Lucknow, May 24 (IANS) Large parts of Uttar Pradesh are reeling under prolonged power cuts amid intense heatwave conditions, with residents of the state’s Maharajganj, Mirzapur, and Basti districts reporting severe disruptions to daily life, agriculture and business, while Electricity Department officials attributed the crisis to rising faults and staff shortages.In Maharajganj district, residents voiced frustration over what they described as worsening outages during one of the hottest periods …
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Mumbai, May 24 (IANS) Actress Pooja Gor opened up about the changing landscape of small-town dramas on the OTT platform. Talking to IANS, she stated that the viewers are now drawn towards rooted stories that belong to the heartland.The ‘Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya’ actress also stressed that the audience, which earlier was attracted towards glamour-driven stories, now looks for characters they can relate to and projects real emotions.She was asked, “Shows like Mirzapur have changed the landscape of …
Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Actor Divyenndu Sharma opened up about his journey in Bollywood and said that starting from scratch comes with its own price, stating that it is the struggle what shapes an actor.In an exclusive conversation with IANS, the actor spoke candidly about his career, gratitude, and the importance of constantly challenging himself with different roles.“Woh jo aapne bola, woh scratch se na, woh scratch karna bahut zaruri hai. Uske peeche ek price hoti hai. Toh main wahan se start…
Lucknow, May 18 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Monday approved several key proposals related to infrastructure, healthcare, energy, urban transport and panchayat reservation in the state. The decisions are seen as significant for boosting development and investment in the state.Proposals related to metro projects in Agra and Lucknow were cleared in the cabinet. In Agra, land transfer was approved for the construction of stations and elevated secti…
Mumbai, May 16 (IANS) Saif Ali Khan shed light on how an actor ensures bringing out something unique to his every character despite working in the same genre at times.Speaking exclusively to IANS, Saif said that when one is true to themselves, a part of the uniqueness of their personality ends up reflecting in the character as well, making it refreshing. He was asked, “There are so many crime dramas across platforms. As actors, what efforts do you put in to bring out something more from your sid…
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actress Rasika Dugal, who will be seen sharing screen space for the first time with Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan in “Kartavya” revealed what it was like working with him. The ‘Mirzapur’ actress revealed that she found Saif extremely fun to work with.She also expressed her appreciation for her co-star for sustaining a successful career for more than 3 decades in such a competitive industry.Rasika said, “It’s great to have a co-actor who has a super sense of humour and is s…
Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Creator Karan Anshuman has revealed what makes his latest offering “Glory” truly interesting and hinted at the deeper layers, along with the unique element that sets the project apart. Talking about the “alpha” nature of boxing, Karan Anshuman told IANS: “Even if you see in nature, the alpha is always the one who takes care of the herd, who is responsible for their safety. I think that is important. In that, if there is violence involved, that should happen only wi…
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) He got the spotlight for playing Liquid in the 2011 “Pyaar Ka Punchnama”, but it was his role of Munna Bhaiya in “Mirzapur”, that shot him to fame. Divyenndu welcomes the reinterpretation of his roles, especially through memes. He feels meme makers possess a sharp storytelling instinct, even suggesting they could find a place in the film industry. Asked how he sees his characters being a part of meme culture and pop references, Divyenndu told IANS: “I just find it …
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Actor Divyenndu has raised questions on the popular idea of “alpha” in human behavior, calling it a misinterpreted and outdated label. Speaking about his latest show, Glory, and how boxing is often seen as an “alpha” sport, IANS asked how Divyenndu would define being an alpha. As per the 42-year-old actor, he said that such tags may make sense in the animal world, but lose relevance when applied to people.“We don’t need to use this term for humans to begin with. It…
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Divyenndu has shared his take on what he thinks “Glory” truly means to him in an industry driven by visibility and numbers. For the actor, it starts with being able to watch his own work without embarrassment. Asked what Glory is to him, Divyenndu prioritises honesty in his craft over external validation.“I guess doing the kind of work I am happy doing, if people appreciate it, that would be nice. If I can do something, go back home, sleep peacefully and happily, se…