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The Jewish Bollywood Star: Esther Abraham

She was India's first female film producer

Esther Abraham was a Jewish Bollywood superstar and the first female film producer in India. She was a proud observant Jew even while shaping modern Indian culture.

Esther was born in Calcutta in 1916 to an Orthodox Jewish family. The Abrahams were Baghdadi Jews who had emigrated from Iraq in the 19th century. In school Esther excelled academically and athletically. She was a talented hockey player with a roomful of trophies. Esther was also an artist who attended Cambridge University after high school and majored in art.

After university, Esther became a kindergarten teacher at a Jewish school in Calcutta, but she yearned to be a performer. Her first job in the entertainment industry was as a dancer for a silent movie theater. Esther’s job was to entertain the audience during a pause in the film while the reel were changed.

Many members of Esther’s family were talented musicians and performers. She went to visit an actress cousin in Bombay who was appearing in a theater production. The director noticed tall, beautiful Esther and gave her a screen test.

Esther did so well on the test that she soon appeared in her first movie, Bhikaran, in 1936. Around this time she was given the screen name Pramila. Audiences fell in love with Pramila and she quickly became one of the most famous actresses in India. She also worked as a model and appeared on many magazine covers. In 1947, at age 31, Esther won the first Miss India contest – while pregnant with her fifth child.

At that time in India, the movie industry was controlled by a handful of extremely wealthy producers who exploited their actors and crew members and paid them only a measly salary. Esther Abraham decided to change that. She defied the studio system by becoming the first female producer of Bollywood feature films. Esther formed her own production company, Silver Productions, and produced sixteen feature films. She treated her cast and crew with respect and paid them well.

Esther starred in 30 films. In addition to being an actress and producer, she did her own stunts and worked as a stunt double for other performers. Esther also designed her own costumes and jewelry for every production.

Famous for her enchantingly beautiful eyes, audiences didn’t know that her eyesight was very poor and she did dance moves by counting the steps. Audiences also were likely unaware that she was Jewish – and probably wouldn’t have cared. Unlike so many countries with Jewish communities, India has no history of antisemitism.

Esther’s daughter Naqi Jahan was crowned Miss India in 1967, and they are the only mother and daughter who both won the title. Her son Haidar Ali is a successful Indian actor and screenwriter. Haidar described his mother: “A woman who was gifted by God with internal power and strength… she magnetized power…. One the home front she kept us together [clenching his fist] like this.”

Esther Abraham appeared in her last film in 2005, at age 90, playing a grandmother in the movie Thaang. She died a few months after its release. Until the end of her long life, Esther remained a practicing Jew. Her funeral was at the Maghen David synagogue, and her son Maurice read Psalms in Hebrew. Esther was buried in the Jewish cemetery in Mumbai.

For entertaining audiences for seventy years, and for being the first female film producer in India, we honor Esther Abraham, aka Pramila, as this week’s Thursday Hero.

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Shilpa Shirodkar reveals why Mahesh Babu didn't publicly support her during Bigg Boss 18: 'He is reserved but...'

Shilpa Shirodkar defended her brother-in-law and Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu for not publicly supporting her during Bigg Boss 18. Shilpa Shirodkar with Mahesh Babu Shilpa Shirodkar, who starred in multiple Bollywood hits in the 90s, survived in Bigg Boss 18 for 15 weeks and was evicted in the Finale Week. Shilpa’s sister and former actress Namrata Shirodkar is married to the Telugu superstar…

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Amid the 90-hour week debate, Shah Rukh Khan's old statement about hard work goes viral: 'Aaram haraam hai'

Amid the national debate about the 90-hour work week, an old statement by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has resurfaced on social media, adding fuel to the debate. In a 2022 interview with Aaj Tak, Khan suggested that to achieve success, one must be “unsettled.” He suggested that rest is only useful for those who do not wish to succeed. Khan emphasized the importance of dedication and…

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Amid debate over 90-hour work week, Shah Rukh Khan's old statement on hard work goes viral: 'Aaram haraam hai'

Amid a national debate over the 90-hour work week, an old statement by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has resurfaced on social media, adding fuel to the discussion. In a 2022 interview with Aaj Tak, Khan warned that to achieve success you have to be “restless.” He suggested that relaxation is only beneficial for those who do not aspire to be successful. Khan emphasized the importance of…

