Priyanka Chopra has always believed in supporting a good cause. Of late,
the sensitive actress has been creating awareness about leprosy. So, how is the
lady, who’s known to have airtight schedules, making time for such causes? “I
take my social responsibilities very seriously and believe that when you really
want to do something, you can always find time for it. If I can help a good
cause by supporting it, I always find the time,” says PC. Priyanka’s heart is
surely in the right place!
Neha Dhupia is indebted to Priyadarshan. Not only did he give her a role
in De Dhana Dhan, but he also showed deep concern for her when she suffered a
mishap. During the crucial climax scene — in which all actors were supposed to
float around in neck deep water — Neha tripped and fell down. She hurt herself
badly and sprained her neck. Since the production had kept a doctor on standby,
she was attended to immediately. However, out of deep concern for her, Priyan
stalled the shooting for two hours and sat beside her because she was in pain.
Explains Neha, “I was taken aback. Priyan sir didn’t have to sit with me. I kept
telling him that I was fine and that he should start shooting, but he was
adamant and said ‘we will start after
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Though he is the son of famous producer A M Ratnam, things weren’t as easy as it
seems for actor Ravi Krishna. The 7G Rainbow Colony star, who is currently busy
with Aaranya Kaandam, says, “People think that things will be a piece of cake
for me just because I’m A M Ratnam’s son. But, I was
not born with a silver spoon. I have had my share of hardships.”
In fact,
Ravi says he didn’t use his dad’s name in the industry to get offers for films.
“I didn’t want to grow in my dad’s shadow. So, I chose not to use the initials,
AM. I wanted to be on my own; and I did prove
my mettle in my debut film and won a Filmfare for the role. My films, though
average grossers at the BO, have been critically praised. And now, I can face my
dad with pride.” That’s the way to go...