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India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Meet Assamese actor who is all set to feature in India's first Rs 4000 crore epic
Bollywood has witnessed the evolution of several artistes over the years. Actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Vidya Balan, R Madhavan and Yami Gautam moving from television to films is a testament to the transitioning phase of the entertainment industry. An actor, usually seen in minor roles, is now all set to make her Hindi film debut in a multi-crore pan-global Assamese actor who is all set to play an iconic character in the epic two-part movie series is none other than Surabhi Das. She will be seen portraying the role of Urmila, opposite actor Ravie Dubey's Lakshman in 'Ramayana: Part 1 and 2'. Urmila is mentioned as the wife of Lord Rama's younger brother Lakshman in sage Valmiki's 'Ramayana' and sage Tulsidas's 'Ramcharitmanas'. The Nitesh Tiwari directorial is based on both these ancient is known for playing the titular role in the Colors TV show - 'Nima Denzongpa'. She also acted in the Bengali film - 'Dada Tumi Dusto Bor' (2022). Surabhi Das is known for playing titular role in the television show - 'Nima Denzongpa'. (Credit: Instagram: surabhi_das22) Surabhi, in an interview with TellyChakkar, praised actor Ranbir Kapoor's professionalism, who plays Lord Rama in the film. She said, "His aura is unmatched. He is a very sincere actor and one can learn a lot just by observing him perform. I feel extremely fortunate to be part of such a magnum project."Surabhi further said, "We couldn't talk much because on the set he had to be in his character but yes, we did exchange pleasantries and he meets everybody with a lot of respect and that's I think an important sign of being a great human being. On the last day shoot, we did speak generally and it was amazing to work with him so closely.""Compared to Ranbir, I spent more time with Sai. She is extremely sweet and a warm person. Overall it has been an enriching experience and I can't wait for the movie's release," the actor added. Surabhi Das will play the character of Urmila in Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana'. (Credit: Instagram: surabhi_das22) An India Today report recently stated that the two-part series will be made on a staggering budget of over Rs 4000 crore. Earlier, it was speculated that the film's budget would be around Rs 1600 crore. However, a source close to the project has now confirmed that the final cost is nearing $500 source was quoted saying, "The film is being mounted at an international level and by the time both films would be made, the budget would reach over Rs 4000 crore. The team is planning to have world-class VFX and special effects to give the best experience to the audiences."'Ramayana' also features actors Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny Deol as Goddess Sita, the demon king Raavana and Lord Hanuman respectively. Vivek Oberoi, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Kajal Aggarwal, Kunal Kapoor, Arun Govil, Sheeba Chadha, and Indira Krishnan also play key film's first glimpse was released on July 3.- Ends
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Urmila Matondkar's ‘Last Evening' With Rekha, Manish Malhotra Was All About ‘Friendship'
Last Updated: The video opens up with a sweet frame featuring Rekha and Urmila posing together. In case you missed it, Urmila Matondkar has shared a heartwarming video montage from ace designer Manish Malhotra's mother's birthday celebration. The video features Urmila alongside the evergreen Rekha as they join Manish in celebrating the special day. It opens with a touching frame of Rekha and Urmila adorably posing together, their radiant smiles saying it all. In the next moment, Manish joins the leading ladies, flashing a bright smile as the trio shares a beautiful memory. One of the highlights? Rekha and Urmila with Manish's mom, making her feel special on her birthday evening. The veteran actress adorably plays with her cheeks, whereas Urmila sits on the floor – a sweet gesture to showcase her respect for the designer's mom. Manish, always the doting son, was seen beaming with pride as he joined the trio for a tender moment. The side note of the post read, 'Sharing some heartwarming moments of last evening which was filled with affection, love, friendship, respect and admiration. An evening so inspiring n amazing that it is carved in my heart." Earlier, a heartwarming moment from the evening went viral on social media. It captured both Urmila and Rekha posing sweetly for the paparazzi, with Manish himself joining them for the quick photo session. In the video, Urmila leaned gently towards Rekha in a subtle gesture of affection, whereas the latter held Urmila's chin. Manish was also seen engaging with the media as he stood smiling beside the ladies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) For the birthday bash, Rekha and Urmila Matondkar opted for elegant glam. Urmila kept it classy and chic in a white maxi dress, whereas Rekha decided not to experiment and brought her signature charm in a beige slit kurta paired with white pants. It needs to be noted that Karan Johar, a long-time friend of Manish, also attended the birthday party and is seen posing with his mother in one of the pictures shared by the designer himself on Instagram. Meanwhile, Manish Malhotra is set for his appearance in the India Couture Week 2025 organised by FDCI. The 18th edition of the prestigious event will be held from July 23 to July 30 and will feature several well-known Bollywood celebrities. First Published: July 18, 2025, 16:46 IST 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.
