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India.com
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, who became an overnight sensation with a hit Govinda song, daughter of a TV legend, later quit the industry, now she is..,her name is…
Meet actress, who became an overnight sensation with a hit Govinda song, daughter of a TV legend, later quit the industry, now she is..,her name is… In the constantly changing landscape of Bollywood, fame is always fleeting. While a star would shine bright one day, the next day they would fade away completely. However, in this social media era, the long-lost celebrities who once made a mark are now being discovered with their active online presence. One such celebrity who is an example of this is Ritu Shivpuri. Became an overnight sensation with her memorable character in the 1993 blockbuster Aankhen starring Govinda. She rose to fame with her appearance in the song Lal Dupatte Wali Tera Naam Toh Bata became which later became cultural lore, frozen in the memory of every '90s film buff. Daughter of veteran actors Om and Sudha Shivpuri, Ritu had a good run in Bollywood following Aankhen. Although she did a number of films, she soon learned that her days in the limelight might not be long. Except for Aankhen, she appeared in movies such as Rock Dancers, Aar Ya Paar, and Glamour Girl,. However, when some of her performances failed to impress, she bid adieu to the film industry. However, the glamorous actress, now 50 years old, may have left films behind, but she did not disappear from the limelight. Down the years, she entirely reinvented herself. Ritu now resides in Mumbai with her family and has discovered a new passion—jewellery designing. Yes, she now owns her own jewellery shop and regularly posts peeks into her creative self on social media. She keeps making the headlines every now and then, courtesy of her beautiful social media photos that put her fans in admiration of her makeover. Formerly famous for her girl-next-door image, Ritu now projects poise and glamour, sure signs that one can reinvent. Intriguingly, her deceased mother, Sudha Shivpuri, was a household name too, most famously recognized for playing 'Baa' in Ekta Kapoor's popular serial Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Her father, Om Shivpuri, was a renowned theatre and film actor. Having such a strong lineage behind her, Ritu set off on her own, and now she's shining bright on her own path, away from the film studios that once dominated her life.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jaspinder Narula says she is grateful for receiving the Padma Shri Award: 'I did not know it would be like this...'
Singer Jaspinder Narula , who received the prestigious Padma Shri award for her contribution to the field of art, shared that she feels grateful for the love and support she has received throughout her career. While speaking to ANI, Jaspinder Narula expressed her happiness and shared that receiving such respect feels like a reward for all the hard work and dedication she has put into her music. "When your 'tapasya' is successful, you feel very good. The experience you gain, the love and respect you receive--I did not know that it would be like this... I have received immense love from my audience, fans, family, and acquaintances. But I am grateful and indebted to the Almighty and all of you for the love and respect I have received after the announcement..." said Narula. Jaspinder Narula first entered Bollywood with songs in films like Master, Aar Ya Paar, and Bade Miyan Chhote Miyan (1998). However, her song Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha from the 1998 movie of the same name made her a household name. Her performance in this duet with Remo Fernandes earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 1999. Over the years, Narula has sung many popular songs, including Tare Hain Barati from Virasat (1997), Judaai Judaai from Judaai (1997), and Hungama Ho Jaaye from Baadshah (1999). She has remained a respected and loved figure in Indian music for decades. Kangana Ranaut receives Padma Shri Award from President Ram Nath Kovind The Padma Awards are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day and are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan , Padma Bhushan , and Padma Shri. This year, the President approved 139 Padma Awards, including 7 Padma Vibhushans, 19 Padma Bhushans, and 113 Padma Shris.
