Bigg Boss 18 is gaining momentum as the show nears its finale, but in any season of the reality show, if there is one thing that has always been most heartwarming, it is the family week. The family week has always left the audience teary-eyed, but this time not only the housemates but the audience are also smiling wide as Chum Darang's mother entered the house. While Karan Veer Mehra was seen blushing, not only contestants but Bigg Boss himself was seen teasing the actor. Karan blushes after meeting Chum's mom In today's episode of Bigg Boss 18, Chum Darang's mother is seen visiting her daughter in the house. With her entry into the house, Karan Veer was seen turning as pink as a tomato as he blushed hard. Chum Darang and Karan Veer Mehra have been making headlines for their strong bond and budding relationship; fans have been shipping them as a couple. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) While Karan Veer Mehra was seen talking to Bigg Boss and saying, "Bigg Boss, de-freeze mat karna," it was then that Bigg Boss froze everyone except KVM. Avinash Mishra tried to play cupid and also brought up the topic of Karan and Chum. The entire conversation and the fun talks brought positivity to the house. In other clips from the Live Feed, fans could see Chum Darang, her mother, Karan Veer Mehra, and her sister sitting together and having conversations. They all seemed to be getting along well. Fans react to the promo The promo of the cute conversation and meeting has left fans in awe of their chemistry. One said, "The best and the most awaited promo... Bohot tadpa diya sare ChumVeer fans ko Bigg Boss ne aur Colors ne." "Chum and Karan are the JAAN of the show. Agar yeh dono nahi hote iss season mein, toh definitely no one would have watched it. So nice to see such awesome human beings. They both are so sweet and kind. I really love them both from the bottom of my heart. Individually also, I love them, and together, obviously, I love them. No nazar to these cute babies," another one wrote. A third fan wrote, "So funny to watch Karan... Kitna blush kar raha tha." The current top 10 contestants include Vivian Dsena, Avinash Mishra, Karan Veer Mehra, Shrutika Arjun, Eisha Singh, Shilpa Shirodkar, Chum Darang, Rajat Dalal, Chaahat Pandey, and Kashish Kapoor.
03 January,2025 10:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIt was over three years ago when Sanjeeda Shaikh parted ways with then-husband Aamir Ali. Now, three years after them calling it quits, Sanjeeda has opened up and shared that she is not averse to the idea of finding love, but for her, it is about finding a partner who can calm your soul. In an interview, Sanjeeda spoke about her idea of romance. While talking about how beautiful it is to feel love, she shared, "I hope everyone gets to experience it." Sanjeeda Shaikh on finding love In an interview with News18 Showsha, Sanjeeda stated, "I personally believe that it’s not difficult to find love even today. I think love is a beautiful feeling. The idea is to find a partner who can calm your soul. You should be able to find solace in him. It’s beautiful to feel that and have that in your life. I hope everyone gets to experience it." Sanjeeda feels ‘good phases teach you to be in the moment, but bad phases teach you to bounce back harder.' “Sabki zindagi mein kuch na kuch hota hai (Everyone has something going on in their life). I don’t like people who sit and keep cribbing about their life. I think we’re fortunate to even be living in this world. It’s a blessing. I’m very happy with the choices and the decisions that I’ve made for myself because they’ve defined me. I don’t want people to do it for me because I’ve given a definition to myself and I’m really proud of it," she further continued. About Sanjeeda Shaikh and Aamir Ali Sanjeeda Shaikh got married to Aamir Ali in 2012 after years of courtship, but it was in 2020 when reports claimed that the two were living separately, and while these reports were swirling, it came to light that the pair had a four-month-old surrogate baby. Finally, in 2021, the two decided to part ways, and after nine years of marriage, they divorced. Earlier, reports claimed that Sanjeeda is dating Harshvardhan Rane. These reports emerged when their social media posts suggested they were holidaying in the Gir forests around the same time. Sanjeeda was most recently seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi: The Diamond Bajaar. The series also starred Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, and Aditi Rao Hydari in the lead roles. Meanwhile, Aamir Ali was seen in the thriller series Doctors.
