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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

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 …

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

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 …

Around 31 lakh defence pensioners onboarded on SPARSH platform: Defence Ministry

Around 31 lakh defence pensioners onboarded on SPARSH platform: Defence Ministry

Launched in October 2020, SPARSH is part of the ‘Digital India’ initiative, aimed at providing a comprehensive, transparent, and efficient solution for managing defence pensions. The Defence Ministry announced on Saturday that out of a total of 32 lakh defence pensioners, nearly 31 lakh have been successfully onboarded onto the System for Pension Administration – Raksha (SPARSH) platform, with their pensions being directly credited to their bank accounts. Launched in October 2020, SPARSH is part of the ‘Digital India’ initiative, aimed at providing a comprehensive, transparent, and efficient solution for managing defence pensions, including the sanctioning and disbursement of pensions to armed forces personnel and defence civilians across the country. To assist veterans and their families, especially elderly individuals and those living in remote areas without internet or computer access, Raksha Pension Samadhan Ayojans (RPSAs) are being held at various locations to address any issues, the ministry said in a statement. “Approximately 31 lakh out of 32 lakh defence pensioners have been successfully onboarded onto the SPARSH system, and their pensions are now being directly …

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

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: Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Sparsh Shrivastava’s family-entertainer reminds fans of Panchayat and these tweets are proof

Dupahiya: Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Sparsh Shrivastava’s family-entertainer reminds fans of Panchayat and these tweets are proof

Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Shivani Raghuvanshi starrer Dupahiya was released nearly a couple of weeks back. The light-hearted satirical comedy show has been receiving immense love from the fans, while a section of users was also reminded of the acclaimed web show, Panchayat. Check out the reactions shared by the internet users. Prime Video’s family entertainer Dupahiya was released earlier this month on March 7, 2025. It has already been receiving positive reviews from the audience for its beautiful and simple storyline, but many of the users noted it to be one of the rare shows that could come closer to Panchayat. A user shared his review of the show expressing, “In past 4 years anything that came close to Panchayat on OTT is Dupahiya, how beautifully it is made. All the characters shined brightly. With a special mention to Daroga ji Yashpal Sharma outshined.” Another user stated, “‘Dupahiya’ on @PrimeVideo is very well directed, good screenplay and storyline Actors have added the soul to well written script If you …

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…’

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

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

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

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, …

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race: Chhaya Kadam, Sparsh Shrivastava react

Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race: Chhaya Kadam, Sparsh Shrivastava react

Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry in the International Feature Film category, is out of the Oscars race. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released the shortlists for 10 categories on Tuesday, and Laapataa Ladies did not make the cut, leaving many Indian film enthusiasts disappointed. A still from Laapataa Ladies The film starred Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan, and Chhaya Kadam in pivotal roles. Speaking to us about the news, Chhaya Kadam, who played Manju Maai in the film, expressed her disappointment. “It is shocking and heartbreaking,” she says, adding, “Mere bahut hopes the ki hoga hi (shortlist for Oscars). Mujhe yakeen tha aur mujhse zyada film industry ke logon ko yakeen tha, film ko pyaar karne waale logon ko tha, aur un sabne hi yakeen badhaya tha ki aap (the film) toh jaa hi rahe ho.” A still from Laapataa Ladies Ask her if she has spoken to her co-stars or the film’s director, Chhaya shares that she had not yet reached out “Kyuki unko (Kiran Rao …