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3 days ago
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Married In 1997, Widowed In 2000, Starred With SRK In 2007: The Story of Vidya Malvade
Last Updated: Vidya Malvade lost her pilot husband in a 2000 crash. Grief nearly broke her, but she chose life, found love again, and rose to fame in 'Chak De India' and beyond Vidya Malvade became a household name with her role as the captain of the Indian women's hockey team in Chak De India (2007), where she starred with Shah Rukh Khan. The film marked a significant turning point in her acting career, followed by praise for her role in the web series Mismatched alongside Rannvijay Singh. A Tragic Loss At 27 Behind the scenes, Vidya Malvade's personal life was marked by immense tragedy. She married Captain Arvind Singh Bagga, an Indian Airlines pilot, in 1997. However, just three years later, on July 14, 2000, her husband tragically lost his life in a plane crash in Patna. At just 27, Vidya Malvade was left a widow, devastated and alone. The loss plunged her into a deep depression. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Vidya Malvade admitted she contemplated suicide and had once even purchased sleeping pills, intending to end her life. It was only the thought of her parents that prevented her from going through with it. A Turning Point Realising she could not inflict the same pain on her parents, Vidya Malvade chose life. She began her journey of healing through modelling, which eventually led to her film debut in Inteha (2003). Her resilience became her foundation as she gradually rebuilt her career and identity. Finding Love Again In the course of her career, Vidya Malvade met film director Sanjay Dayma. The two formed a bond that blossomed into love and later marriage, giving her a second chance at happiness. If you or someone you know needs help, call any of these helplines: Aasra (Mumbai) 022-27546669, Sneha (Chennai) 044-24640050, Sumaitri (Delhi) 011-23389090, Cooj (Goa) 0832- 2252525, Jeevan (Jamshedpur) 065-76453841, Pratheeksha (Kochi) 048-42448830, Maithri (Kochi) 0484-2540530, Roshni (Hyderabad) 040-66202000, Lifeline 033-64643267 (Kolkata) First Published:
The Print
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Drumbeats & echoes of ‘Jai Hind' at Delhi govt's Shaurya Samman Yatra to honour armed forces, Op Sindoor
The march saw participation by National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, Civil Defence volunteers, advocates at Delhi High Court and Supreme Court, BJP workers, and Delhi residents. Three days after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Delhi government organised a 'Shaurya Samman Yatra' in support of Operation Sindoor to honour the valour and efforts of the Indian Armed Forces. New Delhi: Amid light drizzle and with the spirited beats of the song Chak De India playing in the backdrop, over a thousand people marched down the Kartavya Path to the National War Memorial in New Delhi Tuesday with the Indian Tricolour in their hands, chanting 'Jai Hind' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in unison. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also joined the rally with a placard that read: 'The Indian Armed Forces Are Our Pride', along with the words 'Operation Sindoor'. She was accompanied by several BJP leaders, including Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Parvesh Verma, Delhi's Minister of Law and Justice Kapil Mishra, MP Bansuri Swaraj, and Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva. The BJP has launched an 11-day nationwide 'Tiranga Yatra' to celebrate the 'success of Operation Sindoor'. Several young women NCC cadets, who were present at the rally, spoke of the pride they felt participating in the event, calling it a meaningful way to 'show their respect and stand with those who protect the nation'. Among them was 19-year-old Hrishika Sharma, whose sister is a third-generation Army officer currently posted in Jammu. 'I'm here today for her, and for all our armed forces who are out there protecting us,' she said. 'My mother served in the Army, so did my maternal grandfather—I carry forward their legacy with pride.' Sharma said that her sister witnessed Pakistan's drone attacks last week up close. 'It's frightening to know what she faces, but I also understand that she's doing her duty. If I were in her place, I would have done the same,' she said. Recalling a conversation with her sister from two days ago, Sharma said, 'She was anxious, but calm. That's the kind of strength she has.' Piyush, law aspirant and Class 12 student from Sarvodaya Co-ed Vidyalaya in Sultanpur Majra, attended the march with his schoolmates. He said, 'We are here to support the Indian Army so they know they're not alone in this.' Meyikarga, 35, had her 'Aking'—a traditional woven skirt from Arunachal Pradesh—wrapped around her waist. Though no one in her family serves in the armed forces, her commitment to the country was clear. She said, 'The armed forces may not be my family by blood, but they protect us like family. I'm here because we stand united, no matter what.' (Edited by Mannat Chugh)
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First Post
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Firstpost At Waves: Shah Rukh Khan opens on social media trolls, also reveals 'Met Deepika Padukone for the first time when...'
