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Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Gorhe Budruk to become Maha's first ‘village of caricatures'
PUNE: After Bhilar village in Satara district was declared Maharashtra's first 'village of books', it is now the turn of Gorhe Budruk located in Haveli taluka of Pune district to become the state's first-ever 'village of caricatures'. Gorhe Budruk to become Maha's first 'village of caricatures' Borrowing a leaf from Bhilar's transformation, the Gram Panchayat of Gorhe Budruk has approved a resolution to develop the village into a dedicated space for caricature art. The resolution was officially signed by gram sevak S P Dhotre, deputy sarpanch Sushant Khirid, and sarpanch Sharda Khirid. The proposal was submitted by Dhanraj Garad of the Yuva Social Foundation, and received the villagers' full support during the Gram Sabha meeting held last month. Whereas work on the project will soon begin in the village. Dhotre said, 'The village will feature a dedicated art gallery showcasing caricature art. Every Saturday and Sunday, the village will host exhibitions focused on caricature and satirical art. The works of both national and international caricaturists will be displayed in large formats. The initiative also aims to put the spotlight on rare and overlooked caricature artworks, drawing the public's attention to them. Additionally, regular workshops for caricature artists will be organised.' While caricaturist and key visionary behind the project, Garad, said, 'For the past two years, we've been organising an international caricature festival in Pune through which, we've collected a large number of artworks. All of these will be displayed in the art gallery at Gorhe Budruk. We encourage anyone who owns rare caricatures to share them with us; we will ensure that they receive appropriate recognition and space in the gallery.' Another caricaturist, Unmesh Shahane, said, 'This initiative gives caricaturists like us the chance to build a village similar to the one we saw in childhood television shows such as Malgudi Days. This will not only be Maharashtra's but perhaps the world's first such village dedicated entirely to caricature art. It will be a place where people can immerse themselves in the pure joy of creativity.' About the initiative, sarpanch Sharda Khirid said, 'Gorhe Budruk has always welcomed progressive and culturally enriching ideas. When the proposal to develop our village as the state's first 'village of caricatures' was presented, we saw it as an opportunity to preserve and promote an important form of artistic expression. Caricature art is not only entertaining but also holds a mirror to society that is both humorous and insightful. Our entire Gram Sabha unanimously supported this vision. The Gram Panchayat will extend every possible support, be it land allocation, infrastructure, or coordination to bring this initiative to life. We want Gorhe Budruk to become a cultural destination where art breathes in the open and inspires visitors from all walks of life.' Gorhe Budruk is strategically located near Khadakwasla dam and Sinhagad fort, with Panshet nearby. The area houses the studio of Marathi film icon, late Dada Kondke, making it a cultural and artistic hub. The region is frequented by artists and enthusiasts, many of whom have farmhouses here. The village's scenic beauty, tourism potential, and art-friendly atmosphere make it an ideal choice for such an initiative.


Time of India
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vijay Raghavendra's Action-Packed Film Rippon Swamy Set for August 29 Release
Actor Vijay Raghavendra starrer Rippon Swamy is set to release on August 29. Young director Kishore Moodbidre, who previously directed Malgudi Days, has said that Rippan Swamy will be an action-packed film. Vijay Raghavendra is seen in a raw look in this movie. Vijay Raghavendra is paired with Ashwini Chandrashekhar, who has acted in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu cinema and is from Shivamogga. The rest of the cast includes Prakash Tummi Nadu, Vajradeer Jain, Yamuna Srinidhi, Mohan Shenyi, Krishnamurthy Kavathar, Prabhakar Kundar, Ranjan Shetty, Santosh Shetty and others. The teaser and trailer of this much-awaited film will be released soon. Like-minded people have joined hands to produce it under the banner of Panchanana Films. has been shot in and around Koppa, Kalasa, and Balehonnur. Renowned Malayalam music director Samuel Abhi has composed the music for the film. Ranganath CM has handled the camera. Shashank Narayan has edited the film.


