Bigg Boss 18 has reached almost halfway through, and the competition is now getting intense with each passing day. Today, on the Bigg Boss 18 Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Salman Khan was seen schooling housemates, and that is when Kashish Kapoor and Digvijay Rathee got into a war of words yet again. This time, the topic was the same— their Splitsvilla grudge. It looks like neither of them is ready to let go of the fight they had, but today's episode led to shocking revelations. When Digvijay blamed Kashish for taking sympathy by crying live, she revealed that she was actually getting rape threats. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kashish Kapoor (@kashishkapoor302) Yes, you read that right. At times, people don't understand the extent to which they should not go, and more often, they cross the line. That is what happened with Kashish when the finale episode of Splitsvilla aired. After she chose money over playing the finale, taking away Digvijay's chance to play the final game, she was subjected to social media scrutiny, trolls, abuse, and, moreover, several rape threats. While explaining her side of the story for the first time on the show, Kashish Kapoor broke down in tears yet again. This was, in fact, the most interesting part of today's episode. What kept us all hooked further was the precap of tomorrow's episode. Tomorrow's episode will feature Hina Khan joining Salman Khan. Hina Khan to enter Bigg Boss house Earlier, the makers of the show dropped a promo of Hina joining Salman on Weekend Ka Vaar. The actress was seen breaking down in tears as Salman assured her that she would be 1,000% fine soon. Salman introduced Hina Khan as a real-life fighter while she talked about the tag of 'Sher Khan' that she earned during her time in the Bigg Boss 11 house. Later, Hina will be entering the house and will give Karan Veer Mehra a reality check. She will also school Shilpa Shirodkar for her double standards. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Hina Khan’s battle against breast cancer Hina Khan was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in June 2024 and has been fighting this battle bravely. She has been documenting her journey and openly talking about the stigma of hair loss during chemotherapy. The Bigg Boss 11 runner-up shaved her head before she started losing her hair and made a wig out of it, which she dons confidently. She also shared a post about battling the loss of her eyelashes due to chemotherapy.
23 November,2024 11:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHina Khan, the actress who came out as the runner-up in Bigg Boss 11, will be joining Salman Khan during this Bigg Boss 18 Weekend Ka Vaar, and one promo of the show is out now. Apart from the promo, Hina herself took to her Instagram and shared a series of pictures with Salman, attaching them with a heartfelt caption. In her post, Hina shared that Salman made an effort to meet her personally and that he sat down with her to discuss every little detail about her cancer treatment. While sharing the pictures of her meeting with Salman, Hina wrote, "I always find something to take back from my meetings with the most humble and kind @beingsalmankhan. This time though, it was different. The effort he made to meet me after his long and tiring day of shooting, standing all day doing what he does, really touched my heart, Salman. He called me and sat me down for close to an hour, asked about every little detail of my treatment, and the way he tried to boost my confidence was unlike anything. He not only shared his experiences and knowledge but also made sure I left as a ‘more confident person’ than before. He assured me that I will be fine.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝑲𝒉𝒂𝒏 (@realhinakhan) She further continued and shared, “The point is, he didn’t need to do all this, but he did. Being who he is, how busy he is, how swamped with work he is, he still managed to extend his support personally. It’s not just heartfelt support for me—it’s also a lesson. And I shall never forget it. Thank you for being you, Salman. My highest regards for you, always." Promo of Hina Khan at Bigg boss 18 weekend ka vaar Earlier, the makers of the show dropped a promo of Hina joining Salman on Weekend Ka Vaar. The actress was seen breaking down in tears as Salman assured her that she would be 1,000% fine soon. Salman introduced Hina Khan as a real-life fighter while she talked about the tag of 'Sher Khan' that she earned during her time in the Bigg Boss 11 house. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JioCinema (@officialjiocinema) Hina Khan’s Battle Against Breast Cancer The actress was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in June 2024 and has been fighting this battle bravely. She has been documenting her journey and openly talking about the stigma of hair loss during chemotherapy. The Bigg Boss 11 runner-up shaved her head before she started losing her hair and made a wig out of it, which she dons confidently. She also shared a post about battling the loss of her eyelashes due to chemotherapy.
