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India.com
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
The movie is India's first horror film, earned 10 times more the budget, climax will make you sweat in fear, movie is..., lead actors were...
Some horror films remain in the hearts and minds of audiences despite being released decades ago. A horror film becomes even more petrifying when it has all the eerie elements that can send chills down the viewer's spine. Today, we will discuss one such film that was released in 1949. This movie was India's first horror film, which earned 10 times more than its budget. What is India's First Horror Film? The first horror film in India was released in the year 1949. Its name was Mahal. This film sent chills down the spine of audiences. Released over 70 years ago, the movie was directed by Kamal Amrohi and turned out to be a huge superhit. It was the first Indian movie to introduce audiences to the concept of ghosts on the big screen. Mahal starred Ashok Kumar and Madhubala in lead roles. The story of the film revolves around Ashok Kumar's character, who goes to live in a very old mansion. There, he meets a mysterious woman, played by Madhubala. The woman introduces herself as Ashok Kumar's lover from his previous life. Slowly, the story keeps getting eerier. India's First Horror Film Earned More Than Its Budget This film was produced by Bombay Talkies, and it was one of the most expensive films of that era. It is said that at the time, Mahal was made for Rs 12 lakh and earned between Rs 1 to 2 crore. A very impressive set was built for the film. In that era, the pairing of Ashok Kumar and Madhubala was considered a superhit. The songs from the film are still regarded as classics. This film will keep you hooked until the end.
The Hindu
a day ago
- General
- The Hindu
Gujjarkere water turns green due to neglect by Mangaluru civic body
In continuation of the February 27 resolution by Mangaluru City Corporation Council to hand over maintenance of Gujjarkere at Jeppu to Halekote Mariyamma temple, the civic body has reportedly written to the temple management to take over maintenance of the lake. In the absence of a nominated committee to manage the temple administration, the administrator and the executive officer of the temple, appointed by the government of Karnataka, were yet to take any decision on the matter. Outgoing managing committee president B. Ashok Kumar told The Hindu that the committee received a letter from MCC asking to take over maintenance of Gujjarkere as per the February 27 resolution of the council just before the end of its tenure. 'The government-appointed administrator has to take a decision. Even otherwise, there is not enough funds with the temple to spend on lake maintenance. The committee had relied on voluntary organisations for the service,' he said. An official of the Muzrai Department confirmed receiving a letter from the MCC, and said the matter would soon be discussed in a meeting with stakeholders. State of neglect The lake fell into a state of neglect with the MCC failing to maintain cleanliness even as five aerators installed by Mangaluru Smart City Limited two years ago have not been functioning for over six months. Consequently, the lake has been stinking with its water turning green due to algae and impurities. The aerators, that also worked as fountains, used to infuse oxygen into the water, thereby reducing sediments in the water. Neither the MSCL, that rejuvenated the lake at an estimated cost of ₹4 crore in 2022, nor the MCC was able to plug flow of sewage into the lake. Retain as Teertha Kere The Gujjarkere Teertha Kere Samrakshana Samithi, that had fought for lake rejuvenation, wanted the MCC to construct a Teertha Kere (pond) in the middle of the lake. Gujjarkere has been the Teertha Kere of Halekote Mariyamma temple for ages, and the status should be continued, the Samithi has been urging the authorities. Moss growth in water body After regular walkers around the lake complained of slippery walking path due to the growth of moss following heavy rains, MCC sprayed bleaching powder on July 18 even as its personnel cleared plastic waste accumulated in the water body. Devotees wants MCC to maintain the lake and its surroundings till a permanent arrangement is made.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Educated forming a majority cause of concern
Eluru: Eluru Range IG GVG Ashok Kumar, Eagle Team IG Ravi Krishna, and Eluru district SP K Pratap Shiva Kishore organised an awareness seminar at the Asram Medical College in coordination with the medical students about the ill-effects of drug use on Wednesday. Earlier in the programme, Asram Hospital Principal Dr Srinivas Chebrolu, Asram Hospital CEO Hanumantha Rao, Excise Deputy Commissioner Srilatha and Assistant Excise Commissioner Prabhu Kumar spoke about the ill effects of drug use. Eluru Additional SP Admin N Suryachandra Rao said that organising the programme 'No Drugs, Bro' at the Asram Hospital and creating awareness among students is very useful. Eagle SP Nagesh Babu said that in the use of drugs, most of the students pursuing higher education are getting addicted to drugs, and those who feel a lot of stress are getting addicted to drugs to escape from that stress, which is darkening their golden future. Students should provide information to 1972 about anyone around them who has sold or consumed marijuana, and everyone should help in building a drug-free Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at the event, SP Pratap Shiva Kishore said that doctors use medicine to save lives, but there are two types of drugs, one that saves lives and the other that takes lives. Eluru