Surbhi Chandna made her Ott debut in Chapter 2 of ‘ Rakshak – Indias Braves Chapter 2.’ Teaming up with Barun Sobti, the Amazon miniTV series pays tribute to the nation’s martyrs and their sacrifices.
Surbhi recently received the Global Excellence Award 2024 for Outstanding Performance in Rakshak – Indias Braves Chapter 2. She learnt Haryanavi for her role Suman Devi Ji.
She shared her excitement on her Instagram and captioned, “‘Alka’ humbly accepts the Global Excellence Award 2024 for Outstanding Performance in Rakshak – Indias Braves Chapter 2. I honestly believe it really doesn’t matter how big or small your part is in a project you choose but how impactful relevant and strong it is. It was an honour to play Suman Devi Ji and this is her story of courage & prowess too. Learnt Haryanavi to get the accent right that totally felt like a challenge at the beginning but thankful to my dearest Sam Sir @samkhan...
Surbhi recently received the Global Excellence Award 2024 for Outstanding Performance in Rakshak – Indias Braves Chapter 2. She learnt Haryanavi for her role Suman Devi Ji.
She shared her excitement on her Instagram and captioned, “‘Alka’ humbly accepts the Global Excellence Award 2024 for Outstanding Performance in Rakshak – Indias Braves Chapter 2. I honestly believe it really doesn’t matter how big or small your part is in a project you choose but how impactful relevant and strong it is. It was an honour to play Suman Devi Ji and this is her story of courage & prowess too. Learnt Haryanavi to get the accent right that totally felt like a challenge at the beginning but thankful to my dearest Sam Sir @samkhan...
- 5/16/2024
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
New Delhi, April 30 (Ians) Actor Adhyayan Suman has extended his best wishes to Kangana Ranaut, with whom he had a bitter breakup after being in a relationship for a few months in 2008-2009, for her venture into politics.
The actor said that he is “sure” that she will do “extremely well”.
Talking about Kangana, who recently joined politics as a Bjp candidate from Mandi for the Lok Sabha election, Adhyayan told Ians: “As far as Kangana Ranaut and her life are concerned and her political career is concerned, I think she has done really well in her career as an actor, and I wish her all the very best for her political career as well.”
“I am very sure that she will do extremely well too. I wish her all the very best.”
Their paths initially crossed on the sets of ‘Raaz: The Mystery Continues’ directed by Mohit Suri. However,...
The actor said that he is “sure” that she will do “extremely well”.
Talking about Kangana, who recently joined politics as a Bjp candidate from Mandi for the Lok Sabha election, Adhyayan told Ians: “As far as Kangana Ranaut and her life are concerned and her political career is concerned, I think she has done really well in her career as an actor, and I wish her all the very best for her political career as well.”
“I am very sure that she will do extremely well too. I wish her all the very best.”
Their paths initially crossed on the sets of ‘Raaz: The Mystery Continues’ directed by Mohit Suri. However,...
- 4/30/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
There was one occasion when Dev Anand, forced to quit a blue-collar job he depended on for sustenance, ripped his elder brother Chetan Anand of Rs (the then) princely sum of Rs 5,000 to launch a less than moral venture, and if this was not enough, began wooing the girl his younger brother Vijay ‘Goldie’ Anand fancied, and eventually in luring her away.
If these sordid revelations shock you, do not think too badly of Dev Anand. For all this did not happen in real life, but in reel life, in the social romantic comedy “Kala Bazaar” (1960), which has several distinctions to its credit but chiefly stands out for being the only film in which all the three Anand brothers acted together.
While Chetan Anand had directed the early Dev Anand films, he had sought to branch out on his own after “Taxi Driver” (1954) to indulge in his own creativity, and...
If these sordid revelations shock you, do not think too badly of Dev Anand. For all this did not happen in real life, but in reel life, in the social romantic comedy “Kala Bazaar” (1960), which has several distinctions to its credit but chiefly stands out for being the only film in which all the three Anand brothers acted together.
While Chetan Anand had directed the early Dev Anand films, he had sought to branch out on his own after “Taxi Driver” (1954) to indulge in his own creativity, and...
