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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
Rupali Ganguly seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple, internet asks: 'Because of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi?'
Actor Rupali Ganguly recently visited Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain to seek blessings. Taking to Instagram, Rupali shared a bunch of photos and videos from her spiritual visit and also penned a note. Rupali Ganguly sought blessings at Ujjain temple. Rupali Ganguly visits Ujjain temple In the pictures, Rupali was seen praying inside the temple with folded hands. She also performed several rituals. Rupali wore a yellow saree and red blouse. She was accompanied by her husband Ashwin K Verma. Sharing the post, Rupali captioned it, "Sawan Somwaar aur mere Mahakaal (folded hands and red heart emoji). Jai Shree Mahakaal. Jai Maa Harsiddhi. Jai Shree KaalBhairav. Har Har Mahadev @ashwinkverma @ddheeraj_d_dev #jaimahakaal #ujjain #anupamaa #rupaliganguly #divine #shravansomvar." Internet wonders if Rupali's visit comes because of Kyuki Saas Reacting to the post, a fan wrote, "Completely in awe of all the pictures. So so happy you got the time for darshan that too on Saawan Somvar." A comment read, 'Your Mahakaal visits always feel so personal to me, like you're coming home.' A person said, "You look so beautiful, divine with so much positivity." An Instagram user wrote, "Beautiful. But the timing? Is it because of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi?" "Praying for Anupamaa before Kyunki Saas Bhi airs?" asked another person. About Anupamaa Anupamaa, which premiered in July 2020, is a remake of the Bengali series Sreemoyee. Rupali plays the titular role. The show became a hit and has been ruling the TRP charts. About Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi will air from July 29 at 10.30 pm on Star Plus and JioHotstar. The show, which aired in the 200s, is returning with the original cast, including Smriti Irani, who became a household name with her character Tulsi, and Amar Upadhyay as Mihir Virani. It ran for eight long years and ruled the TRP charts for most of the time. Created by Ektaa Kapoor and produced under her banner, Balaji Telefilms, the show was a major hit with viewers and played a big part in shaping Indian TV dramas. Recently, the show completed 25 years. Recently, speaking with Brut, Ektaa reacted to rumours which claimed that Anupamaa, starring Rupali, is having issues with the arrival of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. "I felt that was in such bad taste. She [Rupali] is such a big star. Anupamaa, the show, the creator Rajan… has done what nobody else could do in the last seven years. They will continue to be number 1. They should continue to be number 1," she said.
Pink Villa
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Baakiyalakshmi: Here's everything about Tamil daily soap opera which aired for over 5 years and over 1444 episodes
Baakiyalakshmi, starring K.S. Suchitra Shetty and Sathish Kumar in lead roles, has dominated all television screens for over five years now. The Tamil daily soap is an official remake of the Bengali language serial Sreemoyee, which has also been adapted in Hindi as Anupamaa, starring Rupali Ganguly. Baakiyalakshmi began airing on July 27, 2020, on the channel Star Vijay. The Tamil drama is written by Leena Gangopadhyay and directed by Siva Sekar and I. David. To date, the show has aired approximately 1,444 episodes, spanning a total of five years. Baakiyalakshmi has also maintained a strong foothold in terms of TRP ratings, thanks to its well-formed characters and realistic storyline. Cast of Baakiyalakshmi The main cast of Baakiyalakshmi features K.S. Suchitra Shetty as the titular character, along with Sathish Kumar, Nanditha Jennifer, S.T.P. Rosary, Rajyalakshmi, Velu Lakshmanan, VJ Vishal, Diyva Ganesh, Rithika Tamil Selvi, Neha Rajesh Menon, and many others. Some of the notable cameos made by actors across these five years include Siddharth Suryanarayan, Rekha (Sumathi Josephine), Priya Raman, and Anitha Sampath. Baakiyalakshmi's storyline Coming to the storyline of the show, it revolves around the tale of Baakiyalakshmi, a homemaker from a well-to-do family in Chennai. She is married to a man named Gopinath, and they are the parents of three children. The setup of the family drama takes place within a joint family setting, where Baakiyalakshmi resides with her in-laws. The episodes narrate the daily life experiences of the protagonist and the circumstances she faces regarding the other characters. Baakiya is portrayed as a pivot of sacrifice for her family, as she quietly transforms into self-empowerment and surpasses all personal struggles. After successfully running for five long years, the show is set to bid adieu and go off air on July 26, 2025.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- 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
16-07-2025
- 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.
