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 <keyword id="18941" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Divya-Dutta">Divya Dutta</keyword> is a name that guarantees influential screen presence. Whether she does a major role like she had in the last year’s <keyword id="127336" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bhaag-Milkha-Bhaag">Bhaag Milkha Bhaag</keyword>, or a smaller role like the one she did in <keyword id="836746" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Lootera">Lootera</keyword>, she always win hearts and gets applauded. 
 
Today, as she turns 37, we took a look at the journey of this beautiful and talented actress, and see what we’ve found: 15 facts about Divya Dutta. 
 
1. Divya was single-handedly raised by her mother after the unfortunate death of her father. She was only 7 at that time. 
 
2. Divya has bitter memories of the 1984 riots as she was in Punjab during the insurgency. In one of her interviews for the 2013 film Gippi, she recalled those times when she hid behind her mother's dupatta while praying for her safety. 
 
3. Before coming to Mumbai to follow her dreams, Divya tried her hands at modeling for regional television commercials in Punjab. 
 
4. Divya made her debut with the 1994 movie Ishq Mein Jeena Ishq Mein Marna. She was only 17 at that time. 
 
5. Her first major break was Veergati, a movie where she played the role of Salman Khan’s sister Sandhya. 
 
6. Although she is a Punjabi, her Punjabi cinema debut came years after her first Hindi movie. She played the lead role of Zainab in Shaheed-e-Mohabbat Boota Singh and her performance was well-received by audience and critics alike. 
 
7. Other than Hindi and Punjabi movies, she has also done a Nepali movie called Basanti and a Malayalam movie called Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. 
 
8. Divya dubbed for Lisa Ray in 2001 movie Kasoor as Ray was not comfortable with Hindi then. 
 
9. She has played important roles in television serials like Shanno Ki Shaadi, Kadam, and Samvidhaan. 
 
10. She has done various ads for prestigious brands like Aashirwad, Dabur, ICICI, Lehar, Sun Feast, and Vasmol. 
 
11. She also works as an anchor and in the past, has anchored several shows like Arey Deewano Mujhe Pehchano, Awaz Punjab Di, Cine Satrangi, and Hum Tum Ek Camare Me Band Hon. 
 
12. Her debut international film was The Last Lear in which she played the role of Ivy, a nurse. The movie also starred Amitabh Bachchan, Arjun Rampal, and Preity Zinta. 
 
13. She was briefly engaged to Sandeep Shergill, a Lieutenant Commander in Indian Army, but her engagement didn’t last long. 
 
14. For the role of Zaara’s maid and confidante Shabbo in the 2004 movie <keyword id="495554" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Veer-Zaara">Veer Zaara</keyword>, she won the Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female and GIFA Best Supporting Actress Award. This role is considered as her breakthrough in mainline cinema. 
 
15. For the role of Milkha Singh’s sister Ishrat Kaur in the 2013 movie Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, she won Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female, IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress, and Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. 
 
We wish the talented actress a very happy birthday and a long and healthy life. 
 
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We have already told what expectations we have from <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/What-To-Expect-From-Bollywood-In-The-First-Month-Of-2015/articleshow/45509596.cms">Bollywood movies releasing in January 2015</a>. Now is the turn to see what the second month of the year has in store for us. With 5 major releases expected in February 2015, here is a look at the star cast and major credentials of the movies.

What To Expect From Bollywood In February 2015?

<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/32673913.cms" /> <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> has its platter full this week and the all-new horrex genre (horror plus sex) is flush with cash. A total of five movies hit the theatres on Friday the 21st but none could bang the <keyword id="25892" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="box-office">box office</keyword> like Sunny Leone-starrer <keyword id="1020628" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ragini-MMS-2">Ragini MMS 2</keyword>. The sequel to the hit <keyword id="30679" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="horror-flick">horror flick</keyword> <keyword id="500381" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ragini-MMS">Ragini MMS</keyword> netted Rs 24.5 crore at home during the debut weekend while 4th day (Monday, March 24) collections stood at around Rs 4.5 crore nett at the <keyword id="827271" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Domestic-Box-Office">domestic box office</keyword>, as per industry estimates. 
 “RaginiMMS2 Fri 8.43 cr, Sat 7.29 crore, Sun 8.78 crore. Total: Rs 24.5 crore nett. India biz,” trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted. In spite of a slight drop in business on the second day, this <keyword id="2165873" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Horror-erotica">horror erotica</keyword> picked up pace and turned out to be this year’s third highest grosser over the opening weekend, after <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Jai-Ho-Salman-FightsThrough-Clichs-Fails-To-Create-A-Dhoom/articleshow/29505187.cms">Jai Ho</a> (around Rs 60 crore) and <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Box-Office-Gunday-LeavesYou-Clueless-But-Cash-Register-is-Ringing/articleshow/30626422.cms">Gunday</a> (Rs 43.9 crore). The movie has also surpassed the lifetime business of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Madhuri-starrer-DedhIshqiya-Stumbles-At-Box-Office-Yaariyan-Romps-Past/articleshow/28798719.cms">Dedh Ishqiya</a> (Rs 27 crore) and <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Highway-ExploresShadow-Zones-But-Fails-To-Impress-At-Box-Office/articleshow/31008054.cms">Highway</a> (Rs 27.25 crore), as per Koimoi. 
 
