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India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
Meet sisters of superstar Madhuri Dixit, as gorgeous as her, are not actors, they work as…, names are…
In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, many charming faces have captivated millions of people, but there is one name whose charm remains unmatched. From her expressive eyes to her graceful moves, this actress inevitably tops the list of beauty in the film industry. Also, famously called the 'Dhak Dhak' girl of Bollywood, she is an iconic actress who entered the industry during the golden age of cinema and has continued to win the hearts of the audience even today. But besides her unmatched beauty, it's also her sisters who don't belong to the dazzling industry but are equally beautiful, proving that beauty runs in the family. The person we are talking about is no other than Madhuri Dixit and her sister, Rupa Dixit. Entering the industry in the year 1984 with the film Abodh, Madhuri had a remarkable start and has been widely celebrated since then. Besides her strong screen presence and impeccable performance, Madhuri is also known for her graceful dance, especially her passion for Kathak. Daughter of Shankar Dixit and Snehlata Dixit, Madhuri was born in a Maharashtrian family. She also has two sisters, Rupa Dixit and Bharti Dixit, and one brother, Ajit Dixit. Although Madhuri is a big Bollywood star, she would rather enjoy a quiet and private life away from the media glare. Her sisters, Rupa and Bharti Dixit, are professionals. Rupa Dixit is a software architect, and Bharti Dixit is a computer engineer, besides being academically successful, both sisters also share the creative passion of dancing with Madhuri. All three sisters started learning Kathak at the age of three, and just like Madhuri, they are formally trained classical dancers who incorporate their talent and looks to enter the film industry. In a post shared by Madhuri, fans couldn't help but notice the striking resemblance of the sisters to the actress. Being the black sheep of the family, Madhuri initially never planned on becoming a celebrity. infact her father wanted her to pursue medicine and become a doctor. But her unwavering passion made his father nothing but support Madhuri in her dreams, and clearly, it turned out to be a great decision for him and his daughter. Currently, Madhuri lives a peaceful life with Dr. Shriram Nene and their two sons, balancing her family life with occasional film and TV appearances
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Artists to sing, dance for cultural unity in Colombo concert
Written by Kivi Lydia Vito Artists are convinced that a world torn by conflict can find healing through art. On June 3, an initiative in that direction will unfold in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo. The Sadbhavana musical campaign is the brainchild of Sri Lankan musician and filmmaker Darshana Ruwan Dissanayake, aiming to promote cultural unity through the power of music. This year, it will feature two Pune-based artists, singer Nivedita Dutta and Kathak dancer Suryatapa Ghosh Roy. The Sadbhavana musical campaign is now in its second season. Dutta has co-written and performed the campaign's title song, Sadbhavana, with Sri Lankan lyricist Vathsalya Samarakoon. It has been composed by Darshana Ruwan Dissanayake. The track is in both Hindi and Sinhalese to highlight shared cultural roots. 'Being part of the campaign is an honour. It's not just about the music but it's about bringing people and cultures together at a time when the world needs unity the most,' says Dutta. On speaking about the song, Dutta added, 'It's a song that speaks of love, peace, unity and values that transcend borders. Though India and Sri Lanka are separated by the sea, we share a cultural and emotional bond that goes back to the roots of the Indus Valley Civilisation.' Ghosh Roy is equally enthusiastic about the potential of the campaign to encourage harmony among nations. 'It's a proud moment for me to represent India through Kathak. Classical dance plays a vital role in expressing cultural identity and harmony,' said Ghosh Roy. 'We are showcasing India's artistic diversity through both music and dance. I have been trained in the Jaipur gharana, which offers a rhythmic expression that complements the song's message; this performance aims to reflect that cultural depth,' she added. (Kivi Lydia Vito is an intern with The Indian Express.)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Minister opens 12-day summer workshop
Patna: The minister for art, culture and youth affairs Motilal Prasad inaugurated the 12-day summer workshop, jointly organised by the department and Bhartiya Nritya Kala Mandir in Patna on Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While interacting with the students the minister said it is extremely gratifying to see the tremendous enthusiasm among the children. "The department is always committed to encouraging young talent. I extend my best wishes to all the participants to make the most of this workshop and discover the art within them," he said. The workshop, to be held from 10am to 2pm till June 8, will offer opportunities to kids aged between 8 and 16 years. Its main objective is to identify and encourage children's artistic talent and introduce them to various art forms. Training will be provided in various dance forms which include Bharatnatyam, folk dance, Kathak and Odissi. Music training will also be provided in classical singing, harmonium, tabla, violin and flute. Another 15-day summer workshop, 'Kala Jagriti', will be jointly organised by the department of art, culture and youth affairs and the Bihar Lalit Kala Academy from May 30 to June 13 at Bhartiya Nritya Kala Mandir. The workshop will provide formal education in folk art forms such as 'venu shilp' (bamboo craft), Madhubani painting, 'tikuli' art, and terracotta.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who started her career with cabaret dance, rose to fame with one role, was Meena Kumari's..., quit actin after..., is now...
In the 80s, 90s and the following years, the Indian TV serials were being picked up by people in India. While many serials made it to the audience's TV screens, only a few of them turned out to be a huge hit, and among them was Ramayan. Released in 1987, the show featured Arun Govil essaying the role of Lord Ram. The story of the series stuck with the audience and despite being 38 years since its release, the serial is still discussed among people. It was one of those serials which gave name and fame to all its actors. Among them was Padma Khanna. If the name doesn't ring a bell, then do you remember who played Kaikeyi in Ramayan? If the face appears in front of your mind, then it was Padma Khanna for you. Do you know that even before appearing in Ramayan, Padma was a cabaret dancer? Yes, you read that right! When Padma Khanna was hardly 7, she started to learn dance from Pandit Birju Maharaj. She was a very beautiful dancer. Seeing her talent, Padmini and Vaijayantimala suggested her to find a career in films. In 1970, Padma got a chance to work in Dev Anand's film Johnny Mera Naam. In this film, she appeared in the role of a cabaret dancer. However, Padma Khanna was stereotyped in the industry and was only offered roles of the dancers. Do you know that Padma worked as Meena Kumari's double in Pakeezah? Padma got her real identity from Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan. Although Padma initially rejected the offer of this show because of the negative role, Ramanand later convinced her a lot and finally Padma agreed to become 'Kaikeyi', which she portrayed on screen with such beauty and vivaciousness that even today one cannot even imagine seeing anyone else in this role. Padma now runs her own Kathak dance academy called Indianica Dance Academy.
India.com
7 days ago
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- 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.
