IPRM Jouramajra hoists National Flag in Mansa, pledges to fulfill martyrs’ dreams

Chandigarh/Mansa, August 15, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)

Punjab Information and Public Relations, Freedom Fighters and Defense Services Welfare Minister S. Chetan Singh Jouramajra, today hoisted the National Flag in Mansa, commemorating India’s 78th Independence Day. He vowed to realize the aspirations of martyrs and elevate Punjab to greater heights, transforming it into a ‘Rangla Punjab’.

“Punjabis, who made immense sacrifices during our freedom struggle, continue to be a source of pride and inspiration,” said the Cabinet Minister during the district-level Independence Day celebration at the Multipurpose Sports Stadium of Nehru Memorial Government College. He inspected the parade and took salutation from the marching contingents.

He said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is committed for the welfare of soldiers, martyrs’ families and veterans. He said that the pension for freedom fighters and their heirs has been increased from Rs.9,400 to Rs.11,000.

The state government has doubled the ex-gratia grant for martyred soldiers’ families to Rs.1 crore and included the Agniveers in this financial assistance scheme. Besides this, families of police personnel who sacrifice their lives for state and national security are being provided with financial aid of Rs.1 crore.

The government has also doubled the ex-gratia grant for disabled soldiers, which is now Rs.40 lakh for 76-100% disability, Rs.20 lakh for 51-75% disability, Rs.10 lakh for 25-50% disability, he added.

He informed that under the East Punjab War Awards Act, 1948, the government is providing financial assistance to parents whose children served in the Indian Army during World War-II and the National Emergencies of 1962 and 1971. This aid has been increased from Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000 annually.

S. Chetan Singh Jouramajra also listed the success of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann’s crop diversification initiatives, adding that the area under horticulture has increased by 42,406 hectares in past around 28 months, reaching a total of 4,81,616 hectares.

He noted a significant improvement in canal water usage for irrigation, which has risen from 21% to 72% in past 28 months.

S. Jouramajra highlighted that under Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann’s stewardship, Punjab is making significant strides in education, healthcare, energy, agriculture, law enforcement, civic amenities, infrastructure, urban and rural development, while fostering an investment-friendly industrial climate.

He said that in approximately 28 months of governance, the Mann government has implemented numerous people-centric initiatives, which include providing 600 units bi-monthly of free domestic electricity, benefiting 90% of the state’s consumers; establishing 118 Schools of Eminence to brighten children’s futures; creating over 44,000 government jobs for youth; launching an anti-corruption helpline etc.

S. Jouramajra noted that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann has inaugurated 842 Aam Aadmi Clinics, which are providing accessible healthcare services to citizens at their doorstep. He outlined various development initiatives in Mansa district.

The Cabinet Minister honoured freedom fighters, their families and individuals who have made remarkable contributions in various fields. The Minister also distributed sewing machines and tricycles to those in need. School students presented cultural performances during the Independence Day function.

The Cabinet Minister also announced holiday for district schools on August 16.

Various dignitaries, including judicial officers, local MLAs and senior police and civil administration officials attended the ceremony.

Following the ceremony, Cabinet Minister S. Chetan Singh Jouramajra visited Mal Singh Wala village in the district, where he met 96-year-old freedom fighter S. Bihara Singh, a veteran of the Azad Hind Fauj who had been imprisoned abroad for his fight against British imperialism.

After seeking S. Bihara Singh’s blessings, S. Chetan Singh Jouramajra affirmed, “Freedom fighters are the pride of our nation and Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann’s government is committed to ensuring the welfare of these patriots and their families.”

Kim Kardashian confirms her relationship status, ‘Officially Single Again’

Los Angeles, Aug 15, 2024
Reality television star Kim Kardashian is single, and her kids are setting her up. Some of her kids want her to pair up with basketball players while some want her to date streamers.

A video shared by the makers of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ showed Kardashian talking about her kids trying to set her up.

She told the chat show host Jimmy Fallon, “It’s so funny because my kids try to set me up, like they are ready now. And, I’m not.

They’re so particular, they come home (from school) and make lists. Saint wants me to be with any basketball player or soccer player. And then, some of my kids want me to be with streamers. They try to sneakily set me up, and I’m like, “Guys, this just isn’t what I want right now”.

