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<p><strong><span>Q.</span> What is the one thing that <em>Dream Girl</em>&acirc;&#128;&#148;both parts&acirc;&#128;&#148;changed in you?</strong><p>I&rsquo;d like to believe I put women on a pedestal. But of late, through these roles, I have learnt to respect women more. Pooja, the character I played, was different. In <em>Dream Girl</em> (2019), the emphasis was on the voice. <em>Dream Girl 2</em> was tougher&acirc;&#128;&#148;the physicality was not the only challenge, trust me. Pooja made me learn a lot about the craft of acting. That thin line between looking the part and being a caricature wasn&rsquo;t easy. It&rsquo;s a slapstick, commercial film, but we ensured it didn&rsquo;t become vulgar.</p><h3><span>Q.</span> Is it a conscious choice to do cinema that is off-centre? What about commercial concerns?</h3><p>I do want to create clutter-breaking work. This involves consciously choosing to do work that is unconventional, yet relatable. I&rsquo;m glad that&rsquo;s happened for me, right from Vicky Donor (2012). The idea is to do cinema that starts conversations... I feel if the content is strong, audiences will watch it. If we only chase commercial gains and do what&rsquo;s &lsquo;acceptable&rsquo;, we&rsquo;ll limit ourselves.</p><h3><span>Q.</span> Does that also apply to your work as a singer?</h3><p>Oh, absolutely! I yearn for stuff that hasn&rsquo;t been heard before. Doing one song in two-three years makes it that much more important. Music is a purer form of expression, and my passion. So any song I do has to stand out, in terms of meaning, music and expression. My song has to be me!</p><h3><span>Q.</span> Your next few films are mostly sequels or remakes&acirc;&#128;&aelig;</h3><p>You&rsquo;ve done your research! (laughs) Yes, a few of them are, but I&rsquo;m looking forward to them regardless. The challenge with a sequel or remake is to take yourself and the film to the next level. I&rsquo;m also excited about working with new people, talented directors and gifted storytellers like Mudassar Aziz and Dinesh Vijan. I am not telling you more!</p><div class="dottedimg"></div><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Edited By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Shyam Balasubramanian</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Sep 7, 2023</div></div></div></p>


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<p><strong><span style="color:#c0392b;">Q.</span> What is the one thing that <em>Dream Girl</em>—both parts—changed in you?</strong><p>I&rsquo;d like to believe I put women on a pedestal. But of late, through these roles, I have learnt to respect women more. Pooja, the character I played, was different. In <em>Dream Girl</em> (2019), the emphasis was on the voice. <em>Dream Girl 2</em> was tougher—the physicality was not the only challenge, trust me. Pooja made me learn a lot about the craft of acting. That thin line between looking the part and being a caricature wasn&rsquo;t easy. It&rsquo;s a slapstick, commercial film, but we ensured it didn&rsquo;t become vulgar.</p><h3><span style="color:#c0392b;">Q.</span> Is it a conscious choice to do cinema that is off-centre? What about commercial concerns?</h3><p>I do want to create clutter-breaking work. This involves consciously choosing to do work that is unconventional, yet relatable. I&rsquo;m glad that&rsquo;s happened for me, right from Vicky Donor (2012). The idea is to do cinema that starts conversations... I feel if the content is strong, audiences will watch it. If we only chase commercial gains and do what&rsquo;s &lsquo;acceptable&rsquo;, we&rsquo;ll limit ourselves.</p><h3><span style="color:#c0392b;">Q.</span> Does that also apply to your work as a singer?</h3><p>Oh, absolutely! I yearn for stuff that hasn&rsquo;t been heard before. Doing one song in two-three years makes it that much more important. Music is a purer form of expression, and my passion. So any song I do has to stand out, in terms of meaning, music and expression. My song has to be me!</p><h3><span style="color:#c0392b;">Q.</span> Your next few films are mostly sequels or remakes&acirc;&#128;&aelig;</h3><p>You&rsquo;ve done your research! (laughs) Yes, a few of them are, but I&rsquo;m looking forward to them regardless. The challenge with a sequel or remake is to take yourself and the film to the next level. I&rsquo;m also excited about working with new people, talented directors and gifted storytellers like Mudassar Aziz and Dinesh Vijan. I am not telling you more!</p><div class="dottedimg"></div><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Edited By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Shyam Balasubramanian</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Sep 7, 2023</div></div></div></p>


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Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Thursday said that the party did not agree with the remark made by DMK leader A Raja on Sanatana Dharma. 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will oversee the preparations of the G20 Summit in Delhi and will be briefed on it right after he returns from Indonesia where he attended the ASEAN-India Summit. 

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PM Modi to review preparations for G20 Summit

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin broke his silence on his son’s ‘Sanatana Dharma’ remarks. 

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Udhayanidhi Stalin had likened the Sanatana Dharma with dengue and malaria. On Thursday, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai termed DMK as 'Dengue Malaria Kosu'. 

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A Raja, on Thursday, fueled the controversy surrounding Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatana Dharma, saying it should be compared to "diseases having social stigma".

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Speaking at the ASEAN-India Summit held in Indonesia on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India extends full support for ASEAN centrality, which advocates that the bilateral body should be the primary forum for dialogue and cooperation among Southeast Asian countries. "ASEAN is a central pillar of India's 'Act East' policy," he said, while emphasizing that the group has "a key role in India's Indo-Pacific strategy".

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India fully supports ASEAN centrality: PM Modi at Indonesia Summit

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'Jawan' hit the big screen today, September 7, 2023. Fans across the nation are celebrating Shah Rukh Khan's film release.

Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' releases on September 7.

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Over a week after a leopard was caught on the Tirumala walkway in Andhra Pradesh, forest officials captured a fifth leopard from the area on Thursday morning.

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Watch: Leopard captured on Tirumala walkway, fifth in a month

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot was greeted with chants of “Modi, Modi” when he stopped his convoy to interact with a gathering of young people in Bhilwara.

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Lionel Messi, despite a challenging club season with PSG, is a strong contender for an eighth Ballon d'Or. His emotional 2022 World Cup win erased doubts about his legendary status. While PSG lacked silverware, Messi's individual performance was unparalleled, earning him the Golden Ball. His World Cup feats put him in the company of the greatest in history. At PSG, he showed promise before the disruptions. Now at Inter Miami, he's continued to shine. His main competition for the 2023 Ballon d'Or is Erling Haaland, but Messi's impact in critical moments, like the World Cup, sets him apart. 

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