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India.com
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Remember actress who played princess in serial Chandrakanta? Know what she is doing after 29 years
In the 90s of the showbiz industry in India, the show Chandrakanta was a huge hit. The concept of the show made a place in fans' hearts, and the lead actress who played the role of Princess Chandrakanta became fans' favourite. However, as it is said that very few people can sustain stardom, and that is what happened with the lead actress of Chandrakanta. Once a show which ran due to the face of this lead actress, though gave her name and fame, did not give her sustaining one. This actress, after the Chandrakanta series, vanished into thin air. If you are wondering whose name it is, then this actress is Shikha Swaroop. Born in October, Shikha won the Miss India International title in 1988. In the same year, Shikha won a gold medal in the All India Pistol Shooting Championship. She was a supermodel in her time and did over 400 shows in India and across the globe. Shikha Swaroop made her debut in 1990 with Awaaz De Kahan Hai, and then in 1994, she gained major fame with the serial Chandrakanta. Chandrakanta, which aired on Doordarshan from 1994 to 1996, made her a star overnight. She tried her luck in movies and TV. Over her tenure, Shikha worked in 11 films like Tahalka, Pyar Hua Chori Chori, Policewala Gunda, Police Public, Qaidi-Kanoon, and Awaz De Kahan Hain throughout her career. In most of these, she was in the lead role, but she did not get the fame in Bollywood that Chandrakanta gave her. Gradually, she disappeared from the industry, and her stardom was lost in oblivion. Now, she works as a model in the fashion industry.
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Brit tourist killed and wife critical after reckless rental driver crushed them into a wall in tourist hotspot
HOLS HORROR Brit tourist killed and wife critical after reckless rental driver crushed them into a wall in tourist hotspot A BRITISH man has been killed in India after a person driving "in a rash and negligent manner" lost control of his rental car, crashing into the couple walking on the side of the road. Harish Solanki, 86, died after being crushed into a wall at the picturesque town of Candolim, while his 81-year-old wife, Chandrakanta, sustained serious injuries, local media reported. Advertisement 2 A Brit tragically lost his life in Candolim, a town in South Goa, India Credit: Getty 2 His wife, who sustained serious injuries, was in critical condition Credit: Getty Driver Vicky Jain, 48, was arrested after driving into the couple with his rental car, which is badly damaged as a result of the incident. Jain was driving on the main road through Candolim when he veered onto the wrong side of the carriageway and crashed into the pair, police reported. The couple had reportedly left their hotel and were walking on the side of the road when the crash took place. Both were rushed to the Goa Medical College (GMC) hospital in Bambolim right after the incident on April 25. Advertisement Solanki died in hospital that evening, while his wife underwent treatment at a medical centre and remained in critical condition. Police have reportedly launched a full investigation. The couple's family have been contacted by police. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Advertisement is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Brit tourist killed and wife critical after reckless rental driver crushed them into a wall in tourist hotspot
A BRITISH man has been killed in India after a person driving "in a rash and negligent manner" lost control of his rental car, crashing into the couple walking on the side of the road. Harish Solanki, 86, died after being crushed into a wall at the picturesque town of Candolim, while his 81-year-old wife, Chandrakanta, sustained serious injuries, local media reported. 2 A Brit tragically lost his life in Candolim, a town in South Goa, India Credit: Getty 2 His wife, who sustained serious injuries, was in critical condition Credit: Getty Driver Vicky Jain, 48, was arrested after driving into the couple with his rental car, which is badly damaged as a result of the incident. Jain was driving on the main road through Candolim when he veered onto the wrong side of the carriageway and crashed into the pair, police reported. The couple had reportedly left their hotel and were walking on the side of the road when the crash took place. Both were rushed to the Goa Medical College (GMC) hospital in Bambolim right after the incident on April 25. Solanki died in hospital that evening, while his wife underwent treatment at a medical centre and remained in critical condition. Police have reportedly launched a full investigation. The couple's family have been contacted by police. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Most read in The Sun is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
The Sun
09-05-2025
- The Sun
Brit tourist killed and wife critical after reckless rental driver crushed them into a wall in tourist hotspot
A BRITISH man has been killed in India after a person driving "in a rash and negligent manner" lost control of their car, driving straight into the man and his wife. Harish Solanki, 86, was crushed against a wall at the picturesque town of Candolim, while his 81-year-old wife, Chandrakanta, remains in critical condition, local media reports. 2 2 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Daily Mail
09-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Brit tourist, 86, is killed and his wife severely injured after they were mown down by a car at Indian tourist hotspot
A British tourist was killed in India when a car driving 'in a rash and negligent manner' lost control and plowed into him and his wife. Harish Solanki, 86, was crushed against a compound wall at the picturesque town of Candolim on Friday, local media reported. His 81-year-old wife, Chandrakanta, remains in critical condition after sustaining grievous injuries and being taken to a nearby hospital. Driver Vicky Jain, 48, was arrested after hitting the couple with his rental car, said to have taken extensive damage from the incident. Police said he was on the main road through Candolim to nearby Calangute when he veered onto the wrong side of the carriageway and hit the couple. Authorities understand that the couple had just left their hotel and were walking on the side of the road when they were struck at around 10am on Friday. Solanki died in hospital that evening, while his wife was undergoing treatment at a medical centre and still in critical condition as of Sunday. The incident reportedly occurred near the Fisherman's Cover Restaurant on Friday morning. Both were rushed to the Candolim Primary Health Centre before being taken to the Goa Medical College (GMC) hospital in Bambolim due to the severity of their injuries. Police have contacted the family of the British nationals and are understood to have launched an investigation. The driver was identified as 48-year-old Vicky Omprakash Jain from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Daijiworld reports. He was arrested by Calangute police following a complaint. MailOnline contacted the Foreign Office for comment. Candolim is a small town in the state of Goa, home to sandy beaches and colonial architecture built by the Portuguese. Calangute, a coastal village to the south, is a popular tourist destination and the home of Bruno Coutinho, former captain of the Indian national football team.
