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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Smita Bansal bids an emotional goodbye to Bhagya Lakshmi after a journey of 4 years; says 'This set became my second home, and everyone here became my extended family'
After winning hearts with her powerful portrayal of Neelam Oberoi in the popular television show Bhagya Lakshmi , renowned actress Smita Bansal is all set to bid adieu to the show. Her departure marks the end of a significant role in the show and for the audience who have deeply connected with her character over the past four years. Joining the cast in 2021, Smita's portrayal of Neelam, a fiercely protective matriarch torn between tradition, power, and emotion, quickly became one of the narrative's central pillars. Her character was often the moral compass and emotional anchor of the Oberoi household, even when her decisions triggered seismic shifts in the story. From major generational leaps to intense family confrontations, Smita brought gravitas and nuance to every arc. Her departure, therefore, is both narratively and emotionally significant. Smita said, 'Bhagya Lakshmi will always hold a very special place in my heart. Over these four years, I've not only had the privilege of playing a wonderfully written character but also built lifelong bonds with my cast and crew. This set became my second home, and everyone here became my extended family. The production house and the creatives of the show made my journey so comfortable. 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 Playing Neelam has been nothing short of an amazing journey, it challenged me, inspired me, helped me learn so much from the people around me, and gave me immense satisfaction as an actor. Working with the channel after almost 18 years was a wonderful experience.' As Smita moves on to explore new avenues, her fans will undoubtedly miss her commanding screen presence. In the upcoming episodes, viewers will see a shocking twist as Lakshmi (Aishwarya Khare) gets blamed for Neelam's murder and is arrested by the police. Is this the end of Rishi (Rohit Suchanti) and Lakshmi's story, or will Rishi find out the truth and save her?
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India.com
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Smita Srivastava, Woman With Longest Hair In The World, Holds Guinness World Record...Hails From....
photoDetails english 2906834 Updated:May 27, 2025, 01:17 PM IST Real-life Rapunzel 1 / 7 Smita Srivastava, a 46-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh, has earned the Guinness World Record for having the longest hair on a living person. She began growing her hair at age 14 and credits her genes for the exceptional length and health of her locks. Hair measurement 2 / 7 Inspired by her mother, Smita's hair now measures an incredible 236.22 cm (7 feet 9 inches). She believes that in Indian culture, long hair symbolizes beauty and is linked to goddess imagery. Cutting hair, she says, is often considered inauspicious. Washes her hair twice a week 3 / 7 She washes her hair twice a week, spending 40 to 45 minutes on the routine. To dry it, she spreads a sheet on her bed and detangles the hair while standing, ensuring it's properly managed before styling. Hair Care Regimen 4 / 7 Once dried and detangled, Smita braids and wraps her hair into a bun. Strangers often approach her to touch her hair, take photos, and ask about her hair care regimen, which she happily shares. Hair Loss 5 / 7 For the past 20 years, she has preserved all the hair that naturally fell out. This started during a phase of heavy hair loss when she began collecting the strands out of concern. Guinness World Record 6 / 7 Smita is thrilled to achieve the world record — a dream she once thought was far-fetched. She was especially inspired by the long, iconic hairstyles of Bollywood actresses in the 1980s. World record 7 / 7 Her achievement is the result of years of commitment and cultural pride, turning her love for long hair into a world record and a source of inspiration for many across the globe.
India.com
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
IAS Smita Sabharwal's class 12th marksheet goes viral on social media, she got 94 marks out of 100 in…,she studied at…
IAS Smita Sabharwal's class 12th marksheet goes viral on social media, she got 94 marks out of 100 in…,she studied at… Her school was affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi. By Sumaila Zaman Edited by Sumaila Zaman Advertisement IAS Smita Sabharwal's class 12th marksheet goes viral on social media, she got 94 marks out of 100 in…,she studied at... Several state boards, including the Bihar Board, Jharkhand Board, and Punjab Board, have announced their exam results alongside national boards such as CBSE and CISCE this month. Across the country, many students have shown remarkable performance, with many achieving scores above 90 per cent. Mark sheets of several toppers have gone viral. Meanwhile, IAS officer Smita Sabharwal's class 12 marksheet has gone viral on social media platforms. IAS officer Smita Sabharwal cleared the 2000 UPSC CSE examination. She obtained an impressive All India Rank of 4 in the 2000 UPSC CSE exam. Reportedly, she cracked the examination at the age of 23. Advertisement === The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This is a three-stage exam comprising the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Personality Test (Interview). The exam is to recruit officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. IAS officer Smita Sabharwal has been a source of inspiration for countless civil service aspirants and students across India. Known for her impactful work and grounded personality, she's also built a genuine connection with people through her active presence on social media. A common curiosity among students is about her academic background, especially how she performed in her Class 12 board exams. Advertisement === Smita Sabharwal scored 94 out of 100 in both English and Hindi as per her CISCE ISC(Class 12th)mark sheet. Furthermore, Smita obtained 90 out of 100 in Economics in her CISCE Indian School Certificate Examination of 1995. Smita Sabharwal excelled in her Class 12 board exams, scoring 86 out of 100 in Structure of Commerce and an impressive 97 in Principles of Accounts, earning an 'A' grade. If the best of five subjects are considered, Smita secured 92.2% in her Class 12 exams. This means that the sum of her marks in the top five subjects, when divided by five, gave an average of 92.2%. She scored 461 out of 500. If the best of four subjects are considered, Smita secured 93.75% in her Class 12 exams. This means that the sum of her marks in the top four subjects, when divided by four, gave an average of 93.75%. She scored 375 out of 400. English: 94 Hindi: 94 Economics: 90 Structure of Commerce: 86 Principles of Accounts: 97 SUPW & Community Service: A She completed her schooling at St. Ann's High School in Secunderabad, Telangana. Smita Sabharwal completed her Class 12th, also known as the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Examination, in 1995. Her school was affiliated with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi. She secured a Grade A in the SUPW & Community Service. Her subject combination included English, Hindi, Economics, Structure of Commerce, and Principles of Accounts.
