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Mumbai: Actress Sanvikaa, known for portraying Rinki in the hit streaming series Panchayat, believes the show continues to preserve its core innocence even as it evolves with each new season. 5 years ago, when season 1 of 'Panchayat' was released, the show tugged at the heartstrings of the audience owing to its simple, flavourful storytelling and the innocence of its characters. However, as the narrative progressed, many elements made their way to the show, with politics being the prominent theme since the last 2 seasons. The actress recently spoke with IANS. When asked that given the political elements picking up in the show, can the show tread away from innocence in the longer run, she said, "I don't think so. Though the key characters are competing with each other if either of them is in need, even the opposition team will come and help and support". She further mentioned, "So I think even in villages right now, though there will be opposition, though people will hate each other, but when there are crises, or like when someone needs any help, no matter how much they hate that person, they will always go and help that person". She told IANS, "So I think that innocence is not lost. It is just like being masked with the situations that people are having right now, like the politics. But if we talk about innocence, I think it's still there". Earlier, the actress had spoken up on the trajectory of character in the show through 4 seasons. She shared that it was the conscious choice of the makers to gradually unravel the layers of her character, and not in one go. In the first season of the show, Sanvikaa's character is not seen until the last sequence of the season 1 finale episode. Her character has grown over a time period, and this time around she is more hands-on and fully involved with the narrative of the show. Talking about the same, she said earlier, "I think the makers wanted it to be in such a way, where the character is slowly progressing. They never wanted to give it like in the first go itself. That's why conscious efforts have been made to show Rinky in bits and pieces only". "And, with time we are discovering who Rinky is, what she stands for and how her relations with the family and with her love life and whatever she's dealing with in her life, that is being discovered in a very slow process", she added.
Jaipur, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) For the first time in independent India, senior constitutional authorities, including former Chief Justices of India, Supreme Court judges, Chief Ministers, and Assembly Speakers, are participating in deliberations on the One Nation One Election (ONOE) proposal before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), BJP MP and JPC Chairperson P.P. Chaudhary has said. Calling the moment "historic and unprecedented," Chaudhary underlined the scale and seriousness of the consultations. Speaking exclusively to IANS, he said, "For the first time since independence, former ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Bobby Deol, who stunned everyone with his impressive performance in the blockbuster 'Animal', will be next seen in the upcoming streaming show 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' marking his another project after hugely popular 'Aashram'. The actor recently spoke with IANS ahead of the release of 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' in the BKC area of Mumbai, and shared how he became a part of the show, and what led to him sitting with Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, and the director of the show, for 7 hours. Recollecting how he was offered the show, Bobby told IANS, "Wh ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Bobby Deol, who stunned everyone with his impressive performance in the blockbuster 'Animal', will be next seen in the upcoming streaming show 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' marking his another project after hugely popular 'Aashram'. The actor recently spoke with IANS ahead of the release of 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' in the BKC area of Mumbai, and shared how he became a part of the show, and what led to him sitting with Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, and the director of the show, for 7 hours. Recollecting how he was offered the sh ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced that all electricity consumers in the state will be given free electricity up to 125... Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced that all electricity consumers in the state will be given free electricity up to 125 units every month, starting August 1. The announcement has brought smiles on the faces of people, particularly the poor and marginalised families who find it hard to foot their power bills. Many people, set to benefit from the scheme, spoke to IANS and shared their excitement and joy. They also ex ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Elnaaz Norouzi, who is known for her work in 'Sacred Games', 'Tehran' and others, recently exited the reality streaming show 'The Traitors'. After stepping out of the show, the actress is "overwhelmed with all the love that she has been receiving, of late. Elnaaz's journey on the show became one of the most talked-about -- and now, one of the most cherished. Talking about the response, the actress said in a statement, "I'm honestly overwhelmed... I never imagined this kind of love. The messages, the DMs, the edits every word has touched me deeply. I g ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami, who missed out on a place in India's squad for the England tour, has been named in Bengal's expanded list of 50 probables for the upcoming domestic season, according to ESPncricinfo. Shami could potentially be a part of the East Zone in the season-opening Duleep Trophy, which kicks off on August 28, which could mark his return to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old, who has 64 Tests, 108 ODIs and 25 T20Is appearances under his belt, hasn't featured for India since the Champions Trophy, which concluded in March earlier this year ...Read More >
R. Madhavan, after captivating audiences with romantic roles, now stars in 'Aap Jaisa Koi' alongside Fatima Sana Shaikh, exploring mature love. Reflecting on his career, Madhavan acknowledges the changing landscape of romance in cinema and hints at transitioning to age-appropriate characters. R. Madhavan, widely acknowledged for his adaptability as an actor, first entered the Hindi film industry in 2001 with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (RHTDM). Though the movie did not generate major success at th ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) A fresh political debate has emerged over the implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Budget Session of Parliament has been extended to facilitate its rollout. The law, enacted in 2023, provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures, but is currently linked to delimitation and is expected to come into effect by 2029. Leaders from the Shiv Sena and Shiv Sena(UBT) on Monday welcomed the move, urging the government to expedite its implementation. However, opposition parties, including Cong ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 6: Veteran actress Neena Gupta, who plays