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India.com
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Who is Rukmini Devi from Mandala Murders, champion swimmer, now stealing spotlight with her...; net worth is Rs...
When the trailer of Mandala Murders dropped, it promised darkness, myth, and blood. But what no one saw coming was how a flashback cameo would haunt the audience even after the credits rolled. Shriya Pilgaonkar, known for picking characters with teeth, steps into the shadows as Rukmini Devi—a mysterious woman tied to a forgotten cult in a forgotten town. No, she's not the lead. And yes, she's barely there. But somehow, everyone is talking about her. That's Shriya for you. Why is a blink-and-miss role stealing the spotlight? Mandala Murders is crawling with suspense and heavy names, Vaani Kapoor, Surveen Chawla, and Vaibhav Raj Gupta all in the fray. Yet it's Shriya, in a 1950s flashback, dressed in a maroon saree and carrying ancient secrets in her eyes, who's got the web buzzing. Played with chilling restraint, Shriya's Rukmini sets the tone for the series, which peels away layers of rituals, bloodlines, and karmic justice in a fictional town named Charandaspur. Why does Shriya Pilgaonkar feel oddly familiar? Because you've probably seen her before, just in many different roles. She began her acting journey at five with Tu Tu Main Main, but her real break came with Shah Rukh Khan's Fan in 2016. Since then, she's done everything from Mirzapur to Guilty Minds, Taaza Khabar to The Broken News, always shape-shifting. She's also a director, producer, and former trained swimmer who once dreamt of becoming a Japanese translator. And yes, she's the daughter of legends, Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar. What's her story off-camera? Born in 1989 in Mumbai, Shriya grew up with cinema in her DNA. But she carved her path, first studying Sociology, dabbling in language, then returning to films. Her stage credits include Internal Affairs and Common People, showing early signs of a layered performer. Even her dad, veteran actor-director Sachin Pilgaonkar, couldn't hold back and posted a proud note after her performance in Mandala Murders caught fire. She once told Hindustan Times, 'I haven't dated much. I like my space and my work.' That sums her up—focused, private, relentless. How much does she earn? According to Marathi BioDotCom, Shriya charges Rs 10–12 lakhs per project. As of 2021, her net worth hovered between Rs 10–12 crores. But her value in the streaming world? Likely way higher now. About Mandala Murders Created by Gopi Puthran and co-directed by Manan Rawat, the Netflix series dives into ancient beliefs colliding with modern crime. Murders take place that don't follow logic, but rituals. It's a grim spiral into mythology, psychology, and buried truths. And right in the eye of this storm is Shriya's Rukmini, tied to a secret society that existed decades ago and still pulls the strings. If Mandala Murders proves anything, it's this: Shriya doesn't need loud roles to leave a mark. She's the kind of actor whose silence speaks volumes. A look, a pause, a half-smile, and you're drawn in.
News18
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Sachin, Supriya Pilgaonkar Can't Stop Raving About Daughter Shriya's Performance In Mandala Murders
Sachin Pilgaonkar and Supriya Pilgaonkar took part in an adorable photo collage moment for their daughter Shriya Pilgaonkar. Shriya Pilgaonkar appeared as Rukhmini in the latest Netflix series, Mandala Murders, co-starring Vaani Kapoor, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Surveen Chawla and Raghubir Yadav, in key roles. Undoubtedly, her actor parents, Sachin Pilgaonkar and Supriya Pilgaonkar, couldn't stop themselves from expressing their honest reactions to Shriya's on-screen performance. Now, in the duo's subtle promotion for the series, it seems the 36-year-old found her 'everything". On Instagram, Shriya Pilgaonkar posted a collage of two pictures, featuring veteran actor Sachin Pilgaonkar and his wife, Supriya Pilgaonkar. They were seen reacting to two scenes from the series, Mandala Murders, that were playing on a screen in front of them. The first glimpse from the drama showcased their daughter decked in traditional attire with a surprised expression, and people in the background with raised hands. Showing their deep engagement with the content they were watching, both Sachin and Supriya also made synchronised expressions of surprise and shock, suggesting how much they were captivated by Shriya's acting. The following candid moment of the couple pictured them making a heart shape with their hands, in front of their television screen, which displayed a solo moment of their daughter. This showed immense appreciation of Shriya's on-screen enigma, leaving the actress completely stunned. The doting daughter shared the collage with a simple caption that read, 'This image right here. Is Everything." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shriya Pilgaonkar (@ Social Media's Reaction To Shriya Pilgaonkar's Post Reacting to the post, Ali Fazal, Pratibha Ranta, Shweta Basu Prasad and others dropped a series of red heart emojis. Vaani Kapoor also posted a red heart in the comments section. Photographer Karan Henry commented with four heart-eyed emojis. Akshay Oberoi said, 'Too cute." Divya Unny mentioned, 'Hahaha so cute." Rytasha Rathore commented, 'JUST TOOOOO PRECIOUS." One user said, 'Watched the series! You were AMAZING !!! Well done." Another person shared, 'This is the cutest. Well done, you!" Someone stated, 'Blessed with just the best!" 'Despite being the daughter of a legendary star, you have your own unique potential that makes you a remarkable actor. What a fine artist you are!" read a comment. Shriya Pilgaonkar's Professional Front Shriya Pilgaonkar first appeared on television in the Hindi serial Tu Tu Main Main at the age of five, where she played the role of a boy named Bittu. Later, she made her big screen debut with the 2013 Marathi film Ekulti Ek, followed by her appearances in several movies and shows. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Baazigar' actress Resham Tipnis gets angry over fake news of son Manav's death by suicide: 'He's fine and healthy, but whoever has done this...'