India.com
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
A lost photo changed this actress' destiny, was once a Doordarshan anchor, romanced Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, died at 31 due to…, she is…
'There is no age to live, nor to die, life is just a name for shock.' This line is for that evergreen and beautiful actress, who said goodbye to the world at the age of just 31. Her big eyes, radiant face, and serious acting skills still mesmerise the audience. While watching her films, people watch every scene and expression carefully. But do you know that this actress, who became a Bollywood superstar, was once a Doordarshan news anchor, and one of her photos changed her fate? Born on 17 October 1955 in Mumbai, Smita Patil studied in Marathi medium schools. After completing her studies, she started reading news in Marathi on Mumbai Doordarshan. In her biography 'Smita Patil: A Brief Incandescence', Maithili Rao shared an interesting anecdote. According to Maithili Rao, Smita's friend Jyotsna Kirpekar used to read news on Mumbai Doordarshan. Her husband Deepak Kirpekar, who was a photographer by profession, often used to take pictures of Smita. One day, Deepak went to the Doordarshan Center with Smita's pictures, where, while entering the centre, the pictures fell on the ground. While handling them, Mumbai Doordarshan director PV Krishnamurthy noticed them. He asked, 'Whose pictures are these?' When Deepak told him about Smita, the director expressed his desire to meet her. Smita Patil was initially not ready for this work, but after a lot of persuasion, she went to Doordarshan Center. When she was asked to sing in the audition, she sang the national anthem of Bangladesh 'Amar Shonar Bangla'. Her voice impressed the director so much that she was immediately selected for the news anchor. After this, Smita started reading news in Marathi. Her voice was so sweet that even people who did not understand Marathi would turn on the TV and sit to listen to her. Smita's film journey also started from here. Famous director Shyam Benegal saw her on TV and decided to sign her in his film. Smita made her own identity in parallel cinema with her acting. Smita married actor Raj Babbar who was already married. Their son Prateik Babbar is an actor today and has appeared in films like 'Reservation'. Unfortunately, Smita passed away on 13 December 1986 at the age of just 31, which shocked her fans.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Amitabh Bachchan told Smita Patil not to sit on the floor and eat with light men: 'Hum bure lagte hai aapki wajah se'
Smita Patil is not only known for her powerhouse performances in films like Mirch Masala, Manthan, Ardh Satya, Arth and Mandi to name a few, but also for being a down-to-earth personality. Her son Prateik Smita Patil recenlty shared a heartwarming incident from the sets of Shakti (1982) which starred legends like Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Rakhee. (Also read: Prateik Smita Patil reveals the real reason behind not inviting father Raj Babbar to his wedding, says sorry) In an interaction with Varinder Chawla's YouTube channel, Prateik recalled how Smita would bring her lunch from home and sit on the floor with light men and share food with them. "Such a big superstar, Smita Patil, eating lunch on the floor. One day Amitabh Bachchan called her to the side and said listen you are screwing it up for people like us. Tum baithte ho neeche aise sab ke sath toh hum kharab dikhte hain kyunki hum nahi karenge toh hum kharab dikhenge. Humko bhi karna padega abhi. Hum bure lag rahe hain aapki wajah se. (You sit on the floor with everyone, and it makes us look bad because we aren't doing it. We would also have to do it because it looks bad otherwise). And she was bindaas, she was like, aap jao van mein, main kha rahi hu (You go to the van, I am eating here)," Prateik said. Amitabh and Smita worked together in films like Shakti (1982), Namak Halaal (1982), and Pet Pyar Aur Paap (1984). Smita also made a guest appearance in Sharabi (1984), which had Jaya Prada as the female lead. Prateik was recently seen in the movie HIT: The Third Case. Helmed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film features Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in lead roles, along with Surya Srinivas, Rao Ramesh, Komalee Prasad, Nepoleon and others in key roles.
