Actor Sunny Leone has reportedly been denied permission to perform a dance show at the University College of Engineering campus in Thiruvananthapuram on July 5. According to Malayalam media outlets, the vice-chancellor directed the registrar to ensure Leone’s performance was not included in the program.
This decision comes after a tragic incident last November, where a stampede at a concert at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) in Ernakulam resulted in the deaths of four students and injuries to over 60 others before singer Nikita Gandhi’s performance at a musical festival.
Following the incident, the Kerala High Court stated that the stampede during the annual tech festival was evidently due to ‘some failure’ and ‘should never have happened.’
In light of the recent stampede-related deaths during events at Thiruvananthapuram Engineering College and Cusat, the state government has banned external DJ parties and music nights on campuses.
The vice-chancellor emphasized that, despite this order, the University College union attempted to organize a dance program without the university’s permission. He stated that such programs would not be allowed on or off campus in the name of the union under any circumstances.
Sunny Leone, born Karenjit Kaur Vohra on May 13, 1981, is a Canadian-American actress and model, primarily known for her work in the Indian film industry. Before her Bollywood career, Sunny was an established star in the adult entertainment industry, which garnered her significant attention and controversy when she transitioned to mainstream cinema.
Sunny made her Bollywood debut in 2012 with the film Jism 2, directed by Pooja Bhatt. Following this, she appeared in several successful films, including Ragini MMS 2 and Ek Paheli Leela. Over the years, Sunny has carved a niche for herself in Bollywood, often known for her dance numbers and performances in horror and thriller genres.
Apart from acting, Sunny has also appeared on various reality shows, including Bigg Boss, which significantly boosted her popularity in India. She has hosted the Indian version of the dating reality show Splitsvilla.
Sunny is also known for her philanthropic efforts, supporting various causes and charities. She has been involved in animal rights activism and has worked with organizations like PETA.
Sunny married musician Daniel Weber in 2011, and the couple has three children: Nisha, whom they adopted, and twin boys, Noah and Asher, born through surrogacy.
The 43-year-old is set to appear in an upcoming Malayalam film. In April, she shared a glimpse of the muhurat ceremony on Instagram, expressing her excitement about the project despite accidentally burning her hands. The film is directed by Pampally. Sunny was last seen in Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy, alongside Rahul Bhat and Abhilash Thapliyal.
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