Rupali took Instagram stories, where she shared a video of herself holding a plate of roasted sweet-potato and is heard saying: “I absolutely love shakarkandi… Aur yeh jo bhuni hui shakarkandi jo raaste main thele par milti hai is the ultimate. It is just yum. Saare masale daalke… Yummy. ("And this roasted sweet potato that you get on a cart on the street is the ultimate. It is just yum. With all the spices added…)" Rupali, who is one of the highest-paid television actresses in India, is known for portraying Monisha Sarabhai in the sitcom “Sarabhai vs Sarabhai” and Anupamaa Joshi in the drama “Anupamaa”. Rupali started her acting career as a child, making her debut at age seven in her father's film “Saaheb” in 1985. She had her career breakthrough with her portrayal of Dr. Simran Chopra in the medical drama series Sanjivani: A Medical Boon. In 2006, she participated in Bigg Boss 1. Earlier this month, Rupali credited her success to the show “Anupamaa” and said that prior to that for twenty years she never won an award. Rupali took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a video of a rack full of awards she has won for the popular show “Anupamaa”. “20 saal ek bhi award nahi mila... ye sab #anupamaa aur @rajanshahi ki den hai (For twenty years, never got a single award… all these (awards on the rack) is because of Anupamaa and Rajan Shahi.)” Rupali had also spoken about Rajan Shahi. On December 3, she wished the director on his birthday. The actress wrote, “From being my director to my producer to becoming an extremely integral part of my life ….. the transition has spanned 24 years especially since you got Anupamaa into my life 4 years back ….From almost becoming a has been actor to giving me this massive platform and recognition….” Rupali added, “From me taking 10 steps back to you pushing me 20 steps forward… from constantly teaching me about life …treating me like a child …showing me my strength…. making me stand tall … to having my innate faith that no matter what YOU have my back always … I have so so so much to be grateful to you for. Anupamaa is not just a show anymore …For me, it is an emotion called Rajan Shahi.” “I could never call you my friend because friendship mein lines blurred ho jaati hai and the respect that I have for you is immense So here’s wishing my mentor.. the master storyteller very Happy Birthday …. Wish u health happiness and peace always … Stay blessed always,” she concluded the post. 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
21 December,2024 02:41 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSSalman Khan hosted Big Boss 18 contestant Digvijay Rathee was evicted from the show during the mid-week eliminations. Time God Shrutika named Digvijay during a task and later he got the highest number of votes leading to his elimination. Chum Darang, Karan Veer, Chahat, and Digvijay named Yamini Malhotra, and the rest of them voted for Digvijay. Shilpa Shirodkar voted for Eden Rose. Reaction of netizens on Digvijay Rathee's elimination His removal has not been received positively by his fans. Netizens were outraged by this decision, and their disappointment is evident in their social media interactions. Just before his removal, he took a picture with his friends, the so-called family of Rathee. Many of his friends were seen crying after his eviction was announced. Such a Emotional Moment Of Digvijay Just Before his Eviction..PROUD OF YOU DIGVIJAY《#DigvijayRathee #BigBoss18#BB18 》 pic.twitter.com/vyglXQJKCD — PRISHU♡ (@prishu2311) December 20, 2024 After his elimination, Rathee said, "Koi baat nahi dost rahenge mere, sirf show ke liye dosti nahi banayi hai maine". This clip of Digvijay Rathee has been creating waves on the Internet. I feel so bad for Digvijay 💔He played really well and he deserved to be there instead of these bakwas players!!#DigvijayRathee#Biggboss18 #BB18 pic.twitter.com/QnbGcRi0o2 — 𝐒 🥀 (@MercurialMess_) December 20, 2024 Chahat Pandey was crying inconsolably after Digvijay's elimination and the Hamari Bahu Silk actress said, "Ek hi to dost tha mera." More details about Digvijay Rathee Digvijay has now joined the list of other evicted contestants which includes Hema Sharma, Muskan Bamne, Gunratna Sadavarte, Nyrra Banerji, Shehzada Dhami, Alice Kaushik, Arfeen Khan, and Tajinder Bagga. Digvijay gained popularity with the dating reality show Splitsvilla X5 and he gained popularity on the show because of his net worth and his frequent clashes with Siwet Tomar. Fans can vote for their favourite contestants from the Jio Cinema App by going to 'Big Boss 18' and then clicking on 'Vote Now'. Choose the contestant you want to save and click on 'Submit'. The voting lines are open till 10 am on Saturday.
