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India.com
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'I was paid to kill...', This villain was accused of killing Amitabh Bachchan, his career was ruined in a moment, his name is...
Amitabh Bachchan was the victim of a fatal accident on the sets of Manmohan Desai's film 'Coolie'. He was shooting an action sequence with Puneet Issar. After this incident, Amitabh Bachchan's condition became very bad, and he had to be hospitalized for a few days. In a recent interview, Puneet said that at that time, he had received death threats, and he was accused of being paid to kill Amitabh Bachchan. Puneet Issar also told that after the incident on the sets of 'Coolie', he was fired from many projects. After this, the actor started working as a martial arts trainer to make his living. Was money given to kill Amitabh Bachchan? During a conversation on Siddharth Kannan's YouTube channel, Puneet Issar said, 'Someone said that I have been paid to kill Bachchan sahab. Some opposition stars have paid the money. People were publishing false things at that time. Someone even wrote that Puneet Issar claims that he can run faster than a train, so people kept saying whatever came to their mind.' People used to call and threaten to kill me Puneet Issar said that he had received many threatening phone calls. He said, 'People used to call at home and say that they will not spare you, they will kill you. I did not do anything intentionally. It just happened, it was just an accident.' When he was asked if he was removed from other projects at that time, Puneet Issar said, 'People started distancing themselves from me. They said that this has hurt someone, the star of our film might feel bad.' Was thrown out of many films Puneet said that he was thrown out of 7-8 films and had no work, but he had to make a living. He recalled that from 1982 to 1988, until he got the role of Duryodhan in Mahabharata, he used to do small films, take speech classes and train people in martial arts. The incident happened during the shoot in 1982 Let us tell you that in the year 1982, Amitabh Bachchan was seriously injured on the sets of 'Coolie', after which he was admitted to the hospital for several months. After this accident in Bangalore, his condition deteriorated a lot, due to which he was shifted to Mumbai. There came a time when he was declared clinically dead, but fortunately, he recovered and was discharged from the hospital after a few months.
Toronto Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Dora Awards 2025: ‘Mahabharata' dominates Toronto's top theatre honours amid major upsets
A sinewy, multidisciplinary retelling of an ancient Sanskrit epic dominated the 2025 Dora Awards on Monday night, capping an extraordinary journey for a show that was born in Canada and has gone on to tour the world. 'Karma, The Life We Inherit,' the first half of Why Not Theatre's two-part play 'Mahabharata,' won five Doras in the general theatre division, including for outstanding production and outstanding new play. Co-written by Miriam Fernandes and Ravi Jain, who also won individual awards for performance and direction, respectively, the show tells the story of two warring factions of an ancient noble family, whose conflict spills across generations.
India.com
2 days ago
- India.com
OMG: This Forgotten Legend About Goa Could Change How You See The City Forever
The western Indian beach destination called Goa stands out because of its beaches and cultural traditions as well as its vibrant festivals. This stunning region hides a remarkable collection of local beliefs and mythical traditions that has formed what makes Goa what it is today. The myths encompass Goa's cultural elements which reveal the perspectives of its collective people. These stories which bring Goa's distinctive personality forward arise from ancient ancestral stories as well as folklore stemming from colonial influences. Legend of Parashurama The legendary history of Goa derives from tales which emerge from Hindu mythology. The Mahabharata and Puranas declare that Lord Parashurama who represents Vishnu's avatar brought Goa into existence through his recovery of the land from coastal waters. Legend holds that Parashurama stooped with a divine axe that he threw into the ocean to retrieve land from the sea and thereby established present-day Goa along with its western coastal territory. Through this mythological story Goa gains status as a sacred natural space which reinforces its divine origins as a divine site. The locals proudly regard their homeland as 'Parashurama Kshetra' because they believe it was created by Parashurama which generates widespread local appreciation. Tale of Sateri Devi Goans across the territory worship Sateri Devi (also known as Santeri) as a sacred deity. Folklore declares that she manifested during the period when Goa endured invasions and natural disasters. The protector deity Sateri Devi watches over villages through her divine power to maintain both prosperity and well-being of her people. Doctrine followers flock to the Shantadurga Temple in Ponda because of its widespread devotion to this deity. The temple stands as an architectural statement of Goa's mixed cultural roots because it joins Portuguese design characteristics with traditional Hindu temple styles. Devotees who venerate Sateri Devi demonstrate that neighborhood beliefs function simultaneously as spiritual connectivity and anthropological