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Time of India
5 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital appoints neurointervention expert Dr. Vipul Gupta as Director
New Delhi: Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital announced the appointed of Dr. Vipul Gupta as Director, Neurointerventional Surgery . In this role, Dr. Gupta is indicated to lead the hospital's neurointerventional program, with a focus on advanced neurovascular procedures and expanded stroke and aneurysm care. Dr. Gupta has experience in treating complex neurovascular conditions, including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and stroke. His clinical expertise includes the use of mechanical thrombectomy, flow diverters, balloon and stent-assisted coiling, Onyx embolization, and carotid and intracranial stenting, among other minimally invasive procedures. According to the hospital, the appointment aims to strengthen its neurovascular capabilities and expand access to advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventions such as DSA with 3D imaging, Angio-CT, and embolization for chronic subdural hematomas. Dr. Gupta previously served as Associate Professor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, and has held visiting faculty positions at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA. He is also Director at the Stroke and Neurovascular Interventions Foundation and has contributed to international conferences and journals in the field.
India Today
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Paresh Rawal might be comedy king, but let's discuss when he was villain supreme
Call him a comedy king, a versatile actor, a revelation in Hindi cinema or a fantastic theatre artiste, but Paresh Rawal is more than any label that defines his career or calibre. For a generation, though, he remained a brilliant artiste who brought alive several comedy roles - including the much-hyped, and discussed these days - Baburao Ganpatrao Apte from 'Hera Pheri'. Even though nothing made him more popular and celebrated than his comedy roles - you name a funny Hindi film, and you'll find him there - a fair portion of resume is also dedicated to negative the 1980s and early 1990s, Bollywood featured an array of over-the-top villains - men with loud voices, flashy clothes, and dramatic dialogue. But, Rawal stood out because he played the part as subtly as possible - never screaming at the top of his voice, and always maintaining an intensity in his role. His brand of villainy was subdued, psychological, and, at times, frighteningly real. He didn't just act evil, he brought the evil alive - making the characters look like they actually existed. Again, a huge nod to his acting prowess. His roles in films like 'King Uncle' (1993), 'Sir' (1993), 'Kabzaa' (1988), and 'Baazi' (1995) stand as a testimony to the 'King Uncle', for instance. It was a family film with moral lessons and emotional moments. But, hidden in its sweet story was Tikku – a cruel and greedy orphanage caretaker, played by Rawal. The actor didn't act like the usual loud and over-the-top villain. There was no comedy or any change of heart. Just pure, realistic evil. His character showed us that villains don't always look scary. Sometimes, they wear regular clothes and hold power in everyday places. Tikku was scary because he felt too eerie, too strange and, at the same, every inch possible. Rawal made discomfort feel close to Then came 'Sir' in the same year, where Rawal played Veljibhai Patel, a gangster. He was not the typical kind of gangster we usually see in Hindi cinema. Veljibhai was stuck between a gang war and his daughter's wish to live her own life. No, Veljibhai was an immensely layered character. He exuded both violence and genius skills at acting made Veljibhai feel deep and real, almost like he's speaking to you - sitting right next to you, or sometimes, even by looking into your eyes. As Velji, Rawal did what most actors can't - manage to not make it look artificial or boring. He offered more vulnerability, and also remained careful of not making you feel sorry for him. You understand where Velji came from. You know him better at the end of the film, because Rawal brilliantly emoted the sensitivity and sensibility of the character - a rare trait to spot in negative roles back go back a few years and discuss another Veljibhai of Bollywood. In 'Kabzaa' (1988), one of Rawal's early films as a villain, he played Veljibhai Soda, a ruthless land-grabber. Now, this was a formulaic villain. How Rawal played it made all the difference. Veljibhai represented the corrupt system - working like a machine, quietly and steadily crushing anyone who stood in his way. His traits included everything that made a villain look hungry for power, and, of course, more wealth. Rawal's fuming expressions, greed in his eyes and the simplistic manner of lying to people