21 December,2024 12:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSambhavna Seth and husband Avinash Dwivedi are always in the news for their vlogs and their chemistry, which is loved by many. Turns out they are now in the news for a tragic turn of events as the actor has suffered a miscarriage. After a long wait, Seth had conceived her first child, and the couple was very excited to welcome the child. But destiny had a different plan, as she suffered a miscarriage in her third trimester. The news was revealed by the couple in their vlog. It was Dwivedi who spoke about the same with a heavy heart. Sambhavna Seth suffers a miscarriage In their vlog, Avinash Dwivedi said that Sambhavna got pregnant after a lot of attempts. He said, "For a long time, we have been facing this, and it has happened again. Sambhavna was pregnant. This was her third month. There was a scan today, and we had hoped to announce it to everyone. Everything was fine, and we were very happy that this journey would be successful. The baby's heartbeat was there, but in the recent scan, doctors couldn't find the heartbeat. Nobody could figure out why it happened." Avinash even revealed how doctors had suggested that it could be twins. He said, "It was very painful for her. She would get injected 2-3 times every day. We had invested mentally, physically, and financially, trying our best. Doctors were shocked, seeing the reports, and thought we might be having twins. We were just hoping to get pregnant, and doctors were talking about twins." ‘I did everything I could’ Sambhavna Seth also spoke with a trembling voice, as she revealed how she took 65 injections in three months to ensure that she had a healthy pregnancy. “I never imagined I would have to take so many injections. Each one was incredibly painful,” she said. “I did everything I could, followed every precaution, to bring this baby into the world.” Sambhavna Seth and Avinash Dwivedi tied the knot in 2016 and have been a loved couple ever since. Stay tuned to Mid Day for more news on this and everything else happening in tinsel town.
20 December,2024 11:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPrince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary are one of the most loved couples in the TV industry. The duo, who met on Bigg Boss 9, recently welcomed their baby girl Ekleen. Since the birth of their little one, there have been rumors that things are not okay between the two. Now, as the couple marked a significant milestone—their daughter Ekleen’s two-month birthday—they dropped separate posts for the baby girl, sparking concern among their fans. Prince & Yuvika drop separate post Instead of a collab post, they put out separate posts. On Friday, Prince posted a heartwarming picture of him holding his baby girl in his arms, and while sharing the picture, he wrote, "Happy 2 months to my baby love Ekleen, papa loves you the most." Meanwhile, the new mommy Yuvika also posted a series of pictures in which she was holding her baby girl close to her. While sharing the heartwarming post, she wrote, "19th, the date to remember." View this post on Instagram A post shared by PRINCE YUVIKA NARULA ❤️❤️❤️ (@princenarula) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yuvika chaudhary (@yuvikachaudhary) Fans react to Prince & Yuvika’s separate post While both of them shared pictures and showered their baby girl with love, fans noticed something else. Netizens pointed out that the duo didn't post any pictures together and neither did they share a collab post, raising concerns among fans. While some requested them to clear ongoing rumors, others wished Prince to show some love for the new mom Yuvika Chaudhary. One user wrote, “Thoda sa care Yuvika ko bhi dikhana, yeh phase bohot tough hota hai (Please show some care towards Yuvika too, this phase is very tough)." Another commented, “Please clear the rumors around trouble in your marriage." A third fan wrote, "It’s one of the most challenging phases for a new mom. We need support, understanding, love, and care. Try to be there for Yuvika as much as possible. Work will come and go, but family time will never come back. Cherish these fragile moments." Another added, "You must have work commitments going on, but try to give some time to be with Yuvi. Work will come and go, but family time and bond will never come back." More about Prince Narula and Yuvika Prince Narula and Yuvika met inside the house of Bigg Boss 9 where their love blossomed. Prince won the reality show and continued dating Yuvika. They tied the knot in 2018. In June this year, they announced their pregnancy and also held a grand baby shower in August. Prince Narula and Yuvika documented their pregnancy journey on social media. However, the tension between the two began after the birth of their daughter. After delivery, Yuvika stayed with her mother for 45 days, sparking discussions and trolling online against Prince for missing the birth of his daughter. In his vlog, Prince explained the situation.
