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The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Taslima Nasreen free to move anywhere in India, confirms Union Ministry
Writer Taslima Nasreen is free to move anywhere in the country, the Union Government has informed BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya, who had demanded in Parliament that she be allowed to return to West Bengal. In response to a Rajya Sabha parliamentary query, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has confirmed that the exiled Bangladeshi author has been granted an Indian visa of appropriate category and duration, allowing her the freedom to move anywhere in India, including Kolkata. The assurance came in a letter addressed to the Rajya Sabha MP by Union Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh, dated May 5, 2025. The response follows Mr. Bhattacharya's intervention during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha on March 17 when he demanded the safe return of Ms. Nasreen to Kolkata. 'Taslima Nasreen wants to come back to Kolkata. This city is like a city of life to her. She wants to compose her work in Bengali,' Mr. Bhattacharya added. He also said that Ms. Nasreen wanted to live and compose her work forever in West Bengal and should be allowed the freedom. Mr. Singh, in his written reply, stated: 'We have taken note of your concerns… She is free to move anywhere in India within the terms of the existing rules.' Ms. Nasreen had accused the West Bengal government of 'forcefully' removing her play Lajja from the State's theatre festivals. Lajja is one of the most popular and most controversial books by the author which has evoked mixed reviews across the globe. The development assumes significance as Ms. Nasreen has lived in exile since mid-1990s, after facing threats from Islamist groups for her outspoken writings on women's rights and religious extremism. She has openly voiced her concerns over the extremisms of Islam and has been criticised by many for her writings and opinions against the religion. Though India has periodically renewed her visa, her stay has often been restricted to Delhi, sparking debates around freedom of movement and human rights of the author. Her long-standing desire to return to Kolkata — a city she once called home — has been a recurring issue raised by civil society and rights activists. Many a time BJP MPs have backed her up, including in the issue over her play. Lok Sabha MP Sukanta Majumdar had publicly voiced his support for her. The Environment Ministry's letter has also been sent to officials at the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs, indicating a coordinated administrative follow-up.
Deccan Herald
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Terrorism will stay so long as Islam is there: Taslima Nasrin
Speaking at a session at the Delhi Literature Festival here, the Lajja writer also said 'Islam has not evolved in 1,400 years'.
India.com
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who worked with Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Salman Khan, was once slapped by Rekha, quit acting at peak of her career due to..., is now...
The Bollywood industry is extremely unprecedented. An aspiring actor or actress hardly knows whether they will sustain or quit. There are times when actors start with a rough start but eventually establish themselves as a name in the industry. However, some actors or actresses decided to give up their stardom for their personal lives. This is something similar that happened with the actress about whom we will discuss today. She decided to leave Bollywood at the peak of her career and now has become an internet personality. This actress worked with several big names such as Akshay Kumar, Govinda, Salman Khan, and more. However, despite giving power-packed performances, this actress' fate had something else for her. Let us tell you we are talking about none other than Aarti Chabria. Aarti made her Bollywood debut in 2001 with the film Lajja. It was a star-studded film with actors like Rekha, Madhuri Dixit, Mahima Chaudhary, Sonali Bendre, Jackie Shroff, Ajay Devgan, Danny, and Gulshan Grover. As per media reports, during the shoot of the film, Rekha was supposed to slap Aarti multiple times. When the shot got over, it sent shockwaves to Aarti and it became tough for her to digest that she was slapped so many times. Rekha and Rajkumar Santoshi then explained the concept behind the shot to her, which finally made her feel at ease. Aarti had been a part of several films including Nakul Kapoor in Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai, Akshay Kumar in Awara Paagal Deewana, Govinda in Raja Bhaiya, and Salman Khan in Partner. Over the years, she gained major prominence in the industry. However, what followed next shook everyone. Despite all the films, Aarti was never considered among lead actresses. Soon she decided to distance herself from Bollywood. Aarti got engaged to Australia-based chartered accountant Visharad Beedassy in Mauritius. Later in 2019, the couple decided to get married and tied the knot in 2019. After 5 years of the wedding, the couple were blessed with a son. Now, Aarti is away from the world of glitz and glamour, but enjoys a massive fan base on social media.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The actress who no one knew, got slapped by Rekha once, and had nothing to her name, now is a popular influencer; find out more!
With how unpredictable the acting industry is, it's no wonder that many people who come here to look for a job and to succeed as actors return without much in hand. This is one such actress who no one knew and had suffered through a lot to get where she is. This actress, who left behind the glamorous world of the big screen and exchanged it for her peace, now runs a popular online social media account promoting a healthier lifestyle . What happened with this actress? One thing is for sure: your first job can always be daunting and may also result in you fumbling with something big. This is what happened to Aarti Chabria . This actress, who was working alongside the oh-so-famous and legendary Rekha , could not succeed in the film world. She had made her debut in the popular Hindi film titled 'Lajja'. This was also produced and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film's entire star cast, not just Rekha, was filled with powerhouses that we know and love to this day. The actress was cast along with Rekha, Madhuri Dixit, Mahima Chaudhary, Sonali Bendre, Jackie Shroff, Ajay Devgan and Gulshan Grover. During one of the scenes in the movie, Rekha's character had to repeatedly slap Aarti's character on screen. While the scene was part of the script, Aarti was completely unaware of this till the moment it was being shot. Due to not being aware of the shot and being surprised, the actress was left in tears, which only stopped after Rekha and the director/producer of the film calmed her down and explained everything to her. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How can a 3-month-old get cancer? Please help! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo After the incident This thankfully was not the end of her career; however, it still left her affected. The actress also went on to work with various other huge names in the industry, such as Nakul Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Govinda, and Salman Khan. A lot of the films she worked on also went hit and were very well loved among the public. Even after this, however, the actress could not find the kind of success she was looking for, even after venturing out into doing films in other languages. More about life without the Bollywood stardom She left behind the glitzy yet brutal life of Bollywood and focused on herself completely. The actress went on to marry a chartered accountant, named Visharad Beedassy, with whom she also had a son at the age of 41. In an interview with HT City, the actress shared how hard the entire ordeal was. She shared, 'When you are delivering at 41, it's not as easy as when you are in your 20s or 30s.' Her life as an influencer While the actress left behind the world of Bollywood, she hasn't forgotten her fans. The former actress now focuses mainly on her career as an influencer on popular social media platforms. She majorly focuses on creating content surrounding fashion and lifestyle.