solidarity. Ghost Stories of Fontainhas The historical district of Fontainhas presents both colonial beauty and mysterious elements to Goa. Throughout the centuries Fontainhas residents have told numerous ghost stories to each other despite its presence of colorful buildings and winding pathways. Many allege that a particular house in the neighborhood displays spectral behavior that locals have documented. According to local belief a noblewomen spirit from Portugal continues to roam this area to punish those responsible for her premature passing. Such supernatural stories continue to fascinate visitors who come to see Fontainhas even though skeptics view them as imaginary superstitions. The long-standing Portuguese colonial history in Goa continues to shape traditional Goan culture through fantastical narratives about the area. Curse of the Kadamba Dynasty Between the 10th and 14th centuries the Kadamba dynasty that ruled specific areas of Goa established a complicated history of scandal and calamity. A rare historical belief exists about how the dynasty received doom after King Jayakeshi II broke his promises to his allies. Legend states that the powerful sage targeted the kingdom after the betrayal which triggered his curse responsible for its downfall. Historical experts dismiss the Kadamba dynasty's downfall to foreign attacks yet internal conflicts yet the people believe the curse still exists because it warns about disloyalty combined with arrogance. Structures from the Kadamba period remain as abandoned remains at both Chandor ruins and Tambdi Surla Mahadev Temple to show this important Goa historical phase. Surrounding St. Francis Xavier Saint Francis Xavier holds a special spot in both Christian religious tradition and popular beliefs of Goa. During the 16th century he specialized in expanding Christianity through Asia where others called him the 'Apostle of the Indies.' People interred his body inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa after his death. Throughout the years devotion and legend-making grew stronger because numerous miracles were observed by believers throughout Goa. The basilica houses St. Francis Xavier's body as some tradition acknowledges that his corpse appears unbroken after many generations of burial. Additionally some people share stories of protective healings affecting persons who visit the basilica. Lots of legends about faith point to the strong religious beliefs throughout Goan society which make this area a sacred spiritual center. Mystery of the Mangueshi Temple Lord Shiva receives worship at The Mangueshi Temple which remains an important place of religion for all Hindu followers in Goa. The temple exists today as an enigma because Portuguese officials displaced it during their religious persecution campaign. The temple arrived from Kushasthali (modern-day Cortalim) despite the Portuguese colonial threat to build a church at the original site. Colonial forces compelled it to be dismantled. The legend tells how divine guidance led temple builders through the reconstruction to guarantee the religious purity of the site. The temple exists today as a powerful symbol resisting oppression which also demonstrates Goa's capacity to protect its cultural heritage in the face of adversity. Conclusion History together with spirituality and resilience serves as the foundational identity of Goa through its mythological traditions and legends. These sacred stories about Parashurama along with accounts about Sateri Devi's protection and Fontainhas's ghostly adventures collectively expose the spirit of this beautiful territory. The legends of this region prove that Goa extends beyond being a travel destination because it serves as an active collection of cultural beliefs alongside time-honored traditions and communal history. Through preservation and commemoration of these significant tales Goans guarantee their cultural heritage will flourish and influence the future identity of their city.
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
From a Mahabharata sweep to a Gen Z musical theatre boom, here's how the 2025 Dora Awards played out
Why Not Theatre's massive, intricate production of Mahabharata swept the 2025 Dora Awards, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced at the awards' in-person ceremony at Meridian Hall on Monday evening. Mahabharata, presented in Toronto for the first time this spring by Canadian Stage, walked away with five wins across acting, directing and design categories in the General Theatre division, including outstanding production. It's a welcome sweep for a deserving piece of theatre. First presented by the Shaw Festival in 2023, the show is fresh off a short run of performances at Lincoln Center in New York. Mahabharata and A Strange Loop win big at the 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards While both halves of the two-part endeavour were nominated in several categories, this year's Dora jurors came together to celebrate the first half of the production, subtitled Karma, The Life We Inherit. Other winners in the General Theatre division included the ensemble of Flex, co-produced by Crow's Theatre and Obsidian Theatre Company, and the scenic designers for seven methods of killing kylie jenner, another collaboration between Obsidian and Crow's. Wonderful Joe creator Ronnie Burkett and Flex lighting designer Raha Javanfar went home with Dora wins for costume design and lighting