20 December,2024 10:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTV star and Dill Mill Gayye fame Pankit Thakker and his wife Prachi are now divorced. The couple has ended their 24-year-old marriage. Prachi and Pankit had been living separately since 2015, and in 2016, they announced their separation. Now, a new update suggests that the duo finally parted ways in early December. A source close to the duo has confirmed the news of their divorce. Meanwhile, the couple chose to stay quiet on this issue and refrained from commenting about their private life and marriage issues. Prachi and Pankit are divorced Times of India reported that the couple finalized their divorce in early December, and when the team of the organization approached Prachi, she simply stated that she "wouldn’t like to comment on my personal life." The duo tied the knot at a very young age. Prachi and Pankit tied the knot in 2000 when the latter was just 21 years old. Later, the duo faced several challenges in their marriage. Pankit on separation from Prachi They faced disapproval from Pankit’s family and a considerable age gap. Despite this, they tried hard to resolve all their issues, but things couldn't work in their favor. In 2021, he talked about his life with Prachi and shared, “We went to notable counselors, but it couldn’t help us. We tried almost every possible way to save our marriage but found peace and happiness after living separately.” In the same 2021 interview, he reflected on their improved relationship post-separation: “We have been living separately since 2015, and now both of us find ourselves in a better place and a happy state in life. We still respect each other, and things are very clear between us.” The former couple has decided to co-parent their son amicably, with Pankit fully supporting the decision for their child to stay with Prachi. Although their divorce may not come as a surprise due to their extended separation, it officially marks the end of a significant chapter in their lives. Despite their personal differences, their shared respect and dedication to co-parenting are truly admirable. Pankit has appeared in popular shows like Kabhii Sautan Kabhii Sahelii and Barsatein – Mausam Pyaar Ka, while Prachi has been a part of notable series such as Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Sethji, and Havan.
