Anupamaa’ star Rupali Ganguly’s decision to join the Bjp and enter politics makes her the newest addition to a galaxy of women celebrities from Mumbai’s entertainment world who have taken the political plunge in the tradition of Nargis Dutt and Vyjayanthimala Bali. Who are the others still active in politics, albeit with mixed lucky? Here’s a list:
Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala: Best known for playing Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s show ‘Ramayan’, Chikhlia was the first of the then new-generation TV stars to pursue a political career, albeit briefly. She was elected MP from Baroda on a Bjp ticket in 1991.
On the big screen, Chikhlia made her Hindi cinema debut as lead in ‘Sun Meri Laila’, cast opposite Raj Kiran, in 1983, and later acted in films with Rajesh Khanna at a time when he had long ceased to be a superstar.
Chikhlia appeared with Mammootty in the Malayalam...
Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala: Best known for playing Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s show ‘Ramayan’, Chikhlia was the first of the then new-generation TV stars to pursue a political career, albeit briefly. She was elected MP from Baroda on a Bjp ticket in 1991.
On the big screen, Chikhlia made her Hindi cinema debut as lead in ‘Sun Meri Laila’, cast opposite Raj Kiran, in 1983, and later acted in films with Rajesh Khanna at a time when he had long ceased to be a superstar.
Chikhlia appeared with Mammootty in the Malayalam...
- 5/2/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Popular Bollywood actor Boman Irani is making his directorial debut with “The Mehta Boys.”
Irani starred in 2002 Locarno title “Let’s Talk” and shot to Bollywood fame with his roles in “Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.” (2003) and “Main Hoon Na” (2004). He also had significant roles in “Khosla Ka Ghosla” and “Don” (both 2006) and “3 Idiots” (2009). Irani has more than 100 acting credits with his most recent film release “Dunki” being one of the top 10 Indian hits of 2023.
Irani delivered the opening fireside chat of the inaugural Cinevesture International Film Festival and market in Chandigarh, northern India, on Thursday, in conversation with Vaibhav Munjal, founder of Chalchitra Talks. During the chat Irani revealed that the script for “The Mehta Boys” is co-written with Alexander Dinelaris.
“‘The Mehta Boys’ is the story of a father and son. They spend 48 hours together and they can’t stand each other,” Irani said.
Irani met a few writers...
Irani starred in 2002 Locarno title “Let’s Talk” and shot to Bollywood fame with his roles in “Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.” (2003) and “Main Hoon Na” (2004). He also had significant roles in “Khosla Ka Ghosla” and “Don” (both 2006) and “3 Idiots” (2009). Irani has more than 100 acting credits with his most recent film release “Dunki” being one of the top 10 Indian hits of 2023.
Irani delivered the opening fireside chat of the inaugural Cinevesture International Film Festival and market in Chandigarh, northern India, on Thursday, in conversation with Vaibhav Munjal, founder of Chalchitra Talks. During the chat Irani revealed that the script for “The Mehta Boys” is co-written with Alexander Dinelaris.
“‘The Mehta Boys’ is the story of a father and son. They spend 48 hours together and they can’t stand each other,” Irani said.
Irani met a few writers...
- 3/28/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The latest advertising campaign launched by P Mark Mustard Oil, a leading brand of mustard oil, has two well-known celebrities adding more star power to the ad film Boman Irani and Neena Gupta.
The highly engaging film has been broadcast on a wide range of News and General Entertainment Channels and, accordingly to preliminary dipstick studies, has been received well.
Boman Irani has, of course, been associated with the brand for a very long time. For more than a decade, Boman has played a wide variety of roles in numerous campaigns for the brand; these include an enthusiastic departmental store shopper; a quirky tabla ustad; an out-of-control boxing coach; a bungling chef; and an incompetent language translator.
This time around, Boman is joined by another acclaimed character actor, Neena Gupta who plays an irritable neighbour. After a series of skirmishes, the two characters bond over fond memories of their favourite...
The highly engaging film has been broadcast on a wide range of News and General Entertainment Channels and, accordingly to preliminary dipstick studies, has been received well.
