Primary Country (Mandatory)

United States

Other Country (Optional)

Set News Language for United States

Primary Language (Mandatory)
English
Other Language[s] (Optional)
No other language available

Set News Language for World

Primary Language (Mandatory)
English
Other Language(s) (Optional)

Set News Source for United States

Primary Source (Mandatory)
CNN
Other Source[s] (Optional)

Set News Source for World

Primary Source (Mandatory)
AajTak
Other Source(s) (Optional)
  • Countries
    • India
    • United States
    • Qatar
    • Germany
    • China
    • Canada
    • World
  • Categories
    • National
    • International
    • Business
    • Entertainment
    • Sports
    • Special
    • All Categories
  • Available Languages for United States
    • English
  • All Languages
    • English
    • Hindi
    • Arabic
    • German
    • Chinese
    • French
  • Sources
    • India
      • AajTak
      • NDTV India
      • The Hindu
      • India Today
      • Zee News
      • NDTV
      • BBC
      • The Wire
      • News18
      • News 24
      • The Quint
      • ABP News
      • Zee News
      • News 24
    • United States
      • CNN
      • Fox News
      • Al Jazeera
      • CBSN
      • NY Post
      • Voice of America
      • The New York Times
      • HuffPost
      • ABC News
      • Newsy
    • Qatar
      • Al Jazeera
      • Al Arab
      • The Peninsula
      • Gulf Times
      • Al Sharq
      • Qatar Tribune
      • Al Raya
      • Lusail
    • Germany
      • DW
      • ZDF
      • ProSieben
      • RTL
      • n-tv
      • Die Welt
      • Süddeutsche Zeitung
      • Frankfurter Rundschau
    • China
      • China Daily
      • BBC
      • The New York Times
      • Voice of America
      • Beijing Daily
      • The Epoch Times
      • Ta Kung Pao
      • Xinmin Evening News
    • Canada
      • CBC
      • Radio-Canada
      • CTV
      • TVA Nouvelles
      • Le Journal de Montréal
      • Global News
      • BNN Bloomberg
      • Métro
Men's Lightweight Jacket Buy Now
Ayieyill Corduroy Tote Bag for Women Buy Now
Womens Strappy Square Neck Tank Top Tummy Control Buy Now
Nike Men's Club Hoodieor Nike Club Hoodieor Nike Full-Zip Hoodie Buy Now
Northwest Batman Cloud Pillow Buy Now
MAIBAOTA 8-Piece Men's Necklace Set Buy Now
Men's Softshell Hooded Jacket Buy Now
Men's Slim Fit Knit Cardigan Buy Now
Smart Watch for Men (Answer/Make Calls) Buy Now
Rose Gold Mesh Women's Watch Buy Now
2-Piece Women's Sweatsuit Buy Now
JW PEI Jana Shoulder Bag Buy Now
Satin Silk Pajama Set for Women Buy Now
Men's Linen Beach Shirt Buy Now
SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 10.4 Buy Now
Touchstone Hollywood Glamour crystals jewelry Buy Now
Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet, 8” HD Display Buy Now
Athletic Shorts for Women Buy Now
Levi's Women's Mid Length Shorts Buy Now
Men's Manicure & Pedicure Kit Buy Now
MoreBack to News Headlines
Shalini Pandey shares disturbing incident with South Indian director, opens up on comparisons with Alia Bhatt

Shalini Pandey shares disturbing incident with South Indian director, opens up on comparisons with Alia Bhatt

The Hindu
Thursday, April 3, 2025 6:13 AM GMT

Actor Shalini Pandey has opened up about a disturbing incident in which a director of a South Indian film she was working on barged into her vanity van when she was changing clothes

Actor Shalini Pandey has opened up about a disturbing incident in which a director of a South Indian film she was working on barged into her vanity van when she was changing clothes. The actor, who made her film debut with 2017’s Arjun Reddy, added that the incident taught her to establish boundaries very early on in her career.

