Actress Priya Bapat, who predominantly works in Marathi and Hindi cinema, recently shared her special memory from her childhood when she met actress Karisma Kapoor. Priya, who has three releases in the pipeline, recently visited the sets of the dancing reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer’ and met Karisma Kapoor. Speaking about her experience on the dance reality show, Priya said, "I was absolutely thrilled to be on the sets of ‘India’s Best Dancer’. Not only were we promoting a show that’s close to our hearts, but I also got to meet someone I’ve admired since childhood, Karisma Kapoor. I’ve been a huge fan of hers, and I used to collect her posters and postcards, sticking them on my study cupboard. I even still have those postcards from ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’”. She further mentioned, "It felt surreal to share a platform with someone I’ve looked up to for so long. I couldn’t resist a fan moment—I just had to take a selfie with her! She was incredibly kind, chatted with me, and even gave me a photo. It was a truly special experience”. Meanwhile, Priya will be seen in ‘Zindaginama’, ‘Visfot’ and ‘Raat Jawaan Hai’. In 'Raat Jawaan Hai,' she portrays Radhika, a young mother juggling the chaos of parenthood alongside her best friends, navigating the ups and downs of raising kids. In 'Zindaginama,' she taps into emotional depth, bringing to life inspiring stories of hope, resilience, and strength and in 'Visfot' Priya showcases the vulnerabilities of a mom whose child has gone missing. As Priya effortlessly switches between her diverse roles on screen, her encounter with Karisma Kapoor only adds to the list of unforgettable moments. 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
24 October,2024 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBigg Boss 18 Day 18: Today was the day Bigg Boss 18 finally hit its stride! The episode was a rollercoaster of drama and excitement, with back-to-back twists making it the most entertaining episode of the week. It all kicked off with Chahat Pandey going head-to-head with Avinash Mishra, who was hoarding the ration in jail. Things got spicy when Mishra called her "gavar," and Pandey blew it up into a full-blown showdown. Mishra then stooped even lower, saying, “Chahat, get over me!”—because, apparently, in his mind, she’s madly in love with him, and he’s just not feeling it. As the episode unfolded, Bigg Boss announced that there’d now be two inmates in jail. Mishra, ever the drama king, chose to stay in jail voluntarily, and joining him in this was Arfeen Khan. Bigg Boss also announced that the "kedis" (inmates) would now have double the power. Not to be outdone, Arfeen’s wife, Sara, had to wear an “expire soon” tag around her neck after her darling hubby declared she wasn't "ideal" for the house. Ouch! That tag meant she could be booted out in the next 24 hours. Afreen pulls victim card Later, due to Arfeen's comment about how his wife Sara is not an ideal fit for the house, she had to wear an "expire soon" tag around her neck, meaning she could be evicted within the next 24 hours. When questioned about his statement, Arfeen conveniently pulled out a story and played the victim card. He tried to present Sara’s life as a heroic struggle, mentioning her father’s suicide and her dealing with multiple miscarriages. However, his attempt seemed like a desperate move to gain sympathy. In the midst of all of this Karan Veer Mehra and Vivian Dsena were seen having disagreement and we feel like this friendship might not work for much longer. The ranking game This year, the ranking episode decided to show up early, catching everyone off guard. As the housemates tried to calmly discuss their positions, Shehzaada woke up and chose violence instead of logic but this drama will now continue in the next episode What worked and what didn't Chahat Pandey throwing water at Avinash Mishra? Chef’s kiss! It was the masala we were all craving. But her whining about being called a "gavar" because she's from a village? Total victim card. Come on, Chahat—better script next time, please The competition heated up with Arfeen Khan entering the jail, but he later attempted to act like a victim by sharing an emotional story. He succeeded in gaining sympathy, but only inside the house. As the audience, we could clearly see through his moves. Shehzaada looked very stupid as he went full throttle into argument mode. And guess what? The chaos doesn't stop there—the drama will continue in the next episode, because why settle scores when you can drag them All About 'Bigg Boss 18' Chahat Pandey, Avinash Mishra, Shehzada Dhami, Shilpa Shirodkar, Tajinder Singh Bagga, Shrutika Arjun, Nyrra M Banerji, Chum Darang, Karanveer Mehra, Rajat Dalal, Muskaan Bamne, Eisha Singh, Hema Sharma, Vivian Dsena, Alice Kaushik, Arfeen Khan, and Sara Arfeen are the remaining contestants of Salman Khan hosted 'Bigg Boss 18'.