Boman Irani has, of course, been associated with the brand for a very long time. For more than a decade, Boman has played a wide variety of roles in numerous campaigns for the brand; these include an enthusiastic departmental store shopper; a quirky tabla ustad; an out-of-control boxing coach; a bungling chef; and an incompetent language translator.
This time around, Boman is joined by another acclaimed character actor, Neena Gupta who plays an irritable neighbour. After a series of skirmishes, the two characters bond over fond memories of their favourite...
- 11/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The latest advertising campaign launched by P Mark Mustard Oil, a leading brand of mustard oil, has two well-known celebrities adding more star power to the ad film Boman Irani and Neena Gupta.
The highly engaging film has been broadcast on a wide range of News and General Entertainment Channels and, accordingly to preliminary dipstick studies, has been received well.
Boman Irani has, of course, been associated with the brand for a very long time. For more than a decade, Boman has played a wide variety of roles in numerous campaigns for the brand; these include an enthusiastic departmental store shopper; a quirky tabla ustad; an out-of-control boxing coach; a bungling chef; and an incompetent language translator.
This time around, Boman is joined by another acclaimed character actor, Neena Gupta who plays an irritable neighbour. After a series of skirmishes, the two characters bond over fond memories of their favourite...
The highly engaging film has been broadcast on a wide range of News and General Entertainment Channels and, accordingly to preliminary dipstick studies, has been received well.
Boman Irani has, of course, been associated with the brand for a very long time. For more than a decade, Boman has played a wide variety of roles in numerous campaigns for the brand; these include an enthusiastic departmental store shopper; a quirky tabla ustad; an out-of-control boxing coach; a bungling chef; and an incompetent language translator.
This time around, Boman is joined by another acclaimed character actor, Neena Gupta who plays an irritable neighbour. After a series of skirmishes, the two characters bond over fond memories of their favourite...
- 11/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
New Delhi, April 10 (Ians) Companies like Meta (formerly Facebook) should align with the central government’s vision to keep people, especially women and youth, safe online across cities and towns in India, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani said on Monday.
Addressing the ‘Digital Suraksha Summit’ organised by Meta, the Minister also urged Meta to come forward and partner with the government agencies directly and responsibly on issues of women and child safety and mental health.
“They should expand this important discussion to smaller cities of India — ensuring women and youth from every corner of the country feel safe to express themselves online and reap the benefits of the digital revolution that is sweeping the country today,” Irani noted.
The ‘Digital Suraksha Summit’ brought together key policymakers, CSOs, parenting communities, creators and educators to talk about online safety.
The social media giant said it is launching ‘Take...
Addressing the ‘Digital Suraksha Summit’ organised by Meta, the Minister also urged Meta to come forward and partner with the government agencies directly and responsibly on issues of women and child safety and mental health.
“They should expand this important discussion to smaller cities of India — ensuring women and youth from every corner of the country feel safe to express themselves online and reap the benefits of the digital revolution that is sweeping the country today,” Irani noted.
The ‘Digital Suraksha Summit’ brought together key policymakers, CSOs, parenting communities, creators and educators to talk about online safety.
The social media giant said it is launching ‘Take...
- 4/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Looks like the makers are planning for the sequel of the blockbuster movie 3 Idiots. On Friday, Kareena Kapoor Khan took to her Instagram handle and dropped a video that has left everyone curious and super excited.
Kareena shared how a picture of Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan from an alleged press conference has gone viral on social media. She wondered if they are planning the sequel of 3 Idiots and claimed that she is not sure if Boman Irani is also aware of it.
“I just got to know that when I was on a holiday that these three were upto something. This press conference ka clip that is going around is from the secret that these three are keeping from us. Something is fishy and please don’t say this is Sharman ka some movie promotion. I think they are coming for a sequel. But only these three,...
Kareena shared how a picture of Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and R Madhavan from an alleged press conference has gone viral on social media. She wondered if they are planning the sequel of 3 Idiots and claimed that she is not sure if Boman Irani is also aware of it.