Shalini said this in an interview with Filmygyan, while talking about her experience working with men in the industry. “It’s not that I have worked only with good men in my career, I have also worked with horrid men in my life. I am talking about on-screen, off-screen and within the crew. You just have to have boundaries. I have also faced the most chauvinistic men. That’s also the reality,” said Shalini.

The 31-year-old added that since she was an outsider to the industry, she had nobody to go back to. “Mere pass hota hi nahi tha to ask how one should be in such situations. Now, when I look back, I am glad I was like that. I was naive, but I had hard boundaries. Like, I would snap.”

This is when the actor shared the harrowing incident from when she was 22 years old. “I was doing a South film and this director walks into my van, doesn’t knock, and I was changing. He just opened the door and entered. This is a girl who has just done her first film. People usually tell you to be very sweet and not rub people the wrong way. They be like, ‘otherwise, you won’t get films’. I have been told all that.”

Shalini recounted how she yelled at the director, a reaction she said she was advised against. “Once he left, people told me that I shouldn’t have yelled. But, there has to be manners. Just because I am new, you cannot just enter without knocking. You cannot do that to me. And I realised that is something that I carried with me. I would come across as an angry person to people. But I had to do certain things to protect myself,” said Shalini, adding that she has now learn how to “manipulate such things rather than just snap at people.”

Meanwhile, in another interview with Instant Bollywood, Shalini addressed being compared with Bollywood superstar Alia Bhatt, stating that she wishes to have her own individuality. “Alia hai! We don’t need another Alia. No one should be another Alia. Because Alia is so amazing. Not just because of her films — of course, she’s incredible onscreen. But personally, from what I’ve seen of Alia offscreen as well, I admire her.

“I don’t want to be that because there is one Alia. Of course, there are so many admirable qualities that you want to take, but I also want to have my own individuality. I want people to look at me for who Shalini is rather than box me into something. But when they compare with love, of course, it’s a great comparison because she’s just lovely,” added Shalini.

Read full story on The Hindu
Share this story on:-
Run 3 Space | Play Space Running GamePlay Run 3, the ultimate space tunnel running game with 300+ challenging levels!Adv.
Traffic Jam 3D | Online Racing GameTraffic Jam 3D is a game where you’ll be driving through heavy traffic.Adv.
Duck Hunt | Play Old Classic GamePlay the classic 1984 light gun shooter game Duck Hunt on your browser.Adv.
More Related News
Bombay High Court stays SC, ST, OBC reservations in minority institutions for class 11 admissions

Bombay High Court stays SC, ST, OBC reservation in FYJC admissions at minority institutions in Maharashtra.

Akram Pasha takes charge as KSRTC Managing Director

Senior IAS officer Akram Pasha appointed new MD of KSRTC amidst financial challenges due to Shakti Scheme implementation.

Ahmedabad air crash: ‘We could not determine if the victims were children or adults’

Ahmedabad Air India flight crash: bodies retrieved from B.J. Medical College were charred, making it difficult to determine if they were children or adults; DNA and blood samples are being preserved for identification

Ahmedabad air crash: ‘We could not determine if the victims were children or adults’

Ahmedabad Air India flight crash: bodies retrieved from B.J. Medical College were charred, making it difficult to determine if they were children or adults; DNA and blood samples are being preserved for identification

NIA searches 15 locations in Punjab, Haryana in Babbar Khalsa-linked grenade attack case

NIA conducts searches in Punjab and Haryana related to Amritsar grenade attack by BKI, seizing incriminating materials for investigation.

Modi-Carney meeting on G7 sidelines to focus on bilateral reset: MEA

Prime Minister Modi and Canadian PM Carney to discuss bilateral interests and mutual security concerns at upcoming meeting.

Naidu slams Jagan, says harm to law and order, public safety will not be tolerated

Chandrababu Naidu criticizes Jagan Mohan Reddy for creating chaos in Tenali and Podili, vows to maintain law and order.