to encroach upon their land made the character look not just interesting, but also overpowering. You could see the cunning real Velji behind the mask of kindness that he put in front of the people - and you were entertained by that. It was a perfect villain for a perfect commercial Bollywood entertainer, and you always, always knew that Rawal's screen presence guaranteed more there was 'Baazi' (1995), Paresh Rawal played Deputy Chief Minister Chaturvedi, who at first seems like an honest and respectable leader. However later, it's revealed that he is actually Chaubey, the main villain behind all the crime and a planned assassination. Rawal perfectly shows both sides of the character, a good-natured politician on the outside and a dangerous criminal from within. It was a complex character that needed strong acting, and Rawal delivered it acting brilliance sets him apart. We are not the first ones to say it. But, those who have any doubt can always go back to watching the films in which he proved thoroughly entertaining as a villain. The actor, who's 70 today, has got a legacy that's difficult to not only match, but to also keep track of. He could be everyone's favourite Teja (from Andaz Apna Apna), or Gundya (from Chup Chup Ke), but all of his comedy can't take away from the villainy he did over the years in cinema. He represented power and violence, and not just on the surface but deep within our hearts and minds. His characters were warnings, studies, and sometimes, even reflections on what had been happening in didn't need to stand on our heads with guns and swanky cars to prove he meant business. He was just there, existing, playing a baddie who would take the dread into our drawing rooms. He made us feel fear. And that true acting Reel
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Paresh Rawal Said He Is The 'Hero' Of Hera Pheri, Hinted At Being Sidelined
Last Updated: Paresh Rawal answered if he was happy with the comedy-related awards he received for Hera Pheri. Paresh Rawal's portrayal of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte, affectionately known as Babu Bhaiya, in the 2000 cult classic Hera Pheri remains a benchmark in Indian cinema's comedic legacy. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film, which also starred Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty, was initially met with a lukewarm reception but later gained immense popularity, largely due to Rawal's impeccable comic timing and memorable dialogues. The actor won several 'Best Comedian' and 'Best Actor in a Comic Role' awards in 2001. During a chat with fans on Rediff, one person asked Paresh if he was happy to have won these accolades. Paresh pointed out that he was the 'hero' of the film, despite what the awards mentioned. He hinted that he had been sidelined during awards season. The fan asked, 'Pareshji, I know you were angry about receiving the Best Villain award for Sir. Are you happy this time with the Best Comedian award?" The veteran actor mentioned, 'In Sir, I was not a villain. I was a character actor, but for Hera Pheri I was the Hero……..but what the hell." Hera Pheri has become a cult favourite, with Rawal's character Babu Bhaiya being central to its enduring charm. His dialogues, expressions, and interactions with Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty have left an indelible mark on audiences, making them timeless references in Indian pop culture. However, the actor is embroiled in controversy after his sudden exit from Hera Pheri 3. The fate of Hera Pheri 3 is in jeopardy after Paresh Rawal's abrupt exit from the film, causing Akshay Kumar to send a legal notice to the veteran actor. Paresh Rawal also accused Akshay Kumar and the production team of not providing him with a proper script or a long-term agreement. Akshay Kumar addressed this controversy at the trailer launch of Housefull 5 and said, 'I've worked with him since the last 30 years. 32 saal see unke saath kaam karte aya hoon. We are very good friends. He is a great actor. I really admire him. I don't think this is a place where I am going to talk about it. Because, whatever has to happen, it is a very serious matter — it is a matter which is going to be handled by the court. I don't think I'm going to speak about it here." Meanwhile, Suniel Shetty previously expressed his shock upon learning about Rawal's exit from the film and said that Hera Pheri cannot happen without the veteran actor. Suniel Shetty told ANI, 'It cannot happen. 100 per cent cannot happen without Paresh Rawal. It can have a 1 per cent chance without me and Akshay, but 100% can't happen without Paresh ji. No, it doesn't. Raju and Shyam, if they're not hammered by Babu here, it doesn't work." First Published:
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Beyonce shocks fans with gender reveal during Cowboy Carter tour... as baby's adorable name is revealed
