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‘Love story with Aadesh Shrivastava was way better than than my original love story’: Vijayta Pandit | Bollywood News

‘Love story with Aadesh Shrivastava was way better than than my original love story’: Vijayta Pandit | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiApr 19, 2026 12:13 PM IST Eleven years after the death of her husband and popular music composer Aadesh Shrivastava, actor Vijayta Pandit maintains her real-life love story was “way better than” her debut film, Rahul Rawail’s 1981 blockbuster romantic film Love Story. Vijatya started her career alongside Kumar Gaurav and also fell in love with him, only for the two to go separate ways due to parental pressure and neither making it big as an actor in Bollywood. “Meri real life ki love story jo Aadesh Shrivastava ke saath hain, I think woh love story meri original love story se bhi bahut achhi hain (I think my real-life love story with Aadesh Srivastava was way better than my original love story),” said Vijayta recently. “There was a lot of love there. We both had a similar family background. We met, just fell in love, and got married. I was very happily married to him,” she added. Vijayta Pandit, sister of actor-singer Suklakshna Pandit, and cousin of popular music composer duo Jatin-Lalit, found …

Senior IRSE officer Rajeev Shrivastava takes charge as Central Railway GM

Senior IRSE officer Rajeev Shrivastava takes charge as Central Railway GM

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Rajeev Shrivastava assumed charge as the new General Manager of Central Railway, officials said on Monday. According to an official statement, Shrivastava is an officer of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), belonging to the 1990 batch. He holds a Master of Technology degree in Structural Engineering. Over three decades of experience Shrivastava brings more than 34 years of experience in Indian Railways, with a career spanning multiple zones and public sector units. He has served in key roles across Northern Railway, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, North Central Railway, North Western Railway and South Eastern Railway, officials said. Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) at North Western Railway Before taking over as General Manager, Central Railway, he served as Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) at North Western Railway, they said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Vrushakarma glimpse: Naga Chaitanya battles Sparsh Shrivastava; fans impressed by Laapataa Ladies actor’s evil turn

Vrushakarma glimpse: Naga Chaitanya battles Sparsh Shrivastava; fans impressed by Laapataa Ladies actor’s evil turn

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Vrushakarma glimpse: Karthik Dandu released the glimpse of his upcoming mystic thriller Vrushakarma on Thursday. The film starring Naga Chaitanya, Meenakshi Chaudhary and Sparsh Shrivastava will see the battle of good versus evil, if the glimpse is anything to go by. Fans seemed impressed with Laapataa Ladies actor Sparsh being cast as the chilling antagonist. Vrushakarma glimpse: Naga Chaitanya and Sparsh Shrivastava in stills from the film. Vrushakarma glimpse sees Naga Chaitanya face Sparsh Shrivastava’s evil The 2-minute glimpse begins with Sparsh’s character using dark magic to target a man and kill him even as he stays in the confines of his home. He also seems possessed by something sinister that makes him twist and contort. Vrushakarma’s mysterious world unfolds with a voiceover stating that whenever a supernatural force awakens, destiny chooses a Vrushakarma to counter it. Chaitanya is introduced as the man who faces off Sparsh’s evil, fighting through everything. Meenakshi, Zarina Wahab and Jayaram were also introduced in the glimpse. Internet reacts to Vrushakarma glimpse, like Sparsh’s casting The reaction to Vrushakarma’s glimpse …

Arvind Shrivastava takes charge as revenue secretary of India | Latest News India

Arvind Shrivastava takes charge as revenue secretary of India | Latest News India

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May 01, 2025 03:01 PM IST Shrivastava is a civil engineer by education and has done post-graduation in economics from Mysore and finance from University of London. Arvind Shrivastava, a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Karnataka cadre, on Thursday assumed charge as secretary of the department of revenue under the Union finance ministry. Arvind Shrivastava after taking charge as India’s next revenue secretary. (Finance Ministry) The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on April 18 appointed him as revenue secretary in a a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle, on a day it cleared the appointments and transfers of 18 senior bureaucrats. Before the promotion, Shrivastava was working as an additional secretary (AS) in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), looking after personnel and general administration since March 25, 2021, according to government records. Before being elevated as an AS, he also worked as a joint secretary (JS) in the PMO since September 4, 2019. Earlier, Shrivastava worked as a joint secretary in the finance ministry and served the department of economic affairs (DEA) as a JS …

Sparsh Shrivastava talks about pressure after Laapataa Ladies: ‘I feel responsibility to be associated with good script’ | Bollywood

Sparsh Shrivastava talks about pressure after Laapataa Ladies: ‘I feel responsibility to be associated with good script’ | Bollywood

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Sparsh Shrivastava came into spotlight with his impeccable performance in Laapataa Ladies and also received praise for his acting chops in web series like Jamtara and Dupahiya. The actor, in a recent interview, has opened up about feeling more responsible after the super success of Laapataa Ladies. Sparsh Shrivastava earned rave reviews for Laapataa Ladies and he admits feeling a responsibility towards his audience after the film’s success. (Also read: Dupahiya 2: Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava announce new season with fun video. Watch) In an interview with India Today, Sparsh was asked whether he feels pressure after creating a benchmark with his performance in Kiran Rao directed film. ‘I feel a responsibility to be associated with good scripts’ “I can say that I feel a responsibility to be associated with good scripts. There is only one purpose of scripts. Films, web shows, dance shows have one purpose to entertain the audiences, first. Everything else comes later. So whatever project I do, if it can give a good message, great! Otherwise it …

Dupahiya 2: Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava announce new season with fun video. Watch | Web Series

Dupahiya 2: Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava announce new season with fun video. Watch | Web Series

