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I have kept my daughter away from social media, says Kamya Panjabi as she hits out at trolls talking about her first marriage
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Hasti Doshi (BOMBAY TIMES; December 12, 2021)
Kamya Panjabi recently shared a video on women empowerment after which someone online commented, ‘Ek apni shaadi to bacha ni payi talaq ho gaya. Fir dusri shaadi... had hai.’
The actress hit back at the person saying, “So? Mujhe khush rehne ka ya jeene ka koi haq nahi hai? Talaq ho gaya toh aurat ko marr jaana chahiye? Talaq se zindagi khatam ho jaati hai aurat ki? Aap jaisi soch rakhne waalo ke khilaaf aaj harr ladki ko apni awaaz uthani padegi our utha bhi rahi hai... Mujhe kamzor naa samajna main ladki hoon lad sakti hoon.”
Kamya, who was last seen in the TV show Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, married businessman Bunty Negi in 2003. They divorced in 2013. She tied the knot with Delhi-based healthcare professional Shalabh Dang last year.
We reached put to Kamya regarding this and she said, “These trolls have been there since a long time now; it’s not something new that we are facing. These people on social media talk about my daughter, my past marriage, divorce, that I got married again... I ignore it most of the times, but sometimes you need to give it back. You have to make them realise how wrong they are to bring about some change.”
Kamya consciously keeps her 12- year-old daughter Aara away from social media due to this. “These days kids are on social media right from the time they are born, but I consciously keep my daughter away from it. She’s 12 years old and isn’t aware of how people say nasty things. She doesn’t know much about these trolls, but she hears me talking about it sometimes. I can keep her away from it for sometime, but later in life whenever she is on this platform, I hope she fights her battles on her own. She will know how her mother has been fighting against such things for years,” said the actress, who recently got into active politics.
BT Exclusive: I’m not entering politics for fame or money-Kamya Panjabi
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Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; October 27, 2021)
She has been one of the popular faces on TV in the last two decades. Now, Kamya Panjabi is all set to don a new hat in real life. Yesterday, we exclusively told you that the actress is getting into politics and she has joined the Congress Party. We reached out to Kamya, who spoke to us about her decision and future plans. Excerpts:
What prompted you to join politics?
It had been on my mind for many years. Even when I was at the peak of my TV career, I was certain that I wanted to join politics in the future. When my show Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki ended in September, I started working on what I had envisioned for myself. Tehseen Poonawalla, whom I met on Bigg Boss 13 (she made an appearance on the show as a celebrity guest), learnt about my political aspirations. He realised that I had the potential and guided me through it. I want to serve my country and work on causes I strongly feel for. Besides other things, I want to focus on women empowerment and help those who suffer domestic violence in our country. I, too, have suffered silently in the past for many years. The desire to join politics stems from a strong cause. I am not hungry for power, I just want to work.
Does that mean you will be moving to Delhi? Your husband Shalabh Dang is based there...
At the moment, I will be working out of Mumbai. But I am open to everything. My aim is to do good work. My husband is extremely supportive, be it acting or now politics. Chaahe Mumbai ho, Delhi ho ya UP ho, I am willing to cover the length and breadth of the country wherever I am required.
Do you plan to quit acting?
Acting is my first love and I will continue to do it. I will balance the two and divide my time. I have seen lead actors of my shows go on leave for eight days at a stretch, but the work doesn’t suffer. When I join a show, I will inform my producers of my responsibilities and I am sure that they will be happy to adjust. Having said that, if it’s required of me, I will enter politics full time. For me, it’s not just about being a face, I will walk the talk. My actions will speak louder than words.
There have been actors in the past who’ve joined politics, but things didn’t work out for them. What do you have to say about that?
It’s not that I am clueless and have decided to join politics for fun. I have done my homework and am very clear about my goals. I am not here to make money or achieve power and fame. Woh mujhe TV mein bahut mila hai. I am here to work. Let’s leave everything to time. Everyone knows that main jo kar sakti hoon wohi bolti hoon aur jo bolti hoon woh karke bhi dikhaati hoon.
