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India.com
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 30-year-old film was a blockbuster, featured Govinda in the lead, earned 6 times its budget, songs were also superhit, the film is.., it earned Rs…
This 30-year-old film was a blockbuster, featured Govinda in the lead, earned 6 times its budget, songs were also superhit, the film is.., it earned Rs... In the golden era of cinema, many films came and went, some stayed for a bit, and some faded over the years. But there was one rare gem that guaranteed non-stop laughter. The film that we are talking about was released 30 years ago, but its gripping story and comic timing can have you in splits even now, almost three decades after its release. Coolie No. 1 The film which we are talking about is none other than Coolie No. 1. Released on 30 June, 1995 this film featured Govinda and Karisma in the lead. From comedy to catchy songs and Govinda's iconic dance moves, the charm of this film remains untouched and strikes a chord with the audience even today. Blockbuster Songs The film was directed by celebrated filmmaker David Dhawan. Coolie No. 1 was a a family entertainer, incorporating drama, humour and emotions, making it a wholesome package. Besides the entertaining plot, the film also featured iconic songs like 'Main to raste se ja raha tha,' 'Husn hai suhana,' and the title track 'Coolie No. 1' that still tops the music playlist. With Govinda and Karima in the lead, the film featured strong actors in supporting roles like Kader Khan, Shakti Kapoor, Harish Kumar, and Sadashiv Amrapurkar, who made this film a complete laughter riot. A Laughter Riot The story of the film revolved around Raju (Govinda), a coolie who works at a bus stand and dreams of marrying into a wealthy family to start a better Hoshiyar Singh (Kader Khan) comes in the picture. He is a proud landlord looking for a rich groom for his daughter Malti (Karishma Kapoor). To take revenge on Hoshiyar's arrogance, a matchmaker sets him up with Raju disguised as a wealthy man. What follows is a laughter riot and confusion. A Cultural Phenomenon Made on a humble budget of ₹3.50 crore, the film turned out to be a massive hit, and it earned Rs. 21.15 crores at the box office. However, this film was not only a blockbuster, but it was also a phenomenon with dialogues and songs still relevant today. This film is now available on YouTube for free.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Farah Khan Says She Is ‘So Grateful' As Daughter Diva Lets Her Share Rare Photo
Last Updated: Farah shared a photo with her daughter, strolling hand-in-hand down a picturesque lane in the beautiful city of Lisbon. Farah Khan is in full vacation mode! The acclaimed choreographer and filmmaker has flown to Portugal for a relaxing getaway with her family. She recently treated fans to glimpses of her holiday on social media, featuring sweet moments with her three children—Diva, Anya, and Czar Kunder. One heartwarming photo shared on Instagram shows Farah walking hand-in-hand with one of her daughters through the stunning lanes of Lisbon, both looking at each other under a bright, sunny sky. Diva looked pretty in a strapless, smocked denim dress, perfect for summer outings, while Farah is seen dressed in an oversized yellow shirt with large multicoloured Polka dots. She is also seen carrying a red printed shoulder bag. FYI: This beautiful snap of the mother-daughter duo was clicked by the choreographer's son, Czar. Sharing the post, Farah thanked her darling daughter for letting her post the picture. She wrote in the caption, 'Sooo grateful to my daughter Diva for letting me post this pic my favourite hand to hold pic credit: czar kunder #lisbontravel." As soon as the Main Hoon Na director shared the post, the comments section was swamped with reactions from fans and celebs like. Malaika Arora, Comedian Bharti Singh, Maheep Kapoor, Zoya Akhtar, Sonu Soo and Bhavna Pandey dropped red heart emoticons. Neha Dhupia commented, 'Gorgeous girls." An Instagram user wrote, 'Purest love of all. Beautiful mom and gorgeous daughter. Knocking on wood." Not just that, the choreographer