24 October,2024 12:04 AM IST | MumbaiActor Dalljiet Kaur, currently going through a difficult separation from businessman Nikhil Patel, has called out her ex-husband, actor Shalin Bhanot. She says Shalin has been absent from their son Jaydon’s life for over a year, with no attempts to reach out, especially during this tough time. Dalljiet shared these details in an interview with Galatta India. Dalljiet Kaur calls out Shalin Bhanot for being absent Talking about the ordeal, she revealed, “With my ex, there has been zero communication for about a year, or maybe more. He hasn’t really reached out so I don’t have any communication. I tried to be amicable with him for nine years. Every time he would ask to meet Jaydon, I would never refuse. Very happily I made them meet because I thought it was good for Jaydon. I was very selfish like that. I was more than happy him meeting Jaydon". Dalljiet mentioned that she often wonders why Shalin never tried to find out what was going on with her and their son in Kenya. She feels that since he has her number, he could have reached out but chose not to. What did Dalljiet Kaur write in her now-deleted post? Just recently, Dalljiet Kaur slammed her estranged husband, Nikhil Patel. Dalljiet and Nikhil's divorce case is currently ongoing, and amidst this, the actress took to her Instagram and shared a long note claiming Nikhil has gotten engaged again. However, she has not deleted that story. Dalljiet Kaur, in her now-deleted story, shared a photo of Nikhil's finger with a gold ring and coffee. In her long note, Dalljiet sarcastically congratulated Nikhil and Safeena Nazar & applauded formers audacity for wearing a ring already. She stated, "Congrats SN, must applaud the audacity to splash it again on social media. Well done, both of you. Already wearing a ring again, Nikhil. Well done.” She further continued and wrote, “Looks like you were missing being talked about, huh? You were missing being written about? Nikhil, your would-be wife seems to be in the same boat of wanting attention. She does know you technically still have a wife in Mumbai, whether or not you accept it. Indian justice will tell you your marital status soon. Same personalities and character. Interesting. Sick mentality though, both of you! Well done, you are almost successful in destroying her family too. Though I do wonder what her family looks like for you to be wearing a promise ring already. My god, shame on you. @watukenya, you guys should really watch out for this desperate man working for you. He will destroy everyone’s image on his way to becoming famous. The moment I feel I’m getting a little better, this man..."
23 October,2024 08:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Drashti Dhami and her husband, Neeraj Khemka, have finally welcomed a baby girl. The actress, who had been eagerly awaiting this special day, shared the joyful news with her fans through a sweet Instagram post. Drashti announced the arrival of her little princess by sharing a motion poster with the words, "From the heaven into our hearts, a whole new life, a whole new start." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Drashti Dhami 💜 (@dhamidrashti) As soon as the actress dropped the big news, not only fans but also friends from the industry began congratulating her on this happy occasion. Anita Raj wrote, “She's here, your & Niraj's angel. Guruji bless your families with endless happiness and blessings always. Lots of love.” Surbhi Jyoti commented, “Yayyyy congratulations!” Mouni Roy wrote, “Heartiest congratulations.” Karan Tacker added, “MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS,” while Rubina expressed, “Wooopieeeeee.” Just yesterday, Drashti channelled Rachel Green as she posted a video with the iconic "still no baby" scene, using Rachel's voice in the background. The post had her fans in splits. Last month, the actress also hosted an intimate baby shower. In the baby shower celebration post, We could see the soon-to-be mom wearing a one-shoulder blue dress with a slit at the back. She kept her long tresses open and flaunted her pregnancy glow. The outfit was completed with white flats. About Drashti Dhami’s Pregnancy Announcement Drashti Dhami made a fun video announcing her pregnancy, with the help of their friends. Sharing the announcement, Drashti wrote, "In a galaxy not so far away, a tiny rebel is joining our crazy tribe. Please send love, blessings, cash & french fries our way #BabyKOnBoard (sic)." In the video, the couple can be seen standing with a poster that reads: "Could be Pink, Could be Blue. All we know is that we are due! October 2024." The couple got married in 2015. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Drashti Dhami 💜 (@dhamidrashti) Drashti Dhami’s Work Front On the professional front, Drashti was last seen in the series 'Duranga', co-starring Gulshan Devaiah. In the ZEE5 crime thriller created by Goldie Behl, Dhami plays the role of Inspector Ira, who grapples with the revelation that her husband is a serial killer. Apart from that, she has also been part of several TV soaps, such as 'Dil Mill Gayye', 'Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi', 'Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon', and 'Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani', among others.