20 December,2024 06:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPavitra Punia recently opened up about her break-up with actor Eijaz Khan. The two started dating when they were contestants on Bigg Boss 14. Even as Pavitra clarified that religion was not the reason for their break up, Eijaz's spokesperson has also issued a statement regarding the same. The statement came as Eijaz's father has been receiving calls from friends inquiring if his son put pressure on Pavitra to convert to Islam. Eijaz Khan's spokesperson issues clarification The spokesperson stated, "Eijaz Khan belongs to a family where there are people from all religions. The actor, who has spent over three decades in the industry, celebrates all the festivals and all religions; that is very evident from his social media accounts. Such personal claims not only affect an actor's personal life, but they face professional setbacks too." "His father was very happy about Eijaz and Pavitra's relationship. Religion was never a factor in their relationship, but it has become an issue now that they have parted ways," the spokesperson added. The spokesperson also stressed on the need to verify facts before making accusations. ""In the interview, Pavitra clearly stated that religion was never a major reason for their breakup and that she had mentioned at the beginning of their relationship that she would not convert. Now, only the part about conversion is being used, and the rest has been omitted." The statement also mentioned that Eijaz would celebrate Diwali and Ganesh Chaturthi when he was living with Pavitra. It also said that the actor has visited Hindu temples like Tirupati Balaji and Siddhivinayak in the past to seek blessings for his projects. What Pavitra Punia said about their break up The actress, in a recent interview, talked about her breakup with Eijaz Khan and stated, "In fact, my extended family was happy. Unko toh aisa lag raha tha ke inki toh industry aisi hai yahan jaat paat dekhte nahi hai. (They felt that in this industry, caste and religion don’t matter.) I did tell him (Eijaz Khan) that I am not going to convert myself." She further, while talking to Telly Masala, stated, "Jo insan paidaishi apne dharm ka wafadar nahi ho saka aur usko chhod diya, wo tumhare sath rahega? Tumhara bhi wafadar nahi hoga woh. (A person who couldn’t even remain loyal to their religion from birth and left it, do you think they will stay loyal to you? They won’t be loyal to you either.)" The actress hinted towards Eijaz being a narcissist and also subtly stated that it is the reason for their breakup. She said, "I tell this to every woman – if a man keeps suppressing you, he is a narcissist. Don’t stay with him. In our case, it reached a point where we tried and tried, but it didn’t work. How much could we keep trying?"
20 December,2024 10:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Ram Kapoor made the internet go crazy as he dropped pictures of his massive transformation. The Bade Achche Lagte Hain actor shared multiple snaps, and his massive weight loss left fans in shock, who are now gushing over his "good looks, good looks, and good looks." In his first post after a long break, Kapoor shared a mirror selfie and attached it with a caption explaining why he had been away from everyone's sight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ram Kapoor (@iamramkapoor) Ram Kapoor's massive transformation While sharing the first post, he wrote, "Hi guys, sorry for the slightly long absence from Insta, was working on myself quite extensively (sic)." He also shared another post with his wife, Gautami Kapoor, which featured a scribbled note reading "42 Kapoor." As soon as the actor dropped the pictures, fans and even actors started dropping shocking reactions to the post. Sumona Chakravarti wrote, "Holy Molyyyyyy fxkkkkkkkk." “What is that u?” Neena Gupta wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ram Kapoor (@iamramkapoor) Internet goes crazy Fans also reacted to the pictures. One said, "Omg Mr. Ram Ji, aap to aur bhi ismart lag rahe hain, lekin jo baat us personality ke luck ki thi aaj bhi, aap bade achche lagte hain." "That's some transformation @Ramji Kapoor. Not a suggestion but an experience, the most difficult phase starts now @ to maintain it," another wrote. "Okay, so now this is the real coming back, and that's how we settle the scores!! You were my and my sister’s childhood crush and honestly, you still amaze us with your acting skills. Oh!! We both can't miss the cameo in Monsoon Wedding," another one wrote. One more fan said, "New hottie in town." Secret behind Ram Kapoor's transformation Losing this much weight is no easy job, and it needs rigorous exercise and training. So what exactly did Ram Kapoor do? In 2019, too, Ram had shocked fans with his massive transformation. As per Times Now, the actor has been doing intermittent fasting with a diet that involved the 16/8 window, which involves fasting for 16 hours and eating within an 8-hour window. Kapoor made sure that he didn’t eat anything post 8 PM, and he also made sure that he stuck to his low-carb diet. The diet wasn't the only thing he focused on; he also made sure that he did his proper workouts. From two hours in the morning to cardio at night, he did everything to maintain good health, and now he looks hot as hell, and there is no denying that.
