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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Fuel tanker ‘stuck in mud', Mum flight grounded at Amravati for almost 24 hrs
1 2 3 Amravati: The sole commercial flight operational from the Amravati airport, which was formally inaugurated last month, was stuck for 24 hours as it could not be refuelled since the tanker carrying aviation turbine fuel (ATF) had its wheels jammed in slush on Monday evening. The passengers had already boarded the Alliance Air's aircraft and awaiting take-off when the pilot announced that the plane cannot fly as the refuelling tanker was stuck in mud and could not reach the plane. The flight had to be aborted and could only take off on Tuesday. The 74 passengers on board the plane on Monday had come from Amravati, Chandur Bazar, Achalpur and other places. Some of them had important work in Mumbai last night. Many passengers had to book hotels for the night's stay while others took refuge at their relatives' place in Amravati. The airport comes under Maharashtra Airport Development Company (MADC). The first commercial flight had landed at the airport from Mumbai on April 16 this year. The Mumbai-Amravati-Mumbai direct flight operates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. As per the schedule, it takes off from Mumbai at 2.30pm and lands in Amravati at 4.15pm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The flight departs from Amravati at 4.40pm and reaches Mumbai at 6.25pm. On Monday, the flight from Mumbai was delayed by around one and a half hour. The airport director, Amardeep Sehra, maintained since it was sundown, the take off could not happen because the airport doesn't have night landing facility. Sehra said, "We had fuel as demanded by the pilot, but since the flight had arrived late, refuelling the aircraft was going to take time." TOI independently confirmed that that tanker carrying ATF could not reach the aircraft. The road connecting the runway and the ATF terminal is not in a proper condition and rain worsened the condition, said a source. A top source confirmed that Belora does not have night flying facility. For night operations the entire runway, taxiway and even the approach and apron have to be lit up. This entails a considerable investment. Belora is also set to have what is dubbed to be South Asia's biggest pilot training school. Sources said the aircraft finally took off for Mumbai before 4pm on Tuesday, almost 24 hours after its scheduled departure. According to the airport administration, some of the stranded passengers who chose to board the flight on Tuesday reported at the airport around 7am. But much to their disgust, the flight did not take off even by 1pm. They were told it will take off around 4pm, said sources. However, Sehra told TOI the flight took off from Amravati airport around 1pm on Tuesday, carrying some passengers while others claimed refund. Sehra said many flights from Mumbai to other destinations were also cancelled or diverted due to pre-monsoon showers and gusty winds. "Cancellation of flights due to inclement weather during monsoon is a regular feature," he said. As the drama unfolded, reporters trying to gather information were allegedly not permitted on airport premises. Also, no official or employee was around for a press briefing, they said.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mumtaz will make a Bollywood comeback under one condition: ‘Buddhi ka role to karne wali nahi hoon'
Veteran actor Mumtaz, who captivated audiences with her timeless charm and screen presence in the '60s and '70s, has addressed the long-standing question of whether she will return to the silver screen. In an interview with Instant Bollywood, the actor also spoke about not receiving the kind of roles she is looking for. (Also Read: When India's highest-paid actress was forced to leave Bollywood, forbidden by in-laws: Story of star who 'quit too soon') Speaking about the type of roles she would consider for her comeback, Mumtaz said, 'Main filmon mein buddhi ka role toh karne vaali nahi hoon. Aur jaisi main lagti hun vaisa role offer hua nahi. Jab hoga tab sochungi. I want a role that fits my looks. Mujhe vaise offer nahi aaye jaise mujhe chahiye. Main kisi ki maa ka role karne waali nahi hun. No. (I'm not going to play an old woman in films. And I haven't been offered a role that suits how I look. When something does come along, I'll think about it. I want a role that fits my personality and presence. I haven't received offers that match what I'm looking for. I'm not going to play someone's mother).' Fans reacted warmly to her statement. One commented, 'OMG, I so want to see Mumtaz ma'am back on screen.' Another wrote, 'Love her honesty and bindaas attitude.' A third comment read, 'She looks awesome even at this age.' Another said, 'Love her confidence.' Mumtaz began her acting journey at the age of 11 with films like Lajwanti (1958), Sone Ki Chidiya (1958), and had small roles in Stree (1961) and Sehra (1963). She was initially typecast as a "stunt film heroine", which stalled her early career. However, after the success of Ram Aur Shyam (1967), Mere Hamdam Mere Dost (1968), and Brahmachari (1968), she achieved her breakthrough in 1969 with Do Raaste. She soon established herself as a leading lady in Bollywood. However, in 1976, after Rajkumar Kohli's Nagin, Mumtaz took a sabbatical and returned to the screen in 1990 with Aandhiyan. The actor retired from films and settled in London with her husband, Ugandan businessman Mayur Madhvani.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
When India's highest-paid actress was forced to leave Bollywood, forbidden by in-laws: Story of star who 'quit too soon'
In the late 1960s and early 70s, as veterans like Madhubala, Vyjanthymala, and Waheeda Rehman left the fray, younger female stars clamoured for the top spot. There were obvious stars such as Hema Malini and Sharmila Tagore. But an actor soon surpassed them despite spending years as a 'stunt heroine'. And yet, she quit Bollywood as soon as she reached her peak. (Also read: World's highest-paid actress is 57 years old, made $41 million to beat Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Scarlett Johansson) Mumtaz began her film journey when she was in her teens. Small roles in Stree (1961) and Sehra (1963) led to stunt films, largely opposite Dara Singh. Her career stalled as she was seen only as a star fit for these B-grade films. But the success of Ram Aur Shyam, Mere Hamdam Mere Dost, and Brahmachari around 1967-68 turned her career around. Over the next few years, Mumtaz established herself as the top Bollywood heroine, making memorable jodis with Rajesh Khanna and Jeetendra. However, after her marriage to businessman Mayur Madhvani in 1974, Mumtaz decided to leave films. In an interview with journalist Vickey Lalwani, the veteran actor revealed, 'At the time of my marriage, the Madhwani family said that I couldn't continue working. So I quit my job and got married at a time when I was the highest-paid actress. Who else charged ₹7.5 lakh per film? Yet, when they said I can't work anymore, I left the job.' In the mid-70s, Mumtaz was India's highest-paid actress, ahead of contemporaries like Hema Malini, Rekha, Sharmila Tagore, and Jaya Bachchan. Yet, she was convinced by her parents to give it all up. 'However, I know that I quit too soon. But my parents themselves told me, 'Look, Mumtaz, the film business is such that, even if not today, once you reach 40 or 50, you will start receiving only a particular type of role. Now that you're getting to be part of a good family, why not?' My family members were not selfish people who kept pushing me to keep working to bring in more money. My mother was a very orthodox person, hailing from Iran. I actually respect my family for letting go of a girl who was making crores at that time,' she recalled. Mumtaz finished the films she had signed before her marriage. Hits like Prem Kahani and Nagin further solidified her status as the numero uno female star of Bollywood. Yet, she was steadfast in her decision to quit. After the release of Nagin, Mumtaz took a long sabbatical to focus on her family. She was just 28 at the time. The actor attempted a comeback in 1990 with the film, Aandhiyan. It also starred Shatrughan Sinha, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Madhushree. However, the film failed, and Mumtaz never returned to Bollywood again.
