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India.com
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Remember Padma Khanna, the actress who played ‘Kaikeyi' in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan? Once a superstar, became famous as a cabaret dancer, was Meena Kumari's…, quit acting, is now…
Remember Padma Khanna, the actress who played 'Kaikeyi' in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayana? Once a superstar, became famous as a cabaret dancer, was Meena Kumari's..., quit acting, is now... Today, we will talk about this actress who not just starred in many films but also became a household name on television. At the peak of her career, she left everything behind and went to live happily ever after with the man of her dreams. Well, she garnered immense love from masses after portraying the role of Queen Kaikeyi in Ramanand Sagar's mythological TV show Ramayan (1987-88) . She is none other than Indian actress Padma Khanna. At the age of 7, Padma started learning Kathak from Guru Kishen Maharaj of Varanasi. Gradually, she started performing on stage and later learnt advanced form of Kathak from Gopi Krishna. After watching her impeccable dancing skills, veteran actresses Padmini and Vyjayanthimala recommended her to pursue career in acting. At the age of 12, she made her debut as an actress in the 1961 Bhojpuri film Bhaiyya . Her big break came in 1970 when she played the role of a cabaret dancer in Johnny Mera Naam . Padma also portrayed the role of a dancer in many films including Loafer, Jaan-e-Bahaar, and Pakeezah, where she acted as Meena Kumari's body double in opening shots. Padma starred in over 400 films of all Indian languages including Saaz Aur Awaaz, Biwi Aur Makaan, Baharon Ke Sapne, Sangharsh, Dastaan, Hindustan Ki Kasam, Rampur Ka lakshman and Saudagar. She acted in TV serials too, the most popular among them being Ramayan , in which she portrayed Kaikeyi, one of the two key female characters. Married to film director Jagdish l. Sidana, the Saudagar actress moved to the US in the 1990s and founded the Indianica Dance Academy. Following her marriage, Padma left the film business behind and is now living life away from glitz and glam.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Manisha Koirala shares heartfelt tribute to friendship with 'Saudagar' co-star Deepti Naval: 'The heart always feels at home'
recently reminisced about her long-standing friendship with and the memorable moments they shared on screen. In an emotional Instagram post, she reflected on her early days in cinema and conveyed her deep connection to Mumbai, a city she credits for playing a vital role in her growth both personally and professionally. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Instagram Post: Cherished Memories and Friendship The actress shared two photos-one showing her walking alone along the famous Juhu Beach, and another capturing a happy moment with her longtime friend and co-star, Deepti Naval. The two first appeared together in the 1991 film ' Saudagar ', where Deepti played a role closely linked to Manisha's character. Manisha on Friendship and Mumbai Manisha recalled in the caption, "Walking on the beach with my closest buddy… I remember watching her films growing up, and when we finally got to work together in Saudagar — where she played my sort-of mother-in-law — I was overjoyed. Our bond has remained just as warm and effortless over the years. Mumbai, to me, has always been more than just a city. It's the scent of the sea breeze at twilight, the golden glow of sunsets on Juhu Beach, the echo of dreams in every street corner. It's where magic happens — where creative minds come alive, where friendships are forged and nurtured, and where the heart somehow always feels at home." She further added, "And oh — the street food! From spicy bhel puri to piping hot vada pavs — nowhere in the world does it taste better. Every bite carries a memory, every flavor a story. Every walk on the sand here reminds me of where I began my film journey, the people I've met, and the unforgettable journey this city has given me." About 'Saudagar' Directed by the legendary , 'Saudagar' was the debut film for both Manisha Koirala and Vivek Mushran. The movie boasted a stellar ensemble cast, including Amrish Puri, Anupam Kher, Mukesh Khanna, Dalip Tahil, Gulshan Grover, Dina Pathak, and Jackie Shroff. Significantly, it marked only the second time that legendary actors Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar appeared together on screen since their 1959 film 'Paigham'.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Raaj Kumar ignored warnings and threw gulaal in Dilip Kumar's eyes during a heated moment: 'There was no way Dilip saab was coming back to the set again...'
Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar may have shared a strong bond on screen in Saudagar, but behind the scenes, their decades-long rivalry made filming tense. Actor Prashant Narayanan , then an assistant art director, revealed that the Holi song "Imli Ka Boota" was especially challenging due to rising friction between the two legends. A Dangerous Turn During the Holi Song Shoot In conversation with Siddharth Kanan, Prashant reevaled that during the shoot of the Holi song in Saudagar, Raaj Kumar was repeatedly reminded by the team not to throw gulaal directly at Dilip Kumar's face, as the latter was wearing contact lenses. Despite multiple warnings—including one from director Subhash Ghai—Raaj Kumar seemed unfazed. He paused the shoot, stepped away, and casually lit a cigarette, as recalled by Prashant Narayanan, who stood between the two actors holding a tray of colours. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The Moment That Escalated Everything The tense atmosphere on the set only grew worse after the shoot resumed. Despite clear instructions, Raaj Kumar suddenly grabbed a handful of gulaal from the colour tray and hurled it straight at Dilip Kumar's face. The senior actor, visibly hurt and shocked, rubbed his eyes and walked off the set. As chaos unfolded, Subhash Ghai ordered the lights to be turned off, while Raaj Kumar boldly declared pack-up, fully aware that Dilip Kumar wouldn't return to finish the scene. Long-Standing Rivalry Behind the Scene Adding further context, Prashant explained that tensions between Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar were always simmering beneath the surface. Being caught between two legendary actors who shared a long-standing rivalry made the experience intense and surreal for everyone on set. The Origin of the Rift: A Slap from the Past The well-known rivalry between Raaj Kumar and Dilip Kumar began during the shoot of the 1959 film Paigham, when Raaj Kumar accidentally slapped Dilip too hard in a scene. This created a serious rift, and Dilip chose to avoid working with his peers after that. Still, despite their differences, both actors gave memorable performances in Saudagar, which turned out to be a big hit. Subhash Ghai's Clever 'Ego Massage' Strategy In a recent interview with News18, Subhash Ghai shared how he managed to bring Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar together despite their long-standing feud. He used what he called an "ego massage" trick—telling each actor that the other had been praising him. This helped create a positive vibe when they met on set, making it easier to get the work done. Best Hindi Movies | Best Tamil Movies | Best Telugu Movies | Best english Movies | Best Malayalam Movies |
Arab News
13-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Inspired by diabetic father, Bangladeshi man's juice recipes go viral in Ramadan
DHAKA: In a two-minute video, Imran Ahmed Saudagar playfully juggles wood apples before cracking them open, scooping out the flesh, and blending it with jaggery, salt, and water into a creamy juice — one of his signature recipes, which for the past few years have accompanied Bangladeshi netizens during Ramadan. The wood apple juice video was Saudagar's first this fasting month and it immediately drew the attention of the tens of thousands of his followers, who welcomed back the 'much awaited series' and the 'Shorbot Saudagar Season.' The word 'shorbot' means 'juice' in Bengali, and Shorbot With Saudagar is what the Dhaka-based advertising professional and accidental healthy juice influencer called his short recipe videos, which he started during the COVID-19 pandemic. The inspiration to create the recipes came from his late father. 'He was around 75 years old at the time. And he started refusing all kinds of fruits. So, I started creating different combinations of fruits and blended them together to make a new juice every day,' Saudagar told Arab News. As he mixed new ingredients, his father enjoyed guessing them by taste and looked forward to the juice game the next day. To make sure his father consumed what was beneficial, Saudagar consulted his doctors and sought help from nutritionists while preparing new blends. Initially a family affair, the juices started to reach a wider audience a few months later, when Saudagar got married and his wife suggested that they should record the recipes. 'We started researching what kind of crockery I should use to cut the fruits, what fruit should we buy, what are the best fruit combinations. We discussed it every night and we started making different juices every day,' he said. Their first viral blend was inspired by a Goa Lemon juice they tried at the fast chain Nando's. Saudagar recalled it was with yoghurt, mint and lime, to which he added some vanilla ice cream. 'It was a blast. People started loving it. They tried it at home, and they were saying: 'Oh man, this is like the original Goa Lemon,'' he said. 'I didn't have the recipe. I just tried making it and it happened. The Goa Lemon video was (viewed by) around 2 million people.' While pursuing a corporate career, Saudagar did the videos only in his free time but tried to make more, especially during the month of fasting, as his fans inspired him to do so. 'People started knocking to me just before the day Ramadan started: 'Brother, when is Shorbot With Saudagar coming? When are you making new juice? When are you making new recipes?'' he said. 'Every day, people were commenting and replying on my posts: 'I'm waiting for the new recipe, new video. But the best comment was: 'Brother, I think, Ramadan is incomplete without your videos.'' Since he started the project, Saudagar has recorded over 70 videos. While he may be short of new local fruits to explore, as he has already tried most of them, this fasting month he will try to develop some fruit-based electrolyte drinks. 'I'm still researching how to make it,' he said. 'That should be one new thing. And also, I want to add more smoothies to help you with stomach health and digestion. You need to be healthy during Ramadan.'
