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BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Nancy Astor's diamond tiara fetches £700,000 at auction
A Cartier turquoise and diamond tiara owned by the first woman to take a seat in the House of Commons has been sold for £700, Nancy Astor was elected in 1919 to represent Plymouth Sutton in Parliament and held the seat until she stood down in Auctioneers Bonhams said it was the first time the tiara had been on the market since it was bought by her husband Lord Waldorf Astor in auction house said it was worn by Lady Astor to the film premiere of City Lights at the Dominion Theatre in London in 1931. Jean Ghika, Global head of jewellery at Bonhams, said the "exceptionally rare" tiara with "impeccable provenance" dates from when Cartier London was at the "height of its creative prowess".The tiara has single, rose-cut and brilliant-cut diamonds and three fluted turquoise plumes set with diamond auction house had estimated a sale price of between £250,000 and £350, her time in government Astor successfully campaigned for the drinking age to rise from 14 to 18 in 1923 and advocated for the rights of women including the lowering of the voting age for women from 30 to 21 in she was the first woman to take up a seat in the House of Commons another woman was elected to the Commons a year Markievicz was successful in the 1918 general election, but as a member of Sinn Féin she did not take her seat, according to the House of Commons Information Office.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Patralekhaa says she did bold role in Love Games due to anxiety issues, desperation for work: ‘Wouldn't do it again'
Actor Patralekhaa made her Bollywood debut alongside Rajkummar Rao in CityLights and later went on to play a bold role in Vikram Bhatt's Love Games. In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, Patralekhaa revealed that she agreed to the role out of fear of losing the project, as she didn't have work at the time. (Also Read: Patralekhaa on getting 'bothered' by pregnancy rumours: 'I got fed up with it and have stopped reading comments') When asked if she would take on a bold role like Love Games again, Patralekhaa said, 'No, I wouldn't do it again. You know, that Patralekhaa from 10 years ago was a very different, much younger girl. For her, it was very important to keep working. She was basically, perhaps I was, dealing with some kind of anxiety issues, like 'I need work'. I didn't realise it back then, but I acted out of desperation.' She added, 'The Patralekhaa I am now wouldn't do that. And let me be clear—there's nothing wrong with the film itself. They made what was written in the script. But could I do justice to it? No. Was I the right person for that film? No. That was on me. I should have thought about it and not taken it out of fear—fear of losing a project. Because the truth is, I didn't have work. So I honestly blame myself for that decision.' The 2016 Indian erotic thriller, directed by Vikram Bhatt and produced by Mukesh Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt, and Bhushan Kumar, featured Patralekhaa, Gaurav Arora, and Tara Alisha Berry in lead roles. The film received largely negative reviews from critics and failed at the box office. Patralekhaa was last seen in the film Phule, directed by Anant Mahadevan. The film also features Pratik Gandhi in the lead role and is based on the lives of Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. She will next be seen in the revenge crime thriller Suryast, which also stars Lara Dutta. The release date is yet to be announced.
News18
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Patralekhaa On Industry Shift: ‘Women No Longer Stand Behind The Hero'
Last Updated: Patralekhaa was last seen in Phule alongside Pratik Gandhi. She portrayed Savitribai Phule in the film. Like any other sector, India's entertainment industry has also evolved. With fresh talent coming in, stronger stories being shared, and more meaningful roles for women, the industry has transformed. And Patralekhaa truly agrees. Once a male-dominated field, the entertainment industry has seen a noticeable shift, and Patralekhaa believes things have truly changed with time. In an interview with Zoom, she said, 'Such good parts are being written for women. You're just not standing like a post behind the hero. With platforms coming in, so much content being made, I feel women are getting better roles." This statement comes after the theatrical release of her film Phule last month, in which she stars alongside Pratik Gandhi. The film sees Patralekhaa portray Savitribai Phule, a social reformer who played an important role in challenging caste and gender norms in 19th-century India. Further elaborating on the changing landscape in the industry, the 35-year-old actress recalled her last released film Phule and highlighted, 'Pratik and I had equal parts in the film." She added that the position of women in society is steadily improving. Patralekhaa believes women today are more confident and assertive, ensuring that if something is deemed right for their male counterparts, it is equally right for them too. When asked if she feels she has received her due in the industry, Patralekhaa told the portal, 'I don't know whether I got my due or not, that I'll never be able to say. But to be offered a film like Phule is a very big achievement in itself. I don't have any regrets. I'm really happy with the work that comes my way, bit or small that's irrelevant. I just want to work with good makers and good scripts." Phule was released on April 25, 2025, after undergoing several changes and facing challenges from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) before finally reaching audiences. Patralekhaa made her acting debut with the critically acclaimed 2014 film CityLights and her performance received widespread praise. She starred opposite her now-husband, actor Rajkummar Rao. In 2017, she ventured into the OTT space with Bose: Dead/Alive. Before Phule, she appeared in Anubhav Sinha's web series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. First Published:
