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India.com
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
‘I cheated Yash Chopra…' Meet Rishi Kapoor's heroine who failed 8th class, rejected Sunny Deol's film after…, career got ruined, is now…, her name is…
'I cheated Yash Chopra...' Meet Rishi Kapoor's heroine who failed 8th class, rejected Sunny Deol's film after..., career got ruined, is now..., her name is... This 90s actress had a brief yet notable career in Bollywood. Despite working alongside stalwarts including Rishi Kapoor, Sunny Deol, she decided to quit industry just six weeks after her marriage. We are talking a none other than Sonam Khan, who rose to fame after her 'Tirchi Topiwale' song. Born in 1972 as Bakhtawar Khan, she is the granddaughter of late actor Murad and niece of actor Raza Murad. She began her acting career at the mere age of 15 with the Telugu movie Samrat. Later, she made her Bollywood debut with Yash Chopra's Vijay. The actress once revealed that she initially lied to Yash Chopra about her age to secure the role in the film. Following that, Sonam went on to feature in several movies, including Mitti Aur Sona, Krodh, Pyar Ka Karz, Ajooba, Fateh, Kohraam, Vishwatma, Baaz, and Insaaniyat. But, she catapulted to overnight stardom after her role in the 1989 film Tridev. Despite her early success, Sonam's career took a drastic turn. Just as she was at the peak of her stardom, she chose to quit the film industry and got married. She was reportedly offered to work with Sunny Deol in the film Lutere, but turned down the offer to prioritise her marital life. She met film producer Rajiv Rai, son of Gulshan Rai in 1991, and tied the knot after dating for 3 years. The actress bid adieu to the filmy world after her last film Insaaniyat, released in 1994. Shortly after her marriage, there were rumours about her alleged association with underworld don Abu Salem, which brought her in negative limelight. She then left India, moving to various countries over the next 15 years. In 2001, her marriage to Rajiv Rai ended in separation, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason. Now 52, Sonam is currently settled in Mumbai with her son, embracing the role of a single mother and living a life away from the hustle bustle of film industry.
India.com
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt's heroine, who married a Hindu director, changed her name after working in films, leave India over fear of…, is now…, name is…
Meet Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt's heroine, who married a Hindu director, changed her name after working in films, leave India over fear of..., is now..., name is... Sonam Khan, also known as Sonam, was a promising name in the Hindi film industry during the 90s. Born as Bakhtawar Khan, she made her acting debut in 1987 with a Telugu film called Samrat . Later, Sonam was launched by Yash Chopra, marking her Bollywood debut with film Vijay. Apparently, after that, she changed her name to 'Sonam' on Yash Chopra's suggestion. Eventually, Sonam became a prominent actress and worked with many A-listers including Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Nasseruddin Shah, and others. She starred in over 30 movies, her notable projects include Tridev, Kroadh, Kodama Simham, Ajooba, Fateh, and Vishwatma. Sonam even appeared in South Indian cinema, appearing in films like Mugguru Kodukulu with Telugu superstar Krishna and Kodama Simham with Mohan Babu and Chiranjeevi, captivating Telugu audience with her impeccable performances. She quicky rose to stardom but unfortunately couldn't overcome the obstacles that come her way. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonam Khan (@sonamkhan_72) In a surprising turn of events, Sonam married Rajiv Rai, son of Gulshan Rai in 1991, and decided to leave the country, marking the end of her acting career. Just as she was at the peak of her fame, she chose to quit the film industry, after getting married to Rajiv, who was 17 years her senior. Shortly after marriage, speculations circulated about her alleged association with underworld don Abu Saleml, urging her to step away from the glamorous world. After leaving India, Sonam moved to various countries over the next 15 years. Her sudden departure from films soon became the subject of interest. Despite her brief yet impactful career in films, Sonam's decision to marry and leave the country became one of the most intriguing and talked-about topics in the film industry.
