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Des Mein… to invoke sense of dj vu for Star Plus viewers tonight
MUMBAI: Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand seems to be going the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi way.
Ashlesha Savant
Tonight’s Des Mein… episode will have Ashlesha Savant, currently portraying Mouli in Star Plus’Kahiin To Hoga, making her appearance as Dev’s (Amarr Upadhyay) wife. For those who came in late Upadhyay is currently suffering a bout of amnesia after an accident. To complicate matters, Dev has gotten himself a new face thanks to plastic surgery after said accident. Needless to say, Upadhyay replaced Varun Badola when the face change occurred.
As for Savant, she was bumped off Kyunki… a few months ago. As Teesha, Savant had a fatal accident when Mandira Bedi’s car clashed with hers. Now roped into Des Mein, Savant claims to have been married to Upadhyay when the latter suffered a loss of memory after his accident.
Both Savant and Upadhyay are Balaji actors who have made their way into Aroona Irani’s production. Is Irani going the Ekta way, with characters losing their fidelity along with their memories after having accidents? The Kyunki story had followed a similar track when Mihir of Kyunki had an accident, lost his memory and then got into a marital relationship with Mandira, when the first wife was still alive and kicking.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
