Kavita Chaudhary, Better Known As Lalita Ji From Surf Ads & Kalyani From Udaan, Passed Away (Picture Credit: Wikimedia & IMDb)
It was in 1984 that Lalita Ji debuted on our TV screens. Who Lalita Ji you ask? The same woman who taught us, “Surf ki kharidari mein samajhdari hai.” The woman was later known as Ips Officer Kalyani Singh from Doordarshan’s television series Udaan. Kavita Chaudhary breathed her last on February 15, 2024. She died of a heart attack on Thursday, 8.30 pm, and the funeral took place on Friday.
Kavita Ji revolutionized Indian TV with the series Udaan, which she directed and wrote as well. The series was inspired by her elder sister, Kavita Chaudhary, who was the second female Ips officer in the country after Kiran Bedi.
However, much before Udaan, Kavita Chauhary revolutionized the Indian brand Surf and helped it gain a position in the market, which was dominated by Nirma.
It was in 1984 that Lalita Ji debuted on our TV screens. Who Lalita Ji you ask? The same woman who taught us, “Surf ki kharidari mein samajhdari hai.” The woman was later known as Ips Officer Kalyani Singh from Doordarshan’s television series Udaan. Kavita Chaudhary breathed her last on February 15, 2024. She died of a heart attack on Thursday, 8.30 pm, and the funeral took place on Friday.
Kavita Ji revolutionized Indian TV with the series Udaan, which she directed and wrote as well. The series was inspired by her elder sister, Kavita Chaudhary, who was the second female Ips officer in the country after Kiran Bedi.
However, much before Udaan, Kavita Chauhary revolutionized the Indian brand Surf and helped it gain a position in the market, which was dominated by Nirma.
- 2/17/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Actress Kavita Chaudhary, who is known for playing the role of an Ips officer in the television show ‘Udaan’, passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest.
The actress, who was battling poor health for a long time, passed away in Amritsar. Her last rites were performed on Friday morning.
As per media reports, she breathed her last at Parvati Devi Hospital in Amritsar where she was being treated.
‘Udaan’, which was written and directed by Kavita herself, aired in 1989. The show was based on the life of her sister Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya, who became the second Ips officer after Kiran Bedi.
Kavita inspired a lot of young women as at the time there was very less female representation in the police force. ‘Udaan’ gained immense popularity and made her a household name. The show was re-telecast on Doordarshan during Covid-19 pandemic.
The actress, who was battling poor health for a long time, passed away in Amritsar. Her last rites were performed on Friday morning.
As per media reports, she breathed her last at Parvati Devi Hospital in Amritsar where she was being treated.
‘Udaan’, which was written and directed by Kavita herself, aired in 1989. The show was based on the life of her sister Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya, who became the second Ips officer after Kiran Bedi.
Kavita inspired a lot of young women as at the time there was very less female representation in the police force. ‘Udaan’ gained immense popularity and made her a household name. The show was re-telecast on Doordarshan during Covid-19 pandemic.
- 2/16/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Nov 14 (Ians) Children’s Day, which is celebrated on November 14, is all about making kids feel special and bringing a smile to their faces. And what better way to do that with some fantastic series to binge-watch and listen.
Here is a list of the most captivating and educational series that are perfect for this Children’s Day, that are not just about entertainment but they also offer valuable life lessons, encourage creativity, and inspire young minds.
From exciting adventures to heartwarming stories, there is something for every child to enjoy.
Gullak:
It is a heartwarming web series directed by Palash Vaswani and Amrit Raj Gupta. ‘Gullak’ revolves around the Mishra family, comprising Santosh, Shanti, Anand “Annu”, and Aman Mishra. In season one, Annu’s constant tiff with his mother, Shanti, over joblessness and exam results sets the stage. Season two beautifully captures stories of hope, wishes,...
Here is a list of the most captivating and educational series that are perfect for this Children’s Day, that are not just about entertainment but they also offer valuable life lessons, encourage creativity, and inspire young minds.
