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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bhagyalakshmi criticizes actor Tini Tom for ‘Baseless' remarks about Prem Nazir's final days - 'Deeply hurtful'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Veteran actor and dubbing artist Bhagyalakshmi has publicly condemned actor Tini Tom for his recent claims about legendary Malayalam actor Prem Nazir . In a heartfelt video shared on social media, Bhagyalakshmi said she was disturbed by Tini's suggestion that Nazir had spent his final days 'crying at the houses of Adoor Bhasi and Bahadoor' due to lack of film opportunities. 'For those of us who worked with him in Madras till 1985, who knew him closely and experienced his generosity, this is painful,' she said. 'I personally met him shortly before his death at Edappazhanji in Thiruvananthapuram. He was happy and surrounded by his family. That was one of the most peaceful phases of his life.' "You cannot repeat everything you hear" Bhagyalakshmi stressed that public figures must exercise caution when speaking about others, especially someone of Prem Nazir's stature. 'Even if Tini heard this from someone else, he should not have repeated it without verifying the facts,' she said, calling the claim misleading and harmful. Celebrating Prem Nazir's birth anniversary She pointed out that many YouTube channels today share unverified stories about late actors for views, but it's not acceptable for someone from the industry to echo such narratives. 'Tini Tom wasn't even active in cinema when Nazir sir was alive,' she reminded, adding that such remarks discredit the truth known to those who actually spent time with the legendary actor. "Nazir sir was never that man" Bhagyalakshmi recalled how Prem Nazir would often turn down roles saying, 'Let someone else do it... call him instead.' She described him as a generous host whose Madras home was always open to fellow artists from Kerala. 'He never cried for roles. He never sought pity. To paint him as someone who begged for work in his final days is a disservice to his legacy and hurtful to his family.' Her message to Tini Tom was clear: 'If you believe that about Nazir sir, it's time to change that belief.'
Hans India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Ramachandra Rao offers prayers at Bhagyalakshmi temple, to take charge as Telangana BJP chief
Ramachandra Rao offers prayers at Bhagyalakshmi temple, to take charge as Telangana BJP chief Former Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) N. Ramachandra Rao is set to take charge as the President of the Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Prior to this important transition, he received the blessings of Vedic scholars in a ceremonial event at his residence. In a display of solidarity and support, Ramachandra Rao departed in a rally, accompanied by senior party leader NVSS Prabhakar Rao and enthusiastic party workers. The group conducted special prayers at notable locations, including the Saraswati Temple at Osmania University and the Bhagyalakshmi Ammavari Temple in Charminar, seeking divine blessings for his new role within the party. This ceremonial rally marks a significant moment as Rao prepares to lead the state BJP into its next chapter.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Why did you ignore Bhagyalakshmi temple?": BJP leader Subash slams Telangana govt
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 14 (ANI): BJP leader NV Subash on Wednesday accused the Revanth Reddy government of deliberately ignoring Hindu temples, notably the Bhagyalakshmi temple, during the Miss World 2025 pageant, which has kicked off in the city. Contestants from 109 countries are participating in the 72nd Miss World competition. Subash claimed that despite conducting a grand gala event in the Old City, the government failed to include the Bhagyalakshmi temple in the contestants' and officials' itinerary. 'The Miss World competition has started in Hyderabad. This is being viewed by more than 140 countries in the world. Telangana BJP asks Revanth Reddy government, when you have just conducted a grand gala event in the Old City and the contestants and officials visited all the important places, why did you ignore the Bhagyalakshmi temple?' he questioned. The BJP leader suspected that the government might be in collusion with the AIMIM party to deliberately ignore Hindu temples and accused them of being done to appease the voters ahead of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation polls. 