K. Shivaram (1953-2024) was an Indian actor, politician, and former bureaucrat. He was associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party and primarily worked in Kannada films. On 29 February 2024, he died in Bangalore, India, after suffering a heart attack. ^[1]News Next)

Wiki/Biography

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 4″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Brown

Family & Caste

K. Shivaram belonged to the scheduled caste community. ^[2]K. Shivram

Parents & Siblings

His father, S. Kempaiah, was a drama master. His mother’s name is Chikka Boramma.

Wife & Children

His wife, Vani Shivram, is a homemaker. The couple has a daughter named Incharaa Shivaram who works as a psychotherapist.

K. Shivaram with his wife

A picture of K. Shivaram’s daughter and son-in-law

Other Relatives

His son-in-law, Pradeep Bogadi, is a Kannada actor.

K. Shivaram with his son-in-law

Career

K. Shivaram began his career as a police reporter at the Crime Investigation Department in Karnataka in May 1973. Meanwhile, he also pursued his higher education.

Bureaucrat

In 1985, he passed the Karnataka Administrative Service (K.A.S.) exam and became a Deputy Superintendent of Police.

A young K. Shivaram

In 1986, he became an Assistant Commissioner of Police after clearing the Karnataka Administrative Service exam for the second time and ranking first among the scheduled caste category candidates.

A young K. Shivaram in 1985

During his training at Karnataka Police Academy, he passed the civil services (UPSC) exam.

K. Shivaram when he was an IAS officer

Major Postings

• 1988: Assistant Commissioner, Yadgir

• 1989: Municipal Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner, Bijapur

• 1990: Deputy Commissioner, Bangalore City Corporation

• 1993: Commissioner in Mysore City Corporation

• 1997: Special Officer in Koppal District

• 2000: Deputy Commissioner of Davangere District

• 2002: Commissioner, Social Welfare Department

• 2006: Mass Education Commissioner, Bangalore

• 2009: Food Commissioner, Bangalore

• 2010: Managing director of the Mysore Sales International Limited

• 2011: Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry

• 2013: Bangalore Regional Commissioner

Films

In 1993, he made his acting debut with the Kannada film ‘Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake,’ which was directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar.

K. Shivaram (in beard) on the poster of the film ‘Baa Nalle Madhuchandrake’

He appeared in several other films, including ‘Vasantha Kavya’ in 1996, ‘Sangliyana Part 3’ in 1997, ‘Prathibhatane’ and ‘Khalanayaka’ in 1999, and ‘Yarige Beda Duddu’ in 2001.

K. Shivaram on the poster of the film Vasantha Kavya (1996)

He then appeared in several Kannada films such as ‘Game For Love’ in 2003, ‘Naaga’ in 2006, and ‘O Prema Devathe’ in 2007. He last appeared in the Kannada film ‘Tiger’ in 2017 as Shivram Nayak.

The poster of the film Tiger (Kannada) (2017)

Politics

In 2013, he joined the Indian National Congress (INC) as a member after retiring from his position as Bangalore Regional Commissioner. However, in 2014, K. Shivaram left INC and joined Janata Dal (Secular) as its member. He contested the legislative assembly elections from the Bijapur constituency but lost the election to Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, Ramesh Jigajinagi.

K. Shivaram during his tenure as a member of Janata Dal (Secular)

The same year, he returned to the Indian National Congress and supported the appointment of a Dalit leader, Dr G. Parameshwar, as Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. However, this support caused controversy during the legislative assembly elections.

K. Shivaram during a political rally in 2014

On 14 October 2016, K. Shivaram joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after expressing dissatisfaction with the recognition of a Dalit in higher positions within the Indian National Congress politics.

K. Shivaram while attending BJP’s political rally with Rajnath Singh

He was then appointed as the State Executive Committee member of Karnataka.

Other

In 2011, K. Shivaram founded the Chalavadi Mahasabha, a charitable trust in Karnataka, and became its president. He is the founder and president of Dalita Maha Sabha in Karnataka. He worked as the general secretary of the Harijan Sevak Sangh in Karnataka.

Assets/Properties

Movable Assets

• Cash: Rs. 3,50,000

• Deposits in Banks and Financial Institutions: Rs. 1,38,439

• LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs. 17,50,000

Immovable Assets

• Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 1,00,00,000

• Residential Buildings: Rs. 1,10,00,000

Net Worth

K. Shivaram’s net worth for the financial year 2013-2014 was estimated to be Rs. 2.32 crores. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors). ^[4]My Neta

Death

On 29 February 2024, K. Shivaram died at the age of 70 after suffering a heart attack in Bangalore, India. ^[5]News Next

Facts/Trivia

• K. Shivaram liked reading books, travelling to far-off places, and horse riding in his leisure time.
  