also shared more glimpses from her trip via Instagram Stories. In a rare and sweet moment, her daughter Anya even allowed her to post a picture of her online, something Farah joked doesn't happen often. Sharing the snapshot, she wrote in the caption, 'What's happening today? Anya let me put up her pic too." However, she didn't post her son's picture. Farah got married to filmmaker Shirish Kunder on December 9, 2004. The couple welcomed triplets, following an in vitro procedure, son Czar and daughters Diva and Anya, on February 11, 2008. On the work front, Farah recently appeared as the host and judge of the cooking-based reality show, Celebrity MasterChef. First Published:
Hans India
5 days ago
- General
- Hans India
PJP Dam Nears Full Capacity with Heavy Inflows; Authorities Regulate Outflows to Maintain Safety
Gadwal: The Priyadarshini Jurala Project (PJP) dam, a critical irrigation and power generation structure on the Krishna River, recorded a substantial surge in inflows and regulated outflows as of 6:00 PM on June 26, 2025. With the onset of early monsoon showers in the upstream regions, water levels have risen significantly, prompting coordinated management of the reservoir through controlled spillway discharge and lift irrigation operations. Current Reservoir Status: Water Level: 317.360 meters (1,041.207 feet) Full Reservoir Level (FRL): 318.516 meters (1,045 feet) Gross Storage Capacity: 7.389 TMC Live Storage (usable): 3.682 TMC Maximum Gross Capacity (at FRL): 9.657 TMC The water level has approached near capacity, standing just 1.156 meters below the Full Reservoir Level. With 3.682 TMC of live storage, the dam has sufficient reserves to meet both irrigation and power demands over the short term. Inflows and Outflows: Inflow: 98,000 cusecs Total Outflow: 1,03,307 cusecs Due to substantial inflows from upstream catchment areas, the dam management has initiated major outflow operations to ensure reservoir safety and balance. Break-up of Outflows: Spillway Discharge: 73,998 cusecs (via 12 gates) Power House Discharge: 27,461 cusecs Lift Irrigation & Canal Drawals: Bhima Lift-I: 650 cusecs Koilsagar Lift: 315 cusecs Left Main Canal (LMC): 550 cusecs Right Main Canal (RMC): 290 cusecs RDS Link Canal: 150 cusecs Parallel Canal & Bhima Lift-II: Nil Evaporation Loss: 43 cusecs Nettampadu Lift: Nil Other Drawals: Nil The current outflow exceeds the inflow marginally by about 5,307 cusecs, which may indicate proactive water level control measures by dam authorities to prepare for potential further inflow surges. Operational Observations: The spillway gates have been actively used to release excess water, signaling a precautionary flood regulation mechanism. The powerhouse continues to discharge over 27,000 cusecs, contributing to electricity generation while helping manage reservoir levels. The Bhima and Koilsagar lift irrigation schemes are drawing moderate volumes, indicating active use of water for irrigation, although Nettampadu and Bhima-II lifts remain idle, likely due to operational or demand-related reasons. Water is being channeled through the Left and Right Main Canals and the RDS Link Canal, ensuring supply to agricultural zones downstream. Safety and Management Outlook: With the monsoon intensifying, dam authorities are maintaining vigilant oversight. Engineers are carefully balancing inflows and outflows to protect structural integrity and avoid downstream flooding. Farmers and residents along the riverbanks and canal networks are advised to remain alert and follow any updates issued by irrigation and disaster management departments. Conclusion: The current status of the PJP Dam reflects healthy reservoir levels with robust water management in place. While the situation is under control, authorities are likely to adjust gate operations in line with weather forecasts and further upstream inflows. Continued monitoring and timely communication with downstream stakeholders remain essential to ensure safety and optimal water usage.
India.com
22-06-2025
- General
- India.com
Studied MBBS and MD, topped Haryana Civil Services, got married, cracked UPSC twice while raising a kid, her AIR was..., she is...