the feisty Manju Devi in the hit series 'Panchayat,' made a surprising revelation, the script for season 5 has already been leaked! In a candid moment during our conversation with the cast before the release of 'Panchayat-4' , IANS revealed an upcoming twist from the series for season 5 -- and upon hearing it, Neena Gupta laughed and admitted that the script has already been leaked. We asked the cast before the release of season-4 , "In this season, there are three burning questions fans are eager to know. First, who will win the election ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Kay Kay Menon, who is gearing up for the release of the upcoming season of the hit streaming show 'Special Ops', has lauded show creator Neeraj Pandey for fleshing out perfectly mounted characters in all his projects. Kay Kay Menon recently spoke with IANS, and said that a well carved out antagonist in Neeraj Pandey's projects are constant given films like 'A Wednesday', 'Special 26', 'Baby', 'Khakee: The Bihar Chapter' and others. Naturally, with cyber warfare being the key theme in the second season, 'Special Ops' is no different. The actor told IANS, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Soni Razdan, who essays the role of legendary Kashmiri singer Raj Begum in the recently released streaming film 'Songs of Paradise', has said that there was no major departure from what her younger counterpart Saba Azad had done for the same role in the film. 'Songs of Paradise' is inspired by the life of Padma Shri awardee, Raj Begum, and the lead character is portrayed by Saba Azad and Soni Razdan across two time periods. The veteran actress recently spoke with IANS during the promotional campaign of the film, and deconstructed her process. She said t ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Rajat Bedi, who made his comeback with the Aryan Khan directorial 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', has shared an interesting anecdote from the shooting of 'Partner', in which he shared the screen with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Rajat recently spoke with IANS as he celebrated the success of 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', and his comeback. Recollecting the incident, he shared how Salman Khan burst out laughing when he saw him for the first day on shoot of 'Partner'. He told IANS, "I have family ties with Salman Khan. Salim sahab (Salman's father) knew my fat ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Social media personality Anshula Kapoor, who is also the sister of Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, has made it official with her man, Rohan Thakkar. On Thursday, she took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures, capturing the moments when Rohan put a ring to her finger, and what followed after. She also penned a long note in the caption detailing the proposal. She wrote, "We met on an app. Started talking on a random Tuesday at 1.15AM. We spoke until 6am that morning. And somehow, even back then, it felt like the beginning of something that mattered. 3 ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein Season 2 delves into a mix of crime, love, obsession, and murder. Tahir's portrayal focuses on a man caught in a spiral of danger and desperation. His character reflects the transformation of an ordinary man pushed to the brink by external threats and inner struggles. As the stakes rise and the lines between love and obsession blur, the series unfolds with suspense, emotion, and unexpected twists. Tahir Raj Bhasin opens up on Yeh Kaali Kaali Aankhein Season 2; says, "Delivering a hit franchise is truly an amazing feeling" Tahir said, "I'm truly humbled and grateful f ...Read More >
Actor Raghuvir Yadav, who plays Brij Bhushan Dubey in "Panchayat", has decoded the real reason behind "Panchayat" being so loved. He said it's India, in its truest form as it showcases everyday stories of small towns, told with so much heart. Raghubir said: "It's incredible how Panchayat has resonated with everyone -- children, young adults, elders -- across villages, cities, and even overseas. When I was in Australia for a play, people of all ages came up to talk about the show." "At first, I ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sanvikaa, who essays the role of Rinki in the superhit streaming series 'Panchayat', feels that as the show progresses with subsequent seasons, it holds on to its innocence which is one of the show's core values. 5 years ago, when season 1 of 'Panchayat' was released, the show tugged at the heart-strings of the audience owing to its simple, flavourful storytelling and the innocence of its characters. However, as the narrative progressed, many elements made their way to the show, with politics being the prominent theme since the last 2 seasons. The act ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 16 (PTI) Actor Aasif Khan, known for appearing in popular series "Panchayat" and "Pataal Lok", is on the road to recovery after suffering a heart attack, a source said. The actor is currently recuperating at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. "He suffered a heart attack. He is in the hospital," a source close to the actor said on Tuesday. Khan took to Instagram and said he is recovering well and thanked his fans and followers for their love and support. "Over the past few hours I've been dealing with some health issues that required hospitalisation. I'm grateful to share that I'm now ...Read More >
Hyderabad: International Asteroid Day (IAD) is observed on June 30 every year to raise public awareness of asteroids and the importance of defending Earth against potential threats from the asteroid belts. This day has been sanctioned by the United Nations. Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the sun. Even though these rocky remnants are the leftovers from the formation of our solar system that occurred about 4.6 billion years ago, they still orbit around the sun like planets. There are lots of asteroids in our solar system, and most of them live in the main asteroid belt, which is ...Read More >
The Traitors (India) Winner: Karan Johar's reality show "The Traitors" has wrapped up its first season with a dramatic finale. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, the show blended suspense, betrayal, and strategy, keeping audiences hooked from start to finish. Two Winners, One Final Traitor In a surprising twist, the show crowned not one, but two winners. Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther emerged victorious after successfully identifying and voting out the last remaining traitor, comedian Harsh Gujral. With their sharp instincts and calm under pressure, the duo won the hearts of viewers and walked ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Viineet Kumar Siingh, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming show 'Rangeen', has said the show explores the complexities of life. He also said that the show captures those in-between emotions love, pain, shame, hope, making it a unique proposition for the audience on OTT. The actor has previously played notable characters in movies such as 'Gangs of Wasseypur', 'Chhaava', 'Ugly', 'Jaat' and 'Superboys of Malegaon'. He is now back with his 4th project of this year with the master story teller Kabir Khan. Talking about the show, he to ...Read More >