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Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali's Durga Passes Away
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18 Nov 2024, 16:01
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Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali's Durga, actress Uma Dasupta has passed away after a prolonged illness. The film, based on the novel of the same name by Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay saw the actress play the elder sister to lead 'Apu' a role, which would later be immortalized by the late Soumitra Chatterjee. Uma Dasgupta who never entered mainstream cinema after Pather Panchali, remained in collective memory for her powerful performance.
The actress passed away at 8.15 am on Monday (November 18, 2024), in a private hospital, with reports indicating that she had been battling cancer.
The news of Uma Dasgupta's death was confirmed by actor Chiranjit Chakraborty, according to a Times Now report. Chiranjit said that he received the heartbreaking news from Uma Dasgupta's daughter.
Trinamool Congress Leader (TMC) MP and author Kunal Ghosh has shared a note in Bengali for the actress on Facebook. The note roughly translates to, "Durga from Pather Panchali is now really gone."
Earlier this year, rumors of the actress's death spread rapidly, sparking discussions across social media. However, it was later revealed that she was in good health. Actor Chiranjit Chakraborty has expressed his condolences following her passing. The iconic roles of Apu and Durga from the black-and-white era remain etched in the hearts of audiences, still vivid after all these years.
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India's Richest Star Kid Is Even Richer Than Salman, Owns ₹1000 Crore Company
The term star kid began as an informal way to describe children of film actors and filmmakers, largely those who are public figures themselves. Over the years, as these star kids became celebs in their rights, the term has oscillated from endearment to almost a slur (although Neo Baby takes the cake there). But due to remaining in the public eye, many of these star kids, have become wealthy themselves. The richest Indian star kid has wealth that surpasses even some of the top stars.
India's Richest Star Kid
Hrithik Roshan, the son of actor-turned-filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, is currently the wealthiest of all 'star kids' in India. As per reports, Hrithik has a net worth of ₹3100 crore (over $370 million), which puts him way over his contemporaries and juniors like Saif Ali Khan ( ₹1200 crore), Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor ( ₹400 crore), Alia Bhatt ( ₹550 crore), and even south stars like Ram Charan ( ₹1340 crore), Jr NTR ( ₹500 crores), and Prabhas ( ₹300 crores). Hrithik's staggering net worth even dwarfs the wealth of some of the top stars of the country, including Aamir Khan ( ₹1800 crore), Rajinikanth ( ₹400 crore), and Salman Khan ( ₹2900 crore).
How Hrithik made his millions
The secret to Hrithik's wealth is his business investments and not his earnings from the films. Granted, he is one of his generation's most successful actors, allowing him to charge as much as ₹85 crore per film. But since he is selective with his films, that does not contribute majorly to his wealth. The bulk of Hrithik's net worth comes from his sportswear brand HRX. Financial Express reported that the company is worth ₹1000 crore. It is one of the most successful businesses owned by an Indian actor. Hrithik also reportedly has other business investments and a stake in his father's production company.
Source: HT
Salman Khan Reveals Shocking Information About His Murder Conspiracy
In April of this year, four rounds of bullets were fired at Salman Khan's house. Although the accused have been arrested, the fear surrounding the actor has not subsided. Salman’s family has reported that the risk to his life has increased following the murder of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique. Now, on the stage of ‘Bigg Boss,’ Salman himself has disclosed details regarding the death threats.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan hinted at the current situation to his fans, mentioning the threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang during his hosting of the reality show ‘Bigg Boss.’
On Friday (October 18), the Lawrence Bishnoi gang threatened Salman Khan, claiming, "It will take 50 million rupees to end the enmity." The gang stated this through a WhatsApp message sent to the Mumbai Traffic Police, warning that if the money is not paid, the actor's fate would be worse than that of former minister Baba Siddique from Maharashtra.
The Mumbai Police have arrested several suspects in connection with the conspiracy to murder Salman Khan, who are allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
According to police sources, one of the arrested suspects had contacted a Pakistan-based handler to plan the attack, which included the use of assault rifles like the AK series smuggled from the neighboring country.
