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Economic Times
9 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
A waterfall once led to memory loss for Amrish Puri on Ajay Devgn's movie; everyone was confused
Panic On The Set Bond With Ajay Devgn In the world of cinema, behind-the-scenes stories sometimes reveal the unexpected dangers actors face in their dedication to performance. One such alarming incident involved legendary actor Amrish Puri , who reportedly experienced temporary memory loss after filming a demanding scene for an Ajay Devgn movie. The episode occurred during a sequence that required him to stand directly beneath a powerful waterfall—without any protective memory lapse was recently brought to public attention by actor Kajol in an interview with Mashable India. She shared that the incident unfolded on the set of one of Ajay Devgn's films, where Amrish Puri was supposed to shoot under a waterfall. According to Kajol, the intensity of the water's force coupled with the absence of head protection led to Puri becoming disoriented. When he emerged from the waterfall, he could not recognize his surroundings or even recall his identity, reportedly asking, 'Who am I? What am I doing?'The confusion and concern on the set were immediate. Crew members were alarmed by Puri's condition, and filming was halted. The veteran actor remained in a disoriented state for nearly three hours before eventually regaining his memory. Kajol emphasized that while the incident might sound unbelievable in retrospect, it was a very serious situation at the likened the episode to her own experience of brief memory loss during the shooting of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which also stemmed from a fall while filming a cycling scene. In both cases, the actors eventually recovered, but the events highlighted how physically demanding and potentially dangerous film shoots can be—even for seasoned Puri and Ajay Devgn collaborated on several films over the years, including Phool Aur Kaante, Hulchul, Taarzan: The Wonder Car, and Gair. Kajol revealed that through these frequent projects, Puri developed a strong fondness for Devgn. She mentioned in the interview that Puri 'loved Ajay,' pointing to the bond they shared both on and off the Puri, known for his iconic roles in Indian cinema—particularly as a powerful villain—passed away in 2005 at the age of 72. He had been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare form of blood cancer. In the final days of his life, he underwent brain surgery as part of his treatment.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
A waterfall once led to memory loss for Amrish Puri on Ajay Devgn's movie; everyone was confused
Amrish Puri once experienced temporary memory loss while filming a scene under a waterfall for an Ajay Devgn movie. Kajol recently shared that the powerful force of the water and lack of head protection left the veteran actor disoriented, repeatedly asking who he was and what he was doing. The episode caused panic on set and lasted around three hours before he recovered. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Panic On The Set Bond With Ajay Devgn In the world of cinema, behind-the-scenes stories sometimes reveal the unexpected dangers actors face in their dedication to performance. One such alarming incident involved legendary actor Amrish Puri , who reportedly experienced temporary memory loss after filming a demanding scene for an Ajay Devgn movie. The episode occurred during a sequence that required him to stand directly beneath a powerful waterfall—without any protective memory lapse was recently brought to public attention by actor Kajol in an interview with Mashable India. She shared that the incident unfolded on the set of one of Ajay Devgn's films, where Amrish Puri was supposed to shoot under a waterfall. According to Kajol, the intensity of the water's force coupled with the absence of head protection led to Puri becoming disoriented. When he emerged from the waterfall, he could not recognize his surroundings or even recall his identity, reportedly asking, 'Who am I? What am I doing?'The confusion and concern on the set were immediate. Crew members were alarmed by Puri's condition, and filming was halted. The veteran actor remained in a disoriented state for nearly three hours before eventually regaining his memory. Kajol emphasized that while the incident might sound unbelievable in retrospect, it was a very serious situation at the likened the episode to her own experience of brief memory loss during the shooting of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, which also stemmed from a fall while filming a cycling scene. In both cases, the actors eventually recovered, but the events highlighted how physically demanding and potentially dangerous film shoots can be—even for seasoned Puri and Ajay Devgn collaborated on several films over the years, including Phool Aur Kaante, Hulchul, Taarzan: The Wonder Car, and Gair. Kajol revealed that through these frequent projects, Puri developed a strong fondness for Devgn. She mentioned in the interview that Puri 'loved Ajay,' pointing to the bond they shared both on and off the Puri, known for his iconic roles in Indian cinema—particularly as a powerful villain—passed away in 2005 at the age of 72. He had been diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare form of blood cancer. In the final days of his life, he underwent brain surgery as part of his treatment.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Hundreds fall ill amid sweltering heat and overcrowding at India chariot festival
More than 600 devotees required medical assistance after a massive crowd gathered for a Hindu festival amid sweltering heat in eastern India on Friday. The annual festival of Rath Yatra, which draws over a million people to the city of Puri in Odisha state, saw a series of fainting spells, vomiting, and minor injuries, primarily from overcrowding near the Balagandi area, where one of the three ceremonial chariots became stuck for over an hour. Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, is one of the most important Hindu festivals in eastern India. It celebrates the annual journey of three deities – Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra – from their main temple in the city to a nearby shrine called Gundicha. The deities are transported on giant, handcrafted wooden chariots pulled by thousands of worshippers. The deities stay at the Gundicha temple for several days before returning to the main shrine. The return is marked by another procession and the festival ends with a ceremony called Niladri Vijaya where the chariots are taken apart. #WATCH | Puri, Odisha | Ambulances reached the Rath Yatra spot after some people complained of suffocation and were reported unconscious due to humidity. The affected people were taken to the hospital and were provided with the required medical assistance — ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2025 More than a million devotees had gathered in Puri by Saturday, NDTV quoted Sanjay Kumar, the additional director general of police, as saying. Puri's chief district medical officer, Dr Kishore Satapathy, said the majority of the patients were treated at outpatient clinics and later discharged. The main cause of the health issues was overcrowding at the festival, he was quoted as saying by local broadcaster CNBC. Odisha health minister Mukesh Mahaling said 'the oppressive climate during the procession' played a significant role in the spike in medical cases, PTI news agency reported. As many as 625 people were treated for heat-related illnesses and injuries, PTI said. Around 70 devotees remained hospitalised as of Saturday, with nine in critical condition, according to local authorities. No deaths were reported. Much of the unrest centred on Balabhadra's chariot, Taladhwaja, which got stuck while navigating a tight corner. The delay sparked a bottleneck that intensified as thousands of people surged forward to continue the age-old tradition of pulling the towering wooden chariots. In the crush, many entered restricted zones, making movement increasingly difficult. Ambulances stationed at the 12th-century Jagannath Temple transported the injured pilgrims to nearby medical centres. Volunteers from public and private groups also assisted in rescue and evacuation efforts.
