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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Raj Kundra and Geeta Basra's first look poster of 'Mehar' promises drama and emotion
Picture Credit: X Businessman-turned-actor Raj Kundra , on Tuesday, unveiled the first-look poster of his upcoming debut Punjabi film, 'Mehar.' A glimpse into Karamjeet Singh 's world Taking to Instagram, he shared a poster featuring him as Karamjeet Singh alongside Geeta Basra and child artist Master Agamveer Singh. In the poster, Raj, clad in a blue pantsuit, is seen sitting on an old-style bed, holding a trophy, with Geeta and Agamveer standing beside him. Sharing the poster, he wrote, "Mehar: First Look of the poster Stepping into a world of emotions, relationships, and my debut Punjabi film #Mehar, alongside the ever-graceful @geetabasra in a role that truly moved me. This story made me live, breathe, and feel every shade of Karamjeet Singh a character who's changed me forever. Directed with passion by @ "Music that touches the soul by @dreamsmusicofficial Heartfelt thanks to my producers @divzbhatnagar & @raghukhanna85 Releasing 5th September worldwide. Hope you'll welcome us into your hearts... the way Punjab welcomed me into its soul." Earlier, on July 27, Raj Kundra shared a post wherein he talked about playing the role of a Sikh, Karamjeet Singh, in the movie. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pierce Brosnan's Wife Lost 120 Pounds - This Is Her Now Undo He shared that stepping into the shoes of Karamjeet in "Mehar" was one of the most transformative experiences of his life. In a heartfelt post, Shilpa Shetty's husband reflected on how the character reminded him of values often lost in the hustle of everyday life-Seva, Sabhar, and Sikhi. A journey from Raj to Karamjeet Singh Sharing his first look, Kundra had written, "From Raj to Karamjeet Singh a journey I'll never forget. Stepping into the shoes of Karamjeet Singh in #Mehar has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. He's not just a character; he's a man of deep emotions, unwavering love for his family, and quiet strength in the face of adversity. He reminded me of the values we sometimes forget in the rush of life Seva, Sabhar, and Sikhi. I want to express my deepest gratitude to the powerhouse team that made this possible." The post further read, "This film gave me more than a role it gave me a renewed respect and pride in the Sikh way of life. The values, the simplicity, the strength... they've left a mark on my soul. #Mehar is not just a film. It's a blessing. Waheguru Mehar Kare With Love & Gratitude Raj Kundra." The upcoming Punjabi film 'Mehar,' helmed by director Rakesh Mehta , also features Baninder Bunny, Savita Bhatti, Rupinder Rupi, Deep Mandeep, Ashish Duggal, Hobby Dhaliwal, Tarsem Paul, and Kulvir Sony. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on September 5, 2025.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'Renewed Respect, Deep Pride': Raj Kundra On Embracing Sikh Values Through 'Mehar'
Last Updated: Raj Kundra shared his transformative experience playing Karamjeet Singh in Mehar, expressing gratitude to the team and highlighting Seva, Sabhar, and Sikhi. Businessman-actor Raj Kundra has opened up about playing the role of a Sikh, Karamjeet Singh, in the upcoming film, 'Mehar." In his latest post on Instagram, Shilpa Shetty's husband said that stepping into the shoes of Karamjeet in 'Mehar" has been one of the most transformative experiences of his life. In his heartfelt post, Raj Kundra shared that his character reminded him of the values often forgotten in the rush of life—Seva, Sabhar, and Sikhi. He also expressed his gratitude to the team that made the experience possible. Sharing his first-look poster from the movie, Raj Kundra wrote, 'From Raj to Karamjeet Singh a journey I'll never forget. Stepping into the shoes of Karamjeet Singh in #Mehar has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. He's not just a character he's a man of deep emotions, unwavering love for his family, and quiet strength in the face of adversity. He reminded me of the values we sometimes forget in the rush of life Seva, Sabhar, and Sikhi. I want to express my deepest gratitude to the powerhouse team that made this possible." 