  K. Shivaram while riding a horse

• He became the first person in India to pass the IAS Exam in the Kannada Language upon clearing UPSC.
  

  K. Shivaram while working as an IAS officer

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Sheikh Shahjahan is an Indian politician and businessman who is associated with Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal. On 29 February 2024, the West Bengal Police arrested him for assaulting Enforcement Directorate officials in January 2024.

Wiki/Biography

Sheikh Shahjahan was born in 1971 (age 53 years; as of 2023) in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. He was born into a poor family. Before becoming a politician, he worked as an agent in the fish market, a trekker driver, a conductor, and a vegetable vendor for some time in Sandeshkhali in West Bengal.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 4″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

His father, Masibur Mollah, had two wives, one in India and another in Bangladesh. He has two brothers named Sheikh Sirajuddin Akhtar and Sheikh Alamgir.

Sheikh Shahjahan and his brothers (back)

Wife & Children

Sheikh Shahjahan is married and has four children.

Career

Politics

In 2003, Sheikh Shahjahan entered politics. He followed the path of his uncle Moslem Sheikh, who was associated with the CPI(M) as a panchayat pradhan of their village. Soon after joining politics, he quit his driving job and got involved in overseeing local Bheri farming and managing privately owned land.

A young Sheikh Shahjahan

In 2004, Sheikh Shahjahan became the union leader of brick kilns in the Sandeshkhali region. He held this position as the most influential worker until 2010. Later, he became prominent in North 24 Parganas, a district in West Bengal. Despite the Left’s losses since 2009, he and his uncle retained their influence in their part of North 24 Parganas.

Sheikh Shahjahan during a visit to North 24 Parganas

In 2013, he switched parties, two years after the Trinamool Congress (TMC) came to power in Bengal. He realized the importance of aligning with the ruling party to maintain influence.

Sheikh Shahjahan as a leader of TMC

After joining TMC, Shahjahan became close to the politician Jyoti Priya Mallick, who supervised North 24 Parganas. He then joined Trinamool under Mullick’s guidance. Despite his uncle staying with the CPI(M) unit, Shahjahan formed his followers and built his influence.

Sheikh Shahjahan (in purple jacket) with his mentor and minister Jyoti Priya Mallick

According to villagers in the Sandeshkhali region, Shahjahan gradually expanded into the fish trade, controlled fish farms, formed his youth group, stayed connected with local party leaders, and helped during elections.

Sheikh Shahjahan while surveying his fishery business in West Bengal

Later, he was appointed to a permanent committee of North 24 Parganas’s Panchayat Samiti. He was given the fisheries and animal husbandry department of Zilla Parishad. He also served as the Trinamool block president in Sandeshkhali. He then gained recognition by participating in public events like blood donation camps and blanket distributions, and promoting state welfare schemes.

Sheikh Shahjahan during a political convoy to resolve public issues

In 2018, Sheikh Shahjahan became the deputy head of the Sarberia Agarhati gram panchayat. He then served as the party convenor in the 2021 Sandeshkhali elections. Later, he became the president of the Sandeshkhali TMC unit and won a Zilla parishad seat in 2023.

Controversies

Shahjahan’s Cross-Border Escapes

The West Bengal Police often charged him for crossing into Bangladesh to escape police arrest. Reportedly, Shahjahan remained challenging to capture, even when accused of a double murder in 2020 that involved two BJP leaders. ^[1]India Today

Legal Woes Accumulate

He was charged with 16 land grabbing, 13 murder or attempted murder, five rape, and 17 criminal conspiracy cases from 2020 to 2023. ^[2]Hindustan Times

Illegal Land Acquisition

He is often blamed for acquiring agricultural land and ponds in the Sandeshkhali, Sarberia, and Dhamakhali areas, owned by marginalized and tribal people, with the help of his brothers. ^[3]India Today

Ration Scam Probe

In January 2024, during a raid at Sheikh’s residence led by ED officials investigating a ration distribution scam, his supporters became violent. They assaulted the ED officials and damaged their vehicles. He was arrested in February 2024. ^[4]The Indian Express

Criminal Allegations

He often faced charges including extortion, assault, and murder. However, Shahjahan managed to escape police arrest and kept hiding. He was also engaged in illegal cross-border trade. ^[5]The Sunday Guardian Shahjahan allegedly instilled fear in the people of the Sunderbans region in West Bengal with the help of his brothers. Local women often accused him of socio-economic and sexual exploitation. ^[6]The Hindu

A picture of Sheikh Shahjahan and his brothers (back)

Car Collection

Sheikh Shahjahan owns 17 cars.

Sheikh Shahjahan with his Scorpio

Salary

He earns approximately Rs. 19.8 lakh per year.

