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India.com
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Ramayan's Surpanakha, was paid Rs 30,000 to become Ravana's sister, you won't be able to recognise her, She is…
Ramayan Cast: Ramayan has been the most popular show in TV history. The cast of this mythological serial, which was aired on Doordarshan in the 80s, is still talked about. Apart from Ram, Ravan, and Sita, there were many such characters, which were presented on screen in a very brilliant manner by different actors. One of them is the character of Surpanakha, which was played with full dedication by actress Renu Dhariwal. In this article, we are going to give you detailed information about where Renu is currently and what she is doing to earn a living. Renu Dhariwal became Surpanakha Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan is still considered a favorite of the fans. If not on Doordarshan, people like to watch it on YouTube. Like this show, its cast has also been cult and there is an interesting story behind the selection of each character. Renu Dhariwal, in an interview given to the Indian Express a few years ago, told the inside story behind becoming Surpanakha of Ramayana. 'I have been a theatre artist. When I came to know that Ramanand Sagar is making Ramayana, I went to his office for an audition. I did not know then that at the age of 22, I would get the role of Surpanakha. They told me that the rest of the cast has been finalised and only the role of Ravana's sister is left.' She agreed to it, and he asked me to laugh loudly. My laughter is not good, as soon as I laughed and Ramanand Sagar saw me laughing like this, he decided to make me Surpanakha. I was also paid 30 thousand rupees for this role, which was very high at that time. Where is Surpanakha of Ramayana now? If we look at the current situation of Ramayan's Surpanakha i.e., Renu Dhariwal, she currently lives with her husband and son in a society in Andheri, Mumbai. After doing the Ramayan serial, she gained a lot of popularity, but she still did not continue her career in acting for a long time. Currently, she is active in the field of politics and works as a worker in the Congress party.
Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Gurmeet Choudhary robbed by a new staff member, urges people to stay alert: ‘Gratefully, I was home'
Actor Gurmeet Choudhary took to social media on Tuesday night to address a recent theft that occurred at his Mumbai residence. The actor posted an Instagram story stating that a newly hired staff member had stolen items from their Mumbai residence and fled. Gurmeet was at home when the incident occurred. Gurmeet shared that everyone at home was safe, and urged people to always stay alert and verify information about those who enter their homes for work. Talking to Instagram, the actor posted, 'Today, a new worker stole some items from our home and ran away. Thankfully, we always verify anyone who comes to work, so we could act quickly. I'm especially grateful I was home, and my babies were safe in their room. With prompt action and a few calls, we recovered most of the items, and most importantly, everyone is safe. Just a bit of bad luck, but a strong reminder: Stay alert. Always verify anyone who enters your home for work.' Also Read: Pati, Patni, Aur Panga likely to replace Laughter Chefs 2, Hina Khan-Rocky Jaiswal, Gurmeet Choudhary-Debina Bonnerjee to particpate Just before the incident, Gurmeet and his wife Debina had shared some pictures with their daughters on social media. Sharing the happy moments, they wrote, 'Tiny hands. Big hearts. Full life.' A post shared by Debinna Bonnerjee (@debinabon) Gurmeet and Debina are one of TV's most popular couples. The two met on the sets of Ramayana. In 2011, the couple got married. Gurmeet and Debina welcomed two daughters, Lianna and Divisha, in April 2022 and November 2022. Gurmeet and Debina were last seen together on screen in Nach Baliye 6 in 2013, and 12 years later, the couple is making a comeback on TV. They will soon be seen as participants on Colors TV reality show, Pati, Patni, Aur Panga.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Russia Probes Bridge Blasts As Terror Attacks, Blames Zelensky's Team For Civilian Massacre
'When We're At PM Modi's Residence...': US Second Lady Usha Vance Shares India Visit Experience US Second Lady Usha Vance shared heartwarming anecdotes from her family's visit to India during her appearance at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington, DC. From her children calling PM Narendra Modi their "grandfather" and hugging him, to their joy at eating mangoes, seeing elephants, riding auto-rickshaws and watching puppet shows, the trip left a deep impression. Usha also emphasized the warmth and generosity extended by PM Modi and described the Vance family's India visit as "the trip of a lifetime." She spoke about her son's birthday gift from PM Modi in Paris, visits to the Taj Mahal, cultural moments like Ramayana puppet shows, and her plans to visit Andhra Pradesh next. Watch to hear the full story of diplomacy, emotion, and deepening Indo-US ties.#ushavance #modimeeting #pmmodi #modikids #usindiaties #modidiplomacy #indiatriplove #tajmahalvisit #mangostory #puppetshow #toi #toibharat 2.7K views | 9 hours ago
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee report theft at their residence by a new worker; former writes 'Grateful I was home and my babies were safe'
Gurmeet Choudhary reported a theft from his home today (June 3). The star stated on social media that a new househelp took a few items before fleeing. Gurmeet urged followers to remain vigilant and investigate the backgrounds of those who entered homes, revealing that the stolen things had been recovered. Gurmeet took to his Instagram handle to share about the incident, he wrote, "Today, a new worker stole some items from our home and ran away. Thankfully, we always verify anyone who comes to work so that we could act quickly. I'm especially grateful I was home, and my babies were safe in their room. With prompt action and a few calls, we recovered most of the items - and most importantly, everyone is safe. Just a bit of bad luck, but a strong reminder: Stay alert. Always verify anyone who enters your home for work." Just a few hours before Gurmeet announced the theft, he and Debina Bonnerjee published new Instagram photos of their children Lianna and Divisha. The caption said, "Tiny hands. Big hearts." "Full life." Earlier, it was reported that Gurmeet and Debina are set to make their comeback together on TV after a long hiatus. The duo is set to be a part of the new reality show Pati Patni aur Panga. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Isolation extérieure : la méthode pour ne presque rien payer ! Programme Isolation Undo It shall be a delight for the fans to see them together onscreen after Nach Baliye. Talking about their love story, Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee are one of television's most popular couples, noted for their close relationship both on and off-screen. They first met while working together and eventually became well-known as Ram and Sita in the historical serial Ramayana. The couple married in 2011 and frequently offer glimpses of their family life, including their experiences as parents to two girls. Their relationship is respected for its love, support, and long-standing companionship.
