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India.com
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Who is Beena Tripathi aka Rasika Dugal's husband? He graduated from IIM, quit high-paying job to become actor; Name is…
Mirzapur's Beena Tripathi aka Rasika Duggal has a popularity because of the kind of projects she has picked. A few of her fans know that she is married to a man who is not only a successful actor but has also made the unique journey from being a banker to an actor. Like Rasika, he is also an actor. Apart from this, he is also a writer and cinematographer. The actor we are talking about has featured in films and web series like ' Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu', 'I Me Aur Main', 'Sherni', 'Sunflower ', among others. The actor is an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, and it was after working in a bank in New York that he decided to take his passion for acting forward. He took theatre classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and later quit his job to try acting in India. Initially planning a sabbatical, he ended up doing theatre, advertisements, and other projects, eventually becoming a full-time actor, transitioning from banking to acting in a fulfilling journey. Who is Rasika Duggal's husband? Actress Rasika Duggal married Mukul Chadda in 2010 after dating for 3 years. He had notable film roles in 'Satyagraha' and 'Gurgaoin'. It was the OTT platform that gave him fame. His breakout role came as Jagdeep Chadda in the Indian adaptation of The Office. He further earned praise for his role in 'Sunflower' as Dr. Ahuja. Mukul Chadda left his high-paying job to become actor Actor Mukul Chadda once said in an interview to TOI, 'I wasn't happy doing what I was doing. Theatre is something I was always inclined towards. Even while in New York I'd take part-time classes at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. We did shows, and we would rehearse on weekends. I just never thought of it as a career then. When I quit my job and came to India, I took a sabbatical. During my sabbatical, I did theatre. The plan was to try it out for a year or two and see what happens next. Karte karte, I did it for longer and after I did a bunch of advertisements and other stuff I realized that it was paying the bills so I could continue doing it. I sort of accidentally stayed on this course and then at some point I realized that I'm a full-time actor now. From a banker to an actor, the journey has been an exciting one!'
News18
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Zaann Khan To Collaborate With Nyrraa Banerji For A Romantic Music Video?
This marks the first time that Zaann Khan will collaborate with Nyrraa Banerji on any project. Actor Zaann Khan, best known for his roles in television shows like Kyun Utthe Dil Chod Aaye and Maitree, is gearing up for a new project. He is set to star in a music video alongside Nyrraa Banerji, who rose to fame through her stint on the controversial reality TV show Bigg Boss. She appeared on the 18th season of the show. While there were rumours initially that Zaann and Nyrraa had paired up for a project, the actor himself confirmed the same to TellyChakkar. 'Yes, I am doing a music video with Nyrra Banerji," he told the media outlet. Sharing some details about their upcoming project, Zaann added, 'It will be a nice romantic-sad song and will have a 'baarish' twist to it too." Lastly, he hoped that the audience would love both the song and their performance. This would mark the first time that Zaann would collaborate with the actress. Speaking of Zaann Khan, the actor made his debut in the entertainment industry with a small role in the 2013 film Satyagraha, which featured Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, and Kareena Kapoor in the lead roles. Following this, he went on to play several prominent roles on television shows. To date, Zaann is best known for portraying Randheer Raizada in Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye, Karthik in Vanshaj and Saransh Tiwari in Maitree. Over the years, he has acted in shows like SuperCops Vs Super Villains, Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, Naamkaran, Ishqbaaz, and Meri Saas Bhoot Hai, among others. He was last seen on-screen in Kuch Reet Jagat Ki Aisi Hai, where he played Naren Ratansi. He has also appeared in MTV Splitsvilla. As for Nyrraa Banerji, the actress, who made her debut in 2009, is predominantly known for her work in regional cinema, particularly in films from Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. Besides that, she also garnered popularity for her lead role in the supernatural drama Divya Drishti. Nyrraa also participated in several reality TV shows, including Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, where she was eliminated in seventh place, and Bigg Boss 18. She was eliminated after a few weeks following the show's premiere. First Published: July 22, 2025, 17:15 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.
