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Trivia: 80s Female South Actress Was Forced Into Marriage, Charged More Salary Than Rekha But Tragically Died At 35 ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Facebook )

Indian cinema was blessed with some talented actresses in the 80s, including Rekha, Sridevi, Jaya Prada, and Amrita Singh, among others. But there was one shining star from the South, at the peak of her career, who tragically died at the age of 80. She was a sensation, and every director/ producer wanted to work with her. Scroll below to know who!

She earned more than Rekha!

At that time, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Sathyaraj were among the highest-earning Indian actors. But our female leads weren’t any less! Vijayshanthi and Bhanupriya were also taking home huge paychecks.

Meanwhile, this South actress in question was also rising high in success. She was charging a remuneration of 1 lakh back in the 1990s while Rekha was getting paid 75,000.

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The Storyteller, directed by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, is a tale of two elderly men forming a friendship in an unusual manner. They belong to two different cultures, and yet they somehow find themselves drawn to the art of storytelling. They are surrounded by people who are aware of their true nature, and who bring out a certain quality in these two men. The Storyteller is a pleasant watch, and here is the list of characters in the film.

Tarini Bandyopadhyay

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal is Tarini Bandyopadhyay in The Storyteller, who all his life has been considered someone who narrates many tales he has picked up as a person working for a publishing house. He is a widower who is a fan of Rabindranath Tagore and his works and has lived alone ever since the passing of his wife, Anuradha. Anuradha, when alive, had asked him to pursue his passion for writing,...

Mismatched is one of those rare lighthearted romantic comedies that focuses on a new-gen love story set in a college. The selling point of the show is that it focuses on people who are obsessed with technology and science. Many in pop culture consider them to be loners and geeks; this show discusses the geeks and nerds of the world falling in love and having a relationship.

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Did Dimple decide to join Rishi in Hyderabad?

Season three of Mismatched began with Dimple upset over getting rejected for the prestigious internship at Nandini Nahata College of Technology (Nnit). Rishi was selected along with Krish, Anmol, and Celina, and it’s been three years since that incident. Rishi and Dimple were still doing long-distance and both were meeting each other in the virtual world created as a part of Nandini Nahata’s project called “Betterverse” as he had given Dimple access illegally.

Renowned actors Renuka Shahane and Rajesh Tailang join forces in the highly anticipated short film “Ek Kadam,” directed by Rajeev Upadhyay. This poignant film explores the transformative journey of a housewife rediscovering her identity and independence.

Ek Kadam tells the story of Anuradha Solanki, a middle-aged housewife who has always depended on her husband, Mahendra, and never gone out alone. When Mahendra breaks his leg in an accident, Anuradha has to go out and take care of things herself. At first, she is very nervous and makes mistakes, leading to Mahendra scolding her. But as time goes on, Anuradha gains confidence and starts to find herself again.

Director Rajeev Upadhyay shared his experience of casting the lead roles: “As I wrote the script of Ek Kadam, I envisioned Renuka Shahane Ma’am as Anuradha. I texted her, shared the script, and she loved it, coming on board immediately. Rajesh sir...

Singer Anuradha Paudwal showered praise on contestant Shubh Sutradhar in the singing-based reality show ‘Superstar Singer 3’ after his performance of the songs ‘Tumhe Apna Banane Ki Kasam’ and ‘Saanson Ki Jarurat Hai Jaise’.

The upcoming episodes of the show will celebrate iconic music directors, Nadeem-Shravan, who crafted memorable melodies dominating the charts in the 1990s. Special Guests Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Anuradha will share personal anecdotes about their collaboration with the brilliant composer duo.

Shubh Sutradhar, 14, alongside his captain Arunita Kanjilal, will deliver a beautiful rendition of the classic songs.

Anuradha praised the young singer, saying: “In every era, there is a hero voice. We had Kishore da, Sanu Da, Abhijeet Da, and now we have Arijit, but I feel Shubh too can be the next hero voice. Your voice has so much maturity at this age.”

“Your voice is already so developed, and the voice quality is so good. All the best!

Actor Sanjay Nath, who is a part of ‘Raisinghani vs Raisinghani’ shared that initially, when he was offered the role, he was unsure about it as he has not done a show with this format for the past 10 years.

He revealed that despite the project’s unconventional nature, he saw its great potential and decided to take on the challenge.

Sanjay steps into the shoes of Rajdeep Raisinghani, a self-made man and one of the top criminal lawyers. Rajdeep is known for his fierce demeanor and relentless pursuit of victory as a lawyer. Ruthless and shrewd in his approach, Rajdeep is sharp and strong-willed.