From exciting adventures to heartwarming stories, there is something for every child to enjoy.
Gullak:
It is a heartwarming web series directed by Palash Vaswani and Amrit Raj Gupta. ‘Gullak’ revolves around the Mishra family, comprising Santosh, Shanti, Anand “Annu”, and Aman Mishra. In season one, Annu’s constant tiff with his mother, Shanti, over joblessness and exam results sets the stage. Season two beautifully captures stories of hope, wishes,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Nov 14 (Ians) Children’s Day, which is celebrated on November 14, is all about making kids feel special and bringing a smile to their faces. And what better way to do that with some fantastic series to binge-watch and listen.
Here is a list of the most captivating and educational series that are perfect for this Children’s Day, that are not just about entertainment but they also offer valuable life lessons, encourage creativity, and inspire young minds.
From exciting adventures to heartwarming stories, there is something for every child to enjoy.
Gullak:
It is a heartwarming web series directed by Palash Vaswani and Amrit Raj Gupta. ‘Gullak’ revolves around the Mishra family, comprising Santosh, Shanti, Anand “Annu”, and Aman Mishra. In season one, Annu’s constant tiff with his mother, Shanti, over joblessness and exam results sets the stage. Season two beautifully captures stories of hope, wishes,...
Here is a list of the most captivating and educational series that are perfect for this Children’s Day, that are not just about entertainment but they also offer valuable life lessons, encourage creativity, and inspire young minds.
From exciting adventures to heartwarming stories, there is something for every child to enjoy.
Gullak:
It is a heartwarming web series directed by Palash Vaswani and Amrit Raj Gupta. ‘Gullak’ revolves around the Mishra family, comprising Santosh, Shanti, Anand “Annu”, and Aman Mishra. In season one, Annu’s constant tiff with his mother, Shanti, over joblessness and exam results sets the stage. Season two beautifully captures stories of hope, wishes,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Mumbai, May 8 (Ians) Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is honoured that his alma mater, Panjab University, is going to felicitate him for his clutter-breaking contribution to Indian cinema.
The actor will travel to Chandigarh to receive this award on May 20 and also interact with the students of the prestigious institute.
Panjab University’s alumni list consists of people who have made India proud globally like Ayushmann. Other noted alumni include former Prime Minister and Congress leader Manmohan Singh, Bharti enterprises CEO Sunil Bharti Mittal, journalist Shekhar Gupta, and former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor and ex Ips officer Kiran Bedi.
Ayushmann said: “There have been validations in the past from the Time magazine, Forbes and also the prestigious National Award, but it’s most special when your alma mater acknowledges your achievements!”
He added: “While studying at Panjab University, I was astonished to learn about so many seniors who had become national icons and...
The actor will travel to Chandigarh to receive this award on May 20 and also interact with the students of the prestigious institute.
Panjab University’s alumni list consists of people who have made India proud globally like Ayushmann. Other noted alumni include former Prime Minister and Congress leader Manmohan Singh, Bharti enterprises CEO Sunil Bharti Mittal, journalist Shekhar Gupta, and former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor and ex Ips officer Kiran Bedi.
Ayushmann said: “There have been validations in the past from the Time magazine, Forbes and also the prestigious National Award, but it’s most special when your alma mater acknowledges your achievements!”
He added: “While studying at Panjab University, I was astonished to learn about so many seniors who had become national icons and...
- 5/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
‘Meet’ actress Ashi Singh shares how she has taken inspiration from the first-ever woman Ips officer of India, Kiran Bedi, for her role in the show. Ashi Singh mentions: “Kiran Bedi has been an inspiration to a lot of women in our society, and I am one of them. In fact, as soon as I […]...
- 4/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 23 (Ians) Actress Yami Gautam, who plays a uniformed police officer in the film "Dasvi", has an interesting anecdote from her location shoot in Agra's Central Jail.
