In an exclusive interview with Mayank Shekhar, Manoj Bajpayee reflects on his evolution from 'Satya' to 'Despatch' as a Mumbaikar. His latest film, Despatch, is a gripping crime drama that explores the dark world of journalism, with Bajpayee portraying a journalist. He discusses his experience working with director Kanu Bhel, whose intense character workshops push actors to their emotional limits, often leaving them in tears and in need of therapy. Bajpayee reveals how Bhel’s uncompromising direction challenged him as an actor, helping him reach new heights in his performance in 'Despatch.'
13 January,2025 03:33 PM IST
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 is just around the corner and the people cannot contain their excitement. The markets are abuzz with Ganpati festival shopping and the pandals are getting decked up to prepare for the d-day. Each year, Ganpati pandals in Mumbai are creatively themed serving as a big tourist attraction and a treat for the eyes of the devotees. This year is no different. We visited the iconic Ganpati pandals in Mumbai to find out what themes are planned this year. Here's a tour of Khetwadi Cha Ganraj, Chinchpokli Chintamani, Mumbaicha Raja Mandal, Keshavji Naik Chawl and Malabar Hill Cha Raja and their preparations. Take a look.
28 August,2024 07:52 PM IST
India’s famous sculptor Arun Yogiraj received a grand welcome from the crowd in Bengaluru on Jan 24. Arun Yogiraj has received praises from across the country as he carved the Ram Lalla’s idol in Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Amid Jai Shri Ram chants, Yogiraj was welcomed at Bengaluru Airport. Addressing the media, Yogiraj said that he worked hard for seven months to make the idol. Wife of Ram Lalla idol sculptor, Arun Yogiraj - Vijetha on January 23 expressed joy over people’s response and love. She said that many people said that our house is a Mandir now. "We are planning to go to Ayodhya after a couple of days or so... The event yesterday was very nice. We all celebrated at home with all our relatives, friends and well-wishers. A lot of people came in, saying that our house is a Mandir now and everyone gave us blessings and love. We are very overwhelmed with the response we are getting," she said.
25 January,2024 05:55 PM IST
Arun Yogiraj, the sculptor behind Lord Ram’s idol in Ayodhya, touched down at Bangalore airport on January 24. A crowd gathered at the airport and gave him a grand welcome. Arun’s wife and his family also welcomed him at the Bengaluru airport. He was also invited to the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Ram temple and felt that he was the luckiest person in the world after making Lord Ram’s idol for Ayodhya Ram Mandir. Wife of Ram Lalla idol sculptor, Arun Yogiraj - Vijetha on January 23 expressed joy over people’s response and love. She said that many people said that our house is a Mandir now. "We are planning to go to Ayodhya after a couple of days or so... The event yesterday was very nice. We all celebrated at home with all our relatives, friends and well-wishers. A lot of people came in, saying that our house is a Mandir now and everyone gave us blessings and love. We are very overwhelmed with the response we are getting," she said.
25 January,2024 11:10 AM IST
Wife of Ram Lalla idol sculptor, Arun Yogiraj - Vijetha on January 23 expressed joy over people’s response and love. She said that many people said that our house is a Mandir now. "We are planning to go to Ayodhya after a couple of days or so... The event yesterday was very nice. We all celebrated at home with all our relatives, friends and well-wishers. A lot of people came in, saying that our house is a Mandir now and everyone gave us blessings and love. We are very overwhelmed with the response we are getting," she said post the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony that took place on 22nd January.
24 January,2024 03:29 PM IST
Each year, millions of Ganpati idols are made in numerous ganesha idol-making workshops for the Ganpati festival in India. As Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 comes close, we visited this ganpati murti-making workshop in Mumbai where one can find a range of idols in making - from the traditional clay idols which are eco-friendly to the long-lasting fiber idols. Here is how the brothers at Trumurti Arts Studio are following the generational craft of Ganpati idol-making. Take a look.
15 September,2023 06:56 PM IST
According to a 2013 Maharashtra Pollution Control Board report, large-scale immersion of PoP idols can lead to a gradual and persistent change in water quality, particularly in water bodies such as wells and ponds. But Hamrapur idol makers claim it’s difficult to work with shaadu maati. Watch Sachin Bhagat, owner of an idol-making workshop in Hamrapur explain how Covid-19, the subsequent lockdowns and the ban on PoP affected their business.
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31 July,2012 01:20 PM IST
A massive fire broke out at an electricity department workshop in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur area on Thursday. A short circuit is said to have been the reason behind the fire.
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