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Hans India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Shatrughan Sinha calls Air India crash a rare catastrophe, questions safety lapses
Mumbai: Trinamool Congress MP and Bollywood actor Shatrughan Sinha expressed deep sorrow over the recent Air India crash, calling it a 'rare catastrophe' that has shaken the nation. Reflecting on the tragic incident, he questioned possible safety lapses and stressed the urgent need for a thorough investigation to uncover the truth behind the sudden failure of one of the world's most advanced aircraft. Speaking to the media, Sinha called it one of the most shocking aviation disasters in recent memory. "I am speechless," he said, adding that the incident has not only taken away members of our society and families but also raised serious concerns about safety protocols and accountability. The veteran actor pointed out the perplexing nature of the crash, particularly the reported simultaneous failure of both engines. 'This is one of the most powerful aircraft in the world. A Dreamliner doesn't just go down like that. If one engine fails, there is always a backup system. For both to fail at once seems highly unusual,' he remarked. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive and transparent investigation. Quoting insights from his close friend and fellow parliamentarian Rajiv Pratap Rudy, a trained pilot, he acknowledged that such a scenario is considered 'rarest of the rare.' He urged authorities and aviation experts to explore every angle—from technical failure to potential lapses in maintenance—before arriving at a conclusion. 'It is surprising that such an engine, such a strong plane, such a powerful aircraft — one of the world's strongest, most powerful, and largest planes — our Dreamliner, went down like this. The accident happened within a few seconds or minutes. People are saying that both engines failed at the same time, which seems impossible. When one engine fails, it is already very difficult, but having both engines fail simultaneously? That's rare, especially when there are systems in place to handle such emergencies. And all our friends are saying—I was listening to my younger brother-like friend Rajiv Pratap Rudy, who is also a very good pilot and a parliamentarian — and even he said this is one of the rarest of rare cases. This is the case of the Boeing Dreamliner,' mentioned Shatrughan Sinha. He went on to state, 'I am afraid to say this, that this is a matter of engine failure, that this is a matter of some kind of failure. I am very afraid to call it a conspiracy. But there are doubts; various things are happening. Now I would like a solution to this. Because it has shaken the whole world. This matter is not only about Putin and Trump; it is not limited to this. In fact, people from all over the world are in so much grief, in so much anxiety, and in so much worry that such a great, technically advanced thing happened with the Dreamliner. Now what has happened? It is a maintenance failure. I would not like to say anything about the pilots without an inquiry, because our pilots, they had an experience of 8,000 to 10,000 hours, more than that.' The veteran actor called for urgent answers, urging authorities to look beyond the immediate cause of engine failure. Expressing his concern, Sinha said, 'I am not saying that anyone did this. But there are questions: whose responsibility was it, and why did it happen?' He emphasized that while reports suggest maintenance or engine failure, the real concern lies in understanding the deeper cause. 'It happened within a few seconds, within a few minutes. How did it happen?' he asked, pressing for a swift investigation. Sinha stressed the importance of addressing these questions promptly to ensure accountability and prevent future disasters.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shatrughan Sinha reacts to Air India Crash, raises concerns over safety lapses
Trinamool Congress MP and Bollywood actor Shatrughan Sinha expressed deep sorrow over the recent Air India crash , calling it a "rare catastrophe" that has shaken the nation. Reflecting on the tragic incident, he questioned possible safety lapses and stressed the urgent need for a thorough investigation to uncover the truth behind the sudden failure of one of the world's most advanced aircraft. Speaking to the media, Sinha called it one of the most shocking aviation disasters in recent memory. "I am speechless," he said, adding that the incident has not only taken away members of our society and families but also raised serious concerns about safety protocols and accountability. The veteran actor pointed out the perplexing nature of the crash, particularly the reported simultaneous failure of both engines. "This is one of the most powerful aircraft in the world. A Dreamliner doesn't just go down like that. If one engine fails, there is always a backup system. For both to fail at once seems highly unusual," he remarked. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive and transparent investigation. Quoting insights from his close friend and fellow parliamentarian Rajiv Pratap Rudy, a trained pilot, he acknowledged that such a scenario is considered "rarest of the rare." He urged authorities and aviation experts to explore every angle-from technical failure to potential lapses in maintenance-before arriving at a conclusion. "It is surprising that such an engine, such a strong plane, such a powerful aircraft - one of the world's strongest, most powerful, and largest planes - our Dreamliner, went down like this. The accident happened within a few seconds or minutes. People are saying that both engines failed at the same time, which seems impossible. When one engine fails, it is already very difficult, but having both engines fail simultaneously? That's rare, especially when there are systems in place to handle such emergencies. And all our friends are saying-I was listening to my younger brother-like friend Rajiv Pratap Rudy, who is also a very good pilot and a parliamentarian - and even he said this is one of the rarest of rare cases. This is the case of the Boeing Dreamliner," mentioned Shatrughan Sinha. He went on to state, "I am afraid to say this, that this is a matter of engine failure, that this is a matter of some kind of failure. I am very afraid to call it a conspiracy. But there are doubts; various things are happening. Now I would like a solution to this. Because it has shaken the whole world. This matter is not only about Putin and Trump; it is not limited to this. In fact, people from all over the world are in so much grief, in so much anxiety, and in so much worry that such a great, technically advanced thing happened with the Dreamliner. Now what has happened? It is a maintenance failure. I would not like to say anything about the pilots without an inquiry, because our pilots, they had an experience of 8,000 to 10,000 hours, more than that." The veteran actor called for urgent answers, urging authorities to look beyond the immediate cause of engine failure. Expressing his concern, Sinha said, "I am not saying that anyone did this. But there are questions: whose responsibility was it, and why did it happen?" He emphasized that while reports suggest maintenance or engine failure, the real concern lies in understanding the deeper cause. "It happened within a few seconds, within a few minutes. How did it happen?" he asked, pressing for a swift investigation. Sinha stressed the importance of addressing these questions promptly to ensure accountability and prevent future disasters. --IANS ps/
News18
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan Was 'Afraid' For His Career Due To Short Height: 'Chote Height Ke Actor Ki Daal Galegi'
Aamir Khan was nervous as top actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Shatrughan Sinha were all tall men. Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par has generated significant buzz before its release. One aspect that caught everyone's attention was that in the film's trailer, Aamir's on-screen mother takes a jibe at his height and calls him 'tingu". In a recent chat with Just Too Filmy, Aamir Khan was asked if his superstar status allows him to take jokes about his appearance without feeling insecure. Aamir Khan said, 'Actually, Javed saab once said something about humour that I really agree with. He said a good sense of humour is not just for fun and games, but it actually comes in handy when you're going through difficulties in life. So if you have a good sense of humour at that time, it's like a shock absorber. I think I've always had that ability, and it's a very important part of the film." He revealed, 'At the beginning of my career, I was very afraid. Amit ji was number one, and he was over six feet tall. Vinod ji, Shatrughan Sinha—all were very tall. So I was nervous, thinking choti height ke actor ki kuch daal galegi ki nahi galegi (whether a short actor like me would even stand a chance). I was very concerned about that. But as it turned out, it was fine." As for Sitare Zameen Par, the film is a spiritual sequel to Aamir Khan's 2007 film, Taare Zameen Par. The movie stars Aamir Khan alongside Genelia Deshmukh. It is a remake of the Spanish film Campeonas. The film marks the Hindi cinema debut of Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. In the film, Aamir Khan plays Gulshan, an assistant coach of a prominent basketball team. After losing his job, he had to choose jail or serve 90 days of community service as the coach of a team comprising specially-abled basketball players. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film is scheduled for release on June 20, and anticipation is running high as the date approaches. Recently, Aamir Khan emphasised the significance of this movie for society. He mentioned that while the film will undoubtedly entertain viewers, it will also serve to educate them on how to include people with autism or Down syndrome in their lives and make them feel comfortable and accepted.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Subhash Ghai opens up about his friendship with Shatrughan Sinha
