Kannada film industry. Here too, two prominent women actors — Ragini Dwivedi and Sanjjanaa Galrani have been arrested. The Rhea Chakraborty case had led to a lot of buzz in Kannada media as it played out on prime time. Parallelly, in August, the Narcotics Control Bureau...
- 9/15/2020
- by Soumya
- The News Minute
A city court on Monday sent Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi and four other accused to 14-day judicial custody besides extending the police remand of another starlet Sanjjana Galrani by three days.
According to the Central Crime Bureau police, Ragini along with four other accused, including a Senegal national, Galrani's friend Rahul Ranka and alleged drug supplier Loum Pepper Samba, were arrested around 11 days ago in connection with a drugs case.
The police said that Galrani and high-profile party planner Viren Khanna will be in police custody for further questioning.
The Ccb started probing the drug menace in the Kannada film industry after prominent producer-director Inderjit Lankesh had appeared before the crime branch and shared information about the alleged use of drugs in the Sandalwood, naming 15 people.
Based on the revelations by Lankesh, who is also credited with directing Deepika Padukone in her debut movie in Kannada, the Ccb sleuths arrested Ravi,...
According to the Central Crime Bureau police, Ragini along with four other accused, including a Senegal national, Galrani's friend Rahul Ranka and alleged drug supplier Loum Pepper Samba, were arrested around 11 days ago in connection with a drugs case.
The police said that Galrani and high-profile party planner Viren Khanna will be in police custody for further questioning.
The Ccb started probing the drug menace in the Kannada film industry after prominent producer-director Inderjit Lankesh had appeared before the crime branch and shared information about the alleged use of drugs in the Sandalwood, naming 15 people.
Based on the revelations by Lankesh, who is also credited with directing Deepika Padukone in her debut movie in Kannada, the Ccb sleuths arrested Ravi,...
- 9/14/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
A city court on Friday extended the police custody of noted Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi, Sanjjanaa Galrani and four other persons by three days.
The Central Crime Branch, which is probing the multi-layered drugs supply case involving high-profile accused such as Dwivedi, had sought the extension of police custody on non-cooperation grounds besides citing the arrest of two alleged drug peddlers on Friday.
Along with Ragini and Sanjana, police custody of four of their associates -- Ravi Shankar, Rahul Shetty, Niyaz and Loum Pepper Samba -- was also extended till September 14.
The Ccb officials claimed that they are yet to complete the investigation. The officials have gained access to chat records between two accused, Ravi Shankar (a close friend of Ragini Dwivedi) and Prashanth Ranka. Besides, they have also completed the search operation of high-profile event organiser Viren Khanna in Delhi.
Earlier in the day, Dwivedi had moved her bail petition,...
The Central Crime Branch, which is probing the multi-layered drugs supply case involving high-profile accused such as Dwivedi, had sought the extension of police custody on non-cooperation grounds besides citing the arrest of two alleged drug peddlers on Friday.
Along with Ragini and Sanjana, police custody of four of their associates -- Ravi Shankar, Rahul Shetty, Niyaz and Loum Pepper Samba -- was also extended till September 14.
The Ccb officials claimed that they are yet to complete the investigation. The officials have gained access to chat records between two accused, Ravi Shankar (a close friend of Ragini Dwivedi) and Prashanth Ranka. Besides, they have also completed the search operation of high-profile event organiser Viren Khanna in Delhi.
Earlier in the day, Dwivedi had moved her bail petition,...
- 9/11/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
As fate would have it, both sizzling actresses Sanjana Galrani and Ragini Dwivedi who are big names in the Malayalam and Kannada film industries started off as models in Bengaluru fashion circles around the same time and have ended up being accused in an alleged drug supply case unearthed by the Bengaluru police last week.
Besides this, they have also come under the political glare, thanks to hobnobbing with politicos during poll campaigns and in happier times. Dwivedi campaigning for K. R. Pete Bjp candidate Narayan Gowda became a target for the Congress party in the state to criticize the ruling Bjp. Now the cine actresses have become pawns in the hands of political parties to settle scores against each other.
The Bjp too has released pics of Sanjana sharing a hearty laugh with Leader of the Opposition, Siddaramaiah, on its Twitter handle to drive home the point that the...
