Anupamaa’ star Rupali Ganguly’s decision to join the Bjp and enter politics makes her the newest addition to a galaxy of women celebrities from Mumbai’s entertainment world who have taken the political plunge in the tradition of Nargis Dutt and Vyjayanthimala Bali. Who are the others still active in politics, albeit with mixed lucky? Here’s a list:
Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala: Best known for playing Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s show ‘Ramayan’, Chikhlia was the first of the then new-generation TV stars to pursue a political career, albeit briefly. She was elected MP from Baroda on a Bjp ticket in 1991.
On the big screen, Chikhlia made her Hindi cinema debut as lead in ‘Sun Meri Laila’, cast opposite Raj Kiran, in 1983, and later acted in films with Rajesh Khanna at a time when he had long ceased to be a superstar.
Chikhlia appeared with Mammootty in the Malayalam...
Dipika Chikhlia Topiwala: Best known for playing Sita in Ramanand Sagar’s show ‘Ramayan’, Chikhlia was the first of the then new-generation TV stars to pursue a political career, albeit briefly. She was elected MP from Baroda on a Bjp ticket in 1991.
On the big screen, Chikhlia made her Hindi cinema debut as lead in ‘Sun Meri Laila’, cast opposite Raj Kiran, in 1983, and later acted in films with Rajesh Khanna at a time when he had long ceased to be a superstar.
Chikhlia appeared with Mammootty in the Malayalam...
- 5/2/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
When Arun Govil Was Rejected By Ramanand Sagar For Lord Ram’s Role ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
The whole nation is currently waiting for the consecration of Lord Ram’s idol at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, after a long wait. When we talk about Lord Ram or Ramayan, how can we not mention the character of the much-loved mythological show that changed everyone’s outlook? Helmed by Ramanand Sagar, the iconic show is often remembered by many. Featuring Arjun Govil as Lord Ram, Dipika Chikhlia as Sita, Sunil Lahri as Lakshman, Arvid Trivedi as Raavan, Dara Singh as Hanuman and others, Ramayan received massive popularity nationwide.
But did you know Govil wasn’t the first choice to play Lord Ram in the TV show? Well, many didn’t! In today’s throwback story, we will tell you about the time when he revealed getting rejected for the role in question. Scroll down...
The whole nation is currently waiting for the consecration of Lord Ram’s idol at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, after a long wait. When we talk about Lord Ram or Ramayan, how can we not mention the character of the much-loved mythological show that changed everyone’s outlook? Helmed by Ramanand Sagar, the iconic show is often remembered by many. Featuring Arjun Govil as Lord Ram, Dipika Chikhlia as Sita, Sunil Lahri as Lakshman, Arvid Trivedi as Raavan, Dara Singh as Hanuman and others, Ramayan received massive popularity nationwide.
But did you know Govil wasn’t the first choice to play Lord Ram in the TV show? Well, many didn’t! In today’s throwback story, we will tell you about the time when he revealed getting rejected for the role in question. Scroll down...
- 1/7/2024
- by Oshine Koul
- KoiMoi
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