https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/tags/tribute/Recent content in Tribute on Culture CrossroadsHugo -- gohugo.ioen-caMon, 12 Jan 2026 17:24:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/celebrating-100-years-of-iconic-filmmaker-shakti-samanta-with-ultra-media/Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:24:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/celebrating-100-years-of-iconic-filmmaker-shakti-samanta-with-ultra-media/Kuch toh log kahenge… — a line that has outlived generations. Even five decades on, the iconic song from Amar Prem continues to resonate, reflecting the emotional depth and musical sensibility of legendary filmmaker Shakti Samanta. To mark his 100th birth anniversary on 13 January, Ultra Play, the Hindi-language OTT platform from Ultra Media & Entertainment Group, has announced Shakti Samanta@100: A Celebration of Timeless Cinema, a month-long film festival of 32 of his iconic works streaming throughout January.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/chetna-pande-stands-by-nishank-swami-during-emotional-hospitalisation-after-father-s-demise/Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:22:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/chetna-pande-stands-by-nishank-swami-during-emotional-hospitalisation-after-father-s-demise/Actor Chetna Pande took to Instagram to express her love and support for her boyfriend, Nishank Swami, who has been hospitalised following the recent demise of his father. The emotional post has touched many, highlighting a deeply personal moment for the couple during an extremely difficult phase. In the Instagram story, Chetna shared a poignant image of her holding Nishank’s hand, visibly connected to medical support, capturing the vulnerability of the moment.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/arjun-bijlanis-brother-in-law-shares-an-emotional-message-for-his-father/Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/arjun-bijlanis-brother-in-law-shares-an-emotional-message-for-his-father/Neha Swami, actor Arjun Bijlani’s wife, lost her father, Rakesh Chandra Swami, on January 1. He was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai after suffering a stroke and was on ventilator support. Neha’s brother, Nishank Swami, took to Instagram to share an emotional message for his father. With a series of photographs that showcase the hearty life his father had lived, Nishank wrote, “I have not even accepted what has happened.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/krantijyoti-vidyalaya-marathi-madhyam-team-pays-tribute-to-savitribai-phule/Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:36:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/krantijyoti-vidyalaya-marathi-madhyam-team-pays-tribute-to-savitribai-phule/On the birth anniversary of India’s pioneering woman educator and torchbearer of education, Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule, the team of Krantijyoti Vidyalaya – Marathi Madhyam paid homage by visiting the historic Mahatma Phule Wada in Pune. This is the very place where Savitribai Phule was shaped and where she laid the foundation for social reform. Since the soul of the film lies in highlighting the educational revolution brought about by Savitribai Phule and her relentless struggle to preserve Marathi-medium schools, this tribute on her birth anniversary held special significance.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/somy-ali-pays-a-heartfelt-tribute-to-superstar-rajesh-khanna/Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:01:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/somy-ali-pays-a-heartfelt-tribute-to-superstar-rajesh-khanna/Actor and social activist Somy Ali shared an emotional tribute to legendary actor Rajesh Khanna as she remembered him on his birthday, December 29. For Somy, the day is not just a date on the calendar but a deeply personal reminder of the man who inspired her love for cinema and shaped her childhood dreams. Somy revealed that Rajesh Khanna was her absolute favorite and the reason she fell in love with films while growing up in Karachi.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/shiv-sagar-with-him-an-entire-era-has-gone/Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:15:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/shiv-sagar-with-him-an-entire-era-has-gone/Veteran producer, cinematographer, and director Prem Sagar, son of legendary filmmaker Ramanand Sagar and father of producer Shiv Sagar, passed away on August 31 at his residence in Mumbai at the age of 81. An alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, from the 1968 batch, Prem Sagar was a Gold Medalist for Best Academic Student and a Silver Medalist for Best Photographed Student Film. His brilliance laid the foundation for a remarkable career in cinema and television.