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On Teacher’s Day, binge-watch ‘Sir Sir Sarla’, ‘Super 30’, ‘Chak De! India’, ‘To Sir, With Love’ and ‘Aarakshan’ From ‘Jagriti’ (1954), ‘Imtihaan’ (1974) to ‘Dead Poets Society’ (1989), cinema has repeatedly paid moving tributes to teachers. On Teachers’ Day (September 5), watch theatre and film narratives that shed light on the many nuances of the relationship between mentors and students. Sir Sir Sarla ‘Sir Sir Sarla’ written and directed by Makarand Deshpande, debuted on stage…

Acclaimed actress Kritika Kamra has never been one to shy away from discussing her journey in the entertainment industry. In a recent revelation, the versatile actress made it clear that she doesn’t subscribe to the ongoing debate surrounding nepotism in Bollywood. Instead, Kritika proudly credits her success to her talent, perseverance, and the unwavering belief in her craft. Kritika, who has earned accolades for her powerful performances, including her portrayal of a fierce gangster in…

‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’, ‘Fakt Mahilao Maate’, ‘Dhak Dhak’, ‘Thappad’ and ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ celebrate the female perspective on life On Women’s Equality Day, as we are deluged with a relentless news cycle about horrific gender crimes, meaningful cinema offers some respite with empowering messages. These films reflect on the ongoing fight for gender equality, challenge patriarchy and question the oppressive systems that hold women back. Headlined by strong female characters, these films kindle…

‘Peechha Karti Parchhaiyaan’, ‘Purush’, ‘Darlings’, ‘Laapataa Ladies’ and ‘Dahaad’ offer a sensitive discourse about gender Theatre has always offered radical perspectives on gender issues but women-led stories challenging patriarchy have also started to appear on the small and big screen with increasing frequency. Here is a curated list of a few such teleplays, films and shows that have successfully changed the gender lens through which we consume entertainment. Peechha Karti Parchhaiyaan Headlined by film and…

Indore, August, 2024: Respiratory diseases among children in Madhya Pradesh continue to be notably prevalent. Conditions like asthma, pneumonia, and COPD not only affect the well-being of these young individuals but also impose significant pressure on their families and healthcare facilities. Globally, Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) (predominantly pneumonia) has a 20% mortality among children <5 years old. If neonatal pneumonia is also considered, the mortality increases to 35–40% among under-five children, accounting for 2.04 million…

Urvashi Rautela is currently India’s most respected, admired, successful & astounding performing artiste. The charismatic and alluring beauty is a class apart and certainly a tad better than all her contemporaries clubbed together and henceforth, she’s earned that credibility and name for herself. As a professional artiste, Urvashi Rautela always strives for excellence and that’s certainly inspiring in ways beyond imagination. The enigmatic and gorgeous diva certainly needs no introduction and alongside the respect and…

In an industry where relationships and equations are often driven by sweet & ‘sugar-coated’ communication skills, having the guts to call a ‘spade’ a ‘spade’ without batting an eye about the possible ramifications is no easy task. However, the ones who have done it consistently have always had the highest amount of respect and regards from people within the entertainment fraternity as well as fans outside. Their brutal and straightforward personality has always been their…

Urvashi Rautela is presently India’s most sensational, successful & astounding performing artiste. The hypnotic and alluring beauty is a class apart and a tad better than all her contemporaries clubbed together and henceforth, without any element of doubt, she’s earned that credibility and name for herself. As a professional artiste, Urvashi Rautela always strives for excellence and that’s certainly inspiring in ways beyond imagination. The enigmatic and gorgeous diva certainly needs no introduction and alongside…

This evocative adaptation of Ibsen’s famous play ‘Ghosts’ also stars Param Singh, Vijay Kashyap and Priyamvada Kant “Haunted by secrets, bound by love” is the core theme of Zee Theatre’s latest teleplay ‘Peechha Karti Parchhaiyaan.’ Adapted by theatre, film, and music legend Illa Arun from Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen’s classic play ‘Ghosts’, ‘Peechha Karti Parchhaiyaan’ is directed for the stage by KK Raina who also stars in it. The teleplay will be dubbed into Telugu…

In response to the alarming RG Kar incident, the women leaders of Apollo Hospitals have taken a powerful stand, uniting to demand greater safety and respect for female doctors across the healthcare sector. These formidable women, representing the strength and vision of the Apollo family, have come together to send a clear message: women must stand strong for each other. In a compelling video released by Apollo Hospitals, Vice Chairman Preetha Reddy, Promoter-Director Shobana Kamineni,…