What are the ages of Aishwarya Rai and Karisma Kapoor?

 Aishwarya Rai was born on 1st November1973 in Mangalore, Karnataka, now she is 49 years old. When she was 24 she entered the film field with the Tami film Iruvar in 1997.

Karishma Kapoor was born on 25th June 1974 in Bombay. Now she is 48 years old. She entered the film field at a very early age when she was just 16 years old with the movie Prem Quidi in 1991.

So the age difference between the two is one year and Aishwarya is one year senior in age and Karishma is senior in acting career.

Karishma has a filmy background, at a very young age of 16 she started to act with the support of her mother Babita though her father Randheer Kapoor had opposed it. She came up with her own efforts

She was one of the successful actresses of 1990s and has acted in many hit films including romantic, comedy and serious films. She is a good dancer, she has won a National Award for Best Supporting Actress in Dil To Pagal Hai and 4 Filmfare Awards.

After her marriage Karisma took a break from acting to take care of her family. She got married with Sunjay Kapoor in 2003, they have 2 children. The couple got seperated in 2016 after a battle in the court.

Karisma was last seen in the thriller mysterious film Murder Mubarak which was released in 2024. Before this in 2012 she did a leading role in the film Dangerous Ishq and a cameo role in the film Zero in 2018.

Aishwarya Rai , one of the most successful and beautiful Indian actresses, she is the winner of 1994 Miss World Pageant is well known for her beauty and performance. She doesn't have a family of filmy background, she got success with her own efforts and skills. She has acted in many hit films in Bollywood and also in Tamil.

She is a good dancer, she has performed in various roles, she has won 2 Filmfare Awards, received Padma Shri and Ordre des Arts et des Letters by the Government of France.

Aishwarya Rai got married with Abhishek Bachchan in 2007 and their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan was born in 2011.

Aishwarya was last seen in the successful Tamil film series Ponniyin Selvan I & II.

Which actors win the National Film Award at a young age?

 There are several actors and actresses who won the National Film Awards at a young age, they are:

Monisha Unni:

She won the National Film Award for Best Actress at a very young age of around 15 to16 years in 1986 for the Malayalam movie Nakhakshathangal.

Unfortunately she passed away at a very young age of 21 years in 1992 in a car accident.

Shoba:

She had won the National Film Award for Best Actress at the age of just 17 years for the Tamil film Pasi.

She also passed away at a very young age of around 17 years in 1980, she took her life by herself.

Riddhi Sen:

He won National Film Award for Best Actor in 2018 at a young age of around 20 years for the Bengali film Nagarkirtan.

In this film he did the role of Parimal, a trans woman from rural Bengal. Riddhi Sen is a Bengali actor who also worked in some Hindi films.

Smita Patil:

She won her first National Film Award among her 2 National Awards at the age of 22 years in 1977 for the Hindi film Bhumika.

Shabana Azmi:

She has won 5 National Film Awards for Best Actress. For the first time she won the award at the age of of 24 years in 1974 for the Hindi film Ankur.

Suhasini:

She won the National Film Award for Best Actress at the age of 24 years in 1985 for the Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi.

Tabu:

She won her first National Film Award for Best Actress at the age of 25 years in 1996 for the Hindi film Maachis.

Mithun Chakraborty:

He received National Film Award as a Best Actor at the age of 26 years for his debut film Mrigayaa in which he did the role of Ghinua, which was released in 1976.

Priyanka Chopra:

She won the National Film Award for Best Actress at the age of 26 years in 2008 for Bollywood film Fashion.

Keerthy Suresh:

She won the National Film Award for Best Actress at the age of 26 years in 2018 for the Telugu film Mahanati.

Rekha:

She won the National Film Award for Best Actress at the age of 27 years in 1981 for the film Umrao Jaan.

Dhanush :

He won the National Film Award for Best Actor at the age of 27 years for the film Aadukalam which was released in 2010.