India.com
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Mirzapur, Panchayat, Family Man, or Gullak, this 39 year old TV show is still on top, has 9.4 IMDb rating, series is…
The craze of OTT, the third screen of cinema, has increased a lot now. Understand that OTT is a destination where all new and old films and series are available to watch, and on this platform, we can entertain ourselves at our convenience. OTT is mostly famous for series content, which includes famous series like Mirzapur, Gullak, Panchayat, The Family Man, and Sacred Games. All these series have also got great ratings, but you will be surprised to know that among all these, there is also an old TV show, which still outweighs these series. Online rating platform IMDB has also given it a great rating. Do you know about this TV show? Know about this popular TV show We are talking about the TV show Malgudi Days, released in the year 1986, which was seen on Doordarshan. It had 13 episodes in English and more than 50 episodes in Hindi. Based on short stories by RK Narayan, this show was made by the makers with borrowed money. This show got so much love from the audience that all the debt of the makers was paid off. This TV show has a 9.4 IMDb rating The first three seasons of the show were directed by Shankar Nag, and the fourth season by Kavita Lankesh. Its first and second seasons had 13 episodes each, and the fourth season had 15 episodes. IMDb has given this show a rating of 9.4. This rating is even higher than today's superhit series Panchayat, Gullak, Mirzapur, and The Family Man. This show became very popular in the 80s, and Indian Railways paid tribute to it by changing the name of Arsalu Railway Station in Karnataka to Malgudi Railway Station. The cast of the show included many important stars, including Girish Karnad and Anant Nag. Where can you watch Malgudi Days? The important character of the show, Swami, was played by Master Manjunath, whose acting impressed the audience a lot. A film was made in the year 2020 with the same name, Malgudi Days, which can be watched on Amazon Prime. It was written and directed by Kishore Moodbidri.

The Hindu
05-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
GM of South Western Railway inspects Birur-Talaguppa section in Karnataka
Mukul Saran Mathur, the General Manager (GM) of South Western Railway, on Friday conducted an inspection of the Birur-Talaguppa section in Karnataka and evaluated safety parameters. Accompanied by other senior officers, the GM reviewed the ongoing infrastructure works, station development projects, and passenger amenities. As part of the inspection, he visited Shivamogga Town railway station and reviewed its redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. He interacted with track maintainers and assured them of improving their working conditions. The GM also inspected the coaching depot at Koteganguru. Infrastructure facilities at the depot are currently being upgraded to meet growing demands. Later, the GM stopped at Arasalu railway station, and visited the Malgudi Days Museum. The museum is a homage to writer R.K. Narayan, based on whose writing, actor Shankar Nag directed the television series Malgudi Days. The GM also reviewed station development works at Talaguppa. He was accompanied by Mudit Mittal, DRM of Mysuru Division, Pradeep Puri, Chief Engineer (Construction); and other officers of Mysuru Division.


India.com
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Mirzapur, Panchayat, Gullak, THIS 39-year-old show is still trending at no 1 on OTT, has IMDb rating of 9.4, name is..., lead actors are....
The popularity of OTT, often referred to as third screen of cinema, has significantly surged recently. It's important to recognize that OTT can be seen as mobile cinema, where both new and classic films and series are available for our viewing pleasure, allowing us to entertain ourselves at our own pace. OTT is particularly well-known for its series content, showcasing renowned titles like Mirzapur, Gullak, Panchayat, The Family Man, and Sacred Games. While all these series have received impressive ratings, you might be surprised to learn that there is an older television show that continues to surpass these series. The 1986 Show… Here we are talking about the renowned TV series Malgudi Days , which premiered in 1986 and aired on Doordarshan . It comprised 13 episodes in English and over 50 episodes in Hindi. This show, adapted from short stories by legendary writer and novelist late, RK Narayan , was produced by the creators using borrowed funds. The immense affection from the audience allowed the creators to settle all their debts. The initial three seasons were directed by Shankar Nag , while the fourth season was directed by Kavita Lankesh . Both the first and second seasons contained 13 episodes each, and the fourth season included 15 episodes. IMDb has rated this series an impressive 9.4. The Series' Success Created Huge Impact The show gained significant popularity in the 1980s, prompting Indian Railways to honor it by renaming Arsalu Railway Station in Karnataka to Malgudi Railway Station . The cast featured several prominent stars, such as Girish Karnad and Anant Nag . The character of Swami was portrayed by Master Manjunath , whose performance greatly impressed viewers. A film titled Malgudi Days was released in 2020 and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime. It was written and directed by Kishore Moodbidri , which featured Vijay Raghavendra, Greeshma Sridhar, Arjun Kapikad, Dhanaraj Cm and Tejaswini in pivotal roles.