'We doubt that you have come together with the AIMIM party to ensure that these contestants cannot see the Bhagyalakshmi temple. BJP blames Revant Reddy govt, Congress for deliberately ignoring Hindu temples as GHMC elections are coming,' he further said. He further stated that the Bhagyalakshmi temple is very famous, and people come from different parts of the country and take the blessings of the Goddess. Subash stated that if these contestants had visited Bhagyalakshmi temple, they would have told the people in their respective countries about the culture of Telangana, especially Hindu temples. Earlier as part of the Miss World 2025 event being hosted in Hyderabad, 109 contestants representing countries from across the globe visited the iconic Charminar in Hyderabad. The contestants posed for a photo as they greeted their fans as part of the ongoing campaign of Miss World 2025 in Hyderabad. The photo session was held in front of the Charminar to capture the iconic monument alongside the international contestants. The models from different countries participated in the photo session, including Australia, Poland, and others. Following the photo session, the contestants visited the nearby Laad Bazaar (Chudi Bazaar) for a curated shopping experience as per their itinerary for today, as stated in a press note by Telangana I&PR. They also explored nine selected stores renowned for their traditional bangles, pearls, and ornamental items, including Hyderabad Bangles, Mujeeb Bangles, Kanhaiyalal, Motilal Karwa, Gokuldas Zariwala, KR Kasat, Jaju Pearls, AH Zariwala, and Afzal Miya Karchobwale. On Monday, the contestants of the 72nd Miss World Festival from the Asian and Oceanic regions marked Buddha Purnima with a cultural and spiritual visit to Buddhavanam, a renowned Buddhist heritage site at Nagarjunasagar in Telangana's Nalgonda district. The heritage tour, a significant part of the festival's itinerary, aims to highlight Telangana's rich history and diverse cultural heritage to offer the contestants the region's profound spiritual and historical legacy. The day's itinerary included a brief stopover at a guest house near Chintapalli, followed by a picturesque photo session at Vijay Vihar, set against the serene backdrop of the Nagarjunasagar reservoir. (ANI)
New Indian Express
04-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Farmhouse murders: Cops to trace elderly living alone
ERODE/TIRUPPUR: Following the murder of an elderly couple in a farmhouse in Sivagiri in Erode district, the district police have started surveying elderly persons living alone in farmhouses. Around 100 policemen from Erode district and 100 from Nilgiris, Dharmapuri and Salem districts have been deployed for this task. The police are asking 43 questions to the public, and creating awareness. According to sources, R Ramasamy and Bhagyalakshmi, an elderly couple who lived alone in a farmhouse in Vijayanagaram village near Sivagiri, were beaten to death by unidentified culprits and around 10 sovereigns of gold jewels were looted from the scene. The district police have formed 10 special teams to nab the accused. In an effort to prevent such incidents from continuing, the district police have launched a survey to identify those living in farmhouses, and elderly people living alone in the suburban areas of Erode district since Saturday. 'A team consists of four policemen led by a local sub-inspector or special sub-inspector. The survey work is in progress, with a particular focus on farmhouses located along irrigation canals. In all 43 questions are being asked by the police, including name, address, Aadhaar number, details of nearby residents, details of vehicles used, if the house has a CCTV camera, whether there are Tasmac outlets nearby and whether people from other districts and states are staying nearby,' a police officer said. In addition, the police provide emergency numbers to the public and provided guidance to raise pet dogs, and install surveillance cameras. Speaking to TNIE, Erode SP A Sujatha said, 'The investigation into the murder of an elderly couple is going on the right track. A survey of elderly people living alone and farmhouses is underway with the intention of preventing crime.' Patrolling has been intensified in Tiruppur district.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Restoration work of damaged Charminar minaret underway
Hyderabad: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) began restoration work on one of Charminar's minarets after a piece broke off earlier this month during heavy rainfall. The fragment, which fell from the southeastern minaret, landed near the Bhagyalakshmi temple at the base of the monument. Smitha Kumar, deputy superintendent of ASI, confirmed that the restoration process is now underway and will also include a structural assessment of the remaining minarets to prevent further damage. "Staying true to heritage conservation practices, the ASI is using materials such as lime, sand, etc., to carry out the repairs. The aim is to restore the plasterwork without compromising the monument's original architectural integrity," she added. Staff stationed at the monument pointed out that the minarets were not included during the restoration efforts conducted just ahead of Ramzan. "There are chances that the other minarets could get damaged if repair work is not carried out on them as well," said one of the staff members, raising concerns about the stability of the other sections. The ASI erected scaffolding and wrapped the affected minaret to shield it from further environmental impact as the repairs progress. "We were waiting for dry weather to commence the work; however, frequent rains delayed it," Kumar added.