Besides this, they have also come under the political glare, thanks to hobnobbing with politicos during poll campaigns and in happier times. Dwivedi campaigning for K. R. Pete Bjp candidate Narayan Gowda became a target for the Congress party in the state to criticize the ruling Bjp. Now the cine actresses have become pawns in the hands of political parties to settle scores against each other.
The Bjp too has released pics of Sanjana sharing a hearty laugh with Leader of the Opposition, Siddaramaiah, on its Twitter handle to drive home the point that the...
- 9/10/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
CrimeThe arrest came after searches were conducted at Sanjana's residence earlier in the day.Tnm StaffActor Sanjana Galrani, whose residence was searched earlier on Tuesday and who was later taken in for questioning as part of the Sandalwood drugs bust case, has been formally arrested by the Central Crime Branch of Bengaluru police. She has been remanded to five days police custody. As part of the process, the actor was taken to the Kc General Hospital in Bengaluru for a mandatory health checkup and Covid-19 test. Sanjana is a multilingual actor who has acted in over 45 films, predominantly in Kannada and Telugu. Her younger sister, Nikki Galrani, is also an actor who has acted in over 25 Tamil and Malayalam movies. Earlier, sources had said that two mobile phones were seized from her residence. The Kannada film circle has come under scrutiny for alleged drug use after the Narcotics Control Bureau...
- 9/8/2020
- by Soumya
- The News Minute
In a high -profile drug racket case allegedly involving Kannada movie stars and others, the Bengaluru Police City Crime Branch (Ccb) has taken actress Sanjjanaa Galrani into custody and taken her to Police headquarters for questioning.
Based on information gathered in the last four days by Ccb officials after the arrest of nearly half a dozen persons, including Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi, Galrani's house situated in the upmarket Indiranagar locality in Bengaluru East was raided early Tuesday morning.
As part of its ongoing war against drug menace in the state, the Ccb had conducted raids and launched investigations to unearth the drug mafia's links with the regional movie industry, also known as Sandalwood.
Galrani acted in Kannada movie 'Ganda-Hendathi', a remake of superhit Emran Hashmi and Mallika Sherawat starrer 'Murder' movie, a crime thriller.
This is the second high-profile arrest after Ragini Dwivedi, who has been arrested for...
Based on information gathered in the last four days by Ccb officials after the arrest of nearly half a dozen persons, including Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi, Galrani's house situated in the upmarket Indiranagar locality in Bengaluru East was raided early Tuesday morning.
As part of its ongoing war against drug menace in the state, the Ccb had conducted raids and launched investigations to unearth the drug mafia's links with the regional movie industry, also known as Sandalwood.
Galrani acted in Kannada movie 'Ganda-Hendathi', a remake of superhit Emran Hashmi and Mallika Sherawat starrer 'Murder' movie, a crime thriller.
This is the second high-profile arrest after Ragini Dwivedi, who has been arrested for...
- 9/8/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
As part of the on-going war against drug menace in Karnataka, the City Crime Branch (Ccb) Police conducted its raid at Kannada actress Sanjjana Galrani's residence in the up market Indira Nagar area early Tuesday.
Sanjjana acted in Ganda Hendathi a Kannada movie which is a remake of super hit Emran Hashmi and Mallaika Sherawat starrer "Murder".
This is the second high-profile raid on a Kannada actress, after Ragini Dwivedi, who is already in police custody for her alleged role in drug trafficking during high-end parties organized in Bengaluru.
In a statement released by the Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Sandeep Patil said, "After obtaining a warrant from a court, a search is being conducted at Sanjjana Galrani's house for her alleged role in a drug case."
Post Bollywood actress, Kangana Ranaut's revelations about the alleged nexus between drug mafia and a section of Bollywood biggies, noted Kannada film-maker Indrajit Lankesh,...
Sanjjana acted in Ganda Hendathi a Kannada movie which is a remake of super hit Emran Hashmi and Mallaika Sherawat starrer "Murder".
This is the second high-profile raid on a Kannada actress, after Ragini Dwivedi, who is already in police custody for her alleged role in drug trafficking during high-end parties organized in Bengaluru.
In a statement released by the Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Sandeep Patil said, "After obtaining a warrant from a court, a search is being conducted at Sanjjana Galrani's house for her alleged role in a drug case."
