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Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Trained actors brings depth, no viral fame can replicate: Kumud Mishra
Kumud Mishra , known for his memorable roles in Rockstar, Article 15, Thappad and MS Dhoni, is in Bengaluru for his play, Saanp Seedhi , produced by Aadyam Theatre. In conversation with Bangalore Times, he talks about his love for theatre, the art of storytelling , and more. 'On stage, it is the energy of the room influences your performance' When asked if he changes his acting style for each medium, Kumud, who has spent decades moving between stage and screen, explains, 'There is no conscious switch because each medium shapes you. On stage, the energy of the room influences your performance, while on screen, precision is key.' Theatre is home. It was the space where I found my voice. While OTT and movies are thrilling in their own way, theatre is where I truly feel alive Kumud Mishra 'Storytelling is humanity's oldest tradition' While two-minute content dominates social media, live performances still captivate people from all walks of life, believes Kumud. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list He says, 'Storytelling is humanity's oldest tradition, it won't vanish. People are still coming to watch plays. Recently, we had a houseful show in Delhi and Mumbai. At a time when we barely converse at home, lost in our screens, theatre is bringing back that lost connection. The experience of watching live emotional expression on stage is irreplaceable. ' 'Acting isn't onlyabout delivering lines' Sharing his thoughts on the realities of filmmaking, Kumud mentions, 'There is no doubt that filmmaking is a business. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo But if you choose someone for their social media followers instead of their craft, you are sacrificing depth. Acting isn't only about delivering lines — it's about living truthfully in imaginary scenarios.' He emphasises the value of training, saying, 'A trained actor knows how to breathe life into a character. They've studied emotion, voice and silence. They bring depth no viral fame can replicate. The audience may come once for the hype, but they return for honesty.' 'Cinema's primary role is entertainment, yet it can subtly nudge society towards change' With the emergence of authentic male characters and strong female figures in recent Indian films becoming a major talking point of late, Kumud notes, 'It is a good thing that Indian cinema is evolving. We are seeing more authentic roles, and I hope that continues. But cinema is entertainment first. It's not here to change the world. When it subtly nudges people to think differently, that's beautiful. But we shouldn't expect cinema to carry the weight of social transformation.'
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Hard work pays off: Many from U.P. crack civil service exam 2024
Like previous years, several Uttar Pradesh students have cracked civil service examination this year too. The result of the Civil Services Examination 2024 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) was declared on Tuesday. While Prayagraj's Shakti Dubey topped the exam, Kannuaj's Mayank Tripathi scored AIR 10 in his third attempt. 'Last year, I got 373rd rank and got into Indian Revenue Services. I am still undergoing training in Nagpur,' he said. His father Prabhat Kumar Tripathi is working as an account at the DM's office in Kannauj and mother Archana Tripathi is a homemaker. Other successful candidates from Uttar Pradesh include Prayagraj's Abhi Jain who bagged AIR 34 and Aastha Singh of Jaunpur who secured 61st rank. Lucknow University alumna Kumud Mishra got AIR 69. This was her second attempt. Last year, she bagged AIR 259 and had joined the Indian Revenue Service. She later took leave to prepare for the exam. 'I was unable to access my result for a long time as the website got hanged. I started receiving congratulatory phone calls but was unable to respond because till that point of time I was not able to check my scoresheet. It was a thrilling experience to score AIR under 100. Truly delighted and overjoyed as my childhood dream to become an IAS officer has finally come true,' said Kumud while sporting a big smile. 'To improve my ranking, I prepared hard. I did not set any timeframe as to how many hours I should study in a day. I had made it a point that before the end of the day, I must cover these many topics irrespective of number of hours. Previous experience helped me a lot. In UPSC, political science was my optional paper,' said Kumud who graduated from LU in humanities in 2023. Kumud did her Class 12 from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Lucknow Cantt. 'My father (DS Mishra) and mother (Indu Devi) motivated me to give my best. It was their support that helped me prepare in a better way. My area of interest is traditional Japanese art, Origami. Best from waste also fascinates me because it gives new wings to a creative mind,' she said. Among others from the state who cracked the prestigious exam are Lucknow's Aman Tiwari who got AIR 74 and Prashant Singh, also from the state capital, who secured AIR 102. He graduated from Delhi University. 