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News18
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vivek Lagoo, Ex-Husband Of Late Actress Reema Lagoo, Passes Away At 74
Last Updated: Veteran actor Vivek Lagoo, ex-husband of Reema Lagoo, passed away at 74. His last rites will be held at Oshiwara crematorium on June 20. Veteran theatre actor Vivek Lagoo, best known as the ex-husband of late Bollywood actress Reema Lagoo, has passed away at the age of 74. According to reports, Vivek breathed his last on June 19. His funeral is scheduled to take place on June 20 at the Oshiwara crematorium in Mumbai. Vivek Lagoo was a respected figure in the Marathi theatre scene and had also made notable contributions to television and cinema. He shared a deep-rooted passion for acting with his former wife, Reema Lagoo, who earned national fame for her iconic motherly roles in films like Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! and Vaastav, as well as TV serials such as Shriman Shrimati and Naamkarann. The couple first met in 1976 during their time working at a bank and bonded over their love for theatre. They tied the knot in 1978. Despite eventually parting ways, Vivek had once described their separation as 'an understanding to restructure our lives," highlighting the mutual respect they maintained for each other even after their split. Vivek and Reema's daughter, Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul, is their only child and the sole surviving member of the family. Mrunmayee has carried forward the family's artistic legacy with distinction. A writer and director, she has worked on critically acclaimed projects such as Thappad and Scoop, establishing herself as a powerful voice in contemporary Indian storytelling. The death of Vivek Lagoo comes seven years after Reema Lagoo's sudden demise in 2017. The veteran actress passed away after complaining of chest pain shortly after wrapping up a shoot for the TV show Naamkarann. She was rushed to the hospital by Mrunmayee and her husband but succumbed to a heart attack that night. Her last rites were also held at the Oshiwara crematorium. The Lagoo family holds a special place in Indian cinema and theatre, with both Vivek and Reema being beloved figures in the performing arts community. First Published: June 20, 2025, 01:00 IST
Pink Villa
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Vivek Lagoo passes away at 74: All about Reema Lagoo's ex-husband, a veteran actor and director
Vivek Lagoo has tragically passed away. As per a report from Vickey Lalwani, the veteran actor-director took his last breath on June 19. He was 74. Hum Saath - Saath Hain and Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! actress Reema Lagoo married Vivek in 1978, and the couple went their separate ways soon after. It is known that his funeral will be held on the following morning, June 20, at the Oshiwara crematorium. The exact cause of his demise is not known yet and hasn't been revealed to the public. Who is Vivek Lagoo survived by? The couple shares a daughter named Mrunmayee Lagoo, who works as a theatre director, while also taking on roles as an actress. It is known that despite getting divorced, the couple was close until 2017 when the Maine Pyaar Kiya actress passed away from cardiac arrest at 54. She was suddenly admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital for chest pain while working on the TV series Naamkarann. Vivek Lagoo is known to have starred in multiple projects, including Godawari Ne Kaay Kele (2008), Ugly (2013), and What About Savarkar? (2015) and 31 Divas (2018). It also goes on to showcase his versatility, including contributions to TV films, Marathi shows, and more. Their daughter, Mryunmayee, is known to share heartwarming moments of her time with her father. She has worked on well-known projects, including Thappad and Hello Zindagi. Her Instagram boasts of moments of her private moments with Vivek Lagoo on dad-daughter dates. One such set of memories can be checked out below. Vivek Lagoo and wife Reema Lagoo's relationship timeline: From first meeting to divorce Previously, the actor-director spilled details on his love story with Reema Lagoo. The duo first met in 1976 while working at the same branch of a bank, and got acquainted. The couple is said to have found a common interest- theatre, which brought them closer. Their relationship turned into something major, as they decided to get married 2 years later. Their bond continued to stay strong despite a separation soon after.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Renuka Shahane raises concerns over audience shift towards OTT content: 'Very scary situation for...'