Post Bollywood actress, Kangana Ranaut's revelations about the alleged nexus between drug mafia and a section of Bollywood biggies, noted Kannada film-maker Indrajit Lankesh,...
- 9/8/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
CrimeThe actor was taken into custody after a search and seizure operation at her residence in Indiranagar. Tnm StaffThe Bengaluru police, on Tuesday, took Sandalwood actor Sanjjana Galrani to the Ccb headquarters for questioning in connection with the drug case. Sanjjana is the second actor to be raided and questioned in connection with the case. The Central Crime Branch officers took Sanjjana into custody after a search and seizure operation conducted at her residence. Police said that based on information from one of the arrested accused Rahul Shetty, Sanjjana’s residence was searched and subsequently she was taken into custody. Ccb sources said that Rahul Shetty was a ‘marketing agent’ for private parties that were organised in various locations in Bengaluru and outside the country. “Rahul’s job was to bring in celebrities to these parties. He would get a commission from the profits made. He would also procure drugs which the celebrities consumed.
- 9/8/2020
- by Theja
- The News Minute
As part of the on-going war against drug menace in Karnataka, the City Crime Branch (Ccb) Police conducted its raid at Kannada actress Sanjana Gulrani's residence in the up market Indira Nagar area early Tuesday.
Sanjana acted in Ganda Hendathi a Kannada movie which is a remake of super hit Emran Hashmi and Mallaika Sherawat starrer "Murder".
This is the second high-profile raid on a Kannada actress, after Ragini Dwivedi, who is already in police custody for her alleged role in drug trafficking during high-end parties organized in Bengaluru.
In a statement released by the Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Sandeep Patil said, "After obtaining a warrant from a court, a search is being conducted at Sanjana Gulrani's house for her alleged role in a drug case."
Post Bollywood actress, Kangana Ranaut's revelations about the alleged nexus between drug mafia and a section of Bollywood biggies, noted Kannada filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh,...
Sanjana acted in Ganda Hendathi a Kannada movie which is a remake of super hit Emran Hashmi and Mallaika Sherawat starrer "Murder".
This is the second high-profile raid on a Kannada actress, after Ragini Dwivedi, who is already in police custody for her alleged role in drug trafficking during high-end parties organized in Bengaluru.
In a statement released by the Joint Police Commissioner (Crime) Sandeep Patil said, "After obtaining a warrant from a court, a search is being conducted at Sanjana Gulrani's house for her alleged role in a drug case."
Post Bollywood actress, Kangana Ranaut's revelations about the alleged nexus between drug mafia and a section of Bollywood biggies, noted Kannada filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh,...
- 9/8/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Kannada movie actress Samyuktha Hegde alleged moral policing and harassment by Congress leader Kavitha Reddy when she was out with her friends at Agara lake in the city.
"We were abused and ridiculed by Kavitha Reddy at Agara Lake. There are witnesses and more video evidence, I request you to look into this. #this is wrong," tweeted Hegde tagging Bengaluru Police Commissioner and the city police official's Twitter account.
https://youtu.be/2alaezAgn-e
She shared a 11-second video clipping of the incident which occurred on Friday evening in which at least four women can be identified while two boys are also seen at a distance.
Following a girl saying something in Kannada, Reddy was seen trying to shoot a video on her black Apple Iphone.
"These are the girls who are acting too smart," said Reddy while trying to shoot the video as another unidentified girl from Hegde's group could...
"We were abused and ridiculed by Kavitha Reddy at Agara Lake. There are witnesses and more video evidence, I request you to look into this. #this is wrong," tweeted Hegde tagging Bengaluru Police Commissioner and the city police official's Twitter account.
https://youtu.be/2alaezAgn-e
She shared a 11-second video clipping of the incident which occurred on Friday evening in which at least four women can be identified while two boys are also seen at a distance.
Following a girl saying something in Kannada, Reddy was seen trying to shoot a video on her black Apple Iphone.
"These are the girls who are acting too smart," said Reddy while trying to shoot the video as another unidentified girl from Hegde's group could...
- 9/5/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
The City Central Crime Branch (Ccb) booked Kannada film actress Ragini Dwivedi and 11 others for their alleged role in the use of banned drugs in the Sandalwood industry in Karnataka, police said on Saturday.