03 January,2025 08:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTV actor Arjun Bijlani has expressed his desire to take on a character that seamlessly blends Indian traditions with global appeal. The actor aims to deliver a unique portrayal that resonates with both Indian and international audiences. Speaking about the roles he looks forward to exploring, Arjun shared, “I dream of portraying a character with intense emotional layers, maybe even a biopic or something that blends Indian traditions with global appeal. I am looking to take on more challenging roles and characters that push me out of my comfort zone. Having gained so much experience over the years, I want to challenge myself with roles I’ve never done before.” “I am in talks for an OTT series, and my current focus is on how my character can resonate well with the audience. I believe a character is truly successful when the audience is able to connect with it,” he added. The ‘Naagin’ actor also reflected on his time on Laughter Chef, stating that he had a memorable experience, but fans will not see him in the second season. He explained, “I won’t be part of the Laughter Chef or Celebrity Chef. I’m currently focusing on exploring new projects.” The actor also expressed gratitude for the past year, noting that 2024 challenged him to grow both personally and professionally. "It was a year filled with valuable lessons, thankfulness, and growth," he concluded. On the professional front, Bijlani was last seen in the shows “Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyay: Shiv Shakti” and “Laughter Chef.” He made his television debut with Ekta Kapoor's show “Kartika” and is best known for his roles in “Left Right Left," “Miley Jab Hum Tum,” “Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi," “Naagin,” and “Ishq Mein Marjawan.” He made his OTT debut with “State of Siege: 26/11” and was seen in “Roohaniyat” in 2022. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 January,2025 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSTelevision actress Rupali Ganguly, best known for her titular role in Anupamaa, recently showed a playful side of herself as she channeled her "chashmish" persona. On Thursday, she took to her Instagram handle to share a video of herself wearing a pair of glasses and soaking in some much-needed sunshine. In the clip, Rupali is seen vibing to the song “Sooraj Ki Baahon Mein” from the film “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.” Sharing the video, the actress wrote, “Aaj subah subah chashmish ka dose of sunshine.” She also happily posed for the camera. The ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’ actress also posted a photo of herself with her on-screen daughter, Rahi (played by Adrija Addy Roy). For the caption, she wrote, “When the first day of the year looks so beautiful.” On New Year’s Day, Rupali shared photos from her spiritual trip, captioning it, “Hope, love, health, good work, fur babies, kindness, divine, and family… I wish for all of us this new year.” The ‘Sanjivani’ star also shared heartwarming photos and videos from her Christmas celebrations. Rupali posted a series of joyful photos, where she was seen posing happily beside a beautifully decorated Christmas tree adorned with sparkling lights, shiny ornaments, and a star on top. Sharing her photos, Rupali wrote, “Christmas vibes and all things nice. Merry Christmas! #bekind #christmas #joyofgiving #blessed #gratitude #rupaliganguly #anupamaa #jaimatadi #jaimahakal.” A few days ago, Ganguly embarked on a spiritual journey to Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir to seek blessings at the revered shrine. On the professional front, Rupali Ganguly first gained recognition for her role as Manisha in the iconic sitcom “Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.” Her portrayal of Dr. Simran Chopra in the medical drama “Sanjivani: A Medical Boon.” Rupali also participated in “Bigg Boss 1” in 2006. After a break from the small screen, Rupali made a spectacular return in 2020 with “Anupamaa.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 January,2025 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSDuring the upcoming episode of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, contestant Bidisha Hatimuria left a lasting impression on the mentors with her rendition of Saathiya, tune kya kiya. Her performance earned praise from mentor Guru Randhawa, who was so moved that he offered her the opportunity to collaborate on a music video. Guru said, “Every time I watch Bidisha perform, it feels like one of our family members is on stage. In March or April 2025, I’ll compose a song for her and launch a music video together. I’ll also make a brief appearance in the video along with her.” Now that’s a win-win situation. Believe what you will Pooja Banerjii, of Kumkum Bhagya fame, has been accused of involvement in a money laundering case. Expressing her disappointment over the allegations and the media’s lack of responsibility in reporting, she said, “I wouldn’t have wanted to put this up as my first post of 2025, but the last few days have been disappointing. I was recently falsely blamed in a money laundering case. Sadly the news was circulated by the media outlets with my name, picture and credentials.” She criticised the media for not cross-checking with her team before reporting. She added, “I was in South Africa when the false allegations were made. We have decided to go the legal route.” Drama, drama drama!