Pink Villa
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Ghattamaneni Jaya Krishna? Meet Mahesh Babu's nephew debuting with RX 100 director Ajay Bhupathi
Telugu cinema is set to welcome a new lead actor from the prestigious Ghattamaneni family. Following in the footsteps of legendary actor Krishna, his grandson Ghattamaneni Jaya Krishna is all set to make his debut with RX 100 director Ajay Bhupathi. Let's take a look at the upcoming actor. Ghattamaneni Jaya Krishna is the son of Mahesh Babu 's elder brother, the late actor Ramesh Babu. Ramesh had made his debut as a lead in Telugu cinema in 1987 after a brief stint as a child artist. Making his debut with the film Samrat, Ramesh Babu went on to appear in 15 films as a lead actor, including titles like Bazaar Rowdy, Mugguru Kodukulu, and more. However, after playing a supporting role in 1997's Encounter, he retired from acting. He later transitioned into production in 1999, beginning his behind-the-scenes journey as an executive producer on Amitabh Bachchan 's starrer Sooryavansham. Moving forward, Ramesh Babu went on to produce and present four films featuring his younger brother Mahesh Babu in the lead: Arjun, Athidhi, Dookudu, and Aagadu. Though he stepped away from the limelight for a while, the actor-producer sadly passed away at the age of 56 on January 8, 2022, due to liver disease. Now, years later, his son and Mahesh Babu's nephew, Ghattamaneni Jaya Krishna, is all set to make his debut in Telugu cinema under the direction of Ajay Bhupathi. According to a report by The Economic Times, Jaya Krishna has been undergoing intensive acting training in the USA. With multiple reports suggesting he reviewed various scripts, it appears he has chosen Ajay Bhupathi to helm his launch project. See Ghattamaneni Jaya Krishna's pictures: For those unaware, Ajay Bhupathi is a Telugu-language filmmaker who made his directorial debut with the romantic thriller RX 100, starring Kartikeya and Payal Rajput. Following its success, he went on to direct Maha Samudram in 2021 and most recently helmed Mangalavaaram in 2023. An erotic psychological thriller, Mangalavaaram features an ensemble cast including Payal Rajput, Nandita Swetha, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Divya Pillai, and others. The film is currently available for streaming on JioHotstar.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Govt to release list of those who got jobs in 5 yrs: Dy CM
Patna: State govt will release the list of beneficiaries who have got jobs or employment between 2020 and 2025, said deputy CM Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday. He said CM Nitish Kumar will also send good wishes to all of them. The opposition parties, including RJD, have been making unemployment, migration and law & order issues in the state elections since 2020. The same issues are expected to dominate the coming assembly elections in the state. The NDA govt has been working overtime to fill the vacancies in various departments. In this backdrop, Samrat's statement assumes significance as RJD claims it was its neta Tejashwi Prasad Yadav who first made 10 lakh jobs promise in his 2020 election agenda. Reacting to Samrat's statement, RJD spokesperson Arun Yadav said "jobs means Tejashwi" in Bihar. "Before Tejashwi made it a poll issue, giving jobs had never been on the agenda of CM Nitish. The state govt provided 5 lakh jobs in the 17 months of Tejashwi being the deputy of CM Nitish in the Grand Alliance govt in Bihar," Arun said. However, BJP has always dismissed RJD's claims and said Tejashwi was trying to take credit for the works done under the leadership of CM Nitish. Amid the claims and counterclaims, health minister Mangal Pandey on Tuesday said the state govt will appoint 27,375 ASHA workers in the coming three months. He said the ASHA workers will be appointed through the gram sabha in panchayats and by the ward councillors in urban areas. Pandey said the process of recruitment in the health department was going on continuously under the guidance of CM. "So far, advertisements have been issued for 35,383 posts in the department. Instructions have also been given to speed up the recruitment process of community health officers, specialist doctors, medical officers and AYUSH doctors," he said after a meeting of the State Health Society. Samrat has already said the state govt would create 50 lakh jobs and employment opportunities before the elections. "Since Saat Nischay-II in 2020, the NDA govt has given 10 lakh jobs and created 10 lakh employment opportunities in the state," the deputy CM said recently.