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Amid debate over 90-hour work week, Shah Rukh Khan's old statement on hard work goes viral: 'Aaram haraam hai'

Amid a national debate over the 90-hour work week, an old statement by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has resurfaced on social media, adding fuel to the discussion. In a 2022 interview with Aaj Tak, Khan advised that to achieve success one must be “restless”. He suggested that relaxation is beneficial only for those who do not aspire to success. Khan stressed the importance of dedication and…

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Amidst the 90-hour work week debate, Shah Rukh Khan's old saying about hard work comes into play: 'Aaram haraam hai'

Amid the national debate over the 90-hour work week, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s old story has resurfaced on social media, adding to the buzz. In an Aaj Tak interview in 2022, Khan said that to be successful, one needs to be “selfless”. He believes that relaxation is only beneficial to those who do not aspire to be successful. Khan emphasized the importance of hard work and perseverance,…

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Amid 90-hour work week debate, Shah Rukh Khan's old comment on hard work goes viral: 'Aram haram hai'

Amid a national conversation about the 90-hour work week, an old comment by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has resurfaced on social media, adding fuel to the discussion. In a 2022 interview with Aaj Tak, Khan advised that one must be “restless” to achieve success. He suggested that leisure is only useful for those who do not expect to succeed. “If you want to succeed, don't eat, don't sleep,…

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Amid 90-hour work week debate, Shah Rukh Khan's old comment on hard work goes viral: 'Aram haram hai'

Amid a national conversation about the 90-hour work week, an old comment by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has resurfaced on social media, adding fuel to the discussion. In a 2022 interview with Aaj Tak, Khan advised that one must be “restless” to achieve success. He suggested that leisure is only useful for those who do not expect to succeed. “If you want to succeed, don't eat, don't sleep,…

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Amid 90-hour work week debate, Shah Rukh Khan's old comment on hard work goes viral: 'Aram haram hai'

Amid a national conversation about the 90-hour work week, an old comment by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has resurfaced on social media, adding fuel to the discussion. In a 2022 interview with Aaj Tak, Khan advised that one must be “restless” to achieve success. He suggested that leisure is only useful for those who do not expect to succeed. “If you want to succeed, don't eat, don't sleep,…