Telangana making big efforts in energy transition: Sridhar Babu

Telangana making big efforts in energy transition: Sridhar Babu

West Bengal School Service Commission holds talks with ‘sacked’ teachers 

West Bengal teachers demand job reinstatement after Supreme Court order, meeting with WBSSC inconclusive.

More feeder buses likely on Thripunithura metro station-Infopark stretch

New air-conditioned CNG feeder bus service between Thripunithura metro station and Infopark improves last-mile connectivity.

Mahesh Kumar Goud lauded for more BC representation in govt.

Mahesh Kumar Goud lauded for more BC representation in govt.

Revised DPR for elevated highway on Edappally-Aroor bypass not yet ready

Revised DPR for elevated highway on Edappally-Aroor NH 66 bypass awaits finalization due to alignment decisions near flyovers.

Overloading, ‘bird hit’ among probable causes of air crash: experts

Investigation into A1-171 flight crash in Ahmedabad reveals potential causes like overloading, bird hit, and engine failure.

Parking Slot | Free Parking GamePlay Parking Slot, the best online 3D car driving and parking game.Adv.
Slope Ball Run - Play OnlineSlope Game takes you on an exciting journey of a ball on special paths.Adv.
One killed as two girders collapse at Metro Rail work site in Chennai

Chennai Metro Rail’s phase II corridor: Two I-girders launched for building a 3.15-km flyover in Manapakkam crashed on June 12, 2025 night; one person riding a two-wheeler on the road below killed

City hospital’s diabetes helpline gets more than 25,000 calls in 4 years

Kauvery Hospital's 24x7 diabetes helpline reaches 1500 days milestone, providing expert guidance and support to patients in need.

Trump’s tariffs and a U.S.-India trade agreement Premium

In any trade agreement with the United States, a careful balancing of India’s interests is paramount

Team from Ministry of Jal Shakti reviews water projects in Chennai for National Water Awards

Ministry of Jal Shakti team reviews water projects in Chennai for National Water Awards, including innovative water conservation initiatives.

Madurai Bench of Madras High Court gets battery operated cars

Battery operated cars flagged off at Madras High Court for differently abled, senior citizens, pregnant women, and staff convenience.

Telangana building norms set for an overhaul

Telangana Building Rules undergoing overhaul to modernize and simplify process, with focus on stakeholder consultations and national guidelines.

Karnataka govt. plans annual art contest for students, general public in Bengaluru

Bengaluru art contest announced with ₹25 crore budget, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar inaugurated renovated Venkatappa Art Gallery by Brigade Foundation.

Police staff quarters to be inaugurated in Belthangady on June 13

Home Minister inaugurates new police staff quarters in Mangaluru and Belthangady with 64 flats, costing ₹21 crore.

T.N. BJP president invites Pawan Kalyan for ‘Muruga Bakthargal Manadu’ on June 22

BJP Tamil Nadu delegation invites Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to Muruga Bakthargal Manadu conference in Madurai.

How can police expect UIDAI to compare fingerprints of dead with Aadhaar biometrics of over 100 crore people? asks HC judge

Madras High Court questions Tamil Nadu police's request for UIDAI to compare fingerprints of unidentified bodies with Aadhaar data.

UN nuclear watchdog board censures Iran, which retaliates by announcing a new enrichment site

Iran reacts to U.N. resolution by planning new enrichment facility, raising tensions with U.S. and European nations.

Levying fee for building plan sanction and other services based on ‘guidance/market value’ of property is illegal: Karnataka High Court

In a major setback to the State government, the High Court of Karnataka set aside amendments to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Act to allow levy of fees for building licence/plan sanction, issuance of completion and occupancy certificates, and ground rent, based on “guidance value or market value” of the properties.

© 2008 - 2025 Webjosh  |  News Archive  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us