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May Calamawy, Moon Knight actress: My parents wanted me to marry and have children by a certain age

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May Calamawy, Moon Knight actress: My parents wanted me to marry and have children by a certain age

May Calamawy, an Egyptian-Palestinian, was offered a life filled with all the stereotypes that come with being a woman, but she refused and chose to do things her own way. And it hasn’t been a simple journey.

“Growing up (as a girl) in the Middle East, there is so much deep conditioning,” says the author. Calamawy confesses, “Like my parents wanted me to look a certain way, work in a certain field, get married, and have children by a certain age.”

She is currently busy spinning her web of stardom in the West, but she did study industrial design at her father’s request at one point. She began by booking short film roles, taking baby steps toward her family’s approval.

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“I’ve defied every conditioning.” ‘No, I’m going to do it my way,’ I said. And it’s difficult because you doubt yourself, second-guess yourself, and wonder aloud, “Am I doing it right?” “Everyone I know is doing it the other way,” says the 35-year-old, who is glad she trusted her instincts and followed her dream to Hollywood.

“It was a huge blessing for me.” That’s something I’m glad I did. However, I’d like to point out that there is no such thing as right or wrong. It’s more of a case of doing whatever you want and figuring out what you want. Stick to it, whatever it is. Don’t live for the sake of others. And that’s just the main thing I’d like to see more women do (in showbiz and in general),” continues the actor, who was most recently seen in the web series Moon Knight.

Calamawy finally got her chance to trace her roots onscreen when she chose the role of an Arab woman in Ramy, after small roles in TV shows like Madame Secretary, The Long Road Home, The Brave, and FBI. She took another step in the right direction when she starred as the first Arab leading lady in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Moon Knight, a superhero film that incorporates Egyptian culture and mythology.

“It was really important for me to show Egypt in an authentic way,” she says of the same. And it was brought by Mohamed Diab (writer). It is critical to collaborate with people who are native to the region, who have lived there for a long time and are intimately familiar with the area.

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Acting is more than a hobby for her; it’s also a form of therapy. “It’s always a challenge, and it’s intimidating at first. I had to learn how to believe in myself, trust my instincts, and speak up, just as I did with Moon Knight.”

What exactly do you mean? “Because I’d be in a room full of men, and my co-stars are all very strong men with a lot of experience (in the industry).” I had to work hard to keep up. It was inconvenient. Because my natural instinct is to ask, “Can you assist me?” ‘Or could you just show me how to do it?’ I did have moments where I inquired, but I also decided to figure it out on my own. That has aided me as well.

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Nani spills the beans on chatter in WhatsApp group with Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Rana Daggubati: ‘Somebody’s always reacting

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Nani spills the beans on chatter in WhatsApp group with Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Rana Daggubati: ‘Somebody’s always reacting

In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Tollywood actor Nani revealed that he has a WhatsApp group with other actors, including Ram Charan, Jr NTR, and Rana Daggubati, where they discuss their latest films. However, Nani admitted that the group is not very active now, as some people’s numbers changed. He stated that the idea was just to have a “friends group.

Nani, a successful actor, has recently starred in films like Shyam Singha Roy, Ante Sundaraniki, Dasara, Hi Nanna, and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram. He will star in Sailesh Kolanu’s HIT: The Third Case, playing Arjun Sarkaar IPS, a police officer who goes undercover to bust a murder ring. Srinidhi Shetty will make her Tollywood debut with HIT 3, which stars Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh.

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Nani is also shooting for The Paradise with Srikanth Odela, their second film together after Dasara. An insider claims that Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal are allegedly “hooking up” while remaining free to date others. They have worked hard to keep their relationship discreet, with only a small circle of people even knowing they were friends, let alone hooking up.

Pedro Pascal has refuted rumors about dating Aniston, stating that they are good friends and have a lot of respect for each other as artists. There is no romance between Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal, and their relationship is strictly platonic and they are not dating and they also need to work. Nani also mentioned that he has put the group on mute because constant.

In the meantime, Nani is also working on her second film, The Paradise, with Srikanth Odela Brahmaji, and Maganti Srinath. The film will be released on May 1 not with an agenda. He put the group on mute because people constantly react to something Actor Nani, known for his candid personality and humorous remarks, recently opened up about the WhatsApp group he.

Shares with some of Tollywood’s biggest stars—Ram Charan, Jr NTR, and Rana Daggubati. In a fun and light-hearted conversation, Nani spilled the beans on what goes on behind the scenes there’s always someone responding in their celebrity WhatsApp group reactions and work.

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During a recent interview, Nani was asked about his interactions with his peers, and he couldn’t resist talking about the group chat that keeps him entertained. “Somebody’s always reacting in that group, and it’s never a dull moment,” Nani shared, with a chuckle. “Whether it’s a funny meme, a random comment, or something happening in our professional lives.

The group chat, which includes some of the most high-profile names in the South Indian film industry, has become a platform for them to bond, share jokes, and stay updated on each other’s lives. “We don’t always talk about films or work. Sometimes, it’s just us goofing around or catching up. It’s a really fun space,” Nani added The camaraderie among these actors is not.

Limited to their WhatsApp exchanges. The stars, who have worked together in various capacities, share mutual respect and a great sense of humor. Their group chat is a testament to the fun and playful side of Tollywood’s A-list stars While they may appear serious on screen, Nani’s revelation shows that these actors enjoy a relaxed and informal dynamic off-screen.

It’s clear that their WhatsApp group serves as a way to stay connected and share moments of joy, away from the limelight Tollywood star personality, recently opened up about the lively WhatsApp group he shares with some the biggest names in the industry NTR, and Rana Daggubati. The group, which

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