"We have filed a suo motu Fir (first information report) at the Cottonpet police station in the city against Ragini and others, including drug peddlers Shivaprakash, Ravi Shankar, Rahul Shetty and party planner Viren Khanna for their drug links in the Kannada film industry," city joint commissioner of police Sandeep Patil told reporters here.
The Fir against the dozen accused is under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 and 120b of the Indian Penal Code (Ipc) for purchase, possession, distribution and consumption of banned drugs at rave parties and late-night gatherings in the city.
While Ragini and Shetty were arrested in the city on Friday, Khanna was held in New Delhi by...
"We have filed a suo motu Fir (first information report) at the Cottonpet police station in the city against Ragini and others, including drug peddlers Shivaprakash, Ravi Shankar, Rahul Shetty and party planner Viren Khanna for their drug links in the Kannada film industry," city joint commissioner of police Sandeep Patil told reporters here.
The Fir against the dozen accused is under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 and 120b of the Indian Penal Code (Ipc) for purchase, possession, distribution and consumption of banned drugs at rave parties and late-night gatherings in the city.
While Ragini and Shetty were arrested in the city on Friday, Khanna was held in New Delhi by...
- 9/5/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Bengaluru, Sep 4 (Ians) The Karnataka Central Crime Branch (Ccb) has arrested actress Ragini Dwivedi for alleged use of banned drugs in the Kannada film industry, police said on Friday.
"We have arrested Ragini to investigate her alleged involvement in the use of banned drugs and her links with drug peddlers after questioning her day-long," Bengaluru Joint Commissioner of Police Sandeep Patil told reporters here.
Earlier on Friday, seven Ccb sleuths, including a woman police inspector, raided her flat at Yelahanka in the city's northern suburb with a search warrant from a local court to find out if banned drugs were kept in her house.
"Ragini will be produced before a magistrate after medical check-up for her custodial interrogation into her use of narcotic substances at rave parties in the city over the months," said Patil.
"We have booked Ragini under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act," Ccb assistant commissioner of police K.
"We have arrested Ragini to investigate her alleged involvement in the use of banned drugs and her links with drug peddlers after questioning her day-long," Bengaluru Joint Commissioner of Police Sandeep Patil told reporters here.
Earlier on Friday, seven Ccb sleuths, including a woman police inspector, raided her flat at Yelahanka in the city's northern suburb with a search warrant from a local court to find out if banned drugs were kept in her house.
"Ragini will be produced before a magistrate after medical check-up for her custodial interrogation into her use of narcotic substances at rave parties in the city over the months," said Patil.
"We have booked Ragini under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act," Ccb assistant commissioner of police K.
- 9/4/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Sleuths of the Karnataka Central Crime Branch (Ccb) questioned actress Ragini Dwivedi about the alleged drug links in the Kannada film industry and if she too was an addict, a police official said on Friday.
"Ragini is not detained but being questioned in our office on the alleged drug links in the Kannada film industry and if she also takes narcotic drugs," Ccb Assistant Commissioner of Police (Acp) K.P. Gowtham told Ians here.
Ragini, 30, drove to the Ccb office following a summons hours after its sleuths searched her posh flat in the city's northern suburb to find out if banned drugs were hidden.
"Ragini reported to our office in response to our second notice after she failed to appear before our inquiry team on Thursday. Interrogation is underway," said Gowtham.
Earlier in the day, seven Ccb sleuths, including a woman police inspector raided Ragini's flat with a search warrant...
"Ragini is not detained but being questioned in our office on the alleged drug links in the Kannada film industry and if she also takes narcotic drugs," Ccb Assistant Commissioner of Police (Acp) K.P. Gowtham told Ians here.
Ragini, 30, drove to the Ccb office following a summons hours after its sleuths searched her posh flat in the city's northern suburb to find out if banned drugs were hidden.
"Ragini reported to our office in response to our second notice after she failed to appear before our inquiry team on Thursday. Interrogation is underway," said Gowtham.
Earlier in the day, seven Ccb sleuths, including a woman police inspector raided Ragini's flat with a search warrant...