Earlier this year, the Navi Mumbai Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) against 18 members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang for conspiring to kill Salman Khan. This FIR was filed following a shocking incident where gang members fired shots outside Salman Khan's house in Bandra.
Lawrence Bishnoi is currently imprisoned in a Gujarat jail. However, his gang is frequently accused of extorting ransom from businessmen. He holds a grudge against Salman Khan due to the 1998 cases of poaching two blackbucks, which the Bishnoi community considers sacred.
Sadia Ayman Spreads Panic on Facebook Live
Usually, actors or producers use various techniques to increase the interest of the audience in dramas and movies. Basically, after the release, they run these campaigns in various ways to create curiosity among the audience to watch that drama or movie. Actress Sadia Ayman has come under controversy for adopting such a campaign this time.
She has adopted such a strategy for the promotion of web films that many people are now in fear. Recently, Sadia appeared with a live on Facebook.
The actress said that she had been going through a bad experience for quite some time. But Sadia does not know why this is happening. However, she came to Facebook Live after seeing that and the main problem started with that.
Sharing the details of the incident on social media, Sadia said, "A few days ago, I was returning home after finishing a shoot, when on the way, I saw a from head to toe black person walking in front of my car. Then I stopped the car and saw that there was no one there.
It is known that these were arranged for the promotion of a film. After going live, Sadia deactivated her Facebook ID. However, the live of the actress instantly went viral in the net world. Currently, the netizens are very excited about the live of Sadia.
Sharing the live video of the actress, someone wrote, "I have never seen such a bad promotion before, they are playing with people's emotions." Another netizen said, "Apu could have done such a horrible thing for promotion. I was traumatized while watching this live."
A netizen questioned and said, "Piyo Sadia Ayman, you could not done this play at midnight. Why is promotion becoming so cheap these days that people's emotions have to be played with?" One commented, "Sadia Ayman, Natok kom koro piyo, if you want to have fun on live at night, you can come in another way."
Incidentally, a web film 'Bibhavari' has been made based on some mysterious incidents in Dhaka. Sadia acted in it. Sadia's Facebook Live was basically a web film promotion strategy. This actress has now become a victim of netizens' sarcasm. The film will be released on an OTT platform.
Iron Maiden Vocalist Paul Di'Anno Passes Away at 66
Paul Di'Anno, the lead singer of Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981 which included the heavy metal band's first two albums, died in England on Monday after suffering ill health in recent years. He was 66.
His death was announced on the band's Instagram page.
"We are all deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Paul Di'Anno earlier today," the band said in a statement. "Paul's contribution to Iron Maiden was immense and helped set us on the path we have been traveling as a band for almost five decades. His pioneering presence as a frontman and vocalist, both on stage and on our first two albums, will be very fondly remembered not just by us, but by fans around the world."
"We were very grateful to have had the chance to catch up a couple of years ago and to spend time with him once more. On behalf of the band, Rod and Andy, and the whole Iron Maiden team, we extend our deepest sympathies to Paul's family and close friends. Rest In Peace Paul."
Steve Harris, the band's co-founder and bassist, said, "It's just so sad he's gone. I was in touch with him only recently as we texted each other about West Ham and their ups and downs. At least he was still gigging until recently, it was something that kept him going, to be out there whenever he could. He will be missed by us all. Rest in peace mate."
Di'Anno sang on the band's self-titled 1980 debut album and its 1981 follow-up Killers, which included the singles "Purgatory" and "Twilight Zone." Clashes with other members of the band, reportedly due to Di'Anno's increasing use of drugs and alcohol, led to the singer's dismissal following the second album. He was replaced by vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who remains with the band to this day.
During his post-Maiden career, Di'Anno, born Paul Andrews in London on May 17, 1958, fronted heavy metal bands including Killers, Gogmagog, Di'Anno's Battlezone, Rockfellas and most recently Warhorse.
Despite ill health and use of a wheelchair in recent years, Di'Anno continued to perform. A career retrospective album called The Book of the Beast was released last month.