- 9/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
There was one occasion when Dev Anand, forced to quit a blue-collar job he depended on for sustenance, ripped his elder brother Chetan Anand of Rs (the then) princely sum of Rs 5,000 to launch a less than moral venture, and if this was not enough, began wooing the girl his younger brother Vijay ‘Goldie’ Anand fancied, and eventually in luring her away.
If these sordid revelations shock you, do not think too badly of Dev Anand. For all this did not happen in real life, but in reel life, in the social romantic comedy “Kala Bazaar” (1960), which has several distinctions to its credit but chiefly stands out for being the only film in which all the three Anand brothers acted together.
While Chetan Anand had directed the early Dev Anand films, he had sought to branch out on his own after “Taxi Driver” (1954) to indulge in his own creativity, and...
If these sordid revelations shock you, do not think too badly of Dev Anand. For all this did not happen in real life, but in reel life, in the social romantic comedy “Kala Bazaar” (1960), which has several distinctions to its credit but chiefly stands out for being the only film in which all the three Anand brothers acted together.
While Chetan Anand had directed the early Dev Anand films, he had sought to branch out on his own after “Taxi Driver” (1954) to indulge in his own creativity, and...
- 9/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 14 (Ians) Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy, Sai Shakti, Sports Authority of Gujarat Hockey Academy, Har Hockey Academy, Sai Bal and Salute Hockey Academy won their respective Pool games on Day 2 of the 3rd Khelo India Junior Women’s Hockey League (Phase-1) 2023 here on Monday.
In the first match of the day, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy defeated Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy 14-0 in a Pool-a match. Captain Kirti (10’) opened the scoring for Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy followed by goals by Sakshi, Khushi, Diya (13’), Saniya (26’), Ekta, Kajal (35’), Manjinder (49’), and Diksha (60’).
In the second match, Sai Shakti beat Raja Karan Hockey Academy 25-0 in another Pool-a match. Their outstanding win came through goals scored by captain Puja Sahoo, Sukhveer Kaur, Monika Tirkey, Kanika Siwach, Manisha, Lalrinpuii, Kiranpreet Kaur, F. Lalbiaksiami (27’), and Priyanka Dogra.
The third match saw the Sports Authority of Gujarat Hockey Academy beat Citizen XI 3-1 in Pool A.
In the first match of the day, Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy defeated Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy 14-0 in a Pool-a match. Captain Kirti (10’) opened the scoring for Pritam Siwach Hockey Academy followed by goals by Sakshi, Khushi, Diya (13’), Saniya (26’), Ekta, Kajal (35’), Manjinder (49’), and Diksha (60’).
In the second match, Sai Shakti beat Raja Karan Hockey Academy 25-0 in another Pool-a match. Their outstanding win came through goals scored by captain Puja Sahoo, Sukhveer Kaur, Monika Tirkey, Kanika Siwach, Manisha, Lalrinpuii, Kiranpreet Kaur, F. Lalbiaksiami (27’), and Priyanka Dogra.
The third match saw the Sports Authority of Gujarat Hockey Academy beat Citizen XI 3-1 in Pool A.
- 8/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Rourkela (Odisha), June 27 (Ians) Hockey Karnataka, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Chandigarh started their campaign with victories in their respective matches in the 13th Hockey India Junior Women’s National Championship 2023, which kicked off spectacularly at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.
Hockey Karnataka defeated Hockey Jammu and Kashmir 13-1 in the opening match of the tournament. Dechamma P.G. netted four goals, while Sowmya H.V. scored a hat-trick for Hockey Karnataka. Yamuna, Jeevitha B.G (19’), Nisarga S.B., and Aishwarya S. Kalli (54’) were also on the scoresheet for the winning team. For Hockey Jammu and Kashmir, Gunjan Preet Kour (15’) scored a consolation goal.
In the second match of the day, Hockey Madhya Pradesh registered a comprehensive 25-0 win against Le Puducherry Hockey. Bhumiksha Sahu netted seven goals to end the game as top scorer, while Sonam struck six goals for the winning side.
Gurmail Kaur found...
Hockey Karnataka defeated Hockey Jammu and Kashmir 13-1 in the opening match of the tournament. Dechamma P.G. netted four goals, while Sowmya H.V. scored a hat-trick for Hockey Karnataka. Yamuna, Jeevitha B.G (19’), Nisarga S.B., and Aishwarya S. Kalli (54’) were also on the scoresheet for the winning team. For Hockey Jammu and Kashmir, Gunjan Preet Kour (15’) scored a consolation goal.
