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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Mahesh Babu with his father Krishna

How Mahesh Babu's father's demand paved a way for Venkatesh's acting debut

Mahesh Babu's father, superstar Krishna was the first choice for K Raghavendra Rao's Kaliyuga Pandavulu. But Venkatesh made his acting debut after Krishna walked out of it due to some reason.

Apr 22, 2020

PSPK 26 title titled Vakeel Saab and Pawan Kalyan's first look released

'Vakeel Saab' makers to add action scene to introduce Pawan Kalyan?

Director Sriram Venu has reportedly planned to action scene in his upcoming movie Vakeel Saab. Power star Pawan Kalyan said to be introduced with a terrific action episode in the movie.

Apr 22, 2020

Upendra's first look in Kabza

Telugu audience has given thumbs-up to Upendra's first look in Kabza: Director R Chandru

Director R Chandru is glad that Telugu audience has given a thumbs-up to real star Upendra's first look in Kabza. He says that his performance and the story will be the biggest highlights of the film.

Apr 21, 2020

Ram Charan

After Jr NTR, his RRR co-star Ram Charan shares his wife Upasana's work load [Video]

After Junior NTR, Ram Charan accepted RRR director SS Rajamouli's challenge and nominated Trivikram Srinivas, Ranveer Singh, Rana Daggubati and Sharwanand for #BetheREALMAN challenge.

Apr 21, 2020

Ram Gopal Varma and US President Donald J Trump

RGV on Donald Trump's charges on China: He's stupidly festering conspiracy theories

Ram Gopal Varma aka RGV has spoken about US President Donald Trump's charges on China on the origin of the deadly coronavirus.

Apr 21, 2020

Junior NTR performs task of #BetheREALMAN challenge

Jr NTR challenges Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh and Koratala Siva for #BetheREALMAN

Junior NTR accepted SS Rajamouli's challenge of #BetheREALMAN and fulfilled the acting of sharing his wife's work load. He has challenged Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, Venkatesh and Koratala Siva.

Apr 21, 2020

Ronit Roy shows how to make mask at home

How to make face mask at home? Watch Ronit Roy's video to save yourself from coronavirus

Bollywood actor Ronit Roy has released a video to demonstrate how a person can protect themself from corona with a T-Shirt.

Apr 21, 2020

Shah Rukh Khan

This is how Shah Rukh Khan reacts to fans' questions on Salman's song and advice to quit smoking

Shah Rukh Khan was seen thrilling his fans with his funny replies to their questions on his next film, Salman Khan's song, and his suggestions to quit smoking during his live chat sessions with his Twitter followers.

Apr 20, 2020

Pawan Kalyan and Renu Desai in Badri

Renu Desai thanks 'Badri' director Puri Jagannadh for precious gifts - Akira and Aadya

Renu Desai is excited on the completion of 20 years in the film industry. She is thankful for director Puri Jagannadh for giving the first opportunity to make her acting debut with Pawan Kalyan's Badri.

Apr 20, 2020

Pawan Kalyan and Renu Desai in Badri

Pawan Kalyan fans object ex-wife Renu Desai sharing throwback pics on 20 years of 'Badri'

Pawan Kalyan fans questioned his ex-wife Renu Desai sharing throwback pictures of Badri on its 20th anniversary. In reply, the actress said that the film is very important for her and it is necessary to recall it.

Apr 20, 2020

Chiranjeevi

When Chiranjeevi revealed his first crush with his biology teacher and writing love letter [Throwback]

Megastar Chiranjeevi, one of the most dignified actors of the Telugu film industry, opens up about his romantic life and first crush.

Apr 20, 2020

Gopichand in Chanakya

Gopichand on playing villain in Rajinikanth's Annaatthe: I turned down Siva's proposal

Telugu actor Gopichand has opened up on reports that he is playing a villain in Rajinikanth's 168th movie Annaatthe, which is directed by Siva, and said that he politely turned down his proposal.

Apr 19, 2020

Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn requests for blood from people recovered from Covid-19; Chiranjeevi donates

Ajay Devgn says that a person recovered from COVID-19 is a corona warrior and that he should donate his blood for plasma therapy.

Apr 19, 2020

Acclaimed Telugu directors' get-together

Kabir Singh director's challenge to SS Rajamouli: 'Be the real man'

Kabir Singh director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has kickstarted a new initiative of sharing the work load of women during the lockdown and challenged ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli to be the real man.

Apr 19, 2020

Chiranjeevi flouts social distancing to have breakfast with Pawan Kalyan, Nagababu, sister and mother

Chiranjeevi flouts social distancing rules to have breakfast with Pawan Kalyan, Nagababu, sister and mother

Chiranjeevi served a mega treat for his mega fans on Sunday. He has shared a photo of him having breakfast with his mother, brothers Pawan Kalyan and Nagababu and sister Vijaya Durga.

Apr 19, 2020

Allu Arjun and the Indian flag in the Swiss Alps

Thank you Switzerland: Allu Arjun on its very touching gesture

Allu Arjun took to Twitter to thank the spectacular scenery and for showing solidarity for India in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Apr 19, 2020

Junir NTR and Sameera Reddy in Ashok

Sameera Reddy on her love affair with Junior NTR: I was forced to leave Telugu cinema [Throwback video]

In an interview, actress Sameera Reddy had denied the reports about her love affair with Junior NTR. She was so fed up with the rumours her relationship that she left the Telugu cinema.

Apr 17, 2020

Dil Raju distributes protective masks and sanitizers to the police in Hyderabad.

'Vakeel Saab' producer on giving masks and sanitisers to police, says 'It's our duty to protect our protectors'

Producer Dil Raju, who is now bankrolling Pawan Kalyan's Vakeel Saab, distributed protective masks and sanitisers to the police in Hyderabad. He said that it is our duty to protect our protectors.

Apr 17, 2020

Pawan Kalyan in Vakeel Saab

Pawan Kalyan gives this assurance to 'worried' Vakeel Saab producer Dil Raju

Producer Dil Raju is worried about the shooting of his upcoming movie Vakeel Saab. But power star Pawan Kalyan has assured him that he would complete its shoot before taking up his next film.

Apr 17, 2020

Losliya Mariyanesan

Losliya Mariyanesan's intimate bedroom video leak: Bigg Boss Tamil 3 opens up on controversy

Srilankan news presenter Losliya Mariyanesan, who hogged the limelight with Bigg Boss Tamil 3, has given a vague response to rumours about her intimate bedroom video, which was recently leaked.

Apr 17, 2020

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