Kim Kardashian was earlier dating comedian Pete Davidson. Prior to that, she was married to rapper Kanye West, with whom she shares four children – North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm.

Kim filed for divorce from Kanye West after six years of marriage on February 19, 2021, and on November 29, 2022, the two reached a settlement.

Kanye’s string of erratic behaviour and his vocal support for former President Donald Trump in 2016 put a strain on their relationship. Kardashian had shed light on her former husband’s bipolar diagnosis in 2020, and asked the public for compassion and empathy as they worked through their struggles as a family.

She took to her Instagram at the time, and wrote “I’ve never spoken publicly about how this has affected us at home because I am very protective of our children and Kanye’s right to privacy when it comes to his health”.

“I kindly ask that the media and public give us the compassion and empathy that is needed so that we can get through this”, she added.(Agency)

Punjab Governor announces award for border defence committees

Chandigarh, Aug 15, 2024
As the nation celebrates its 78th Independence Day, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday announced to give Rs 36 lakh annual award money from his discretionary quota to the first three best border village-level defence committees in six border districts, sharing boundary with Pakistan, based on their performance to eradicate drugs in their villages

Aware of the social challenges of drug addiction, especially amongst the youth in Punjab, the Governor in a message to the people of India, especially Punjab and Chandigarh, said that the award would be given to three villages in each of the six districts, which include Rs 3 lakh to the first, Rs 2 lakh to the second and Rs 1 lakh to the third border defence committee.

On the day celebrated across the country with enthusiasm, he said that Punjab being a border state has always been facing challenges from neighbouring country Pakistan, which has 245-km long land border with the state.

“Now, as Pakistan does not have the courage to fight a direct battle with India, it’s fighting a proxy war by way of sending drugs and weapons by various means to create disturbance in the country. We need to be aware of such acts and fight collectively against such plans of the enemy.”

“The Government of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of Punjab have started joint operations to counter anti-national activities from across the border. The Central and state security forces have conducted joint operations in the six border districts of Punjab which have been very successful in countering the supply of drugs through drones.

“About 3,000 AI-enabled cameras are being installed to keep an eye on anti-national activities in the border areas. The Government of India is now equipping the whole border with anti-drone technology to counter the supply of drugs and weapons through drones.”

He said that now village-level defence committees have been formed in all the border districts which are collectively working to inform the police and defence forces about the anti-social and anti-national activities in the border districts.

Besides, Raj Bhavan has started a tradition of honouring meritorious students from Punjab and Chandigarh, with the aim of not only appreciating their hard work and achievements, but also to provide them with some monetary help further strengthening their resolve to fulfil their ambitions.

A total of 300 meritorious students of government schools who topped in the state and Union Territory in the eighth and tenth classes are honoured from Punjab and Chandigarh.

The prize money given is Rs 10,000 to each class 10 student and Rs 5000 to each class eight student.

“I call upon the people of Punjab, elected representatives of public, civil and police officers, ex-servicemen, youth, doctors, academicians, intellectuals, NGOs, voluntary organisations and the media to run campaigns against drugs, public drives for a green and clean environment, green energy, solar energy, tree plantation ‘Ek Ped Maa ke Naam’ Scheme, Swachh Bharat, Digital India, Make in India, Women Empowerment, Viksit Bharat, etc,” said Kataria, who is also the Administrator of Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana.

“Let us, on this occasion, renew our pledge to collectively work hard, performing our duties with sincerity, commitment, devotion and dedication, keeping the interest of our country uppermost,” he added.(Agency)

Punjab Minister Balkar Singh hoists tricolour on I-Day in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, August 15, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)

The Minister of Local Bodies, Balkar Singh, hoisted the National Flag at the PAU grounds on Thursday.

During the event, Singh highlighted the achievements of the Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government in the last 28 months of its regime and emphasized the commitment to transforming the state into a vibrant and prosperous Punjab.