In the second match of the day, Hockey Madhya Pradesh registered a comprehensive 25-0 win against Le Puducherry Hockey. Bhumiksha Sahu netted seven goals to end the game as top scorer, while Sonam struck six goals for the winning side.
Gurmail Kaur found...
- 6/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Entertainment‘Adipurush’ is being bankrolled by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar of T-series, Raut, Prasad Sutar, and Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles. In an unprecedented move, the team of Adipurush, as part of its promotional strategy, has announced that theatres screening the movie will leave a seat vacant in honour of lord Hanuman. “It is our belief that Hanuman goes wherever Ramayanam plays. To honour this belief, a seat will be reserved for Hanuman during the screening of Adipurush in which Prabhas plays the role of Rama,” the team said on Monday June 5. However, confusion prevailed after the production house deleted the announcement from their Twitter account. Tnm reached out to the team to confirm that theatres will indeed be reserving a seat, symbolically for Hanuman to occupy. “The announcement had to be deleted because director Om Raut will be making the official announcement. Due to a miscommunication, the announcement was made without consulting him,...
- 6/6/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
As popular singer, Alka Yagnik is celebrating her birthday on March 20, Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla wished her on this special day and gave her credit for making many of her tracks famous.
Juhi shared a throwback picture with Alka and also a solo photograph of her. She wrote in the caption: “Happy Birthday Alkaji..A 100 trees for the beautiful, melodious voice, that made my songs famous…truly indebted..”
Alka has also responded: “Thank you for giving my voice your gorgeous face! Love you.”
Alka has sung a number of songs which were picturised on Juhi like ‘Ae Mere Humsafar’ from ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’, ‘Mujhse Mohabbat Ka Izhar Karta’ from ‘Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke’, ‘Jadu Teri Nazar’ from ‘Darr’, ‘Aur Kya’ from ‘Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’, among others.
Born on March 20, 1966, Alka started her career with singing bhajans for Akashvani and later became successful with the popular dance...
Juhi shared a throwback picture with Alka and also a solo photograph of her. She wrote in the caption: “Happy Birthday Alkaji..A 100 trees for the beautiful, melodious voice, that made my songs famous…truly indebted..”
Alka has also responded: “Thank you for giving my voice your gorgeous face! Love you.”
Alka has sung a number of songs which were picturised on Juhi like ‘Ae Mere Humsafar’ from ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’, ‘Mujhse Mohabbat Ka Izhar Karta’ from ‘Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke’, ‘Jadu Teri Nazar’ from ‘Darr’, ‘Aur Kya’ from ‘Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’, among others.
Born on March 20, 1966, Alka started her career with singing bhajans for Akashvani and later became successful with the popular dance...
- 3/20/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Feb 23 (Ians) Him Academy, Sports Hostel Odisha and Har Academy registered victories in their respective matches on the Day 5 of the 2023 Khelo India Women’s Hockey League (U-21), Phase 1 at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium, here on Thursday.
In the day’s first match, Him Academy demonstrated exceptional skill as they defeated Bhai Bhelo Hockey Academy 7-1.
Mansi Yadav scored a hat-trick for Him Academy, giving her team a commanding lead. Amisha (12′), Tannu Singh (15′), Suman (23′), and Alka (60′) each scored one goal to help their team win against their opponents.
Pooja (16′) scored the only goal for Bhai Bhelo Hockey Academy in response, but it was in vain as Him Academy took three points.
Sports Hostel Odisha took on Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy in the day’s second match.
Captain Kamla Singh gave her team a strong start against their opponents, allowing them to take an early lead. Munmuni Das...
In the day’s first match, Him Academy demonstrated exceptional skill as they defeated Bhai Bhelo Hockey Academy 7-1.
Mansi Yadav scored a hat-trick for Him Academy, giving her team a commanding lead. Amisha (12′), Tannu Singh (15′), Suman (23′), and Alka (60′) each scored one goal to help their team win against their opponents.
Pooja (16′) scored the only goal for Bhai Bhelo Hockey Academy in response, but it was in vain as Him Academy took three points.