- 9/4/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Sleuths of the Karnataka Central Crime Branch (Ccb) searched the house of Kannada film actress Ragini Dwivedi in the city's northern suburb as part of its inquiry into the alleged drug links in the Kannada film industry, police said on Friday.
"With a search warrant from the court, 7 Ccb sleuths, including a woman police inspector searched Ragini's entire flat to find if banned drugs were kept at home," Bengaluru joint commissioner of police Sandeep Patil told reporters here.
As the search was underway since morning, Patil did not say if drugs were found in Ragini's house though the sleuths scanned all the rooms, kitchen and flower pots kept in the balcony.
"Details of the search will be given after the raid is completed," said Patil and confirmed that the 30-year-old actress was at home when the sleuths entered her flat with the search warrant.
The search was conducted on a...
"With a search warrant from the court, 7 Ccb sleuths, including a woman police inspector searched Ragini's entire flat to find if banned drugs were kept at home," Bengaluru joint commissioner of police Sandeep Patil told reporters here.
As the search was underway since morning, Patil did not say if drugs were found in Ragini's house though the sleuths scanned all the rooms, kitchen and flower pots kept in the balcony.
"Details of the search will be given after the raid is completed," said Patil and confirmed that the 30-year-old actress was at home when the sleuths entered her flat with the search warrant.
The search was conducted on a...
- 9/4/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
CrimeThe search comes after the actor’s friend was arrested on Thursday for being involved in drug peddling.Tnm StaffThe Central Crime Branch (Ccb) in Bengaluru carried out a search at the Yehalanka residence of Kannada film star Ragini Dwivedi on Friday morning in connection with a drug case. Sources said cops in two cars arrived at the actor's residence which is within an apartment complex at around 6:30 am in the morning. Ragini was summoned by the police on Thursday but had failed to appear for questioning. Instead, she had said on Twitter that she would appear on Monday, citing that the summons was given at a short notice. She added that the same was communicated to the police through her lawyers. However, police served her a second notice asking her to appear for questioning by Friday itself. Incidentally the search on Friday morning was carried out after the...
- 9/4/2020
- by Soumya
- The News Minute
Asserting that she had nothing to hide, Kannada actress Ragini Dwivedi on Thursday said she had no connection with the alleged drug links in the Sandalwood industry.
"I have nothing to hide and have no connection with unlawful activity being probed by the state central crime branch (Ccb) police and drug links some Kannada actors alleged to have," Ragini Dwivedi said in a statement here.
Expressing inability to appear before the Ccb on Thursday in response to its summons on Wednesday following the drug abuse claims by Kannada film producer Inderjit Lankesh, Ragini Dwivedi said she sought time, as she could not prepare to appear for the probe at a short notice.
"As I consider it my duty to respond to the summons as a citizen, I will appear before it (Ccb) on Monday (September 7) and respond to their questions," said the leading Sandalwood actress.
Ragini Dwivedi, 30, is the first...
"I have nothing to hide and have no connection with unlawful activity being probed by the state central crime branch (Ccb) police and drug links some Kannada actors alleged to have," Ragini Dwivedi said in a statement here.
Expressing inability to appear before the Ccb on Thursday in response to its summons on Wednesday following the drug abuse claims by Kannada film producer Inderjit Lankesh, Ragini Dwivedi said she sought time, as she could not prepare to appear for the probe at a short notice.
"As I consider it my duty to respond to the summons as a citizen, I will appear before it (Ccb) on Monday (September 7) and respond to their questions," said the leading Sandalwood actress.
Ragini Dwivedi, 30, is the first...
- 9/3/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
ControversyCiting a very short notice, Ragini on Twitter said she is committed to appear before the Ccb on Monday morning.Tnm StaffSandalwood actor Ragini Dwivedi who was summoned by the Central Crime Branch in Bengaluru in connection with a drug use case failed to appear before the police on Thursday. The actor was summoned in wake of the Kannada film industry being linked to wide-scale drug abuse. In a series of tweets, Ragini, on Thursday, claimed innocence and said that she will appear before the police on Monday. She said her lawyers had appeared before the police and explained her situation because of which she could not appear before the Ccb on Thursday. I am grateful for all the concern expressed by the public about a notice I received https://t.co/yHsBpREC1M I received it at a very short notice,I was unable to appear today before the Ccb police.