Accompanied by MLAs Ashok Parashar Pappi, Madan Lal Bagga, Jeevan Singh Sangowal, Daljit Singh Grewal, Hardeep Singh Mundian and Kulwant Singh Sidhu, ADGP Mohnish Chawla,

Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney and Commissioner of Police Kuldeep Singh Chahal, the Minister after hoisting the Tricolour inspected the parade and stated that great martyrs and freedom fighters including Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh, Rajguru & Sukhdev, Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha, Madan Lal Dhingra, Lala Lajpat Rai, Shaheed Udham Singh have made unparalleled sacrifices for the sake of independence.

It is also a matter of great pride that maximum sacrifices during independence struggle were of Punjabis, who are always frontrunners in safeguarding the interests of country.

In his speech, the Minister mentioned that the state government has achieved several milestones, such as providing over 44000 government jobs to youths, establishing 842 Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs), a medical college, and 118 Schools of Education. Additionally, 90% of domestic consumers have availed 300 free units of electricity.

The government has also secured investments worth Rs 78263 crores, started Anti-corruption Action helpline, Revenue helpline (8184900002), NRI helpline (9464100168), 1076-helpline for doorstep delivery of citizen centric services, and implemented transport facility in 137 government schools.

Other notable achievements include initiatives such as Sarkar Aapke Dwar, 325 hi-tech ambulances, 1000 sports nurseries, 28 underground irrigation pipeline projects, and a new fish market.

The government has also made significant changes to the assistance provided to families of martyred soldiers, such as increasing the ex-gratia grant to Rs 1 crore for families of martyred soldiers, Rs 1 crore for police martyrs, and increased ex gratia grant for physically disabled soldiers to Rs 40 lakh for those with 76-100% disability, Rs 20 lakh for those with 51-75% disability, and Rs 10 lakh for those with 25-50% disability.

The monthly financial assistance for non-pensioner ex-servicemen and their widows has been raised from Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000, and the ‘war jagir’ has been doubled from Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 per annum for families of soldiers who served in World War II and other wars.

Singh also solicited sincere cooperation from people to save natural resources especially ground water table by giving a fillip to efforts of Government to contain depleting water table. He told that State Government has been providing Rs. 1500 per acre subsidy on direct sowing of paddy.

The plying of buses from across Punjab to Delhi Airport is also a significant achievement of Bhagwant Singh Mann led Government as this service is proving immensely beneficial for the Punjabis and Punjabi Diaspora.

The action against illegal encroachers of Panchayati lands is also being welcomed and appreciated by the people, said the Minister and added the government is also strengthening the infrastructure in rural areas to ensure better amenities.

Singh congratulated the people on the occasion of 78th Independence Day by wishing prosperous future of students and further progress of state in time to come.

Earlier, the chief guest took a salute from the march past by contingents of the Punjab Police (Men and Women), Punjab Home Guards, NCC Scouts (Boys and Girls) and others, led by parade commander IPS Officer Jayant Puri.

The march past was followed by a splendid mass PT show by 750 students of 27 government schools, patriotic colourful cultural program presented by students of different institutions including Spring Dale School, BVM School, DAV School and others.

In a first time, the visually impaired students from the Vocational Rehabilitation Training Centre in Haibowal sang the national anthem, while speech and hearing impaired students from Red Cross Deaf & Dumb School in Sarabha Nagar presented the anthem using sign language.

The chief guest also honoured the family members of freedom fighters and gave awards to police personnel and participants in the parade. He also distributed tricycles among specially-abled people and sewing machines to the needy. He also awarded several personalities for their excellent services in various fields.

Family of renowned Punjabi poet Dr Surjit Patar was also honoured on the occasion.

In a first time, the visually impaired students from the Vocational Rehabilitation Training Centre in Haibowal sang the national anthem, while speech and hearing impaired students from Red Cross Deaf & Dumb School in Sarabha Nagar joined them using sign language.

Prominent among those present on the occasion included District & Sessions Judge Harpreet Kaur Randhawa, MC Commissioner Sandeep Rishi, PAU VC Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, LIT Chairman Tarsem Singh Bhinder, District Planning Board chairman Sharan Pal Singh Makkar, AAP District President Harbhupinder Singh Dharaur,

HOLIDAY IN PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

The Cabinet Minister also announced holiday tomorrow in the schools of which students participated in the I-day celebrations.

