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3 months ago

Financial Emergency: Kangana Ranaut reveals why she was forced to sell her ₹32 crore Mumbai office

Days after her co-production and maiden solo directorial Emergency's release was stalled, actor-filmmaker Kangana Ranaut sold off her Mumbai bungalow, used as the office of her production house Manikarnika Films, for ₹32 crore. Kangana Ranaut sold bungalow in Bandra's Pali Hill for ₹ 32 crore What Kangana said “Naturally, my film was supposed to release. Taking to X, Kangana wrote …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Ja bhabhi ja’: Crowd at Varanasi’s Manikarnika Ghat throw water at couple during Holi

Hindustan Times

Holi was celebrated on March 25 with much pomp and fervour. Unfortunately, a few disturbing videos have also surfaced online, including one that shows a couple being harassed at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi. The video shows the crowd throwing water at the couple at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi. They repeatedly say, “Ja bhabhi ja.” Shockingly, nobody came forward to intervene …

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1 year, 2 months ago

‘Witnessing such sights each day has a deep, scarring impact on the children at Manikarnika Ghat,’ says Radhika Iyengar, author of Fire on the Ganges

The Hindu

Caste is a living reality in India. Debut author Radhika Iyengar gives an in-depth picture of the life of one such community, the Doms of Banaras, without whom moksha is not considered possible by some Hindus. Will it be fair to say, ‘Fire on the Ganges’ is a comment on social oppression in the name of religion? At the same …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Kangana Ranaut reacts to Karan Johar saying he's excited to watch her film upcoming Emergency: 'I am scared now'

Hindustan Times

Karan Johar had spoken about Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film Emergency at a recent event. Karan had said, "Emergency is being made and I am excited to watch it.” Emergency features Kangana as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and will be released in November 2023. Kangana says she is scared A person reacted to Karan Johar's recent statement about Kangana's …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Zeeshan Ayyub reveals he and Kangana Ranaut haven't spoken since Manikarnika: 'I discovered political differences…’

Hindustan Times

Actor Zeeshan Ayyub in a recent interview opened up about his difference of opinion with Kangana Ranaut. Zeeshan on Kangana Ranaut Talking to Lallantop, Zeeshan said, "Her politics weren’t as clear during Manikarnika… She called me to her house, told me about the role, said it was a five-day job. After I discovered these political differences, we haven’t met.” Zeeshan …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Kashi's 'green farewell' to dead: Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat to soon get eco-friendly crematoriums

Firstpost

As part of the redevelopment plan, the state government will establish environmentally friendly crematoriums, known as ‘greenatoriums,’ at the historic Manikarnika Ghat The Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh is known as the world’s largest cremation ground, and holds religious significance to Hindus. As part of the redevelopment plan, the state government will establish environmentally friendly crematoriums, known as “greenatoriums,” …

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1 year, 5 months ago

‘Green’ Farewell for the Dead: Varanasi’s Manikarnika Ghat to Soon Have Eco-friendly Cremation Chambers

News 18

Manikarnika Ghat, one of the oldest ghats in Varanasi, will soon have a “greenatorium” that uses an eco-friendly method of combining wood and electricity inside a chamber to cremate bodies. Plans for Manikarnika Ghat, the world’s largest cremation ground The Uttar Pradesh government said it has hired an agency, Planner India, to give a makeover to the cremation grounds in …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Kangana Ranaut film was jingoistic and pathetic: Ketan Mehta slams Manikarnika

Hindustan Times

In a recent interview, filmmaker Ketan Mehta criticised Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. Ketan Mehta and Kangana's film did not work out In 2015, after the release of his Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Manjhi – The Mountain Man, Ketan Mehta announced a film on Rani Lakshmi Bai and decided to cast Kangana Ranaut as the Queen of Jhansi. Ketan Mehta …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Ankita Lokhande opens up on not getting films after Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: 'Can't go and ask'

India TV News

Ankita Lokhande is one of the most prominent actresses in the television industry. Ankita made her Bollywood debut with Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and later starred in Baaghi 3. She said, "Aisa nahi tha kabi ki mujhe bohot scripts aa rahi hain and I’m leaving these, because market bohot alag hai bahar ka, nobody is coming to …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Masan Holi 2023: How 50,000 'Holi Ghosts' Celebrate Lord Shiva at Kashi's Cremation Grounds