Actress Resham Tipnis who is known for appearing in 'Baazigar' alongside Shah Rukh Khan, for iconic sitcoms like 'Tu Tu Main Main', 'Shrimaan Shrimati' and also for being popular face in Marathi cinema, has shown anger towards false rumours of her son's death. For those not in the know, it all began when reports came out of 14-year old boy of popular television actress committing suicide by jumping from a high-rise apartment building. According to police, the child, a Class 9 student, lived on the 51st floor of the Sea Brook residential tower with his mother. Thus, many speculated and reported that this 14-year old boy was actress Resham Tipnis' son. But she has now expressed anger towards these fake rumours. She took to social media and wrote, "Please ignore this. Somebody is spreading fake news about my son Manav. He is fine and healthy by Bappa's blessings. But whoever has done this is going behind bars. If anyone can help me find them, please comment.' Her statement reassured fans and clarified that her son is safe and in good health. The actress also expressed deep frustration over the false narrative and indicated her intent to take legal action against those responsible for spreading the fake news. All this confusion had begun shortly after reports emerged about a tragic incident in Kandivali West on Wednesday evening. It was said that this boy was the only child of the actress, who is said to be divorced and living separately from her husband. Investigators will be speaking to the mother, school staff, and others close to the family to determine if the boy was under any mental stress. While the tragedy remains under investigation, Resham Tipnis' clarification has given relief to her fans who were worried by the news.
India Today
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Celebrity confessions with Simi Garewal
(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated April 5, 1999)Asia's biggest media baron seems a trifle uneasy. He returns her warm greeting with an awkward half smile that almost has you believing he is getting ready A to flee the television cameras chronicling his discomfort. Unruffled, the lady proceeds to work her usual, she succeeds. Seven minutes into the interview, Rupert Murdoch is telling Simi Garewal about his failed marriage and talking candidly about the resulting divorce. Ten minutes and he's sharing his concept of the ideal relationship and discussing his hopes for his few gentle nods - to indicate she is enraptured by his story - and some quiet propelling has Murdoch divulging what music he would like to play when he is wooing a woman. Celine Dion, for all those interested. By this time, Murdoch is sitting back, one foot resting casually on his other leg, laughing often enough and in no hurry to head anywhere. When it's time to say goodbye, he envelops the gracious hand - perfectly painted red nails and all - with both his own in a vigorous bear-shake. Murdoch is simply experiencing what a clutch of favoured desi celebrities before him have - a chatty yet revealing Rendezvous with Simi Garewal. The same show which entered the top five Star Plus TRP ratings within a month of its launch in October 1997 and which went on to hit No. 1 with the Shah Rukh Khan interview in January 1998 by passing Hindi serials like Tu Tu Main Main and Nina Pillai broke down in her first ever heart-to heart about her late husband Rajan. Where superstar Amitabh Bachchan said socially he had nothing in common with Rekha. Where Ismail Merchant swore he would be married by the year 2000. Where Anil Kapoor said his family thinks he is a fool. And where Shabana Azmi announced candidly that hubby Javed Akhtar always left the bathroom her on how she gets her usually not-so-garrulous guests to chatter and Garewal simply shrugs: "I ask." The popular weekly confessional that allows viewers a sometimes too saccharine-sweet peek into the lives of stars from the worlds of sport, politics, business and entertainment is back in its second season with personalities who are harder nuts to crack. Like J. Jayalalitha, for Garewal went to Chennai to interview the politician, she was told by aides that "madam" might be late. Or that she might not even show up. Her guest arrived punctually, and they chatted for a couple of minutes before the cameras began was their first meeting, but minutes into the interview they were belting out an old favourite Hindi number. How? Garewal asked, of course. The only person she probably didn't ask was Kapil Dev when she spliced together all her guests in a spoofy finale last