Assets/Properties

Movable

• Bank deposits: Rs. 1.9 crore

Immovable

• Land: Rs. 4 crore

• Residential Property: Rs. 1.5 crore

Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2024. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor).

Facts/Trivia

• He is also known by the names Bhai ^[7]India Today, Matsa Karmadhakshya (in charge of fisheries in West Bengal), and Betaj Badshah.

• While serving as the deputy head of the Sarberia Agarhati gram panchayat, it was honoured with the “Child-Friendly Panchayat Award” in 2019 for reducing school dropout and child marriage rates.
  

  Sheikh Shahjahan during a visit to a local school

• In 2021, he took over a market in Sarberia, renovated it, and renamed it after himself. Shahjahan became well known when he began providing jobs to youths, ensuring women’s and children’s safety, and supporting their livelihoods. He also gave mobiles and bikes to villagers and supported poor families during weddings and funerals.
  

  Sheikh Shahjahan during a political campaign

• During the 2023 village council elections, he submitted a document that did not include information about his education.

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Sidharth Bharathan is an Indian actor, film director, and screenwriter. He primarily works in the Malayalam film industry. He is known for being the son of veteran Indian filmmaker Bharathan and actress KPAC Lalitha.

Wiki/Biography

Sidharth Bharathan was born on Thursday, 26 May 1983 (age 40 years; as of 2023) in Wadakanchery, Thrissur, Kerala. His zodiac sign is Gemini. Sidharth Bharathan comes from a family with a film industry background.

A childhood picture of Sidharth Bharathan with his father

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 7″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

His father, Bharathan, was a noted Indian filmmaker who died in 1998.

Bharathan

His mother, KPAC Lalitha was a famous Indian actress. She died in 2022.

KPAC Lalitha

He has a sister named Sreekutty Bharathan who works as an actress.

Sreekutty Bharathan with her husband

Wife & Children

In 2008, Sidharth Bharathan got married to Anju Mohan Das, an actress. The couple has a son named Rishi. They got divorced in 2013.

Sidharth Bharathan with Anju Mohan Das

Rishi

In 2019, he got married for the second time to Sujina Sreedhar, a dancer.

Sidharth Bharathan with Sujina Sreedhar on their wedding day

The couple has a daughter named Kayalvizhi who was born in 2020.

Sidharth Bharathan with Sujina Sreedhar and their daughter

Relationships/Affairs

Sidharth Bharathan was in a relationship with Sujina Sreedhar before marrying her in 2019.

Career

Actor

He made his acting debut with the 2002 Malayalam film Nammal as Shyam.

The poster of the film Nammal (2002)

Sidharth Bharathan then went on to appear in several Malayalam films such as Youth Festival (2004), Kakkakarumban (2004), Rasikan (2004), Ennittum (2004), Nidra (2012), Spirit (2012), Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala (2013), Olipporu (2013), Njan Ninnodu Koodeyundu (2015), and Koppayile Kodumkattu (2016).

Sidharth Bharathan on the poster of the film Koppayile Kodumkattu (2016)

In 2023, Sidharth Bharathan played the role of SI Ashok Kumar in the film Vela, and he worked as a scenarist for the film Isha, a segment in the anthology film 5 Sundarikal.

Sidharth Bharathan in a still from the film Vela

In Bramayugam, a 2024 horror film, he appeared as a servant.

The poster of the film Bramayugam (2024)

Director

In 2015, he directed the film Chandrettan Evideya.

The poster of the film Chandrettan Evideya

In 2017, Sidharth Bharathan directed the Malayalam film Varnyathil Aashanka, and in 2022, he directed Chathuram, followed by Djinn in the next year.

The poster of the film Djinn (2023)

Awards

• Best Director award for the film Chathuram (2022)
  

  Sidharth Bharathan while holding the Best Director award for the film Chathuram

• Best Character Actor award for the film ‘Bramayugam’ at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards (2025)

Facts/Trivia

• He also goes by the name Sydart. ^[1]Sidharth Bharath’s Instagram Account

• His 2012 Malayalam film Nidra was a remake of his father’s 1981 Malayalam film with the same title.
  

  The poster of the film Nidra (2012)

• In 2015, Sidharth Bharathan was in a severe car accident that caused him serious injuries, and he had to be placed on a ventilator.
  

  Sidharth Bharathan with his mother during hospitalisation in 2015

• In his film Djinn, his mother, KPAC Lalitha, played the role of a matriarch in a Muslim family. She passed away in 2022 before the release of the film.

• Sidharth Bharathan enjoys smoking cigarettes occasionally.
  

  Sidharth Bharathan while smoking a cigarette

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Varsha Singh Dhanoa is an Indian singer. In 2023, she came into the limelight for her song ‘Kon Disa Mein.’