Sports Hostel Odisha took on Ghumanhera Riser’s Academy in the day’s second match.
Captain Kamla Singh gave her team a strong start against their opponents, allowing them to take an early lead. Munmuni Das...
- 2/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
After a tough competition among the six finalists, 14-year-old Mohammad Faiz from Jodhpur turned out to be the winner of ‘Superstar Singer 2’ and lifted the trophy and a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh.
His soulful rendition of romantic tracks such as ‘Pehla Nasha’, ‘Kesariya’ and ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ not only impressed the judges but also the special guests, including Bollywood actresses of the yesteryear such as Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon.
Mani and Sayisha were declared first and second runner-up, respectively. The show, which premiered on April 23, was judged by Alka Yagnik, Himesh Reshammiya and Javed Ali. It provided a platform to 15 contestants aged seven to 15 years to show their talent.
The young talents were mentored by Salman Ali (‘Indian Idol 10’ winner), Pawandeep Rajan (‘Indian Idol 12’ winner), Arunita Kanjilal (‘Indian Idol 12’ first runner-up) and Sayli Kamble (‘Indian Idol 12’ second runner-up) and Mohammad Danish (‘Indian Idol 12’ third runner-up).
Music maestro Anand...
His soulful rendition of romantic tracks such as ‘Pehla Nasha’, ‘Kesariya’ and ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ not only impressed the judges but also the special guests, including Bollywood actresses of the yesteryear such as Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon.
Mani and Sayisha were declared first and second runner-up, respectively. The show, which premiered on April 23, was judged by Alka Yagnik, Himesh Reshammiya and Javed Ali. It provided a platform to 15 contestants aged seven to 15 years to show their talent.
The young talents were mentored by Salman Ali (‘Indian Idol 10’ winner), Pawandeep Rajan (‘Indian Idol 12’ winner), Arunita Kanjilal (‘Indian Idol 12’ first runner-up) and Sayli Kamble (‘Indian Idol 12’ second runner-up) and Mohammad Danish (‘Indian Idol 12’ third runner-up).
Music maestro Anand...
- 9/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bollywood’s singer Alka Yagnik recalls her childhood days when she used to look at her mother after singing every line. She said that to be assured about her performance, she would see the reaction of her mother Shubha, who was a trained classical singer.
She said: “I remember while performing, I would sing one line and look at my mother to be assured that I am singing it right. Seeing this act, my whole childhood flashed in front of me, as if my mother was sitting there in the audience and I was singing on the stage.”
In ’90s’ special’ episode of ‘Superstar Singer 2’, Alka, who is seen among the panel of judges along with Himesh Reshammiya and Javed Ali, admires the performance of 6-year-old Sayisha Gupta for her rendition of romantic numbers such as ‘Baazigar oh baazigar’, ‘Dheere dheere pyaar ko’ and ‘Dekha hai pehli baar saajan ki...
She said: “I remember while performing, I would sing one line and look at my mother to be assured that I am singing it right. Seeing this act, my whole childhood flashed in front of me, as if my mother was sitting there in the audience and I was singing on the stage.”
In ’90s’ special’ episode of ‘Superstar Singer 2’, Alka, who is seen among the panel of judges along with Himesh Reshammiya and Javed Ali, admires the performance of 6-year-old Sayisha Gupta for her rendition of romantic numbers such as ‘Baazigar oh baazigar’, ‘Dheere dheere pyaar ko’ and ‘Dekha hai pehli baar saajan ki...
- 8/28/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
India’s Mithila Palkar (Netflix’s “Little Things”) and Jaaved Jaaferi (“Sooryavanshi”) and Bangladesh’s Siam Ahmed (“Shaan”) have joined the cast of “In the Ring (Story of a Burqa Boxer).”
Set in the female Muslim boxing community of Khidderpore, Kolkata, India, the film is a psychological thriller about Shama, a 17-year-old boxer who exchanges places with her double to fight in the national championship when she is framed in her aunt’s murder.
The cast also includes Razia Shabnam, one of the first Indian women to become an international boxing referee and coach.
The Hindi-language film will be directed by U.S.-based filmmaker Alka Raghuram, who previously directed the acclaimed documentary “Burqa Boxers,” about Muslim women boxers in Kolkata.
