On This Day in Indian Entertainment History (January 28th)

  • Birthdays:
    • Bollywood and South Indian actress, singer, and music composer Shruti Haasan (b. 1986).
    • Veteran South Indian actress and producer Raadhika Sarathkumar (b. 1962), known for her extensive work across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema.
    • Noted Kannada actress Vijayalakshmi (b. 1982).
  • Key Happenings & Events:
    • 2021: Principal photography commenced for the critically acclaimed Bollywood film Badhaai Do, starring Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar, directed by Harshavardhan Kulkarni.
    • 2011: The Malayalam social drama film Arjunan Saakshi, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, was released to positive reviews for its relevant storyline.
    • 2005: The critically acclaimed Bollywood film My Brother… Nikhil, directed by Onir and dealing with sensitive themes of AIDS and social stigma, hit cinemas.
    • 1994: The action-packed Bollywood drama Krantiveer, starring Nana Patekar in a National Film Award-winning performance, was released to significant commercial success.

Disclaimer: This summary is based on historical records and publicly available information regarding Indian entertainment. While efforts are made for accuracy, specific details of past events may vary in interpretation or accessibility.