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Hindustan Times
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Before Salakaar, watch these binge-worthy Naveen Kasturia series on OTT
Naveen Kasturia is arguably a powerhouse in the Indian web series domain. Fans can next see the TVF Pitchers star in another spellbinding performance, as a spy in JioHotstar's espionage thriller Salakaar. The story centres around a secret spy on a high-stakes journey to protect his nation's security. Whether he plays a civil servant or a writer, Naveen has had a charismatic journey over the years. His characters speak louder than words and all credit goes to his versatility. Ahead of Salakaar's digital premiere on JioHotstar (accessible via OTTplay Premium) on August 8, here are some binge-worthy series of Naveen to revisit on OTT. Naveen Kasturia in Salakaar (L) and a still from TVF Pitchers Naveen Kasturia's must-watch series TVF Pitchers (ZEE5 via OTTplay Premium) Naveen found his breakthrough role with TVF Pitchers. Whether it is the solid narrative or the relatable characters, this web series garnered praise for several reasons. The story revolves around four friends who quit their jobs to follow their dreams of starting a business. Naveen plays an aspiring man who resigns his role as a manager to nurture his dreams as an entrepreneur. Arunabh Kumar, Jitendra Kumar and Abhay Mahajan are also seen leading the ensemble. Mithya (ZEE5 via OTTplay Premium) Naveen joins the cast of Mithya's sequel titled Mithya: The Darker Chapter alongside Huma Qureshi and Avantika Dassani. The story revolves around revenge and betrayal. He plays a writer in the second season and adds depth with his underdog character. Set in Darjeeling, the series is packed with secrets and family dynamics to offer you an edge-of-the-seat experience. Bose: Dead/Alive (JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium) This historical drama series features Rajkummar Rao in the eponymous role. Naveen Kasturia plays an important supporting role as politician Darbari Lal. Adapted from a book, this gripping miniseries traces the events of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's mysterious whereabouts after his plane crash. From conspiracy theories to political ambitions and corruption, the series has a mystery tone to keep you hooked. Breathe: Into the Shadows (Prime Video) Naveen joined the cast of this dark thriller in season 2 and became a highlight because of his enigmatic energy. He played an asylum's former patient named Victor. His complex character and intense performance make this one a must-watch. Abhishek Bachchan and Amit Sadh play the lead in this gripping tale.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
No one had ever proposed to Bhagyashree. Her wish finally came true 35 years after her marriage
For someone who played the quintessential romantic heroine in Maine Pyar Kiya , it might come as a surprise that actress Bhagyashree was never actually proposed to—until now. Thirty-five years after tying the knot, her husband Himalay Dassani finally made the grand gesture, much to the delight of fans and romantics everywhere. The actress, now 55, took to Instagram to share the emotional moment when her husband surprised her mid-photoshoot by walking in with music playing and dropping to one knee. 'Hubby decided to finally go on his knees,' Bhagyashree captioned the dreamy photos, revealing that while Himalay Dassani had always been her partner in life, he hadn't ever popped the question—until that day. Romance Rewritten, Years Later Captured by celebrity photographer Prashant Samtani , the moment was made all the more memorable with a heartfelt background track—'Kabhi Usey Noor Noor Kehta Hoon.' With a wink of humour, Bhagyashree joked, 'Diljit would have cried to hear this version tho!' The actress admitted she had often teased her husband over the years about never formally proposing, a void he clearly decided to fill in style. In a touching caption, she wrote: 'Secret let out… No matter what everyone feels about Himalayji being a romantic husband… he wasn't so earlier and I kept telling him that he never really had proposed to me.' Bhagyashree married Himalay in 1989, shortly after achieving fame through her debut opposite Salman Khan. While her public life quieted after marriage, her private life has been one of resilience and family focus. Their son, Abhimanyu Dassani, won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota , and daughter Avantika has made her own mark in the digital space with the web series Mithya . MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT In an age of fleeting romances and Insta-perfect relationships, Bhagyashree and Himalay Dassani's story stands as a reminder that love isn't always loud—it can be patient, enduring, and full of surprises, even 35 years in. Sometimes, the most meaningful proposals aren't about timing, but about intention. And in Bhagyashree's case, the wait made it all the more unforgettable.