03 January,2025 07:17 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamBigg Boss 18's finale is around the corner, and things have started getting spicier since the super emotional 'Family Week' started. As contestants reunited with their family members, things started getting intense. The real drama started when Eisha Singh and Chaahat Pandey's mother got into a war of words, building up the tension and excitement in the house. Family week in Bigg Boss 18 turns ugly In the latest promo of Bigg Boss 18, Eisha and Chaahat's mothers get into a heated argument. This fight began when Chaahat's mother brought up a story that linked Eisha with Shalin Bhanot. She mentioned the video where Eisha is seen doing aarti of Shalin's new car. This move of Chaahat's mother angered Eisha's mother. Lord Shalin and Evil Eisha made for each other 😹🤡#Avisha walo dekh lo couple aise hote hai.#AvinashMishra you deserve better 🤞🏻❤️pic.twitter.com/bFEiuBEHMn — Neeraj ꧁IP꧂ ⫷🔆⫸ (✸,✸) Anomage 🍚 ⛓ (@rneeraj5099) December 27, 2024 She got back at her, immediately, and said, "Dimaag ke paidal log hote hai kuch. Woh log dusron ko ganda show karte hai apne aap ko acha dikhane ke liye. (Some people don't have common sense. They show others in a negative light to portray themselves in good light)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) She further said, “Jiski beti ho unko kabhi aisa nahi bolna chaiyhe. Kab palat ke baat aap pe aajaye time ka pata nahi chalta.(Those who have daughters should not say such things. You never know when the tables turn against you)." Salman Khan confronts Eisha Singh on dating Shalin Bhanot Last week, during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Eisha cleared the air by dismissing the rumours of her dating her former co-star Shalin Bhanot. This started when Salman Khan teased Eisha Singh and Avinash Mishra for not dating each other despite having feelings. Salman asked Eisha, “Whose was the last phone call you made before entering the house?." Before Eisha could answer, Salman playfully said, "Boyfriend nahi hoga, very close friend hoga, shayad main unko jaanta hoga, nature ke bahut he calm honge, Shalin honge", hinting at Shalin Bhanot. Eisha clarified that Shalin is just a good friend and claimed that the two are not involved romantically. “Shalin is only my best friend. We have worked together, so of course, we share a very close bond, but there’s nothing more to it," she said, adding, “Shalin and I share a close friendship, and I value him deeply. But that’s all there is to it." The top 10 contestants of Bigg Boss 18 include Vivian Dsena, Rajat Dalal, Karan Veer Mehra, Avinash Mishra, Kashish Kapoor, Eisha Singh, Chum Darang, Shrutika Arjun, Shilpa Shirodkar, and Chaahat Pandey. The grand finale will be held on January 19.
02 January,2025 04:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThis weekend on Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 18, contestants will get the opportunity to meet their loved ones, courtesy of the family week. Chahat Pandey's mother Bhawna was among the first family members to enter the house. Upon her arrival, she grilled Avinash Mishra for his derogatory comment against her daughter. Chahat Pandey's mother was the first to enter the house during the family week which was aired on Saturday. She came with warmth and love for her daughter Chahat and some fiery words for Avinash. She expressed her disappointment and anger towards Avinash for his past remarks questioning Chahat's character."Aap jiss character ka meri beti ko batate ho, vesi vo hai nahi. Jab aapne usse bura bola toh 2 din tak hum sab roye. Kashish ne tumhe womaniser bola, and hum agree karte hai ki tum ho (She is not of the character that you claim her to be. We all cried for two days when you spoke ill of her. Kashish called you a womaniser and we agree with her). View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Chahat's mother also came strongly in her defense regarding rumours of her having a boyfriend outside the house.“Humari beti ka naa andar koi bf hai, naa kabhi bahar raha hai. Agar hum koi andhe ladke se bhi uski shadi kara denge toh vo kar legi humare liye.” Chahat Pandey’s mother also slams Rajat Dalal for using her daughter for his own benefits. Meanwhile, later while talking to the housemates, Mishra stood strongly on his claim that Chahat has a boyfriend. "Humare pure set ko pata tha ki uska bf hai. Humesha gifts bejhna tha." Vivian D'Sena's wife to enter the house Vivian got emotional after seeing his wife Nouran and requested Bigg Boss to release him from the freeze position. When he is allowed to do so, Vivian gets up from the bed and hugs Nouran, who then kisses him on the cheek. Vivian Dsena made headlines for his secret marriage with Egyptian girlfriend Nouran Aly. He preferred to keep his relationship with her under wraps. A source informed IANS, "The two were in a relationship for more than three years, and Nouran, who was an editor of a magazine used to admire him a lot. She first interacted with him for an interview. She used to visit the sets of 'Sirf Tum' to meet the actor." The season, which started on October 6, has already seen several eliminations including names such as Gunaratna Sadavarte, Hema Sharma, Arfeen Khan, Yamini Malhotra, Edin Rose, Tajinder Bagga, Digvijay Singh Rathee, Muskan Bamne, Nyrraa Banerji, and Shehzada Dhami. The current line-up of contestants in the show includes Vivian Dsena, Karan Veer Mehra, Avinash Mishra, Shilpa Shirodkar, Rajat Dalal, Eisha Singh, Shutika Arjun, Chum Darang, and Kashish Kapoor.