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/anand-chordia-launches-r-k-laxman-website-and-children-s-art-book/Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:44:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/anand-chordia-launches-r-k-laxman-website-and-children-s-art-book/In a heartfelt tribute to Late Mrs. Kamala Laxman on her 100th birth anniversary, Anand Chordia, Director, Technology & Innovations, Suhana, and Founder of The Eco Factory Foundation (TEFF), officially launched the R.K. Laxman website ( www.rklaxman.com) and unveiled a Children’s Art Book of Sketches by the legendary cartoonist R.K. Laxman, along with Usha Laxman (daughter of R.K. Laxman), Gauri Chordia, and Adya Chordia at the R.K. Laxman Museum, Balewadi, Pune.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/shahid-mallyaa-celebrates-the-birth-anniversary-of-his-father-lt-shri-krishna-kumaar/Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:58:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/shahid-mallyaa-celebrates-the-birth-anniversary-of-his-father-lt-shri-krishna-kumaar/The evening saw the presence of Sonu Nigam, Varun Grover, Abu Malik, Dev Negi, Sunil Pal, Swaroop Bhalwankar, Siddharth Kashyap, Geet Sagar, Saaveri Verma, Daboo Malik, Nasir Khan, Anurag Pandey, Sameer Sen & Many More. In a heartfelt tribute to a man whose presence continues to guide and inspire, Shahid Mallyaa commemorated the birth anniversary of his beloved father, Lt. Shri Krishna Kumaar, with an intimate gathering of family, friends, and well-wishers.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/rina-charaniya-aka-rii-summits-carstensz-pyramid/Sun, 27 Oct 2024 03:46:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/rina-charaniya-aka-rii-summits-carstensz-pyramid/Singer and mountaineer Rina Charaniya aka Rii, who has sung songs like Aadha Chaand, Baatein Uski and Phir Mulaqat, successfully summited Carstensz Pyramid, one of the most technically challenging climbs in the Seven Summits project, on October 12. Talking about the climb, she said, “Located on the island of New Guinea in Indonesia, the Carstensz Pyramid rises to an elevation of 4,884 meters and is renowned for its technical difficulty and harsh, unpredictable weather conditions.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/saanand-verma-pays-tribute-to-ratan-tata/Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:13:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/saanand-verma-pays-tribute-to-ratan-tata/As India mourns the passing of one of its most iconic figures, Ratan Tata, at the age of 86, actor Saanand Verma, who has been part of movies like Chhichhore and Babli Bouncer, among others, expressed deep admiration for the industrialist’s life and contributions. In his heartfelt tribute, Verma highlighted the profound influence Tata had on him personally and explained why the business magnate continues to inspire millions across the country.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/deekshha-sonalkar-tham-reflects-on-the-legacy-of-ratan-tata/Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:50:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/deekshha-sonalkar-tham-reflects-on-the-legacy-of-ratan-tata/In a heartfelt tribute to the passing of Ratan Tata, actress Deekshha Sonalkar Tham, currently seen in the show Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye, expressed her deep sorrow over the loss of the iconic industrialist and philanthropist. Tata, who passed away at the age of 86, was widely regarded as a national treasure, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that inspired millions. “Ratan Tata’s passing is a very personal loss for everyone who knew of him and his work.https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/producer-binaiferr-kohli-pays-tribute-to-ratan-tata-we-ve-lost-a-humane-giant/Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:47:00 +0000https://staging.culturecrossroads.ca/posts/producer-binaiferr-kohli-pays-tribute-to-ratan-tata-we-ve-lost-a-humane-giant/Acclaimed television producer Binaiferr Kohli, the powerhouse behind hit TV shows like Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, and F.I.R among others, expressed deep sorrow at the passing of industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata. Tata, who passed away at the age of 86, left behind an unparalleled legacy in both the business world and in humanitarian efforts. In her heartfelt tribute, Binaiferr emphasized that Ratan Tata was more than just a business icon: “It’s not that people wanted him to live longer to do more for the business world; people wanted him around because of the kind, humane person he was.