News18
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
If You Are Still Not Sure About Natasa Stankovic's Core Strength, Watch This Video
Last Updated: In a video posted on Instagram, Natasa Stankovic could be seen performing an act of balance and we must appreciate her core strength. Natasa Stankovic has been dealing with the challenges in her life quite positively. After her split with India cricketer Hardik Pandya, the model and dancer has been going strong and co-parenting their only child Agastya. It is no surprise that Natasa is a fitness enthusiast. She is often spotted heading to or stepping out of her gymnasium after an intense workout session. This time, it was not a mere sighting of Natasa, rather, she was spotted doing an act that could be termed extraordinary. In a video posted on Instagram, Natasa Stankovic could be seen performing an act of balance and we must appreciate her core strength. Donning a black outfit, the Serbian model is seen balancing herself on top of two dumbbells placed one above another in a vertical position. She sits on the structure cross-legged that too wearing high heels. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @natasastankovic__ No wonder Natasa's video took the internet community by storm. A user said, 'Balancing style and strength like a queen." Another person mentioned, 'When elegance meets gym core energy." Someone else noted, 'She doesn't skip leg day… or slay day!" A comment read, 'High heels? On that? Iconic." 'Unreal is an understatement," an individual added. Natasa Stankovic was previously married to Hardik Pandya and shares a 4-year-old son with the cricketer. Coming to her work front, she made her debut in 2013 with the film Satyagraha. Helmed by Prakash Jha, the political drama starred Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan, Arjun Rampal among others. Following this, she was also seen in Bigg Boss 8, Nach Baliye 9, and other films and television shows. First Published: July 19, 2025, 11:10 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.
The Print
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The Print
‘Dressed as a sadhu, a Sardar, a hippie…': Shah on Modi's 19 months underground during Emergency
Shah said the book also captures the role of the RSS, the Jan Sangh, and the difficulties faced during Satyagraha and public mobilisation during that period. Speaking at the launch of The Emergency Diaries–Years that Forged a Leader, Shah said: 'This book contains the full story… of how Narendra Modi, at the age of 24–25, led the struggle in Gujarat. He went underground for 19 months during Emergency, which was imposed under Indira Gandhi's dictatorship. He helped MISA detainees, distributed underground newspapers at markets, intersections, among students and women.' New Delhi: He dressed as a sadhu, a Sardar, a hippie, an incense stick seller, even a newspaper vendor to stay underground. That's how Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday described Narendra Modi's time during Emergency, saying the current Prime Minister, then a 25-year-old RSS pracharak, spent 19 months underground helping detainees and distributing banned publications. 'Along with this, the book describes the role of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Jan Sangh, the struggle of the Lok Sangharsh Samiti, the challenges of Satyagraha and public awakening. Narendra Modiji, during that time, while underground, worked as a sadhu, sometimes a Sardar, sometimes a hippie, sometimes an agarbatti seller, or a newspaper delivery vendor—he played all these roles,' he said. He added: 'And today, see how destiny delivers justice. The same young man who, at the age of 25, opposed the dictatorial mindset of Congress Prime Minister Indira Gandhi—going door to door, village to village, city to city—is today the person who, in 2014, uprooted the very dynastic politics for which Emergency was imposed.' Shah appealed to youth to read the book: 'I especially appeal to the youth of this country—read this book at least once. A young man of your own age, in his early years, resisted dictatorship. That same young man is today's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is strengthening the roots of democracy in this country.' The book, divided into five chapters, explores censorship of the press during the Emergency, the government's use of state power, the resistance put up by the RSS and Jan Sangh, personal stories of those imprisoned or targeted, and the larger democratic transition from authoritarianism to mass participation. Modi's own experience as a young underground organiser is presented as a key thread through this narrative. Shah said Prime Minister Modi had decided 25 June should be commemorated as Constitution Betrayal Day, calling the Emergency 'an attack on the nation's soul'. The BJP marks this day each year as a black chapter in India's democratic history. Shah said the phrase 'Constitution Betrayal' was debated internally as it seemed harsh, but they concluded that nothing less could describe how censorship, mass arrests, and suppression unfolded in 1975. The Union Minister recounted the series of events leading up to the Emergency, including the Allahabad High Court verdict invalidating Indira Gandhi's election and the Congress loss in Gujarat, saying these political shocks prompted the clampdown. He argued that the JP movement gave voice to rising discontent and turned slogans like 'Indira is India' into 'Indira against India'. Listing the Emergency's excesses, Shah said censorship extended to artists and institutions. 