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News18
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Why Did Kiran Dubey Disappear From TV After Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi? Actor Reveals
Last Updated: Actor Kiran Dubey spoke about her long break from TV after starring in key roles in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. Veteran actress Kiran Dubey opened up about her absence from television after her roles in the iconic shows like 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi" and 'Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii." Sharing her journey, she reflected on the reasons behind stepping away from the spotlight and how the decision shaped her personal and professional life. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Kiran revealed that she wanted to take some time to explore herself and to understand herself better. When asked about her sudden disappearance from the industry despite being part of iconic shows, the actress stated, 'Yes, I've done many shows, including some of the top ones. But I've always felt that my life should be a priority. I wanted to take some time to explore myself—my life and my spirituality—and to understand myself better. After working nonstop for nearly a decade, I felt it was necessary to step back for a while." Kiran Dubey also shared what inspired her to make a comeback after so many years. '5th September is a very special film. It's actually the first Bollywood film made entirely in Uttarakhand. While many films have been shot there, this one is written, directed, and produced by Kunal Malla, a native of Uttarakhand and an educationist. It was a blessing to work with such a talented cast—Sanjay Mishra ji, Brijendra Kala ji, Kavin Dave, Deepraj Rana, Sarika Singh, and Kunal himself. New talents like Malleha Malla and Rishabh are also part of the film." 'I play the school therapist, a character with multiple shades, which makes it a very beautiful and important role. Though the screen time is limited, the depth of the character is truly meaningful. This is my first Hindi film, and it's one of the reasons I've returned to Mumbai," revealed Kiran Dubey. First Published: July 25, 2025, 19:21 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
House burgled during family pilgrimage, valuables worth Rs 4.5 lakh stolen in Udupi
Udupi: A resident of Kasaba village in Kundapur taluk was allegedly robbed of gold, silver, and cash worth around Rs 4.5 lakh while he was away on a pilgrimage to Varanasi with his family. In a complaint, P Ravindra, 57, a resident of Kasaba village in Kundapur taluk, stated that he went on a family pilgrimage to Varanasi on July 18, after locking his house. On July 20, while he was in Gaya, he received a call from his relative Kiran, who informed him that the front door of his house appeared to be open. Following this, the complainant cut short his trip and returned home on the morning of July 22. Upon inspection, he discovered that burglars had broken open the lock on the front door using some tool and gained entry into the house. They also broke the lock of the cupboard in the bedroom and stole silver and gold jewellery along with cash of Rs 40,000 and Rs 7,500 in Rs 5 coins. The theft is believed to have occurred between 7am on July 18 and 5pm on July 20. A case has been registered at Kundapur police station invoking Sections 331(4), 331(3), and 305 of the BNS.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Cops establish identity of woman set ablaze by duo to fake suicide
Kolhapur: Solapur police on Tuesday said they have identified the woman who was allegedly burned on a haystack in Mangalwedha village last Monday to make it appear as a suicide by a married woman seeking to start a new life with her brother-in-law. Police identified the deceased woman as a 58-years-old resident of Pandharpur. "Kiran Sawant (23) and her brother-in-law Nishant Satish Sawant (20) were arrested for their involvement in the case last Tuesday. Subsequent investigations showed that Nishant befriended the Pandharpur woman 25 days before the murder on the night intervening July 11 and 12," police said. Inspector Dattatray Borigidde of Mangalwedha police said the Pandharpur woman lived with her husband, a priest. "The couple's 22-year-old son with learning disabilities had gone missing three years ago. Ever since, the woman would leave home in the mornings looking for her son and return in the evenings. Nishant found her in Pandharpur's Gopalpur area and exploited her vulnerable state after deceitfully promising that he had located her son. The woman left Pandharpur with Nishant on July 11 and was murdered in Patkhal village." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Space Lens: The visual tool that can easily clean up your storage MacPaw Read More Undo Police said CCTV footage from three locations in Pandharpur confirmed Nishant's bike ride with the woman on July 11 to the village where she was murdered. "The investigations have revealed that he killed the woman with a handkerchief, initially hid the body under bushes, then moved it to a dilapidated house. After 48 hours, he took the body out, placed it on a haystack, poured petrol from a can he had purchased, and set it afire," the officer said. He said Nishant had bought five litres of petrol. "Kiran helped Nishant in hatching the conspiracy," the inspector said, adding that Nishant worked in a jewellery shop in Karad. "He sent Kiran to Karad, where both were planning to start a new life," he said. The police requested a custody extension for the two suspects, which the court granted till Friday. The extension was sought to gather more technical evidence to corroborate the crime sequence as confessed by Nishant and Kiran. "Kiran's husband, who owns a dhaba, was reportedly unaware of her seven-month-long secret affair with his cousin," police added.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Even if a gun is pointed at me, I have to write': Banu Mushtaq opens up about mental health struggles, next literary piece
