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India.com
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet superstar actor who used to play Sita in Ramleela wearing a saree, ran away to Mumbai crying after his father beat him; his name is…
Ravi Kishan is one of the best actors of Bollywood. He has shown his acting skills in many films. He makes the audience his fan with his powerful acting. Today is Ravi Kishan's birthday. On this special occasion, we tell you the story of how Ravi Kishan ran away and reached Mumbai. Ravi Kishan was fond of acting since childhood, and he used to play the role of Sita in 'Ramleela' in his village. But his father was against it. Once, his father beat Ravi Kishan so badly that he was on the verge of death. Today, we will tell you about the excruciating journey of this talented actor. Ravi Kishan recalls his traumatic childhood experience where he almost died. Ravi Kishan's mother asked him to run from his village. Ravi Kishan left home at the age of 14 and ran away to Mumbai. Ravi Kishan will be seen in Ajay Devgn's Son of Sardaar 2. Ravi Kishan reveals shocking details about his childhood. Some time ago, on Shubhankar Mishra's podcast, Ravi Kishan had told the story of being beaten up by his father. He said, 'I used to participate in Ramleela and I used to play the role of Sita ji. I had taken my mother's saree with me. Along with some other people, I was preparing for my role the whole day.' He further said, 'My father came to know about this. When I returned home, he beat me with a leather belt. I remember the way he beat me with a leather belt that my skin peeled off. I felt as if he had decided that now he will silence me, neither the bamboo will remain nor the flute will play.' When Ravi Kishan's mother asked him to run away due to… Ravi Kishan told that his father beat him a lot with a leather belt. After this his mother gave him some money and asked him to run away from the village. At that time Ravi Kishan was only 14-15 years old and then he ran away to Mumbai. The actor's mother had asked him to leave the village that very night. Ravi said, 'My mother thought that night that father would kill me, so she gave me 500 rupees and said catch the train and run away from here, otherwise he will kill you. You run away. I was about 14-15 years old. I reached Mumbai in that condition.' Ravi Kishan's work front Talking about the work front, Ravi Kishan is in the news these days for his upcoming film 'Son of Sardar 2'. In this, he will be seen in the role of a Sardar. This film of Ajay Devgn and Mrinal Thakur will be released in theaters on July 25. Earlier, Ravi Kishan was seen in the film 'Laapta Ladies', which was produced by Aamir Khan. Ravi Kishan was a hit in the role of a policeman and his acting was highly praised. 'Laapta Ladies', directed by Kiran Rao, was selected as India's official entry for the Academy Awards.
News18
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Leela Bhansali Have A MAJOR Fallout Over Ranbir Kapoor's Love And War: Report
Ranveer Singh reportedly celebrated his 40th birthday with close friends, but left out Sanjay Leela Bhansali over fallout. Actor Ranveer Singh and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali have reportedly fallen out due to the director not offering him the lead role in Love & War. As per senior journalist, Subhash K Jha, Ranveer Singh is miffed about not leading Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film, after giving the director hits like Ramleela, Padmaavat and Bajirao Mastani. Sanjay Leela Bhansali features a love-triangle with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal as the leads. As per the report, Ranveer was offered the role of the second lead, which the actor declined. The role then went on to Vicky Kaushal. Due to their fallout, Bhansali was also not invited to Ranveer Singh's birthday bash. The report claims, 'On July 6, Ranveer Singh celebrated his 40th birthday with a very private get-together where only close friends were welcome. Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who gave Ranveer the superstar status with Ram Leela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat, was not one of the invitees. The director and actor are no more close friends." Ranveer Singh was the star of Bhansali's previous three theatrical releases. He was also all set to lead Baiju Bawra with Alia Bhatt. However, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is currently focusing on Ranbir Kapoor's Love & War. In the meantime, Ranveer Singh signed Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar. The first look from Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar was unveiled on the occasion of his birthday on July 6. Ranveer Singh channels his beast mode in Dhurandhar, delivering a raw and relentless visual experience in the 2-minute 40-second first look. The film features an ensemble