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Reena Roy: A Veteran Actress’s Enduring Legacy Reena Roy, born Saira Ali, is a

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12 months ago

May 20, 2025

Reena Roy: A Veteran Actress’s Enduring Legacy Reena Roy, born Saira Ali, is a prominent figure in Indian cinema. Her career, spanning decades, showcases remarkable versatility and enduring appeal. Royâ€™s debut in Zaroorat (1972) was followed by a string of successes, including Jaise Ko Taisa (1973) and Zakhmee (1975), establishing her presence in the industry. The action thriller Kalicharan (1976) and the horror film Nagin (1976) propelled her to A-list status. Further successes followed with Vishwanath and Aasha (both 1978). While she won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress award for Apnapan (1977), Roy declined the honour citing categorical concerns. Her prolific output continued through the late 1970s and 1980s, with notable roles in Jaani Dushman (1979), Aasha (1980), Arpan (1983), Asha Jyoti (1984), Naseeb (1981), and Sanam Teri Kasam (1982). Following her marriage to cricketer Mohsin Khan in 1983 and subsequent move to Pakistan, Roy took a sabbatical from acting. Returning to India in 1992 after her divorce, she resumed her acting career with Aadmi Khilona Hai (1993), later appearing in supporting roles in films like Ajay (1996), Gair (1999), and Refugee (2000). Since the early 2000s, Roy has primarily focused on raising her daughter, Sanam Khan, while also making occasional television appearances and co-running an acting school with her sister. Her iconic roles, combined with her resilience and enduring presence, solidify her place as a legendary figure in Bollywood.

First of all I should tell that the thing which I have never imagined of that thing happened in my life. I have never imagined that I would ever come to Bombay; I would ever become an actor, never ever. I never wanted to become an actor, I always wanted to be a cricketer but the friends which I had in Delhi’s Kirori Mal college they filled my form in an institute of pune and even my name got selected in that and my friends they did not get selected. Later my friends blamed me that I have bribed the institution in my selection and out of 40000 applications only 10 boys got selected.

Having read so many film personalities’ biographies and autobiographies, I was utterly fascinated to know what Showman Subhash Ghai’s life story would be like. And I was gripped by the contents of this book, even to the point where I began wishing that Subhash-ji, who had contributed so willingly and significantly to my books on Dharmendra (Dharmendra: Not Just A He-Man and Laxmikant-Pyarelal (titled Music by Laxmikant Pyarelal, a National award-winner for Best Book on Cinema), had assigned me the book that is now written by Suveen Sinha, and in the third person.

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A bride’s elegance meets modern sophistication in Shinata Chauhan’s

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8 months ago

August 30, 2025

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A bride’s elegance meets modern sophistication in Shinata Chauhan’s debut television commercial for Raymond, marking a significant milestone in her journey after her win as Femina Miss India 2022 – 2nd Runner-up. Draped in ethereal charm and embodying timeless grace, Shinata redefines bridal allure in this cinematic ode to love and tradition.

The grand finale of Miss India 2022 was held on July 3 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Sini Shetty from Karnataka was crowned Miss India 2022, while Rubal Shekhawat from Rajasthan was announced the first runner-up at the pageant. Shinata Chauhan from Uttar Pradesh also made it big and emerged as Miss India 2022 second runner-up.

As part of her homecoming, Femina Miss India 2022 second runner-up Shinata Chauhan visited her alma maters – Cambridge School, Srinivaspuri, and Maharaja Agrasen College, where she is pursuing Journalism and Mass Communication (Hons). From sharing her success mantra to signing autographs for students, Shinata reflected on her journey with her friends and teachers.

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Pragnya, who was born and raised in Hyderabad, was crowned

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8 months ago

August 30, 2025

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Pragnya, who was born and raised in Hyderabad, was crowned Miss Supranational India 2022 in Mumbai by the reigning queen Ritika Khatnani. One year later Pragnya headed to Poland as the proud and purposeful Indian representative, she went on to secure a place in the Top 12 and clinched the continental title of Miss Supranational Asia 2023, which marked the second consecutive win for India.

Pragnya is a 20-year-old fashion design student, who is a nature enthusiast. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, Pragnya loves K-dramas. The beauty queen, who will now represent India at the Miss Supranational 2022 pageant aspires to start a sustainable fashion brand as she feels for the cause and wants to create awareness for conserving the environment.

It’s that time of the year again when we’re going to celebrate beauty, fashion and lifestyle in full swing! Yes, you read it right! Miss Diva 2022 is back to choose the best person among the participants who could represent India with pride on the global stage as Miss Diva Universe 2022 and Miss Diva Supranational 2022.

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Divita Rai: Fashion can no longer afford to be tone-deaf. Social responsibility

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8 months ago

August 30, 2025

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Divita Rai: Fashion can no longer afford to be tone-deaf. Social responsibility is not a checklist; it is a mindset. For us, that means working with Indian artisans, producing in small batches, and creating pieces that can live in wardrobes for decades. Cultural authenticity also means knowing where your inspiration comes from and acknowledging it with respect. Fashion, at its best, can be both beautiful and meaningful.

Actor Adhyayan Suman has collaborated with former Miss Universe India Divita Rai and designer Alka Suman to launch a luxury fashion brand ‘Duchess Kumari’.

Cannes 2025 witnessed a royal rendezvous of tradition and modernity as 22-year-old actress Anushka Sen made her much-awaited red carpet debut — and it was nothing short of majestic. Dressed in a wine-hued couture creation by former beauty queen, actress and entrepreneur Divita Rai, Anushka didn’t just walk the carpet — she ruled it.