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Shakti Anand: Acting is an art form that demands immersion, not isolation
Shakti Anand Shakti Anand recently joined Kumkum Bhagya to play Karan Luthra, a character that he previously essayed in Kundali Bhagya, which ended in December 2024. Recounting the time when he joined Kundali Bhagya replacing Shakti Arora , he says, 'When I joined the show, there was a lot of trolling, but I didn't let it affect me. My focus was clear: to portray Karan to the best of my ability.' He adds, 'I give my hundred percent to every scene. I don't wait for a big moment to deliver a great performance. For me, every scene is the most important one in my life. I don't believe in forcing people to accept me — I'd rather let my work speak for itself.' Shakti is also candid about his disinterest in the social media culture that dominates set life. 'Social media feels like a trap. I see everyone glued to their phones with earphones in, completely disconnected from their surroundings. There's hardly any real interaction on sets anymore.' On how he approaches it differently, he says, 'I prefer to sit in a different chair and observe people — the light man adjusting lights, the director explaining scenes, the camera crew setting up. There's so much to learn by just watching. Unfortunately, many don't pay attention, and that lack of involvement affects the longevity of their craft. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like BMW iX2. 100% Elétrico. BMW Saiba Mais Undo Acting is an art form that demands immersion, not isolation.' Addressing the growing trend of casting based on social media following, Shakti comments, 'Content will always be king, but it needs capable actors to do justice to it. When has a massive online following guaranteed TRPs or box-office success? It's an unfortunate phase, but I believe it will pass.'
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
All 10 Kolkata Police divisions to have cybercrime police stations
1 2 3 Kolkata: As cybercrimes and cyber threats surge across the city, Kolkata Police has begun planning "out-of-the-box" strategies to counter the menace. Besides rapidly modernizing itself and creating avenues to train more policemen with sophisticated modes of investigation, Lalbazar is also considering establishing a cybercrime police station in each of its 10 divisions. Although the exact launch date for these cyber stations is not yet determined, senior cops have initially agreed on the importance of creating these stations. Sources indicate that the process of identifying suitable buildings or locations for these stations in each division has already begun. Currently, Kolkata Police has only one cybercrime police station, located centrally at Lalbazar. Additionally, each division has a separate cyber unit that assists in solving various crimes and recovering mobile phones under the leadership of the divisional DCP. "There is no final decision yet on the role of these cyber units once the new cyber stations are established in each division. In all likelihood, these units will be expanded into full-fledged police stations. This will also solve the problem of lodging FIRs with local police stations, even as the cyber cell of the division handles the probe, leading to victims being forced to run around from one unit to another once essential recoveries are made," said a senior cop. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like BMW iX2 100% électrique BMW Voir les offres Undo Since this will entail huge manpower, the expansion is likely to occur in phases once the proposal is placed formally before the state administration and gets the necessary go-ahead, said the officers. Ever since Manoj Verma took charge as the commissioner of Kolkata, he has put a stronger emphasis on the cybercrime department, trying to return the duped amounts quickly and break the organised rackets. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
