Nandita Das

As counting trends solidify in Assam, the BJP is poised for a third consecutive term, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma leading the charge. While the Congress has opened leads in several constituencies, the ruling party and its allies appear set for victory. Other parties like AIUDF and Raijor Dal have secured leads in a few seats.

Despite a decline in female candidates, women's representation in the assembly remains unchanged at seven seats. The BJP increased its footprint with four successes, while Congress struggled, winning merely one seat. Independent allies AGP and BPF hit the mark perfectly with their single women candidates securing seats.

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The Indian National Congress has unveiled its second list of 23 candidates for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly election in 2026. Key leaders are fielded across various constituencies. The party has strategically left 15 seats for its alliance partners as part of the seat-sharing agreement. This move sets the stage for the upcoming electoral battle in Assam.

Two decades after its release, director Deepa Mehta reflects on the enduring legacy of 'Water', her Oscar-nominated masterpiece on the plight of widows in 1930s India. In an exclusive conversation with Variety India, Mehta reveals the "accidental" way John Abraham was cast as the lead, alongside Lisa Ray and Seema Biswas. She also shares the "lost" original cast of the film—which initially featured Akshay Kumar, Nandita Das, and Shabana Azmi before massive protests stalled the production in Varanasi.

The Congress party has unveiled its initial list of 42 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, launching its campaign early. Key figures like Gaurav Gogoi and Debabrata Saikia will contest from Jorhat and Nazira respectively, as the party seeks to regain power after a significant hiatus.

Nandita Das's biopic 'Manto' features a memorable debut by lyricist Javed Akhtar. Initially approaching the script as a writer, Akhtar embraced his acting role, leading to a collaborative and ego-free creative process. Das playfully introduced him in the credits, highlighting their humorous working relationship and his natural comfort on camera.

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In a spirited call for solidarity, Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has rallied his party against the perceived 'arrogance' and 'corruption' of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's BJP government. The unveiling of the party's inaugural candidate list, prominently featuring the offspring of prominent leaders and former chief ministers, ignited a heated debate on nepotism.

She was attending the 23rd IFFK in Trivandrum

Actor, director and social activist Nandita Das is the latest to have been targeted by trolls over an alleged controversial quote attributed to her on social media.

The AICC released its first list of 42 candidates for the Assam assembly elections, creating friction with the Raijor Dal. Prominent Congress leaders like Gaurav Gogoi and Debabrata Saikia are among those nominated. The move has upset Raijor Dal, which was in advanced alliance talks with Congress and sought specific seats.

Nandita Das has joined the cast of a Spanish film directed by Maria Ripoll.

Nandita Das is set to direct Tabu in a screen adaptation of The Vine Of Desire

Nandita Das who made an impact in Tamil with Azhagi is now back in Tamil films

The Chief Executive Officer of the Children’s Film Society of India has blamed actress and CFSI chairman Nandita Das after losing his job – alleging that he was sacked because he asked Das to travel in Economy Class on an official trip.

Nandita Das says she was compelled to tell the story and thus she made 'Zwigato'.

Applause Entertainment and Nandita Das Initiatives, recently announced the release date of the much-anticipated film ‘Zwigato’, starring Kapil Sharma and Shahana Goswami. The film is set to hit the big screen on March 17, 2023

Nandita Das has joined the cast of a Spanish film by director Maria Ripoll.

It is girl-power all the way at the box office this week. Two of the most talented ladies of Indian cinema Nandita Das and Rani Mukerji are ready to put their best foot forward on Friday.

Nandita Das reflects on the enduring relevance of '1947 Earth' on its 26th anniversary, highlighting its message of trust and empathy amidst global strife. She expresses hope for wider accessibility to the film, praising the contributions of Bapsi Sidhwa, A.R. Rahman, Javed Akhtar, and the entire cast, including Aamir Khan's exceptional performance, and Deepa Mehta's direction.

Why the actress says no to Hollywood films.

While top jewellers are falling over their gold bars to get the stars read Amitabh, Aishwarya Rai, A R Rahman) to launch their bedazzling showrooms or be their brand ambassadors, a Bengaluru-based jeweller in the city decided to go the other way - all the way.

Delhi, her home, might be shaken after the blasts, says Nandita Das, but it can’t stay that way. In an impassioned discussion, she talks about causes close to her heart.

Subodh Maskara on making his acting debut, wife Nandita Das and more in a chat with TOI

It was never a career for Nandita Das. She wants to be known for her social activities, and she considers acting one of them.