{
  "id": 3873600,
  "title": "Nepal floods: Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee stranded, Manasi Parekh recounts 'absolutely horrifying' ordeal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/nepal-floods-bengali-actor-kharaj-mukherjee-stranded-manasi-parekh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T02:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/nepal-floods-bengali-actor-kharaj-mukherjee-stranded-manasi-parekh-recounts-absolutely-horrifying-ordeal-1.500654855"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nepal's flash floods have claimed over 359 lives, with nearly 1,500 people still reported missing. Indian actors Kharaj Mukherjee and Manasi Parekh were among those stranded near the affected regions. Mukherjee and his wife were in Nepal for a Bangladeshi film shoot when the disaster struck, delaying their return. Mukherjee's son confirmed their safety, sharing that they were in Pokhara at the time and would be flying back to Kolkata the following day. Meanwhile, Parekh was part of a group on a pilgrimage led by Sadhguru, aiming to reach Gyirong Port on August 27. She shared footage of the devastation, expressing deep concern for those affected. Parekh and her group are currently safe in China, awaiting evacuation. The floods have caused significant damage to roads, homes, and infrastructure, stranding approximately 200 Indians from the Mansarovar Yatra on the Chinese side of the border.",
  "summary": "As Nepal's flash flood death toll climbs past 359, with nearly 1,500 people still missing, two Indian entertainment figures were caught near the affected areas this week, one near Pokhara, the other across the border in China. Family members and the actors themselves have since confirmed they are safe. The Mukherjees' delayed return Bengali actor Kharaj Mukherjee and his wife Protiva were in…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Kharge seeks Centre’s help for Indian victims of Nepal floods",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/kharge-seeks-centres-help-for-indian-victims-of-nepal-floods",
        "published": "2026-08-27T15:03:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "India sends more aid, looks at bailey bridges to help Nepal efforts as death toll rises to 359",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/india-sends-more-aid-looks-at-bailey-bridges-to-help-nepal-efforts-as",
        "published": "2026-08-27T15:50:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Mudavadi mourns Nepal flood victims, assures country of Kenya’s solidarity",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/mudavadi-mourns-nepal-flood-victims-assures-country-of-kenyas",
        "published": "2026-08-27T15:52:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Stranded by deluge: Indian pilgrims on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra face uncertain homecoming after borde floods in Nepal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/stranded-by-deluge-indian-pilgrims-on-kailash-mansarovar-yatra-face",
        "published": "2026-08-28T02:31:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "90 Americans 'unaccounted for' after catastrophic floods hit Nepal and Tibet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/90-americans-unaccounted-for-after-catastrophic-floods-hit-nepal-and",
        "published": "2026-08-28T03:24:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}