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India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Shalini is a proud wife as Ajith Kumar celebrates 33 years in cinema. See pic
Tamil actor Ajith Kumar recently completed 33 years in the film industry. Proud wife Shalini shared a photo of him and wrote a sweet caption expressing her heartfelt joy. Reflecting on this achievement, Ajith shared his gratitude for his journey, emphasising his humble beginnings and challenges faced. He noted, "I did not come from legacy or influence. I started from the outside, with nothing more than a will to try."advertisementShalini expressed her pride through an Instagram post, celebrating his career and influence. She wrote, "You haven't just built a career ..you've carried people, changed lives, and done it all with grace. I'm so proud of you.!! Happy 33 years !! (sic)."Here's the photo: Fans showed support for Shalini's tribute. A user commented, "Caption is so real Yesssss he did change lives." Another admirer appreciated Shalini's support, stating, "Wishing you heartfelt appreciation, Shalini ma'am, for being a pillar of strength in Ajith sir's journey."Take a look at some reactions: Ajith began his career in a minor role in the 1990 Tamil film 'En Veedu En Kanavar' and gained recognition as a lead actor in 1993's 'Amaravathi'. Over time, he has emerged as a prominent figure in Tamil cinema, known for his couple recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, marking another personal milestone. Ajith and Shalini met in 1999 on the film set of 'Amarkalam' and married the following year. They have two children, Anoushka and the work front, Ajith Kumar was last seen in director Adhik Ravichandran's 'Good Bad Ugly'. It is one of the highest-grossing films in Tamil cinema so far. He is currently busy with his racing career. Reports are rife that the actor will once again join hands with Adhik for his next film. However, an official announcement is still awaited.- EndsMust Watch
News18
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ajith Kumar's Wife Shalini Celebrates His 33-Year Journey In Cinema: ‘So Proud Of You'
Last Updated: As Ajith Kumar marks his 33rd year in the film industry, his wife Shalini penned a heartfelt tribute praising him. Ajith Kumar's wife Shalini is extremely proud of him as the Tamil superstar marks his 33rd year in the film industry. Recently, Ajith Kumar shared a note on social media, reflecting on his incredible 33-year journey in cinema from an outsider to becoming a proud recipient of the Padma Bhushan. Now, his wife Shalini Ajith celebrated the milestone and praised him for how far he has come in his career, noting that he has changed people's lives while doing so. Shalini took to her Instagram account to share a picture with Ajith Kumar. The couple is all smiles in the beautiful selfie. In her caption, she celebrated his 33-year journey in cinema and wrote, 'You haven't just built a career ..you' ve carried people, changed lives, and done it all with grace. I'm so proud of you.!! Happy 33 years !!" Check out the post below! 'Caption is so real… Yesssss he did change lives," read one comment, while another one read, 'Wishing you heartfelt appreciation, Shalini ma'am, for being a pillar of strength in Ajith sir's journey." Meanwhile, Ajith Kumar shared a statement that read, 'As I complete 33 years in this extraordinary journey called cinema, I do not pen this to celebrate. I don't wait for landmark numbers as I believe that each passing year is a landmark year. I thank you all with a full heart and folded hands. This journey was never easy. I did not come from legacy or influence. I started from the outside, with nothing more than a will to try. Life, in its own way, tested me over and over through injuries, setbacks, failures, and silence. But I never stopped. I endured. I got back up." He expressed his gratitude to the directors, producers, writer and actors he worked with, in his 33-year acting journey. Moreover, Ajith Kumar also addressed his critics, and wrote that their harshest words have only sharpened him. The actor, who had a small role in the 1990 Tamil film En Veedu En Kanavar, debuted as a lead actor in the 1993 film Amaravathi. Meanwhile, Ajith Kumar and Shalini celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in April. Shalini Ajith Kumar took to her Instagram account to share a video from the celebration. Ajith Kumar and Shalini met and fell in love with each other on the sets of Saran's film 'Amarkalam' in 1999. The very next year, they got married. They are parents to two children- Anoushka and Aadvik. First Published: 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 Hindu
27-06-2025
- The Hindu
Mother kills child, ends life in Erode
In a tragic incident, a 28-year-old mother reportedly killed her one-and-a-half-year-old son and ended her life in Vellode near here on Friday. Police said Kavin Prasad and his wife Amaravathi had been married for five years and had a son named Aathiran. Kavin works at a private company in Perundurai. Around 11 p.m. on Thursday, he returned home from work, had dinner with his family, and went to bed. Around 3 a.m., he woke up and found both his wife and son missing. He was shocked to find Amaravathi hanging. With help from neighbours, she was rushed to the Government Erode Medical College and Hospital in Perundurai, where doctors declared her brought dead. Upon returning home, Kavin discovered his son Aathiran dead in a water tub. The Vellode police were alerted, and the child's body was sent for post-mortem. Preliminary investigations suggest that Amaravathi killed her son before taking her own life. Police are probing whether the incident was triggered by domestic issues or other reasons, and whether there was any foul play. (Help is available for those struggling with suicidal thoughts through the State Health Helpline at 104 and Sneha's Suicide Prevention Helpline at 044-24640050)
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
SETC luxury buses to ease long-distance rides
CHENNAI: Long-distance travellers bound for destinations like Nagercoil or Tirunelveli, or cities such as Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram in neighbouring states, will soon be able to travel with enhanced comfort at an affordable price in government-run luxury buses from brands like Volvo, Benz, and Eicher. For the first time, the State Express Transport Corpoation (SETC) is set to introduce multi-axle luxury buses in its fleet. Till now, such high-end buses were predominantly operated by private omni bus services in Tamil Nadu. Taking a cue from neighbouring states – where Karnataka offers 'Airavat Club Class' and Andhra Pradesh runs Volvo buses under names like 'Amaravathi', 'Garuda', and 'Garuda Plus' – Tamil Nadu is preparing to roll out a similar premium service. Official sources from SETC said 20 air-conditioned (AC) multi-axle luxury buses from eligible brands will be purchased. 'Tenders have already been floated for the purchase of these multi-axle buses, which are expected to provide superior travel comfort compared to standard axle models,' said an official. The initiative is aimed at attracting travellers willing to pay a slightly higher fare for enhanced comfort, especially those who typically opt for private buses due to limited train availability or time constraints. 'A section of travellers that can't get train tickets usually turns to private omni buses despite higher fares, preferring comfort and faster travel. This SETC initiative will provide them with a luxurious alternative for trips to places like Bengaluru and Nagercoil,' an official explained. To meet the increasing demand during weekends and festival season, SETC has also decided to hire 20 AC private buses which are expected to be introduced from May-end, added the official. SETC, which serves routes above 300 km, carried around 72,553 passengers a day during the 2024-25 period (up to February). The corporation operates 1,000 scheduled services across 195 routes – 90 interstate and 105 intrastate – using a fleet of 1,080 buses. Additionally, SETC offers a 50% fare discount to frequent travellers. Those making more than five trips a month are eligible for the discount from their sixth trip onwards. Last year, a total of 4,376 travellers benefited from this concession. Last week, the transport department issued tender notices for the procurement of 2,144 buses. This includes 110 non-AC sleeper-cum-seater buses and 10 AC seater buses for SETC. The tenders cover 876 mofussil buses for six TNSTCs, 297 standard floor buses, and 260 ultra-low floor buses for MTC. Additionally, tenders for the purchase of 745 CNG-powered mofussil and town buses were floated on Wednesday. In total, tenders have been issued for 2,909 buses.