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Patralekhaa says she hates being called just Rajkummar Rao's wife: ‘People approach me only to reach Raj'
Actor Patralekhaa made her Bollywood debut alongside Rajkummar Rao in CityLights. The two began dating in 2010 and tied the knot in 2021. In a recent interview with Galatta India, Patralekhaa spoke about being referred to solely as Rajkummar's wife, stating that she isn't comfortable with it. (Also Read: Patralekhaa on getting 'bothered' by pregnancy rumours: 'I got fed up with it and have stopped reading comments' Patralekhaa said that she "really hates just to be called Rajkummar Rao's wife" and added, "I detest it, and I feel very small. Kyunki mera ek naam hai… mera ek astitva hai. (Because I have a name… I have an identity). Aapko lagta hai meri zindagi asaan hai kyunki mere husband famous hai but it's never easy. If you are trying to establish yourself as an individual and have your own career, it is very difficult. I request the media not to do this because it takes a lot of hard work. I'll never be comfortable and will keep fighting till the day I die." She further added, "People often approach me only to reach Raj. They bring me scripts not because they want me, but because they want to cast him. And then it becomes clear what the bait is, they want me to take it to Raj, and the film is mine." Patralekhaa and Rajkummar tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony after 11 years of dating. While for Rajkummar it was love at first sight when he saw her in an advertisement, Patralekhaa, on the other hand, initially found him to be a 'weird guy' after seeing him for the first time in LSD. The couple often shares pictures together on social media, giving major couple goals. Patralekhaa was most recently seen in the film Phule, directed by Anant Mahadevan and produced by Dancing Shiva Films, Kingsmen Productions, and Zee Studios. The film is based on the lives of Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule. Along with Patralekhaa, the film also stars Pratik Gandhi, Vinay Pathak, and Sushil Pandey in key roles. Meanwhile, Rajkummar will next be seen in the film Bhool Chuk Maaf. The science fiction romantic comedy, written and directed by Karan Sharma, also features Seema Pahwa and Wamiqa Gabbi in lead roles. While the film was initially slated for a theatrical release on 9 May, it will now premiere directly on OTT due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The film is scheduled to stream on Prime Video from May 16.
NDTV
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Patralekhaa On Being Called As Rajkummar Rao's Wife: "People Approach Me Only To Reach Him"
New Delhi: Patralekhaa is making headlines for her powerful portrayal of Savitribai Phule in Phule. The Anant Mahadevan directorial, currently running in cinemas, features Pratik Gandhi as the male lead. Patralekhaa, who has impressed audiences with her performances in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, Wild Wild Punjab and CityLights, recently opened up about something that bothers her — being known only as Rajkummar Rao's wife. In a chat with Galatta India, she said, 'I really hate it, just to be called Rajkummar Rao 's wife. I detest it, and I feel very small.' The actress added, ' Kyunki mera ek naam hai… mera ek astitva hai. (Because I have a name… I have an identity.)' Patralekhaa addressed the common assumption that her journey in the industry must have been easier due to her association with Rajkummar Rao. The actress said, ' Kyunki aapko lagta hai meri zindagi aasaan ho sakti hai ki mere husband… ya mere tab ke boyfriend… itne famous thay. But it's never easy if you are trying to establish yourself as an individual, to have your own career graph… it's very difficult. (People assume my life must've been easy because my husband, or then boyfriend, was so famous. But it's never easy when you're trying to build your own path and career graph. It's very difficult.)' Patralekhaa also requested the media to stop reducing her to just a tag. 'I'll never be comfortable with it… I'll fight it till the very end,' she said. The actress shared how filmmakers often approach her for movies and promise her a role, but only if she can convince Rajkummar Rao to be a part of the project. She said, ' Kabhi bhi log mere paas aate hai Raj tak pahuchne ke liye. Mere paas script lekar aate hai… not because they want me… but they want to cast him. Toh aapko samajh aata hai what's the bait… ki aap Raj ke paas lekar jao… ye film aapki. (People often approach me only to reach Raj. They bring me scripts not because they want me, but because they want to cast him. And then it becomes clear what the bait is they want me to take it to Raj, and the film is mine.)' Patralekhaa mentioned that she has always refused to involve Rajkummar Rao for any projects that approached her with ulterior motives. She stated firmly, 'It's below my dignity.' Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao got married in November 2021.
