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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actor Ashish Dixit lives his brahmachari role off-camera too!
Ashish Dixit (R) in a still from Pati Brahmchari (BCCL/ ashishdixitofficial) In an industry where romantic chemistry often takes centre stage, actor Ashish Dixit is turning heads with his radical approach to playing a celibate husband. Currently seen as the lead in Pati Brahmachari, Dixit has taken method acting to a whole new level, enforcing a self-imposed 'no touching' rule on set. 'I'm fully living the part,' says Dixit, who plays Sooraj, a devout man bound by a vow of celibacy. 'I don't even touch the clothes, dupattas, phones, or accessories of my female co-actors. The role demands discipline, and I've made that my personal code.' While celibate characters aren't new to Indian television, Pati Brahmachari offers a refreshingly nuanced portrayal. Sooraj may be married, but the love story is conveyed through silent glances, unsaid emotions, and intense inner conflict. Insiders reveal the script deliberately avoids physical contact between the lead pair—and it remains uncertain whether the couple will touch at throughout the show. 'The love is real, but it's rooted in restraint,' Dixit explains. 'There are no dramatic falls, no sudden hugs or embraces. Sooraj is caught between his love for his wife and his loyalty to his father's strict ideals. It's emotionally layered and mentally demanding.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo His commitment doesn't end when the cameras stop rolling. On set, crew members are briefed about his 'no-contact protocol', with assistant directors and junior artists instructed to maintain his space. Even during breaks, Dixit avoids casual interactions that could disrupt his character's energy. 'It's not about being antisocial,' he clarifies. 'It's about staying in the mental space the role requires. The audience can sense when you're being authentic—and I want to honour that.' 'Indian television has long relied on physicality to sell romance,' says Dixit. 'But this show dares to do something different. It explores whether two people can fall in love without ever touching—that's what drew me in.' For Ashish Dixit, Pati Brahmachari isn't just another acting assignment—it's a complete immersion into the mind, body, and spirit of a man at war with his own desires. And as audiences stay glued to the screen, one thing is clear: sometimes, the deepest connections don't require a single touch. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages and quotes !
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Get them legal assistance, says HC on 3 Indians sentenced to death in Indonesia
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Friday told the ministry of external affairs (MEA) to pursue with their counterparts in Indonesia to provide legal assistance to three Indians on death row. The court, which was hearing a petition filed by spouses of the three men, also asked the Indian mission in Indonesia to ensure that the three, accused in a drug related case, were allowed to speak to their family and spouses back home in India. The court has also issued notice to the government and posted the matter for hearing on May 6. The Centre was represented by standing counsel Ashish Dixit who sought time to take instructions. The three nationals – Raju Muthukumaran (38), Selvadurai Dinakaran (33) and Govindasamy Vimalkandhan (37), worked at ASL Shipyard and were detained by the Narcotics Department of the Indonesian government, on July 14, 2024 for illegally distributing Class I narcotics in the form of non-plants, such as crystal methamphetamine. They were awarded death penalty by Tanjung Balai Karimun District Court, Indonesia on April 25. Hearing a petition filed by their spouses, a bench of justice Sachin Datta said:'In the meantime, the Indian Consulate in Indonesia is directed to take requisite steps for the purpose of ensuring that the convicted Indian nationals are afforded adequate legal representation, and to render appropriate assistance to them for the purpose of pursuing appellate remedies; facilitate communication between the said convicted individuals and their families in India.' It also directed MEA to pursue the matter at the 'diplomatic level' with the Indonesian government, to ensure protection of the Indian nationals under applicable international conventions or bilateral agreement, if any. The three women approached the court, saying they did not have the resources to appeal against the conviction before the appellate court, as their husbands are the sole breadwinners of the family.
Times of Oman
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Indian nationals sentenced to death in Indonesia: Delhi HC directs Consulate, MEA to intervene
New Delhi: While addressing a plea concerning the death penalty handed down by an Indonesian court to three Indian nationals, the Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Indian Consulate in Indonesia to take necessary measures to ensure that the convicted individuals receive proper legal representation and appropriate assistance in pursuing appellate remedies. Additionally, the Consulate has been instructed to facilitate communication between the convicted individuals and their families in India. Advocate Ashish Dixit, Standing Counsel for the Central Government and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), accepted the notice on behalf of the respondents and requested time to obtain instructions in the matter. Justice Sachin Datta, presiding over the case, scheduled the next hearing for May 6, 2025, and directed the MEA to engage with the Indonesian government diplomatically to protect the rights of the Indian nationals under applicable international conventions or bilateral agreements, if any. The case involves a petition filed by the spouses of three Indian nationals--Raju Muthukumaran, Selvadurai Dinakaran, and Govindasamy Vimalkandhan--who were sentenced to death by an Indonesian court for narcotics-related offences. According to the plea, the three men were employed at a shipyard when they were detained by the Indonesian Narcotics Department for possession of narcotics. Subsequently, they were convicted and sentenced to death under Indonesian law, as per the judgment of the Tanjung Balai Karimun District Court dated April 25, 2025. The petitioners, wives of the convicted individuals, contend that their husbands are the sole breadwinners of their families and lack the financial means to pursue the prescribed appellate remedy in Indonesia. They further highlight that the limitation period for filing an appeal is extremely strict, necessitating urgent legal action following the judgment.
India.com
02-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Indian Nationals Sentenced To Death In Indonesia: Delhi HC Directs Consulate, MEA To Intervene
While addressing a plea concerning the death penalty handed down by an Indonesian court to three Indian nationals, the Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Indian Consulate in Indonesia to take necessary measures to ensure that the convicted individuals receive proper legal representation and appropriate assistance in pursuing appellate remedies. Additionally, the Consulate has been instructed to facilitate communication between the convicted individuals and their families in India. Advocate Ashish Dixit, Standing Counsel for the Central Government and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), accepted the notice on behalf of the respondents and requested time to obtain instructions in the matter. Justice Sachin Datta, presiding over the case, scheduled the next hearing for May 6, 2025, and directed the MEA to engage with the Indonesian government diplomatically to protect the rights of the Indian nationals under applicable international conventions or bilateral agreements, if any. The case involves a petition filed by the spouses of three Indian nationals--Raju Muthukumaran, Selvadurai Dinakaran, and Govindasamy Vimalkandhan--who were sentenced to death by an Indonesian court for narcotics-related offences. According to the plea, the three men were employed at a shipyard when they were detained by the Indonesian Narcotics Department for possession of narcotics. Subsequently, they were convicted and sentenced to death under Indonesian law, as per the judgment of the Tanjung Balai Karimun District Court dated April 25, 2025. The petitioners, wives of the convicted individuals, contend that their husbands are the sole breadwinners of their families and lack the financial means to pursue the prescribed appellate remedy in Indonesia. They further highlight that the limitation period for filing an appeal is extremely strict, necessitating urgent legal action following the judgment.