'This was my fourth attempt and from personal experience, I would like to say that candidates preparing for UPSC should remain mentally strong because a few failures may dishearten and make you weak. It is important to remain focused and prepare hard as there is nothing impossible in life if you are determined to achieve,' Prashant said. 'I did not clear the exam in first two attempts. In my third attempt, I was called for interview but could not clear it. But I did not give up despite repeated failures and continued to prepare. Finally, I cracked it only to prove that the old saying 'failure is a stepping stone to success' is right,' said an overjoyed Prashant who did his Class 12 from City Montessori School. His father Sushil Kumar, a PCS officer, and mother Kanak Lata Singh, a homemaker, along with two sisters kept on reminding him that he has the potential to crack country's one of the toughest examinations. Lucknow's Rajat Singh (AIR 132), who graduated from IIT Roorkee, cleared the civil service exam in his fourth attempt. In 2022, he cleared UPSC and joined Indian Railway Services. 'I am very happy to clear this exam,' he said. His father RK Singh is district forest officer posted in Auraiya and mother Pratima Singh is a homemaker. Aditi Dubey (AIR 180) of Lakhimpur Kheri brought laurels to the city. She is the daughter of senior clerk posted in Lakhimpur Kheri police office. Anushree Sachan (AIR 220) who also qualified for the IAS pursued B Tech in chemistry from IIT Mumbai. She cleared the exam in her fourth attempt with chemistry as optional subject. Anushree's father is an engineer with BSNL and her mother is homemaker. Another successful candidate Rajat Singh of CMS Gomti Nagar campus I too was delighted to crack the exam. Anandya Pandey (AIR 271) is from Ballia but he studied in Prayagraj. Moradabad Additional SP Subhash Chandra Gangwar's son Srajit Kumar (AIR 277) and Shambhavi Tiwari (AIR 445) from Banda are other candidates from Uttar Pradesh who have cracked the civil service exam.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
Success stories rooted in grit & focus
Lucknow: The story of Kumud Mishra is one of determination, hard work and perseverance. A graduate from Lucknow University, Kumud has secured all-India rank (AIR) of 69 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024 results announced on Tuesday. Daughter of a retired army officer, Kumud did her schooling till class 10 from Kendriya Vidyalaya in Himachal Pradesh and pursued class 12 at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Lucknow. She completed her BA (Hons) in political science from Lucknow University. "My success mantra was simple — aim, consistency, dedication, and completing mock test series. These four pillars kept me focused. I had previously secured AIR 259 and was allocated the Indian Revenue Services," says Kumud. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Prashant Singh (26) achieved AIR 102 in his fourth attempt. An alumnus of City Montessori School and a graduate from SGTB Khalsa College, Delhi University, he comes from a family with a background in public service. His father is a PCS officer. "My routine was fixed. Eight hours of focused study, hard work and consistency were non-negotiable. I am now looking forward to a short family trip before beginning my new journey." says Prashant. Rajat Singh, 27, whose family is based in Lucknow, secured AIR 132 in his third attempt. He completed his schooling at Jaunpur Public School and then studied at IIT-Roorkee. Currently undergoing training as a railway officer in Bhusawal, Rajat balanced his work and studies effectively. "Even during training, I stayed disciplined. Dedication kept me going. My father is a divisional forest officer in Auraiya. Discipline and dedication seem fruitful now," says Rajat. Another achiever, Anushri Sachan (26), cracked the examination with AIR 220 in her fourth attempt. A chemistry graduate from IIT-Bombay, she did her schooling till class 10 at City Montessori School, Kanpur Road, and completed class 12 from Jay Public School, Kota. "Playing badminton helped me release stress and stay focused. My success is built on three values: discipline, patience, and consistency. My father is a divisional engineer in BSNL, Kota," says Anushri. Akash Nigam, a graduate from Lucknow University and an alumnus of St Anjani's Public School, secured AIR 418 in his first attempt and will soon join the Indian Police Service (IPS). Raised in Lucknow with his sister Jaya while their parents worked in Prayagraj, Akash's early lessons in self-reliance shaped his journey. "My sister and I cooked, cleaned, and studied together. My school instilled life skills that became the bedrock of my success. The finest steel must go through the hottest fire – these words by my school manager stayed with me throughout my preparation," says Akash.