'To Geeta Basra, my co-star and dear friend thank you for your grace, patience, and authenticity. Your presence brought depth and warmth to every scene we shared. @geetabasra To Divya Bhatnagar & Raghu our producers thank you for believing in this story when it was just an idea, and nurturing it with love and conviction. @divzbhatnagar @raghukhanna85 To my onscreen best friend co-star Baninder, onscreen brother in law @ashishduggal_09 & the ace poet and lyricist Sony Thulewal you are now friends for life. Thankyou for all your love and guidance during the shooting. @baninderbunny @sonythulewal." He added, 'To the entire crew from the spot boys to the DOP, every technician, costume designer, and light dada tuhada dilon shukriya. You brought life to every frame. And above all, to our captain, director Rakesh Mehta @ thank you pahji for seeing Raj and creating Karamjeet. You didn't just direct a film you helped me discover a side of myself I didn't know existed. Your vision and sensitivity gave birth to a character I will carry with me forever." The post further read, 'This film gave me more than a role it gave me a renewed respect and pride in the Sikh way of life. The values, the simplicity, the strength… they've left a mark on my soul. #Mehar is not just a film. It's a blessing. Waheguru Mehar Kare With Love; Gratitude Raj Kundra." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raj Kundra (@onlyrajkundra) The upcoming Punjabi film 'Mehar" is directed by filmmaker Rakesh Mehta and also stars Geeta Basra, Master Agamveer Singh, Baninder Bunny, Savita Bhatti, Rupinder Rupi, Deep Mandeep, Ashish Duggal, Hobby Dhaliwal, Tarsem Paul, and Kulvir Sony. The movie is slated to hit theatres on September 5, 2025. First Published: July 27, 2025, 13:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
13-07-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Pomegranate pioneer: How a Punjab farmer found success, big money in Maharashtra fruit
It all started as an experiment when Karamjeet Singh (50), of Chano village in Fatehgarh Sahib, planted a pomegranate trees on a piece of his farm land. As the plants bore fruit, and yielded him good money, the farmer increased the area under the fruit to 2 acres. He is currently working on a plan to double this area. Reason: He is now earning between Rs 5 lakh to Rs 11 lakh per acre annually, depending on the crop yield. A graduate who manages his family's agricultural and transport business, Karamjeet was inspired by pomegranate orchards in Maharashtra. 'We frequently travel to Maharashtra as part of our transport business. I noticed that pomegranate is one of the major crops there and farmers were making good money. It gave us the idea to experiment on our own land in 2020, starting with just one bigha (around five kanals),' he says. Karamjeet says that now pomegranate is being promoted by the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU). He emphasizes that the success of a pomegranate orchard lies in proper initial planting. 'Farmers must dig a pit 3.5-feet deep and 3 ft wide, fill it with a mix of soil, cow dung, and vermicompost, and carefully plant a 2–3 inch sapling. The roots are extremely sensitive, and improper planting can lead to fruit cracking after four years, which ruins the crop,' he warns. Sowing of pomegranate begins in January and continues through February. Once the plant turns a year old, flowering starts around February–March, leading to fruiting, and the harvest takes place in August, around 5–6 months later. Though the plants start flowering in the first year, Karamjeet advises farmers not to allow fruiting during this period. 'It is essential to let the plant mature so that the fruit quality improves in later years,' he says, adding that farmers should ideally start harvesting from the second year. The orchard is relatively low-maintenance. 'The initial cost is around Rs 70,000 to Rs 80,000 per acre, which includes plant purchase, pit preparation, labour, and setting up a drip irrigation system. After that, the annual expenditure is just Rs 20,000–25,000 per acre, which covers pruning, fertilisers like 25-kg each of Calcium Nitrate and DAP, organic manure, and labour for harvesting,' he explains. However, pruning is a critical and technical task. 'It needs to be done twice a year, so we hire skilled labour from Maharashtra. Other than that, maintaining the orchard is quite easy,' he says, adding that the crop is not much affected by diseases, thanks to its thick and sour skin. Each fruit weighs between 250 to 500 grams and has strong market demand. 'We sell it in the local wholesale market,' he says. Now, his two-acre orchard has around 1,000 plants, spaced 3 to 4 meters apart, of the Bhagwa Red variety. 'Each well-maintained plant can yield 15–20 kg of fruit, which means 7,500 to 10,000 kg per acre,' says Karamjeet. At wholesale rates of Rs 70–110 per kg, this translates to earnings of Rs 5–8 lakh per acre if the yield is 15 kg per plant, and Rs 7–11 lakh per acre if it reaches 20 kg per plant. 'In the worst-case scenario, even if market prices drop or yields are lower, a farmer can still easily earn a minimum of Rs 3 lakh per acre, which is far more than what wheat and paddy offer —together, they barely bring in Rs 80,000 to Rs 1 lakh per acre per year,' he adds. Unlike water-guzzling paddy, pomegranate requires very little irrigation — just twice a year, typically in April and May. 