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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Zeenat Aman remembers first on-screen kiss with Shashi Kapoor that caused an ‘uproar' but was ‘quite chaste'
Zeenat Aman had appeared in a few popular films before she got to play Rupa in Raj Kapoor's Satyam Shivam Sundaram, where she starred with Shashi Kapoor. In a recent post on her Instagram, Zeenat, once again, shared an anecdote from the shoot of the film but this time, she spoke about her co-star Shashi, who she had a massive crush on as a teenager. Zeenat shared the clip of her first on-screen kiss, that was featured in this film, and said that while there was quite an 'uproar' about the kiss, Shashi ensured that she was comfortable during the shoot. Zeenat shared, 'I chose to share this clip with you for two reasons. Firstly, it was a big moment in my career. It was my first on screen kiss, and though it caused an uproar at the time, it's actually quite chaste. I truly did not have a moment of discomfort while shooting it. Secondly, because schoolgirl Zeenat would be thrilled by the audacity of this post, and the realisation that a schoolgirl crush can actualise even if only for celluloid.' Zeenat also shared in the same caption that she first met Shashi at her boarding school in Panchgani where the actor visited with his theatre group. She said that he was 'was every Indian schoolgirl's fantasy' including her. 'The first time I saw him, I was still in boarding school. He came to Panchgani with the members of the Shakespeareana theatre company (including his future wife Jennifer) to perform Shakespeare! And my goodness, he had the girls in a swoon,' she wrote. ALSO READ | Kesari Chapter 2: Akshay Kumar's courtroom drama accidentally exposes Bollywood's handling of sexual misconduct A post shared by Zeenat Aman (@thezeenataman) She shared that it just so happened that when she lived in Mumbai before she became an actor, Shashi lived in the same neighbourhood, and she, along with her other friends, would wait to catch a glimpse of the star. 'As my luck would have it, Shashi was a south Bombay resident and lived not too far down the road from me. Now neighbours talk, and word soon got around that 'THE' Shashi Kapoor had the daily habit of an evening perambulation at 6pm on the dot. My girl friends and I, quite in the tizzy of youth, spent an entire winter break convincing our parents we needed fresh air and that a sunset walk was necessary for our good health. Of course, all we were hoping for was a glimpse of the movie star in his shorts.' She shared that they eventually worked in many films together – Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Roti, Kapada Aur Makaan, Chori Mera Kaam, and Vakil Babu – and she found him to be a 'cheeky, intelligent and charming man.' 'He was quick with both quip and smile,' she said. She concluded her note by writing, 'He was a warm and wonderful man, and it is truly special to see his legacy alive and thriving in my neighbourhood in the form of Prithvi Theatre.' In an earlier post, Zeenat had shared that after she was cast for the film, Raj Kapoor's wife Krishna Kapoor, gave her a handful of gold coins.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
RSS Sevikas highlight role of women in nation-building
1 2 Gorakhpur: Asserting that women are taking on an increasingly pivotal role in the country's progress, Rashtriya Sevika Samiti (RSS) Kshetra Prachaarika Shashi on Tuesday said that daughters today are actively contributing to both the protection and development of the nation. She was addressing participants at a 15-day training camp being conducted by the Samiti for women hailing from 25 districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Over 300 uniformed Sevikas took part in a spirited path sanchalan (route march) on Tuesday evening, beginning from Mahatma Gandhi Inter College and passing through key city landmarks including Town Hall, Kachahari Chowk, Golghar, and Bank Road. The march drew widespread support, with citizens and social organizations showering flower petals and chanting slogans such as "Bharat Mata Ki Jai." In her address prior to the event, Shashi highlighted the camp's focus on developing the physical, mental, and intellectual capabilities of participants. "In today's era, daughters are second to none. Women must embody both strength and maternal values to shoulder their dual responsibilities—toward their families and the nation," she said. Senior functionaries of the Samiti, including Sunita Haldekar and Seeta Akka, as well as RSS Goraksh Prant sanchalak Mahendra Agrawal, were present on the occasion. The training camp and the march reflect the Rashtriya Sevika Samiti's efforts to empower women and strengthen their role in societal and national development.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Time of India
2 Charred To Death As E-Rick Being Charged Catches Fire