Veteran actress and filmmaker Renuka Shahane has voiced her concerns about the shifting dynamics of the Indian film industry, particularly the growing preference for OTT platforms over theatrical experiences. Reflecting on the current state of cinema, she highlighted how changing audience habits are affecting the fate of content-driven films, leaving many filmmakers and producers in a tough spot. Speaking to IANS, Shahane acknowledged that the landscape has changed drastically for filmmakers, producers, distributors, and theatre owners alike. Highlighting the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' actress noted how the compulsory halt in film production and the closure of cinema halls pushed audiences toward OTT platforms. Drawing comparisons with the pre-pandemic era, Renuka Shahane pointed out that before Covid, audiences were more willing to support a wide range of narratives — not just large-scale entertainers. 'Actually, it's a very scary situation for filmmakers and producers especially, even for distributors, theatre owners. The situation in Covid, of course, it was a compulsion. All of us had to just stop work. So, for two years, we were watching content only on OTT platforms. That's how they became so popular all over our country. But, you know, before that, I feel where our industry was concerned, Hindi film industry, I'll talk about, I'm not very well versed with any other industry, but whether it was Marathi or whether it was a Hindi film industry, a lot of narratives, which were not necessarily mass entertainers, were doing very well before the advent of Covid,' the actress explained. However, Renuka expressed concern that the audience's mindset has changed post-Covid. With many viewers now preferring to wait for films to release on streaming platforms, theatre footfall has taken a hit — especially for mid-budget or content-driven films. 'Only larger-than-life subjects are now kind of seen by people in theatres,' she said, adding that even OTT platforms are hesitant to pick up films unless they have had a theatrical release. Renuka Shahane expressed, 'A lot of families who used to regularly buy tickets and go to theatres are now waiting for films to come on OTT. Therefore, only larger-than-life subjects are being watched in theatres. For the rest, it's a very dicey situation because OTT platforms are not picking up films unless they are released theatrically.'
Hans India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Renuka Shahane raises concerns over audience shift towards OTT content
Mumbai: Veteran actress and filmmaker Renuka Shahane has voiced her concerns about the shifting dynamics of the Indian film industry, particularly the growing preference for OTT platforms over theatrical experiences. Reflecting on the current state of cinema, she highlighted how changing audience habits are affecting the fate of content-driven films, leaving many filmmakers and producers in a tough spot. Speaking to IANS, Shahane acknowledged that the landscape has changed drastically for filmmakers, producers, distributors, and theatre owners alike. Highlighting the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' actress noted how the compulsory halt in film production and the closure of cinema halls pushed audiences toward OTT platforms. Drawing comparisons with the pre-pandemic era, Renuka Shahane pointed out that before Covid, audiences were more willing to support a wide range of narratives — not just large-scale entertainers. 'Actually, it's a very scary situation for filmmakers and producers especially, even for distributors, theatre owners. The situation in Covid, of course, it was a compulsion. All of us had to just stop work. So, for two years, we were watching content only on OTT platforms. That's how they became so popular all over our country. But, you know, before that, I feel where our industry was concerned, Hindi film industry, I'll talk about, I'm not very well versed with any other industry, but whether it was Marathi or whether it was a Hindi film industry, a lot of narratives, which were not necessarily mass entertainers, were doing very well before the advent of Covid,' the actress explained. However, Renuka expressed concern that the audience's mindset has changed post-Covid. With many viewers now preferring to wait for films to release on streaming platforms, theatre footfall has taken a hit — especially for mid-budget or content-driven films. 'Only larger-than-life subjects are now kind of seen by people in theatres,' she said, adding that even OTT platforms are hesitant to pick up films unless they have had a theatrical release. Renuka Shahane expressed, 'A lot of families who used to regularly buy tickets and go to theatres are now waiting for films to come on OTT. Therefore, only larger-than-life subjects are being watched in theatres. For the rest, it's a very dicey situation because OTT platforms are not picking up films unless they are released theatrically.'