"When you enter the jail, there are some gates to cross and it is a long walk. As I would cross the path, the officers guarding the gates would salute. I used to feel thrilled and then I realised that it wasn't me they were saluting, they were saluting the uniform!" Yami tells Ians.
Yami says playing a Haryanvi cop for the first time in the film is in sync with her efforts to push herself as an actress every time.
"My whole idea of selecting a film and going ahead with it has been to be as versatile as possible, to do my homework well. For Jyoti Deswal, an Ips officer, I did take coaching to get the nuances right. You...
"When you enter the jail, there are some gates to cross and it is a long walk. As I would cross the path, the officers guarding the gates would salute. I used to feel thrilled and then I realised that it wasn't me they were saluting, they were saluting the uniform!" Yami tells Ians.
Yami says playing a Haryanvi cop for the first time in the film is in sync with her efforts to push herself as an actress every time.
"My whole idea of selecting a film and going ahead with it has been to be as versatile as possible, to do my homework well. For Jyoti Deswal, an Ips officer, I did take coaching to get the nuances right. You...
- 3/23/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Netflix'Soni' forces you as a viewer to introspect how easily we have normalised patterns of male violence and aggression. Saraswati Datar“Why don’t you wear sindoor?" a caring neighbour asks Soni (Geetika Vidya Ohlyan), the eponymous character, a cop on night duty for a special operation. A Muslim herself, the neighbour says she has used this trick to keep herself safe while walking back and forth from a sewing class. “It’s not even in our religion, but it ensured that the harassment stopped,” she quips, with absolutely no anger or malice in her voice. Soni, directed by debutant Ivan Ayr, now streaming on Netflix, has many such conversations and moments that can occur in any of our homes. Unlike most mainstream films featuring cops or ‘women’s issues’, this slice of life cop drama has no rhetoric, no bombastic declarations of revenge or melodrama of any kind.
- 1/22/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
EntertainmentNational Geographic’s ‘Mega Icons’ traces Kamal’s journey from his childhood to his plunge into politics.Tnm StaffScreengrabNational Geographic’s latest show, Mega Icons, premiered in September this year and the second personality to be featured on this show is actor turned politician Kamal Haasan. This five-part series will also feature episodes on former Indian President Apj Abdul Kalam, skipper of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli, Nobel laureate the Dalai Lama and the first woman in the Indian Police Service officer, Kiran Bedi. The 40-minute episode on Kamal Haasan starts from his childhood days, tracing his journey as a child actor to a singer, dancer, popular film star and now to a politician. The show scientifically analyses his brain, with the help of experts from the field to understand the making of a polymath. Is it in his genes or is it his exceptional childhood that helped nurtured so many talents in him?...
- 10/9/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
The Indian School of Business (Isb) has been on the forefront in developing, nurturing and guiding tomorrow’s leaders and the Isb Leadership Summit (Ils) has been a key initiative in this direction. Every year, Ils brings together eminent leaders from across the world in a series of dynamic talks and interactive sessions.
This year, the 15th edition of Isb’s Leadership Summit will be held at the Mohali campus on September 22 and 23, 2017, and at the Hyderabad campus on September 23 and 24, 2017. The theme for the summit is ‘Transforming Tomorrow: The Future Unraveled.’ It would focus on the trends that will be instrumental in shaping India’s future, as well as of the world as a whole.
The event is expected to be graced by renowned speakers, who have pushed the boundaries and met challenges in their respective fields. Names such as Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu, (Hon. Vice President of India), Dr.
This year, the 15th edition of Isb’s Leadership Summit will be held at the Mohali campus on September 22 and 23, 2017, and at the Hyderabad campus on September 23 and 24, 2017. The theme for the summit is ‘Transforming Tomorrow: The Future Unraveled.’ It would focus on the trends that will be instrumental in shaping India’s future, as well as of the world as a whole.