19 December,2024 07:15 PM IST | MumbaiDevoleena Bhattacharjee and her husband Shanawaz Shaikh have welcomed their first child. The couple has announced that they have become parents to a baby boy. The baby was delivered on December 18 at a Mumbai hospital. The happy parents made the announcement through social media including their fans and followers in this joyous occasion. She shared a video and wrote, “Thrilled to announce the arrival of our bundle of joy, our baby boy on December 18.” The caption of the video read, “Hello world! Our little angel BOY is here...18/12/2024 (sic).” Devoleena had tied the knot with her gym trainer, Shanwaz in December 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Devoleena Bhattacharjee (@devoleena) Devoleena's pregnancy announcement In one of the photos, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who has 3.2 million Instagram followers, is dressed in an emerald green saree, sitting on a couch holding a baby outfit with the message, "You can stop asking now." She’s also wearing gold jewellery. Shanawaz is seen sitting next to her, holding their pet dog in his lap. While sharing the picture, Devoleena wrote, "Celebrating the divine journey to motherhood with the sacred Panchamrit ritual, where tradition and love blend to bless the mother and her unborn child with health, prosperity, and joy during this beautiful chapter of life." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Devoleena Bhattacharjee (@devoleena) When Devoleena spoke about balancing work and pregnancy Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee had opened up about how she is balancing her career while navigating life as a mom-to-be. She shared that she often needs assistance. She shared, “Even though I'm pregnant, I've continued shooting so that my audience can keep watching me on screen, and I can continue entertaining them. However, I have to be very careful on set, especially when climbing stairs.” “I often need assistance because while working, it's equally important to take care of myself.” The actress also discussed the challenges of wearing the show's elaborate costumes, particularly the heavy jewellery. “As I play Goddess Chhathi Maiyya in this Sun Neo show, I have to wear heavy jewellery, especially the necklace and crown, which can feel extremely burdensome when worn together. But it’s a new experience, and there’s no harm in exploring something different.”
19 December,2024 05:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPavitra Punia is one bold woman, and she has been quite clear about her views and opinions. While Punia was in the news for her breakup with Eijaz Khan, buzz had it that the actress broke up over religious differences. But how much of this buzz is true? The actress has finally reacted to these reports and clarified that there is nothing like that. However, the actress was very clear from the beginning that she will not convert. I am not going to convert myself The actress, in a recent interview, talked about her breakup with Eijaz Khan and stated, "In fact, my extended family was happy. Unko toh aisa lag raha tha ke inki toh industry aisi hai yahan jaat paat dekhte nahi hai. (They felt that in this industry, caste and religion don’t matter.) I did tell him (Eijaz Khan) that I am not going to convert myself." She further, while talking to Telly Masala, stated, "Jo insan paidaishi apne dharm ka wafadar nahi ho saka aur usko chhod diya, wo tumhare sath rahega? Tumhara bhi wafadar nahi hoga woh. (A person who couldn’t even remain loyal to their religion from birth and left it, do you think they will stay loyal to you? They won’t be loyal to you either.)" We tried and tried, but it didn’t work The actress hinted towards Eijaz being a narcissist and also subtly stated that it is the reason for their breakup. She said, "I tell this to every woman – if a man keeps suppressing you, he is a narcissist. Don’t stay with him. In our case, it reached a point where we tried and tried, but it didn’t work. How much could we keep trying?" About Pavitra Punia and Eijaz Khan Pavitra Punia and Eijaz, last seen in Naagmani and Shah Rukh Khans Jawan,' respectively, developed a close bond during their time on the reality show Bigg Boss. Despite their love-hate dynamic with occasional disputes, the duo often reconciled, sharing both tense and joyful moments. Their camaraderie extended beyond the show, making joint appearances at various events and parties. Notably, both have retained pictures of each other on their social media accounts, hinting at a lingering connection despite their individual career paths. For the unversed, that season of Bigg Boss was won by Rubina Dilaik. The actress has recently given birth to twin girls and is currently enjoying her motherhood journey.