Speaking about her mental health struggles over the last two years, Banu Mushtaq, who won the International Booker Prize 2025 for Heart Lamp in May, said her next literary piece, an autobiography, would be published towards the end of the year. 'There was a lot of backlash for what I wrote and my views. I had to face a lot of testing times. So many people tried to prevent me from writing even a single word, and I faced it all. Also, within the last two years, I suffered so much – a huge loss, about which I cannot tell you right now because all of it is written in my autobiography that is about to be published in December,' she said at a panel discussion on Heart Lamp at Kiran Nadar Museum in New Delhi on Monday. 'After these two years – with the help of a psychiatrist – I regained my mental health, came out of my fears, got a lot of courage, and started writing once again,' Mushtaq said. The panel, chaired by Penguin India editor Moutushi Mukherjee, also included Deepa Bhasthi, who translated the book from Kannada. Banu Mushtaq, who delved deep into the socio-political realities of Muslim communities in southern India, used melodrama, simple language, and culturally significant Urdu terms, concepts and beliefs in her stories, to outline the plight of oppressed women, marginalised communities and question the deeply ingrained patriarchal hegemony in society. By detailing the subtle power structures working within domestic spaces and scrutinising the gaping emotional scars inflicted on the downtrodden by patriarchy, lack of education and empathy, Mushtaq's stories provide a cathartic realisation to readers. But Mushtaq, being a lawyer and activist, is also deeply aware of the discontent and disagreements that may arise from different sections of the country due to her writings and fight for justice. She said: 'It is India wherein communal tensions are prevailing. With my writings, I might offend a Muslim or a Hindu. To both of them, I am responsible for all the backlash that they can cast against me. I am 77 now, my children are all settled and I am in such a state of mind that if at all they point a knife or gun at me, even then, I have to write. I have to be the voice of the marginalised; I have to tell the truth to this society.' Mushtaq believes that justice is served in two tiers in India. One is through the courts of law and the other through social justice. As society is ruled by patriarchy, women don't get any relief from social justice. She pointed out examples such as the jama'at, gram panchayat and even homes where justice is not given. However, women receive justice in courts. She said: 'There is a big difference between our social norms and constitutional values. Constitutional values guarantee equal rights, liberty and a right to be heard, whereas social justice denies all these things to a woman.' Deepa Bhasthi said that even though Heart Lamp contains a lot of references to Islamic laws, Ramayana and so forth, not adding footnotes or glossary was a conscious decision while translating: 'The whole point is to not cater to the Western audience. I don't see why we have to do that. We have never been catered to. When we read Western books, whether it is in translation or written in English, we have had to learn their references and popular culture elements. Now that there is Google, they can learn too.' Mehrun, who attempts suicide but finds the will to live again for the sake of her children in the story 'Heart Lamp'; Ashraf, who suffers grave injustice not only from the community but also from the jama'at, and loses her daughter Munni as a result of her husband Yakub's cruelty in 'Black Cobra'; and the mutawalli saheb in 'Fire Rain', who denies his sisters their property rights and kicks his wife Arifa for sleeping in the hall. These are all testimonies of Mushtaq's consciousness that is profoundly sensitive to the unjust treatment received by women, and also her attempts to awaken humanity to the dark realities around them. While concluding the discussion, Mushtaq compared the condition of Indian society in her teenage years and the present, saying, 'The present situation is far worse than my younger days. Now patriarchy is getting institutionalised. Even though women are allowed to read, go for higher studies, get jobs and are having good earnings, the society which dictates and directs them, which subjugates them, is highly patriarchal. The khap panchayat, jama'at, and even the entire society says, 'You should be an obedient servant. Nothing should go out of your home. Keep the secrecy.' Patriarchy is even more powerful today, and it must be properly addressed with the help of civil society.' Aishwarya Khosla is a journalist currently serving as Deputy Copy Editor at The Indian Express. Her writings examine the interplay of culture, identity, and politics. She began her career at the Hindustan Times, where she covered books, theatre, culture, and the Punjabi diaspora. Her editorial expertise spans the Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Punjab and Online desks. She was the recipient of the The Nehru Fellowship in Politics and Elections, where she studied political campaigns, policy research, political strategy and communications for a year. She pens The Indian Express newsletter, Meanwhile, Back Home. Write to her at or You can follow her on Instagram: @ink_and_ideology, and X: @KhoslaAishwarya. ... Read More
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Close-knit shopping community ‘deklutters' spaces
Chennai: Shakuntala Krishnan, a city resident, doesn't step out much to buy things these days. Instead, she opens WhatsApp and connects with a community of like-minded people posting items ranging from clothes to bookshelves and electronics for sale every day. The end result, she says, is saved time and cost-effective purchases with minimal effort. The platform that facilitates this for her is named 'Let's DeKlutter', operating through more than 185 WhatsApp groups spanning 170 cities nationwide. Formed by Kiran Gupta in Dec 2020 in Chennai, the venture has grown into a community of 36,000 members across the country. "The aim is to promote reuse of items among the middle class and elite, which subsequently promotes sustainability. By selling and buying used items, excessive manufacturing is curbed and less waste is generated, benefiting the environment," Kiran told TOI. Though modelled on platforms such as Quikr and Olx, Kiran's venture is different in one aspect — the platform doesn't earn a single rupee through transactions. "Every transaction is independently carried out. People log in, they see the product, message the person involved, and proceed with the sale. We merely play the role of a platform-provider," said Kiran. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai People have to mention the item name, condition, specifications such as size and type, cost, and the pickup area, with two photos of the product. No videos are allowed. "In some cases, we can sell the product for free or even exchange it for something else. The pickup details are individually agreed upon by the parties involved. Moreover, as the platform is WhatsApp, people of all age groups find it easier to use," said a city resident who frequently uses the group. In Chennai, seven groups covering all 15 zones operate with 2,050 members. Salem, Madurai, Coimbatore, Yercaud, Mettupalayam, Vellore, and Kumbakonam are other places where DeKlutter groups have been formed. "We kicked off the initiative in Chennai, but it wasn't successful at first. So, I took the initiative to Gurgaon and saw success there. Later, I relaunched it in Chennai. Today, people trust us for what we are," said Kiran.
