‘Dil Chahta Hai’ actress Sonali Kulkarni praises her ‘Love Sitara’ co-star Sobhita

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Actress Sonali Kulkarni, known for her outstanding performance in ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ and ‘Well Done Abba’ has showered praises for her ‘Love Sitara’ co-actress Sobhita Dhulipala.In a conversation, Sonali spoke about Sobhita and applauded her for her charming performance and her kind nature. Sonali said, “Sobhita is an extremely intelligent person, a voracious reader, and a very gentle human being. It was a pleasure to work with her,”

The ‘Taxi No. 9211’ fame actress also shared her thoughts about Sobhita’s iconic character from her series ‘Made In Heaven’. Sonali said, “I couldn’t believe she is the same actor who plays Tara in Made In Heaven. That was an excellent performance, and this is totally different. I am really looking forward to her career. I hope she does well and makes all of us proud”.

‘Love Sitara’ is helmed by Vandana Kataria who is best known as a production designer for cult-films like ‘Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! helmed by Dibakar Banerjee and ‘Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!”The drama film featured Sobhita Dhulipala, Rajeev Siddhartha, Sonali Kulkarni, B. Jayashree, Virginia Rodrigues, Sanjay Bhutiani, Tamara Dsouza and Rijul Ray in pivotal roles.

The music of the film was composed by Sangeet-Siddharth and background music was done by Shrikanth Sriram. The project was bankrolled by Ronnie Screwvala under the banner of RSVP Films which is currently available for streaming on ZEE5.On the work front, Sonali has other projects in the pipeline that include, ‘Hazaar Vela Sholay Pahilela Manus’, ‘Manvat Murders’, ‘Hello Knock Knock – Kaun Hai?’ and ‘Ravan Calling’ simultaneously.

On the other hand, Sobhita Dhulipala was previously featured in the American action-thriller ‘Monkey Man’ helmed by ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ fame actor Dev Patel.The film also featured Pitobash, Sikandar Kher, Makarand Deshpande, Ashwini Kalsekar, Vipin Sharma, Adithi Kalkunte, Sharlto Copley and renowned tabla artist Zakir Hussain in a special cameo role.

A Controversial Question and a United Industry Response

During the recent promotion of “Mathu Vadalara 2,” Ravi Shankar, a key figure from Mythri Movie Makers, was confronted with a sensitive question that had been circulating in the Telugu film industry. The query centered on the alleged involvement of Icon Star Allu Arjun and director Sukumar in the case involving popular choreographer Jani. It was claimed that a “big hero” had offered support to the victim by promising them work in upcoming films.

When asked about the allegations, Ravi Shankar maintained a neutral stance, emphasizing that the personal matters between the victim and Jani Master should be addressed privately. He clarified that the victim had been hired as an additional choreographer for their film “Mathu Vadalara 2” and would continue her role throughout the filmmaking process.

Addressing the specific claims about Allu Arjun and Sukumar’s involvement, Ravi Shankar asserted that the “big hero” in question would not interfere in such matters. He stated that the hero’s primary focus is on the professional aspects of filmmaking, including ensuring that the choreography meets the required standards. Ravi Shankar emphasized that the hero would not be influenced by personal disputes and would maintain a professional relationship with all parties involved.

The controversy surrounding the Jani case sparked discussions within the Telugu film industry. To address concerns and provide reassurance, actress Jhansi, representing the Film Chamber, stepped forward with a public statement. She assured the public that the industry stands united on this issue and that the victim has received support from several prominent figures, including a big director, at least two producers, and a big hero. Jhansi emphasized the industry’s commitment to supporting talented individuals and ensuring their well-being.

The allegations against Allu Arjun and Sukumar in the Jani case raised significant concerns within the Telugu film industry. While Ravi Shankar’s response sought to clarify the situation and distance the involved parties from the controversy, the industry’s united stand as expressed by Jhansi provided reassurance to the public. The incident highlights the importance of addressing sensitive issues with empathy and ensuring the well-being of all individuals involved.