- 9/3/2020
- by Soumya
- The News Minute
Drug abuse case The Central Crime Branch has summoned Ragini and her friend, a government worker, for questioning on Thursday.Tnm StaffThe Bengaluru Police on Wednesday issued a notice to Sandalwood actor Ragini Dwivedi to appear for questioning in connection with the drug abuse case. Joint Commissioner of Police Sandeep Patil, said that Ragini and her friend, who is a government employee, were issued summons. They are to appear at the Central Crime Branch's headquarters in Chamarajpet on Thursday. The Ccb issued these summons after filmmaker Indrajit Lankesh submitted a list of Sandalwood celebrities to the sleuths, claiming that they are avid users of synthetic drugs, Deccan Herald reported. The Ccb suspects that the duo had attended several parties together and are suspected of having consumed drugs. According to the Dh report, Indrajit Lankesh has been summoned for the second time for questioning on Thursday. The Ccb had asked him...
- 9/3/2020
- by Theja
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThis is a remake of the 2015 Malayalam film 'Two Countries'.Aravind ShwethaAdhyaksha in America, directed by Yoganand Muddan, is not a sequel to Sharan's hit film Adhyaksha. There is no connection or continuation to the first part. This is a remake of the 2015 Malayalam film Two Countries, which was also remade in Telugu with Sunil in the lead. A remake film comes with its own pros and cons. With a number of online streaming platforms making their way to every household, there are chances that many people would have already seen the original. That said, the onus is on the filmmakers to weave a tale taking only the important elements from the original and fashioning it to suit the sensibilities of its audience. A too-faithful remake – meaning frame-to-frame copy – is sure to disappoint the audience. Adhyaksha in America is one such remake. Ullas (Sharan) is a wastrel and an opportunist.
- 10/4/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodKomal stars as a cop in the film directed by Shankar Gowda.Digital NativeKempegowda 2, starring Komal as a cop, is gearing up for release on August 9. The trailer of the film is already out and has captured the attention of movie buffs. Also, the lead star’s new look is the talk of tinsel town. Kempegowda 2 has been through the censors and certified with U/A. Talking about the film, producer A Vinodh said in a media interaction, “I wanted to do a movie in Kannada and was introduced to Shankar Gowda and Komal. I liked the subject they were working on and thought it was a good project to be associated with, considering that Shankar is an experienced filmmaker and Komal was returning to the big screens with a complete makeover, in terms of his onscreen image, physique and the genre of cinema. It seemed like a good break...
- 7/23/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film will be directed by Raghu Haasan.Tnm StaffDirector Prem’s The Villain hit the marquee and has completed 50 days at the box office successfully. Being a multi starrer, it has Shiva Rajkumar and Kiccha Sudeep in the lead roles. The Villain’s collections at the box office were good but there were some controversies over it. Shiva Rajkumar’s fans were not happy over the way his role in the film was shaped and eventually, the director, unable to bear the trolls, filed a police complaint. Then came a tweet from Sudeep making sarcastic remarks about the film not being promoted post its release. Putting an end to all these controversies, Prem has begun to concentrate on his next project. He will not be wielding the megaphone for the film Gandhigiri but will be playing the main lead. This film was announced last year but it is taking...
- 11/20/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe writing feels very amateurish and loud.Harish MallyaThere have been countless films made on the issue of terrorism and terror attacks. The significant and major terror incidents have been presented on the silver screen either as docu-dramas or as fictionalized thrillers. However, the subject of terrorism has not been explored much in Kannada films. Upendra had made a film Swasthik way back in 1998 which did not work well as it was considered far ahead of its time. However, unless there is something unique in the narrative, such films end up looking the same. PC Shekar has tried to intertwine the low-intensity bomb blasts that occurred in various parts of Bengaluru city during 2008, with the impact that this has on a family that tries to live a normal life. The uniqueness just lies in the thought but the treatment is very much similar to most of the commercial potboilers, with high style and less substance.