The UPSC exam is often touted as the most difficult competitive exam in India. The Union Public Service Commission holds the exam once a year, and lakhs of candidates from various academic and professional backgrounds enroll each year in pursuit of IAS, IPS, IFS, and other prestigious services. Despite the great competition and unfathomable effort that candidates exert towards UPSC preparation, many candidates take a leap of faith and chase this dream while juggling a job, family, and other commitments. Dr. Pragati Verma, who obtained AIR 355 for UPSC 2023, is one of these impressive individuals, with a great story to tell, demonstrating if you are sufficiently dedicated and have the right mindset, you can achieve even the biggest goals, regardless of circumstances. What makes her accomplishment even more outstanding is that she did this while working at a hospital and preparing for her exams, demonstrating her ability to handle both work responsibilities and intense preparation efforts. Dr. Pragati Verma, who achieved All India Rank(AIR) 355 in the UPSC 2023 examination, is from Meham sub-division in the Rohtak district of Haryana. Speaking about her educational qualification, Pragati finished her schooling from Meham, did MBBS from PGIMS Rohtak, and pursued MD in Radiodiagnosis at PGIMER Chandigarh. After her postgraduation, she worked as a Senior Resident at AIIMS Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh for one year. After one year, she married Dr. Atul Verma. The couple is blessed with a son, named Rajvardhan Verma. After marriage, she worked in private and corporate hospitals in Kurukshetra as a Radiology Consultant while simultaneously preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. As per a report of News18 Hindi, Dr. Pragati Verma started her UPSC preparation in May 2021 and subsequently appeared for the 2021 Preliminary exam a few months later. However, she narrowly missed qualifying by approximately 10 marks. She did not let it stop her from repeatedly strategizing her preparation and in her second attempt, passed Prelims, Mains, Interview, and got an All India Rank of 740. She belonged to the OBC category. She obtained 756 marks in the written examination and 171 marks in the personality test. Overall, she secured 927 marks in the UPSC Civil Services(Main) Examination, 2022. Her All India Rank(AIR) was 740. With an aim to be in the IAS, she sat for the UPSC 2023 exam and got AIR 355. She obtained 787 marks in the written examination and 175 marks in the personality test. Overall, she secured 962 marks in the UPSC Civil Services(Main) Examination, 2023. Her All India Rank(AIR) was 355. In 2023, Dr Pragati Verma obtained 2nd rank in the Haryana Civil Services (HCS), also securing All India Rank 740 in UPSC 2022-23. After her success in HCS, she joined the service and worked in the Ambala Division as an Officer on Special Duty to the Commissioner. According to OdishaTV, at the age of 31 and as a mother to a three-year-old son, Rani secured 355th rank in the UPSC exam, improving her performance from her previous attempt. With this achievement, she is now set to become an IAS officer. Dr Pragati Verma comes from a family with a strong tradition of public service. Her father is a primary teacher, while her mother works in the health department. For added context, her father-in-law, R.C. Verma, is a retired IAS officer and served as Deputy Commissioner in four districts of Haryana, including Bhiwani, Palwal, Nuh, and Rewari.
India.com
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Chandan Arora on casting Rajpal Yadav as lead in Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon: 'Audience connect…'
Chandan Arora, an ace director, is garnering all the headlines for his recent crime thriller release Kankhajura on SonyLiv. The series revolves around two brothers and their tangled relationship, which eventually turns sour. Headlined by Roshan Mathew and Mohit Raina, the series has been widely acclaimed. Kankhajura marks Chandan's second directorial project on OTT. He has previously delivered some masterpieces on big screens including Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon, Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh, and Striker. His directorial debut Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon stunned audiences when it featured Rajpal Yadav in the lead role—an unusual move at a time when Rajpal wasn't seen as a conventional hero in mainstream cinema. Talking about how Rajpal Yadav and Antara Mali were cast, Chandan revealed some interesting details in an exclusive interview with When asked about his thought process behind casting Rajpal Yadav in the lead during an era dominated by typical leading men, Chandan replied,'To be very honest, when I got a call from Ram Gopal Varma asking, 'Would you direct a film with Antara Mali and Rajpal Yadav?' I actually thought it was a hypothetical question—like, would you direct a film like that? He would do that. I said, 'Of course I would,' and then he told me to come to the office the next day and gave me a 13-page draft. He said, 'Read this and tell me what you think about it.' And so, I think I can take no credit at all for that bold move because it was all RGV. He was full of bold moves in those years. I mean, he was taking fantastic risks and exploring the kind of storytelling he wanted to be known for.' The Kankhajura director added,'But immediately after that, after the response Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon got—especially Rajpal's character—I had to come to a conclusion myself that I truly believe people are interested in watching performers on screen. They can connect with a good performer, and they can connect with anyone—whether it is Rajpal Yadav or Shah Rukh Khan. I saw that with the film. But because the title Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon had a commercial angle to it, I personally had to do another film with Rajpal where he was the lead, without backing off any commercial trope like Madhuri Dixit or the support of someone like RGV.' He concluded, 'I had a feeling that people wanted to watch great performers and they will applaud anyone who is a great performer and connects with them. And that's why we did Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh, and the success of it speaks for itself. The movie still resonates. So that sort of tells you how our audiences can surprise you anytime.' Apart from being a director, Chandan has also worked as an editor for various notable films including Cheeni Kum, Krrish 3, Ki & Ka, Pad Man, Mission Mangal, Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, Ved, among others.