The Hindu
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Dancer-couple Nirupama and Rajendra revisit the Ramayana in ‘Rama Katha Vismaya'
The Ramayana, an ancient epic, has been retold through various art forms over the centuries, especially through classical dance styles such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Odissi. In recent times, many dancers have continued this tradition by presenting Rama's story to life on stage in fresh and engaging ways. One such production was 'Rama Katha Vismaya', a full-length performance, curated and presented by dancer-couple Nirupama and Rajendra. Staged at Chowdiah Hall in Bengaluru, the production featured nearly 60 artistes from the Abhinava Dance Company. The duo framed the epic as a tale being narrated to Krishna by Yashoda as a bedtime story. When she reaches the sequence where Ravana abducts Sita, little Krishna suddenly leaps out of his bed and shouts, 'Saumitri, bring my bow and arrow', leaving Yashoda both startled and confused . According to Nirupama and Rajendra, this moment, drawn from Leela Sukar's Krishna Karnamritam, where Krishna recalls his past life as Rama, inspired them to come up with this thematic production. Colourful costumes (by Rajendra), vibrant lighting design (by Ajay Vijendra), choreography that incorporates diverse styles, musical score ranging from classical to folk, and grand sets and LED projections added to the appeal. The presentation began with a group of girls wielding peacock feather fans and a group of boys holding bows and arrows, highlighting the common link between Rama and Krishna. Their dynamic formations and movements for this segment, leading to the introduction of Rama, were skillfully choreographed. A brief depiction of Rama's previous avatars by Rajendra was interesting. And Nirupama explored her dramatic skills with conviction in her role as Soorpanakha. At one corner of the stage, Yashoda continued her narration to Krishna — the rakshasas, disturbing the rituals, being vanquished by Rama and Lakshmana, the breaking of Shiva Danush by Rama followed by Sita swayamvaram, the entry of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita into Dandakaranya forest, appearances of Soorpanaka, Maricha (the golden deer), and finally the abduction of Sita. There were some interesting segments too. For instance, in the Sita abduction scene, the depiction of Ravana's duality was done convincingly. Ravana is usually portrayed as arriving disguised as a sage seeking alms, only to disappear and reemerge in his majestic, royal form. But, here, the variation was creatively presented as two dancers appeared on stage and moved in perfect unison to convey the idea that the two personas were, in fact, one and not separate. , The introduction of Ravana was yet another riveting visualisation. In utter darkness, glowing masks (used to indicate the ten faces of Ravana) began to swirl across the stage, before gradually settling into a formation behind the dancer — the embodiment of Ravana, the ten-headed king. Even the scene about Rama's exile was dealt with differently. Instead of the usual depiction of the sadness that engulfs the people of Ayodhya when Rama leaves for his exile, the dancers showcase the happiness and reverance with which Dandakaranya forest welcomes them when they enter it. However, the presence of a group of dancers, dressed as flowers, trees, birds and animals, who were constantly moving on stage was disturbing and looked a bit amateurish. The production aimed to include elements that would attract a wide audience, but the core of Rama's character and the narrative were lost amid a flurry of activity on stage. A moment of repose could have significantly elevated its impact. Credits: Lyrics are by Ashtavadhani R. Ganesh. Music is by Praveen D Rao. He had combined varied sounds, and swara patterns in such a way that they match the pace of the choreography. But one wished for some moments of tranquility to offset the high energy levels, for greater impact. Direction and visuals are by Vinod Gowda, and . artistic direction and choreography by Nirupama and Rajendra.
