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Birthday Special: “I Can Sense Dark Energies in a Person” – Smita Jayakar

Birthday Special: “I Can Sense Dark Energies in a Person” – Smita Jayakar

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You take to Smita Jayakar instantaneously. Hers is the benign face you equate with family. Sarfarosh, Mujhse Dosti Karoge, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani… her career boasts of blockbusters just as her eventful run on television. But nothing can beat the iconic status that her roles in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (HDDCS) and Devdas achieved. As Amrita, who understands the rebellion and heartbreak of her daughter in HDDCS and as the ill-fated Kaushalya, who witnesses the disintegration of her son in Devdas, she depicted both the strength and susceptibility of a mother.  Counted amongst filmdom’s most beautiful moms, her resemblance to veteran Moushumi Chatterjee unmistakable, Smita has a four-decade run behind her. But along the lustre of limelight runs her longstanding pursuit of spiritualpractices. Her journey first began with Master Prabhuji, who gifted her the healing technique of ‘auto-writing’ believed to connect people with departed souls. In addition to her time with Oneness University, she’s been with the MaitriBodh Parivaar, her present Master being global humanitarian Maitreya Dadashreeji. Reiki, pranic healing, past life regression, kundalini energy, aura reading, crystal healing… she has explored various spiritual therapies to give her clients a transformative experience. Her books including IF You Can Just BE, Before Tomorrow and In Everness… all are but efforts to further awareness. For someone who walks the tightrope between the world as we know it and the ‘beyond’, Smita is no high priestess of …

When Shabana Azmi Gave Smita Patil Sleepless Nights During Arth, “She Was Supposed To Play The Bai…”

When Shabana Azmi Gave Smita Patil Sleepless Nights During Arth, “She Was Supposed To Play The Bai…”

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Smita Patil & Shabana Azmi’s Cold War Was The Most Talked About Rivalry Of Hindi Cinema! (Photo Credit: Instagram) The parallel cinema movement of Hindi cinema in the 1970s and ’80s introduced us to two powerhouse performers – Shabana Azmi and Smita Patil! Both shared a similar artistic palette, and both were the prized muses of filmmakers like Shyam Benegal and Mahesh Bhatt. Interestingly, both redefined the portrayal of Indian women on screen. Yet, off-screen, their relationship was marked by an intense, unspoken cold war that blew out of proportion on the sets of Arth, and the rift, sadly, remained unsolved and ended only with Smita Patil’s tragic death in 1986. Decades later, Shabana Azmi recalled the rivalry and what exactly happened that turned the final nail in the coffin. Things went so south that there was no coming back to a mutual balance and working together! And it all happened with one witness – Mahesh Bhatt, who directed the two of them! “Smita Was Supposed To Play The Bai”: How Arth Turned Tables! The …

Smita Bansal on choosing finite TV over daily soaps: Television has very similar plots and characters

Smita Bansal on choosing finite TV over daily soaps: Television has very similar plots and characters

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After headlining some of television’s longest-running daily soaps, Smita Bansal is ready to turn the page. The actor, who will next be seen in an upcoming finite television series, says she consciously chose to move away from the familiar world of saas-bahu dramas, looking instead for stories and characters that challenge her creatively. Speaking to HT City, Bansal admits that after years of playing mothers and mothers-in-law, she had reached a stage where she was eager to break free from the image television had created for her. While she understands why actors often get boxed into familiar roles, she believes the industry’s tendency to “play safe” often comes at the cost of creative exploration. Smita Bansal on choosing finite TV over daily soaps: Television has very similar plots and characters “Everyone wants to play safe. Once audiences have loved you in a particular character, people become unsure whether they’ll accept you doing something different. That becomes a challenge because you keep getting repeated in similar kinds of roles,” she says, adding that she was consciously …

Smita Tambe: Filmmaking is never about one actor; every crew member deserves to be celebrated

Smita Tambe: Filmmaking is never about one actor; every crew member deserves to be celebrated

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Actor Smita Tambe believes the biggest strength of cinema lies in its collective effort. While actors may become the face of a film, she says every person working behind the scenes contributes equally to the final product. Having built a career around character-driven roles, Smita who was recently seen in Bharat Bhagya Vidhata says she considers herself fortunate to be associated with stories that value performances over star power. Smita Tambe “I’ve always felt blessed that the films I get to do are character-driven. But filmmaking is never about one actor,” she tells us. “Every head of department, every makeup artist, every hairstylist, every light technician, every camera person, every editor and every member of the crew contributes to making a film what it is. Actors are just one department. That’s what should be celebrated,” she elaborates. While her recent release Bharat Bhagya Vidhata received a modest response at the box office, Smita believes collections alone should never become the yardstick to judge an actor’s work. She points out that a film’s commercial performance is …

TRP is not the right tool to judge a show’s success or failure: Smita Bansal

TRP is not the right tool to judge a show’s success or failure: Smita Bansal

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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) recently directed the Broadcast Audience Research Council to suspend all television ratings until it secures a renewed license under the new Television Ratings Policy, 2026. As the industry navigates the impact of this move, actor Smita Bansal is looking at the bright side. TRP is not the right tool to judge a show’s success or failure: Smita Bansal Having worked on TV for close to three decades in shows like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Balika Vadhu and Sanjivani, Bansal says she “never understood the TRP game”. Actor Smita Bansal says she has never believed the system is an accurate measure of a show’s success. Calling it “confusing,” Bansal says she has “never understood the TRP game,” questioning how a handful of sample households can decide the popularity of content watched by millions. “I’ve been skeptical of the ratings system throughout my career, especially after seeing well-made shows fail despite their quality,” she tells us. “I’ve seen some very good shows not get TRPs and get shut down early. …