Beyonce is already a doting mother to Blue Ivy Carter, and twins Rumi and Sir. While the 43-year-old hasn't discussed plans to have more children, she was more than happy to do a gender reveal for some fans at a recent stop on her Cowboy Carter tour. At the end of Wednesday's show in New Jersey, Bey picked out a young couple from the VIP section who had been trying to get her attention throughout the concert. Taking an envelope from the pair, she smiled and opened it before reading out the word, 'cowboy'. 'It's a boy! God bless you. Congratulations! Thank you so much for letting me be a part of it,' she gushed. The couple later took to social media to announce that they were naming the unborn child Carson. Their first born is already named Carter, after Beyonce, and their second child is a son named Cade. 'Last night at Beyoncé's concert, she took the time, in the rain, to give us a moment we'll remember forever by doing our gender reveal!' the father wrote on Instagram. 'We are so grateful that she took the time to do that and the boys are gonna be so excited to hear that Beyoncé announced their baby BROTHER to the world!' he continued. 'She saw our sign earlier in the evening right before she was going to start a song and said she'd be back, and she kept her promise at the end of the show! 'Cade is gonna be so happy to finally have a baby to help take care of and Carter is going to be very excited when he sees Bey holding his picture on the sign.' The father-of-three also thanked Beyonce's fanbase, the Beyhive, for supporting him and his wife through their journey. 'The love from the Beyhive has been overwhelming! Thank you for being a part of this chapter with us and THANK YOU again to Beyoncé for going so above and beyond, it was unbelievable,' he finished. Beyonce first born Blue Ivy has been a big part of the Cowboy Carter tour, working as a backup dancer. She's also had youngest daughter Rumi on stage at select stops too. Beyonce and Blue suffered an awkward mishap on stage during one of the Chicago stops of the Cowboy Carter tour last week. While performing the song Protector, Blue, 13, got her earring caught on Beyonce's long blonde hair. The mistake happened as Blue briefly rested her head on her mother. When she tried to pull away, she realized that her jewelry had become completely tangled in Beyonce's hair. Trying not to panic, Blue attempted to separate her earring from the messy mane without disturbing Bey, who was in the middle of crooning along to the song. She eventually managed to pull the difficult feat off, with her mom seemingly none the wiser to the potential debacle. Fans on social media were quick to praise Blue's professionalism, with many saying that she learned it from Beyonce. 'The way Blue removed her earring, Beyoncé looking behind her to check, & blue confirming? THIS IS PROFESSIONALISM,' gushed one. 'Look at lil Mrs professional. I def would have yelled and been dramatic at that age,' added another. A third added, 'She's really good, grown ups can learn a lot from her professionalism.'
ITV News
5 days ago
- Sport
- ITV News
Isle of Man raceway renamed in honour of cycling legend Sir Mark Cavendish
Sporting legend Sir Mark Cavendish will return to the Isle of Man raceway where he "fell in love with cycling" as a young boy to see it renamed in his honour. Children from every school on the island have been invited to attend the launch of the Sir Mark Cavendish Raceway at the National Sports Centre in Douglas — the culmination of a community project involving thousands of young people. The Manx Missile said: 'I fell in love with cycling right here. It's where it all began for me, so it's a very special place. I am deeply moved by the thought and detail that has gone into every element." One of the most decorated riders, Sir Mark turned professional at 18 and claimed 165 career wins, including a record 35 Tour de France stage victories. Schoolchildren and members of Sir Mark's former cycling club will have the chance to watch him complete a timed 'hot lap' of the 1km circuit, before joining him for a special ride-out lap. A giant artwork featuring the names of hundreds of pupils will also be unveiled, alongside a new podium, custom finish line, and permanent signage. At the heart of the display is an inspirational quote: "I dreamt of being like my heroes." This powerful message, drawn from Sir Mark's own reflections before childhood races, inspired the entire project. Children have played a creative role throughout — nominating their own heroes, designing banners, and submitting questions for Sir Mark. Daphne Caine MHK, Minister for Education, Sport and Culture, said: 'This exciting project shows that with belief and determination, anything is possible. Sir Mark is a fantastic role model, and young people are truly at the heart of this — just as he wished.' The launch event will take place from 10:15am to midday on Friday, 27 June.