Kamal Haasan:

He won the National Film Award for Best Actors for 3 times. For the first time he won at the age of 28 years for the Tamil film Moondram Pirai which was released in 1982.

Alia Bhatt:

She received National Film Award for Best Actress at the age of 28 years in 2021 for the film Gangubhai Kathiawadi.

Naseeruddin Shah:

He won his first National Film Award among 3 National Film Awards at the age of 29 years for the Hindi film Sparsh which was released in 1979 in which he did the role of Anirudh Parmar.

Ajay Devgn:

He won the National Film Award for the first time at the age of 29 years for the film Zakham which was released in 1998.

Rajkumar Rao:

He won the National Film Award for Best Actor at the age of 29 years in the year 2013 for the film Shahid.

Vicky Kaushal:

He won the National Film Award for Best Actor at the age of 30 years for the film Uri: The Surgical Strike which was released in 2018.

The above are the actors and actresses who won the National Film Award at the age of before 30 years.

Actress Monisha Unni is the youngest actress who received at 15 or 16 years and Riddhi Sen is youngest actor to receive National Film Award at the age of 29 years so far.

As a child artist, the youngest to win the National Film Award is Treesha Thosar, she won the award at the age of just 4 years in 2023 for the Marathi film Naal 2.

Here one can remember that the veteran actor Kamal Haasan as a child artist won the National Film Award at a very young age of 4 or 5 years for the Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma which was released in 1960.

Even there may be many other child artists who proved their talents in acting and won National Awards when they were around 10 years.

What is the real age of Shri Krishna in the Mahabharata?

 A lot of this is purely guess work. (This is purely based on Mahabharata and Harivamsa).

Age 0 - Krishna is born and is moved to Gokula where he spent early childhood till age 7. (Putana, cart, Arjuna trees).

Age 7 - Krishna moves to Vrindavana. He lives there till age 11 (Kaliya, Govardhana, Rasa, Arishta and Keshi).

Age 11 - Krishna and Balarama arrives in Mathura and Krishna kills Kamsa. Krishna's education under Sandipani in just 64 days.

Age 11 - 21 - Eighteen failed Invasions of Jarasandha against Mathura (this timeline could be shorter or longer).

Age 21 - Krishna moves to Dwaraka due to Kalayavana’s Invasion. Krishna tricks Kalayavana to be killed by Muchukunda. Balarama marries Revati.

Age 22 - Krishna marries Rukmini.

Age 23 - Syamantaka incident. Krishna marries Jambavati and Satyabhama.

Age 24 - Pradyumna and Samba are born. Pradyumna abducted by Shambara. Krishna goes to Varnavrata hearing of Lakshagraha incident. Krishna kills Shatadhanva for murdering Satrajit.

Age 25 - Krishna attends Draupadi Swayamavara and meets Pandavas.

Age 26 - 29 - Krishna accompanies Pandavas to Hastinapur and then Khandavaprastha and helps them settle there. (This must have taken a few years).

Age 40 - Pradyumna returns after killing Shambara.

Age 42 - Pradyumna marries the daughter of Rukmi.

Age 43 - Arjuna arrives in Dwaraka at the end of his 12 year exile. Arjuna abducts Subhadra with Krishna's consent. Aniruddha is born to Pradyumna.

Age 45 - Khandava daha.

Age 46 - Narakasura Vadha and Parijata Harana.

Age 47 - Jarasandha Vadha.

Age 48 - Shishupala Vadha, Shalva Vadha and Ekalavya Vadha.

Age 60 - Banasura Yuddham.

Age 62 - peace mission to Hastinapura. Kurukshetra war.

Age 63 - Balarama kills Rukmi.

Age 98 - Destruction of Dwaraka and Vaikhuntarohana.

Note 1 - Krishna's age could easily be well over a 100 if you make him older when he killed Kamsa or if we extend the period of Jarasandha's invasions or if we take statements of Krishna meditating in Himalayas for 12 years for Pradyumna’s birth seriously. This is a very conservative timeline.