Wiki/Biography

Varsha Singh Dhanoa was born on Tuesday, 17 January 1989 (age 35 years; as of 2024) in Bareilly, India. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn. After completing her school education, she went to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, to pursue graduation in Music, History, and Literature. ^[1]Varsha Singh Dhanoa’s LinkedIn Account Varsha Singh Dhanoa started singing in 2010. She received training in Indian classical and Bollywood music from Guru Alok Banerjee.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 7″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

Her father, Virender Singh Chandel, is a retired bank employee. Her mother’s name is Rakesh Chandel. Varsha Singh Dhanoa has a sister named Aparna Singh.

Varsha Singh Dhanoa with her father

Varsha Singh Dhanoa with her mother

Varsha Singh Dhanoa with Aparna Singh

Husband & Children

Her husband, Guru Dhanoa, is a musician. The couple has a daughter named Gurbani Dhanoa.

Varsha Singh Dhanoa with her husband Guru Dhanoa

Varsha Singh Dhanoa’s daughter, Gurbani Dhanoa

Career

Albums

In 2015, she made her singing debut with the song Chanda Niharu.

Varsha Singh Dhanoa on the poster of the song ‘Chanda Niharu’

In October 2022, she sang and featured in the music video for the Hindi song “Baawre.”

Varsha Singh Dhanoa on the poster of the video of the Hindi song Baawre (2022)

In 2023, Varsha Singh Dhanoa released a song titled “Banjara Mann” featuring Ana Ilmi.

Varsha Singh Dhanoa on the poster of the music video of the song Banjara Mann (2023)

In 2024, Varsha Singh Dhanoa sang and appeared in the music video for the Hindi song ‘Mitti Da Bawa.’

Varsha Singh Dhanoa on the poster of the song ‘Mitti Da Bawa’

Reality Shows

In 2012, she took part in the Indian singing reality shows X Factor and Indian Idol Season 6 on Sony Entertainment Television as a contestant.

Varsha Singh Dhanoa while singing in the reality show Indian Idol Season 6 (2012)

In 2015, Varsha Singh Dhanoa appeared as a contestant on the television singing reality show The Voice of India, which was broadcast on &TV.

Varsha Singh Dhanoa in the television singing reality show The Voice of India (2015)

Thereafter, she took part in and won the singing competitions Sangam Kala Group and AIR Rampur.

Films

In 2018, she provided vocals for the song “Ove Jania” in the Bollywood film “Katti Batti” starring Kangana Ranaut.

The poster of the song Ove Janiya

In 2022, Varsha Singh Dhanoa released a Hindi song titled “Shikaare Utte” featuring Ashlesha Sawant and Yash Tonk. In 2023, she sang the song “Ve Kamleya Reprise” for the film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.

Varsha Singh Dhanoa on the poster of the song Ve Kamleya Reprise in the film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)

Entrepreneur

Varsha Singh Dhanoa runs and teaches music on Riyaz TV and Groovy Baby Studio in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and works as its CEO.

Varsha Singh Dhanoa while promoting Riyaz TV

Television

Varsha Singh Dhanoa has sung numerous jingles for different advertisements like Sofy, Almond Oil, Wipro, and Amazon, as well as songs for popular television serials. In February 2024, she provided her vocals for the song ‘Bebaakiyaan’ featured in the SonyLIV series ‘Raisinghani vs Raisinghani.’

A still from the song ‘Bebaakiyaan’ featured in the SonyLIV series ‘Raisinghani vs Raisinghani

Facts/Trivia

• Varsha Singh Dhanoa has received training as a guitarist.
  

  Varsha Singh Dhanoa while playing the guitar

• In 2018, when she was aiming to make her mark in the Indian music industry, she faced sexual harassment. She revealed this during the MeToo movement, accusing singer Kailash Kher and music director Toshi Sabri of exploitation. ^[2]The Times of India

• Varsha Singh Dhanoa often sings at many international live music shows and concerts in cities such as Hong Kong, Beijing, Malaysia, and Dubai.
  

  Varsha Singh Dhanoa while performing at a live music show

• In May 2023, Vogue magazine featured Varsha Singh Dhanoa on its cover page.
  

  Varsha Singh Dhanoa on the cover of the Vogue magazine

• She is an animal lover. She has a pet dog and frequently uploads pictures of her pet on various social media platforms.
  

  Varsha Singh Dhanoa posing with her pet dog

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Romyanjali Priyadarshini is an Indian actress, model, video creator, and social media influencer. She primarily works in the Odia cinema.

