Shekhar H Hooli

Articles by Shekhar H Hooli

Having started out as a Lecturer in English in various colleges in Dharwad and Bangalore, Shekhar began his journalism career with MacMillan India. He worked with Oneindia (Filmibeat) for seven years before joining IB Times India in 2014. He interviews actors, directors, producers and technicians and heads the team that covers Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi film industries. A post graduate in English from Karnataka University, Shekhar has nearly nine years of experience in online journalism.

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Lakshmi's NTR

RGV's Lakshmi's NTR release postponed again: Is CBFC/TDP responsible for this delay?

Director Ram Gopal Varma (RGV) has once again postponed the release of Lakshmi's NTR. Fingers are apparently being pointed at Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for this delay.

Mar 19, 2019

Yash with Sumalatha and Darshan

Darshan and Yash bond at Sumalatha Ambareesh's press meet [Video]

Challenging star Darshan and rocking star Yash, who are considered arch-rivals, kept aside their differences to support Sumalatha Ambareesh and their bonding surprised many at her press meet.

Mar 18, 2019

Rashmi Gautam

Anchor Rashmi Gautam's car accident: Pedestrian severely injured in Visakhapatnam

Jabardasth and Dhee fame anchor Rashmi Gautam has landed in trouble after her new car hit a pedestrian, who is severely injured and undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

Mar 18, 2019

Sivaji Raja and Naresh

Sivaji Raja warns newly elected MAA president Naresh against taking oath before March 31

Sivaji Raja, the president of Movie Artiste Association (MAA), reportedly threatened Naresh saying that he would move court if he holds the swearing-in ceremony before March 31.

Mar 18, 2019

Lakshmi's NTR

Lakshmi's NTR censorship controversy: Why did RGV take U-turn after rant against CBFC?

Director Ram Gopal Varma was fuming after CBFC declined to certify Lakshmi's NTR for release. He had also announced on Sunday that he will drag the board to the court.

Mar 18, 2019

Producer Rakesh Reddy with Ram Gopal Varma

Rakesh Reddy's sensational comment on Jagan's YSRCP funding RGV's Lakshmi's NTR

Producer Rakesh Reddy made a sensational comment on Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP (Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party) funding RGV's Lakshmi's NTR. He said that no party will give money, but take it from others.

Mar 18, 2019

Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's kissing scene in Dear Comrade

Dear Comrade teaser review: Vijay-Rashmika kissing scene receives flak from audience

Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's lip kissing scene featured in the teaser of Dear Comrade has not gone down well with some audience, who have blasted the couple for it on social media.

Mar 17, 2019

Lakshmi's NTR

Did Chandrababu Naidu really offer Rs 50 crore to RGV to stop Lakshmi's NTR release? [Video]

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu reportedly offered Rs 50 crore to RGV aka Ram Gopal Varma to stop the release of Lakshmi's NTR, but the latter rejected this deal.

Mar 17, 2019

Amitabh Bachchan with Kichcha Sudeep and director Surender Reddy on Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa sets

Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa shoot wrapped up: Amitabh, Sudeep and Surender's emotional messages, photos

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Kichcha Sudeep and director Surender Reddy could not stop emotional messages and photos after wrapping up the shooting of Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy.

Mar 17, 2019

DVV Danayya at RRR movie press meet

What? DVV Danayya could have earned Rs 100 crore by walking out of SS Rajamouli's RRR?

Producer DVV Danayya has made shocking revelation that he was offered Rs 100 crore to give up SS Rajamouli's upcoming movie RRR starring Junior NTR and Ram Charan, but he rejected this deal.

Mar 15, 2019

Mahesh Babu in Maharshi

Mahesh Babu's Maharshi lands in problem after light man died on the sets

Maharshi starring Mahesh Babu has landed in problem after a light man died while erecting a set in Annapurna Studios and his co-works held a protest against the producer demanding compensation.

Mar 15, 2019

Lakshmi's NTR

TDP demands ban on Lakshmi's NTR release: Here is Election Commission's first response

The CEO of Election Commission, Rajat Kumar has finally responded on Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) complaint, seeking a ban on the release of Ram Gopal Varma's upcoming film Lakshmi's NTR.

Mar 15, 2019

SS Rajamouli at RRR press meet

Was Mahesh Babu considered for Alluri Sitarama's role in SS Rajamouli's RRR? [Video]

Director SS Rajamouli has opened up on considering superstar Mahesh Babu for the role of Alluri Sitarama Raju in his upcoming movie RRR before he roped in Ram Charan for it.

Mar 15, 2019

Where Is The Venkatalakshmi

Where is the Venkatalakshmi review and rating by audience and critics: Live updates

Where is the Venkatalakshmi review live updates: Director Kishore Kumaar's Telugu movie WITV is a horror comedy thriller movie starring Raai Laxmi, Praveen, Madhunandan, Brahmaji, Pujita Ponnada and Gemini Suresh.

Mar 15, 2019

Renu Desai

This is how Pawan Kalyan's ex-wife Renu Desai responded to troller's cuss word

Actress-turned-TV host Renu Desai, the ex-wife of power star Pawan Kalyan, has heavily come down heavily on a netizen after he used the F-word in his comment on her show Annadatha Sukhibhava.

Mar 14, 2019

Junior NTR and Ram Charan at RRR press meet

I hope it won't be affected by malevolent glare: Jr NTR on his friendship with Ram Charan

Young tiger Junior NTR said that mega power star Ram Charan, his co-star in RRR, is a very good friend and he hopes their friendship will remain intact for ever and it will not be affected by malevolent glare.

Mar 14, 2019

Samantha and Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas in Alludu Seenu

Samantha Akkineni says no to Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas

Actress Samantha Akkineni is not interested to play the female lead opposite Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas in RX 100 fame director Ajay Bhupathi's upcoming movie Mahasamudram.

Mar 14, 2019

Jr NTR, SS Rajamouli and Ram Charan on RRR movie sets

RRR movie press meet live: Rajamouli confirms Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Samuthikarani, Daisy Edgar Jones' roles

RRR movie press meet live streaming: Director SS Rajamouli has finally cleared air sourrounding the story of RRR, the roles of Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, Samuthikarani, Daisy Edgar Jones and the release date of the movie.

Mar 14, 2019

Sri Reddy and Junior NTR

Sri Reddy sends feeler to Junior NTR for Bigg Boss Telugu 3 entry?

Actress Sri Reddy is apparently sending feelers to actor-turned-TV show host Junior NTR to get an entry in to the house of Bigg Boss Telugu season 3, which is likely go on air in the mid of this year.

Mar 14, 2019

sameera-reddy-marriage

Pregnant Sameera Reddy asks trolls: Was your mom hot when you came out?

Actress Sameera Reddy, who is pregnant with Akshai Varde's second child, has come down heavily on trollers for body-shaming her and asked whether their mother was hot when she was pregnant.

Mar 13, 2019

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