New Delhi: Two men, including a 55-year-old, died after a fire broke out when an e-rickshaw was being recharged in east Delhi's Dilshad Garden late on Sunday night. The deceased were identified as Shashi and Ballu. Police received information about the fire in Tahirpur Kodi Colony around 11.39pm on Sunday. The cops described the building where the incident took place as a ground floor and three upper floors built on an approximately 25 sq yard plot. "The fire had broken out on the ground floor of the house. Head constable Rajkumar acted promptly and evacuated a woman named Meera Devi," a police officer said. After the fire service extinguished the flames, the bodies of Shashi, 25, an e-rickshaw driver, and Ballu, 55, a vagabond who occasionally drove e-rickshaws, were discovered. They were sent to the hospital to ascertain the cause of death. Two e-rickshaws were also found scorched. Police said that the charging point was illegal. "Inquiries revealed that e-rickshaws were being recharged on the ground floor of the house. The fire was caused by a short circuit," the officer revealed. Shashi lived in the house with his parents and three brothers. A case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita's sections 106(1) (causing death by negligence) and 287 (negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter) has been registered at Nand Nagri police station. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Investigation is in progress and the crime team and the forensics team have scoured the spot for clues. Anurag, Shashi's brother, claimed the fire was triggered by a short circuit in the electrical board. He said the malfunction caused the inverter to catch fire, which quickly spread and burnt a motorcycle parked nearby. "My brother worked as a bus conductor, but more recently, he had started earning a living by driving an e-rickshaw," said Anurag. He added, "Ballu, who had no permanent residence, occasionally accompanied my brother on rides in the e-rickshaw. At night, Ballu usually slept on the ground floor with Shashi. At the time of the fire too, they were together." Anurag explained that after the flames started spreading, the tenants present in the building managed to escape safely. His elderly mother was also evacuated from the premises in time. "We used to charge both our e-rickshaws outside the house because there wasn't enough space inside," he said.
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
By censuring Tharoor, Congress lost the plot
I would have thought the Congress would look upon Shashi Tharoor as a prized asset, one of its most valuable members and a source of enormous pride. But, instead, it seems to consider him a renegade, perhaps a rebel or, at least, a rascal. The leadership is not merely cold and unwelcoming to him, it seems they just don't like him. Is this jealousy? Could it be insecurity? Or might it be rivalry? Shashi, I have no doubt, threatens many Congressmen at many levels. Those who lack his sophistication and oratory could be envious. Those who are uncertain of their own success or, even, qualifications would, no doubt, feel insecure. Whilst those who believe they are as good as he is, as talented and as popular, may well see him as a rival. All three would want him cut to size, reduced in standing if not actually turfed out of the party. Now, you could, perhaps, say this is inevitable in politics or, at least, in the devious and, often, deceptive way we practise it. It's possible bright young things in other parties are treated by their peers in equivalent or, at least, not dissimilar ways. Most ambitious human beings don't like people who can outshine them. Politicians definitely fall into that category. All of that I accept and understand. And Shashi's confidently smiling, often smug, appearance can easily rankle and rile. I'm sure he makes enemies easily, if unintentionally. But to choose to target and vilify Shashi when he is out of the country, batting for India and, by all counts, doing a superlative job is inexplicable. It's also self-defeating. Neither the Congress nor its individual members emerge shining in glory. Instead, they seem petty, mean-spirited and, also, rather foolish. First, the timing is wrong. Even if Shashi had — accidentally or deliberately — forgotten or ignored the fact India has crossed the Line of Control on previous occasions in response to terror strikes by Pakistani groups, this was not the moment to correct him. Not when he is abroad. Not in public. And certainly not when he is winning the praise and applause of our countrymen. It's terrible timing on all three counts. Second, it did not strike a receptive chord within the country. Indeed, it was never likely to. An astute political party only goes public with a loud admonition if it believes that it will be met with a warm and welcome response. Quite the opposite was the case this time round. The Congress shot itself in the foot whilst Shashi won loads of sympathy, in addition to the admiration he already has in abundance. Clearly, this was 40-love Shashi. However, the most bizarre part is the Congress could have gained immeasurably in stature, whilst also teasingly embarrassing the government, if it had thought coolly and carefully, strategically and craftily, whilst acting with sagacity and, let's be honest, a little bit of guile. Instead of attacking, they should have publicly admired Shashi. 