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
No rings, no roles, no rules: The freedom of Relationship Anarchy
There was a time when we danced to songs like 'Is pyaar ko main kya naam doon,' binge-watched television serials with titles like 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai,' and cried over movies like 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!' At some point, a Bollywood scene has probably left you teary-eyed with that eternal question: Main tumhari kya lagti hoon, Raj? Or Rohit? Or Deepak?advertisementSee where we're going with this?For the longest time, naming a relationship was everything. Are we friends? Best friends? Lovers? Partners?Because giving something a name made it real. It legitimised it's 2025, and not having an answer might just be the Relationship Anarchy. No, it's not a TikTok trend cooked up by commitment-phobic twenty-somethings. And no, it doesn't mean you burn all your love letters and ghost your exes in the name of chaos. It is less about breaking hearts and more about breaking the even is Relationship Anarchy?It is precisely a philosophy that rejects the conventional relationship labels.'Relationship Anarchy is a philosophy that rejects traditional, hierarchical relationship structures and societal norms. Like all anarchist principles, it emphasises individual autonomy, mutual respect and the freedom to customise relationships without regular rules or expectations,' says Ruchi Ruuh, Delhi-based relationship philosophy sees all relationships as inherently valuable, whether romantic, platonic, sexual or family. Instead of assuming roles, it invites you to co-create relationships that fit the needs of the that just polyamory with better branding?Not quite. Polyamory usually means loving more than one person, but with some structure, like having a main partner or planning things out. It's entirely possible to love more than one person deeply at the same time. Emotional intimacy, honesty, and transparency are core Anarchy takes it and author Aanya Jai breaks it down beautifully: 'RA comes from the Greek root meaning 'without ruler.' It means no one makes the rules for your relationships but you and the people involved. That's it. No scripts. No templates. Just intent.'Love, actually, is custom-built"There are as many kinds of relationships as there are people," says Jai. "Relationship Anarchy simply acknowledges that. It doesn't try to squeeze love into a ready-made box."Commitment in this world isn't about rings, cohabitation, or even exclusivity. It could be daily check-ins or showing up when it matters. Or it could be something as unspoken and fluid as sharing ramen on a rainy night and a Netflix password on the it may seem more complicated to some (which maybe it is), it's also philosophy doesn't ditch commitment; it just decouples it from traditional packaging. 'It's not about avoiding responsibility,' says Ruuh, 'it's about redefining it.'When you hear many couples, each day, breaking up due to rigid laws of relationships, Relationship Anarchy gives you the 'much-needed' alternative, the flexibility to love online validationIf you are someone who thrives on social media validation, this one might not be for you. There's no big reveal, no diamond ring, no TikTok trend. "But that's exactly the point," says Ruuh. "It isn't competing with traditional relationships. It just opts out of the performative circus."'It can feel invisible or dull in front of the traditional celebration of love, but it's the choice the love anarchists make. We see the younger generation is challenging traditional relationship models, and we see a growing acceptance around these changes. Having said that, it's not for everyone,' Ruuh further it Gen Z dodging accountability?It seems like a fair question, especially when Relationship Anarchy gets mistaken for flaky texting habits and ghosting with a philosophy. But true relationship anarchists would argue actually demands more emotional accountability,' Ruuh says. 'You can't fall back on roles or rules, you have to show up with clarity and care every time.'"Modern relationship models often romanticise exclusivity and longevity," says Aanya. "But history shows us that fluid, community-based bonds have always existed and thrived."Perhaps the best way to understand Relationship Anarchy is through stories, not definitions. Like Maya and Zayn, who weren't dating, but weren't not dating either. Their bond had no label, but it had warmth, consistency, and an unspoken understanding. It worked. Until it didn't. Until it did again. And maybe that's the biggest myth? That RA people don't do what many may assume is that the relationship philosophy doesn't let you get attached or love anyone, but that's a myth. In fact, most people who believe in the idea of Relationship Anarchy are incredibly intentional about the way they love. They're just not interested in stuffing those feelings into one-size-fits-all in a world where even monogamous marriages can turn toxic or coercive under the guise of permanence, maybe it's time we stopped romanticising any model Jai puts it, 'Every relationship model has its shadows, Relationship Anarchy included. But when we allow space for nuance, we also allow space for healing, for freedom, and for real choice advertisement