News 18

Said to be one of the most sacred cremation grounds, the Harishchandra Ghat in Varanasi was drenched in festivities on Friday after saints, seers and other devotees of Lord Shiva thronged the ghat to take part is one of the most peculiar traditions of playing Holi with the ashes and remains of the pyre. Pawan Chowdhary, one of the organisers …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Sonu Sood on Aap Ki Adalat: Actor opens up on why he left Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika

India TV News

Sonu Sood on Aap Ki Adalat: The Bollywood actor, who was hailed as a 'hero' on social media for the exemplary work he did for hundreds of migrants amid the coronavirus crisis, faced tough questions from India TV Editor-in-Chief and Chairman Rajat Sharma in his much-loved and popular show, Aap Ki Adalat. Sonu Sood was part of Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Ankita Lokhande shares videos from Pavitra Rishta's sets, says ‘tootne wala hai’

Hindustan Times

Actor Ankita Lokhande, who started her career with Zee TV's show Pavitra Rishta, shared a series of videos on her Instagram account. Ankita Lokhande shares video of Pavitra Rishta set. Ankita and Sushant Sigh Rajput fell in love on the sets of Pavitra Rishta, which aired from 2009 to 2014 on Zee TV. After her debut with Pavitra Rishta, Ankita …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Kangana Ranaut defends herself after Dhaakad failure at the box office

Hindustan Times

Actor Kangana Ranaut took to her Instagram stories and shared an article that quotes her as the ‘box office queen of India’. 2021 I gave the biggest film of my career Thalaivii which came on OTT and was a huge success.” Kangana Ranaut as agent Agni in Dhaakad. And it’s not over yet…I have great hopes with it.” Directed by …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Kangana Ranaut turns 35: A chic look-book from Manikarnika actor's Instagram

Firstpost

As Kangana Ranaut gears up to celebrate her 35th birthday, here is a sneak peek into her Instagram gallery Kangana Ranaut turns 35 today, 23 March. Known for portraying strong female characters in women-centric films, she has also received many awards including four National Award for Best Actress as well as the Padma Shri for her contribution to the film …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Kangana Hid Facts in Passport Renewal Case: Javed Akhtar to HC

The Quint

The Bandra police had registered the FIR against Kangana Ranaut and her sister Rangoli Chandel for hateful tweets and sedition. The Bombay HC disposed two applications regarding passport renewal by Kangana. During an earlier hearing, a Bench ruled that the passport office would take an expeditious decision regarding her passport renewal once 'factual inconsistencies' in the application were corrected. In …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Kangana Ranaut channels her inner Barbie with all pink airport look. See pics

Hindustan Times

Kangana Ranaut has been quite busy trying to get a hold of her passport, and you best believe that as soon as the Manikarnika actor got her hands on her passport, she was on her way to the airport all ready to jet off. The 34-year-old actor who is usually spotted heading to the airport in her classic airport look …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Kangana Ranaut to direct Indira Gandhi film Emergency, says no one can do it better

India Today

Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday announced her next directorial venture. KANGANA RANAUT TO DIRECT EMERGENCY After directing Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Kangana Ranaut will be helming India's former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's biopic Emergency. KANGANA ABOUT EMERGENCY In an earlier statement, Kangana Ranaut had clarified that Emergency is not a biopic, but a political drama. To be precise, it is …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Kangana Ranaut remembers Rani Laxmi Bai on her death anniversary: 'Main apni Jhansi nahin dungi'

India TV News

As June 18 marks the death anniversary of Rani Laxmi Bai, Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut took to social media on Friday to pay tribute to the late Indian freedom fighter. Rani Laxmi Bai, popularly known as Queen of Jhansi, had played an important role during India's first war of independence. Remembering her iconic roar which shook British empire -- 'Main …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Unearthing the story of the sand burials on the banks of the Ganga

The Hindu

Backin 2017, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi indulged in “ shamshan - kabristan ” rhetoric at an election rally in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, little would he have known that his words would return to haunt him. Pandit Deepak Malviya said: “The municipal authorities opened Saamne Ghat so that the bodies from out of the city do not come to Banaras …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Fudging the death count in Varanasi

The Hindu

“FOR every COVID death noted in official records, there are at least five that are not recorded, either by design or by default.” This is how social activist and political observer Ravinder Kumar, who heads the Rashtriya Mukti Morcha, known for its many legal battles against corruption in high places, sums up the COVID-19 situation in Uttar Pradesh. The district …

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3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 deaths in Varanasi: Govt data says 227 died last month, but Manikarnika Ghat officials report 1,500 cremations in one April week alone

