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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Filmmaker Aisha Sulthana reveals marriage to former Lakshadweep deputy collector Harshit Saini: "We just knew we were in love"
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Aisha Sulthana , the first female filmmaker from Lakshadweep, has officially confirmed her marriage to Harshit Saini, the former deputy collector of Andrott and Agatti islands. Speaking candidly in an interview with Manorama News, Aisha shared that she and Harshit bonded over their common goal of working for the welfare of Lakshadweep's people. 'We never said the words 'I love you' to each other,' Aisha reflected. We simply got each other. Our desires aligned, and that quiet understanding naturally led us to marriage.' A quiet ceremony, A planned celebration The couple had already registered their marriage quietly, planning to host a grand reception in December after Aisha's mother returns from Umrah. However, the couple's private moment was thrust into public view after news of their marriage leaked via WhatsApp groups. Aisha Sulthana's directorial debut 'Flush' trailer out now 'We wanted to announce it after our reception,' Aisha explained. 'He was at an official event and stepped out briefly to complete the registration. His team had everything arranged. We signed the papers and parted ways that day.' "I've decided to put that project on hold' Aisha also touched upon her upcoming directorial project titled 124 A, inspired by the Indian Penal Code section related to sedition—a subject deeply personal to her, given her past legal battles for speaking out against Lakshadweep's administration. 'After seeing what happened to films like 'Empuraan' and 'JSK', I've decided to put that project on hold,' she admitted. Aisha Sulthana had previously been charged with sedition for her remarks about former UT administrator Praful K Patel. She has also worked as the assistant director in the movie 'Kettiyolaanu Ente Malakha'.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘It was my dream': Fearless Kerala officer on rescuing 18-foot king cobra in viral video
A forest officer who was recently filmed fearlessly rescuing an 18-foot king cobra in Kerala has said that it was her dream to rescue the reptile and it took her only minutes to achieve the brave feat. In the daring video, Forest Beat Officer G S Roshni was seen picking the enormous snake(X/@Autokabeer) In the daring video, Forest Beat Officer G S Roshni was seen picking the enormous snake, known to be one of the most venomous reptiles on the planet, with a snake-catching stick out of a stream in the Paruthipalli Range. Talking to Manorama News, the brave officer opened up about the rescue that earned her widespread praise online. "It was my dream to rescue a king cobra. All snake rescuers are interested in this. King Cobras are far and few in Thiruvanthapuram district, it is a shy variety of snake. It is usually not interested in coming out from the interiors to places where there is human habitation," she said in Malayalam. Roshni said she is part of an RRT (Rapid Response Team) that specialises in rescuing all types of wild animals. "I have sometimes wanted to go to places like Pathanamthitta, where many King Cobras have been rescued. It felt like yesterday's King Cobra was kept for me. I am very happy. I rescued it very safely and released it," she said, adding that it only took her six minutes to grab the snake and put it safely inside a bag. Watch the video of the dramatic rescue here: The video, which gained thousands of views on social media, was flooded with comments praising the officer for her fearless rescue. "Salute to brave forest officer Roshni ji,' said one user while another added: '18 feet long cobra—that's insanely huge.' Many others heaped praises about her dedication and skills. "Really a dangerous attempt by Forest Officer. Officials should reward her. Daring officer. Kudos madam," said one of them.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Prithviraj's mother Mallika's life ‘would have been ruined if Sukumaran hadn't married her' after failed first marriage: ‘He had only Rs 4,695 in his account, but…'