22 October,2024 10:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPopular television actress Nia Sharma, who recently made headlines for her ‘participation’ in the reality television show Bigg Boss 18, is now being panned for endorsing a product that promises to ‘tighten’ intimate areas for women. She shared a video of the commercial on Instagram and wrote, “Sometimes, life is all about finding the perfect fit. Whether it’s your favorite outfit or something more intimate, we’ve got you covered. Experience the perfect ‘tight’.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nia Sharma (@niasharma90) Nia Sharma called out for endorsing ‘tightening tablets’ As the video went viral on social media, a section of netizens called out Nia Sharma for the same. One user wrote, “Nia Sharma’s promotion of v*****l tightening products raises serious ethical concerns. As a public figure, she has a responsibility to her audience, many of whom may look up to her for guidance. By endorsing such products, she not only perpetuates unrealistic beauty standards but also misleads her followers into believing that their bodies need to conform to narrow ideals. This kind of marketing can exploit insecurities, pushing individuals toward unnecessary treatments without addressing the real issues of self-acceptance and body positivity. It's disappointing to see influencers prioritize profit over the well-being of their fans.” “You stooped a new low girl. Comparing women’s autonomy with objects. Why fear men when women like @niasharma90 are objectifying women in a most disgusting way,” added another. One user commented, “Horrible horrible horrible! It’s 2024 and yet this unscientific nonsense is being peddled. First that v*****l whitening cream and now this!” Nia Sharma’s work front Meanwhile, Nia Sharma recently grabbed headlines after it was rumoured that she would be joining Salman Khan’s reality show 'Bigg Boss 18'. However, the actress took to social media to dispel these rumours and apologize to her fans for raising their hopes. In her post, the actress wrote, “To all the fans and well-wishers I have disappointed – truly been overwhelmed for the tremendous support, love, and crazy hype! Almost made me want to go inside the house for once. Made me realise what I have earned in the last 14 years. Can’t say I didn’t enjoy the hype and attention. But please don’t blame me. It wasn’t me.” For the unversed, Sharma became a household name after she starred in Star Plus show ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’. She is widely known for her performance in shows like ‘Jamai Raja’, ‘Ishq Mein Marjawan, ‘Naagin 4’. She was last seen in 'Suhagan Chudail.'
22 October,2024 08:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA new story Ayushi Khurana and Bharat Ahlawwat, last seen in Yeh Hai Chahatein, are set to headline the new daily soap, Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile. The story centres on the custom of aata saata, where Ahlawwat’s character insists on marrying Khurana to ensure his sister’s happiness after her wedding to Khurana’s brother. “She is focused, emotional, helpful, and determined, and I can relate to her on many levels,” says Khurana of Aangan–Aapno Kaa fame. Ahlawwat adds, “My character is volatile, tough on the outside, but deep down, he is a wounded soul, trying to hide his emotions.”
22 October,2024 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamEntertainment, entertainment, entertainment—that’s how we describe Hema Sharma, aka Viral Bhabhi. During her 15 days in the Bigg Boss 18 house, she danced, laughed loudly, and screamed louder, hoping to reduce fights over food and spread love. However, her journey on the controversial show ended sooner than expected. As the first contestant to be evicted, it shocked both housemates and the audience. Sharma remains unfazed. “However short, it was an opportunity I cherish. I didn’t expect to be the first one ousted. Inside the house, I kept wondering who would take care of everything. I don’t have anyone handling things for me; I went in alone. I was unaware of how I was being perceived.” The contestants on the first eviction day Upon entering the house, she was immediately sent to jail at another contestant’s request. Reflecting on it now, she feels it might have been a mistake. “I thought it was wrong, but when I came out, many people told me I had outperformed while in jail. I think I made the Bigg Boss jail famous. No one could have done what I did. During my time in the house, I made an impression and did whatever I could. I didn’t want to overact; I was just being myself,” says the activist-turned-internet celebrity. She adds that given the chance, she would return, especially for the people who supported her, including her children. Recently, her ex-husband, Gaurav Saxena, alleged that Sharma had been keeping their son from him and demanding a flat worth Rs 2.5 crore. When asked to respond, Sharma says she plans to hold a press conference to reveal everything that transpired between them with proof. “Waah, bhagwaan ne itna kaabil banadiya ki charche ho rahe hai. Aur charche unhi ke hote hai jinmein koi dum hota hai. [God has made me so capable that I am being talked about. You only talk about people who have achieved something.] But I have to say, when I was slapped, if I had stopped it the first time, it wouldn’t have escalated. I want to give this message to every woman: the first time they notice something wrong, never let it go because that person will only become more confident in ruining your life. I would use a line from Dabangg to express, ‘Thappad se darr nahi lagta, pyar se lagta hai.’ A lot of people tell me I’m beautiful, but I’ve endured so many slaps on this beautiful face in these marriages that I can’t even count,” shares Sharma. Although her stint in Bigg Boss 18 has ended, she believes her journey is just beginning.