Along with Ragini MMS 2, four other movies were also released on March 21. These include <keyword id="1600822" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Gang-of-Ghosts">Gang of Ghosts</keyword>, Ankhon Dekhi, <keyword id="6526" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Lakshmi">Lakshmi</keyword> and <keyword id="2165865" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Kolkata-Junction">Kolkata Junction</keyword>. But keeping in mind how horror has flourished this week, we are focusing on just two movies today – Ragini MMS 2 and Gang of Ghosts. We will have another ‘Box Office’ story tomorrow and bring you the rest of the three movies, along with their box office performances. 
 Coming to performance, let us tell you that the <keyword id="1465525" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="horror-comedy">horror comedy</keyword> Gang of Ghosts did decently at the domestic box office and total collection after the first weekend was around Rs 14.25 crore, against a total budget of Rs 15 crore. That is not at all disheartening, taking into consideration the tough competition posed by the Ragini sequel, which is already way ahead of its total budget of Rs 18 crore. 
 
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 Although <keyword id="1983057" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Adult-movie-star">adult movie star</keyword> <keyword id="836886" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sunny-Leone">Sunny Leone</keyword> made her Bollywood debut with <keyword id="25529" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="jism-2">Jism 2</keyword>, it is Ragini MMS 2 that has given her the biggest break in India till date. Interestingly, <keyword id="303" type="POSITION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Director">director</keyword> <keyword id="820957" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bhushan-Patel">Bhushan Patel</keyword> had earlier helmed another successful horror flick – 1920: Evil Returns. Ragini MMS 2 has been produced by <keyword id="6354597" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ekta-Kapoor">Ekta Kapoor</keyword> and <keyword id="154993" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Shobha-Kapoor">Shobha Kapoor</keyword>. 
 
Now that we know the awesome numbers the movie is commanding, let us have a look at what’s selling Ragini MMS 2. Well, that’s a kind of no-brainer in this context. A <keyword id="2165868" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sizzling-Sunny-Leone">sizzling Sunny Leone</keyword> flaunting her assets throughout the movie and looking a bit more confident than usual (who wouldn’t when one is portraying her own character), and some <keyword id="2165869" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Spooky-elements">spooky elements</keyword> craftily thrown in here and there to keep the fear factor alive are tantalising enough to be lapped up by the audience. Add to that chartbuster songs like <keyword id="38162" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Baby-Doll">Baby Doll</keyword> and <keyword id="2019181" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Chaar-Botal-Vodka">Chaar Botal Vodka</keyword>, and you have the perfect recipe for box office success. 
 
Unlike the prequel (Ragini MMS) that featured a balanced mix of <keyword id="2165871" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Horror-and-sex">horror and sex</keyword>, the equation has changed this time, along with the cast, and tilted heavily towards the explicit. However, the horrex picks up from where the earlier one had left, telling us the fatal story of a movie production team that has come to the infamous haunted haveli to make a movie on Uday and Ragini, whose earlier escapade in the house had gone awry. In fact, it won’t be a bad idea to watch Ragini MMS once again before you watch the second in the series. Now that the leaked MMS made by Uday has gone viral, film-maker Rocks (<keyword id="6532013" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Parvin-Dabas">Parvin Dabas</keyword>) decides to cash in on the scandal; ropes in Sunny as the female lead and lands at the house for the shoot. Here, Sunny seems to be at her explicit best but the bone-chilling moments are not missing altogether, in spite of their routine predictability. For instance, you will find the quintessential exorcist in <keyword id="2165872" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Dr-Meera-Dutta">Dr Meera Dutta</keyword> (<keyword id="18941" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Divya-Dutta">Divya Dutta</keyword>), to say nothing of the usual trappings of a <keyword id="1571333" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="paranormal-thriller">paranormal thriller</keyword>. Maybe erotica and a heavy dose of <keyword id="2165874" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Quirky-humour">quirky humour</keyword> have been the saving grace of this movie, along with the terror lacing. 
 