Wiki/Biography

Romyanjali Priyadarshini was born on Wednesday, 11 December 2002 (age 21 years; as of 2023) in Dhenkanal, Odisha, India. Her zodiac sign is Sagittarius. She did her schooling at JVN High School in Mahulpal, Bhuban, Dhenkanal. Later, she went to Baji Rout Memorial College in Bhuban, Odisha, to pursue higher education. ^[1]Romyanjali Priyadarshini’s Facebook Details When she was in college, Romyanjali Priyadarshini actively participated in National Cadet Corps (NCC) training.

Romyanjali Priyadarshini in the uniform of the National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 3″

Weight (approx.): 60 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Figure Measurements (approx.): 36-30-36

Family

Parents & Siblings

Not much is known about her parents. She has a sister named Sreya who works as a lawyer.

Romyanjali Priyadarshini with her sister, Sreya

Husband

Romyanjali Priyadarshini is unmarried.

Career

Romyanjali Priyadarshini appeared in the music video of the Odia song “Ebe Ghruna Dekhibu” by Humane Sagar in 2019. She then featured in a devotional Odia song titled “Jay Tu Mangala Maa Go” in the following year. In 2022, she appeared in several music videos like “Kandibu Mate Jhuri Jhuri,” “Mu Bhuli Paruni Kahiki Tate,” “Khojuchi To Pageli,” “Tor Naina,” and “Seidinu Mun Hunu Hunu.”

Romyanjali Priyadarshini on the poster of the music video of the song Sedinu Mu Hunu Hunu

During the same year, her Odia song “Cute Gelhi” became famous on social media, bringing her into the limelight.

Romyanjali Priyadarshini on the poster of the song Cute Gelhi

Romyanjali Priyadarshini then featured in the music videos of the songs “Aalo Mora Kandhei” (2022), “Kie Nela Re Mo Premaku Kini” (2022), and “Tame Khusi Ki Kuha” (2022).

Romyanjali Priyadarshini on the poster of the music video of the song Kie Nela Re Mo Premaku Kini (2022)

In May 2023, Romyanjali Priyadarshini appeared in the music video of the Odia song “Pardesia Raja” by Umakant Barik and Amrita Nayak.

Romyanjali Priyadarshini on the poster of the song Pardesia Raja

In February 2024, she was featured in the music video of the song “Kou Raijara Pari.” The song was sung by Kumar Sanu and Yagyanseni Nayak.

Romyanjali Priyadarshini on the poster of the music video of the song Kou Raijara Pari

Award

Best Actress award for the song Seidinu Mun Hunu Hunu at the 5th Odisha Music Award Show (2024)

Romyanjali Priyadarshini while receiving the Best Actress award for the song Seidinu Mun Hunu Hunu at the 5th Odisha Music Award show

Bike Collection

Romyanjali Priyadarshini owns a TVS Scooty.

Romyanjali Priyadarshini with her TVS scooty

Car Collection

She owns a car.

Romyanjali Priyadarshini with her car

Facts/Trivia

• She also goes by the names Romi ^[2]Romyanjali Priyadarshini’s Facebook Details and Gayatri Nayak ^[3]Romyanjali Priyadarshini’s Instagram Account.

• Romyanjali Priyadarshini is a fitness enthusiast and goes to the gym regularly. She often shares pictures of her gym sessions on social media.
  

  Romyanjali Priyadarshini while posing at a gym

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Nafe Singh Rathee (1958-2024) was an Indian politician who was associated with the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) in Haryana as its state president. On 25 February 2024, he was shot dead by some unidentified people in Jhajjar, Haryana. ^[1]NDTV

Wiki/Biography

Nafe Singh Rathee was born on Saturday, 22 February 1958 (age 66 years; at the time of death) in Village Jatwada, Bahadurgarh, Haryana. His zodiac sign is Pisces. In 1976, he completed his matriculation from Government High School in Bahadurgarh, Haryana.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 4″

Hair Colour: Salt and Pepper

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Family & Caste

Nafe Singh Rathee belonged to the Jat community. ^[2]BNN

Parents & Siblings

His father’s name is Umrao Singh Rathee.

Umrao Singh Rathee

Nafe Singh Rathee with her mother

Nafe Singh Rathee with his sisters

Wife & Children

His wife’s name is Sheela Rathee.

Nafe Singh Rathee with his wife

The couple has two sons named Jitendra Singh Rathee and Bhupinder Singh Rathee. Bhupinder works at HPCL in Chandigarh and is a politician while Jitendra is an entrepreneur.

Jitendra Rathee (right) with Bhupinder Rathee (left)

Career

Nafe Singh Rathee contested the 9th Haryana Legislative Assembly election from the Bahadurgarh constituency on the ticket of the Social Action Party in May 1996 and won by a margin of 1.1 per cent.

