Indian cinema’s ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra dies at the age of 89; PM Modi called it ‘the end of an era’
This special report covers the demise of veteran actor Dharmendra at the age of 89. It highlights tributes from prominent personalities including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. The report reflects on his career of over 300 films, his popular image as the ‘He-Man’ of Indian cinema and his versatile roles in films like ‘Sholay’, ‘Chupke-Chupke’ and ‘Dharamveer’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, ‘Dharamji’s demise is the end of an era in Indian cinema.’ The program reported that he was awarded the Padma Bhushan and his recent on-screen appearance was in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ and as Shahid Kapoor’s grandfather. It is said that his last film ‘Ikkis’ has not been released yet.
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End of an era in Indian cinema: PM Modi pays tribute to Dharmendra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who died on Monday, calling it the end of an era of Indian cinema.
Karnataka Congress crisis deepens due to lobby of DKS camp in Delhi; Vijay defeats DMK, AIADMK in Tamil Nadu
The bulletin covers the political turmoil in Karnataka’s Congress party, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s loyalists lobbying in Delhi amid a power-sharing dispute with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s camp. In Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay’s party TVK has challenged the DMK and AIADMK, while a debate has erupted over metro rail for tier-two cities, with Congress MP Karthi Chidambaram opposing the DMK government’s plan. The program also reports on a DMK functionary in Villupuram facing rape charges and the suicide of a doctor in Hyderabad over US visa rejection. Congress MP Karthi Chidambaram said, ‘My philosophy, my understanding is that the metro will work only for big cities.’
PM Modi will hoist the flag in Ayodhya Ram temple, symbolizing the completion of construction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ayodhya for the ‘Dhwaj Aarohan’ or flag hoisting ceremony at the Ram temple, marking the completion of the construction of the temple. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also attend the Vivah Panchami celebrations, which will focus on social equality by including representatives of Dalit, transgender and other communities. A reporter at the event said, ‘Religion unites, not divides, this is the message Sneha ultimately wants to send.’ The Prime Minister’s visit will include a road show and the hoisting of the saffron flag on the 161-foot-high spire of the temple, which symbolizes divine protection and the legacy of Lord Ram.
Karnataka Congress crisis: Lobbying in Delhi for CM post in DKS camp, Siddaramaiah at loggerheads with allies
This bulletin covers the growing political turmoil within the Karnataka Congress regarding the post of Chief Minister. Supporters of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are in Delhi to lobby the party high command, claiming a power-sharing agreement. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is holding strategic meetings with his cabinet colleagues, including Home Minister G.Parameshwar and Social Welfare Minister HC Mahadevappa, to counter the move. Summarizing the position of loyalists, an anchor said, ‘We now want to see DKS as chief minister and it is time for the party to really honor its commitment.’ The development highlights the intense lobbying as both camps are making strategies to convince the AICC leadership, including president Mallikarjun Kharge and general secretary KC Venugopal.
