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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taali actress Sheetal Kale escapes Kedarnath crash by chance: 'Me and my family were supposed to be on that same helicopter'
Sheetal Kale, best known for her impactful portrayal of Nargis in Sushmita Sen 's Taali, has opened up about narrowly escaping the recent Kedarnath helicopter crash. The actress recently took to social media to share a chilling revelation — she and her family were supposed to be on the same helicopter that tragically crashed in Kedarnath on June 15, claiming the lives of seven people, including a child and the pilot. In an emotional Instagram story, Sheetal reflected on the incident and the twist of fate that saved her life. 'My heart goes out to all the families who lost their loved ones," she wrote. 'What's even more shocking is that me and my family were supposed to be on that same helicopter, on the same day.' The actress went on to explain how everything had been planned for the spiritual trip, but her mother's sudden illness forced them to cancel. 'At the time, I was disappointed… now, I believe it was nothing short of divine intervention. That twist of fate saved our lives," she said, adding, 'Being alive is the biggest blessing.' The ill-fated chopper reportedly crashed in the forests of Gauri Mai Khark between Gaurikund and Triyuginarayan due to poor weather conditions. The tragic accident, which occurred around 5:30 am, has left devotees and citizens across the country in shock. Sheetal Kale rose to fame with Taali, a series based on the life of transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant. She has also appeared in popular shows like Jai Chhathi Maa and Mirzapur.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shriya Pilgaonkar says Mirzapur, not Shah Rukh Khan's Fan, was her turning point: 'I'm known as Sweety Gupta to a lot of people'
Shriya Pilgaonkar , daughter of veteran actors Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar, was last seen playing a poised officer in Chhal Kapat: The Deception. In a recent interview with NDTV, the actress, who played the role of Sweety Gupta in Mirzapur, said that even though she made her debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Fan, her real breakthrough came through Mirzapur. "Although I made my Hindi film debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Fan, I think it was Mirzapur that really changed the momentum of my career in terms of the show's success. It was like doing a big commercial film, right? It's still extremely popular. I'm known as Sweety Gupta to a lot of people,' she added. Reflecting on other key moments that shaped her journey as an actor, she shared, "And after that, I think if I were to speak in terms of the scope that a part gave me, Guilty Minds—I mean, my character of the lawyer Kashaf Kazi in Guilty Minds—gave me a lot of love from critics, and I think it just gave me the scope to show what I'm capable of. Every actor really wants that, you know, when you have that much meat and that much scope to really play around, explore yourself, unravel those layers. But I've been very, very fortunate because all the parts I've played have had a certain graph and have been memorable in their own way." The actress added, "And people know me as those characters, and I think there is no bigger compliment than people calling you by the names of the characters—whether it is Sweety from Mirzapur or Madhu from Taaza Khabar—when people call me that, it makes me feel very good." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Blood cancer is taking our curious baby away from us! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo "But I would still say that, you know, it's been 10 years since I started acting, but I still approach my work with the energy, passion, and hope of a debutante, because there is so much more I want to do and prove. And I feel like I'm more ambitious than I've ever been," Shriya concluded. For the unversed, in Chhal Kapat: The Deception, Shriya plays a fierce cop. As part of her preparation for the role, she interacted with several real-life police officers in Uttar Pradesh, including ADG Padmaja Chauhan. She also learned about 1090, a women's redressal helpline run by the state police. Directed by Ajay Bhuyan, the series features an ensemble cast including Kamya Ahlawat, Ragini Dwivedi, Tuhina Das, Yahhve Sharma, Pranay Pachauri, Smaran Sahu, and Anuj Sachdeva.
Hans India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Peddhi': Ram Charan's ‘Ram Bujji' Divyendu Sharma Birthday Poster Unveiled
Global star Ram Charan's highly anticipated pan-India project, 'Peddhi', is being directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Buchi Babu Sana. The film has already created a huge buzz across the country with its first shot glimpses. With a powerful collaboration and an amazing team, 'Peddhi' is all set-to-set new standards in Indian cinema. Visionary Venkata Satish Kilaru is producing this film on a grand scale under his prestigious banner Vriddhi Cinemas, presented by leading pan-India production house Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. The film stars Bollywood actor Divyendu Sharma of 'Mirzapur' series fame in a pivotal role. Today, the makers released a special poster wishing him on his birthday. Divyendu Sharma will be seen in an interesting character named 'Ram Bujji' in this film. The poster of Divyendu Sharma is a hit, showing him in an intense look while throwing a cricket ball. The poster featuring Divyendu Sharma as 'Ram Bujji' is getting a tremendous response on social media. The character of 'Ram Bujji' in 'Peddhi' is going to be very interesting. The shooting of the film is going on at a brisk pace. Currently, a high-octane, high-budget train action episode is being shot on a massive set constructed in Hyderabad. This mind-blowing action sequence is going to be a major highlight of the film. While Janhvi Kapoor will be playing the female lead in the film, Shivraj Kumar and Jagapathi Babu will be seen in other key roles. Star DVP R Rathnavelu is handling the cinematography for the film, while Oscar-winning A R Rahman is composing the music. National Award-winning Naveen Nooli is the editor. Vinash Kolla is the production designer. The film is set to release worldwide on Ram Charan's birthday, March 27, 2026.