The event is expected to be graced by renowned speakers, who have pushed the boundaries and met challenges in their respective fields. Names such as Mr. M. Venkaiah Naidu, (Hon. Vice President of India), Dr.
- 9/13/2017
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Winner of the inaugural Greg Cootes Scholarship Megan Doneman (r) with the subject of her 2008 documentary, 'Kiran Bedi' (l). . Applications are now open for the Greg Coote Scholarship, which this year offers an experienced Queensland creative a placement in a FremantleMedia writers room based in London or Europe.. . The scholarship is presented by Screen Queensland in partnership with Australians in Film, the Queensland Writers Centre and FremantleMedia. . .We are so thrilled to be announcing the return of this scholarship, which was inspired by one of Australia.s greatest screen industry leaders, Greg Coote, and to have FremantleMedia on board as an official partner,. said Screen Queensland chair Linda Apelt. . .The foundation of this Scholarship is to honour Greg.s work in opening doors for Australians in international markets and give them the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge, as well as international connections by being a part...
- 12/1/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Megan Doneman (r) with the subject of her 2008 documentary, Kiran Bedi (l).
Queensland writer/producer Megan Doneman has been awarded the inaugural Greg Coote Scholarship, established by Screen Queensland and Australians in Film.
The scholarship, launched in 2014 and worth $30,000, will see Doneman mentored by executive producer Shane Brennan, creator of CBS's.NCIS: Los Angeles, in the show's La writers room.
Doneman started her career as an assistant editor on films such as Dark City, Babe: Pig in the City and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
She also wrote, directed and produced the 2008 documentary Kiran Bedi: Yes Madam, Sir, which was narrated by Helen Mirren and premiered at Tiff in 2010.
"Megan is an outstanding talent, who combines powerful storytelling with a determined work ethic," Screen Queensland Chair Linda Apelt said. "The opportunity to learn from the best of the best in the United States - at the...
Queensland writer/producer Megan Doneman has been awarded the inaugural Greg Coote Scholarship, established by Screen Queensland and Australians in Film.
The scholarship, launched in 2014 and worth $30,000, will see Doneman mentored by executive producer Shane Brennan, creator of CBS's.NCIS: Los Angeles, in the show's La writers room.
Doneman started her career as an assistant editor on films such as Dark City, Babe: Pig in the City and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.
She also wrote, directed and produced the 2008 documentary Kiran Bedi: Yes Madam, Sir, which was narrated by Helen Mirren and premiered at Tiff in 2010.
"Megan is an outstanding talent, who combines powerful storytelling with a determined work ethic," Screen Queensland Chair Linda Apelt said. "The opportunity to learn from the best of the best in the United States - at the...
- 7/5/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
She came, she boxed, she conquered – Priyanka Chopra in and as Mary Kom has delivered her career’s finest performance with critics all praise for the film, not to mention, the protagonist Priyanka Chopra who essays the role of the five time world champion and Olympic medalist Mary Kom, in her career’s most challenging performance this far.
The biopic directed by Omung Kumar took the highest female film opening despite the ongoing Ganesh festivities, an approximate 8+crores on Day-1, a feat no other actress-lead film has managed to achieved this far. Touted one of the finest female performances of all time, Priyanka Chopra redefines the term Shero – carrying the weight of the pugilist’s journey on her toned arms, proving yet again that she truly is one of most versatile actresses of our time, with critics unanimously all praise for her performance. While the industry has seen some stellar performances by leading ladies,...
The biopic directed by Omung Kumar took the highest female film opening despite the ongoing Ganesh festivities, an approximate 8+crores on Day-1, a feat no other actress-lead film has managed to achieved this far. Touted one of the finest female performances of all time, Priyanka Chopra redefines the term Shero – carrying the weight of the pugilist’s journey on her toned arms, proving yet again that she truly is one of most versatile actresses of our time, with critics unanimously all praise for her performance. While the industry has seen some stellar performances by leading ladies,...
- 9/9/2014
- by Sunny Malik
- Bollyspice
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