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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Super Dancer Chapter 5: Geeta Kapur wants actor Govinda to watch Somansh's performance; here's why
In the upcoming episode of Super Dancer Chapter 5, young contestant Somansh Dangwal, fondly known as Sensational Somansh, delivered a powerhouse performance on the iconic Govinda number 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'. With his electric energy, flawless expressions, and perfectly timed Govinda-style moves, Somansh had the entire audience cheering and the judges on their feet. Judge Geeta Kapur, who has been a vocal supporter of Somansh since the beginning, was visibly impressed. 'Somansh is a hero baccha!' she declared with pride. But it was her next comment that truly captured hearts. 'Somansh has got the Govinda quality. If he (Govinda) watches this performance, he would fall in love with Somansh.' The tribute to the Bollywood dancing legend was not just a performance—it was a celebration of Somansh's ability to channel the same charm and rhythm that made Govinda a household name. From funky footwork to expressive storytelling, Somansh proved once again that he's not just competing—he's commanding the stage. His choreographer, Guru Vaibhav, continues to bring out the best in him with innovative concepts and routines that highlight Somansh's versatility. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Amazing Japanese all-in-one gel for blemish removal YUKINOUE雪之上 Learn More Undo Together, they have created moments on stage that feel less like competition and more like live entertainment at its finest. Each week, Somansh ups the ante, delivering performances that are fresh, vibrant, and full of personality. With such consistent brilliance, it's no surprise that Geeta Kapur believes even someone like Govinda would be floored. As the competition heats up, Somansh remains a top contender, not just as a dancer, but as a true performer with star potential.
Hans India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
'Super Dancer Chapter 5': Geeta Kapur claims Govinda will fall in love with contestant Somansh
Mumbai: Choreographer and "Super Dancer Chapter 5" judge, Geeta Kapur, wants actor Govinda to watch the latest performance of contestant Somansh Dangwal aka Sensational Somansh. During a recent episode of the dance reality show, Sensational Somansh gave a powerful performance on the iconic "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan" song, featuring Govinda and Amitabh Bachchan. Somansh fully embraced Govinda vibes with his infectious energy, killer expressions, and classic Govinda moves. Gushing over Somansh's performance, Geeta exclaimed, 'Somansh is a hero baccha!'. She added that if Govinda happens to watch the performance, he would most definitely fall in love with Somansh. 'Somansh has got the Govinda quality. If he (Govinda) watches this performance, he would fall in love with Somansh,' Geeta claimed. Aside from a magnetic stage presence, Somansh knows how to keep the viewers hooked with his graceful moves. The perfect blend of Guru Vaibhav's creative concepts and Somansh's talent manages to create magic on the stage. Meanwhile, as Geeta turned 52 on July 5th this year, her friend and fellow choreographer, Farah Khan, hosted a special birthday lunch for her at her home. While Geeta was AWOL on her birthday, she celebrated it later in the presence of her close friends. The 'Main Hoon Na' maker took to her official Instagram handle and posted a short clip from the fun get-together. The video had Geeta cutting birthday brownies instead of a cake, while everyone sang "Happy birthday" for her. Farah revealed that they had to settle for cutting brownies as the cake was not delivered on time. Sharing a glimpse of the lavish lunch spread, Farah wrote in the caption, "Happy birthday @geeta_kapurofficial .. tho it was on the 5th of July.. but u were Awol god knows with whom?? lov u baby". In the meantime, "Super Dancer Chapter 5" airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV.
Straits Times
13 hours ago
- Straits Times
Toddler in India survives deadly encounter with cobra by biting its head off
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The cobra is in the list of the 'big four' species responsible for the most snake bites in India. A two-year-old boy in India survived what could have been a lethal encounter with a cobra in the most bizarre way: He bit its head off. News reports said Govinda Kumar was playing at his home in Bankatwa village in India's eastern state of Bihar on July 25 when a nearly metre-long cobra slithered close by. He mistook the venomous snake for a toy and tried to grab it, according to Times of India. The cobra coiled itself around the boy's hand. Startled, Govinda reacted by biting the snake's head clean off. 'He killed it on the spot,' the boy's grandmother Mateshwari Devi was quoted by the Times of India as saying. The boy then passed out and was rushed to a hospital. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Grace Fu apologises for Tanjong Katong sinkhole, says road may stay closed for a few more days Singapore Terrorism threat in Singapore remains high, driven by events like Israeli-Palestinian conflict: ISD Singapore S'pore can and must meaningfully apply tech like AI in a way that creates jobs for locals: PM Wong Singapore 7, including child and firefighter, taken to hospital after fire breaks out in Toa Payoh flat Sport IOC president Kirsty Coventry a 'huge supporter' of Singapore Singapore ICA inspector obtained bribes in the form of sex acts from 6 foreign men in exchange for his help Singapore Doctor who forged certificates for aesthetic procedures gets 4 months' jail Singapore 12 motorists nabbed for providing illegal private-hire services: LTA He was transferred to the Government Medical College and Hospital Bettiah for specialist care, where doctors treated him for ingesting some of the snake's venom when he bit it. Dr Saurab Kumar, an associate professor at the hospital's paediatrics department, told The Telegraph Govinda likely survived because the cobra's venom did not enter his bloodstream. The boy sank his teeth into the cobra, but the cobra was not able to bite him, he said. 'I received the child active and alert, but his mouth and face was swollen because of the reaction to the venom in the oral cavity,' said Dr Kumar. Cobra venom contains neurotoxins that can impair the nervous system and damage tissues and blood cells, with the severity of symptoms depending on the species. Govinda was discharged on July 26. According to 2023 data from the World Health Organisation, snakes bite some 5.4 million people globally each year, leading to as many as 137,880 deaths. The number of people left with amputations or permanent disabilities may be up to three times higher. India accounts for roughly half of all snake bite-related deaths, according to a report published by News Decoder earlier in 2025. The country has around 300 species of snakes, including 60 highly venomous species such as the Russell's vipers, kraits, and the saw-scaled viper, which are responsible for most of the bite-related deaths. The Indian cobra completes this list of the 'big four' species responsible for the most snake bites in India.