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
NDTV Exclusive: Shriya Pilgaonkar Calls Mirzapur"Turning Point" Of Her Career - "It Was Like Doing A Big Commercial Film"
New Delhi: Shriya Pilgaonkar, who was last seen playing a police officer in ZEE5's Chhal Kapat The Deception, recently revealed the project she considers to be the turning point in her career. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, the actress shared that Mirzapur "changed the momentum." Shriya, who played the role of Sweety Gupta in the show, said, "Although I made my Hindi film debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Fan, I think it was Mirzapur that really changed the momentum of my career in terms of the success of that show. It was like doing a big commercial film, right? It's still extremely popular. I'm known as Sweety Gupta to a lot of people." Reflecting on the other key moments that shaped her journey as an actor, she shared, "And after that, I think if I were to speak in terms of the scope that a part gave me, Guilty Minds - I mean, my character of the lawyer Kashaf Kazi in Guilty Minds - gave me a lot of critics' love and I think it just gave me scope to show what I'm capable of, and every actor really wants that. You know, when you have that much meat and that much scope to really play around, explore yourself, unravel those layers. But I've been very, very fortunate because all the parts I've played have had a certain graph and have been memorable in their own way." The actress added, "And people know me as those characters and I think there is no bigger compliment than people calling you by the names of the characters - so whether it is Sweety from Mirzapur or Madhu from Taaza Khabar - when people call me that, I think that makes me feel very good." "But I would still say that, you know, it's been 10 years since I started acting, but I still approach my work with the energy and passion and hope of a debutante, because there is so much more that I want to do and I want to prove. And I feel like I'm more ambitious than I've ever been," Shriya concluded. ICYDK, in Chhal Kapat The Deception, Shriya plays a fierce cop. As part of her prep for the role, she interacted with several real-life police officers in Uttar Pradesh, including ADG Padmaja Chauhan. She also learned about 1090, a women's redressal helpline run by the state police. Directed by Ajay Bhuyan, the series features an ensemble cast including Kamya Ahlawat, Ragini Dwivedi, Tuhina Das, Yahhve Sharma, Pranay Pachauri, Smaran Sahu, and Anuj Sachdeva. It is produced by Juggernaut Production and premiered on June 6 on ZEE5. Shriya is the daughter of veteran actors Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sheetal Kale Reveals She Was Supposed To Be On Crashed Kedarnath Helicopter: 'It Was Fate'
Last Updated: Taali actress Sheetal Kale reveals she narrowly escaped the Kedarnath helicopter crash that killed seven. 'It was divine intervention,' she says, after a last-minute cancellation. Actor Sheetal Kale, known for her powerful role as Nargis in Sushmita Sen's Taali, recently took to social media to reveal a chilling twist of fate—she and her family were meant to be aboard the same helicopter that tragically crashed in Kedarnath on June 15, claiming seven lives, including that of a child and the pilot. In a heartfelt Instagram story, Sheetal recounted the series of events that led to a last-minute cancellation of the ride. 'My heart goes out to all the families who lost their loved ones," she wrote. 'What's even more shocking is me and my family were supposed to be on that same helicopter, on the same day." The actress explained that everything was planned for the spiritual journey to Kedarnath, but her mother's sudden illness forced them to cancel. 'At the time, I was disappointed… now, I believe it was nothing short of divine intervention. That twist of fate saved our lives," she said, reflecting on the fragility of life. 'Being alive is the biggest blessing." The ill-fated chopper crashed in the forests of Gauri Mai Khark between Gaurikund and Triyuginarayan due to poor weather conditions. The tragic accident, reported around 5:30 am, has shaken many devotees and citizens across the country. Sheetal, who received recognition for her role in Taali, a show based on the life of transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant, has also featured in popular series like Jai Chhathi Maa and Mirzapur. Her emotional revelation has struck a chord with fans, serving as a poignant reminder of life's unpredictability and grace. First Published:
