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The Hindu
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
A mehfil of ghazals, songs and thumris with Pratibha Singh Baghel in Hyderabad
A musical treat awaits ghazal lovers in Hyderabad, as singer Pratibha Singh Baghel brings her concert Dastaan-E-Ghazal to the city. She will be joined by her ensemble of accomplished musicians: Deepak Pandit on violin and music arrangement, Prashant Sonagra on tabla, Atul Raninga on keyboard, Swaranjay Dhumal on handsonic, and Rahul Dev and Susant Singh on bass and electric guitar. Pratibha is set to present a rich repertoire of ghazals, thumris, and other melodic compositions. Soulful journey The two-hour-and-fifteen-minute concert includes iconic ghazals popularised by legends such as Begum Akhtar and Jagjit Singh, along with original compositions by Pratibha herself — including her favourites Mere Humnafaz Mere Humnawa and Mujhe Dost Banaake Dagaa Na De. 'I'm excited to be back in Hyderabad for a show,' says Pratibha, who last performed in the city two years ago. After Hyderabad, Dastaan-E-Ghazal heads to Pune on June 28, with a similar set list and the addition of a few Marathi songs. 'The city does influence the selection,' says Pratibha. 'Hyderabad has a rich musical culture, so we curate accordingly.' Known for her versatility across ghazals, thumris and Bollywood playback, Pratibha says, 'I don't try too hard — I just connect to the emotion of the song and give it what it needs.' Up next, she is collaborating with the Vienna Symphony on a ghazal album. Pratibha Singh Baghel performs as part of Dastaan-E-Ghazal at Shilapakala Vedika on June 21; 7 pm onwards
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pratibha Ranta: I'm in the film industry because of my papa
Coming from Shimla and raised in a family of farmers, Pratibha Ranta has had an humble upbringing, and in our Father's Day special series, she says that her father Rajesh Ranta instilled that humility in her in every aspect of life. 'My father has been the biggest inspiration in my life. I have seen him work very hard to earn a good living for us. To give us a good lifestyle, my parents sacrificed a lot, including leaving us with our grandparents so that he could earn for us, and I feel so grateful for it,' the actor says. Pratibha Ranta, who got widespread acclaim after her work in Laapataa Ladies, also credits her father for inculcating the love for films in her. 'He loves watching movies and today, if I am in this industry, it's all because of my papa. He used to bring CDs for us at home and that inspired me a lot to venture into this world,' she says, as her father adds: 'I have seen her passion for performing since she was a child as she was so into dancing since she was two-year-old.' Describing their bond, Rajesh says, 'Our relationship is such that main uske bola bina hi uski mann ki baat samajh jata hun.' As she agrees to it, Pratibha says, 'He has always pampered me. Main bachpan mein bahut zidd karti thi but he would make sure all my wishes were met. My father also loves photography a lot and I was always his muse. He has documented my whole childhood. But now, I feel parenty towards my parents. I want to give them everything, so the roles have somewhat reversed.' The proud father shares that the film industry seemed a far-fetched world in the background they lived in, but Pratibha's success changed his perspective. 'While I was worried when she moved to Mumbai to follow her passion, the day she got her first lead role in a TV show, I felt so proud. The things which we couldn't have even dreamed of, she achieved that,' he says, as Pratibha adds that she could follow her passion because he taught her how to be independent from a very young age. 'He gave me an independent upbringing, teaching me how to survive on my own. But I have always known that if I am ever in a difficult situation, he will be there to save me.' Proud of her daughter's success, Rajesh says, 'Pura Himachal Pratibha ki kamyaabi pe garv kar raha hai, aur usse badi mere liye garv ki koi baat nahi hai.' However, the actor feels happier being considered her father's daughter. 'It feels very nice when people complement me in front of him, but I love that I am known by my father's name. That is my biggest achievement as the people close to me always call me 'Rajesh ki beti'.'
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Pratibha Ranta shares how nature helps her relieve stress
Actress Pratibha Ranta, who is known for her work in 'Laapataa Ladies', is a nature-lover, and turns to nature to shed off the anxiety or stress. The actress has found some time off from her busy schedule to spend some peaceful moments with nature. Being a Pahadi since birth, the actress indulged in serene moments at the farm, and was seen watering the plants at a plush greenery. She took to her social media handle to share a video of the same, and she couldn't help but reflect back to the nature of her grounded character, Jaya, from 'Laapataa Ladies'. Speaking about finding her way back to her roots, Pratibha said, 'There are times when busy schedules get to me, and I believe that the best way to calm myself from life's stresses is to be one with nature. It's like food for my soul'. She further mentioned, 'It has helped me rejuvenate myself for quite some time, and I do find solace amid the greenery, simply by watering plants, or looking after the flowers, farming - just being at the greenland. And very frequently do I look forward to take some time off to spend it here. It's absolutely beautiful'. While she takes some time off her work, she is gearing up for an upcoming project. Though the details of the same are kept under wraps for now, it is directed by Anubhuti Kashyap and will see Pratibha share the screen space with Konkona Sensharma for the first time. Considering that Pratibha has established herself as a promising star, it would be exciting to see her alongside the talented actress.