02 January,2025 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThis weekend on Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 18, contestants will get the opportunity to meet their loved ones, courtesy of the family week. Shilpa Shirodkar has been one of the most popular names on the show this season. For the family week, she will be reunited with her daughter Anoushka. Shilpa's daughter, however, revealed that it was not easy to come to the decision on which family member would visit Shilpa who is older sister of Namrata Shirodkar and siste-rin-law to Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. Anoushka reveals why Namrata Shirodkar, Mahesh Babu skipped family week Ahead of her entry into the house, Anoushka spoke to Times of India about Namrata and Mahesh Babu's reaction to her mother's game inside the house. She also spoke about why her maasi Namrata will not be seen in the house during family week. "They watch the show everyday. My aunt (Namrata) is so proud of my mom. I spoke to her yesterday literally for an hour before I came in and we talked so much about her. Honestly when this opportunity of family week came, I ran. I was like I don’t care, I haven’t seen my mother in the last three months. This is the longest I’ve ever gone without seeing her. I had to come and see her. I have not even spoken to her. I told them dad, "maasi all of you stop I’m going in the house." #ShilpaShirodkar breaks down emotionally as she reunites with her daughter Anoushka.#BiggBoss18 #BB18 pic.twitter.com/0R3Yz21ky8 — BiggBossMedia1 (@BiggBossMedia1) January 1, 2025 Before entering the house, Shilpa had a fight with her sister Namrata. Reacting to the same, Anoushka said, "They are sisters and there are fights in families especially between sisters. You can’t avoid that. She has been watching the show everyday. My aunt has been supporting her since day one and she updates me sometimes when I’m unable to watch the episodes." Shirodkar's daughter also shared the message that Namrata and Mahesh Babu asked her to pass on to her mother. "My aunt and uncle (Mahesh Babu) both are very proud of her. They are sending her lots of love. All of them have said to convey to mom how proud they are of her and how she has conducted herself. It’s incredible she has made it so far in the show. We love her and we can’t wait to see her come home with the trophy." Hard to see mom cry: Anoushka For Anoushka, watching her mother on the show has not been easy. She also said that watching her mom play the game has also made her understand her better. "It’s incredibly hard to see my mom cry on the show. I can’t go in to comfort her or even send her a message. Initially, it was very tough to watch her break down, but over time, I’ve come to understand that playing a character for three months on a reality show isn’t possible. I don’t think anyone in the house is pretending or playing a game—there are naturally ups and downs in everyone’s journey," she said.
02 January,2025 09:49 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThis weekend on Bigg Boss 18, contestants will get the opportunity to meet their loved ones, courtesy of the family week. Going by the promos shared by Colors TV, Chaahat Pandey’s mother Bhawna and Vivian Dsena’s wife Nouran arrived inside the house to extend their support. Both Chaahat and Vivian got emotional upon seeing their family members. Vivian Dsena cries after seeing his wife Nouran Vivian got emotional after seeing his wife Nouran and requested Bigg Boss to release him from the freeze position. When he is allowed to do so, Vivian gets up from the bed and hugs Nouran, who then kisses him on the cheek. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Vivian Dsena made headlines for his secret marriage with Egyptian girlfriend Nouran Aly. He preferred to keep his relationship with her under wraps. A source informed IANS, "The two were in a relationship for more than three years, and Nouran, who was an editor of a magazine used to admire him a lot. She first interacted with him for an interview. She used to visit the sets of 'Sirf Tum' to meet the actor." Before getting married to Nouran, Vivian had tied the knot with his 'Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani' co-star Vahbbiz Dorabjee in 2013. Although their marriage didn't work, they filed for a divorce after three years in 2016. They finally got separated in 2021. Chaahat Pandey’s mother grills Avinash Mishra for ‘derogatory’ comments Chaahat Pandey was in tears upon seeing her mother Bhawna enter the house. She confronted Avinash Mishra for his derogatory comments about her daughter. She said, “Chahat is not a girl of such character as you said. When I used to ask Chahat why she doesn't get along with Avinash, she used to say that he is a womanizer. Our family will never forgive you.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) The season, which started on October 6, has already seen several eliminations including names such as Gunaratna Sadavarte, Hema Sharma, Arfeen Khan, Yamini Malhotra, Edin Rose, Tajinder Bagga, Digvijay Singh Rathee, Muskan Bamne, Nyrraa Banerji, and Shehzada Dhami. The current line-up of contestants in the show includes Vivian Dsena, Karan Veer Mehra, Avinash Mishra, Shilpa Shirodkar, Rajat Dalal, Eisha Singh, Shutika Arjun, Chum Darang, and Kashish Kapoor. The show is hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.