22 October,2024 07:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamEvery year in 'Bigg Boss', there is a budding romance, and this season, it looks like something is cooking between Eisha Singh and Avinash Mishra. Meanwhile, Arfeen Khan's time as Time God has finally come to an end. Compared to other episodes of 'Bigg Boss 18', this one was a little sad and dull. Rajat Dalal and Arfeen Khan competed for the title of Time God, which led to a bit of chaos in the 'Bigg Boss' house. Before dissecting today's rather boring episode, here’s what happened: Today’s episode started with housemates discussing the budding romance between Avinash and Eisha. Meanwhile, Rajat Dalal, who considers Eisha his sister, tried to explain what was going on. The next day, when Eisha asked Avinash to give back the chicken, he first refused but later gave it to her, considering their friendship. Vivian Dsena, who has been boxing around the house, sided with Avinash in front of Karan Veer Mehra and called Mehra out for being rigid and rude with Mishra. Later in the episode, we saw a fun banter between Shrutika Arjun and 'Bigg Boss' himself. Their cute conversation put a smile on everyone's face. Later in the episode, 'Bigg Boss' elected Rajat Dalal as one contender against Arfeen Khan in the race for Time God, but because of equal votes, nobody was elected, meaning there will be no Time God for this week. What worked and what didn't in today's episode of Bigg Boss To be honest, today’s episode was boring, and nothing really worked. No spicy gossip, no interesting fights, and no watch-worthy scenes. Today’s episode of 'Bigg Boss 18' was just there for the sake of it. Even the fight for Time God didn’t have anything substantial. It seemed like the contenders themselves were not interested. Though we liked Avinash’s game so far, today he was just making noise. All About 'Bigg Boss 18' Chahat Pandey, Avinash Mishra, Shehzada Dhami, Shilpa Shirodkar, Tajinder Singh Bagga, Shrutika Arjun, Nyrra M Banerji, Chum Darang, Karanveer Mehra, Rajat Dalal, Muskaan Bamne, Eisha Singh, Hema Sharma, Vivian Dsena, Alice Kaushik, Arfeen Khan, and Sara Arfeen are the remaining contestants of Salman Khan hosted 'Bigg Boss 18'.
22 October,2024 12:06 AM IST | MumbaiActress Surbhi Jyoti is all set to tie the knot with her longtime partner, Sumit Suri, in the scenic location of Uttarakhand. Originally planning to get married in Rajasthan, the couple couldn’t secure their preferred location, so they shifted their wedding from March this year. Now, the wait is finally over, as Surbhi Jyoti and Sumit Suri will get married on October 27th. Yes, you read that right—your favourite actress is all set to be a beautiful bride in less than a week! Surbhi Jyoti & Sumit Suri to get married at luxury resort in Jim Corbett National Park If reports are to be believed, they have locked in a beautiful luxury resort in Jim Corbett National Park. According to Hindustan Times, a source shared that Surbhi and Sumit are very much aware of the natural surroundings and the need for environmental conservation. Hence, they are looking forward to several eco-friendly rituals. HT mentioned that the celebration will be an ode to 'various elements of nature, a symbolic tribute to earth, water, fire, air, and space.' Surbhi Jyoti and Sumit have been in the industry for quite some time now. The couple first met on the set of a music video. 'Haanji - The Marriage Mantra' was the music video in which they had to play a bride and groom. Their on-screen chemistry quickly turned into an off-screen love story, and since then, there has been no looking back for them. Initial plan for Surbhi Jyoti & Sumit Suri's wedding It was in June when reports of them postponing their wedding came out. At that time, the update was that the couple was looking at November or December to tie the knot. Earlier, the source said, “Initially, the plan was to get married in March, and Surbhi had even started looking for a venue in Rajasthan. She took many trips to Udaipur, Jaipur, and Jodhpur to finalize the place. But in the end, the dates weren’t available for the booking she wanted, hence they had to postpone the dates.” The portal further claimed that Surbhi's wedding lehenga wasn't ready either and the duo wanted to do everything calmly and didn't want to rush into things. “Surbhi’s wedding lehenga wasn’t ready, but she didn’t panic at all. She and Sumit just want to do everything in a calm and composed way, taking one step at a time. There is no rush to get married,” said the insider, confirming that the wedding has now been pushed to later this year: “They are looking at November and December right now. The exact date is yet to be finalized.”
