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Manipur To Give Rs 10,000 Each To 3.5 Lakh Women Affected By 2023 Violence
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Manipur To Give Rs 10,000 Each To 3.5 Lakh Women Affected By 2023 Violence

Mar 8, 2026 · 7:23 PM Blog By onmynews.com

The Manipur government will make a budgetary provision of Rs 350 crore to support around 3.5 lakh women, Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said on Sunday.

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Womenâs Day Exclusive: Sooraj Barjatya Says Every Heroine He Writes Carries a Part of His Mother
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Womenâs Day Exclusive: Sooraj Barjatya Says Every Heroine He Writes Carries a Part of His Mother

Mar 8, 2026 · 8:23 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Sooraj Barjatya has recently opened up about the strongest female influence in his life. During an interview with Filmfare, he spoke about his recent project Sangamarmar, while sharing about the woman who has shaped him as a person and a professional. Sooraj noted that his mother Sudha Barjatya is his ultimate inspiration. In fact, every female character he has ever written, has some way or the other, been influenced by his mother.

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Sooraj said, “My inspiration is my mother. A part of my mother is there in every heroine that I have portrayed. She has also, somewhat inspired my new heroine, Sangamarmar’s Amrita. She is the source and she is my closest person. And then of course, you see so many female characters who are very rooted. The essence of Indianness, the grace and the power is what defines a female character for me. The character should also be proud to be an Indian.”

He further added, “Ladies are also potential mothers. So to that extent, any lady in saree, being graceful and Indian – that’s been my strength and my weakness. But this girl, Amrita is the most ziddi girl we have written. She is one of the most fascinating girls. And sometimes while writing, I often wondered why Aditya (Saurabh Raaj Jain) is loving her. But I think that is the best part. If you ask me, what did he find in her, I don’t know. But that is the most beautiful part of this love story.”

Sooraj Barjatya

Some of Barjatya’s best female characters remain Suman (played by Bhagyashree) in Maine Pyar Kiya, Nisha (played by Madhuri Dixit) in Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!, Sadhna (Tabu) and Preeti (Sonali Bendre) Hum Saath-Saath Hain, Poonam (played by Amrita Rao) in Vivah and more. Through these characters, Barjatya has consistently celebrated women as the moral and emotional backbone of the society.

Also Read: Exclusive: Sooraj Barjatya on Collaborating With Salman Khan Again: “We Have to Wait…”

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Lata Didi Was The Biggest Feminist- Shreya Ghoshal Pays a Moving Tribute to Lata Mangeshkar
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Lata Didi Was The Biggest Feminist- Shreya Ghoshal Pays a Moving Tribute to Lata Mangeshkar

Mar 8, 2026 · 8:23 PM Blog By onmynews.com

In an evening steeped in nostalgia, Shreya Ghoshal paid a musical tribute to the late legend Lata Mangeshkar with a special concert titled Letters to Lata Didi in Mumbai. The two-and-a-half-hour-long show celebrated the extraordinary legacy of the iconic singer whose voice defined generations of Indian cinema.
Shreya performed more than 50 songs from Mangeshkar’s vast discography.
Opening the concert with the timeless Aayega Aanewala, Shreya set the tone for the evening with one of Lata’s most celebrated songs. Over the next two and a half hours, she performed several beloved classics such as Aaja Re Pardesi, Ajeeb Dastan Hai Yeh, Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya, Rangeela Re, Aaj Phir Jeene Ki Tamanna Hai, Hothon Mein Aisi Baat, Baahon Mein Chale Aao and Tere Bin Jiya Jaye Na.

Acknowledging the emotional weight of the tribute, Shreya said, “Aaj ki yeh shaam mere liye sabse khaas, most important, sentimental and emotionally close to my heart evening hai. Aur main shayad kitni bhi tayari kar loon, aaj ke din ki tayari poori nahi hai. I think you will sense my vulnerability and my emotion today. We are all here celebrating the legacy of Maa Saraswati, hamari pyari Lata Didi. This tribute is from all of us fans, from the musicians and me. I am sure Didi is smiling upon us from the heavens.”

The concert also featured video tributes from people who had worked with Lata Mangeshkar over the decades. Messages poured in from several eminent personalities, including singer Nitin Mukesh, composer Anandji Shah, lyricist Prasoon Joshi, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, commentator Harsha Bhogle and music producer Prakash Peters.
During the show, Shreya also reflected on the impact Lata Mangeshkar had on her as a young singer and spoke about the values the legendary artist embodied. Calling Lata “the biggest feminist,” Shreya said the singer inspired generations not just musically but personally.

Shreya said,“She has inspired us not just as a musician but also as a human being, living by her own terms. She gave us a sense of purpose. Aisi kitni auratein thi 40s, 50s and 60s ke daur mein jinhone itna kuch iconic kiya.”
Midway through the concert, singer Javed Ali joined Shreya on stage for a special segment. The two performed duets, including Woh Hai Zara Khafa Khafa, Yeh Dil Tum Bin and Ehsaan Tera Hoga Mujh Par.

Shreya also shared a personal memory of meeting Lata Mangeshkar for the first time at the singer’s studio. Recalling the moment, she said she was left completely speechless upon seeing Lata.
Several prominent personalities attended the concert, including Usha Mangeshkar and other members of the Mangeshkar family, Nitin Mukesh, Anandji Shah and Shantaben, Sonu Nigam, Prasoon Joshi, former cricketer Virender Sehwag and Anjali Tendulkar.
The concert closed with some of Lata Mangeshkar’s emotional songs, including Luka Chupi, Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon and Lag Ja Gale. As Shreya finished the final notes, she grew visibly emotional and broke down on stage.
After her performance, she invited Usha Mangeshkar and other members of the family on stage, felicitating her with flowers and seeking her blessings.

Also Read: Shreya Ghoshal, Armaan Malik And More React To Arijit Singh’s Retirement From Playback Singing

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