Arya Babbar on his ‘Prateik Smita Patil’ joke: I was just stating facts, the audience found humour in it

Arya Babbar on his ‘Prateik Smita Patil’ joke: I was just stating facts, the audience found humour in it

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Actors and half-brothers Arya Babbar and Prateik Smita Patil share an estranged relationship. Sons to actor-politician Raj Babbar, they are not on speaking terms. Recently, their equation came into the spotlight again as Arya made a remark on Prateik’s name in a clip from his standup set. Arya Babbar and Prateik Smita Patil (Photos: Instagram) Arya Babbar, who dabbled into standup comedy in 2024, released the clip on Monday where he is talking about depression, and made a reference to his genitalia as “chota bhai”, and quipped, “And by chota bhai, I don’t mean Prateik Babbar”. As the audience laughed, he said, “Prateik Smita Patil,” prompting the audience to applaud. He then made another quip saying, “Kya ho raha hai Smita maa.” Arya even captioned the video, “No names were changed in the making of this joke,” seemingly a reference at Prateik changing his last name from Babbar to his mother’s name. Check out the clip here: As we reach out to Arya, he says his set is about his depression and talks about him, his family and the dysfunctionalities …

Prateik ignores Raj Babbar in Father’s Day post, remembers Smita Patil’s father: ‘Thank you for raising me’

Prateik ignores Raj Babbar in Father’s Day post, remembers Smita Patil’s father: ‘Thank you for raising me’

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Actor Prateik Smita Patil marked Father’s Day 2026 by remembering his late maternal grandfather, Shivajirao Patil. Prateik wrote a long emotional post, crediting Shivajirao for raising and shaping him after the death of his mother, legendary actor Smita Patil, who died weeks after giving birth to him. While Prateik paid tribute to his grandfather, fans noticed that he completely left out any mention of his father, Raj Babbar, in the Father’s Day post. Prateik Babbar credited his maternal grandfather for raising him. Prateik ignores Raj Babbar on Father’s Day Prateik shared a photo with his grandfather and wrote, “Happy father’s day to my reason my godfather. ♾️ words cannot express how lucky i was to have you as my father and grandfather. i am forever indebted and grateful for your love and the years i spent with you in this physical world. the older i get the more i realise you were the greatest most dignified man i knew and will ever know in this lifetime. thank you for raising me and instilling your remarkable …

Kangana Ranaut questions why mothers in workforce don’t receive support with children like co-star Smita Tambe did

Kangana Ranaut questions why mothers in workforce don’t receive support with children like co-star Smita Tambe did

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Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut is busy promoting her upcoming film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata with co-stars Girija Oak and Smita Tambe. In a promotional interview, remarking on how Smita’s daughter was welcomed to spend time on set, Kangana questioned why mothers in the workforce don’t receive the same support. Kangana Ranaut joked that she was ‘Jagat Janani’ in the interview. Kangana Ranaut says mothers in workforce deserve more support In the interview, the three actors were asked what was running through their minds. Smita replied, “In the back of my mind, I’m wondering if my daughter has slept on time. Because if she goes to bed late, she’ll wake up late and the cycle will continue. It’s constant. A mom is active for 24 hours, no, 48 hours.” When the interviewer joked that Kangana was Mandi constituency ki maa (mother), she jokingly called herself Jagat Janani (mother of the universe) in return. She added, “It’s amazing to see. Her daughter used to come to the set and play there. We always talk about how we need prayer …

Prateik Smita Patil breaks silence on Arya Babbar’s financial benefit allegations

Prateik Smita Patil breaks silence on Arya Babbar’s financial benefit allegations

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Actor Prateik Smita Patil has reacted strongly after his half-brother Arya Babbar accused him of using their father, veteran actor Raj Babbar, for “financial benefits” and public sympathy. The controversy erupted after Arya made several remarks during a recent interview, where he spoke about the strained dynamics within the Babbar family and questioned Prateik’s intentions behind reconnecting with their father. Prateik Smita Patil reacts to Arya Babbar’s allegations Responding to the allegations, Prateik took to social media and appeared visibly upset over the comments. Without directly naming Arya in his initial statement, he wrote, “If misinformation paid bills, some people would be billionaires by now.” His cryptic remark quickly went viral online, with many fans interpreting it as a clear response to Arya’s accusations. 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

Arya Babbar says there’s no bitterness over Raj Babbar leaving family for Smita Patil: ‘He had another affair’

Arya Babbar says there’s no bitterness over Raj Babbar leaving family for Smita Patil: ‘He had another affair’

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Actor Arya Babbar has chosen peace over bitterness when it comes to his father Raj Babbar’s past relationship with the late actor Smita Patil. Arya revealed that there is no lingering resentment anymore, adding that Raj Babbar was involved in another relationship after Smita Patil’s death. Raj Babbar got married to Nadira in 1975. Aarya on Raj and Smita’s relationship Aarya recently appeared in a new video on Vickey Lalwani’s YouTube channel, where he opened up about growing up in the shadow of the fallout from Raj and Smita’s relationship. “I was only three or four years old then, so I do not remember what exactly was happening at home when Smita maa came into my father’s life. People often ask me how I feel about it, but there is not much to say now. Even today, everyone is still carrying those emotions… Today, I am 44 years old. This happened when I was four or five. My father accomplished a lot in life after that, and so did our family. But somehow, the biggest …