'Experts actually advise minimal watering, but we water once during April and once in May during dry spells and the peak summer heat,' says Karamjeet. He explains, 'For small plants, we use drip irrigation, while for mature plants, we apply flood irrigation twice a year. Even then, water usage is less than 10% of what paddy consumes.' Now recognised as a pioneer in commercial pomegranate farming in the district, Karamjeet frequently hosts farmers who visit his fields. 'Some have already started growing pomegranates on a small scale. I tell them— this is patience farming. The real returns start showing in 4–5 years,' he says. While he continues to grow wheat and paddy on the rest of his land, Karamjeet strongly believes that diversification is the future. 'In pomegranate farming, it takes 5–6 years to see the full potential. We've seen that now, and are expanding the area under cultivation. Even if a farmer allocates a small portion of land to orchards, vegetables, or pulses, his income can multiply—just like ours did. Plus, it also reduces pressure on groundwater by diverting area from paddy and wheat,' he says. He adds, 'I'm now doubling the area under pomegranate using the high-density plantation method, where plants are grown just one metre apart. It's a different technique but highly efficient.' By turning a Maharashtra-grown crop into a Punjab success story, Karamjeet Singh is offering not just a new model of farming, but also a much-needed economic lifeline for farmers trying to break free from the low-profit wheat-paddy cycle, says Dr. Jagdeep Singh, Assistant Director, Horticulture, Fatehgarh Sahib. Karamjeet believes that Punjab's land is highly fertile, and with the right technical know-how, 'one can grow anything here.'
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Guru Nanak Dev University signs MoU with Uzbekistan varsity
Jun 27, 2025 08:44 AM IST Guru Nanak Dev University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov, Uzbekistan, marking a significant step toward strengthening international academic and research collaboration, Vice-Chancellor Prof Karamjeet Singh said on Thursday. The MoU outlines a multi-faceted framework for cooperation in the fields of education, research, training, and student exchange. The partnership aims to foster global learning experiences and cross-cultural understanding through joint initiatives and mobility programs, he added. Guru Nanak Dev University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samarkand State University named after Sharof Rashidov, Uzbekistan, marking a significant step toward strengthening international academic and research collaboration, Vice-Chancellor Prof Karamjeet Singh said on Thursday. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image) Other short story Cochlear implant symposium held at SGRD varsity AMRITSAR Over 300 expert medical professionals from across India and abroad convened at the Cochlear Implant Symposium which was concluded on Thursday at SGPC-managed Sri Guru Ram Das University of Health Sciences, specifically to share their invaluable experiences with this cutting-edge technology. Prof Khassan Diab, deputy director for international affairs, curator of the scientific & clinical department of ear and skull base pathologies of NMRC of Otorhinolaryngology of FMBA (Russia), made a notable appearance at the conference.
Hindustan Times
18-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ferozepur: 17-year-old shot dead, two hurt as land dispute altercation turns violent
A 17-year-old youth was shot dead and two others were injured during a violent altercation over a land dispute in the Bhago Ke village near Mallanwala, a rural town of Ferozepur, late last night. According to police, the incident occurred during the intervening night of June 16 and 17, when a dispute broke out between Karamjeet Singh alias Goldy (17), son of Gurpreet Singh, and Pardeep Singh, son of Amarjeet Singh — both residents of Basti Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar in Bhago Ke village, situated about 18km away from Ferozepur. The clash was reportedly over the possession of approximately 1.5 marlas of agricultural land. During the heated arguments, Amarjeet Singh allegedly opened fire from his pistol, injuring three individuals — Karamjeet Singh (17), Sandeep Singh (42), son of Nishan Singh, and Gurbeer Singh (30), son of Kulwant Singh, all residents of Bhago Ke village. The victims were rushed to Zira civil hospital, where doctors declared Karamjeet dead. The other two injured are currently undergoing treatment. Upon receiving information, police from Mallanwala police station reached the scene and initiated an investigation into the matter. 'Further legal proceedings are underway,'' police said. A case under Sections 103, 109, 115, 3(5) BNS and 25, 27,54 and 59 of the Arms Act has been registered at the police station, Mallanwala, following a complaint by deceased's father Gurpreet Singh against Pradeep Singh, Amarjeet Singh, and Varinder Patel, besides an unidentified person,' said Manjit Singh, superintendent of police (Investigation), Ferozepur.