Talking about the same, Sanjay said: “When they initially offered me this role, I was unsure because I haven’t done a show with this format for the past 10 years. It’s not that I didn’t have offers, but committing to an infinite series requires a lot of time,...

Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan has gifted an idol of Lord Ganesha to Shiv Thakare, a contestant in the celebrity dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’, as the latter has purchased his own house in the city of dreams- Mumbai.

This weekend, the show will see the participants deliver breath-taking performances, bringing their A-game to the dance floor as they welcome the New Year in style.

The episode, titled ‘New Year Special’, will bring viewers top-notch entertainment and will see the celebrities grapple with a unique challenge with ‘Adla Badli’ of choreographers.

The celebrity contestants will be paired with new choreographers, who will present them in a new avatar, showcasing different styles and facets of their talent.

Reality star and Amravati’s rockstar Shiv showcases his versatility as a dancer with his performance on ‘Pehle Bhi Main’. Paired with choreographer Anuradha Iyengar this week, Shiv delivers a spectacular performance that will leave the judges surprised.

Actor Parmeet Sethi, who marked his presence on the stage of celebrity dance reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa’ has lauded the performance of Shoaib Ibrahim on the iconic wedding track ‘Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna’, and said while watching the latter’s act, he felt like Shah Rukh Khan was dancing.

Power couple Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi graced the latest episode of the show as special guests.

Shoaib enthralled the judges and audience with his special performance to iconic wedding songs – ‘Chal Pyar Karegi’, ‘Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna’, ‘Yeh Ladka Hai Allah’ and ‘Saajanji Ghar Aaye’, along with choreographer Anuradha Iyengar.

Guest Archana said: “When I was watching Shoaib, it really felt like a typical hero from a film is dancing. It seemed like your hair, your demeanour, and the costume were flattering your physique, making you look like a typical hero, and you were dancing like a hero,...

The highly acclaimed film ‘The Storyteller’, starring the renowned actor Paresh Rawal, after having been screened in Busan is now all set to have its Australian premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne next month in August. Directed by Anant Narayan Mahadevan, the film is based on the legendary Satyajit Ray’s short story ‘Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro’ and explores the themes of originality versus plagiarism. Alongside Rawal, the film features an exceptional ensemble cast including Adil Hussain, Revathi, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Anindita Bose, and Jayesh More.

‘The Storyteller’ is a cinematic gem that pays homage to the literary genius of Satyajit Ray. Based on the renowned author’s celebrated short story, the film delves into the captivating conflict between originality and plagiarism. Through compelling storytelling and thought-provoking performances, ‘The Storyteller’ poses important questions about creativity, inspiration, and the ethical boundaries of artistic expression.

Tarini Ranjan Bandhopadhyay played by Paresh Rawal,...

Mumbai, May 6 (Ians) Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre has made a shocking revelation that she is a very scared dancer.

In the ‘Best Ka Pehla Test’, while the contestants will give a spectacular tribute to Bollywood in a filmy way, contestant Hansvi Tonk and her choreographer Anuradha will leave everybody startled with their spine-chilling act on the iconic song ‘Aami Je Tomar’ in the Manjulika and Anjulika avatar.

Judge Sonali Bendre complimented the dance act saying: “This was not only an act for me, but on the stage of ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’ it was a really good scene that I witnessed. This was a well-detailed scene with proper character details and a plot narrative which you performed as a dance act.”

“It looked so simple as if you are just talking about it as you stand but when you do a scene in real life that is also choreographed, the...

His mission was clear – ‘Save the Girl Child’ – which he started doing in a big and unique way from 2012 onwards, and the hospital’s journey completed 16 years on Wednesday.

"All deliveries of any female infant in my Medicare Hospital are absolutely free of cost for the parents, whether they are paupers or prosperous. Even all the post-delivery care, follow-up treatment, emergency surgeries in case of complications etc are also complimentary for the girl child and her mom," Dr Rakh told Ians.

The three-winged Medicare Hospital straddling three buildings has an interesting story of its origins and how their owners – the landladies – directly and indirectly helped Dr Rakh’s unparalleled mission.

The first building is owned by a Muslim lady – Shagufta Mushtak Khan, 40 and her husband is employed as a tanker-driver.

The second building belongs to a Hindu lady – Anuradha Sadashiv Gopale, 70, whose husband is a retired schoolteacher.

The third building...