At the age of nineteen, Archana Puran Singh left Dehradun with only one suitcase and a dream. This was followed by a forty-year journey that included auditions, iconic roles, television work, image imposition, online trolling, anxiety, and deeply personal trials.
Nevertheless, throughout all these stages, she constantly proved that she was much more than the labels people put on her. Becoming one of India's most recognizable television personalities, Archana learned to cope with the pressure of fame and public opinion, constantly choosing a path of development.
She transformed rejections into resilience, criticism into motivation, and any stereotypes into an additional reason to move forward. Her story goes beyond a mere career in the entertainment industry; it is a narrative of self-improvement without allowing others' perceptions to define her identity.
To see how Archana Puran Singh continued to choose growth both on screen and in life, one should watch the full story.
A story demonstrating a unique example of faith, determination, and responsibility towards family is unfolding on the route from Haridwar to Delhi. Kajal Choudhary embarked on the Kanwar foot pilgrimage with her 90-year-old mother-in-law, Chandro Devi. She is moving with the intention of transporting water from the Ganges in Haridwar to Shahdara in Delhi.
Kajal's journey began on July 21st. After leaving Haridwar, she headed towards Delhi, passing through Modinagar and Muradnagar in Ghaziabad. During the trip, they stop at various locations for rest before continuing their journey.
Local residents and pilgrims highly appreciate her, seeing an elderly woman accompanied by a Kanwar. Help has been offered to her by people at different points.
Kajal Choudhary stated that her 90-year-old mother-in-law, Chandro Devi, had a religious desire to undertake the journey from Haridwar to Delhi. To fulfill this wish, Kajal decided to walk the path with her.
According to Kajal, they take complete care of the elderly mother-in-law's comfort during the trip. They make stops for rest along the way and then continue moving. Despite her age, Chandro Devi's enthusiasm has not waned.
Kajal believes that serving the elderly is a great fortune for her. For her, this is not just a religious pilgrimage but also an opportunity to fulfill her mother-in-law's wish and fulfill her duty as a daughter-in-law.
Kajal also mentioned that she had previously organized an 84-kilometer circuit in Vrindavan for her mother-in-law, Chandro Devi. Now, they have decided to walk from Haridwar to Shahdara in Delhi. She emphasized that previously her mother-in-law took care of the family and herself, and now it is time for her to take care of her elderly mother-in-law and help her fulfill her religious desires.
In this journey, besides the Kanwar, there is also water from the Ganges. Their path, which started in Haridwar, is now heading towards Delhi, bypassing Ghaziabad.
Photographs of Kajal walking with 90-year-old Chandro Devi have become a topic of discussion among people and pilgrims. Pilgrims describe it as an example of family responsibility combined with faith. The sense of respect and service to the elderly is evident in this journey alongside religious beliefs. Kajal says she is undertaking this journey to fulfill her mother-in-law's wish and is happy to be able to walk beside her.
This journey from Haridwar to Delhi has transcended being merely a Kanwar pilgrimage; it has transformed into a story of service, respect, and closeness in the relationship between a daughter-in-law and her mother-in-law.
Renowned television producer Priti Simos publicly shared for the first time that people called her crazy when she decided to leave the show 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. Furthermore, she revealed that for many years she was perceived solely as someone's girlfriend, and later as an ex-girlfriend.
In an interview with Free Press Journal, Priti Simos explained that leaving 'The Kapil Sharma Show' was the most difficult decision of her life. She mentioned that many people said she was insane because she decided to step away from the biggest show of its time.
Priti admits that it was not an easy decision, but she believes that sometimes in life one has to take such steps. According to her, for a long time in the industry, she was only associated with comedy programs, and the public expected her to stick to that. However, a point came when she started questioning what she truly wanted for herself.
Priti also disclosed the truth about the entertainment industry. She stated that here, a person is only known because of their latest project. As long as there is promotion or news about you, you remain significant to people.
She candidly discussed her personal life, noting that for a long time she was only known as someone's companion. Even after the breakup, her image did not change; only what appeared in headlines changed to mention her as the ex-girlfriend of a major star. She agreed that when a woman's name is linked to a big artist, media attention automatically increases.
Priti believes that the path for women in the entertainment world is not easy. In her opinion, she constantly has to justify not only her work but also her character. She noted that women are often underestimated, and they are talked about more in the context of their personal lives than their professional achievements.