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai cherishes his 60-year friendship with veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, stemming from their Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) days and first film, Kalicharan, which released in 1976. Filmmaker Subhash Ghai cherishes his 60-year friendship with veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, stemming from their Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) days and first film, Kalicharan, which released in 1976. Subhash went on to reflect on a joyful dinner at Shatrughan's home, where his son, Luv, took their picture, highlighting their continued bond despite their differing career paths. Subhash wrote: "It was a happy moment for me last night when LUV SINHA son of our dear poonam sinha n SHATRUGHAN SINHA clicked our picture at my home during dinner with friends (sic). SHATRUGHAN SINHA my old friend since our FTII days - struggling years in show business- n made our first film KALICHARAN N created own space of success-. We became a close family till date Tho his passion led him to politics n my passion to film making n as an educationist. But we meet at all occasions till date since 60 years with our wonderful families (sic). " The filmmaker concluded: "Last night We really enjoyed laughed spoke like old college good friends with promising luv n Kush n our jovial good friends shashi ranjan n rumy jaffery "Shatrughan is gold by heart but iron rod by his mind as always. If I know him (sic)." Talking about "Kalicharan," it is an action thriller film directed by Subhash Ghai, starring Shatrughan Sinha, Reena Roy, Premnath, Ajit, Madan Puri and Danny Denzongpa . The film was the directorial debut of Subhash Ghai and was the breakthrough role for stars Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy. It was later remade into the Telugu film Khaidi Kalidasu, the Kannada film Kaalinga, the Tamil film Sangil and the Malayalam film Pathamudayam. Last month, Subhash spoke about introducing Jackie Shroff with Hero, which was released 42 years ago. Ghai penned on his Instagram, "You need to have a courage to produce a FILM with NEW HERO on big scale with creative freedom to make a block buster like HERO which ran for 75 weeks n its music is still haunting. After 43 years." The director added, "Thanks to my team my actors n distributors n financier who supported me to establish MUKTA ARTS in 1982. Post HERO mukta arts groomed many stars who are legends today n produced 42 films under blessed." Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India.com
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This film was completed in 40 days, made two actors superstars, lead actress died after release, her name was... film is...
This film was completed in 40 days, made two actors superstars, lead actress died after release, her name was... film is... This movie changed the course of lives of veteran actors Vinod Khanna and Shatrughan Sinha. Made in a small budget, the film was wrapped up in a month, and marked Gulzar's directorial debut. We are talking about one other than the 1971 superhit release Mere Apne. The film also starred Meena Kumari, alongside Vinod Khanna and Shatrughan Sinha in lead roles. As per IMDb, the shooting of the film was completed in just 40 days. Meena Kumari, who appeared in the role of an elderly woman, saw her final release with Mere Apne before her untimely demise. According to reports, she continued working on the film while dealing with her illness. Mere Apne worked as image breaker for Vinod Khanna and Shatrughan Sinha. The two who often portrayed antagonist roles in their earlier films, got an opportunity to prove their versatility as an actors, which they rightfully did. Upon its release, Mere Apne became a commercial success, grossing more than Rs 1.7 crore at the box office. Bankrolled by N C Sippy, Raj N Sippy and Romu N Sippy, the film's music was composed by Salil Choudhury, while the lyrics were penned by Gulzar. The editing department was handled by Waman Bhosle and Gurudutt Shirali, and the cinematography was done by K Vaikunth. Mere Apne is the Hindi remake of National-Award winning Bengali release, Apanjan. Apart from Vinod Khanna, Shatrughan Sinha and Meena Kumari as the leads, the film was supported by names like Deven Verma, Paintal, Asit Sen, Asrani, Danny Denzongpa and Keshto Mukherjee.