MLA Ludhiana West Gurpreet Bassi Gogi also dedicated two 100-ft high-mast national flags at Feroze Gandhi Market (adjoining the statue of Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha) and near the Sidhwan Canal bridge on Pakhowal Road.

Thousands to attend PM Modi’s diaspora meet in New York next month

New York, Aug 15, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a mass meeting with the Indian diaspora when he visits the city next month for the annual United Nations summit, but with the elections weeks away there won’t be any US politicians participating, according to a source with knowledge of the preparations.

The meeting will be held at an open-air venue on Long Island capable of accommodating the 18,000 people expected to attend, the source said.

The meeting will be a celebration of the achievements of the Indian diaspora in the US and the people-to-people links between the US and India that are bringing the two nations closer, according to the source.

PM Modi will be in New York for the week of high-level meetings at the United Nations from September 22 to 28, starting with the ‘Summit of the Future’.

He is scheduled to address the General Assembly on September 26.

The source said that with the US elections five weeks away on November 5, US politicians will not be invited to avoid any semblance of involvement in domestic politics here.

The source recalled that with then-President Donald Trump at his side during the ‘Howdy, Modi’ rally in Houston in 2019, the Prime Minister had said, “abki baar Trump sarkaar” which rang loud and clear and also stirred controversy as the elections were held the next year.

The organisers wanted to avoid any misinterpretation that could arise if US politicians participated at PM Modi’s meeting and stay neutral, the source said.

Coming to New York for the UN meeting after his first election in September 2014, Prime Minister Modi held a rally at the Madison Square Garden, which was packed with about 20,000 people.

The next year, he had a mass meeting with the diaspora in San Jose.

Last year, PM Modi participated in the International Day of Yoga mass exercise at the UN.

Although the source would not give out the exact location of the meeting on Long Island, the odds are that it could be at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow in Nassau County, where some of the World Cup Cricket matches were held in June.(Agency)

Chennaiyin FC sign Indian left-back Vignesh Dakshinamurthy on 4-year deal

Chennai, Aug 15, 2024
Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of 26-year-old defender Vignesh Dakshinamurthy on a four-year deal.

Vignesh, who has also played in midfield and adds versatility and experience to the Chennaiyin backline, becomes the club’s 12th signing of the summer, joining the likes of Mandar Rao Desai and PC Laldinpuia.

“Feels like being at home. Really happy and proud to represent the city and Chennaiyin FC. I’m aware of rich culture of the city and the club so I’ll always give my best and be a part of the club’s success,” said Vignesh.

“Delighted to sign another talented young Indian player who has already shown fantastic ability in the ISL, we faced a lot of competition to sign him from other clubs. Vignesh is a great addition to our squad and we look forward to working with him,” head coach Owen Coyle said.

Vignesh began his career with Bengaluru’s Ozone FC, for whom he played for six years, three in the academy and three with the first team. He made his senior debut at 17 and was one of Ozone’s star performers en route to their 2018 I-League 2 Final Round run.

That same year, he stepped up to the Indian Super League with Mumbai City FC and went on to represent the Islanders more than 60 times combined across competitions, including four AFC Champions League appearances.

Explosive going forward and efficient tracking back, Vignesh made the left back berth his own while at Mumbai City and was part of the team that won two ISL Shields (2021 and 2023) and one ISL Cup (2021).

After spending five years at Mumbai City, Vignesh joined Hyderabad FC ahead of the 2023-24 season. He played six matches for Hyderabad before joining Odisha FC on loan earlier this year in January. He made 17 appearances across all competitions for the Juggernauts.

Vignesh was also part of the Indian squad that finished runners-up at the 2018 SAFF Championship.(Agency)

Isha Malviya: The flag is a symbol of our nation’s pride, and it deserves respect

Mumbai, Aug 15, 2024
On the occasion of India’s 78th Independence Day, actress Isha Malviya has urged respect for the Tricolour and said it is a symbol of our nation’s pride.

Isha, who is known for her role in the show “Udaariyaan”, reflected on cherished childhood memories from the celebrations of Independence Day and offered insights on flag etiquette.

For the actress, Independence Day has always been a blend of simple joys and cherished traditions.