The other horror release of the week is Gang of Ghosts, a photocopy adaptation of the original Bengali flick, <keyword id="494729" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bhooter-Bhobishyot">Bhooter Bhobishyot</keyword>. Directed by <keyword id="2218" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Satish-Kaushik">Satish Kaushik</keyword>, this one tells an intriguing story of an <keyword id="2165876" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Over-urbanised-Mumbai">over-urbanised Mumbai</keyword> and how the departed souls are compelled to leave their last stronghold as haunted houses are speedily turned into high-rises and multiplexes. The original one has a touching message in the guise of comedy – one can actually sense the pain of getting uprooted as your city turns too affluent to be affordable. But the <keyword id="39358" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="hindi-remake">Hindi remake</keyword> falls flat in spite of veterans like <keyword id="6533" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Anupam-Kher">Anupam Kher</keyword> and <keyword id="297" type="PERSON" weightage="100" keywordseo="Jackie-Shroff">Jackie Shroff</keyword>. Still, those who have not watched the original may like it enough – that could be one possible reason behind its moderate box office success. 
 
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Box Office: Ragini
MMS 2 Thrills All; Gang Of Ghosts Lacks Finesse

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 They may not be the crowd-pullers of <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> but when they are performing out there, you are sure to be captivated. Supporting actresses have been a part of Bollywood for as long as you can remember and more often than not, they have acted their hearts out in a way that people are not likely to forget. Many of them come from a theatre background and have strong acting calibre. So we think they will be equally impressive in carrying off a lead role. 
 
Following is a list of top 7 supporting actresses of Bollywood whom we would definitely want to see in lead roles. 
 1. <keyword id="437076" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Swara-Bhaskar">Swara Bhaskar</keyword> 
We first noticed her as the bold Payal in Tanu Weds Manu, liked her as the housewife Suman in Aurangzeb and totally loved her as the Banarasi Bindiya in Raanjhanaa. This talented Delhi lass started her acting career with Act One, a Delhi-based theatre group. In 2008, she made her move to Mumbai and today, she is recognised as one of the most talented actresses. We would like to see her in a leading role where she can amaze us with her acting skills and have a bit more of screen space, compared to her earlier projects. 
 2. <keyword id="6366549" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Richa-Chadda">Richa Chadda</keyword> 
After being noticed in Oye Lucky Lucky Oye as the drunkard sister of the main lead, Richa Chadda has come a long way. If the critically appraised role in Gangs of Wasseypur series and her bold portrayal of a gangster called Bholi Punjaban in the sleeper hit Fukrey were not enough proof of her potential, she won hearts in a short yet memorable role in the Rs 100 crore hit Ram Leela. What we expect in the near future is a leading role in another mafia movie, which we think, suits her best. 
 3. <keyword id="30733" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Shahana-Goswami">Shahana Goswami</keyword> 
What might come as a shocker is that Shahana Goswami has been around for more years than you can remember. Her first outing was in Zoya Akhtar’s Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., when she was just 20. To date, she has several laudable performances to her credit, including her most memorable role of Debbie in Rock On, the role that won her Filmfare Best Actress (Critics) award, a first for any supporting actress. With that kind of acting talent, we are sure she will be amazing as a leading lady in the future. 
 4. <keyword id="545350" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Aditi-Rao-Hydari">Aditi Rao Hydari</keyword> 
Debuting in a role much older than her actual age is a bold step taken by this Hyderabadi princess. But her beautiful portrayal of Rama Bua, the unmarried aunt of Sonam Kapoor in Delhi-6, earned her some pretty good roles in the later years. She worked as a supporting actress in Yeh Saali Zindagi, Rockstar and Murder 3, and later did some lead roles as well. Her portrayal of Lolita in London, Paris, New York earned her positive reviews but the movie failed to leave a mark at the box office. But just like the male lead, Ali Zafar, Aditi sang in the movie and the rendition got her some rave reviews. 
 5. <keyword id="139424" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Diana-Penty">Diana Penty</keyword> 
Her role of the innocent and pious Meera in Saif Ali Khan’s Cocktail impressed viewers and critics alike. With a dream debut and several nominations in her kitty, we expected to see more of this pretty model. However, Diana is yet to sign a lead role in any Hindi film and is currently busy promoting several brands. 
 6. <keyword id="523625" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="Jeneva-Talwar">Jeneva Talwar</keyword> 
She is probably the least familiar name in the list, but that doesn’t undermine her acting talent. She has appeared in several acclaimed flicks like Ru Ba Ru, Turning 30, Patiala House and Shaurya, and proved time and again that you need not be a leading name to impress movie-goers. But we still want Jeneva to do a role in a commercial movie – so that the masses can further appreciate her praiseworthy prowess. 
 7. <keyword id="18941" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Divya-Dutta">Divya Dutta</keyword> 
Been there, done that… Divya Dutta is not new to the industry. In fact, she has been wowing us for some 20 years and still outshines many of her contemporaries when it comes to character roles. Who can forget her Multani-speaking character Shanno, who managed to strike all the right chords in Veer Zaara? Her portrayal of Ishrat Kaur, the elder sister of Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, won her several awards and nominations. With ample industry experience, Dutta can do wonders if she ever decides to step in the shoes of a leading lady, in a role tailor-made for her. 
 