Note 2 - Vrindavana period is so short because if you read the Harivamsa you will realise that everything in Vrindavan is happening in quick succession. Kaliya, Dhenuka, Pralamba incidents happened in a single monsoon season and Govardhan happened immediately after.

Which actor has worked a lot at a young age?

 The best example for the actor who worked a lot at a young age is, the actor began her acting at the age of 4 and she directly became a heroine without taking a break. She is none other than Sridevi.

In an interview Sridevi said that she missed out school and college life, because she got into the film industry and worked without a gap, from a child artist she became a leading actress. She didn't get time to think.

She said in an interview in 2013, “I lost out on going to school and college life, but I got into the film industry and worked without a gap, from child actor, I went straight to heroine. There was no time to think and I was grateful for it.”

In 1967 Sridevi made her acting debut at the age of 4 with the Tamil film Kandhan Karunai. As a child artist she worked in several films in many languages including Hindi film Rani Mera Naam in 1972.

When she was 12 years old she performed an adolescent role in the Bollywood film Julie in 1975, as an younger sister of the leading actress Lakshmi.

When she was 13 years old she did her first female leading role in the Tamil film Moondru Mudichu in 1976 under the direction of K. Balachander alongside Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth.

After that she had acted with Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in several films.

Since 1976, she starred as a leading actress in numerous films in Tamil, Telugu and in some Malayalam films.

She made her Bollywood debut as a leading heroine in 1979 with the film film Solva Sawan, at that time she was 16 years old, which was the remake of her Tamil film 16 Vayathinile which was released in 1977 and its Telugu remake Padaharella Vayasu was released in 1978.

At a very young age she acheived big success in South Cinema, she starred opposite big actors like N. T. Rama Rao, A. Nageshwar Rao and Krishna in Telugu and also acted alongside Sivaji Ganesan in Tamil films.

In Hindi she became popular in 1983 with the film Himmatwala opposite Jeetendra. At that time she was around 20 years old. With this film she established herself in Bollywood. She acted in 16 films with Jeetendra.

She also starred opposite Rajesh Khanna in a number of films like Naya Kadam in 1984, Masterji in 1985 and Nazrana in 1987.

Nagina in 1986 and Mr. India in 1987 made her a big star in Bollywood. When she was around 23 or 24 years she became a female superstar of Bollywood. Her successful journey continued untill 1997.

After her marriage with Boney Kapoor in 1996, she took a break from acting for the first time in her life right since she was 4 years old . She continuously worked in the film industry for 30 years from 1967 to 1997.

When she was 34 years she took a hiatus of 15 years from acting. In her career she had acted in more than 300 films but after that she re-entered the film industry, she appeared in 4 to 5 films. So in 30 years of her early career she acted in maximum number of films.

Hence in all ways Sridevi is the actor who worked a lot in her young age, her total number of films is proof for that. She is such a great actress that one can rarely get to see in the film industry.

The Gupta Empire: The Golden Age of India

 

The Gupta Empire, which flourished from around 320 CE to 550 CE, is often regarded as the "Golden Age" of ancient India. This period is noted for its remarkable advancements in various fields including science, mathematics, literature, art, and architecture, laying the foundations for much of India's cultural and intellectual legacy. Under the rule of the Guptas, India witnessed a cultural renaissance that would influence the region for centuries to come.

The Rise of the Gupta Empire

The Gupta Empire was founded by Chandragupta I around 320 CE in the Magadha region (modern-day Bihar). His successors, especially Samudragupta and Chandragupta II, expanded the empire through both military conquests and strategic alliances. The Gupta Empire's strategic location in northern India allowed it to control a vast territory stretching from the Deccan Plateau in the south to the Himalayas in the north.

Under Chandragupta II (also known as Vikramaditya), the empire reached its zenith. This period marked a time of prosperity, both economically and culturally. The stability created by the Gupta rulers facilitated advancements in various fields of knowledge.