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Fans of Dupahiya are in for a treat as the show’s makers announced the second season on Friday. It stars Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Yashpal Sharma in key roles. (Also Read | Dupahiya review: A social commentary soaked in classy satire, Hrishikesh Mukherjee-brand humour that never fails) Dupahiya season one has been directed by Sonam Nair. Taking to Instagram, Prime Video posted a video of the cast announcing the next season. The caption read, “Koi daatega nahi na? Kyunki humne Dupahiya Season 2 mangwa liya hai (No one will scold, right? Because we have ordered Dupahiya Season 2.” In the clip, Gajraj, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Shivani Raghuvanshi sang a song and made the announcement. Dupahiya is set in the fictional crime-free village of Dhadakpur. A heartland comedy, the series won over audiences with its razor-sharp humour, unforgettable characters, stellar performances and heartwarming small-town charm. Speaking about the second season, creators and executive producers Salona Bains Joshi and Shubh Shivdasani, in a press note, said, …

Dupahiya’s Sparsh Shrivastava talks about his inclination toward characters inspired by rural India: ‘If you stand them in one frame…’

Dupahiya’s Sparsh Shrivastava talks about his inclination toward characters inspired by rural India: ‘If you stand them in one frame…’

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Even though he worked in a couple of movies and shows, Sparsh Shrivastava became a household name when he portrayed the role of Deepak Kumar in Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies. Looking at his filmography, it is observed that some of his characters have been inspired by rural India. In a recent interview, the actor explained why such roles appeal to him and why he can’t say no to scripts that tell the tale of rural India. Read on! From Sunny Mondal in Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega to Deepak Kumar in Laapataa Ladies, Sparsh Shrivastava has played some commendable roles inspired by men in rural India. In an interview with SCREEN, the actor revealed why he is so inclined towards doing such characters. Speaking his mind, he told the publication that he often sees the filmmakers who are behind the projects that come his way. While they are appealing, the stories that he has chosen to say are also very unique and interesting. Moreover, a lot of the world connects with rural India and that’s what India is …

Dupahiya: When and where to watch Laapataa Ladies actor Sparsh Shrivastava, Gajraj Rao and Renuka Shahane’s upcoming comedy series

Dupahiya: When and where to watch Laapataa Ladies actor Sparsh Shrivastava, Gajraj Rao and Renuka Shahane’s upcoming comedy series

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Streaming platform Amazon Prime Video announced their upcoming comedy web show, Dupahiya, on Monday. A day later, the makers charmed fans by revealing the show’s poster, which gives off amusing vibes and features the lead cast, including Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Shivani Raghuvanshi. Check out the details to find out when it is set to release. When and where to watch Dupahiya On February 18, Amazon Prime Video shared the first poster of their upcoming comedy web series, Dupahiya: Sapno Ka Chakkajam. The quirky poster features Sparsh Shrivastava’s character sitting on the front of a bike, while a grumpy Gajrao Rao is attending a call. Renuka Shahane looks surprised as she watches him, while Shivani Raghuvanshi and Bhuvan Arora appear to be giving a tough look at the situation. “Aavela Dupahiya #DupahiyaOnPrime, New Series, March 7,” the post was captioned. First look poster of Dupahiya Reacting to the announcement, a user stated, “Another masterpiece show…” while a fan predicted, “Maja aayega dekhne me jaise panchayat series dekhne me maja aaya tha” …

Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan reveals Kiran Rao chose Sparsh Shrivastava over him in Laapataa Ladies; know why

Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan reveals Kiran Rao chose Sparsh Shrivastava over him in Laapataa Ladies; know why

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Junaid Khan made his acting debut in the year 2024 with the movie Maharaj. The actor received immense praise for his performance in the Netflix film. Often, Aamir Khan has revealed that his son Junaid had an interest in playing the lead role in Laal Singh Chaddha. However, the makers went with Aamir instead. But did you know Junaid also had an interest in playing the lead role in Laapataa Ladies? Also Read – Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s next movie is romantic comedy ‘Loveyapa’, to release on THIS date Junaid on losing Laapataa Ladies to Sparsh Shrivastava Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, is one of the most loved movies of 2024. It stars Sparsh Shrivastava in the lead role. In an interview, Junaid revealed that he did a test for Laal Singh Chaddha where Kiran Rao played his mother. The duo shot a few scenes for four days for 20-minute footage. However, due to budget reasons, things didn’t work out. In the same interview, Khan revealed that he even did a test for …

Junaid Khan on losing Laapataa Ladies to Sparsh Shrivastava: ‘Kiran Rao said he is better for the part’ | Bollywood

Junaid Khan on losing Laapataa Ladies to Sparsh Shrivastava: ‘Kiran Rao said he is better for the part’ | Bollywood

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Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan started his acting career with the web project Maharaj, winning plaudits for his performance. But do you know he had auditioned for the lead role in Kiran Rao‘s directorial film Laapataa Ladies, but couldn’t crack it? Also read: Laapataa Ladies’ Oscars drama explained: How India selects ‘official’ entry, what is Film Federation of India’s role While Kiran directed Laapataa Ladies, Aamir Khan produced the film along with Jyoti Deshpande.(IANS) Junaid Khan reveals In an interview with Vickey Lalwani on his YouTube channel, Junaid looked back at giving the audition. He shared that the role ultimately went to Sparsh Shrivastava. He had also auditioned for his father’s film, Laal Singh Chaddha. Junaid said, “You would have seen me in Laal Singh Chaddha because I tested for it, along with Kiran Rao. She played my mother. We shot 7-8 scenes for the film over four days, amounting to about 20 minutes of footage. It was a test for me as well. Papa wanted to see how I dealt with the material. Ultimately, …