design, respectively. Meanwhile, the Independent Theatre, Musical Theatre and Theatre for Young Audiences divisions saw a much more varied slates of winners. Makram Ayache's The Tempest: A Witch in Algiers won the award for outstanding new play in the Independent Theatre division – Toronto audiences can look forward to experiencing more of Ayache's work when The Green Line plays at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre this fall. Coal Mine Theatre's electric production of People, Places and Things won four awards across acting and directing categories, including outstanding production. Last Landscape, a physical work about the relationship between humans and the environment, was singled out for its sound design and for its scenography, which included whimsical puppets and surprisingly large sets constructed entirely from recycled materials. Snubs and surprises from the Dora Award nominations CORPUS's production of Mukashi, Mukashi rounded out the division's design categories with wins for outstanding costume and lighting design. Over in the Musical Theatre division, an emerging company of Gen Z artists beat out far more established companies in a number of competitive categories. Shifting Ground Collective left the 2025 Dora Awards with three awards – including outstanding production and the coveted Jon Kaplan Audience Choice Award – for its production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Unsurprisingly, A Strange Loop, co-produced by the Musical Stage Company, Soulpepper Theatre, Crow's Theatre and TO Live, won the Dora for outstanding performance by an ensemble, as well as an individual award for Malachi McCaskill in the leading role of Usher. Aportia Chryptych: A Black Opera for Portia White won the Dora for outstanding new musical or opera. (The category is split between the Musical Theatre and Opera divisions.) The show also received a nod for its ensemble in the Opera division. Rounding out the Musical Theatre division was Canadian Stage's holiday pantomime, The Wizard of Oz: The Toto-ly Awesome Family Musical, which was singled out for Ming Wong's costume designs. While Soulpepper Theatre's production of Alligator Pie dominated the Theatre for Young Audiences division at this year's Doras with four wins, two other shows walked away with trophies: Evan Bawtinheimer's Patty Picker won the Dora for outstanding new play, while Alexandra Laferrière won for outstanding performance by an individual in Roseneath Theatre and Black Theatre Workshop's production of Taking Care of Maman.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Tej Pratap Meets Woman Whose Photo With Him Led To His Exit From Party
Patna: Tej Pratap Yadav today met Anushka Yadav, the woman whose viral photo with him led his father Lalu Prasad Yadav to snap all family and political ties with him. "We have family relations, so I have come here. No one can stop me from going anywhere. I am in contact with everyone," he said after a nearly 5-hour meeting with Ms Yadav. A photo of the two was shared on Tej Pratap's Facebook account last month, claiming they had been in a relationship for 12 years. The photo was later deleted, and the former minister of Bihar claimed his account was "hacked" and the photo was posted without his knowledge. The damage, however, was done. The next day, on May 25, Lalu Prasad expelled him from RJD for six years and also disowned him due to his "irresponsible behaviour". Soon after, several photos of Anushka Yadav and Tej Pratap started doing the rounds on social media, which also drew a response from his estranged wife, Aishwarya Rai. "Now everyone knows the truth. I want to know if everyone knew about it, then why did he marry me? Why did he ruin my life?" she said. "The 12-year secret is out now. If it was going on for so many years, then obviously, his family knew about it," she said, referring to a now-deleted social media post by Tej Pratap," she added. Tej Pratap and Aishwarya Rai - granddaughter of former Bihar Chief Minister Daroga Prasad Rai - got married in 2018. They filed for a divorce within months of their wedding, and their petition is pending before a court Ms Rai appeared before the media, in tears, and accused her in-laws of "ruining her life" by getting her married to him despite his being in a relationship with another woman since much before their wedding in 2018. A few days after his expulsion, Tej Pratap Yadav alleged that there was a "conspiracy" to drive a wedge between him and his younger brother Tejashwi Yadav. In several posts on his X handle, his blamed the crisis on 'Jaichand', a metaphor for traitors. Using a Mahabharata imagery, which he had been employing to describe his relationship with his far more successful younger brother, Mr Yadav wrote, "Those dreaming of a rift between me and Arjun, will never succeed in conspiracy. They can win over the military of Krishna, but can't capture Krishna himself. I will soon expose every such conspiracy." Without mentioning Tejashwi Yadav by name, he added, "My brother, I would ask you to have faith that I am with you in all circumstances. My blessings were with you and will be so always. Please take care of Mummy and Papa, Jaichand is outside as well as within". The 37-year-old was expelled months before the Bihar assembly polls, which the RJD will fight under the leadership of Tejashwi Yadav. He made his political debut in the 2015 assembly polls and is a second-term MLA with two brief stints in the state cabinet.