We should hopefully begin shooting for Shakti: Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki on or before June 15-Kamya Panjabi
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Kamya Panjabi recently flew back from Delhi with her daughter to return to work; says unit will reside in studio, technicians already quarantined
Akash Bhatnagar (MUMBAI MIRROR; June 11, 2020)
On Tuesday, Kamya Panjabi posted a picture online with her 11-year-old daughter, both of them masked and in protective gear, returning to the city of Mumbai to resume work. For the last few weeks, the actress was in Delhi, where she had flown to just before the Coronavirus lockdown to spend time with her husband Shalabh Dang and his family.Kamya informs that the producers of her TV show, Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, have told her that they will resume shooting in the coming week. “All the arrangements are in place. We should hopefully begin on or before June 15,” she asserts, quick to add that the makers have taken measures for the safety of the cast and crew. “The unit will be residing in the studio and a cook will be hired to make healthy food for everyone. There will be constant check-ups and a nearby hotel has been booked for the actors who do not wish to travel. The technicians have been quarantined before the shooting, so that they and everyone else on the set are perfectly safe. I think we will be able to successfully pull off this new normal as far as shooting is concerned.”
The actress, who tied the knot with healthcare professional Shalabh on February 10, says they were lucky to have picked that date. “We had to decide between February and November and I preferred the latter as I wanted time to prepare for an elaborate, traditional Punjabi wedding. But Shalabh and my family didn’t want to wait,” she recalls, adding that her honeymoon, planned for March to some place where she could shop too, had to be pushed due to the lockdown. “But I got a different kind of a vacation and this time alone gave us an opportunity to come closer as a family, as otherwise, we are both busy with work. We watched movies, painted and my daughter and his 12-year-old son, who is now my son, too, fought, bonded and cooked together like siblings. I also got time to connect with my in-laws.”
Being a healthcare professional, Shalabh has been working on the field. She must have been worried about him? “I was scared, but I am also proud of the work he is doing,” she asserts.
Kamya Panjabi looked like a princess and Shalabh Dang was her prince-Suchitra Pillai
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Suchitra Pillai shares details of the actress’s traditional Punjabi wedding
Akash Bhatnagar (MUMBAI MIRROR; February 11, 2020)
Kamya Panjabi tied the knot with healthcare professional Shalabh Dang in a small Gurudwara wedding on Monday morning. The festivities began with a bachelorette party on February 2, followed by an engagement ceremony at a Gurudwara on Saturday. The haldi was held on Sunday morning. During the mehendi and sangeet the same evening, Kamya had danced with bestie, Kavita Kaushik (right), to the tunes of “Mujhko Rana Ji Maaf Karna”. Kavita had to miss the wedding after she injured her knee while doing yoga the next morning.Fellow actress and another close friend Suchitra Pillai, was at the shaadi and informed that it was a family only affair with traditional rituals and a few close friends. The baraat arrived at 11 am and the pheras took place at 1 pm, followed by lunch. “Kamya looked like a princess in her lehenga and Shalabh was her prince. It was a beautiful, dreamy wedding,” Suchitra gushed. The bride wore a traditional red lehenga and gold jewellery with the groom in a golden sherwani.
The couple will host a party for family and friends from the industry at a club tonight. They will head to Delhi, Shalabh’s hometown after that to complete the rituals.On January 17, Kamya marked one year of their relationship with a heartfelt post. Recalling how she was broken and lonely on the same day last year, she thanked Shalabh for picking up the pieces and making her happy again. Proclaiming him to be “Gannu’s best gift” to her, she said she was looking forward for a lifetime with him. Her beau, in turn, promised her, “Only and Only Good times ahead.” The following day, the actress shared a glimpse of their wedding card.
Kamya has been a part of the TV industry since 2001 and has been a part of shows like Piya Ka Ghar and Banoo Main Teri Dulhan. She is best remembered for her stint as a contestant on Bigg Boss 7 and is currently seen on the show Shakti—Astitva ke Ehsaas Ki.
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