The Star
15 hours ago
- Health
- The Star
Two-year-old boy in India bites cobra to death in bizarre encounter
- Representational photo. NEW DELHI: A two-year-old boy in India's eastern state of Bihar killed a cobra by biting it after the venomous snake had slithered too close to him. Govinda Kumar was playing at home in Bankatwa village when he spotted the nearly metre-long snake, tried to grab it, only to have the reptile coil around his hands and attack him, according to local media. The boy's grandmother was quoted as saying that Govinda's reaction was to bite the snake's head, killing it on the spot. The child then passed out and was rushed to hospital. Grandmother Mateshwari Devi told local media: 'I was moving firewood near the house and the cobra came out... We rushed towards the boy and saw he had taken the cobra's head into his mouth. We then separated the cobra from his mouth and hands. 'The cobra died on the spot, while the child fell unconscious.' The Hindustan Times reported that the child had bitten so hard into the snake that it was ripped in two. According to India Today, village locals had said the boy was possibly agitated by the snake coming too close to him. Govinda was transferred to the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Bettiah for specialist care, where doctors said they treated up to six snake bites monthly but had never seen such a 'highly unusual case'. The child was believed to have lost consciousness from ingesting the snake's venom when he bit it. The Telegraph quoted Dr Saurab Kumar, associate professor in the GMCH Bettiah's paediatrics department, as saying that Govinda seemingly survived as the venom had not entered his bloodstream from the snake's bite – as is usually the case. The child had instead ingested the poison by eating 'part of the cobra'. 'I received the child active and alert but his mouth and face was swollen because of the reaction to the venom in the oral cavity. 'We were surprised and cross-checked with his parents multiple times to ensure the child was not bitten by the cobra to rule out that venom had not gone into his bloodstream. They told us he bit the cobra and the snake died on the spot.' Govinda was discharged on Saturday, a day after the harrowing incident that made headlines across India. The Times of India drew parallels with the Hindu legend of Lord Krishna – also known as Govinda – who vanquished the venomous serpent Kaliya Naag in the Yamuna river. India is home to multiple species of cobra, with the Indian cobra among the 'big four' that account for the most snake bites in the country. Cobra venom contains toxins that target the nervous system and can damage body tissues and blood cells, with its severity varying across species. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) figures from 2023, an estimated 5.4 million people worldwide are bitten by snakes each year, with up to 137,880 deaths from snake bites, while amputations or permanent disabilities could be up to three times as many. India alone accounts for half of the snake-bite-related deaths, according to a report by website News Decoder earlier this year. Contacts between humans and snakes are expected to become more pronounced or frequent in some regions along with an increase in the risk of snakebite cases due to climate change, according to a report released last year by the WHO. - South China Morning Post
Metro
16 hours ago
- Health
- Metro
Toddler killed cobra by biting its head after snake lunged at him
A toddler has stunned his family after killing a venomous cobra – by biting its head. Two-year-old Govinda Kumar fought back after the cobra coiled itself around his arm while he played outside his home in Bankatwa village in India on Friday. Relatives said the boy saw the snake and threw a piece of brick at it, causing the snake to react and lunge at him. But the boy quickly reacted, biting the snake's head and killing it almost instantly. Govinda's grandmother, Mateshwari Devi, said: 'I was moving firewood near the house and the cobra came out. The child perhaps saw the snake moving and caught hold of it. 'When we saw the snake in the child's hand, everyone rushed towards him, but in the meantime, he already bit the snake, killing it on the spot.' Despite killing the snake Govinda was not unharmed – he lost consciousness not long after, due to swallowing some of the cobra. He was rushed to a local health centre before being moved to the Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) in Bettiah for specialist care. Dr Surab Kumar, the medic in charge of treating the toddler, told The Telegraph: 'Timely treatment saved Govinda's life. The venom did affect Govinda, but not fatally. 'The child had eaten a part of the cobra and the venom had gone into his digestive tract, unlike in the cases where the cobra bites the person and venom goes into blood and triggers neurotoxicity. 'The child's condition is currently stable, and treatment is being administered under the supervision of doctors. 'The medical team is treating the child, providing continuous medication, and he is under observation. 'We were surprised and cross-checked with his parents multiple times to ensure the child was not bitten by the cobra to rule out that venom had not gone into his bloodstream.' More Trending While in hospital Govinda was given anti-allergy medication and was placed under doctors' observation until his discharge on Saturday. Cobras are highly venomous, their venom able to kill a human within hours by paralysing the respiratory system we use to breathe. They are one of the four most venomous snakes in India, alongside the common krait, Russel's viper, and saw-scaled viper. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Woman caught at customs with four snakes stuffed down her bra MORE: My mum died after getting rabies – here's what you need to know about it MORE: British families sent wrong bodies after Air India crash