News18
04-06-2025
- General
- News18
Bengaluru Stampede Kills 11 During RCB's IPL Celebrations: Here's What Went Wrong
Last Updated: Sources told News18 that several factors led to the chaos near Chinnaswamy Stadium There is a pall of gloom over Bengaluru. The dark clouds hovering over the city reflect the tragedy that unfolded outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where 11 people lost their lives in a stampede as thousands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans crowded the area to catch a glimpse of the team after their first-ever IPL title win. Twenty-seven others are currently undergoing treatment for grievous injuries. So, what went wrong? According to sources, several factors contributed to the chaos. The first was the massive crowd that gathered near the Chinnaswamy Stadium and the surrounding areas, far more than the police had anticipated. While the initial estimate was around 2.5 lakh people, the actual number of people who started pouring into the area for the victory celebrations, including around Vidhana Soudha, where the team was to be felicitated by the state government, nearly tripled. 'Pure frenzy' A senior police officer told News18 that the cause of the incident was 'pure frenzy". 'People did not heed our advisories or the repeated public announcements asking them to disperse. They were determined to reach the venue no matter what," the official said on condition of anonymity. 'People were rushing in droves towards the stadium, and many were pushing towards the gates. The entry gates are small. Only those with passes or tickets were allowed inside, but many had gathered simply to be part of the celebrations, without tickets," said Sandeep Prathamesh, a witness to the lathicharge that followed as the crowd went out of control. 'There were not enough policemen compared to the thousands of people standing there. It was utter chaos," said another fan who had travelled to the stadium with a ticket but was unable to enter. Another RCB fan who was at the location near the stadium, Pratibha, said that as the chants for the team grew louder, people became more desperate to enter the stadium. 'There was so much pushing. We somehow pulled out and rushed towards the closest lane near HAL. People were falling like a pack of cards due to the pushing," she observed. Anticipation of victory ride The second major factor under investigation is the planned victory procession between Vidhana Soudha and Chinnaswamy Stadium, with players aboard a bus carrying the trophy. The Bengaluru police had reportedly advised the government against holding the procession, fearing traffic jams and overcrowding. 'But what they didn't anticipate was that people would gather in such large numbers, break through barricades, and try to enter the stadium area," the source added. 'There was initially a plan to hold a procession, which we advised against. Later, after the official programme, when the team headed towards the stadium, there was complete chaos. The police could not control the crowd. It all happened in less than 15 minutes, and the stampede broke out," said another official source. Although the victory ride was later announced as cancelled by the Karnataka home minister, the message did not reach fans, who were still expecting to see their team and flooded the streets. Metro mayhem Another major aspect that was overlooked was the accessibility of the Chinnaswamy Stadium via the metro. People crowded into metro coaches and poured into the location—a scenario that was expected to an extent, but the administration was unable to manage the growing crowd. It was only after the stampede that the BMRCL decided to shut down three major metro stations—Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Park (which directly connects to Chinnaswamy), and MG Road—to prevent another tragedy. Access to the stadium was available by road as well as via metro services. There are three major metro stations that serve Chinnaswamy Stadium, and many people used them to travel to the venue. According to officials, the number of passengers exceeded expectations, and crowds continued to swell. 'The coaches were running so packed that people were stuffed beyond capacity," said an observer who could not catch the metro to travel home from the Cubbon Park station, close to the stadium. A senior BMRCL official said, 'We have temporarily stopped services and are skipping these three stations to ensure that passengers can travel home safely and prevent further overcrowding that could lead to additional issues." About the Author Rohini Swamy Rohini Swamy, Associate Editor at News18, has been a journalist for nearly two decades in the television and digital space. She covers south India for News18's digital platform. She has previously worked with More First Published: June 04, 2025, 21:20 IST
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Congress to hold ‘Samvidhan Bachao' rally in Shimla on April 25
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Pratibha Singh on Tuesday announced that a state-level "Samvidhan Bachao (Save the Constitution)" rally would be held at Ambedkar Chowk here on April 25. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The rally will be held with an aim to protect the constitutional values, said Pratibha. The state party president mentioned that the Congress state in-charge, Rajani Patil, was visiting Shimla on April 24 and she would also participate in the rally. Briefing the mediapersons after a party meeting at Rajiv Bhawan, the state Congress president said as per the party's national schedule, district-level "Samvidhan Bachao" rallies would also be held in Himachal Pradesh from May 3 to 10, assembly-level rallies from May 11 to 17, and finally, the door-to-door campaign at block level would be held from May 20 to 30. She said these events would be held for a year across the country. Earlier in the day, Pratibha Singh chaired a meeting, which was also attended by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, his deputy Mukesh Agnihotri and other ministers. Congress MLAs and party candidates in the 2022 assembly elections were also present. MSID:: 120523788 413 | Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Pratibha Singh on Tuesday announced that a state-level "Samvidhan Bachao (Save the Constitution)" rally would be held at Ambedkar Chowk here on April 25. The rally will be held with an aim to protect the constitutional values, said Pratibha. The state party president mentioned that the Congress state in-charge, Rajani Patil, was visiting Shimla on April 24 and she would also participate in the rally. Briefing the mediapersons after a party meeting at Rajiv Bhawan, the state Congress president said as per the party's national schedule, district-level "Samvidhan Bachao" rallies would also be held in Himachal Pradesh from May 3 to 10, assembly-level rallies from May 11 to 17, and finally, the door-to-door campaign at block level would be held from May 20 to 30. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She said these events would be held for a year across the country. Earlier in the day, Pratibha Singh chaired a meeting, which was also attended by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, his deputy Mukesh Agnihotri and other ministers. Congress MLAs and party candidates in the 2022 assembly elections were also present. MSID:: 120523788 413 |
