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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Baakiyalakshmi': All you need to know about the long-running family drama starring K.S. Suchitra Shetty, Sathish Kumar, and Reshma Pasupuleti
Popular Tamil serial Baakiyalakshmi continues to strike a chord with audiences, recently crossing an impressive milestone of 1,444 episodes. Running successfully for over five years, Baakiyalakshmi has become a household favourite with its emotional storytelling and realistic portrayal of a homemaker's life. Premiering in July 2020, the show is the Tamil adaptation of the Bengali series Sreemoyee and has consistently delivered strong TRP ratings thanks to its compelling characters and gripping narrative. A stellar cast The show features K.S. Suchitra Shetty in the titular role of Baakiyalakshmi, alongside Sathish Kumar as her husband Gopinath and Reshma Pasupuleti as Radhika. The ensemble cast includes S.T.P. Rosary, Rajyalakshmi, Vikash Sampath, Divya Ganesh, Naveen Prince, Akshitha Ashok, Neha Rajesh Menon, Akash Natarajan, Akash, Baby Kritisha, Meena Sellamuthu, Sanjay Kumar Asrani, Jeeva Rajendran, Sanjay Shankar, Sheela, and Yuvanraj Nethrun. Story so far Set in Pallavaram, Chennai, the narrative centres around Baakiyalakshmi, a devoted homemaker who balances her family's needs with grace and strength. Married to Gopinath, she is a doting mother to Chezhiyan, Ezhil, and Iniya. Despite her sacrifices, Baakiyalakshmi faces emotional turmoil when Gopinath rekindles his relationship with his ex-lover Radhika, leading to a second marriage. The show skillfully delves into themes such as love, betrayal, resilience, and the dynamics of modern-day families. From her sons' love marriages to her daughter Iniya's academic and personal struggles, Baakiyalakshmi's journey is one of quiet strength and transformation. The death of her father-in-law, Ramamoorthy and Iniya's marriage marked major emotional turning points in the story. Where to watch Baakiyalakshmi airs every evening at 7 PM on Star Vijay and is available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Its relatable storyline and standout performances continue to attract a loyal fan base.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
On filmmaker Jafar Panahi's 65th birthday, a documentary pays homage to Iranian cinema and literature
By: Deepak Rajeev Known to make films undercover and in rather clandestine ways, the 'rebel' filmmaker Jafar Panahi recounts a rare anecdote about his suicide attempt after a year of depression due to the Iranian government's decision to ban him from making films. He says: 'I remember one night I went to the sea to kill myself. But the heavy waves of the sea rejected me. I went deep inside for about two or three kilometres but rushed out crying. That night, I decided no matter what happens, I will find a way out to make films.' Panahi says this in Sreemoyee Singh's 'And, Towards Happy Alleys' that was screened in Delhi last week. Panahi is known for his critically acclaimed films such as The White Balloon (1995), 3 Faces (2018), This Is Not A Film (2011). In the film, Sreemoyee is in his car and we see a happy, down-to-earth Panahi who continues to make award-winning films even after being arrested, jailed and banned by the Iranian government. He tells her that making films is what provides meaning to his life and he won't leave the country even though the government wants him to. On his birthday, July 11 Sreemoyee's documentary And, Towards Happy Alleys was screened at Kiran Nadar Museum of Art, New Delhi. The film, which could be considered as a cinematic and poetic love letter to Iranian New Wave cinema and literature, also reminds us about the deep burden of authoritarian restrictions and artistic censoring imposed by the Iranian government on its citizens. The screening was followed by a discussion, moderated by the organisers of the initiative, Ishan Sharma and Neha Tickoo, which spotlighted the socio-political condition of Iran since the Iranian Revolution in 1979. 'And, Towards Happy Alleys' had its world premiere in the Panorama Section at Berlin International Film Festival in 2023. It develops as a travel diary of the director through Iran, a country that produces cinematic milestones and literary gems even under the threat of the theocratic republic's scissors of censoring. For Sreemoyee, who hails from Kolkata and knows fluent Persian, this is her first feature length documentary. Her fantasy short film 'Flying Taxi', released this year, has Ratna Pathak Shah in the lead. In the beginning of 'And, Towards Happy Alleys' itself wondering about the marvellous sense of hope and poetic sublimity emanating from the art of Iran, Sreemoyee asks: 'Where did this hope emanate from? How could such life-affirming stories of beauty emerge from the claustrophobia of censorship?' Through her interactions with Palme d'Or-winning director Panahi, lawyer and activist Nasrin Sotoudeh, filmmaker Mohammad Shirvani and others, Sreemoyee tries to answer these questions in the film. Furthermore, the patriarchal and restrictive socio-political situation of the country that doesn't allow women to visit public places without hijab, punishes women who sing in public and where the government uses Morality Police, violence, and force to suppress protesting voices—also comes to light