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Bollywood Musing: 7 Supporting Actresses We Would Like To See Doing Lead Roles

Actor <keyword id="29287" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="kay-kay-menon">Kay Kay Menon</keyword> says his web <keyword id="45633" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="series">series</keyword> "<keyword id="940198" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="special-ops">Special Ops</keyword>" offers a very unique perspective to the role of Indian intelligence. <keyword id="68674" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Neeraj-Pandey">Neeraj Pandey</keyword> has directed the series along with Shivam Nair. The eight-episode <keyword id="2739840" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hotstar">Hotstar</keyword> Specials spy action thriller series is based on the role of Indian intelligence in a series of real terror attacks that India has faced over the last 19 years, including the 26/11 attacks. In a fictional take from the show, Himmat Singh (essayed by Kay Kay) is seen interrogating terrorist Ajmal Kasab. "26/11 was a day when the entire country was awake. 'Special Ops' offers a very unique perspective to the role of Indian intelligence," Kay Kay said. "Undercover agents are the true unsung heroes of our time. 'Special Ops' tries to bring forth the lives of these agents that try to capture the mastermind behind several unfortunate attacks. Indian intelligence is doing a lot for our country and we need to be indebted to them," he added. The show also features Saiyami Kher, Karan Tacker, Divya Dutta, Vinay Pathak, Muzammil Ibrahim, Vipul Gupta, Sajjad Delafrooz, Parmeet Sethi, Gautami Kapoor, Sana Khan, Sharad Kelkar, KP Mukherjee and many others. The show went live on March 17 in seven languages on Hotstar VIP.

Kay Kay Menon Hotstar series Special Ops, dedicated to unsung heroes of Indian intelligence

Mumbai, Jun 17 () Actors Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Rakesh Bedi, and Makarand Deshpande are among the popular names from the film industry to join a fundraising campaign in support of the theatre community. Zee Theatre has partnered with Give India Foundation to support the staff and technicians at the cinema halls who have been badly hit due to the coronavirus-forced lockdown. Kher, Gupta, Bedi along with Divya Dutta, Aahana Kumra and Shikha Talsania feature in a campaign video where they talk about the people who are the backbone of the theatre experience. Shailja Kejriwal, chief creative officer of Zee Special Projects, said the month-long fundraising initiative aims to help those who find themselves without any source of income and are "unlikely to get any relief in the coming months." "It is extremely heartening to see that our initiative has received the support of such stalwarts. Our aim at Zee Theatre is to support the fraternity, the generous donations will go a long way to help them during these trying times," Kejriwal said in a statement. Kher said he instantly came on board to be a part of the fundraiser as he shares a "deep and personal connection" with theatre halls. "No theatrical production is complete without the help and presence of the technicians and support staff. Their survival is vital for our community. I would request everyone to donate generously," he said. Gupta said she feels fortunate to be in a position to help colleagues who are struggling to make ends meet. "Many of the support staff and technicians are worried and helpless because of the uncertainty surrounding the reopening of theatre halls... Through this initiative, we want to reach out to people across the country and urge them to donate," the actor said. The two-minute video also features a poem penned by actor-lyricist Amitosh Nagpal to convey the industry's unified sentiment to fight for survival amid lockdown. JUR RB RDS RDS

Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta and others lead support to theatre staff amid COVID-19 crisis

<img class="gwt-Image" src="/photo/32358320.cms" />NEW DELHI: Noted <keyword id="211145" type="POSITION" weightage="40" keywordseo="writer-and-journalist">writer and journalist</keyword> <keyword id="166218" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Khushwant-Singh">Khushwant Singh</keyword> passed away on Thursday. He was 99. 
 
Singh was best known for his trenchant secularism, his humour, and an abiding love for poetry. 
 "He was fine and passed away peacefully at home on Thursday," his daughter <keyword id="299216" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Mala-Singh">Mala Singh</keyword> said. His cremation will take place at Lodhi Crematorium at 4pm today. 
 
Read also: Khushwant Singh's column in TOI, dated October 23, 2011 - <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/9527596.cms" target="_blank">An agnostic's view of life &amp; death</a> 
 
Born on February 2, 1915 at Hadali, now in Pakistan, Singh wrote classics like "Train to Pakistan", "I Shall Not Hear the Nightingale" and "Delhi". 
 
He was a lawyer-turned-diplomat-turned-writer. His autobiography, "Truth, Love and a Little Malice", was published by Penguin Books in 2002. 
 
He was editor of several literary and news magazines, including the Illustrated Weekly of India as well as two newspapers, the Hindustan Times and the National Herald, through the 1970s and 1980s. 
 
In 2007, he was awarded with the Padma Vibhushan. 
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		Oh no Khushwant Singh is no more. He made our lives so much richer by his literary contributions. “With Malice towards one and all” RIP — <keyword id="1671" type="PERSON" weightage="40" keywordseo="Shah-Rukh-Khan">SHAH RUKH KHAN</keyword> (@iamsrk) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk/statuses/446554120938192896">March 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
 
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		Khushwant Singh. End of an era. Only KS could say 'There's no condom for a pen." And prove it!
	— Shobhaa De (@DeShobhaa) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeShobhaa/statuses/446551474776965120">March 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
 
Read also: Khushwant Singh's column in TOI, dated May 17, 2011 - <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/7210234.cms" target="_blank">He lived by example</a> 
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		Very sad to hear of the death of Khushwant Singh - great historian, novelist, editor, columnist, and a wonderfully kind, generous man. RIP.
	— Amitav Ghosh (@GhoshAmitav) <a href="https://twitter.com/GhoshAmitav/statuses/446557223825584128">March 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
 
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		If you haven't read Khushwant Singh's columns, novels or stories, you're missing out on a sizeable chunk of top notch Indian literature
	— ȿ ‏ (@Syddie) <a href="https://twitter.com/Syddie/statuses/446559305739685888">March 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
 
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		RIP Khushwant Singh - bet he will be telling jokes in heaven.
	— Chitra Narayanan (@ndcnn) <a href="https://twitter.com/ndcnn/statuses/446559088324120576">March 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
 
Read also: Vinita Dawra Nangia's blog, dated November 3, 2013 - <a href="http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/O-zone/entry/be-true-to-your-self-is-khushwant-s-lesson" target="_blank">Be true to your self, is Khushwant's lesson</a> 
 
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		Rip Khushwant singh! End of an era! Find memories of train to Pakistan n t bond I shared with him! Wil miss u!
	— Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25) <a href="https://twitter.com/divyadutta25/statuses/446558373010354176">March 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
 
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		Khushwant will be remembered for this great history of the Sikhs. He was a very generous man. His bravest act was to take on Bhindranwale...
	— Ramachandra Guha (@Ram_Guha) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ram_Guha/statuses/446558103798951936">March 20, 2014</a></blockquote>
 
Singh, who was a Member of Parliament from 1980 to 1986, was awarded with the Padma Bhushan in 1974 but returned the decoration in 1984 in protest against the storming of the Golden Temple in Amritsar by the Indian Army. 
 
He is survived by son Rahul and daughter Mala. 
 
(With inputs from AP)

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