Cultural and Intellectual Achievements

1. Science and Mathematics Aryabhata, the renowned mathematician and astronomer, lived during this period. He made significant contributions to the understanding of the solar system, including the concept that the Earth rotates on its axis. Aryabhata's work on zero and the decimal system had far-reaching impacts, and his approximation of pi was remarkably accurate for his time. Varahamihira, another prominent scholar, made contributions to astronomy and mathematics and wrote the famous text Brihat Samhita, which covered a variety of subjects from astrology to geography. The development of algebra, geometry, and the understanding of trigonometry also flourished during this era, with Indian scholars making major strides in these fields.
2. Literature and Arts The Gupta period is also famous for its literary achievements. The most celebrated Sanskrit poet, Kalidasa, created masterpieces such as Shakuntala and Meghaduta, which remain classics of Indian literature. His works are known for their beauty, literary sophistication, and exploration of themes like love, nature, and mythology. The Gupta period also saw the emergence of other notable writers such as Bhasa and Bhavabhuti, whose plays and poems contributed greatly to Sanskrit literature.
3. Art and Architecture Gupta art is marked by its grace and refinement, particularly in the form of sculptures and temple architecture. Temples built during this period often featured intricate carvings, and the famous Ajanta and Ellora caves, known for their elaborate wall paintings, were created during this time. These murals depict stories from the lives of Buddha and Hindu deities, showcasing the artistic mastery of the period. Coins from the Gupta Empire, often made of gold, were produced with intricate designs and inscriptions, displaying the wealth and sophistication of the empire.
4. Philosophy and Religion The Gupta period was also notable for the consolidation and growth of Hinduism. The concept of Vishnu as the supreme deity gained prominence, and the religious texts known as the Puranas were written during this period, documenting Hindu mythology and cosmology. Buddhism also continued to thrive, though by this time, it was slowly being absorbed into the fabric of Indian society, influencing both religious thought and culture.

Political Structure and Administration

The Gupta Empire was known for its strong, centralized administration, where the emperor, seen as a semi-divine figure, had ultimate authority. The empire was divided into provinces, each governed by a local ruler or a governor appointed by the emperor. The administration was supported by a well-organized bureaucracy, and towns and cities saw significant urbanization during the Gupta period.

The Gupta rulers also introduced policies that encouraged trade, both domestically and internationally. Trade routes connected the Gupta Empire to Central Asia, the Mediterranean world, and Southeast Asia, leading to economic prosperity. The Indian Ocean trade network flourished, and India exported goods such as spices, textiles, and precious stones.

Decline of the Gupta Empire

Despite its remarkable achievements, the Gupta Empire eventually began to decline in the late 5th century CE. Several factors contributed to its fall, including:

• Invasions by the Hunas (a Central Asian nomadic tribe), which weakened the empire's territorial control.
• Internal strife and the decentralization of power as regional rulers began to assert their independence.
• The rise of local kingdoms and external pressure weakened the Gupta military and economic structure.

By 550 CE, the Gupta Empire had largely disintegrated, marking the end of the "Golden Age." However, the legacy of the Gupta Empire continued to influence subsequent Indian kingdoms and cultures.

Legacy of the Gupta Empire

The Gupta Empire's contributions to science, mathematics, literature, and culture have had a profound impact on Indian civilization. The developments made during this period laid the foundation for later advancements in both the Islamic Golden Age and the European Renaissance.

The Gupta Empire is still regarded as a shining example of India's intellectual and cultural achievements. Its period of peace and prosperity created an environment in which knowledge flourished and art was perfected, making it one of the most celebrated periods in Indian history.

Conclusion

The Gupta Empire’s reign stands as one of the most remarkable periods in India's history. From scientific breakthroughs to artistic triumphs, the "Golden Age" of India shaped the nation's cultural heritage for centuries. The intellectual and artistic advancements of the Gupta period not only influenced the subcontinent but also contributed significantly to the global history of knowledge. The empire’s legacy continues to be celebrated today for its contributions to science, mathematics, literature, and philosophy, making it an enduring symbol of India's golden past.