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Diya Aur Baati Hum
''Diya Aur Baati Hum'' () is an Indian television soap opera that aired on StarPlus from 29 August 2011 to 10 September 2016 and comprised 1,487 episodes. It was produced under Shashi Sumeet Productions. It stars Anas Rashid and Deepika Singh. Set on the backdrop of Pushkar, Rajasthan, ''Diya Aur Baati Hum'' focused on breaking the stereotypical image of women in rural India by showing the inspirational journey of Sandhya Rathi, whose ambition is to become an IPS officer. She achieves her goal with the help of her husband, Sooraj, by going against all odds. A sequel series, '' Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji'' starring Rhea Sharma and Avinesh Rekhi, aired from 3 April 2017 to 1 June 2018. Plot Ambitious and educated, Sandhya Kothari aspires to fulfill her dream of being an IPS officer for her father Arvind. Sooraj Rathi, a partially-educated and simple young master- confectioner is the perfect elder heir to his middle-class traditional family in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Later, ...
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Drama
Drama is the specific Mode (literature), mode of fiction Mimesis, represented in performance: a Play (theatre), play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on Radio drama, radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been contrasted with the Epic poetry, epic and the Lyric poetry, lyrical modes ever since Aristotle's ''Poetics (Aristotle), Poetics'' ()—the earliest work of dramatic theory. The term "drama" comes from a Ancient Greek, Greek word meaning "deed" or "Action (philosophy), act" (Classical Greek: , ''drâma''), which is derived from "I do" (Classical Greek: , ''dráō''). The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional Genre, generic division between Comedy (drama), comedy and tragedy. In English (as was the analogous case in many other European languages), the word ''Play (theatre), play'' or ''game'' (translating the Old English, Anglo-Saxon ''pleġan'' or Latin ''ludus'') wa ...
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Academy
An academy (Attic Greek: Ἀκαδήμεια; Koine Greek Ἀκαδημία) is an institution of tertiary education. The name traces back to Plato's school of philosophy, founded approximately 386 BC at Akademia, a sanctuary of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and Skills, skill, north of Ancient Athens, Athens, Greece. The Royal Spanish Academy defines academy as scientific, literary or artistic society established with public authority and as a teaching establishment, public or private, of a professional, artistic, technical or simply practical nature. Etymology The word comes from the ''Academy'' in ancient Greece, which derives from the Athenian hero, ''Akademos''. Outside the city walls of Athens, the Gymnasium (ancient Greece), gymnasium was made famous by Plato as a center of learning. The sacred space, dedicated to the goddess of wisdom, Athena, had formerly been an olive Grove (nature), grove, hence the expression "the groves of Academe". In these gardens, the philos ...
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Abeer Singh Godhwani
Abeer Singh Godhwani (born 26 March 1988) also known as Karan Godhwani is an Indian actor who works in Hindi television. He is known for his portrayal of Vikramjeet Bhalla in ''Jugni Chali Jalandhar'', Nandkishore Mittal in '' Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?'', Vikram Rathi in ''Diya Aur Baati Hum'', Kishan Thakur in '' Agnifera'' and Kairav Goenka in ''Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai''. Life and family Godhwani was born on 26 March 1988 in Barcelona, Spain. In 2019, Godhwani married his long time girlfriend Tanya Singh in Mumbai. Career He started his career, portraying the role of The NRI VikramJeet aka Vicky Bhalla in Sab TV's Comedy/Drama, jugni-chali-jalandhar. He Then Played the street smart, Adi in Color's Show, Rang badalti Odhani. He played in Zee TV's show ''Sanjog Se Bani Sangini as Shankar''. He then entered Star Plus's '' Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?'' as N.K. His next role came in the Colors TV's show '' Chhal-Sheh Aur Maat'' as Ranveer Jaiswal. Later on in the year 201 ...