The project is being produced by Sreyashii Sengupta for Singapore-based Darpan Global and Souvikk Dasgupta for Oriizon Global in India, with Los Angles-based Rick Ambros serving as executive producer.
Set in the female Muslim boxing community of Khidderpore, Kolkata, India, the film is a psychological thriller about Shama, a 17-year-old boxer who exchanges places with her double to fight in the national championship when she is framed in her aunt’s murder.
The cast also includes Razia Shabnam, one of the first Indian women to become an international boxing referee and coach.
The Hindi-language film will be directed by U.S.-based filmmaker Alka Raghuram, who previously directed the acclaimed documentary “Burqa Boxers,” about Muslim women boxers in Kolkata.
The project is being produced by Sreyashii Sengupta for Singapore-based Darpan Global and Souvikk Dasgupta for Oriizon Global in India, with Los Angles-based Rick Ambros serving as executive producer.
- 5/20/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
‘Qubool Hai’ actress Alka Badola Kaushal gets candid about her role in ‘Mose Chhal Kiye Jaaye’, featuring Vijayendra Kumeria and Vidhi Pandya in lead roles. She is currently seen portraying the role of Sushma Oberoi in the show. Alka says: “Playing Sushma is very special to me because I have never portrayed something like this […]...
- 3/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Playback singers Kumar Sanu and Alka Yagnik will be coming together after five years to perform at a concert in Dubai as a part of ‘The Legends of Bollywood show’. Talking about the concert, singer Kumar Sanu said, “Alka and I had sung a lot of amazing songs in Bollywood films, and our duets used […]...
- 2/17/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Exclusive: Miramax TV has optioned the rights to Alka Joshi’s bestselling debut novel The Henna Artist for series development. Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto will headline and produce the project, executive produced by Michael Edelstein under his first-look deal with Miramax.
Published by HarperCollins/Mira in March, the novel was Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick of the Month in May. Miramax and Edelstein landed the rights in a competitive situation.
The Henna Artist centers on 17-year old Lakshmi, who escapes from an abusive marriage and makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There, she becomes the most highly requested henna artist — and confidante — to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she never can reveal her own.
“Alka has crafted a beautiful story of independence, family, heartbreak and success, led by a captivating heroine with an indomitable spirit,...
Published by HarperCollins/Mira in March, the novel was Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick of the Month in May. Miramax and Edelstein landed the rights in a competitive situation.
The Henna Artist centers on 17-year old Lakshmi, who escapes from an abusive marriage and makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There, she becomes the most highly requested henna artist — and confidante — to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she never can reveal her own.
“Alka has crafted a beautiful story of independence, family, heartbreak and success, led by a captivating heroine with an indomitable spirit,...
- 8/14/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In celebration of Raksha Bandhan, Akshay Kumar announced an exciting upcoming film project. He also shared the special film, titled Raksha Bandhan, will be dedicated to his sister, Alka Hiranandani.
Set to be directed by Aanand L Rai, Raksha Bandhan will celebrate the relationship between brothers and sisters in what is already said to be emotionally poignant as it focuses on one of the most unbreakable and important bonds.
Taking to social media to share the exciting news, Akshay Kumar said how this was the “quickest” he had ever agreed to star in a film. He posted, “A story that touches your heart so deeply & so instantly, it’s the quickest I’ve signed a film in my career. Dedicating this film, #RakshaBandhan to my sister, Alka & to the most special bond in the world…that of a brother and sister. Thank you @aanandlrai, this one is very special”
Raksha Bandhan,...
Set to be directed by Aanand L Rai, Raksha Bandhan will celebrate the relationship between brothers and sisters in what is already said to be emotionally poignant as it focuses on one of the most unbreakable and important bonds.
Taking to social media to share the exciting news, Akshay Kumar said how this was the “quickest” he had ever agreed to star in a film. He posted, “A story that touches your heart so deeply & so instantly, it’s the quickest I’ve signed a film in my career. Dedicating this film, #RakshaBandhan to my sister, Alka & to the most special bond in the world…that of a brother and sister. Thank you @aanandlrai, this one is very special”
Raksha Bandhan,...
- 8/3/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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