Dharmendra Deserves Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Hema Malini

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

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Bollywood star Hema Malini on Thursday said that her husband and renowned film star Dharmendra also deserves the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

Jaipur, Oct 3: Bollywood star Hema Malini on Thursday said that her husband and renowned film star Dharmendra also deserves the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

“Every year this award is given to an artist. I think Dharamji should too get this award. In fact, Dharmi ji should have got the award 10-15 years ago. This time Mithun has got it. He is a very good actor and person too,” the veteran actor told media persons in Kota after presenting her Durga Nritya Natika.

Earlier, this week the Dadasaheb Phalke Award was awarded to Bollywood actor Mithun Chakraborty.

The Actress added: “I am feeling quite good after coming to Kota. I never thought that the city would be so good and there would be so much greenery here. When I saw the riverfront from the plane, it looked very beautiful."

She added that whenever there is a reference to sarees, the name of Kota Doria saree comes up. “Kota is famous for sarees,” she said.

She said after the dance drama in Kota, she will be performing a Durga dance drama in Mathura.

Hema, who is an MP from Mathura, said that she had done a roadshow in Haryana ahead of the election.

"Our government has done a lot of work in that state. Our government has also done work on the environmental front. PM Modi started the campaign for plantation drive in the country. The ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign is being run in the whole country," she added.

--IANS

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When PM Modi Fulfilled Last Wishes Of Freedom Fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma, 56 Years After Independ

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

New Delhi, Oct 4: As the nation observes the birth anniversary of great freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma, here is a story on how Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an emotional and memorable tribute to the great patriot and revolutionary.

Shyamji Krishna Varma, a Gujarat-born freedom fighter played pivotal role in India’s struggle for Independence. Besides being a noted scholar in Sanskrit and other Indian languages, he founded the India House in London, which served as a leading centre of Indian nationalism outside the country, before Independence.

Shyamji Krishna Varma passed away in 1930, holding on to the hope that his ashes would return to a free and Independent India. However, his ‘last wish’ was realized only after five decades of India attaining freedom from the colonial rule.

The dream got realized in August 2003, after Narendra Modi took over the reins as Gujarat Chief Minister. The then Gujarat CM brought his ashes back from Geneva, honouring the freedom fighter's final request.

On 22nd August 2003, PM Modi reached St. George’s cemetery in Switzerland’s Geneva to collect Shyamji Krishna Varma's ashes from the Ville de Genève and the Swiss government, fulfilling the long-held wish of this patriot.

Few years later, in 2010, PM Modi also inaugurated the Kranti Peeth memorial in Mandvi, replicating the India House in London, housing statues of Shyam ji and his wife, alongside their ashes.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi paid tributes to the revolutionary freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary today.

In a social media post, PM Modi also highlighted Shyamji Krishna Varma’s unwavering spirit and dedication to the nation, emphasising that his legacy will continue to inspire generations. He said that Shyamji Krishna Varma’s revolutionary actions infused remarkable strength into the resolve for the country’s independence.

“Hundreds of salutations to the great freedom fighter and brave son of Mother India, Shyamji Krishna Verma, on his birth anniversary. With his revolutionary steps, he infused amazing power in the resolve for the independence of the country. His dedication and spirit of service towards the nation will continue to inspire every generation,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

--IANS

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‘The Legend of Hanuman's New Season Debuts On October 25

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Mumbai, Oct 4: The new season of ‘The Legend of Hanuman’ is all set for its premiere on October 25, 2024.

The official makers took it to their Instagram account and shared the announcement video for the new season.

The makers wrote the caption, "Pavanputra laut ke aa rahe hai, Panchmukhi avatar mein! Type Jai Hanuman in the comment section #HotstarSpecials #TheLegendOfHanuman, Season 5 streaming on October 25".

The new season will focus on the Panchmukhi avatar of Lord Hanuman presenting his unparalleled strength and wisdom. It will be a visual treat for its viewers that will blend with a mixture of stunning visuals and a power-packed storyline deep-rooted in themes of loyalty and bravery of Lord Hanuman.

‘The Legend Of Hanuman’ Season 5, created by Sharad Devarajan, Jeevan J. Kang and Charuvi Agrawal under the banner of Graphic India.

The series depicts how God Mahadev incarnates as Hanuman to serve Lord Rama, tracing his journey from a powerful warrior to a deity and illustrating how Hanuman became a symbol of hope in the face of darkness.

The show features the voice of Sanket Mhatre, Surbhi Pandey, Damandeep Singh Baggan, Vikrant Chaturvedi, Richard Joel, Sharad Kelkar, Rohan Jadav, Shakti Singh, Sahil Vaid, Vali, Ahiravana, Toshi Sinha, Rajesh Jolly, Aaditya Raj Sharma, Pushkar Vijay, Rohan Verma, Shailendra Pandey, Surendra Bhatia, Vikram Kochhar, Amit Deondi, Ganesh Divekar, Girish Sahdev and many others in supporting roles.

The first season premiered on January 29, 2021 with 13 episodes. Later, it was renewed for a second season with 13 episodes on July 27, 2021. A third season that consisted total six number of episodes was released on 12 January 2024.

The fourth season was announced on April 23, 2024 on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti and aired from June 5, 2024 to July 11, 2024.

‘The Legend of Hanuman’ series, is currently available for streaming on the Disney+ Hotstar platform.

--IANS

37 Killed, 151 Injured In Israeli Airstrikes On Lebanon: Ministry

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Beirut, Oct 4: The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on different areas in Lebanon over the past 24 hours reached 37 while injuries stood at 151, the Lebanese Health Ministry reported.

The ministry said that nine people were killed and 24 others injured in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, Xinhua news agency reported.

It added that two people were killed and 15 others injured in Mount Lebanon, while nine people were injured in the Baalbek Hermel governorate.

The ministry's report noted that two people were killed and 14 others wounded in the Bekaa region, while 19 were killed and 52 injured in the Nabatieh governorate.

It added that five people were killed and 37 injured in the South governorate.

Since September 23, the Israeli army has been launching an unprecedented, intensive air attack on Lebanon, dubbed "Arrows of the North," in a dangerous escalation with Hezbollah.

Since October 8, 2023, Hezbollah and the Israeli army have been exchanging fire across the Lebanese-Israeli border amid fears of a broader conflict as the war between Hamas and Israel continues in the Gaza Strip.

--IANS

Dharmendra Deserves Dadasaheb Phalke Award: Hema Malini

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