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Kannada actor Shuba Punja is on a signing spree

Last updated on: October 8, 2012 10:42 IST
Shuba Punja

Kannada actor Shuba Punja, who is back after a break, currently has six projects in hand.

"All the offers that are coming my way these days are too good to resist. Each one will see me in a different avatar. So I am unable to say no to the film makers," she explains.

In Parari and Golmal she will try her hand at comedy. In Artha she plays a struggling actress. Meenakshi is a thriller set in the context of the land mafia. There is also Chirayu, which she claims is an intense love story.

Vijay turns producer, lyricist

Last updated on: October 8, 2012 10:42 IST
A scene from Jaymmana Maga

Duniya Vijay recently launched his first home production, Jayammana Maga. The film is a "family entertainer", according to the actor.

"From being a nobody, I have grown to the level of becoming a producer and this gives me a sense of achievement," he says.

Jayammana Maga will not only see him as producer but also as lyricist. Vijay has sung a song for one of his earlier films but this is the first time he is writing a song.

The other highlight of the film is that it will introduce the actor's son to tinsel town. Vijay's son, Samarth, will make an appearance in a song that has been written by Yograj Bhat and sung by Vijay himself.

Bharti is the lead actress.

Vijay Raghavendra, Haripriya in Ranathantra

Last updated on: October 8, 2012 10:42 IST
Haripriya

Actor Vijay Raghavendra and actress Haripriya are teaming up for Ranathantra, a thriller. The story revolves around a married couple who go on a holiday where all hell breaks loose.

"This is the first time I am teaming up with Vijay and am looking forward to shooting with the team. The film comes with a very strong message to women in particular," says Haripriya.

Just like the actress, the actor, who has had a slow run at the box office, is looking to strike gold with this flick. He has other films on hand too--Ondu Rupayali Eradu Preethi and Enidhu Manasali .

Haripriya is looking forward to the release of Super Shastri. She has some Telugu and Malayalam films in the making too.