Firstpost

District officials in Modi’s constituency either blamed private hospitals of under-reporting deaths or claimed most of those brought to be cremated or interred in Varanasi were from some other part of Uttar Pradesh. A member of the ‘Dom Samaj’ family, who looks after setting up pyres, said, “The number of bodies at our ghat increased from 8 April and carried …

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3 years, 7 months ago

No hate speech: Anand Bhushan, Rimzim Dadu vow to never dress Kangana Ranaut

Hindustan Times

Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter account was recently permanently suspended for “repeated violation of Twitter rules” after the Manikarnika actor posted several videos and tweets that promoted "hateful conduct and abusive behavior" and flouted the microblogging site's code of conduct. Kangana Ranaut A Twitter spokesperson clarified in a statement,"We've been clear that we will take strong enforcement action on behavior that has …

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3 years, 7 months ago

From Hema Malini to Madhuri Dixit, This is How Celebs are Celebrating Maharashtra Day

News 18

Besides Labour Day, May 1 is also celebrated as Maharashtra Day since it marks the formal recognition of the state. pic.twitter.com/Sw6cV9Z6af— Hema Malini May 1, 2021 Bollywood’s dancing diva Madhuri Dixit also expressed her wishes for the day on Twitter. महाराष्ट्रदिनाच्या सर्व महाराष्ट्र वासीयांना मनापासुन कोटी कोटी शुभेच्छा 🙏🏻सर्वानी घरी रहा आणि स्वतःची आणि कुटुंबाची काळजी घ्या.— Madhuri Dixit Nene …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Kangana Ranaut Really Put Her Heart and Soul in Manikarnika: Prasoon Joshi on Her National Award Win

News 18

Kangana Ranaut on Monday was announced as the winner of the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performances in Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi and Panga. Noted poet, lyricist, and writer Prasoon Joshi, who penned the dialogues and songs of Manikarnika, is all praise for the actress, who has previously won the National Film Awards three times. I’m …

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Financial Emergency: Kangana Ranaut reveals why she was forced to sell her ₹32 crore Mumbai office

‘Ja bhabhi ja’: Crowd at Varanasi’s Manikarnika Ghat throw water at couple during Holi

‘Witnessing such sights each day has a deep, scarring impact on the children at Manikarnika Ghat,’ says Radhika Iyengar, author of Fire on the Ganges

Kangana Ranaut reacts to Karan Johar saying he's excited to watch her film upcoming Emergency: 'I am scared now'

Zeeshan Ayyub reveals he and Kangana Ranaut haven't spoken since Manikarnika: 'I discovered political differences…’

Kashi's 'green farewell' to dead: Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat to soon get eco-friendly crematoriums

‘Green’ Farewell for the Dead: Varanasi’s Manikarnika Ghat to Soon Have Eco-friendly Cremation Chambers

Kangana Ranaut film was jingoistic and pathetic: Ketan Mehta slams Manikarnika

Ankita Lokhande opens up on not getting films after Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: 'Can't go and ask'

Masan Holi 2023: How 50,000 'Holi Ghosts' Celebrate Lord Shiva at Kashi's Cremation Grounds

Sonu Sood on Aap Ki Adalat: Actor opens up on why he left Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika

Ankita Lokhande shares videos from Pavitra Rishta's sets, says ‘tootne wala hai’

Kangana Ranaut defends herself after Dhaakad failure at the box office

Kangana Ranaut turns 35: A chic look-book from Manikarnika actor's Instagram

Kangana Hid Facts in Passport Renewal Case: Javed Akhtar to HC

Kangana Ranaut channels her inner Barbie with all pink airport look. See pics

Kangana Ranaut to direct Indira Gandhi film Emergency, says no one can do it better

Kangana Ranaut remembers Rani Laxmi Bai on her death anniversary: 'Main apni Jhansi nahin dungi'

Unearthing the story of the sand burials on the banks of the Ganga

Fudging the death count in Varanasi

COVID-19 deaths in Varanasi: Govt data says 227 died last month, but Manikarnika Ghat officials report 1,500 cremations in one April week alone

No hate speech: Anand Bhushan, Rimzim Dadu vow to never dress Kangana Ranaut

From Hema Malini to Madhuri Dixit, This is How Celebs are Celebrating Maharashtra Day

Kangana Ranaut Really Put Her Heart and Soul in Manikarnika: Prasoon Joshi on Her National Award Win