01 January,2025 09:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPower couple Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary, who welcomed a baby girl in October 2024 revealed their little one’s name a couple of days ago which went unnoticed due to their social media feud. On New Year 2025, Prince took to Instagram and shared a series of pictures with his daughter dressed up in a Mini Mouse costume and wrote, “My Christmas my new year my world is only you my little princess #ikleen.” According to baby naming websites, Ikleen is a Sikh word that means, “Absorbed in one.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by PRINCE YUVIKA NARULA ❤️❤️❤️ (@princenarula) Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary welcome baby girl Prince Narula, best known for 'Roadies' and 'Bigg Boss' learned about his daughter's birth in October during a Roadies audition in Pune on October 20. He made the big announcement in front of a cheering crowd. Speaking to the audience, a thrilled Prince said, "Mein aap logon ko ek khush khabri dera hu ki mein baap ban gaya hu," He then jokingly added, "Aur ab toh haq se bol sakte hain... baap ke aage koi bol sakta hai kya." Yuvika and Prince, whose love story began on Bigg Boss 9, got married on October 12, 2018. The couple announced their pregnancy in June 2024 and held a baby shower in August. Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary’s social media feud Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary have been creating headlines for all the wrong reasons. If the speculations are to be believed the beloved couple is headed for a split after the birth of their daughter. The reality star raised a lot of eyebrows when he stated in one of his vlogs that Yuvika failed to inform him regarding the delivery date of their firstborn. Since then these two have been at loggerheads, putting allegations on one another. Yuvika Chaudhary and Prince Narula’s work front On the work front, Yuvika started her television journey with Zee TV's talent hunt reality show 'Zee Cine Stars Ki Khoj'. She then starred in the TV serial 'Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani', in which she played the role of Aastha. Yuvika has been the winner of 'Nach Baliye 9'. She has also appeared as a guest in shows like 'Comedy Classes', 'MTV Splitsvilla 10', 'MTV Love School 3', 'MTV Ace Of Space 1', and 'MTV Ace Of Space 2'. She played the role of Tina in 'Kumkum Bhagya', and Shikha in 'Laal Ishq'. She gained fame for her roles in Bollywood, notably in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Om Shanti Om'. On the other hand, Prince has been the winner of 'MTV Roadies 12', 'MTV Splitsvilla 8', 'Nach Baliye 9', and 'Bigg Boss 9'. He has appeared as the gang leader in 'MTV Roadies 17', 'MTV Roadies 18', and 'MTV Roadies 20'.
01 January,2025 07:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJheel Mehta, best known for her role as Sonu Bhide in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, tied the knot with her boyfriend Aditya Dube. In a video shared on Instagram, Jheel took her fans and followers behind her wedding day which was filled with emotional moments. The bride opted for a classic red trousseau while the groom kept it classy in a beige ensemble. Jheel Mehta’s emotional wedding video In the wedding video, Jheel Mehta says, "Never felt so much happiness before and I'm feeling so happy that I literally can't deal with it. I can't stand still and I can't stop feeling all the love that has built up over so many years. And it's blossoming into something so beautiful. I'm glad this is happening. I love you. In this moment nothing else matters. This is the one thing that matters the most and we're doing it." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ivory Films | Wedding Photography (@ivoryfilms.in) Jheel Mehta played the role of Sonu Bhide, the daughter of Aatmaram and Madhavi Bhide, in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah from 2008 to 2012. She quit showbiz to pursue being a businesswoman and support her family. The role was later played by Palak Sindhwani. About Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has completed more than 4000 episodes. It is one of the longest sitcoms that aired first in July 2008. The show is based on the weekly column 'Duniya Ne Undha Chasma' by Tarak Mehta in Chitralekha magazine. The show stars Dilip Joshi as Jethalal. Through its characters and storylines, the show has become a mirror reflecting the values and traditions that resonate with viewers across generations. The show's family-centric narratives have struck a chord with audiences of all ages. Its universal appeal lies in its ability to bring families together, fostering a sense of unity and shared laughter. Even in the hustle and bustle of today’s modern life, the show stands out for its positive storytelling. It reinforces the importance of values such as friendship, community, and tolerance, making it a source of joy and inspiration for millions of viewers. It has actively contributed to social awareness by addressing contemporary issues with a touch of humor. The show's cast includes-- Amit Bhatt as Champaklal Gada, Munmun Dutta as Babita, Mandar Chandwadkar as Aatmaram Tukaram Bhide, and Shyam Pathak as Patrakaar Popatlal among many others.
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