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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mr India Shubham Sharma: My mission is to win Mister Supranational 2025 for India
Mr India Shubham Sharma, who will be representing India at the stage of Mister Supranational 2025 later this month, calls the opportunity an 'honour and a privilege'. He shares, 'I always wanted to join the Indian Army and I also prepared for it back in 2023. But now representing India as Mr. India, I feel half of my dream has come true. Now my main mission is to win the title for India because it's been a long time since we won.' Shubham Sharma's entry into pageantry happened after he failed to clear his exam for the army, and he won in his first try. Now, with his title and influence, he wants to create a positive impact in the society. 'For me, my win is about my purpose. I always wanted to help underprivileged children, and it's my ground up initiative project (an initiative by Mister Supranational) too—Kickstarting Dreams. I want to help children who don't have the access to sports. I want to give them a community where they can flourish their interest and love for it. I am also a fitness trainer, so I also want to promote fitness and healthcare,' he says. While India has had a great track record at the international pageant, with even one winner in the past, Prathamesh Maulingkar in 2018, the nation has not placed in the last two editions. 'India had been out of form at the pageant for the last two editions, but I am sure this year will bring the change,' Shubham says confidently. Admitting that he was an introverted kid growing up, Shubham says that winning Mr India helped him open up. 'My father has said that when I come back, I should have a friend in every country I go to. So, I should make friends with everyone,' he says, sharing his career plans post his Supra journey: 'I always wanted to be a model, but after Supra, I want to pursue acting too. I want to play different characters that connect with people.'
India.com
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This famous singer made big mistake while singing iconic track, the mistake made this heroine a huge superstar
As we all know, music an important role in films as it is said to be an emotional backdrop of the scene that delves and portrays the emotions of the person especially when he is trying to imitate a situation whether it is happy or tragic. There are numerous examples from Bollywood films like 'Naadaan Parinday', 'Ye Jo Des Hai Tera', 'Sach Keh Raha Hai Deewana' and one that is closest to our 'Lukka Chuppi' and so on. But, here we are talking about one of the sensational tracks that was released in the early 90s but is loved by audience till date. Not just that, this one song gave recoganition to an actress and made her an overnight star. The Versatile Singer Of Indian Film Industry You might've been thinking that here we are talking about music stalwarts like Kishore Kumar, Mohammad Rafi, Sonu Nigam, Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik or about the Nightingale Of India Lata Mangeshkar but, sorry for keeping your hopes down, we are not. Instead of these prominent singers our industry has one more music composer who has given us iconic numbers like 'Ae Watan Tere Liye', 'Khalnayak Hoon Main' and the foot-tapping track 'Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast'. Yes, you guessed it right, here we are talking about singer-composer Kavita Krishnamurthy who has created a huge legacy for herself in the Indian Cinema. But, did you know that due to her one mistake, an actress got a lifetime opportunity of enormous fame in her life? The One Big Mistake Of Kavita Became Huge Opportunity For…. There's a saying that even smallest of the small mistake can also be a huge opportunity for someone, the same happened here. In the year 1987, Kavita sang a song named 'Hawa Hawaai' from Shekhar Kapur's blockbuster flick 'Mr India'. The song featured Sridevi in her dazzling avatar, now here comes a catch! While singing the song, Kavita sang one of the lines in the wrong manner which was supposed to be like 'Jaanu Jo Tumne Baat Chupaai' while she said 'Jeenu Jo Tumne Jab Baat Chipaai'. Later, instead of retaking the director decided to go on with the lines because of the dedication of Sridevi on set which turned out to be a massive factor in the success of everyone including Sridevi and Kavita as well. More about Sridevi The immensely talented star made her stellar debut in the industry as a child in the as a child in 1967 Tamil film 'Kandhan Karunai' at the age of four. Later, the actress made her debut in Bollywood with Bharatiraja's 'Solwa Sawan'. The actress rose to huge fame in the era of 80s when she was featured in films like 'Chandni', 'Mr India', 'Chaalbaaz', 'Judaai' and many more. Sridevi died at the age of 54, after suffering from cardiac arrest. As per reports, she suffered loss of consciousness due to which she accidentally drowned in the bathtub of her hotel room.