India Gazette
11-07-2025
- India Gazette
Delhi HC upholds acquittal in husband's suicide case citing lack of clear evidence
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has upheld the acquittal of a woman and her four brothers in a case involving allegations of abetment to the suicide of her husband. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, delivering the verdict on July 10, stated that criminal conviction demands clear, direct, and proximate evidence and the court found no act of instigation, provocation, or encouragement by the accused that could be linked to the deceased's decision to take his own life. The case traces back to April 2010, when husband, Vijay Singh, died by suicide, two years after his marriage to Urmila. A suicide note submitted by his father alleged mental harassment and threats of false dowry accusations by Urmila and her family. However, the court noted that the language used in the note was general and accusatory, lacking the specificity required to establish legal culpability. Importantly, the court questioned the timing of the note, observing that it might have been penned earlier, in a state of emotional turmoil, rather than immediately before the suicide. Allegations from Singh's family centred around claims that Urmila and her brothers had issued threats and subjected him to harassment. Yet, the High Court found these allegations to be vague, unsupported by concrete incidents or dates, and insufficient to sustain charges under Section 306 of the IPC, which pertains to abetment of suicide. During the trial, Singh's parents also testified to marital discord and alleged acts of cruelty by Urmila, including attempted self-harm. But the bench noted that these statements were suggestive of her own emotional distress, rather than evidence of any intentional conduct aimed at driving her husband to suicide. Concluding there was no 'positive action' by the accused that directly contributed to the tragic outcome, the High Court dismissed the appeal against their acquittal. 'In the absence of specific and immediate acts of instigation, the charges of abetment cannot be sustained,' the court held. (ANI)
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Urmila Matondkar says her journey from 1995 to 2025 is 'full of love & warmth'
Actress Urmila Matondkar took some time to reflect on her praiseworthy journey from 1995 to 2025 - which happens to be full of "love appreciation, affection, and warmth". She took to her official Instagram account and dropped two pictures of herself - one from 1995 and another one from 2025. In both these stills, the 'Kon' actress sizzled in a short black dress. Her post also included the caption, " 2025 n on n on n on I go basking in the love, appreciation, affection n warmth showered by all of you on me." Showing her genuine gratitude, she went on to share, "Saw someone post this on "X" and couldn't resist sharing it with all of you. What else can I have except heart full of genuine gratitude n persona drenched in humility." Back in May, Urmila offered prayers at the famous Kamakhya Temple in Assam. Father's Day 2025 Celeb Tributes: Sunny Deol, Karan Johar, Priyanka Chopra, Virat Kohli & More Posting a couple of glimpses of her religious visit on the photo-sharing app, she wrote, "Kamakhya closed.. the city at a standstill... but had to pay a like many other things in life, I left this also to maa ...And today the call came for a visit." Over the years, Urmila has worked in several languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Marathi. She is credited with some impeccable performances in movies like, "Chamatkar", "Aa Gale Lag Jaa," "Ek Haseena Thi," "Bhoot," "Rangeela", "Judaai", "Mere Sapno Ki Rani," "Satya," "Janam Samjha Karo," "Kunwara," "Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya," "Om Jai Jagdish," and "Pinjar". Urmila announced her return to the screen back in 2022 with the web series "Tiwari." Saurabh Varma's directorial will chronicle the journey of a woman named Kalki Tiwari (Urmila). She ends up being arrested for a crime she did not commit. After being released, she goes on a mission to find the man who had wrongfully framed her.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
After admitting ‘2nd wife', ex-BJP MLA now claims she's film co-star
Haridwar: Former BJP MLA from Jwalapur constituency, Haridwar, Suresh Rathore, on Wednesday refuted claims that he married Saharanpur-based actress Urmila Sanawar, a week after publicly introducing her as his second wife. He said the widely-shared images of what appeared to be his wedding were actually scenes from a film he is producing. The assertion followed a disciplinary notice from BJP's state unit, asking him to explain how this public display squared with the state's Uniform Civil Code , which criminalises polygamy (Rathore hasn't divorced his first wife). At a press event in Saharanpur just days earlier, the Rathore had declared, "Urmila's love has won," and described her as part of his family. The moment was captured on video and shared widely on social media, prompting Congress to accuse BJP of shielding its own leaders from UCC provisions while using them against others. The actress, too, updated her social media profile to "Urmila Suresh Rathore" and posted visuals of Rathore acknowledging their relation. Rathore now insists the entire episode was cinematic. "There is no certificate, no vermilion, no garland. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo The visuals of the marriage are from 'Bhabhi Ji Vidhayak Hain', a film I am producing," he told TOI. Sanawar, however, maintained that they were married in Nepal. The dispute traces back about a year, when Rathore, presenting himself as a self-proclaimed religious leader of Dalits, introduced Urmila as his disciple. Shortly after, she claimed they had wed. Rathore filed a complaint of blackmail; she responded with allegations of assault. Rathore now says those issues have been "settled". Uttarakhand Congress spokesperson Garima Mehra Dasauni criticised BJP's inaction. "He accepted the woman, now says it was a film. Is this a joke?"
