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The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Cultural programme to mark Rajeev Taranath's first death anniversary on June 11
The Pandit Rajeev Taranath Memorial Trust will be organising a cultural programme in memory of the Sarod maestro on the occasion of his first death anniversary on June 11. The cultural programme scheduled to be held at Veene Sheshanna Bhavan's Ganabharathi in Kuvempunagar in Mysuru at 6 p.m. Writer Sumangala, tabla player Pandit Udayaraj Karpoor and others will deliver talks. 'This will be followed by a Carnatic veena recital by Vidushi Sahana. She will be accompanied by vidwan K.U. Jayachandra Rao on Mridangam and vidwan G.S. Ramanujan on Ghata,' a statement said.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
One villain role in Amitabh Bachchan's film ruined this actor's image, people began to hate him in real life, called him cruel, his name is…
Everyone will remember BR Chopra's Mahabharat. This show is still very popular. The popular TV show, Mahabharat, gave a different identity to every actor. Every character was engraved in people's minds. Goga Kapoor played the character of Kansa in the show. Goga Kapoor's real name is Ravindra Kapoor. While all the actors made a lot of money by playing roles in Mahabharat, playing this role proved to be very difficult for Goga Kapoor. People started hating him in real life. He has played villains in films. Let us tell you more about Goga Kapoor. One role changed this actor's life Goga Kapoor got a lot of popularity by playing the role of Kansa. He impressed everyone with his acting, but this role changed his entire life. His image had completely changed. People did not like him. People started calling him a sinner, a tyrant and a cruel person because of his role as Kansa. He told in an interview that people used to stop him on the way and ask him why he did such atrocities with his sister Devaki. Goga Kapoor has played roles like Don, Dinkar Rao and Daku Shaitan in his career. He started his career with the film Jwala in 1971. He has worked in films like Toofaan, Khoon Pasina, Ghata, Mr. Natwarlal, Betaab, Agneepath, Hatimtai, Sholay and Toofaan, Shaktimaan, Refugee, Dostana, Shaan, Yaarana, Zanjeer. 20 movies with Amitabh Bachchan Goga Kapoor worked with Amitabh Bachchan in more than 20 films. Their pairing was quite popular. One hero and one villain. Both of them entertained people a lot. Goga Kapoor is no longer in this world. He died on March 3, 2011 at the age of 70.
Hans India
30-04-2025
- Hans India
‘Thakurani Yatra' ends with pomp and gaiety
Berhampur: The biennial festival of Buddhi Thakurani, popularly known as 'Thakurani Yatra,' ended in Berhampur with pomp and gaiety. The festival began on April 3 and concluded early on Tuesday. The return journey of Budhi Thakurani to her original abode started with the formal invitation of the main priest of the original temple requesting Desi Behera P Durga Prasad, the father of Budhi Thakurani, to let her return to the main temple. Budhi Thakurani left the temporary abode of her father's house around midnight towards Mahuri Palace where Mahuri Raja Ashok Kumar Narendra Dev offered prayer to the goddess. Later, the Ghata procession of Budhi Thakurani passed through Bada Bazaar, Santani Sahi, Marthapeta Sahi, Malubari Sahi, Shankarpur Sahi, Jena Sahi, Bachubari Sahi, Kedareswar Sahi, Chandrama Sahi, Khaspa Sahi and Jaura Sahi where Budhi Thakurani visited Her 'Mausi' and was offered 'poda pitha'. The procession again passed through Bedibari Sahi and Khadura Sahi amid 'hulahuli', animal dance and blowing of trumpets by the devotees. The goddess reached the main temple at about 5 am, according to sources. Devotees on both sides of the road were seen praying to the goddess. The procession of more than 50,000 women with ghatas on their heads was led by 'Sahasrakhya Ghata' (to counter any tantric effect). Gift or 'Bhara' from the father's house when a daughter returns to the in-laws' house as a tradition followed when Budhi Thakurani returned from her father's house. Eleven platoons of police force were deployed in the area to maintain law and order during the return journey of Budhi Thakurani to the main temple from Desi Behera Sahi, according to Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M. During this 26-day yatra, the 'Ghata' procession of Budhi Thakurani passed through 24 streets. A total of 28 'Rathas' and 'Kalakunjas' were erected at different streets in Old Berhampur to welcome Budhi Thakurani. 'Buddhi Thakurani visited our house at Desi Behera Sahi on April 3 and stayed here for 26 days, as my daughter. She returned to her temple according to the customs. I am happy that everything passed off peacefully,' said Desi Behera P Durga Prasad. He thanked the devotees, Berhampur MLA K Anil Kumar, MP Pradeep Panigrahi, police and district administration, BeMC, volunteers and fellow members of the Dera community for smooth conduct of the Yatra. He also thanked Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for his visit to the Yatra venue and said 'it inspired all of us.'