News18
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Mr India Turns 38: Amrish Puri's Grandson Vardhaan Celebrates Iconic Villain Mogambo
Last Updated: Amrish Puri's grandson, actor Vardhaan Puri, celebrates 38 years of Mr India on May 25. He highlighted his grandfather's role as the iconic villain, Mogambo. Actor Vardhaan Puri, who is the grandson of Hindi cinema legend Amrish Puri, is celebrating 38 years of the science fiction film 'Mr India' in which his grandfather essayed the iconic role of Mogambo. Vardhaan spoke about how the portrayal of the antagonist, who had nefarious intentions for society, continues to resonate globally with the audience of all age groups. The actor spoke with IANS, as he shared a piece of his heart celebrating Hindi cinema's favourite villain and character actor, Amrish Puri. Vardhaan told IANS, 'Mogambo is one of the most iconic characters globally and his relevance only keeps growing with time. The impact the dialogue 'Mogambo, Khush Hua' has had around the world of cinema bears testament to how my grandfather Amrish Puri, director Shekhar Kapur and writer Javed Akhtar curated art in its truest form". He further mentioned, 'From the dialogue delivery, the large bulging eyes, and deep baritone to the golden and black costume, wig, rings and baton in hand – his character design and interpretation of Mogambo has been most loved by cinegoers alike worldover, but especially children. They are his biggest fans". 'Mr. India' was directed by legendary filmmaker Shekhar Kapur off a script by veteran screenwriting duo Salim-Javed. It was their last film together before they parted ways. The film told the story of Arun, a street violinist and philanthropist who rents an old house to take care of orphans, and how he becomes invisible to counter Mogambo, a criminal whose goal is to conquer India. Mogambo operates from his hidden island, and monitors all the evil-doings perpetrated by his henchmen. Catchphrases like 'Mogambo khush hua" and 'Hail Mogambo!" used by his subordinates, show his complete authority over his minions. Vardhaan added, 'A lot of the credit for Mogambo's magic goes to Shekhar Kapur sir for advising him to treat the role as though he was performing Shakespeare for 8 year old children, because once a child starts loving a villain, you know you've created something immortal and iconic". Vardhaan made his debut with 'Yeh Saali Aashiqui' and was last seen in the digital film 'Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story' directed by Kunal Kohli.
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
'Mr India and Ms India titles not violation of rules': Madras HC
CHENNAI: The Madras High Court held that conferring titles like Mr India, Ms India, or South India for winners of bodybuilding competitions is not violative of the provisions of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act. Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy said in a recent order that as far as the sport of bodybuilding is concerned, it is common knowledge that whoever wins the competition is called Mr or Ms South India or India or World. That is common and specific to the sport. He stated this does not in any manner mean that it is the use of any national emblem or name of the country for any trade, business, or profession. It is synonymously used to refer to the title winner of such bodybuilding competitions. The judge pointed out that the law only prohibits the use of the nation's name or emblem in any trade, business, calling, or profession, or in the title of any patent, or in any trademark or design without the previous permission of the government. The orders were passed while dismissing the petitions filed by the Puducherry Bodybuilders & Fitness Association praying for restraining a group of individuals from conducting the bodybuilding competitions and conferring such titles to winners.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mr India is title, doesn't violate Emblems Act: HC
Chennai: Conferring titles such as Mr India, Ms India, or Ms/Mr South India for winners of bodybuilding competitions does not violate the provisions of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, Madras high court has ruled. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "As far as the sport of bodybuilding is concerned, it is common knowledge that whoever wins the competition is called Mr or Ms South India or India or World. That is common and specific to the sport," Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy said in a recent order. This does not in any manner mean that it is the use of any national emblem or name of the country for any trade, business, or profession. It is synonymously used to refer to the title winner of such bodybuilding competitions. The sport is conducted to encourage physical fitness among individuals, the judge added. The law only prohibits the use of the nation's name or emblem in any trade, business, calling, or profession, or in the title of any patent, or in any trademark or design without the previous permission of the govt, he said. "I do not see the conferring of such titles for winners of the sport in any manner violative of Section 3 of the Act,"v he added. The court passed the order while dismissing a plea moved by the Puducherry Bodybuilders & Fitness Association seeking to restrain a group of private individuals from conducting the sport and conferring such titles to winners. According to the petitioner, an advertisement was issued regarding the sport event containing the words Mr India and Mr South India, which is violative of Section 3 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act.
