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Neha Chauhan: I like acting, but I want to direct more

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Neha Chauhan: I like acting, but I want to direct more

Actress Neha Chauhan, who made her acting debut in LSD: Love Sex and Dhokha (2010), claims that she never considered becoming a front-of-the-camera star and that she originally moved to Mumbai to pursue a career in directing. The actor, who was last seen as a political strategist in Maharani-2, said, “I have heard about destiny, but I have seen it play out in my life.

“When I moved from Indore, I did not have any acting dreams,” the young person recalls. In actuality, I had never considered being an actress! I completed a direction course before coming here to direct. I was asked to act by Dibakar (Banerjee, the director) in a matter of months, but I declined! Then I became involved with the casting of the same movie and production process. Finally, I agreed to act and it turned out to be a cult film.”

She switched between directions. Letters to Dharavi (2011), which is based on a unique method used by postmen to distribute mail, was written and directed by myself.


Chauhan was involved in numerous initiatives. “For me, there was never a break. I performed as the lead in two Tamil and one Haryanvi movies, worked on a Telugu film with an ensemble cast, performed in theatre with Pramod Pathak, appeared in commercials, and was involved in numerous web projects, such as Humorously Yours, It’s Not That Simple, Shaitani Haveli, and Inside Edge. I therefore never went unemployed, but now that OTT has taken off, it’s much more common. I simply want to keep up the enthusiasm.

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She hasn’t been interested in TV though. “Scripts without a beginning and an end don’t interest me, and I know I won’t be able to give them right, so why get involved prematurely and regret it later? I agree that working in television pays well, but money can’t be the primary driving force.

Her desire to direct has finally begun to materialise. “At the moment, my mind, body, and soul are wholly devoted to performing, but I have a gnawing need to start directing once more. I’ll start with the short films I’ve written and use my acting talents and background working with renowned directors like Satish Kaushik, Dibakar, and Shubhash Kapoor. Most likely, something will occur in a year.

She has a good connection to UP. “My mother is from Moradabad, and my father is from Bijnor. I was born in Nigeria, yet I later lived in Faridabad and Indore for the majority of my life. I shot the movie Kaagaz in Lucknow’s surroundings in 2019 and am currently filming another series (Moonlight) in the state capital.

Additionally, she will return to Rocket Boys in the upcoming season.

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“I am pleased to say that I enjoy working with the folks I do. I don’t have high expectations, and I just strive to set a little bit higher standards with each assignment. She claims that it’s a wonderful experience to embody and maintain the persona throughout the days of filming.

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

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HBO defends JK Rowling’s involvement in Harry Potter series despite problematic stance on transgender community

JK Rowling, whose Harry Potter book franchise gave Warner Bros a blockbuster film franchise, is also associated with its upcoming HBO series.

JK Rowling has remained decidedly steadfast on her controversial stance on the transgender community. In a statement to Variety, HBO explained why the author is still involved in its upcoming series on Harry Potter despite her problematic gender politics. (Also Read: This Oscar-nominated actor lost out on Luna Lovegood role in Harry Potter, says how it ‘stayed with me over the years’)

What HBO said

“We are proud to once again tell the story of Harry Potter — the heartwarming books that speak to power of friendship, resolve and acceptance. JK Rowling has a right to express her personal views. We will remain focused on the development of the new series, which will only benefit from her involvement,” HBO’s statement stated.

It also added that its parent company Warner Bros “been working with JK Rowling and in the Harry Potter business for over 20 years” and “her contribution has been invaluable.” The report also states that HBO chief Casey Bloys informed the media at an event on November 12 that JK Rowling was “very, very involved in the process selecting the writer and the director,” and her anti-trans statements “haven’t affected the casting or hiring of writers or productions staff.”

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A couple of days before that, Rowling had shared a screenshot of a tweet by an X user who wrote, “My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined” when the author had revealed that she’s “very involved” in the Harry Potter series. Rowling wrote along with the screenshot, “I’ve only just seen this response to me saying I’m very involved in the Harry Potter TV show and I think I’ve pulled something laughing.”

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Warner Bros launched an open casting call for the leads Harry, Hermoine and Ron, who were played by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, respectively, in the eight-part movie franchise.

The series will most likely go ahead with newcomers for the top three characters and mix it with veterans for the adult cast, like the movie franchise, which featured Richard Harris as Dumbledore and roped in Michael Gambon after his death. Late star Maggie Smith played Professor McGonagall, and Alan Rickman starred as Professor Snape.

Mark Rylance, 64, who won an Academy Award for best supporting actor in 2016 for his work in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, is reportedly at the top of the casting wishlist to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

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