“I just got to know that when I was on a holiday that these three were upto something. This press conference ka clip that is going around is from the secret that these three are keeping from us. Something is fishy and please don’t say this is Sharman ka some movie promotion. I think they are coming for a sequel. But only these three,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
Actor Boman Irani’s son Kayoze is all set to venture into Bollywood as a director with his first feature film and the proud dad took to social media to share his good wishes for his son.
Taking to Instagram, Irani wished his son luck on his new adventure, “Our son Kayo leaves today for his directorial debut for his feature film. Blessings son. Do send us photos of the first day of shoot.”
The pictures shared on social media show the actor and his wife Zenobia hugging their son and bestowing all their blessings and wishes for their son as he embarks on this new journey.
On the work front, he will next be seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Shah Rukh Khan-starrer film ‘Dunki’.
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Taking to Instagram, Irani wished his son luck on his new adventure, “Our son Kayo leaves today for his directorial debut for his feature film. Blessings son. Do send us photos of the first day of shoot.”
The pictures shared on social media show the actor and his wife Zenobia hugging their son and bestowing all their blessings and wishes for their son as he embarks on this new journey.
On the work front, he will next be seen in Rajkumar Hirani’s Shah Rukh Khan-starrer film ‘Dunki’.
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- 2/17/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Feb 15 (Ians) Niyogi Books and the National School of Drama on Wednesday released actor and producer Vani Tripathi Tikoo’s book, ‘Why Can’t Elephants Be Red?’
Launched under the aegis of the Bharat Rang Mahotsav at the Kamani Auditorium in the national capital, the book was released in the presence of Union minister Smriti Irani, actor and chairperson of National School of Drama (Nsd), Paresh Rawal, and Nsd Director Ramesh Chandra Gaur.
The protagonist of the book, Akku, who is also the author’s daughter, is a lively, imaginative and adventurous two-and-a-half-year-old girl.
She loves to scribble, draw and her imagination runs riot with elephants that are red, crabs that have moustaches, and unicorns that don’t have horns. But the biggest adventure of all awaits Akku — her first day at school.
Speaking at the launch, Irani said: “This book is proof that a story can be written in pain.
Launched under the aegis of the Bharat Rang Mahotsav at the Kamani Auditorium in the national capital, the book was released in the presence of Union minister Smriti Irani, actor and chairperson of National School of Drama (Nsd), Paresh Rawal, and Nsd Director Ramesh Chandra Gaur.
The protagonist of the book, Akku, who is also the author’s daughter, is a lively, imaginative and adventurous two-and-a-half-year-old girl.
She loves to scribble, draw and her imagination runs riot with elephants that are red, crabs that have moustaches, and unicorns that don’t have horns. But the biggest adventure of all awaits Akku — her first day at school.
Speaking at the launch, Irani said: “This book is proof that a story can be written in pain.
- 2/15/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
TV actor Chahatt Khanna on Tuesday recorded her statement before Delhi’s Patiala House Court in connection with Rs 200 crore extortion case related to conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
Chandrasekhar’s close aide Pinky Irani, who was arrested by the Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing (Eow) in November, had, as per sources, had allegedly contacted models and actresses, on behalf of the conman, asked them to meet him or talk to him on the phone, and also given expensive gifts to actresses.
According to sources, Nikki Tamboli of “Big Boss” fame, Khanna of “Bade Acche Lagte Hai” fame, Sophia Singh, and Arusha Patil met Chandrasekhar in the jail premises and he introduced himself as a producer of the southern film industry.
“Irani had facilitated their meetings with Chandrasekhar. All these four actresses were given expensive gifts of renowned brands such as Gucci, Versace, and Louis Vuitton,” said a source.
“Chandrasekhar also...
Chandrasekhar’s close aide Pinky Irani, who was arrested by the Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing (Eow) in November, had, as per sources, had allegedly contacted models and actresses, on behalf of the conman, asked them to meet him or talk to him on the phone, and also given expensive gifts to actresses.