Reminiscing about her school days, she recalled: “During my school days, Independence Day was always special. In the evening, after returning from school, my dad would wait for us with Poha, Jelly Beans, and samosas, a special dish from Madhya Pradesh.”

“We would eat together, which was the highlight of our Independence Day. The day also included participating in school programs and dance functions,” she added.

Isha shared a thoughtful message for those who may not fully understand the significance of the Tricolour.

“If you cannot properly care for the national flag, you should not buy it. The flag is a symbol of our nation’s pride, and it deserves respect. I urge people to only purchase the flag if they are committed to preserving it, rather than discarding it carelessly.” Isha urges people to only purchase the flag if they are committed to preserving it, rather than discarding it carelessly.

“India has undoubtedly evolved significantly over the past 78 years. The entire generation has experienced substantial changes. I hope that India continues to advance positively, providing a better future for the generations to come.”

Noticing a trend of other countries celebrating India’s independence, she said: “While I haven’t seen a drastic change in the spirit of Independence Day, I have noticed an encouraging trend. People from other countries who have moved to India are also celebrating Independence Day, showing respect for our culture.”

“This inclusivity is heartening, and I wish all Indians a very happy Independence Day.”(Agency)

‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ fame Aakanksha Singh recites emotional poem for Kolkata rape-murder victim

Mumbai, Aug 15, 2024
Actress Aakanksha Singh on Thursday penned a heart-wrenching poem on the occasion of 78th Independence Day, referring to the news of the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor in Kolkata’s R G Kar Medical College and Hospital.

Taking to Instagram, the diva, who essayed the role of Kiran in the 2017 movie ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’, starring Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt, shared a Reel video, wherein she can be seen reciting a poem, written by her.

In the video, we can see the 34-year-old actress wearing a white shirt, and has kept her curly locks open.

We can hear her reciting a heart-wrenching poem in Hindi. She says, “Azaadi ka din hai, par azaadi mehsoos nahi hoti…azaadi khule aasmaan me udne ki…wo ghoorti hui aankhein… rooh par na jaane kitne ghaav de kar gayi hai… rok nahi paa rahi hain unhe koi salaakhein… din par din koi naya kissa saamne aata hai… rape, murder, torture hi bas samaj ki nishaani ban jata hai…”

“Azaadi ka din hai… sahi maayne me iska matlab koi na samjha hai… Bharat Mata ke samman ke liye.. har kisi ka josh sabse upar hai… par wahi aurton ko sirf istemaal kar ke chhoda jata hai… ‘beti padhao beti bachao’ nara sunne me bahut acha lagta hoga…par jab beti ki hi aabroo ko, hazaro ne nocha hoga…us padhne wali jagah par use kisi ne nahi bachaya…uske sapno ko, uski aabroo ko kya berahmi se koota hoga… azaadi jo mili hame, uske liye har jawan ko salam hai…” said Aakanksha in her poem.

“Bharat Mata ki raksha ke liye, lada har insaan hai… umeed hai ussi josh se, apradhon se azaadi milegi kabhi…desh ki har beti sukoon se, bina darr ke, khul ke firse hasegi kabhi… Happy Independence Day”, she concluded.

The post is captioned as: “Poem- Azadi Mehsus Nahi Hoti… Written and recited by yours truly”.

A fan wrote in the comment section: “So well thought, written and expressed..”

Earlier, the ‘Malli Raava’ fame actress took to Stories section and wrote: “justiceformoumita…The recent incident at R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata is a chilling reminder that the safety of women is not just a concern for doctors but for everyone.

If a woman is not safe even in her workplace, where can she be? This horrific crime is reminiscent of the Nirbhaya case, and it raises the same urgent questions about our society’s treatment of women.”

“Some leaders have suggested that women should avoid going out at night, but what if she’s on night duty in what should be her safest environment? Is she even safe there? This could happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time.

We must bring this issue to the forefront and demand justice. The perpetrators must be punished severely to set an example for others who might consider such heinous acts,” read the note.

“The details of this case are beyond horrifying. The victim was found naked on the floor, her body broken and disfigured, bleeding incessantly, with shattered glass in her eyes. The pain she endured in her final moments is unimaginable.

