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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
2 burglars nabbed in encounter in Kashi
Varanasi: In a joint action by Bhelupur and Lanka police, two members of a burglars' gang, including its kingpin, were arrested late on Tuesday night following an exchange of fire near Lautubir underpass area. The gang was involved in many thefts in city areas in recent days. Providing details of the late-night action to reporters on Wednesday, ADCP Kashi zone T Sarvanan said that, on a tip-off, the Bhelupur and Lanka police cordoned off the Lautubir area and launched a massive checking drive around midnight. In the meantime, leader of the gang—Titli gang, Sachin Rawat (26) of Gadhwaghat Malahiya area, and his accomplice, Sameer Sonkar (19) of Bhagwanpur, passed through the area. When the police team asked them to stop they tried to escape. On finding themselves surrounded, the duo opened fire on the police team. When the police retaliated, Rawat suffered bullet injuries in his and was arrested along with Sonkar, said the ADCP. Police have recovered two country-made revolvers and cartridges from their possession. Injured Rawat was admitted to the trauma centre of BHU. Police had intensified the search for these two after six members of the Titli gang, including a minor, were caught on July 11 in connection with a theft in Durgakund area. Stolen goods worth approximately Rs 7.5 lakh and cash worth Rs 6.50 lakh obtained from selling the looted goods was recovered from the arrested members. A total of 14 cases were lodged against Rawat, while Sonkar was booked in eight. The menace of this gang was faced in many parts of the district in recent months.
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First Post
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Amitabh Bachchan's 'Don' director Chandra Barot passes away at 86 due to pulmonary fibrosis, here's what it means
Farhan Akhtar said, 'Saddened to learn that the director of the OG Don is no more. RIP Chandra Barot-ji. Deepest condolences to the family.' read more Amitabh Bachchan's 'Don' director Chandra Barot has passed away at 86 and the news was confirmed by the filmmaker's wife. The cause of death has been revealed and it's Pulmonary Fibrosis. The news of his passing was confirmed by the filmmaker's wife. She said in a statement- 'He had been battling pulmonary fibrosis for the past seven years.' What is Pulmonary Fibrosis? Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which the lungs become scarred over time. Symptoms include shortness of breath, a dry cough, feeling tired, weight loss, and nail clubbing. Complications may include pulmonary hypertension, respiratory failure, pneumothorax, and lung cancer. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Farhan Akhtar pays tribute The man who remade Barot's classic with Amitabh Bachchan shared his picture on Instagram and wrote- 'Saddened to learn that the director of the OG Don is no more. RIP Chandra Barot-ji. Deepest condolences to the family.' The filmmaker once said, ''It's a long story. After Don, I had 52 offers from producers. I selected two films. Before working on Don, I worked with Manoj Kumar, whom I used to respect tremendously. I worked on a salary of Rs 457 for nine years, and learnt a lot from his films.' 'I did try making films after Don, but couldn't complete them. I started a film with Dilip Kumar called Master, and another with Sarika called Titli. The first wasn't completed, and Sarika went on to marry. I did complete a Bengali film called Aashrita in 1989, which ran for 69 weeks and made Rs 3.5 crore,' he added. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Mint
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who is Chandra Barot, the original Don director who passed away at 86?
Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, the director of the original 'Don' starring Amitabh Bachchan, has passed away. The movie, initially declared a 'flop,' went on to be a cult classic and is the one Barot was most proud of. 'I made one film, Don, and will always be remembered for it,' the filmmaker had said in an interview in 2006. Years after the original Don was released, Farhan Akhtar remade the iconic film with Shah Rukh Khan in 2006. Following its success, Don 2 was made, and now the third instalment is in the works. Born and raised in Tanzania, Chandra Barot began his professional life working at a bank before moving to India to pursue a career in films under the mentorship of actor-director Manoj Kumar. He started out as an assistant director on several notable films, including Purab Aur Pachhim, Yaadgaar, Shor, and Roti Kapda Aur Makaan. In Purab Aur Pachhim, he worked closely with Manoj Kumar as his assistant. Barot made his mark in Indian cinema by directing the 1978 cult classic Don. Don became a cinematic landmark, eventually evolving into a popular franchise with its legacy in Bollywood. After its success, he went on to direct the Bengali film Aashrita in 1989, which grossed ₹ 3 crore, followed by Pyar Bhara Dil in 1991. 'I started a film with Dilip Kumar called Master, and another with Sarika called Titli. The first wasn't completed, and Sarika went on to marry,' Barot had shared. Like Master and Titli, many of his later projects, including Boss, Neil Ko Pakadna... Impossible, and Hong Kong Wali Script were shelved or never released. Chandra Barot's wife, Deepa, told the Times of India that the veteran director had been battling pulmonary fibrosis for the past seven years and passed away because of it on Sunday, July 20, at the age of 86. He was receiving treatment at Guru Nanak Hospital in Bandra.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Konkona Sen Sharma talks about working with mom Aparna Sen, 'hot topic' of nepotism: 'It happens everywhere'
Actor Konkona Sen Sharma has opened up about working with her mother-filmmaker Aparna Sen and the "hot topic" of nepotism. Speaking with Zoom, Konkona said that she "had so much privilege and luck" but she didn't want to become an actor. Konkona is the younger daughter of actor Aparna Sen. Konkona Sen Sharma is the younger daughter of Aparna Sen. Konkona Sen Sharma talks about working with mom Aparna Sen Konkona said that she "had the best kind of nepotism in a way". 'Today, I realise it was a dream to work with my mother. In terms of nepotism, which is such a hot topic now, yes, I have had the best kind of nepotism in a way. I have had so much privilege and so much luck that it wasn't that I wanted to become an actor. I didn't. My mother had no plans to launch me,' she said. Konkona opens up about nepotism She also talked about working in the film Mr and Mrs Iyer. She added, 'My mother was writing Mr And Mrs Iyer on her desktop, and it used to be in my room. She would read it aloud to me, and it was all from my expressions that she felt I should play this part. A lot of the time, I don't get dragged into this nepotism. Do I think it is unfair? Yes, it is unfair, but it happens everywhere. I would always like to acknowledge my luck and privilege in this situation that I got to do Mr and Mrs Iyer as my third film.' Directed by Aparna Sen, Mr and Mrs Iyer is a 2002 film starring Konkona and Rahul Bose. Konkona and Aparna have also worked together in Titli, 15 Park Avenue and Iti Mrinalini among others. Konkona's films so far Konkona made her film debut with Ek Je Aachhe Kanya (2001). Since then, she has starred in many films such as Titli, Amu, Page 3, Omkara, Life in a Metro, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Wake Up Sid, Iti Mrinalini, Talvar, Lipstick Under My Burkha, Ajeeb Daastaans and Kuttey, among many others. Konkona was last seen in Anurag Basu's Metro In Dino which released in theatres on July 4. The film also features Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta. Backed by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series, the film offers an emotionally layered take on modern relationships.
News18
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Konkona Sen Sharma Says Nepotism Is 'Unfair': 'I Have Had So Much Privilege…'
Konkona Sen Sharma has shared her candid views on nepotism and her experience working under her mother, ace film director Aparna Sen. In a heartfelt discussion with Zoom, she revealed that while she benefited from industry connections, her journey wasn't driven by ambition but by serendipity. Reflecting on her career path, Konkona said, 'I had the best kind of nepotism in a way". She went on, 'Today, I realise it was a dream to work with my mother. In terms of nepotism, which is such a hot topic now, yes, I have had the best kind of nepotism in a way. I have had so much privilege and so much luck that it wasn't that I wanted to become an actor. I didn't. My mother had no plans to launch me." She fondly recalled the story behind Mr and Mrs Iyer (2002), the film that marked her early success. 'My mother was writing Mr And Mrs Iyer on her desktop, and it used to be in my room. She would read it aloud to me, and it was all from my expressions that she felt I should play this part. A lot of the time, I don't get dragged into this nepotism. Do I think it is unfair? Yes, it is unfair, but it happens everywhere. I would always like to acknowledge my luck and privilege in this situation that I got to do Mr And Mrs Iyer as my third film," she said. Directed by Aparna Sen, Mr and Mrs Iyer starred Konkona alongside Rahul Bose and became a turning point in her career. Over the years, the mother-daughter duo continued collaborating in movies like Titli, 15 Park Avenue, and Iti Mrinalini, earning praise for their powerful on-screen partnership. On the work front, Konkona Sen Sharma is the only actor to return from Anurag Basu's 2007 ensemble film Life… in a Metro for its upcoming spiritual sequel Metro… In Dino. Although she portrays a completely new character this time, her presence creates a connection between the two films. Konkona shared that during the shoot, she proposed naming Pankaj Tripathi's character 'Monty" as a tribute to Irrfan Khan, who played the beloved role in the original. She also admitted to feeling his absence deeply, saying she 'really missed him a lot."