Range IG GVG Ashok Kumar said that the education in Asram Hospital in Eluru is disciplined and there are no remarks about this college till now. Studying in this college means that the students will have a good reputation in society in the future. The state government has specially set up an Eagle Department for a drug-free Andhra Pradesh with many slogans like 'No drugs bro.' State Eagle Team IG Ravi Krishna, who was the chief guest at the event spoke to the students and explained to them clearly what to do and what not to do through a short story about the tortoise and the hare. On the occasion, the medical students took a pledge to build a new society with the slogan 'Students, no drugs'. Asram Hospital MD Rathi Devi, Eagle Special SP Nagesh Babu, Asram Hospital Principal Dr Chebrolu Srinivasa Rao, CEO Dr Hanumantha Rao, Deputy Commissioner of Excise Srilatha, Assistant Commissioner Excise Prabhu Kumar, Eluru DSP D Shravan Kumar, Excise Inspector Dhanaraju, Eluru Special Branch Inspector Malleswara Rao, Eluru One Town Inspector Satyanarayana, Eluru Rural SI Durga Prasad, Excise staff, police staff, medical students and students participated in this programme.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Educated lot forming a majority, cause of concern
Eluru: Eluru Range IG GVG Ashok Kumar, Eagle Team IG Ravi Krishna, and Eluru district SP K Pratap Shiva Kishore organised an awareness seminar at the Asram Medical College in coordination with the medical students about the ill-effects of drug use on Wednesday. Earlier in the programme, Asram Hospital Principal Dr Srinivas Chebrolu, Asram Hospital CEO Hanumantha Rao, Excise Deputy Commissioner Srilatha and Assistant Excise Commissioner Prabhu Kumar spoke about the ill effects of drug use. Eluru Additional SP Admin N Suryachandra Rao said that organising the programme 'No Drugs, Bro' at the Asram Hospital and creating awareness among students is very useful. Eagle SP Nagesh Babu said that in the use of drugs, most of the students pursuing higher education are getting addicted to drugs, and those who feel a lot of stress are getting addicted to drugs to escape from that stress, which is darkening their golden future. Students should provide information to 1972 about anyone around them who has sold or consumed marijuana, and everyone should help in building a drug-free Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at the event, SP Pratap Shiva Kishore said that doctors use medicine to save lives, but there are two types of drugs, one that saves lives and the other that takes lives. Eluru Range IG GVG Ashok Kumar said that the education in Asram Hospital in Eluru is disciplined and there are no remarks about this college till now. Studying in this college means that the students will have a good reputation in society in the future. The state government has specially set up an Eagle Department for a drug-free Andhra Pradesh with many slogans like 'No drugs bro.' State Eagle Team IG Ravi Krishna, who was the chief guest at the event spoke to the students and explained to them clearly what to do and what not to do through a short story about the tortoise and the hare. On the occasion, the medical students took a pledge to build a new society with the slogan 'Students, no drugs'. Asram Hospital MD Rathi Devi, Eagle Special SP Nagesh Babu, Asram Hospital Principal Dr Chebrolu Srinivasa Rao, CEO Dr Hanumantha Rao, Deputy Commissioner of Excise Srilatha, Assistant Commissioner Excise Prabhu Kumar, Eluru DSP D Shravan Kumar, Excise Inspector Dhanaraju, Eluru Special Branch Inspector Malleswara Rao, Eluru One Town Inspector Satyanarayana, Eluru Rural SI Durga Prasad, Excise staff, police staff, medical students and students participated in this programme.
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
34 passengers injured as bus falls in gorge in Himachal's Bilaspur
As many as 34 passengers and driver of a private bus were injured after the vehicle veered off the road and fell 20 feet into a gorge in Bilaspur around 1.30 am past Thursday midnight. The bus was on its way back from Nurmahal in Punjab to Darlaghat in Solan district of Himachal when the accident took place, said Bilaspur police. (HT) The bus was on its way back from Nurmahal in Punjab to Darlaghat in Solan district of Himachal when the accident took place, said police. The injured passengers were admitted at AIIMS, Bilaspur, for treatment, while the driver was treated at the civil hospital in Markand. 'Police rushed to the spot and with the help of locals, took the passengers to hospital for treatment. A few of them have been discharged now,' said a police official. The district administration assisted in providing immediate medical attention to the victims and disbursed an interim relief as per norms. Bilaspur police registered a case against the bus driver, identified as Ashok Kumar, under Sections 281 and 125 (A) of BNS. Bilaspur superintendent of police Sandeep Dhawal said, 'We have started the investigation to find the causes of the accident.' Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the passengers injured in the accident at AIIMS, Bilaspur. He wished them a speedy recovery and assured them of all possible assistance from the state government. Three hurt as boulder hits their car in Poonch Jammu Three men were injured seriously after their car was hit by a boulder on Mughal Road in Poonch district on Friday, said officials. The injured were identified as Mohammad Amin, 30, and Mohammad Khalid, 30, both residents of Shahpur, and Mohammad Javid, 25. The victims, who were travelling from Poonch to Shopian, were referred to GMC Srinagar for advanced treatment, said Surankote BMO Dr Mohd Yousuf Choudhary.