cast comprising Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. However, Ranveer's latest teaser has also stirred major debate, not for the action-packed visuals or the character's intensity, but for his onscreen romantic pairing with 20-year-old actress Sara Arjun. The film was reportedly shot two years ago, which means Sara would've been just 18 at the time of filming, while Ranveer was 38. Despite the criticism, Ranveer has remained silent on the matter. Presented by Jio Studios, a B62 Studios production, Dhurandhar, written, directed, and produced by Aditya Dhar, produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, releases on December 5. Meanwhile, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is currently working on his next ambitious project, Love & War, featuring a powerhouse trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. The film began shooting in November 2024, and nearly 50 per cent of the production has already been completed. Now, Bhansali is gearing up to film some of the most intense sequences of the film. Despite the scale and scope of the production, the film remains on track for its scheduled release in March 2026. First Published: July 14, 2025, 18:41 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Leela Bhansali Have A MAJOR Fallout?; Urvashi Rautela Mocked Over Kate Middleton Claim
Ranveer Singh and SLB reportedly fall out over Love & War role; Urvashi Rautela mocked for claiming she 'met' Kate Middleton after sharing distant Wimbledon glimpses. Actor Ranveer Singh and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali have reportedly fallen out due to the director not offering him the lead role in Love & War. As per senior journalist, Subhash K Jha, Ranveer Singh is miffed about not leading Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film, after giving the director hits like Ramleela, Padm Urvashi Rautela made headlines after she was spotted flaunting four Labubu dolls tied to her bag at Wimbledon 2025. Soon after, she dropped another set of pictures and videos from the sports event. It was a mix of her solo photos with her Labubus and glimpses of Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, from afar, who marked a return to public life on July 12 by attending the women's singles final. Saroja Devi Death: Veteran South Indian actress B Saroja Devi passed away at the age of 87 at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru, on Monday. As per reports by news agency PTI, the legendary star had been battling age-related health issues in recent months. Humaira Asghar Ali Death: Pakistani actress and model Humaira Asghar Ali was found dead in her apartment in Karachi. Her body was in a highly decomposed state. A few days after the tragic incident, a voice message she reportedly sent shortly before her death has gone viral on social media. The message was shared by her close friend, Dureshehwar. Actress Janhvi Kapoor has reacted to a cheeky post on Instagram which states that as one grows up, one realises that half their family is 'mentally ill'. Eagle-eyed fans spotted that Janhvi had 'liked' the post. Janhvi Kapoor is the daughter of Boney Kapoor and the late Sridevi. She is Khushi Kapoor's older sister, and is also related to Arjun Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor, among others. First Published: July 14, 2025, 22:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Ramleela in Trinidad: An enduring representation of ‘Indianness'
'Our bonds go well beyond geography and generations,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday (July 3) at a community event in Trinidad, calling Lord Ram 'the divine link beyond oceans'. Trinidad and Tobago, a tiny island country in the Caribbean, has a population of around 13 lakh, almost half of which traces its origin to India. The diaspora was brought to the islands as bonded labour in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and brought with them Lord Ram — specifically the tradition of Ramleela, the episodic dramatisation of Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas. Britain banned slave trade in 1807, and finally abolished slavery in the British Empire in 1834. This created a labour crisis in many British colonies dependent on slave labour — including in Trinidad whose economy revolved around slave-run sugar plantations. In 1838, the enactment of the emancipation legislation in Trinidad was followed by a large-scale emigration of emancipated slaves from the sugar estates. Plantation owners thus turned to indentured labour from India. The very first boatload of indentured Indians came to Trinidad on May 30, 1845. While seen as more humane than slavery, indentured servitude was nonetheless brutal for labourers. 