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‘Will carry forward his legacy’: Pradeep Rawat’s son breaks down in emotional tribute to Ghajini actor

‘Will carry forward his legacy’: Pradeep Rawat’s son breaks down in emotional tribute to Ghajini actor

On Thursday, the family, friends, and Bollywood colleagues of actor Pradeep Rawat gathered for a prayer meet in Mumbai to remember the actor, who died earlier this week at 74 after a rapid battle with blood cancer. At the prayer meet, the actor’s son, Vikramaditya, broke down as he paid an emotional tribute to his father. Pradeep Rawat’s son Vikramaditya paid the actor an emotional tribute. Pradeep Rawat’s son pays tribute On Thursday, after the prayer meet, Vikramaditya Singh Rawat spoke to news agency ANI, talking about his father’s memories and legacy. “No matter how many words I speak about my father, they will always be less. He was a man of honour and respect. No matter how many times I pray to God, or if God asks me what kind of father I want, I will always take his name,” he said. Vikramaditya said he wants to carry forward his father’s legacy, just as his father wanted. “He believed, and I believe too, that one day I will make his name proud. I will …

Honey Trehan says no to donations, calls film ‘a tribute, not business’

Honey Trehan says no to donations, calls film ‘a tribute, not business’

Filmmaker Honey Trehan has shared an emotional note thanking audiences for the love received by Satluj while requesting fans not to make any financial contributions to recover the film’s reported losses. His statement comes after several supporters reportedly offered monetary help following the film’s takedown two days after its release on July 3. Honey Trehan declines donations Opening the note with a Sikh prayer, Trehan expressed gratitude to everyone who stood by the film. “Firstly, I want to thank everyone for showering Satluj (Panjab 95) with all your love and blessings. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you,” he wrote. 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

Pradeep Rawat aka Ghajini, Lagaan’s Deva passes away at 74, manager reveals the reason; Yashpal Sharma pays tribute

Pradeep Rawat aka Ghajini, Lagaan’s Deva passes away at 74, manager reveals the reason; Yashpal Sharma pays tribute

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, who delivered memorable performances in films such as Lagaan and Ghajini, has passed away at the age of 74. The news of his demise was shared by actor Yashpal Sharma, who paid tribute to his longtime colleague in an emotional post on Instagram on Tuesday. Pradeep Rawat When HT City reaches out, Pradeep’s manager Siddharth Tiwari confirms to us, “He was suffering from cancer, and it had relapsed. He has died a few hours back.” He was 74, and is survived by his wife and son Vikramaditya. We learn that he had been admitted to the hospital for over a month now. Yashpal, meanwhile offered his condolences to Rawat’s family and remembered him in his post. He wrote, “Pradeep Rawat Our Gajini Deva of Lagaan RIP” Rawat enjoyed a career spanning more than four decades and worked across film industries such as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Nepali, among others. He first rose to fame on television by playing Ashwatthama in B.R. Chopra’s iconic show Mahabharat before shifting to films, where he …

Violinist and composer L Subramaniam: A road in father’s name in Sri Lanka is a tribute to his musical legacy

Violinist and composer L Subramaniam: A road in father’s name in Sri Lanka is a tribute to his musical legacy

Padma Vibhushan violinist-composer L Subramaniam was recently conferred Sri Lanka’s Highest State Tribute and the Violin Maestro Lakshminarayana Road was inaugurated in Jaffna in memory of his legendary father Vaidyanatha Lakshminarayana. Violinist L Subramaniam with wife-singer singer Kavita Krishnamurthy during the inauguration of Violin Maestro Lakshminarayana Road, named in memory of his father Vaidyanatha Lakshminarayana in Jaffna, Sri Lanka He tells HT City, “I’m so happy that my father’s legacy continues. It’s a recognition to not only him but also to the violin which he transformed from a just accompanying status to a major solo instrumentalist today. He lived in Sri Lanka in the ’30s to ’50 and all the transformation happened for him living there where he developed the techniques and subsequently, he taught us (siblings) when we lived there.” To honour him, they named the street as Violin Maestro Lakshminarayana Road next to the Ramanathan College where he taught, and just across is culture centre North Ceylon Sangeetha Sabha in Jaffna. He inaugurated the road in presence of his wife and singer Kavita Krishnamurthy …

PM Modi greets nation on Guru Purnima, pays tribute to Guru-disciple tradition

PM Modi greets nation on Guru Purnima, pays tribute to Guru-disciple tradition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Guru Purnima, paying tribute to the timeless Guru-disciple tradition and highlighting the role of teachers in shaping lives through knowledge, values and positive energy. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Heartiest congratulations to all fellow citizens on Guru Purnima. The Guru, along with imparting knowledge, instils positive energy in their disciples, educating them with noble thoughts and refined values. Let us make their ideals the cornerstone of our lives.” 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