He also said, 'Don't let bad days bring you down. Don't let good days make you mad just like in any other business. But the idea is this path is not a proven path, a garden of roses.' read more Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone spoke to Karan Johar at the first ever Waves Summit 2025 and SRK spoke about social media trolls and his early memories of Deepika. King Khan said, 'I think I would suggest everybody to make a film. I would suggest people that there is the desire now because of social media, everybody wants to be seen. We stop seeing ourselves. So I would just tell everybody to watch films, because I just know making films is as difficult as easy as any other business. It'll have its pitfalls. It'll have its highs. You have to just work hard diligently. Do your thing. Believe in your talent and your skill. Hone it as you go along.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD He also said, 'Don't let bad days bring you down. Don't let good days make you mad just like in any other business. But the idea is this path is not a proven path, a garden of roses. This is not the path that is going to lead to success like nowhere else it does. But what you have to do is instead of wanting to be seen, walk this path with diligence and keep walking towards you.' On Deepika Padukone I remember doing a meeting with her and Deepika continued and said, 'You know, I wanted to meet Shah Rukh once and he was shooting for Chak De India in Australia at the time.' SRK continued, 'And she said, 'Once he's back, we'll do a meeting, and and that was it. Deepika then said, 'So for me, it just happened. Of course, I was a model before that, and they'd seen some of my work, but I never felt like I was an outsider trying to make my place in a new industry, or I had the I had the I had the dedication, I had the passion, I had the the determination, the hard work. Those were the things in my control, and those were the things that I applied to what I was passionate about.'
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bollywood musicians Salim-Sulaiman confess Ishq Wala Love for college students at NSUT fest in Delhi
Heart-shaped red hued confetti dripping from the sky made last Saturday's evening magically romantic as Bollywood's popular music composer/producer duo Salim-Sulaiman sang Ishq Wala Love at the annual cultural fest of Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), Moksha'25. Setting the romantic tone right, the popular artistes compelled a crowd of almost 25,000 students to sing along in a soulful chorus. Soon Sulaiman said on stage: 'We want to share some love with you. Ek kahawat hai, saath gaane se pyar badhta hai, toh kyun na aisa gaana gayein jo aap humare saath gayenge. Toh surkh waala, soz waala, faiz waala, hum chahte hain ki aap humare saath gayein Ishq Wala Love.' To soak in this experience, students from across the Capital flocked to NSUT's campus in Dwarka and many queued up to get entry well within time before the concert began. 'Salim is my childhood crush, so it was like a dream come true to watch him perform live,' confessed Swastika Khanna, a second-year student of History (Hons) at Delhi University's Kalindi College, adding, 'The entry was so smooth that I got here alongwith my friends at around 3pm and by 3.15pm we were all inside the campus. We even stocked up on water so that we didn't have to budge from our spot in between the performance.' The duo indeed had the crowd hooked to their every beat, be it during the high-energy hits such as Ainvayi Ainvayi or patriotism-infused Chak De India; when they held the National Flag to pay tribute to the country's sports stars. This isn't all for the crowd's screams reached a crescendo when the two were joined in on stage by Bollywood singers Raj Pandit, Vipul Mehta, and Kavya Limaye. This is what paved the way for one of the most heartfelt moments of this gig as lyrics of Shukran Allah filled the air and left the entire crowd swaying and singing in unison! Dedicating the song to the audience, Salim said: 'I want to thank each and every one of you as Moksha is one of the biggest festivals in the college circuit, and I'm truly proud to be here.' With several youngsters wondering what's the instrument that Sulaiman carried with him on stage — looks like a guitar with buttons — the singer graciously quenched their curiosity by revealing: 'Ladies and gentlemen, this instrument is called a Zendrum. Ismei kaafi sare sounds hain; I can play big drums for Kurbaan Hua as well as tabla for Ishq Wala Love.' Before the concert, the campus was abuzz with cultural activities as multiple competitions and performances took place simultaneously. These ranged from dating booths and push-up contests to cosplay battles and fashion shows. Dressed in blood-splattered clothes and a chainsaw mask was Priyank Arya, a student of a Noida-based University, who told us: 'I came to attend the fest to be able to participate in the cosplay competition. The character I chose is Denji from the anime Chainsaw Man.'
Gulf News
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
Video: Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan and Bollywood actress Sagarika welcome baby boy
Mumbai: Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge Khan and former cricketer Zaheer Khan have become parents to a baby boy. The Chak De India star shared the joyous news in a joint Instagram post with her husband Zaheer on Wednesday. The couple have named their son Fatehsinh Khan, as revealed in the caption. They also shared adorable black-and-white photos of their newborn, cradled lovingly in their arms. In the first picture, Zaheer is seen holding the baby as Sagarika leans on his shoulder in a warm embrace. The second photo captures the couple holding their son's tiny hand while he sleeps peacefully. Precious little baby boy The post was captioned: 'With love, gratitude and divine blessings we welcome our precious little baby boy, Fatehsinh Khan.' Sagarika and Zaheer tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2017. The couple met through a mutual friend and soon fell in love. Sagarika is known for her roles in Chak De India, Fox and Irada. One of its kind Her husband, Zaheer Khan, is a former Indian pacer and currently mentors the Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing 2025 Indian Premier League. Zaheer made his international debut during the ICC Knockout Trophy in 2000, immediately making headlines when he yorked Steve Waugh with sheer pace. At a time when India had few genuine fast bowlers, Zaheer stood out for his ability to swing the ball both ways, deliver searing yorkers at the death, and maintain pace with consistency. In an illustrious career, he claimed 311 Test wickets in 92 matches and a total of 610 wickets in 309 international appearances for the Men in Blue.