While nepotism continues to plague most film industries across the country, offering star kids with little to no talent one substantial project after another, there have also been moments, though few and far between, when nepotism gifted Indian cinema with genuine talent. Among the finest examples are the power couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Malayalam cinema, at the same time, has rarely accepted nepo babies without them proving their artistic ability. Those who did make it through, after enduring multiple rounds of rigorous competition, became valuable additions to the industry's rich tapestry. Among such rare examples are the sibling duo Indrajith and Prithviraj, sons of the late Malayalam superstar Sukumaran and actor Mallika Sukumaran. Although it has been 28 years since Sukumaran passed away, Mallika still fondly remembers him at every opportunity, thus keeping his memory alive. In one interview, she candidly stated that her life would have been completely ruined had he not come into it. For the unversed, Mallika was initially married to actor Jagathy Sreekumar, but the marriage ended soon, after which she tied the knot with Sukumaran. 'It would have been a mess,' she said during a 2022 interview with Manorama News, when asked how her life would have turned out had she not met Sukumaran. 'For Mallika to have an identity again, my father and my family would have had to call me back,' she said, recalling her marriage to Jagathy against her family's wishes. 'Afterwards, I might have gotten remarried and gone on a different path. But for sure, I couldn't have thought of staying in the film industry. Besides, that mental anguish from the first marriage would have always been with me in life. Without making me feel any of that, Sukumaran looked after me like a princess.' Describing him as a gem of a person, Mallika admitted that, at first, she thought he was a bit of a brawler. While he was short-tempered, she said, there was so much goodness in his heart, which the film industry never truly got to see. She also noted that the one thing Sukumaran hated most was lying, particularly since he didn't know how to flatter people. Recalling facing accusations that she married Sukumaran for his money, Mallika said it was he who gave the more fitting reply, backed by proof. 'He married me when he had only Rs 4,695 in his Canara Bank account in Vadapalani. At the time, he lived in a rented house shared with director IV Sasi, Murali Movies Ramachandran and actor Kuthiravattam Pappu,' she said. She also recalled how Sukumaran played a key role in re-establishing her career by helping her land the opportunity to dub for actor Seema in Avalude Ravukal (1978), a landmark film in Malayalam cinema. It was shortly after this that the two got married, and she eventually retired from acting. Malayalam cinema 6-month report card | Disappointment of most hyped movie, tables turning between superstars and more Sukumaran passed away in 1997 at the age of 49 following a sudden heart attack. After his death, it was Mallika who raised Indrajith and Prithviraj. Speaking about his mother, Prithviraj once said, 'I believe my mother's life story is remarkable. It's natural for children to see it that way, isn't it? She faced numerous challenges. Her first marriage failed. And yet, she faced difficulties in returning home… Difficulties in presenting this matter to the family. During that time, like a fairy tale, Malayalam cinema's biggest star (Sukumaran) fell in love with Amma. Thus, she navigated through a new life, remarried, settled down, and enjoyed 23 years of marital bliss.' He added, 'But my father's sudden passing caught us all off guard. None of us expected that he would leave so soon. One day he was there, and the next day he wasn't. Overnight, I saw a woman, who had spent 23 years as a devoted mother and wife, taking control of everything. I was just starting Class 10, and my brother was about to enter engineering college. If my mother had faltered, perhaps my brother and I wouldn't be where we are today.'
Scroll.in
04-07-2025
- Health
- Scroll.in
Kerala: High alert in 3 districts after suspected Nipah virus cases
The Kerala government on Friday issued a high alert in three districts after two suspected cases of the Nipah virus were detected in the state, The Hindu reported. One of the cases was later confirmed. The alerts were issued for Malappuram, Palakkad and Kozhikode districts. The two cases included an 18-year-old woman from Malappuram, who died on Tuesday in Kozhikode from acute encephalitis syndrome, and a 38-year-old woman from Palakkad currently being treated in Malappuram, the newspaper reported. The two women had shown symptoms consistent with the virus during routine testing. Subsequently, preliminary tests conducted at the government medical colleges in Kozhikode and Malappuram indicated the possibility of the virus, Manorama News reported. The samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune in accordance with the standard protocol for confirmation. On Friday, the institute confirmed the infection in the 38-year-old woman, while the test result of the 18-year-old was awaited, The Hindu reported. After the cases came to light, state Health Minister Veena George convened an emergency meeting and confirmed that preventive actions had been intensified in the state in line with the Nipah virus protocol, Hindustan Times reported. George added that police assistance had been sought to help trace persons who may have