The Mask director Chuck Russell dies at 74; his wife, Jim Carrey pay tribute

The Mask director Chuck Russell dies at 74; his wife, Jim Carrey pay tribute

Filmmaker Chuck Russell, best known for directing The Mask, A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and The Blob, has died at the age of 74. He died on July 22, his wife, actor Ania Zeyne, confirmed the news. Jim Carrey, who starred in The Mask, also spoke about his association with the filmmaker. Jim Carrey in a still from Chuck Russell’s 1994 film The Mask. Chuck Russell dies at 74 Chuck’s wife, Ania, spoke to The Hollywood Reporter and confirmed the news of his death. She said, “He was such a wonderful guy. He meant everything to me.” According to his family, he died at his home in the San Diego area on Wednesday, July 22. The local fire department was called to his residence following reports of an unconscious male, as per TMZ, and the cause of death remains unknown at the time of writing. Jim Carrey mourns his passing Jim spoke to People Magazine about Chuck and said it was a ‘privilege’ to have worked with him. He said the filmmaker’s …

Rajnath to pay tribute to Kargil heroes at two-day anniversary event at Dras

Rajnath to pay tribute to Kargil heroes at two-day anniversary event at Dras

Drass, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend a two-day anniversary event at the Kargil War Memorial here starting July 25 to pay tribute to the bravehearts of Operation Vijay of 1999. Rajnath to pay tribute to Kargil heroes at two-day anniversary event at Dras On Sunday, the armed forces will mark the 27th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, which commemorates the culmination of Operation Vijay in the 1999 conflict. Singh, who is scheduled to arrive in Dras on Saturday, will take part in a solemn event to commemorate India’s victory in the key battles fought on the icy heights of Kargil during the nearly three-month-long conflict, and pay homage to the fallen soldiers, officials said on Friday evening. On Saturday evening, the Army will host Shaurya Sandhya at the Kargil War Memorial at Dras. Defence Minister Singh will be the chief guest at the event, which will be a tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the Kargil war bravehearts, the officials said. The ceremony will also be attended by Army Chief Gen Dhiraj …

Opposition MPs visit Gandhi Smriti, pay tribute to students who died by suicide over NEET leak | India News

Opposition MPs visit Gandhi Smriti, pay tribute to students who died by suicide over NEET leak | India News

3 min readNew DelhiJul 24, 2026 02:38 AM IST A united Opposition, led by Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, went to Gandhi Smriti on Thursday, and paid tribute to students who died by suicide over the NEET paper leak. They reiterated that the entire Opposition stands behind the demands of the students. Opposition MPs were first called to Rahul’s 5, Sunehri Marg residence, where they held a meeting during which the Leader of Opposition (LoP) proposed that the Parliamentarians visit Tees January Marg, where Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated. Following consensus among MPs, Rahul led them to the Gandhi Smriti on a bus. At the memorial, Rahul and other Opposition MPs paid homage to the deceased students with folded hands and later sang the national anthem. Rahul carried a copy of the Indian Constitution while JMM MP Mahua Majhi and TMC Parliamentarian Mahua Moitra were seen holding the national flag. Earlier, police had put up barricades on the Sunehri Bagh Road but later removed them, allowing Rahul and other MPs to proceed. In a post on …

Who are the 85 people ‘missing’ from Argentina’s FIFA World Cup final? Israel’s powerful tribute

Who are the 85 people ‘missing’ from Argentina’s FIFA World Cup final? Israel’s powerful tribute

As millions of football fans count down to the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, Israel has shared a message that looks beyond the game. On July 18, Israel’s official X account posted an image showing 85 empty seats inside a stadium filled with Argentina supporters. Who are the 85 people missing from Argentina’s World Cup final? Israel tribute (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU and Roberto SCHMIDT / AFP) (AFP) The picture was a tribute to the 85 people killed in the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires. The post came on the 32nd anniversary of the attack and asked people to remember those who lost their lives, even as excitement builds for one of football’s biggest matches. Lionel Messi’s Argentina final linked to 1994 AMIA bombing tribute The image shared by Israel was not meant to show empty seats at the FIFA World Cup final. It was a symbolic tribute to the 85 people killed in the July 18, 1994, AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires. A suicide …

Anupam Kher pays emotional tribute to Jurassic Park star Sam Neill

Anupam Kher pays emotional tribute to Jurassic Park star Sam Neill

Actor Anupam Kher has condoled the demise of Hollywood veteran actor Sam Neill, recalling the time when he got the opportunity to meet the ‘Jurassic Park’ star. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Kher shared a picture with the late actor and wrote, “DEEPLY SADDENED by the passing of the wonderful #SamNeill. I had the privilege of meeting him in Sydney, Australia, and what stayed with me was not merely the celebrated actor, but the warm, gracious and gentle human being behind that familiar face.” 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