through her journey. The poetry of Forugh Farrokhzad, the rebel poet who unveiled her hijab and openly wrote about her desires, sexuality and womanhood, flows through the heart of this film. Sreemoyee herself said during the discussion following the screening: 'Forugh is a big part of this film. She is pivotal; she drives the film.' Sreemoyee, who completed her PhD on Iranian cinema and travelled through Iran, compares it with India and says when it comes to the experience of a woman, the countries aren't very different. Even though the degree of policing, censorship and panic is higher in Iran, 'we have had very similar struggles'. During the discussion, she said, 'As a woman in India, I didn't feel like Iran was a very different space. In India, too, women have been taught to always be on our guard. We have to be careful, every time.' The film also reminds us that the Reza Shah Pahlavi government that ruled before the Iranian Revolution in 1979 — prior to the accession of Ayatollah Khomeini as supreme leader — was also not very favourable for women. Putting forth a Western model of developmental plan, the Reza Shah regime banned hijab altogether without taking into account the Iranian women's freedom of choice. Therefore, Maede M, a writer featured in the documentary, tells Sreemoyee: 'Both the bans are like each other. This law that enforces the hijab and Reza Shah's ban of hijab are the same as both disrespect the choice of the people. Because it's all about our choices. My mother is a person who believes in the hijab and yet she doesn't agree with mandatory hijab. Because it's an insult to her choice.' As the documentary ends, a subtle feeling of awe and uneasiness fills the heart of the spectator, thinking about the greatness of filmmakers and poets such as Abbas Kiarostami, Panahi, Farrokhzad and the struggles and sacrifices of protesters and women for freedom. It ends with a poem written by Forugh that represents the powerful, indomitable and passionate spirit of women who are facing injustice, read aloud by the writer Jinous Nazokkar with tearful eyes: 'When my trust was suspended from the fragile thread of justice And in the whole city they were chopping up my heart's lanterns When they would blindfold my innocent eyes with the dark handkerchief of Law And from my anxious temples of desire fountains of blood would squirt out When my heart had become nothing, nothing but the tick-tock of a clock I discovered I must, must, must love insanely.'
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mimi Chakraborty clicks a candid with Kanchan & Sreemoyee's daughter Krishvi
Mimi Chakraborty is soaking up the misty charm of North Bengal while working on her next film, Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel. The actress recently shared an adorable picture with Kanchan Malik and Sreemoyee's daughter, Krishvi. Kanchan Malik and his wife, Sreemoyee, have also joined the North Bengal trip, making it a delightful working holiday for the entire crew. With the lush green tea gardens and the chill in the air adding to the vibe, it seems the cast is making the most of their time away from the city. Going by Mimi's posts, Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel promises to be an interesting ride — and so does this mini getaway that's all about laughter, bonding and a bit of mountain magic. Fans are eager to see what's brewing.
NDTV
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Gaurav Khanna On His Tiff With Anupamaa Co-Star Rupali Ganguly: "Won't Call Her A Friend"
New Delhi: One of the most popular shows on the Indian television Anupamaa has underwent many changes in its cast recently. Rumours were in circulation that the lead actor Rupali Ganguly had fallouts with her co-stars. Gaurav Khanna, known for playing Anuj Kapadia in the show, opened up about his working equation with Rupali Ganguly amid rumours of a fallout following his exit from the show. Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Gaurav praised Rupali Ganguly as a performer. He also clarified he doesn't consider her as his "friend." "Main Rupali ko friend nahi bolunga (I won't call her a friend). Rupali is a wonderful human being from whom I've learnt a lot. "A friend is someone you can call anytime and share things with-I'm not on those terms with anyone, not even Sudhanshu," said Gaurav. Gaurav admitted that he had creative differences with Rupali and they had altercations on the set. "Altercations hote the scenes ko leke (there used to be altercations about scenes), because everyone has their own interpretation," he shared. "She's the lead, the face of the show. If I insisted on doing scenes my way, that would be wrong-and I never did that." Gaurav said Rupali carried a lot of weight as the face of the show. He also admired her as a senior. Sudhanshu Pandey, another prominent actor on the show, had also left the show. Sharing his equation with him, Gaurav Khanna said, "He's very talented. I used to tell him, 'Don't ever quit singing.' I'm glad he's coming out with more music now." Anupamaa is the remake of Star Jalsha's Bengali serial Sreemoyee. Rupali Ganguly plays the titular role and formerly starred Sudhanshu Pandey, Madalsa Sharma and Gaurav Khanna. Since October 2024, the show stars Ganguly with Adrija Roy (replaced Alisha Parveen Khan) and Shivam Khajuria as second generation leads.
