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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Renuka Shahane makes a strong comment on the Hindi-Marathi language row: ‘Just slapping two or three people, it's not going to help the language
In the last few days, Maharashtra has been experiencing a controversy over the Hindi and Marathi language. It all started when the state Government decided to make Hindi mandatory for Class I students in Marathi and English medium schools. There's been a huge debate surrounding the language and how the citizens of Maharashtra must know Marathi. Several celebs have given their opinions on it. Now actress Renuka Shahane has also made a strong statement regarding the debate. Shahane said on 'InControversial With Pooja Chaudhri' podcast, 'If you are in a place for a very long time, it's a good thing to understand the local language, the local culture and be respectful more than anything else…It's not about the speaking of it, much more than the intention of wanting to, you know, respect it. I do not like people who do not feel the necessity to be accommodating of the local language and local culture. ' She added, 'I do not like violence at all, you know; I do not like the fact that people can be rude about it. Going into a place where Marathi is not spoken and just slapping two or three people, it's not going to help the language in any way.' Recently, Renuka's husband Ashutosh Rane also spoke about it. He said, 'Marathi maajhya mulanchi maatru bhasha aahe aani maajhi bayko chi pan tar tumhi chinta nako kara. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo (Marathi is the mother tongue of my children and my wife, so don't worry).' He added, 'Mera personal jo maanna hai, woh yeh hai ki bhasha jo hoti hai, woh samvaad ka vishay hoti hai; bhasha kabhi bhi vivaad ka vishay nahin hoti. Toh Bharatvarsh jo hai, woh itna paripakv aur itna adbhut desh hai, jahan par isne saari cheezon ko sweekar kiya hai aur samvaad mein vishwas rakhta hai. Bharat kabhi bhi vivaad mein vishwas nahin rakhta. (My personal belief is that language is always a subject of communication, never a subject of conflict. That's why our country, India, is such a mature and wonderful place, where it has accepted everything and believes in dialogue and trust. India has never believed in conflict.)"
Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
‘Samajh nahi aaya': Renuka Shahane reveals doctor's shocking weight comment day after childbirth; how it can affect a new mom
Hum Aapke Hain Koun actor Renuka Shahane recently opened up about a deeply personal experience that sheds light on a harsh and often unspoken reality many new mothers face — body image pressure right after childbirth. In a candid conversation with Gauahar Khan on her podcast show MaaNoranjan, Shahane reflected on the emotional and physical toll of becoming a new mother, and the jarring comment she received just a day after giving birth to her son in 2002. 'My first child was born in 2002. Despite all my hopes, it wasn't easy. Many things go unspoken,' she said. Shahane added, 'When the doctor and his wife visited me in the hospital, his very first words were, 'Now you must lose weight.' It felt so strange,' Shahane revealed. She then recalled her reaction to the doctor's comment: 'Just yesterday I delivered my firstborn and I was like yeh kaunsa pressure hai, samajh nahi aaya (what is this pressure, I don't understand). That was a first for me and I was completely shocked. So many things were happening to me, so I was just like a spectator, and it's his prerogative only. It actually prepares you for societal pressure. A mother doesn't only have the pressure to be a naturally fabulous mother, but also to bounce back as if nothing has happened.' Dr Shaily Sharma, consultant gynaecologist at Cloudnine Hospital, Faridabad, tells 'It can be weird…receiving weight-related comments right after childbirth. It can be extremely harmful for a new mother, both emotionally and physically. After delivery, a woman's body is healing from a major physical event. Her hormones are shifting, sleep is disturbed, and she may already feel overwhelmed or vulnerable. Being told to focus on weight loss during this delicate time can lead to guilt, shame, or anxiety. It may affect her self-esteem, discourage breastfeeding, or even contribute to postpartum depression. Mothers need empathy and support, not pressure or judgement.' Dr Sharma notes that recovery after childbirth should be gentle and paced according to each mother's needs. Emotionally, seeking support from family, friends, or a counsellor can be beneficial. Practicing self-kindness, accepting one's body, and connecting with other new mothers can ease the emotional load. 'Physically, focus should be on rest, balanced nutrition, hydration, and gradual movement like light walking or postnatal yoga. Any weight changes should come naturally over time, not through rushed diets or intense workouts. Healing, bonding with the baby, and mental wellness should be the true priorities in this phase,' suggests the doctor. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.
India Today
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Renuka Shahane's 'Loop Line'
In a startling sequence in actor-director Renuka Shahane's animated short film Loop Line, a homemaker makes pakoras out of her brain and serves them to her husband and his friends while they drink and chatter noisily. No, this is not a horror film. Loop Line is the sort of poignant feminist cinema Shahane has honed over her last two features, Rita (2009) and Tribhanga (2021).