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Gautam Gulati
Gautam Gulati (born 27 November 1987) is an Indian film and television actor known for his roles in '' Tujh Sang Preet Lagayi Sajna'', '' Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani'' and '' Diya Aur Baati Hum''. In 2014, he participated in the reality show '' Bigg Boss 8'' and emerged as the winner. He appeared in Rakesh Mehta's short film ''Darpok'', which was screened at the 67th Cannes Film Festival, and in ''Siddhartha-The Buddha'' where he played the role of Devadutta. He played Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri in Mohammad Azharuddin's biopic '' Azhar''. His next project was '' Behen Hogi Teri'', where he played the role of Rahul. In 2019 he portrayed the role of a RAW Agent in ''Operation Cobra'', a web series on Eros Now. Early life Gulati was born on 27 November 1987 and he hails from Delhi. Career Gulati made his television career with auditioning for '' MTV Roadies 5'' but got rejected. Gulati started his acting career in television with the 2008 series '' Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat K ...
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Surbhi Tiwari
Surbhi Tiwari (born 19 October 1980) is an Indian television actress. She is known for TV shows like ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'', '' Shagun'', ''Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan ''Kumkum – Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan'' (; ''A Lovely Bond'') is an Indian television series which aired on Star Plus from 15 July 2002 to 13 March 2009 in the afternoon slot. It stars Hussain Kuwajerwala and Juhi Parmar as the lead roles of Sumeet ...'', '' Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo'' and '' Yahaan Main Ghar Ghar Kheli''. She was also cast in '' Tota Weds Maina'', the role of Kanchan Kothari in '' Diya Aur Baati Hum'' and a cameo appearance in '' Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se''. She is heading for a divorce with her husband Praveen Kumar Sinha. Filmography References External links * 1971 births Living people Indian television actresses Indian soap opera actresses Actresses in Hindi television 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses from Mumbai {{India-tv-actor-stub ...
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Ashok Lokhande
Ashok Lokhande (born 9 September 1962) is an Indian film, television and theatre actor. He is best known for playing the role of Arun Rathi (Bhabasa) in the Star Plus Show '' Diya Aur Baati Hum'' and its sequel ''Tu Sooraj, Main Saanjh Piyaji''. Education He is an alumnus of the National School of Drama in New Delhi, India. He is also alumnus of LOK-HIT Higher Secondary School, Pusad. Career Lokhande has appeared in small parts in television series including ''Chanakya'' (1990), '' Just Mohabbat'' (1997) and '' Saans'' (1999). He has also acted in films including '' Khamoshi: The Musical'' (1996) and '' Sarfarosh'' (1999). He currently plays Dharampal Kaatelal Ruhail in the Sony Sab series Kaatelal & Sons. Film and television * Teesri Azaadi (2006) * ''Chanakya'' (1990) * Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (2000) - Bhaurao Gaikwad * ''Mrignayanee'' (1991) * '' Khamoshi: The Musical'' (1996) * '' Just Mohabbat'' (1997) * '' Saans'' (1999) * '' Sarfarosh'' (1999) * '' Your Honour'' ...
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Neelu Vaghela
Neelu Vaghela (born 15 April 1970) is an Indian actress, dancer and television personality, well known for her work in the Rajasthani cinema. She is also known for the role of Santosh Arun Rathi aka Bhabho in the soap opera ''Diya Aur Baati Hum'' and its sequel ''Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh, Piyaji'' on Star Plus. She has her own production house, Aruneel Films, which makes Rajasthani movies.Saloni Bhatia"Raj film queen on telly" ''Daily Pioneer'', 4 February 2012 Early life and career Neelu Vaghela started her career as a stage artist and was chosen for films. She appeared in ''Supattar Binani'' in 1981 at the age of 11 and acted in ''Bai Chali Sasariya'' which was remade in Hindi as '' Saajan Ka Ghar''. She spent her earlier phase of life in Jaipur. She has also appeared in films like ''Ramgarh Ri Ramli, Jai Karni Mata, Naini Bai Ro Mayro, Lancha Gujri, Derani Jethani, Ramkudi Ghamkudi, Baisa Ra Jatan Karo, Dadosari Laadli, Veer Tejaji'' and ''Bai Chali Sasariye''. Vaghela became ...
