Mumbai: Versatile actor Arvind Swamy, who has ruled the Southern film industry for a long time, says he hopes to wield the megaphone soon.”I have plans to get into direction. Yes, I have written two scripts that I will be directing soon in a year or so. I am not sure whether it will be in Hindi or Tamil,” Arvind told IANS.
Arvind, who made his Bollywood debut with Mani Ratnam’s 1992 film “Roja”, is returning to the Hindi film world with debutant director Tanuj Bhramar’s upcoming film “Dear Dad”The actor feels now audiences have changed and they are more receptive to new ideas.”I was not working for a while, but now I wanted to come back and enjoy my work.
These days audiences have also changed… They are more receptive to new ideas. I didn’t want to do the regular films. Now, it’s my time to choose films with so many options that I have,” he said. “Dear Dad” is a bitter-sweet coming-of-age story involving a father-son duo — 14 year old Shivam and his 45-year-old father Nitin Swaminathan.
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Mahesh Babu and Namrata: A Timeless Love Story
The love story of Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar is one of the most heartwarming and inspiring tales in South Indian cinema. Unlike many celebrity romances, theirs did not begin with drama or publicity. It started simply and gradually blossomed into a strong, lasting relationship.
Mahesh Babu was at the early stage of his acting career, while Namrata was already a well-known face after winning the Miss India title and acting in Hindi films. Their paths first crossed in 1999 during the Telugu film Vamsi, which was Mahesh’s debut as a hero and Namrata’s first Telugu project. At that time, they were complete strangers.
During the shooting in 2000, their interactions increased, and what began as a casual acquaintance slowly developed into a deep friendship. By the end of the shoot, their friendship quietly transformed into love. Despite a four-year age difference, with Namrata being older, Mahesh valued her maturity, while Namrata admired his simplicity and dedication. Their bond grew on trust, respect, and mutual understanding.
The couple kept their relationship private for a long time. Mahesh initially shared the news only with his sister and didn’t inform his parents immediately, aiming to protect their love from unnecessary attention. In 2004, they went public with their relationship, and on February 10, 2005, they married in Mumbai in a traditional Telugu ceremony.
After marriage, Namrata stepped away from films to focus on family life. They were blessed with a son, Gautam Krishna, in 2006, and a daughter, Sitara, in 2012. Like any couple, they faced challenges, but their unwavering support for each other strengthened their bond. Today, Mahesh and Namrata are admired as an ideal couple, showing that love, patience, trust, and family values can turn a simple beginning into a lifelong partnership.