New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
District Hospital fails to address critical cases in Kodagu, despite crores of investment
MADIKERI: The health sector in Kodagu, especially the District Hospital in Madikeri, witnessed a makeover during the COVID-19 period. Further, the hospital has been sanctioned Rs 178.1 crore in recent years for the completion of a new, well-equipped hospital building. However, hundreds of patients continue to be referred to hospitals in cities outside Kodagu as the District Hospital faces an acute staff shortage, with over 150 posts lying vacant. Mithya (name changed) recently reported to the District Hospital after her husband developed symptoms of a pancreatic infection. He was shifted to the ICU and treated for two days. However, as the infection worsened and no specialist doctors were available at the hospital, the patient was referred to a better facility in Mysuru. The family ended up spending over Rs 1 lakh for treatment at a private hospital outside the district. Despite the completion of the new hospital building that boasts improved facilities, the District Hospital is still functioning from the old building, which lacks even a lift. Hundreds of patients from within the district and neighbouring areas, including Periyapatna, seek treatment here. While the hospital manages minor ailments, complex health cases are routinely referred to private or other government hospitals outside Kodagu. Despite the government investing crores in improving the facility, decent treatment for the poor remains a distant dream. 'A senior doctor visits the patients once during the morning hour. Post that, it is the students of the medical college who follow up on the patients. When my husband was admitted at the District Hospital, the junior trainee doctors were unable to explain to us what the exact problem was,' said Mithya. When The New Indian Express contacted the management regarding the hospital's failure to handle not-so-complicated cases, Dr Lokesh, the Dean of the Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences (KoIMS), stated, 'If a patient requires surgical and medical treatment, they are being referred to other hospitals as our hospital does not have super specialists. There are many challenges in appointing specialists and due to the absence of a gastroenterologist and nephrologist, severe pancreas cases are being referred to other hospitals.' He further added that there are no experts available to treat critical patients. Patients, meanwhile, are left questioning whether the District Hospital exists only to treat minor ailments such as the common cold, as hundreds of cases are regularly referred to other hospitals despite the crores invested. Vacancies at the hospital While the District Hospital requires 43 Senior Resident (SR) doctors, only three are working, leaving 40 posts vacant. Similarly, of the 47 required Junior Resident (JR) doctors, only three are on duty, leaving 44 positions unfilled. Among the 36 other doctor posts, only 17 are filled. The hospital currently has 151 vacant posts, including those of the Director, Chief Administrative Officer, and District Surgeon.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
To play Mithya, I had to unlearn acting: Child actor Athish Shetty
To play the character Mithya, which, incidentally, won him awards and accolades, child actor Athish Shetty said he had to "unlearn" everything he knew about acting after doing more than a dozen films. 'Mithya' directed by Suman Bhat , under the banner of Rakshith Shetty's Paramvah Studios, is now showing on Amazon Prime. "Before 'Mithya', I was doing normal child characters -- you know, where you try to be cute, laugh a lot, cry every now and then. But Mithya was nothing like that, he was so silent -- he did not even cry although he was obviously sad -- that I couldn't understand him in the beginning," said Athish. Athish, who is turning 15 soon, said he has been part of the entertainment industry "as long as he could remember". "I must have been three or four when I first auditioned for a reality show for a TV channel in Mangaluru. Not only did I get through easily then, I also got the 'best performer of the week' for that show," added the child star, who has played bit roles in big budget films like 'Kantara', starring Risabh Shetty, and 'Vikrant Rona' starring Sudeep Kiccha. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Legendary Stars: Timeless Icons Boite A Scoop Undo His first fleshed out character came in a 2018 film, written and directed by Rishab Shetty -- 'Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai' starring industry bigwigs like Anant Nag. The film that won the 66th National Film Awards for Best Children's Film, is about a Kannada medium government school in Kasargod of Kerala that sits on the border of Karnataka. Even in that film, said Athish, he played a "normal child character". Nothing really prepared him for the titular role in 'Mithya', he said. "I think I am very lucky to have played Mithya," he added. He was only 11 or 12, when Bhat asked him to do a screen test, said Athish. "To tell the truth, my screen test was underwhelming. Sumanth sir persisted with me only because I worked previously in a web series produced by him," he said. Bhat told PTI that there was something about Athish's screen presence that he decided to stick with him despite his lacklustre take of Mithya during the screen test. "I knew that he would get into the character once I explained to him the nuances of being Mithya," said Bhat. Athish said the two-month workshop in Manipal that Bhat organised forever changed the concept of acting for him. "Sumanth sir was very thorough, he broke down Mithya's character in such minute detail that I understood where his angst and resentment could come from, even though as a person he is so different from me. I am not at all moody and I talk a lot. But I could understand why Mithya won't. This helped me a lot when I was shooting for the film," said Athish. 