To make matters worse, her parents were denied access to her body for hours after they arrived at the crime scene. Evidence suggests that multiple people were involved, yet only one suspect has been arrested, and the case seems to be muddied by the institution, labeling the victim as ‘psychotic’ to cover their tracks,” she said.

The post ended as: “This isn’t just an issue for doctors anymore; it’s a matter of basic humanity. Year after year, we seem to be descending to new levels of inhumanity. Those who hoped for change after the Nirbhaya case have been let down.

It’s been over a decade, and nothing significant has changed. This incident painfully highlights that being a woman-and in this case, a doctor on duty–can be a crime too. How many times We make our voices heard?? We failed as a society.”

On the work front, she was last seen in the movie ‘Runway 34’. She next has Telugu movie ‘Shashtipoorthi’ in the kitty.(Agency)

John Cena used ‘prosthetic’ nose to get punched by Awkwafina

Los Angeles, Aug 15, 2024
Hollywood star John Cena revealed he took extra precautions to protect his face as he taught actress Awkwafina how to punch him.

The wrestler-turned-actor, who is used to getting hurt in the wrestling ring, said: “I’ve had my nose broken in real life and this was a prosthetic so that was fantastic.”

“I really think the setup for it was fun and when she actually did it and we did the gag, it looked great and it plays well in the movie,” he told The Hollywood Reporter.

He advised Awkwafina to simply “swing for the fences”, and has said she did exactly that in their upcoming film “Jackpot!”.

The new film, which has been directed by Paul Feig, explores a world where a Grand Lottery has been set up in California which allows the losers to kill the winner before sundown and claim the multi-billion dollar jackpot, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Awkwafina plays the lottery winner while Cena essays the role of her accomplice, and he thinks their respective roles play to their respective “strong assets” as performers.

He explained: “She was playing an anxious character who didn’t know what the hell was going on, and I get to be a peaceful, soothing voice of reason.

“And I think those are both really strong assets of our wheelhouse so we kind of just got to be ourselves and have jokes and funniness around that.”

Meanwhile, Feig was happy by Cena’s approach to acting, where he doesn’t mind looking “silly” if it works for the role.(Agency)

Gena Rowlands of ‘The Notebook’ fame dies at 94

Los Angeles, Aug 15, 2024
Actress Gena Rowlands, who is known for her work in ‘A Woman Under the Influence’, and starred in ‘The Notebook’, passed away at her home in Indian Wells, California.

She died at the age 94. Her death was confirmed by the office of her son’s agent, reports Variety.

In June, Nick Cassavetes, who directed his mother in ‘The Notebook’, shared that the three-time Emmy winner and two-time Oscar nominee had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Rowlands’ role as Mabel Longhetti in the 1974 drama ‘A Woman Under the Influence’, written for her and directed by husband John Cassavetes, landed the actor the first of her two Academy Award nominations.

As per Variety, the other nomination was for ‘Gloria’, also directed by her husband. In November 2015, she was awarded an honorary Academy Award at the annual Governors Awards in recognition of her storied career.

“Working this long? I didn’t even think I’d be living this long,” she confessed to Variety ahead of the event in the roaring, throaty laugh instantly familiar from ‘A Woman Under the Influence’, as well as ‘Faces’, ‘Opening Night’ and other Cassavetes-directed dramas.

After her husband died in 1989, Rowlands continued working as an actor, especially for her own children who became actor-directors. She took roles in son Nick’s directorial debut, ‘Unhook the Stars’, his hit film ‘The Notebook’ and his 2012 effort ‘Yellow’, as well as a role in daughter Zoe’s ‘Broken English’. She also led Terence Davies’ coming-of-age 1995 drama ‘The Neon Bible’, set in 1940’s Georgia.

Early in her career, she made a near-effortless transition from a stock character in Broadway to grande dame. In an early interview.

In her acceptance speech at the Governors Awards, she shared that “A lot of women, when they can’t keep doing young romantic roles, don’t want to consider character parts and quit sooner. But I just looked at the scripts and kept seeing what I’d like to do, and never worried about it.”

Rowlands made her film debut in 1958 opposite Jose Ferrer in the light romantic comedy ‘The High Cost of Loving’.(Agency)