Mona Singh credits authentic roles for building two decades of audience trust: “It’s also my approach of being the anti-diva on screen” Actor Mona Singh says the phrase “Mona Ka Magic,” often used by audiences to describe her screen presence, comes from years of building trust through honest performances and carefully chosen roles. Speaking at the India Today conclave, the actor reflected on what the label means to her after more than two decades in the industry. She said she believes her connection with viewers has grown from her willingness to prioritise authenticity over glamour on screen. “I honestly feel that I’ve managed to build a two-decade-long bridge of trust with the viewers. So it’s also my approach of being the anti-diva on screen. I’m ready, I’m willing to look raw, I’m willing to look fatigued and tired, and whatever the character demands,” she said. “I’m ready to look raw, fatigued or tired—whatever the character demands. That honesty gives a gut punch that feels stronger than something overly scripted,” she explained. Choosing stories that stay with audiences Singh also spoke about how her project choices have shaped her reputation. According to her, she has consistently tried to balance commercial storytelling with narratives that spark discussion. “Most of the projects I’ve picked are not only commercially viable but also conversation starters,” she said, suggesting that this balance may be one reason audiences associate her work with the phrase “Mon... #Mona_Singh #India_Today #Actor_Mona #Mona #authentic_roles #chosen_roles #credits_authentic #honest_performances #carefully_chosen #Singh_credits

Rishi Kapoor’s family secures copyright over late actor’s name to prevent misuse: Report The Kapoor family has taken a legal step to safeguard the legacy of late actor Rishi Kapoor by securing copyright rights over his name. The move aims to ensure that the veteran star’s identity is not used without the family’s permission. According to a report by India Today, the family recently obtained permission to copyright the actor’s name. As a result, any individual or organisation wishing to use “Rishi Kapoor” in a professional, commercial, or public capacity will now require prior approval from the family. A source was quoted as saying, “As per the copyright, anyone wanting to use the name Rishi Kapoor or mention it in any capacity would need prior permission from the family. ” The source further added that the decision was taken to prevent any misuse of the late actor’s name and reputation following his passing. Rishi Kapoor, widely regarded as one of Hindi cinema’s most beloved stars, passed away on April 30, 2020, at the age of 67 after battling Leukemia. In recent years, several prominent Bollywood personalities have taken similar legal measures to protect their names, likenesses, and intellectual property. Celebrities such as Shilpa Shetty, Kajol, Vivek Oberoi, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anil Kapoor have also secured legal protections for their identities. Such steps are typically aimed at preventing unauthorised commercial use, including merchandise, b... #family #Kapoor #actor #Rishi_Kapoor #late_actor #Rishi #family_secures #Kapoor_family #actor_Rishi #India_Today