been in contact with the suspected cases. State and district-level helplines were being set up to provide assistance, she said. Twenty-six rapid response teams had been deployed to carry out contact tracing, monitor symptoms and spread public awareness. Officials were also directed to investigate unnatural or unexplained deaths reported in the past few weeks, the minister said, adding that this was 'one of the key warning signs of a potential outbreak'. The Nipah virus is a ' zoonotic illness ' transferred from animals such as pigs and fruit bats to humans. The virus can also be caught through human-to-human transmission. It causes fever and cold-like symptoms in patients. The infection can also cause encephalitis, which is the inflammation of the brain, and myocarditis, or the inflammation of the heart, in some cases. In May, a 42-year-old woman in Malappuram had tested positive for Nipah, The Indian Express reported. The woman, who was admitted with symptoms of encephalitis, recovered from the infection. Since 2018, Kerala has experienced five Nipah outbreaks. According to The Indian Express, only seven patients who tested positive have survived till date: one in Kozhikode in 2018, another in Kochi in 2019, four in Kozhikode in 2023 and the 42-year-old woman in May. In 2018, 17 out of 18 infected persons had succumbed to the disease, while one death was reported in 2021. In 2023, two deaths due to the Nipah virus were recorded. Last year, the state reported two deaths.
Pink Villa
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
When Rajinikanth met his ‘first love' while working as bus conductor in Chennai who pushed him for acting
Rajinikanth needs no introduction. The veteran star has left a benchmark on Indian cinema with his successful, decades-long career. The 70-year-old actor who continues to shine as one of the most legendary stars once made a rare revelation about that one person in his life who motivated him to join films. When Rajinikanth spoke about his first love Nirmala's influence on his career Veteran Malayalam actor Devan, who shared the screen space with Rajinikanth in the film Baashha, had once revealed a lesser-known conversation he had with the superstar, where the latter opened up about his first love during a heartfelt chat. Speaking with Manorama News in 2019, Devan mentioned that his chat with Rajinikanth took place after the team completed shooting and reached the hotel for the night. Rajinikanth then revealed how he had met an MBBS student named Nirmala while working as a bus conductor in Chennai. They met for the first time when she was unusually trying to push herself inside the bus from the front door. When he tried to stop her, the two ended up having a heated exchange. Rajinikanth invited Nirmala to watch one of his plays While Rajini and Nirmala started on an unpleasant note, the duo kept on meeting on the same route and became friends. Later, the Tamil actor, who was just starting in theaters along with his job as a bus conductor, invited Nirmala to watch a play where he would perform. Nirmala reached the venue on time and watched his play. Later, the Coolie actor received a letter from Adayar Film Institute in Chennai confirming his admission. However, it was not he who had applied there. Later, Rajinikanth came to know that Nirmala applied on his behalf. She said, 'You act very well. I think you are very special. I want to see you on the movie posters. I want to see your huge cut-outs in front of the theaters. You should become an actor who is famous all over India. I have imagined all these when I watched you in that play. That is why I applied on your behalf. You should definitely go.' However, Rajinikanth declined the offer as he felt it was 'too risky' to leave his job and go to Chennai. Moreover, it would also cost him a lot of money. But Nirmala was not ready to back down. The next time they met, she handed Rajinikanth some money and urged him to join the film institute. Finally, the latter agreed. Rajinikanth never met Nirmala again after becoming successful Strangely, as fate would have it, when Rajinikanth returned after a few days of his stint at the film institute, he lost all connection with Nirmala. He came back to Bangalore and looked everywhere for her, but it seemed that she had left, and even her house was locked. Actor Devan remembered how Rajinikanth was in tears while speaking about Nirmala, whom he lovingly called Nimmy. He mentioned that now that he has become successful as an actor, he still looks for her in the crowd. The Coolie actor further said, 'I look for her in the crowds. Devan, why hasn't she come for me? Why doesn't she want to see me, even after I have achieved all these?' Years later, Rajinikanth moved on in his life and got married to Latha Rangachari in 1981. The couple are parents to their daughters Aishwaryaa and Soundarya.