18 December,2024 10:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJiya Shankar and Abhishek Malhan, aka Fukra Insaan, were part of Bigg Boss OTT 2. The two shared a friendly bond inside the house and were in touch for the longest time. The duo did a project together, which added fuel to the fire, and people started talking about their dating rumours. The duo also made it quite clear that they are nothing more than good friends, but it looks like even that doesn’t exist anymore, as Jiya Shankar recently posted on her X account stating that they are not even friends anymore. Jiya Shankar shuts rumours of dating Abhishek Jiya, who seemed visibly irritated by these rumors of her dating Abhishek Malhan, took to her X account and urged everyone not to drag her name into false stories. While sharing the post, she made it quite clear that she has no connection with Abhishek and doesn’t even follow him. "Saying this for ONE LAST TIME to whoever it concerns! I’ve got nothing to do with Fukra Insaan or these meme pages. We shared nothing but friendship, and even that no longer exists. I don’t even follow any of these meme pages or have any knowledge of how this works. I always assumed they made this sort of stuff for views, or I’ve no idea if someone pays for this shit, but if the blame comes on me with nasty comments on my character and family, then hear it, Panda Gang: I’M SELF-MADE, LOUD & PROUD! I’m because of ME and not because of anyone else. Way above these CHEAP STUNTS! So stay in your lane and keep my mother’s and my name out of your filthy mouths," the Kaatelal & Sons actress stated. Saying this for ONE LAST TIME to whoever it concerns ! Ive got nothing to do with fukra insaan or these meme pages. We shared nothing but friendship & even that no longer exists. I dont even follow any of these meme pages or have any knowledge of how this works. I always assumed… https://t.co/VSrWUTOdxN — Jiyaa Shankar (@heyshankar_) December 17, 2024 About Bigg Boss OTT 2 The Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss OTT 2 finale took place on August 14, 2023. The Top-5 contestants of the show were Pooja Bhatt, Bebika Dhurve, Manisha Rani, Abhishek Malhan, and Elvish Yadav. After a thrilling episode, Salman announced Elvish as the winner of the trophy. He defeated Abhishek in the Top-2 and became the first wild card to win the title. About Abhishek Malhan Abhishek has been busy with his brother Triggered Insaan, aka Nischay Malhan, and Ruchika Rathore's engagement. The BB fame also shared some unseen family photos from the function and captioned the post, "Finally."
18 December,2024 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Ridhima Pandit, who rose to fame as the lead in the popular television show Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant, made her Bollywood debut with Neeraj Pandey’s Sikandar Ka Muqaddar. She speaks exclusively to Mid-day about switching from television to OTT and addresses how TV actors are looked down upon due to the difference in medium. Ridhima also sheds light on reality shows that are responsible for overnight fame, and how she navigates work all by herself. Ridhima Pandit is proud of her TV background Ridhima finds it offensive and annoying when an actor faces discrimination based on the medium they’ve worked for. She states, “We are all doing our job. I do not look down upon any medium. I remember for us as kids, television was it. I'm very, very proud of my television background. I've worked hard. I've worked very many hours. I have done something which a lot of the actors today cannot do. In the sense, that I've stood for those 16-18 hours and still looked like a million bucks. I don't think a lot of the actors today, who directly step into the world of OTT or cinema can. They're very delicate darlings. I had nobody guiding me. I had to figure out a way for myself.” Ridhima Pandit on overnight fame with reality shows Ridhima, who participated in Bigg Boss OTT explains that she took up the offer years after rejecting it. She elaborates, “I had been refusing it since forever. The only reason I took it up back then was because it was right after COVID. I needed something like a big hit in the eyes of the audience. It definitely puts you back in the eye because there's a vast audience that comes together.” “But I personally do feel that the pap pages have a big part to play in making everybody famous. There are times even when I'm watching somebody's interview. I'm like, ‘Who is this? Where is he from? What has happened? So everyone's becoming famous at the drop of a hat for all the reasons that don't make sense. So I don't want to sound bitter, but that's the harsh truth. It is giving fame to a lot of people, also the ones who don't deserve it,” she adds.
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