- 10/18/2018
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodBoth films are set to release on October 11, in time for the Dussehra festival holidays.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Villain is one of the hottest film releases in the Kannada film industry this year. Starring Shiva Rajkumar and Kiccha Sudeep in the lead roles and Amy Jackson as the heroine, the film is directed by Prem. Others in the star cast include Srikanth, Mithun Chakraborty and Sruthi Hariharan. Arjun Janya has composed tunes for this flick while Girish R Gowda has cranked the camera and Prakash Irbail has edited it. The film is bankrolled by Cr Manohar under his banner Tanvi – Shanvi Films. A high budget, multi-starrer movie that has been shot abroad, reports say the film will be a visual treat for movie buffs. We also hear that the film has been made on a huge budget, a big portion of which has been allocated for the graphics work. One...
- 10/5/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodInconsistencies plague the movie, and there’s not a moment that lets you enjoy the proceedings.Karthik KeramaluThe trailer for today’s release, Premigalige Mmch, has a few hard-hitting dialogues and B-grade visuals. The movie, too, has them, unfortunately, in large quantities. They are tackily stacked on top of one another. And it gives no breathing space for the viewers to digest them. Ragini Dwivedi, billed as a “special appearance”, actually plays a supporting role. She gets a masala “hero introduction” scene that’s replete with punch dialogues (in the North Karnataka accent as her character hails from that region) and unbelievable fight sequences. She, single-handedly, kicks the derrieres of 10 burly men. Oh, that’s not it. She tells the men who’ve come to rape her (yes, that’s their agenda) that she’s drunk and, yet, she doesn’t lose her balance even once. However, a couple of minutes later, she struggles to stand straight in the commissioner’s office. Wait! Here’s a spoiler. She isn’t brought in for breaking the bones of the dirty criminals; she’s a cop. She has a murder case to solve. The Indian film producers and directors would probably like to give the tag of a “rough-and-tough cop” to Dwivedi’s character (named Jhansi Rani). Malashri was regularly playing such kinds of cops on screen a decade ago. And the audiences were busy purchasing tickets for her movies back then. It looks like the era of Dwivedi’s cop avatar has begun though her box office pull isn’t in the same league as Malashri’s. And that reminds me, I still haven’t introduced you to the Mmch part of the title. Those letters belong to a gang of four women (played by Meghana Raj, Samyukta Hornad, Prathama Prasad, and Deepti). They become friends in the college hostel as they share a room. They wake up at 1 in the morning and yell “Happy Friendship Day”. That’s the bond they are known for. They stand by each other through thick and thin, and, I have to tell you, it’s oddly satisfying to watch these women chase and hunt down the thugs who harass them. These sunshiny bits pass off as cotton-candy entertainment. But the treatment given to the content by writer-director Mussanje Mahesh is full of WhatsApp lessons and preachy messages, and that’s where the interest in wanting to sit till the end of the case (and the movie) dips. He takes the entire first hour to mount a whodunnit, and, then, takes the second hour to narrate the tales of crimes committed against women. Inconsistencies plague the movie, and there’s not a moment that lets you enjoy the proceedings. The film’s best portions are the ones with Jhansi Rani – along with her assistants – trying to piece together the clues that she’s got from different places to put a name and a face to the victim, as the post-mortem examination is simply not enough to give all the answers in one go. Premigalige Mmch, in the times of #MeToo, could have become an exemplary film in Kannada cinema. But it ends up as a shoddy mess that doesn’t deserve even a mention in the same breath as the raging movement. And, before I wrap up, let me walk you through the opening scenes. The students of a Bengaluru-based college are asked to read about the lives of Mmch (Megha, Mala, Chaya, and Harshitha) by a well-meaning lecturer (the four girls were her students once upon a time). She’s got books that have their life-stories in them. I’m sure those students wouldn’t have gone past page 30 if this book were given to them for real. (Disclaimer: This review was not paid for or commissioned by anyone associated with the film. Neither Tnm nor any of its reviewers have any sort of business relationship with the film's producers or any other members of its cast and crew.)...
- 7/13/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
It was reported that director Pv Shekar has roped in Ragini Dwivedi to play the main protagonist in his upcoming film. And now, we have news that the film’s title has been finalised and it will be called The Terrorist. The title was chosen as the film is based on the 2008 serial blasts that rocked Bengaluru. In this movie, Ragini plays Reshma, a strong woman who fights against terrorism while trying to find a non-violent solution to it.
- 11/23/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
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