21 October,2024 10:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring the last weekend, the donkey Gadhraj' was evicted from the house. While he was announced as the 20th contestant of the Bigg Boss 18 house, his release from the show came following backlash from PETA. This weekend saw the eviction of the first human contestants. On Sunday night, host Salman Khan announced the end of contestant Hema Sharma's journey in the house of the popular reality show. This week, the 10 contestants who were nominated were Tajinder Singh Bagga, Muskan Bamne, Rajat Dalal, Avinash Mishra, Chaahat Pandey, Shrutika Arjun, Karanveer Mehra, Shilpa Shirodkar, Hema Sharma, and Alice Kaushik. Hema Sharma is a social media influencer She started her game in the house by opting to stay in the jail which largely affected her gameplay. Even after coming out of the jail, she failed to prove herself as a strong contender. Her people-pleasing attitude and not engaging in conversations and debates in the house led to her receiving low votes during the week leading to her elimination. Hema is a popular social media influencer known for her vibrant personality. She had become popular as Viral bhabhi. Upon entering the show earlier this month, she said that she was on the show for her two sons. She said that she came on the show with the intention of improving her life. On Friday, Hema Sharma had an emotional meltdown after the contestants kept dragging the issue about food resulting in all of them staying hungry. Before Hema, advocate Gunaratna Sadarvarte had to exit the show due to legal reasons. However, he is expected to return. Salman Khan makes a return to Bigg Boss 18 amid death threats Salman Khan is going through a tough time in his personal life as he has been receiving death threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The security on the sets of Bigg Boss 18 has also been increased when Khan comes to shoot for Weekend Ka Vaar. In the first episode he shot after the demise of NCP leader Baba Siddique, Khan also addressed his situation to the housemates. Salman Khan is trying to keep a cool head while fulfilling his professional commitments. However, the actor expressed that he didn’t feel like filming on Friday for the Saturday episode of Bigg Boss 18. In conversation with the contestants of the show, Salman said, “I know what my parents go through. A lot of allegations have been put on me.” Earlier in the episode while having a discussion with Shilpa Shirodkar Salman expressed that he didn't want to come. He shared, "Aaj mujhe yahan (set) pe aana hi nahi tha, lakin ek aadmi ko kuch karna padta hai, toh karna padta hai."
21 October,2024 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the past five years, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia has firmly established herself in the television industry with Choti Sarrdaarni, and more recently, Khatron Ke Khiladi 14. Now, it’s time for her to make her OTT debut. The actor has been roped in for a legal drama and a direct-to-OTT film. Having started out with television, Ahluwalia recognises that OTT platforms have become a leveller of sorts, giving actors across diverse media a platform to showcase their talent. “Although I began my career in television and modelling, I find OTT platforms incredibly appealing and lucrative. They offer not only additional opportunities for actors like us, but also attract established names from the film industry, blurring the lines between television and film actors,” she reasons. Ahluwalia believes digital platforms have changed the rules of the entertainment industry and fostered an environment of meritocracy. She elaborates, “OTT platforms have completely redefined the game, levelling the playing field for actors across mediums. What matters now is pure talent, not where you started. As someone who has transitioned from television to OTT, I can confidently say the lines between TV and films have blurred for good. It’s empowering to see how platforms are pushing boundaries and offering actors like me the chance to showcase our versatility in ways that weren’t possible before.”
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