'Look', the party spokespersons should have said, at a press conference convened specially for the occasion, 'how Congress MPs like Shashi Tharoor are acquitting themselves in the service of the country. This proves Congressmen are irreplaceable. In its hour of need India cannot do without them.' That would have been a well-deserved pat on the Congress's own back. Most people would have smilingly agreed. But the Congress could also have gone one step further. Its spokespersons could have added: 'There's no one in the BJP that can match us. The BJP realises that when India needs to be heard it's a Congress voice that counts. This is why a Congressman led the delegation to America, the most important country in the world.' Of course, I'm exaggerating when I put it like this. But that's only to make my point. This was a time to take credit and also, in the friendliest of ways, taunt the government. In its dislike of Shashi — and what else would you call it — it threw this opportunity away. Silly Congress! Karan Thapar is the author of Devil's Advocate: The Untold Story. The views expressed are personal.
Indian Express
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘This shouldn't be allowed': Shashi Tharoor's son questions him at diplomatic meet in Washington; netizens call him a ‘classic Indian dad'
In a striking moment of warmth and wit during India's diplomatic mission in Washington DC, following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor had an unexpected exchange – not with a foreign diplomat, but with his own son. As Tharoor addressed a packed room of journalists, foreign policy wonks, and diplomats, a voice from the audience caught his attention. It was his son Ishaan Tharoor, a global affairs columnist with The Washington Post. With a grin and a hint of mock protest, Tharoor said, 'That shouldn't be allowed. This is my son,' drawing laughter from the crowd. Ishaan, clearly amused, introduced himself with dry humour: 'Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post. Definitely asking a question in a personal capacity. Mostly to say hi before you go off to your next engagement.' As Ishaan picked up the mic, his father couldn't help but slip into dad mode, gesturing for him to lift it higher – a scene instantly relatable to any Indian household. Then came the real question – pointed, and professional. Ishaan asked whether any foreign governments had demanded proof of Pakistan's involvement in the Pahalgam attack. Shashi, unfazed, replied with a chuckle, 'I'm very glad you raised this, Ishaan. I didn't plant it. I promise you. This guy does this to his dad.' A post shared by Asian News International (@ani_trending) On a serious note, Shashi clarified that 'no one had any doubt,' and said India wasn't asked for evidence by any of the governments they had engaged with, although 'two or three' media outlets did raise the question. 'India would not have done this without convincing evidence,' he asserted. He backed his claim with familiar patterns – pointing to a '37-year legacy' of cross-border terrorism and consistent Pakistani denials, from the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to the discovery of Osama bin Laden near a Pakistani military compound. 'They will dispatch terrorists, they will deny they did so until they're actually caught with red hands,' he said. The veteran parliamentarian also pushed back against suggestions of American mediation. Referring to past US claims of brokering peace between India and Pakistan, he made it clear that New Delhi wasn't interested in playing along. 'Mediation is not a term that we are particularly willing to entertain,' he said. 'You're implying an equivalence which simply doesn't exist… There is no equivalence between terrorists and their victims.' Shashi acknowledged calls of concern from high-level US officials following the attack but noted that if Washington was truly working the phones, it was Pakistan that needed the persuasion. The moment between father and son – candid, intelligent, and classically Indian – quickly made its way across social media, with netizens having a field day. One user called it a 'Classic Indian dad' moment, while another wrote, 'Raise your mike — just parent things.' A cricket fan weighed in with, 'Arjun Tendulkar bowling to Sachin Tendulkar.' And someone else summed it up with perfect desi flair: 'Beta ek numberi, baap dus numberi.'