'To the youth sitting here, I want to ask—have you ever listened to a duet song? In it, both the male and female voices—can they be of the same singer? That's what happened during Emergency. Kishore Kumar's voice was banned. Manoj Kumar's films were banned. Dev Anand was barred from Doordarshan. The film Aandhi and Kissa Kursi Ka were also banned. Friends, after murdering the Constitution, the Indian Constitution was silenced.' He also highlighted judicial interference, where judges critical of the government were sidelined, and three senior judges were superseded. He referred to the Shah Commission's findings, saying they documented how forced sterilisation, mass detentions, and demolitions created a climate of fear 'with no parallel in the world'. Shah contrasted that period with what he called the current ethos of governance under Modi. He said while Emergency-era politics placed individual and dynastic interests above the nation, the Modi era had ushered in a mindset of 'India First'. He said India was now on a path to becoming a global leader by 2047—a transformation rooted in the sacrifices made by those who resisted Emergency rule. Calling for collective memory and vigilance, he urged that India's youth be educated about the Emergency so that such a chapter is never repeated. (Edited by Viny Mishra) Also read: Emergency showed extent of executive power. 50 years on, it's still embedded in Constitution
India Gazette
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
K'taka: BJP launches 'Kalaburagi Chalo' protest, demands Priyank Kharge's ouster over Chittapur incident
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) [India], May 24 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to stage a major protest titled 'Kalaburagi Chalo' here, demanding the removal of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge from the state Cabinet over the recent incident in Chittapur. The protest comes in the wake of the May 21 incident, where Congress workers allegedly laid siege to a guest house in Chittapur, Kalaburagi district, where the Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanswamy, was staying. Reacting to the incident, Narayanswamy compared his treatment during previous protests with the current political atmosphere. He said, 'Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was once the Leader of Opposition. Back then, during our government, when a small protest happened in Kodagu, he was arrested, but we still gave him full security and treated him with respect. But now, Congress leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge are making disrespectful remarks. He even called RSS and BJP supporters 'dogs' and claimed none of them took part in the freedom struggle.' Echoing similar concerns, BJP leader Rajkumar Patil accused Minister Priyank Kharge of misusing his official position to target political rivals. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Patil alleged that Kharge orchestrated attacks on BJP leaders, including Narayanswamy, during what he described as a peaceful protest in Chittapur. 'BJP leaders, including Narayanswamy, were deliberately harassed during a peaceful Satyagraha in Chittapur. Congress-backed individuals attacked his car and even tried to assault him,' Patil alleged. Calling for urgent action, Patil said, 'The Chief Minister has to take strict action. All those police officers involved must be suspended, especially those who mishandled the 'Darna Dutt Satyagraha'. Those responsible for the attack should be arrested under the Gunda Act.' He also criticised the Congress-led state government for failing to act on multiple complaints against Priyank Kharge. 'Only those who are with Congress receive protection. Whether under Congress rule or the Constitution, nothing seems to function properly in Kalaburagi. The entire area is witnessing illegal activity,' Patil said. Claiming that both ministers and citizens are fearful, he added, 'Some ministers are scared to come here. People are afraid that Priyank Kharge has kept some people under his control. Those people come and disrupt protests like the Dharna Satyagraha.' 'Until Priyank resigns or is removed from the Cabinet, Siddaramaiah ji will not act. We will continue our protest,' Patil asserted. 'Unless Siddaramaiah acts and removes Priyank, we will not back down,' he reiterated. (ANI)
