Lady Gaga says her fiance Michael Polansky is her ‘best friend’

Los Angeles, Oct 1 (IANS) Singer-actress Lady Gaga has talked about how “everything” changed when she fell in love with fiance Michael Polansky, whom she calls her best friend.She told People magazine: “I just love my fiancé so much. He’s my best friend. He’s my partner, and I just feel like when you are with your best friend, everything changes.”The couple have collaborated on her new record ‘Harlequin’, which is also a companion album to upcoming movie ‘Joker: Folie a Deux’.

The 38-year-old singer said that it “just felt right” for this to be the first project together.

She said: “It’s just the first time that we decided to fully just go into it and do it. It just felt right. We were both so excited. We were all warmed up and ready to go.”Gaga recently said that she thought her businessman beau was joking when he proposed, because he chose to pop the question on April Fool’s Day, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Speaking on ‘The Graham Norton Show’, she said: “He proposed on April 1st, and I thought he was joking. Then when we went to the Olympics, we were filmed saying hello to the Prime Minister (Gabriel Attal) and I was caught on camera saying, ‘This is my fiancé’. I had wanted to keep it a secret!”In August, a source revealed that Gaga and Michael are “already thinking about wedding plans”.The loved-up couple are actually weighing up the idea of tying the knot in Europe.

The ‘Poker Face’ hitmaker and her beau hope to get married “sooner than later”.A source said: “They are already thinking about wedding plans and talking about possibly having a destination wedding in Europe. They’d love to get married sooner than later and both want to start a family.”

Naga Chaitanya’s “Thandel”: A Cinematic Journey of Transformation

Naga Chaitanya’s upcoming film, Thandel, is poised to be a significant milestone in his career. The actor has undergone a remarkable physical and emotional transformation to portray the role of a fisherman from Srikakulam. His dedication to the character is evident in his meticulous research, which includes mastering the local dialect and adapting his body language to match the fishermen’s mannerisms.

Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, Thandel is inspired by real-life events, and the production team is committed to authenticity. The film prominently features the ancient Sri Mukhalingam Shiva temple, a cultural landmark of Srikakulam, adding depth to the portrayal of the Maha Shivaratri festival. The filmmakers have meticulously recreated the festival scenes to capture the rituals and grandeur of the celebrations.

A highlight of the film is a visually stunning Shivaratri song, filmed on an unprecedented scale with thousands of dancers. Composed by Devi Sri Prasad, this devotional track is not only the most expensive piece in the film, costing a staggering 4 crores, but also holds profound significance for Naga Chaitanya. The song is expected to blend spirituality with cinematic spectacle, delivering an emotionally resonant experience.

Choreographed by Sekhar Master, the song features Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in traditional attire, performing the Shiva Thandavam. The awe-inspiring visuals and the grand scale of the production reflect the filmmakers’ commitment to delivering a top-notch cinematic experience. Produced under the Geetha Arts banner by Bunny Vas and presented by Allu Aravind, Thandel is nearing the completion of its shoot, promising to be a cinematic journey of transformation and spiritual resonance.