'Agents' back in India would lure unsuspecting Indians with the promise of riches and opportunity, but hold back a part of the labourer's wages till the end of the contract. This effectively ensured that labourers would be under bondage while working in back breaking conditions on plantations in faraway lands. These labourers were colloquially called girmitiyas, a corruption of the word 'agreement' that the labourers had to sign. 'Use of indentured labour from colonies like India… unfolds a story of uneven power relations, between labour in the colonies and capital in the ruling country under State patronage,' economist Sunanda Sen wrote in 'Indentured Labour from India in the Age of Empire' (2016). Indians arrived in Trinidad till about 1917, mostly from present-day eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Indians travelling to distant lands were not able to bring much with them, except for their culture. 'Although Indian Hindus carried only a few belongings to Trinidad, they are said to have brought the Manas [Ramcharitmanas], either in memory or book form,' Paula Richman wrote in her paper 'Ramlila in Trinidad' (2010). Most, she wrote, grew up hearing the text recited and watching it enacted. This is how Ramleela arrived in Trinidad. In villages in the countryside, thronged by Indians speaking Bhojpuri and eating chapatis, Ramleela saw widespread participation of the community. 'Elders who used to play particular roles coach new players. Experts supervise ritual preparation of the grounds. Someone with a large work shed or garage lets the stage crew use it to construct the effigy… Teams of women cook mouth-watering culinary specialties roasted over open fires and served hot each night of the performance,' Richman wrote. Decline and rejuvenation By the later half of the 19th century, however, the popularity of Ramleela began to wane. As formal education spread, Bhojpuri was slowly replaced by English among the Indian population — younger generations were simply not as familiar with the Manas. Urbanisation also played a part. As Indians steadily migrated to urban spaces and erstwhile rural spaces became steadily more urban, many left behind their former social life that revolved around Hindu festivals. But as audiences dwindled, innovation thrived. Today, gender and caste restrictions on participation have been loosened, new dramatic techniques embraced, and dialogue simplified to appeal to younger audiences. And with Indian-origin Trinidadians becoming richer and powerful in the country, Ramleela has enjoyed renewed patronage. Despite changes, however, the essence of the story and performance remain the same. 'The fundamental anchor of Ramlilas in Trinidad remains the Ramcharitmanas… Audiences continue to absorb the teachings of the Manas at Ramlila, whether they realise it or not, and whether they understand Hindi or not,' Richman wrote. In Trinidad, Ramleela remains the foremost representation of one's Indianness, an anchor to one's roots which has evolved over time to become quintessentially Trinidadian. This is an edited version of an article first published in 2023.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Emergency turned country into prison: Rekha
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said the Emergency turned the entire country into a prison, where civil liberties were suspended and opposition leaders were jailed without trial. She was speaking during a mock parliament event organised by Delhi BJP's women's wing at Maharashtra Sadan to mark 50 years of the Emergency. Taking a swipe at Congress on the occasion, the chief minister said, "Those who carry the Constitution in their pockets should recall that it was under their govt that it was murdered. Under Indira Gandhi's rule, all rights were taken away just to protect one seat of power." She said there was a time when the entire country was made a "big prison, anyone could be arrested at any time, and all opposition leaders were behind bars. " "Some ask why we recall the Emergency every June 25. It's like 'Ramleela', which is performed every year to remind us not to become Ravana. We remember the Emergency to ensure no leader or govt ever dares to repeat it," Gupta said. The chief minister urged women political workers to educate themselves on both past and current political events. "We, as women, must understand the context of what is happening politically and what has happened before. Only then can we truly relate to the problems of common people," she said. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Highlighting the significance of the 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, Gupta said it was a significant step toward women empowerment. New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj alleged the then Congress regime was responsible for "killing laws, the Constitution and democracy, amending the Constitution at will and jailing anyone who spoke in the national interest, just to suppress dissent". She said the effects of 33% reservation for women would be visible in the next Lok Sabha.