Priti Simos participated in popular comedy shows such as 'Comedy Circus', 'Comedy Nights With Kapil', and 'The Kapil Sharma Show'. According to media reports, at some point her name was also associated with comedian Kapil Sharma. Nevertheless, both subsequently continued on in their personal lives. Currently, Priti's statement is actively circulating on social networks, where her struggle and courage are being discussed.
In the film industry, heroes come and go, but some villains remain in the memory of viewers for many years due to their image and style. Pradip Rawat was one such actor. His imposing screen presence, intimidating face, and deep voice made him one of the most memorable villains in Indian cinema.
Today, Pradip Rawat has passed away. He died after a five-year battle with leukemia. However, his journey is not just a story of a successful villain, but an example of resilience, patience, and the indomitable spirit of an artist.
For Pradip Rawat, born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, achieving success in the film industry was not easy. After moving to Mumbai, he constantly faced rejections. Due to his large build and energetic appearance, he was often offered similar roles, but the long-awaited major opportunity was delayed.
During this period, he caught the attention of the distinguished film director B. R. Chopra, which completely changed his life.
In 1988, Pradip Rawat received the role of Ashwatthama in B. R. Chopra's historical television show 'Mahabharat'. This was his first significant breakthrough. At that time, 'Mahabharat' was watched in almost every home in the country, and the role of Ashwatthama helped him gain fame, opening doors to the world of cinema.
He began his film career with the 1985 film 'Mary Jang'. After that, he acted in many big movies such as 'Koyla', 'Bagi', 'Mejar Sab', 'Sarfarosh', 'Agnipath', and 'Lagaan'. Nevertheless, in these films, he was often given small or supporting roles. Despite participating in projects of major studios, he did not receive the recognition he deserved, and sometimes had to agree to minor roles to sustain his career.
The most important turning point in Pradip Rawat's career was the Telugu film 'Sye' in 2004, directed by I. S. S. Rajamouli. In this film, he played the role of Bhikshu Yadav. His menacing smile, powerful dialogues, and majestic screen presence made such an impression on the audience that Bhikshu Yadav is still considered one of the most iconic figures in Telugu cinema.
After the success of the film, Pradip Rawat became one of the most sought-after villains in the South Indian industry. He then played unforgettable roles in hits such as 'Bhadra', 'Andrivadu', 'Chatrapati', and 'Lakshmi'. His role as Rasa Bihari in 'Chatrapati' is still loved by fans.
In 2005, Pradip Rawat played the main villain role in the Tamil film 'Ghazni', directed by A. R. Murugadoss. The film was so successful that an Indian remake was later made, starring Aamir Khan, and Pradip Rawat reprised the role of Ghazni. Interestingly, the film was named after his character—Ghazni.
The Indian version of 'Ghazni', released in 2008, became the first Bollywood film to gross 100 million rupees. Audiences highly appreciated both Aamir Khan's transformation and the sinister villain played by Pradip Rawat. Even today, mentioning 'Ghazni' brings his image to mind.
Most people remember him only as a dangerous villain, but Pradip Rawat demonstrated his talent for comedy in many films. In movies like 'Oye', 'Pularangadu', 'Nenu Sheelja', and 'Sarranodu', he proved that he could not only scare but also make the audience laugh.
Over time, he gradually withdrew from public life. Once, Pradip Rawat was considered a near-guaranteed choice for major action films in Telugu cinema, but over time, he began to distance himself from Hindi and South Indian films. New actors emerged, the industry changed, and Pradip Rawat gradually disappeared from sight.
Nevertheless, fans always felt that he did not receive the respect and major roles commensurate with his talent.
Pradip Rawat never claimed the title of a superstar, but he proved that a strong artist can leave a mark on history even without being a hero. Characters like Ashwatthama, Bhikshu Yadav, Ghazni, and Rasa Bihari are not just cinematic roles, but an integral part of the legacy of Indian cinema.
His death left grief in his family. He left behind a widowed wife and two sons in sorrow. Although he is no longer among us, his name will always be mentioned with respect when discussing the most powerful villains in Indian cinema.
Farewell, Pradip Rawat... You proved that true glory comes not from becoming a hero, but from making your character immortal.