'Mithya' is not an easy film: it ventures too close to reality for comfort. It tells the story of a boy struggling to come to terms with the deaths of his parents. For much of the film, we watch Athish's Mithya whittle away at his restlessness until he reaches the core of his resentment --he blames his younger sister for triggering their parents' domestic discord. Athish said he also got lucky because Bhat eventually decided to let his younger brother Avish play his sister in the film. "The chemistry between us that you see in 'Mithya', is much like in real life. We are the same--we squabble, giggle and sometimes beat each other. In fact, Sumanth sir saw us play once during the workshop when my mother got Avish along with her and decided to cast him," said Athish. Bhat said he auditioned many to play Vandana, Mithya's sister. It never really worked out because at that age kids will naturally be fearful if a stranger slapped them, as it was needed in the script, he added. "But when Athish did that to Avish, he pushed him back instinctively before crying, which is a more natural response between siblings. I was looking for that kind of energy, so we decided on Avish, even though he was a boy," said Bhat. Athish said this not only helped make Mithya more real, but it paved a way for both their careers in the Kannada film industry . "I have done two films now -- 'Dhruva' and 'Exam Fear' -- where the film revolves around my character. They will be released soon. My brother too is working on a film with 'Kantara' Kishore, in which he plays a full-fledged role, too," said Athish. A Class 10 student, Athish said although he keeps himself busy in school too -- he's also national-level kickboxer and state-level Chinese martial arts Wushu fighter -- acting is something he holds very dear. "It's a lot of hard work. During school breaks, I end up doing two shifts -- 6 am to 6 pm and 6 pm to 6 am -- to complete my commitments. But I truly do not mind. I want to be an actor, no matter what. And a character like Mithya at such an early age, I think, is a blessing," added Athish. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
To play Mithya, I had to unlearn acting: Child actor Athish Shetty
Bengaluru, To play the character Mithya, which, incidentally, won him awards and accolades, child actor Athish Shetty said he had to "unlearn" everything he knew about acting after doing more than a dozen films. 'Mithya' directed by Suman Bhat, under the banner of Rakshith Shetty's Paramvah Studios, is now showing on Amazon Prime. "Before 'Mithya', I was doing normal child characters you know, where you try to be cute, laugh a lot, cry every now and then. But Mithya was nothing like that, he was so silent he did not even cry although he was obviously sad that I couldn't understand him in the beginning," said Athish. Athish, who is turning 15 soon, said he has been part of the entertainment industry "as long as he could remember". "I must have been three or four when I first auditioned for a reality show for a TV channel in Mangaluru. Not only did I get through easily then, I also got the 'best performer of the week' for that show," added the child star, who has played bit roles in big budget films like 'Kantara', starring Risabh Shetty, and 'Vikrant Rona' starring Sudeep Kiccha. His first fleshed out character came in a 2018 film, written and directed by Rishab Shetty 'Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale, Kaasaragodu, Koduge: Raamanna Rai' starring industry bigwigs like Anant Nag. The film that won the 66th National Film Awards for Best Children's Film, is about a Kannada medium government school in Kasargod of Kerala that sits on the border of Karnataka. Even in that film, said Athish, he played a "normal child character". Nothing really prepared him for the titular role in 'Mithya', he said. "I think I am very lucky to have played Mithya," he added. He was only 11 or 12, when Bhat asked him to do a screen test, said Athish. "To tell the truth, my screen test was underwhelming. Sumanth sir persisted with me only because I worked previously in a web series produced by him," he said. Bhat told PTI that there was something about Athish's screen presence that he decided to stick with him despite his lacklustre take of Mithya during the screen test. "I knew that he would get into the character once I explained to him the nuances of being Mithya," said Bhat. Athish said the two-month workshop in Manipal that Bhat organised forever changed the concept of acting for him. "Sumanth sir was very thorough, he broke down Mithya's character in such minute detail that I understood where his angst and resentment could come from, even though as a person he is so different from me. I am not at all moody and I talk a lot. But I could understand why Mithya won't. This helped me a lot when I was shooting for the film," said Athish. 'Mithya' is not an easy film: it ventures too close to reality for comfort. It tells the story of a boy struggling to come to terms with the deaths of his parents. For much of the film, we watch Athish's Mithya whittle away at his restlessness until he reaches the core of his resentment he blames his younger sister for triggering their parents' domestic discord. Athish said he also got lucky because Bhat eventually decided to let his younger brother Avish play his sister in the film. "The chemistry between us that you see in 'Mithya', is much like in real life. We are the same we squabble, giggle and sometimes beat each other. In fact, Sumanth sir saw us play once during the workshop when my mother got Avish along with her and decided to cast him," said Athish. Bhat said he auditioned many to play Vandana, Mithya's sister. It never really worked out because at that age kids will naturally be fearful if a stranger slapped them, as it was needed in the script, he added. "But when Athish did that to Avish, he pushed him back instinctively before crying, which is a more natural response between siblings. I was looking for that kind of energy, so we decided on Avish, even though he was a boy," said Bhat. Athish said this not only helped make Mithya more real, but it paved a way for both their careers in the Kannada film industry. "I have done two films now 'Dhruva' and 'Exam Fear' where the film revolves around my character. They will be released soon. My brother too is working on a film with 'Kantara' Kishore, in which he plays a full-fledged role, too," said Athish. A Class 10 student, Athish said although he keeps himself busy in school too he's also national-level kickboxer and state-level Chinese martial arts Wushu fighter acting is something he holds very dear. "It's a lot of hard work. During school breaks, I end up doing two shifts 6 am to 6 pm and 6 pm to 6 am to complete my commitments. But I truly do not mind. I want to be an actor, no matter what. And a character like Mithya at such an early age, I think, is a blessing," added Athish.
