Chinmayi Sripaada at Conclave South: Radha Ravi and Vairamuthu have banned me from working
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Chinmayi Sripaada, Rima Kallingal and producer G Dhananjayan spoke at length about OTT platforms, the theatre vs OTT debate, and what work was like during the pandemic. Chinmayi also spoke about being banned from working in the Tamil film industry.
Day 1 of the India Today Conclave South saw celebrities such as Chinmayi Sripaada, Rima Kallingal and producer G Dhananjayan opening up about working through the pandemic, the rise of OTT platforms, and how the Covid-19 pandemic affected the lives of producers and character artists. Actor-producer Rima Kallingal, playback singer and voice artist Chinmayi Sripaada and producer G Dhananjayan spoke during a session titled Social Discourse - Lockdown Lessons: Performance in a Pandemic.
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Vir Das shared why roast-style hosting like Ricky Gervais or Conan O'Brien at international award shows rarely works in India. He said star egos and industry power dynamics make it difficult for comedians to openly joke about top actors.
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna shared colourful glimpses from their Haldi ceremony. Rashmika shared that the celebration felt like Haldi + Holi and was filled with games, colours, and family traditions.
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