The Independent
5 hours ago
- Health
- The Independent
Hundreds fall ill amid sweltering heat and overcrowding at India chariot festival
More than 600 devotees required medical assistance after a massive crowd gathered for a Hindu festival amid sweltering heat in eastern India on Friday. The annual festival of Rath Yatra, which draws over a million people to the city of Puri in Odisha state, saw a series of fainting spells, vomiting, and minor injuries, primarily from overcrowding near the Balagandi area, where one of the three ceremonial chariots became stuck for over an hour. Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, is one of the most important Hindu festivals in eastern India. It celebrates the annual journey of three deities – Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra – from their main temple in the city to a nearby shrine called Gundicha. The deities are transported on giant, handcrafted wooden chariots pulled by thousands of worshippers. The deities stay at the Gundicha temple for several days before returning to the main shrine. The return is marked by another procession and the festival ends with a ceremony called Niladri Vijaya where the chariots are taken apart. More than a million devotees had gathered in Puri by Saturday, NDTV quoted Sanjay Kumar, the additional director general of police, as saying. Puri's chief district medical officer, Dr Kishore Satapathy, said the majority of the patients were treated at outpatient clinics and later discharged. The main cause of the health issues was overcrowding at the festival, he was quoted as saying by local broadcaster CNBC. Odisha health minister Mukesh Mahaling said 'the oppressive climate during the procession' played a significant role in the spike in medical cases, PTI news agency reported. As many as 625 people were treated for heat-related illnesses and injuries, PTI said. Around 70 devotees remained hospitalised as of Saturday, with nine in critical condition, according to local authorities. No deaths were reported. Much of the unrest centred on Balabhadra's chariot, Taladhwaja, which got stuck while navigating a tight corner. The delay sparked a bottleneck that intensified as thousands of people surged forward to continue the age-old tradition of pulling the towering wooden chariots. In the crush, many entered restricted zones, making movement increasingly difficult. Ambulances stationed at the 12th-century Jagannath Temple transported the injured pilgrims to nearby medical centres. Volunteers from public and private groups also assisted in rescue and evacuation efforts.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
ITC chairman's salary flat in FY25 after 54% jump in '23-'24
1 2 3 Kolkata: After a 54% jump in salary in 2023-24, the remuneration of ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri remained almost flat in 2024-25, per the annual report of the FMCG, tobacco and agri major. Puri's total remuneration was Rs 25.6 crore in 2024-25, compared to Rs 25.2 crore in 2023-24. In FY25, his basic salary was Rs 3.5 crore, perquisites Rs 73 lakh and performance incentive Rs 21.4 crore. P uri drew a basic salary of Rs 3.1 crore, perquisites and other benefits of Rs 57 lakh and a performance bonus of Rs 21.5 crore from the diversified conglomerate in 2023-24, according to the company's last annual report. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata In 2022-23, his total remuneration was around Rs 16.2 crore, which included a basic salary of Rs 2.9 crore, perquisites and other benefits of Rs 57 lakh and a performance bonus of Rs 12.8 crore. Sources said Puri's salary hike last year was mainly because of long-term incentives from previous years being paid off. "The main difference between the components of 2022-23 and 2023-24 was the performance incentive, while other components remained flat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Knee pain prices might surprise you Knee pain | search ads Find Now Undo In FY25, the performance incentive remained almost the same and overall, it was flat," said a source. ITC witnessed a 0.8% jump in profit after tax in the fourth quarter of 2024-25 to Rs 4,875 crore from Rs 4,837 crore in the corresponding period of 2023-24 for continuing businesses. The net profit was Rs 19,562 crore for the fourth quarter of FY25 with discontinued business. Meanwhile, ITC launched over 100 new products in the last fiscal year. It was anchored on the vectors of health & nutrition, hygiene, protection, care, convenience & on-the-go, indulgence and others. The FMCG businesses, comprising branded packaged foods, personal care products, education and stationery products, incense sticks (agarbattis) and safety matches, have grown multi-fold over the past several years. ITC's portfolio of over 25 Indian mother brands, largely built through an organic growth strategy leveraging institutional synergies in a relatively short period of time, represents an annual consumer spend of over Rs 34,000 crore and reaches over 260 crore households in India, the report said.
