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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hunar Hale to portray Kaikeyi in Veer Hanuman
Hunar Hale After patiently waiting for the right opportunity, Hunar Hale — last seen in Deewani, which wrapped up in December 2024 — is now set to return to television. She has been finalised to portray the role of Kaikeyi in Siddharth Kumar Tewary 's upcoming mythological series Veer Hanuman – Bolo Bajrang Bali Ki Jai. This marks her second foray into the mythological genre after Paramavatar Shri Krishna, where she essayed the role of Rukmini five years ago. While Hunar remained unavailable for comment, a source closely associated with the show shared, 'We finalised Hunar for the character because she fits the part perfectly. Just like the other mythological characters in the show, we've put in a lot of effort into crafting Kaikeyi's role. It will be portrayed with great depth and nuance. Hunar has already begun shooting in Umbergaon.' Interestingly, preparing for the role required a physical change for the actress. Hunar had to undergo a dental procedure to align with the appearance of the character. The source revealed, 'She had to get a procedure done to correct her buck tooth for the role of Kaikeyi. In mythological shows, it is crucial for actors to look a certain way. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Since the shoot was scheduled to begin immediately, she opted for composite bonding as a temporary fix. It was a two-hour procedure to get her ready for the part.' Before being finalised for this significant role in Veer Hanuman, the actress was also approached to play the antagonist in Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. However, the discussions reportedly fell through due to budgetary concerns. Hunar has been part of numerous television shows over the years, including Grihasti, 12/24 Karol Bagh, Sasural Genda Phool, Chhal – Sheh Aur Maat, Thapki Pyaar Ki, Patiala Babes, and Gauna – Ek Pratha. Apart from acting, she is deeply passionate about music and environmental causes. On the personal front, Hunar has been married to actor Mayank Gandhi for the past nine years.
India.com
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Remember Padma Khanna, the actress who played ‘Kaikeyi' in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan? Once a superstar, became famous as a cabaret dancer, was Meena Kumari's…, quit acting, is now…
Remember Padma Khanna, the actress who played 'Kaikeyi' in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana? Once a superstar, became famous as a cabaret dancer, was Meena Kumari's..., quit acting, is now... Today, we will talk about this actress who not just starred in many films but also became a household name on television. At the peak of her career, she left everything behind and went to live happily ever after with the man of her dreams. Well, she garnered immense love from masses after portraying the role of Queen Kaikeyi in Ramanand Sagar's mythological TV show Ramayan (1987-88) . She is none other than Indian actress Padma Khanna. At the age of 7, Padma started learning Kathak from Guru Kishen Maharaj of Varanasi. Gradually, she started performing on stage and later learnt advanced form of Kathak from Gopi Krishna. After watching her impeccable dancing skills, veteran actresses Padmini and Vyjayanthimala recommended her to pursue career in acting. At the age of 12, she made her debut as an actress in the 1961 Bhojpuri film Bhaiyya . Her big break came in 1970 when she played the role of a cabaret dancer in Johnny Mera Naam . Padma also portrayed the role of a dancer in many films including Loafer, Jaan-e-Bahaar, and Pakeezah, where she acted as Meena Kumari's body double in opening shots. Padma starred in over 400 films of all Indian languages including Saaz Aur Awaaz, Biwi Aur Makaan, Baharon Ke Sapne, Sangharsh, Dastaan, Hindustan Ki Kasam, Rampur Ka lakshman and Saudagar. She acted in TV serials too, the most popular among them being Ramayan , in which she portrayed Kaikeyi, one of the two key female characters. Married to film director Jagdish l. Sidana, the Saudagar actress moved to the US in the 1990s and founded the Indianica Dance Academy. Following her marriage, Padma left the film business behind and is now living life away from glitz and glam.