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Renuka Shahane on animated film 'Loop Line': Wanted to write about women who can't change their lives
(Picture courtesy: Facebook) 27 Most stories about women end with them taking a big or small step towards a solution but what about those who don't have the means to change their circumstances? This question inspired Renuka Shahane to explore one such life in her animated film "Loop Line". Shahane, a known name in cinema and TV right from the Doordarshan days, said she kept thinking about many housewives stuck in an endless loop of emotional and verbal abuse. "I had this idea in my mind that when we read women's stories, in the end, they take a big or small revolutionary step to solve their problems. But what about those who never take that step or have no way out? They are stuck in a loveless marriage where they don't get any respect for their work and the mental abuse is normalised," the actor-filmmaker told PTI in an interview. "Loop Line", an over eight-minute short, is about a middle-aged Mumbai housewife, who cooks, cleans and has no life outside the small flat that she shares with her emotionally abusive husband. But her inner life is full of imagination that takes her places: be it romancing the screen hero that she is watching on TV or freely floating in a pond full of water lilies, a scene that instantly evokes the image of Claude Monet's famous painting. There are moments of angst that also find a voice in her fantasies. Shahane, who made her directorial debut with "Tribhanga" in 2021, said she initially wrote the story for the live-action format but she kept seeing the inner life of the character in animation. "When I was writing this, I realised that the fantasies of the woman in this particular film, I could see only in animation. And then I realised that the combination of animation and live action doesn't seem right. So I decided to make a full animation film. "I love animation. It is such a deep art form. And I have been fascinated with it since childhood. But I don't have any background in visual arts. So this was a big step for me," she said. It was, in fact, a giant leap for Shahane as she made a mature story in animation, a format that is mostly associated with children's stories in India. "There is no place or institution where we are showing mature-level animation films in India. So I knew this will be my passion project where I will invest money and I won't expect it to come back. I was adamant that I want to do this content only in animation. My animators at Paperboard Design Studio were surprised when I approached them." Shahane is happy that artists in India are waking up to the possibilities of the animation format beyond children's stories. "It has not yet picked up in our country like it has in Japan or other countries... Even Disney films, though they are children's stories, are aimed at the adult audience as well. Any art form is dependent on money. If it's not viable it's very difficult to make anything. Animation is a labour-intensive process. It takes a lot of time. So you need economically viable animation," she said. The film is titled "Loop Line" because Shahane could see the parallel between her character and Mumbai's local trains. Both keep working without receiving any gratitude and are like lifelines to their family and the city. Shahane said she wants to keep exploring stories where she has complete creative control like she had in "Loop Line". "As an artist, I am backing myself... Every artist should take that leap of faith. I am 58 years old and I have done a lot of work. During your struggle, you made compromises, but when you are comfortable, you should be committed to your art." "Loop Line" features voices of actors Mitalee Jagtap and Anand Alkunte. The movie has been screened at film galas like 19th Tasveer South Asian Film Festival, Mumbai Short and Documentary Film Festival and New York Indian Film Festival.
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Renuka Shahane on animated film 'Loop Line': Wanted to write about women who can't change their lives
New Delhi, 27 Most stories about women end with them taking a big or small step towards a solution but what about those who don't have the means to change their circumstances? This question inspired Renuka Shahane to explore one such life in her animated film "Loop Line". Renuka Shahane on animated film 'Loop Line': Wanted to write about women who can't change their lives Shahane, a known name in cinema and TV right from the Doordarshan days, said she kept thinking about many housewives stuck in an endless loop of emotional and verbal abuse. "I had this idea in my mind that when we read women's stories, in the end, they take a big or small revolutionary step to solve their problems. But what about those who never take that step or have no way out? They are stuck in a loveless marriage where they don't get any respect for their work and the mental abuse is normalised," the actor-filmmaker told PTI in an interview. "Loop Line", an over eight-minute short, is about a middle-aged Mumbai housewife, who cooks, cleans and has no life outside the small flat that she shares with her emotionally abusive husband. But her inner life is full of imagination that takes her places: be it romancing the screen hero that she is watching on TV or freely floating in a pond full of water lilies, a scene that instantly evokes the image of Claude Monet's famous painting. There are moments of angst that also find a voice in her fantasies. Shahane, who made her directorial debut with "Tribhanga" in 2021, said she initially wrote the story for the live-action format but she kept seeing the inner life of the character in animation. "When I was writing this, I realised that the fantasies of the woman in this particular film, I could see only in animation. And then I realised that the combination of animation and live action doesn't seem right. So I decided to make a full animation film. "I love animation. It is such a deep art form. And I have been fascinated with it since childhood. But I don't have any background in visual arts. So this was a big step for me," she said. It was, in fact, a giant leap for Shahane as she made a mature story in animation, a format that is mostly associated with children's stories in India. "There is no place or institution where we are showing mature-level animation films in India. So I knew this will be my passion project where I will invest money and I won't expect it to come back. I was adamant that I want to do this content only in animation. My animators at Paperboard Design Studio were surprised when I approached them." Shahane is happy that artists in India are waking up to the possibilities of the animation format beyond children's stories. "It has not yet picked up in our country like it has in Japan or other countries... Even Disney films, though they are children's stories, are aimed at the adult audience as well. Any art form is dependent on money. If it's not viable it's very difficult to make anything. Animation is a labour-intensive process. It takes a lot of time. So you need economically viable animation," she said. The film is titled "Loop Line" because Shahane could see the parallel between her character and Mumbai's local trains. Both keep working without receiving any gratitude and are like lifelines to their family and the city. Shahane said she wants to keep exploring stories where she has complete creative control like she had in "Loop Line". "As an artist, I am backing myself... Every artist should take that leap of faith. I am 58 years old and I have done a lot of work. During your struggle, you made compromises, but when you are comfortable, you should be committed to your art." "Loop Line" features voices of actors Mitalee Jagtap and Anand Alkunte. The movie has been screened at film galas like 19th Tasveer South Asian Film Festival, Mumbai Short and Documentary Film Festival and New York Indian Film Festival. It is produced by Shahane's Padachinha Production. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