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[ad_1] India’s most iconic lifestyle and entertainment supplements, Bombay Times and Delhi Times, have officially kicked off their 30th Anniversary celebrations in grand style. Marking three decades of covering and defining glamour, entertainment, and culture, the celebrations began with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who unveiled a special tribute to Bombay Times in the form of a life-size front page of the paper at The Times of India office.   30 Years of Bombay Times and Delhi Times Street Carnival Brings Nostalgia to Life Adding to the celebratory fervor, a vibrant experiential street carnival is now underway outside The Times of India office. The carnival, which runs from December 19 to December 20, offers visitors a chance to step back in time and relive three decades of Bombay Times’ unforgettable moments.   Highlights of the carnival include: Streets decked with vintage Bollywood movie posters and a red-carpet experience. Photo booths for fun, nostalgic snapshots and entertainment artists like Golden Statue Man, Mirror Man and Jugglers. Interactive fun counters such as tarot readings and bracelet making corner.   Celebrities like Ram and Gautami Kapoor, Taha Shah, Arjun Bijlani, Iqbal Khan, Sheeba and many others were also spotted enjoying the celebrations, exploring the walk-through timeline and posing at photo booths. Special issue coming on December 21st To celebrate the 30-year journey of Bombay Times and Delhi Times, both the iconic brands will be bringing out a special issue that will take readers on a nostalgic ride back to the 90s-the era that reshaped both the entertainment world and lifestyle journalism. Launched in 1994, these publications recognized, ahead of almost all others in the space, that what entertained and engaged readers-Bollywood, fashion, food, fitness, and high society-was just as relevant to the reader as the hard news around politics and the economy. They created a new space that has grown stronger and more vibrant over three decades. This special issue will take you back to the mid-90s, revisiting a time when movies ran for 25-50 weeks, cassette tapes needed pencils to rewind, and Page 3 became synonymous with flamboyance and aspirational living. It will feature untold stories of iconic names and their journeys over these three decades, along with a nostalgic look at people and stories that defined the era. Don’t miss this special edition—a heartfelt tribute to the past and a soft reminder of how decisively Bombay Times and Delhi Times have shaped entertainment and lifestyle media. Grab your copy tomorrow! Reflecting on the milestone, Sivakumar Sundaram, CEO, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., said, "Completing 30 years of Bombay Times and Delhi Times is a moment of immense pride. These publications have become an integral part of our readers’ lives, capturing the pulse of India’s entertainment and lifestyle landscape. The 30th Anniversary celebrations are our way of expressing gratitude to our readers, partners and the world of showbusiness for their unwavering support through the years."   !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window,document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '311356416665414'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] India’s most iconic lifestyle and entertainment supplements, Bombay Times and Delhi Times, have officially kicked off their 30th Anniversary celebrations in grand style. Marking three decades of covering and defining glamour, entertainment, and culture, the celebrations began with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who unveiled a special tribute to Bombay Times in the form of a life-size front page of the paper at The Times of India office.   30 Years of Bombay Times and Delhi Times Street Carnival Brings Nostalgia to Life Adding to the celebratory fervor, a vibrant experiential street carnival is now underway outside The Times of India office. The carnival, which runs from December 19 to December 20, offers visitors a chance to step back in time and relive three decades of Bombay Times’ unforgettable moments.   Highlights of the carnival include: Streets decked with vintage Bollywood movie posters and a red-carpet experience. Photo booths for fun, nostalgic snapshots and entertainment artists like Golden Statue Man, Mirror Man and Jugglers. Interactive fun counters such as tarot readings and bracelet making corner.   Celebrities like Ram and Gautami Kapoor, Taha Shah, Arjun Bijlani, Iqbal Khan, Sheeba and many others were also spotted enjoying the celebrations, exploring the walk-through timeline and posing at photo booths. Special issue coming on December 21st To celebrate the 30-year journey of Bombay Times and Delhi Times, both the iconic brands will be bringing out a special issue that will take readers on a nostalgic ride back to the 90s-the era that reshaped both the entertainment world and lifestyle journalism. Launched in 1994, these publications recognized, ahead of almost all others in the space, that what entertained and engaged readers-Bollywood, fashion, food, fitness, and high society-was just as relevant to the reader as the hard news around politics and the economy. They created a new space that has grown stronger and more vibrant over three decades. This special issue will take you back to the mid-90s, revisiting a time when movies ran for 25-50 weeks, cassette tapes needed pencils to rewind, and Page 3 became synonymous with flamboyance and aspirational living. It will feature untold stories of iconic names and their journeys over these three decades, along with a nostalgic look at people and stories that defined the era. Don’t miss this special edition—a heartfelt tribute to the past and a soft reminder of how decisively Bombay Times and Delhi Times have shaped entertainment and lifestyle media. Grab your copy tomorrow! Reflecting on the milestone, Sivakumar Sundaram, CEO, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., said, "Completing 30 years of Bombay Times and Delhi Times is a moment of immense pride. These publications have become an integral part of our readers’ lives, capturing the pulse of India’s entertainment and lifestyle landscape. The 30th Anniversary celebrations are our way of expressing gratitude to our readers, partners and the world of showbusiness for their unwavering support through the years."   !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod? n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments); if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0'; n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0; t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window,document,'script', 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js'); fbq('init', '311356416665414'); fbq('track', 'PageView'); [ad_2] Source link

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Salman Khan's Ex Somy Ali Claims He Got Threats From Underworld In 1990s

According to Somy, Salman Khan kept her away from such matters. Mumbai: Somy Ali, the ex-girlfriend of Salman Khan made a sensational revelation about a threatening call from the underworld to the superstar in the 90s, when she was in a relationship with him. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Somy Ali recalled her days with Salman Khan, her tryst with Bollywood, underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, and…

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Somy Ali's SHOCKING Revelation: ''Salman Got A Call From The Underworld'' | People News

Mumbai: Somy Ali, the ex-girlfriend of Salman Khan made a sensational revelation about a threatening call from the Underworld to the superstar in the 90s, when she was in a relationship with him. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Somy Ali recalled her days with Salman Khan, her tryst with Bollywood, Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and more. Asked if during her relationship with Salman in the 1990s,…