A young Nafe Singh Rathee

He was re-elected as a member of the 10th Haryana Legislative Assembly from the Bahadurgarh constituency on the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) ticket in March 2000. He held the position until 2005. After this, he served as the chairman of the Bahadurgarh Municipal Council for two terms.

Nafe Singh Rathee while serving as the Chairman of the Bahadurgarh Municipal Council

In 2014, after the INLD denied him a ticket, Nafe Singh Rathee briefly joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). However, when the BJP also refused to give him a ticket, he contested independently. He returned to the INLD in 2018.

Nafe Singh Rathee during a political rally in 2018

In 2019, he contested for the Bahadurgarh Assembly Constituency but lost to Rajinder Singh Joon of the Indian National Congress (INC). In 2020, Nafe Singh Rathee was appointed as the State President of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) in Haryana.

Nafe Singh Rathee also served as the president of the All India Indian Style Wrestling Association and the national president of the International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI).

Controversies

Accusation: Suicide Case

In January 2023, Nafe Singh Rathee attracted controversy when his name was raised in the suicide case of Jagdish Rathee, the son of a former BJP minister, Mange Ram Rathee. ^[3]Business Standard District Court Jhajjar later granted him anticipatory bail. ^[4]Amar Ujala

Bike Collection

Nafe Singh Rathee owned an Audi Q3 Motor Cycle.

Car Collection

He owned a Jeep.

Assets/Properties

Movable Assets

• Cash: Rs. 5,73,192

• Deposits in Banks: Rs. 4,054,622

• Bonds, Debentures and Shares: Rs. 4,060

• LIC or other insurance Policies: Rs. 2,32,030

• Personal loans/advance given: Rs. 5,09,66,059

• Motor Vehicles: Rs. 6,058,888

• Other assets: Rs. 1,87,056

Immovable Assets

• Agricultural Land: Rs. 1,50,00,000

• Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 30,00,000

• Commercial Buildings: Rs. 10,00,000

• Residential Buildings: Rs. 80,00,000

Note: The given estimates of movable and immovable assets are according to the year 2019. It excludes the assets owned by his wife and dependents (minor). ^[5]My Neta

Net Worth

Nafe Singh Rathee’s net worth for the financial year 2018-2019 was estimated to be Rs. 4.80 crores. It excludes the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors). ^[6]My Neta

Death

On 25 February 2024, Nafe Singh Rathee was shot and killed while in his car by unidentified gunmen. The police suspected the involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Despite attempts to save him, Rathee died from multiple gunshot wounds sustained during the attack. ^[7]Business Standard

Following his death, his son revealed in a media interview that Nafe Singh Rathee had received numerous death threats over the past five years. He had repeatedly requested police protection from the government.

Facts/Trivia

• In February 2024, as the president of the Indian Style Wrestling Association of India, he went to Turkey for the 6th “Ethnosport Forum.” While there, he talked about promoting the sport of “Mud Wrestling” in his country.
  

  Nafe Singh Rathee during the 6th Ethnosport Forum organized in Turkey

• Nafe Singh Rathee liked travelling to distant places, reading books, and serving the needy and poor in his free time.

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Yahya Bootwala is an Indian actor, writer, poet, storyteller, and anchor. He is known for being the writer of the short films Sheher Ya Tum (2018), Alisha (2019), and Butterflies (2020).

Wiki/Biography

Yahya Bootwala was born on Tuesday, 3 October 1995 (age 28 years; as of 2023) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Libra.

A childhood picture of Yahya Bootwala

He pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media at National College in Mumbai, Maharashtra from 2013 to 2016. ^[1]Yahya Bootwala’s LinkedIn Account

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 10″

Weight (approx.): 70 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

Not much is known about his parents. He has a sister.

Wife

On 27 November 2023, Yahya Bootwala got married to Khadija K.

Yahya Bootwala with Khadija K on their marriage day

Relationships/Affairs

He was in a relationship with Khadija K before marrying her in 2023.

Career

Television

Yahya Bootwala appeared on the television show “Sabse Smart Kon?” on Star Plus in 2018 and promoted his poem collection “Main Likhunga Tere Baare Mein.”

Yahya Bootwala in a still from the television show Sabse Smart Kon (2018)

Short Films

Yahya Bootwala made his acting debut with the 2013 short film Nadaan. In 2018, Yahya Bootwala was featured in the short film “Game – The Jigsaw Puzzle.”

Yahya Bootwala in a still from the short film Game – The Jigsaw Puzzle

He was part of the short film “Sheher Ya Tum” during the same year. This film received the Golden Gateway Award in MAMI Film Festival’s Dimensions Category.

The poster of the short film Sheher Ya Tum

Yahya Bootwala then acted in the short film “Alisha” in 2019. In 2023, he appeared in the YouTube mini-series called “Butterflies.”