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Mangalsutra
A mangala sutra (), or tali (ISO: ''tāḷi''), is a necklace worn by married Hindu women. During a Hindu wedding, the mangalasutra is tied around the neck of the bride by the groom. The ceremony is known as the . ''Mangalasutra'' literally means "an auspicious thread" that is knotted around the bride's neck and is worn by her for the remainder of her marriage. It is usually a necklace with black beads strung from a black or yellow yarn, thread prepared with turmeric. Sometimes gold, white or red beads are also added to the mangala sutra, depending on regional variation. The necklace serves as a Visual markers of marital status, visual marker of marital status. The tying of the mangala sutra is a common practice in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The idea of sacred thread existed for centuries, even going back to the Sangam period. But the nature of these auspicious threads has evolved over time and varies widely according to various communities. History The mangala sutra's ...
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Police
The police are Law enforcement organization, a constituted body of Law enforcement officer, people empowered by a State (polity), state with the aim of Law enforcement, enforcing the law and protecting the Public order policing, public order as well as the public itself. This commonly includes ensuring the safety, health, and possessions of citizens, and to prevent crime and civil disorder. Their lawful powers encompass arrest and the use of force legitimized by the state via the monopoly on violence. The term is most commonly associated with the police forces of a sovereign state that are authorized to exercise the Law enforcement agency powers, police power of that state within a defined legal or territorial area of responsibility. Police forces are often defined as being separate from the military and other organizations involved in the defense of the state against foreign aggressors; however, gendarmerie are military units charged with civil policing. Police forces are usua ...
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Commissioner
A commissioner (commonly abbreviated as Comm'r) is, in principle, a member of a commission or an individual who has been given a commission (official charge or authority to do something). In practice, the title of commissioner has evolved to include a variety of senior officials, often sitting on a specific commission. In particular, the commissioner frequently refers to senior police or government officials. A high commissioner is equivalent to an ambassador, originally between the United Kingdom and the Dominions and now between all Commonwealth states, whether Commonwealth realms, republics or countries having a monarch other than that of the realms. The title is sometimes given to senior officials in the private sector; for instance, many North American sports leagues. There is some confusion between commissioners and commissaries because other European languages use the same word for both. Therefore titles such as ''commissaire'' in French, ''Kommissar'' in German and '' ...
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Confectionery
Confectionery is the Art (skill), art of making confections, or sweet foods. Confections are items that are rich in sugar and carbohydrates, although exact definitions are difficult. In general, however, confections are divided into two broad and somewhat overlapping categories: baker's confections and sugar confections. Baker's confectionery, also called flour confections, includes principally sweet pastries, cakes, and similar Baking, baked goods. Baker's confectionery excludes everyday Bread, breads, and thus is a subset of products produced by a baker. Sugar confectionery includes candies (also called ''sweets'', short for ''sweetmeats'', in many English-speaking countries), candied nuts, chocolates, chewing gum, bubble gum, pastillage, and other confections that are made primarily of sugar. In some cases, chocolate confections (confections made of chocolate) are treated as a separate category, as are sugar-free versions of sugar confections. The words ''candy'' (Canada ...
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Pakistan
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the Islam by country#Countries, second-largest Muslim population as of 2023. Islamabad is the nation's capital, while Karachi is List of cities in Pakistan by population, its largest city and financial centre. Pakistan is the List of countries and dependencies by area, 33rd-largest country by area. Bounded by the Arabian Sea on the south, the Gulf of Oman on the southwest, and the Sir Creek on the southeast, it shares land borders with India to the east; Afghanistan to the west; Iran to the southwest; and China to the northeast. It shares a maritime border with Oman in the Gulf of Oman, and is separated from Tajikistan in the northwest by Afghanistan's narrow Wakhan Corridor. Pakistan is the site of History of Pakistan, several ancient cultures, including the ...
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