According to sources, Nikki Tamboli of “Big Boss” fame, Khanna of “Bade Acche Lagte Hai” fame, Sophia Singh, and Arusha Patil met Chandrasekhar in the jail premises and he introduced himself as a producer of the southern film industry.
“Irani had facilitated their meetings with Chandrasekhar. All these four actresses were given expensive gifts of renowned brands such as Gucci, Versace, and Louis Vuitton,” said a source.
“Chandrasekhar also...
- 1/3/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The Patiala House court has listed the defamation case filed by Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi against actor Jacqueline Fernandez for hearing on January 21. The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (Cmm) of Patiala House court transferred the defamation case to Metropolitan Magistrate Kapil Gupta, who listed it for next month.
On December 12, Nora had filed a defamation case in a court here against Jacqueline, alleging that the latter made defamatory allegations against her for “malicious reasons” and to destroy her career.
According to Nora, Jacqueline sought to criminally defame her in order to destroy her career to further her own interests, since they are both working in the same industry and have similar backgrounds, amongst other reasons.
Contending that her image is being tarnished, she, stressing that artistes’ career is solely based on their reputation, had alleged that defamatory remarks were made against her by Jacqueline to ensure her financial, social, and personal downfall.
On December 12, Nora had filed a defamation case in a court here against Jacqueline, alleging that the latter made defamatory allegations against her for “malicious reasons” and to destroy her career.
According to Nora, Jacqueline sought to criminally defame her in order to destroy her career to further her own interests, since they are both working in the same industry and have similar backgrounds, amongst other reasons.
Contending that her image is being tarnished, she, stressing that artistes’ career is solely based on their reputation, had alleged that defamatory remarks were made against her by Jacqueline to ensure her financial, social, and personal downfall.
- 12/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Rajshri Productions’ ambitious project ‘Uunchai’ has finally come out with its trailer today and has lived up to the hype and anticipation that has surrounded the film since its inception. The film’s trailer delivers on its promise of noteworthy performances by its legendary star cast, as well as packs in a surprise in terms of genre from director Sooraj Barjatya.
Rajshri is hailed for family films, and the highest grosser in Indian Cinema for one and a half decades, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’. This No 1 status was unaffected by inflation and higher ticket rates.
Sooraj Barjatya debuted with Maine Pyaar Kiya in 1989, and then went on to give hit after hit with Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Vivaah and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, returns to the big screen after 7 years with Uunchai.
Though known for larger-than-life sets, costume dramas and musicals, Sooraj Barjatya has chosen a...
Rajshri is hailed for family films, and the highest grosser in Indian Cinema for one and a half decades, ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’. This No 1 status was unaffected by inflation and higher ticket rates.
Sooraj Barjatya debuted with Maine Pyaar Kiya in 1989, and then went on to give hit after hit with Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Vivaah and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, returns to the big screen after 7 years with Uunchai.
Though known for larger-than-life sets, costume dramas and musicals, Sooraj Barjatya has chosen a...
- 10/18/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Aug 23 (Ians) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought Union Minister Smriti Irani’s response to tech giant Twitter’s plea for clarification on removing links of defamatory content against her and her daughter in relation to the recent bar controversy.
Earlier, the high court had directed the microblogging site to do away with those web links which contains allegations of three Congress leaders that Irani and her daughter were running an illegal bar in the Bjp-ruled Goa.
Twitter said it is only bound to take down similar content which is found to be defamatory on being provided with URLs by Irani. It also sought clarity on the matter as the case is against Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Netta D’ Souza, who have leveled the allegations.
Issuing notice on the petition, Justice Mini Pushkarna granted two weeks’ time to the respondents to reply in the matter.
Earlier, the high court had directed the microblogging site to do away with those web links which contains allegations of three Congress leaders that Irani and her daughter were running an illegal bar in the Bjp-ruled Goa.
Twitter said it is only bound to take down similar content which is found to be defamatory on being provided with URLs by Irani. It also sought clarity on the matter as the case is against Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Netta D’ Souza, who have leveled the allegations.
Issuing notice on the petition, Justice Mini Pushkarna granted two weeks’ time to the respondents to reply in the matter.
- 8/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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