Yahya Bootwala on the poster of the YouTube mini-series Butterflies

Content Writer

Yahya Bootwala joined ADC News as a freelance writer in September 2013. He worked as a content writer at ClapsnSlaps.com from August 2014 to November 2014. In 2014, he wrote a documentary film called Mahim Return for Acorn Foundation. Thereafter, he worked for a month at Media Ant Productions as an assistant director.

Yahya Bootwala while working as a content writer

Then, from May 2015 to July 2015, he worked as a web content writer at Fizzcount. In May 2016, he started as a senior content writer at PumpkinTeam and stayed until July 2016. In 2017, he began working as a copywriter and morning show producer at Radio Mirchi in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is one of the founder writers of the page “Once Upon A Conversation.”

Yahya Bootwala on the poster of the page Once Upon A Conversation

Standup Comedy

In 2016, he also began his career as a stand-up comedian.

Yahya Bootwala delivering a standup comedy in 2016

Poet

In 2017, Yahya Bootwala’s poem collection “Shayad Wo Pyaar Nahi” became widely popular on social media.

The cover of the poem collection ‘Shayad Wo Pyaar Nahi’

Facts/Trivia

• He follows a non-vegetarian diet. ^[2]Yahya Bootwala’s Facebook Post

• Yahya Bootwala is also a motivational speaker. He often gives speeches at various public speaking events like TEDx.
  

  Yahya Bootwala on the invitation page of TEDx

• In his free time, Yahya Bootwala enjoys travelling to far-off destinations, going jet-skiing, playing badminton, and reading books.
  

  Yahya Bootwala while enjoying jet-skiing

• Once, in one of his social media posts, he mentioned that he enjoyed eating pizza often.
  

  Yahya Bootwala while enjoying a pizza

• During a talk with the media, he once mentioned that he had wanted to be an actor since he was a teenager. However, as he faced challenges, he discovered many other talents to make a living.

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G. Lasya Nanditha (1987-2024) was an Indian politician who was associated with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party. She was known for being one of the youngest Members of the Telangana Legislative Assembly from Secunderabad, Telangana, and the daughter of late Telangana MLA G. Sayanna.

Wiki/Biography

Giani Lasya Nanditha ^[1]NT News was born on Tuesday, 10 March 1987 (age 37 years; at the time of death) in Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana. Her zodiac sign is Pisces. In 2004, she completed her intermediate school education at Ratna Junior College in Narayanguda, Hyderabad.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 5″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

She belonged to the Scheduled Caste community. ^[2]My Neta

Parents & Siblings

Her father, G. Sayanna, was a politician who died in February 2023.

A picture of G. Lasya Nanditha’s father, G. Sayanna

Her mother’s name is G. Geetha. She had two elder sisters named Namratha and Niveditha.

G. Lasya Nanditha with her mother and sisters

Husband

G. Lasya Nanditha was unmarried.

Career

In 2015, G. Lasya Nanditha contested the Secunderabad Cantonment board elections from the fourth ward but did not win. In 2016, G. Lasya Nanditha participated in the GHMC elections and won.

G. Lasya Nanditha after winning the GHMC elections in 2016

She served as a corporator from Kavadiguda in 2016. During the 2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly Election, she competed as a Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) candidate from the Secunderabad Cantonment Constituency, which was reserved for SC candidates, and won.

G. Lasya Nanditha while taking blessings from K. Chandrasekhar Rao

She defeated Ganesh N of the Bharatiya Janata Party by 17,169 votes in the 2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly Election.

Car Collection

She owned a Toyota car.

Assets/Properties

Movable Assets

• Cash: Rs. 1,45,000
• Deposits in Banks: Rs. 40,00,852
• Motor Vehicles: Rs. 18,00,000
• Jewellery: Rs 28,05,000

Immovable Assets

• Residential Buildings: Rs. Rs 90,00,000

Net Worth

Her net worth for the financial year 2023-2024 was estimated to be Rs. 1.76 crores. It excluded the net worth of her husband and dependents (minors). ^[4]My Neta

Death

G. Lasya Nanditha died on 23 February 2024 in a road accident in Hyderabad. Her vehicle lost control and hit the road divider, causing severe injuries. She was with her gunman and driver at the time. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she could not survive her injuries. ^[5]NDTV

Facts/Trivia

• She was also known by the name Lasya Nanditha Sayanna. ^[6]ECI

• During a media conversation, she once revealed her childhood aspiration to become a Carnatic music singer and mentioned receiving training from a teacher.
  

  G. Lasya Nanditha while talking to a media outlet

• In December 2023, G. Lasya Nanditha and seven others were stuck in an overloaded lift at a hospital in Bowenpally during its anniversary celebrations. They remained trapped for over 20 minutes until those outside managed to open the lift doors and rescue them.