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Goodbye Tarzan: Ron Ely Dies at 86
Ron Ely, the American actor best known for his role as 'Tarzan' in the 1960s TV series, passed away on September 29 at the age of 86. The series, which aired on NBC from 1966 to 1968, saw Ely performing his own stunts, during which he suffered multiple injuries and was reportedly attacked by animals on set.
Following his retirement from acting in 2001, Ely pursued a writing career, publishing two mystery novels. He briefly returned to acting in 2014, playing an Amish elder in the TV movie Expecting Amish. During the 1980s, Ely also appeared in popular shows such as The Love Boat and Wonder Woman alongside Lynda Carter.
Born in Texas in 1938, Ely married his high school sweetheart in 1959, but the couple divorced two years later. He later met his second wife, Valerie Lundeen, while hosting the Miss America pageant in the early 1980s. Together, they had three children.
Tragedy struck in 2019 when Lundeen was fatally stabbed by their son, Cameron, at their California home. Police shot Cameron dead, claiming self-defense after assessing him as a threat. Ely later filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the officers, though the court ruled in favor of the police.
Ely passed away at his home in Los Alamos, Santa Barbara, on September 29. Announcing his death on Instagram, his daughter described him as a hero, adding: "He was an actor, writer, coach, mentor, family man, and leader... To me, he hung the moon."
Atif Aslam Concert / Venue Approval Pending, Tickets Sell Out
Bangladeshi fans eagerly awaiting Atif Aslam's November 29 concert in Dhaka
Pakistani musician Atif Aslam performed at Bashundhara Sports Complex in the capital in April this year. He is coming to Dhaka to hit the stage once again.
Atif Aslam will participate in the 'Magical Night 2.0' concert organized at the Bangladesh Army Stadium on November 29.
The concert has been left in limbo—not only due to pending venue approval but also because of a massive data breach that has exposed the personal information of over 5,000 ticket-holders.
'Triple Time Communications' organization has informed this on their Facebook page.
On the other hand, an officer in charge of the Army Stadium confirmed to the media that permission was not received and said that the organizing authority of the event had appealed to us. After the application, the official work is going on. They have not been permitted to the Army Stadium yet.
Apart from Atif, another Pakistani young artist Abdul Hannan, Bangladeshi Tahsan Khan, and the band Kaktal are scheduled to perform in the 'Magical Night 2.0' concert.
However, if everything goes well, the concert will start on November 29 at five o'clock in the afternoon at the Bangladesh Army Stadium. The gates will be open for visitors from 1 pm.
Meghna Accused of Sexual Harassment Against Rajpal Yadav
Bollywood actresses are often victims of sexual harassment. Sometimes by an actor or a producer, sometimes by someone else associated with showbiz. Day by day such behavior towards actresses seems to be increasing in the industry. Comedy actor Rajpal Yadav of West Bengal has been accused of sexual harassment by the popular actress Meghna Halder.
Recently, in an interview with the Indian media, this Tollywood actress told about such an experience that happened to her.
The actress said Meghna went to shoot a movie in Mumbai. The actress was wearing a skirt that day. During the shot, co-actor Rajpal Yadav suddenly started touching her thigh. He immediately responded and slapped the actor.
Meghna said, the next day when I went to the floor it was a terrible experience. In one scene Rajpal was supposed to pull me by the throat. In that scene, Rajpal pulls so hard that his throat starts to tighten. Rajpal claimed that he put his hand on the thigh as a joke. But does anyone do this as a joke?
Not only in Bollywood, Meghna slapped an actor in Tollywood. Although she kept the incident a secret, she revealed the matter of slapping her co-actor. The actress said that the incident took place on the shooting floor of the serial 'Tithir Atithi'.
Incidentally, Meghna has been working in showbiz for two decades. She has been associated with acting since childhood. Bengali serials, movies, or commercials - the actress has roamed in almost all mediums. Meghna has worked with top heroes of Tollywood including Prosenjit, Jeet, and Dev.