year where one segment revolved around the pregnancy of the veteran cricketer. For weeks after that episode, every time he missed a golf shot Kapil attributed it to his pregnancy. "I didn't see it," confesses Kapil, "but everyone said it was hilarious."advertisementSo far, the new 25-episode line-up includes Vijay Mallya, Farooq Abdullah with his son Omar, Garewal's childhood idol Gayatri Devi, Aishwarya Rai, Zeenat Aman, Murdoch, Pandit Ravi Shankar with wife Sukanya and daughter Anoushka and the already telecast segments of Shekhar Kapur and Suchitra Krishnamurthy who said honestly that her career is more important to her than her husband' actress-turned television director-turned celebrity interviewer who is always impeccably clothed in white - or ivory or cream or pale beige - knows exactly what makes her celebrity guests tick. Before she meets them. "You have to know everything about them so you are in control and so they can't surprise you," says Garewal, an amateur computer chess player who spent a year researching champion Vishwanatha Anand, including reading about many of the games he played. "She's very meticulous," says sister and executive producer then Garewal has always been just that. She spent almost five years with former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi chronicling his life for a high-profile documentary and still has the nearly 500 hours of footage from that style is as effective as it is simple. "You have to lead into the question slowly. Ask people too specific a question and they get stumped." Next, she listens. "When I'm doing that interview I'm at the peak of my concentration. I listen to every word because you never know what you should pick up and follow up on," says cameras that sit inconspicuously on the fringes of her elaborate set anywhere from eight to 15 feet away from her guest and a crew of 40 that largely stays out of sight further propel the flow of words. Though no diffused lighting or "soft focus" is ever used, guests know the great make-up and the bounce lighting (not directly in-your-face) will ensure that they look good on her that still doesn't explain how the concerned, well-modulated voice almost invariably elicits fresh insights from oft-interviewed celebs on everything from loveless childhoods to current relationships. Postulates Jaya Bachchan: "She doesn't create awkward moments for anyone. She makes you comfortable and that makes you drop your guard." Adds friend and another former guest Shobha De: "It's not about exposes or digging the dirt on anyone's life or embarrassing anyone. Within that context it works." Agrees Garewal: "I want to understand my guests. I'm not here to diminish or decimate them or to put them in a corner. You never get anything out of people like that."advertisementOf course it helps that Garewal herself is one of them. "I can identify with them because I have been on the same side of the fence as they are," says the actress who first turned interviewer in the early '80s with the television series It's a Woman's World. "These are the same people who I would invite to my house."The calming, almost ethereal patio set of Rendezvous is, in fact, modelled after the terrace of Garewal's south Mumbai apartment. Its all white trellis complete with antique door, homely creepers and even a pool of water that shimmers comfortingly in the light helps maintain the illusion of an informal most of Garewal's interviews peel away more layers than just a casual conversation. Like the forthcoming one with Zeenat Aman, in which the former screen goddess recounts her not-too-happy marital the course of the rendezvous, she reminisces how her mother was against her marriage to the late actor Mazhar Khan. Cut to near the end when Garewal asks her if she has any regrets? "I wish I had listened more to my mother," Zeenat woman who inspires confidences largely because people believe she is genuinely interested in what they have to say is, strangely enough, very reticent about herself. In fact, the technology junkie - "I run my life via the computer" - who is as likely to visit the nearest electronics studio as she is to pick up the whites from the latest Giorgio Armani collection on her trips abroad, says she prefers hanging out at is this inability to share her innermost feelings even with those closest to her that makes her envy the ability of her guests to pour their hearts out while the country watches. "I admire people who can talk about themselves. I can't do it." Perhaps she needs a rendezvous with Simi to India Today MagazineTrending Reel