• She was known for her environmental activism and frequently took part in tree plantation drives in Telangana, Hyderabad.
  

  G. Lasya Nanditha while planting a sapling

• Reportedly, ten days before she died, Lasya Nanditha was in another accident in Narkatpally, where she got minor injuries. On 13 February 2024, while she was going to Nalgonda for a rally, where her car met with an accident, and her home guard passed away.

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Laura Alvarez is a Mexican businesswoman and human rights activist. She is a former banker and lawyer. She is known for being the third wife of Jeremy Corbyn, a member of the parliament of the United Kingdom.

Wiki/Biography

Laura Alvarez was born in 1971 (age 53 years; as of 2024) in Mexico.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 4″

Hair Colour: Dark Brown

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

Not much is known about her parents. She has an elder sister named Marcela Alvarez.

Laura Alvarez with her father

Husband

She met Jeremy Corbyn for the first time in 1999 when he helped locate her niece after she was abducted. Alvarez’s elder sister Marcela, who resided in London, had her daughter taken to America by her ex-husband. Marcela then sought assistance from the late Labour Minister Tony Benn, who connected her with the local MP Corbyn.

Laura Alvarez with Jeremy Corbyn

Laura Alvarez travelled from Mexico to London to support her sister and met Jeremy Corbyn at a fundraiser in the Finsbury Park community hub. After their first meeting, she returned to Mexico City to continue her law studies. However, they chose to stay connected and maintained a long-distance relationship for several years. During a media discussion, Marcela once revealed how Corbyn fell in love with her sister, Laura Alvarez. Marcela said

He made calls and did everything he could to help. Without his assistance I would never have been reunited with Jasmin. Because of our case he met my sister and they fell in love. I introduced them.”

Laura Alvarez with Jeremy Corbyn

In 2013, Laura Alvarez got married to Jeremy Corbyn.

Laura Alvarez with Jeremy Corbyn

The couple has no children.

Career

After completing her law studies in Mexico, Laura Alvarez started working as a lawyer. Thereafter, she worked as a banker to assist various rural communities.

Human Rights Activist

After marrying Jeremy Corbyn, Laura Alvarez left her banking job and moved to England. In London, she briefly worked as a human rights activist and served as an administrator at the National Commission of Human Rights Commission.

Laura Alvarez while participating in a human rights rally

Later, she joined the Organise Corbyn Inspired Socialist Alliance (OCISA) group in the UK as its member.

Entrepreneur

Alvarez runs Café Mam, a company importing coffee and chocolate from Mexico, in London. The company was established by her in June 2013, and the products are organic and Fairtrade certified.

Some packets of Café Mam coffee

Facts/Trivia

• Her coffee business faced criticism in 2015 when reports revealed that the beans were bought from farmers in Mexico’s poorest state who earned much less than what the beans were sold for in the UK.

• In October 2015, Alvarez declined an invitation to join her husband, Jeremy Corbyn, at a state banquet with the Queen and the Chinese President at Buckingham Palace. Although no reason was provided, Corbyn’s spokesperson clarified that it was not meant as a snub.

• Alvarez once described Corbyn as “not very good at housework” but “a good politician” during a media conversation.

• Alvarez frequently attends debates and seminars organized by various human rights activism organizations in London.
  

  Laura Alvarez while attending a human rights seminar

• She is an animal lover and frequently uploads pictures of her pet cat on various social media platforms.
  

  Laura Alvarez with her husband and pet cat

• Alvarez likes spending evenings at her home with her husband while watching the television show EastEnders on BBC and enjoying the occasional glass of wine.
  

  Laura Alvarez while enjoying an alcoholic beverage with her husband

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Tanuja Singh Parmar is an Indian civil engineer who works as an educator at Unacademy.

Wiki/Biography

Tanuja Singh Parmar was born on Saturday, 18 August 2001 (age 23 years; as of 2023) in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India. After completing her civil engineering, she cleared the GATE examination two times, and her second AIR was 832.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 5″

Weight (approx.): 55 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Black

Family

Parents & Siblings

Not much is known about her family.

A picture of Tanuja Singh Parmar’s parents

Husband

Tanuja Singh Parmar is unmarried.

Career

Tanuja Singh started working as a full-time state level Assistant Engineer (AE) and Junior Engineer (JE) educator at Unacademy, an online educational platform, in December 2022. She runs an educational institution named High-Q in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh.

Tanuja Singh Parmar while teaching at her institute

Facts/Trivia

• Tanuja Singh Parmar follows a non-vegetarian diet. ^[1]Tanuja Singh Parmar’s Instagram Story

• She likes travelling to distant places and reading books in her free time.
  

  Tanuja Singh Parmar while enjoying a trip to Goa

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