23 November,2024 06:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe wait is over! The biggest news of the year is out now. The makers have dropped the launch date of one of the most iconic shows of its time. Yes, you guessed it right—'CID', which is all set to mark its return with the legendary cast Shivaji Satam (ACP Pradyuman), Dayanand Shetty (Daya), and Aditya Srivastava (Abhijeet), has now announced its launch date.'CID', which has captivated audiences for over two decades, is set to make an explosive return on 21st December on Sony Entertainment Television and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 10 PM. New trailer of CID Fans have been eagerly celebrating this thrilling revival, reliving their childhood memories, and were shocked to see the first promo where a deadly bullet hit their beloved Daya. But in a jaw-dropping twist, Daya makes a heroic return with his signature style, entering “darwaza todkar” with a hard-hitting dialogue: '"Dushman bhi mujhe mita nahi paaye, main wapas aagaya, apne liye ladne aur jo bhool gaya hai, usse yaad dilane ke liye – ‘Daya is back!’"' Watch the 'CID' trailer to find out more. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) Fans react to CID trailer As soon as the trailer was dropped, fans started reacting to the clip. One wrote, '“Finally... 21 DEC season 2 date and 21 January 1998 season 1 date.”' Another wrote, '“Aaj sabse bada gift humein mila hai...Thank you, Sony.”' A third fan commented, '“Yeeeee finalyyy! 1st 'CID' bhi 21 ko hi shuru hua tha, ye bhi 21 ko hi ho raha hai. Excited!”' Dayanand Shetty on returining with CID Dayanand Shetty, who plays Daya, shared his excitement: '“Some characters are etched in the minds and hearts of the people, and Daya is one of them. I'm overwhelmed with the love and admiration that continues to pour in, even after all these years. The memes, the jokes, the references—it's all a testament to the impact that Daya has had on popular culture. I feel grateful and humbled to be reprising my role as Daya for a new season of 'CID,' and I promise to bring the same intensity and passion that has made Daya such a loved character. It's time to break some more doors and solve some more cases!”' 'CID' returns to Sony Entertainment Television on 21st December and will air every Saturday and Sunday at 10 PM.
23 November,2024 03:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilms seem to be the next stop for Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia after television soaps and reality shows. She is making her movie debut with the Punjabi offering, Shaunki Sardar, led by singer-actor Guru Randhawa. Yesterday, the team wrapped up the first schedule of the Dheeraj Rattan-directed rom-com in Australia. To Ahluwalia, her maiden film is all about “learning and growing,” and to do that against the scenic backdrop of Melbourne has been pure bliss, she says. “Melbourne’s vibrant backdrop perfectly complements our action-packed narrative. Shooting here felt like a dream—it has a mix of urban charm and natural beauty. Despite the rigorous schedule, the team was always excited because the city has so much to offer,” states the actor, who is looking forward to the December schedule Down Under. One’s maiden film can be both an exhilarating as well as daunting affair. Ahluwalia credits her co-star and producer Randhawa for guiding her through the experience. The actor, recently seen in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, adds, “Guru is a powerhouse of talent, not just as a singer-actor, but also as a producer. His involvement in every aspect of the film made it feel like a passion project.”
23 November,2024 07:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuAfter a fun-filled, nostalgic ride with Siddhu Paaji and Harbhajan Singh along with their evergreen, sporty spouses, Netflix’s 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' welcomes newlyweds, Sonakshi Sinha and husband Zahir Iqbal accompanied by her parents- Shatrugna and Poonam Sinha. The episode kicks off on a hilariously high note as Kapil dives straight into the juicy details of Sonakshi and Zahir's wedding escapades. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal reveal how they broke the news to their parents From playful interrogations to Kapil’s trademark witty banter, the couple spills the beans on the nerve-wracking moment they broke the news to the legendary Shatrughan Sinha. Looking back to when they approached Shatrughan Sinha, Zahir Iqbal explains to Kapil, “Ek-Do baar jab mai gaya hun, 6-8 bodyguard khade rehte hai saath mein, toh iska haath kaise maangu?” To it, Sonakshi adds, “Phir usne mujhe bola ki I think waqt aa gaya hai, bata hi do, toh maine bola, theek hai tum bata do ”Zahir defends himself by saying, “Mai kyu batau, meine apne daddy ko bata diya hai, tum apne daddy ko batao ”Sonakshi chuckles and adds “Baat toh sahi hai, toh mai chali gayi, aur meine unhe bata diya, aur paapa khush, hum khush, everybody khush!” With endless laughter, heartwarming anecdotes, and Kapil’s signature charm, this episode is a delightful blend of Bollywood magic and family fun. The couple will give an insight into their big fat Bollywood wedding, into this episode of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show', this Saturday at 8 pm only on Netflix. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's marriage and work front Long-time couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal married in an intimate ceremony in their Bandra West Apartment on June 23, 2024. Only a few selected guests were present from the film fraternity apart from the couple's parents. The couple got married under the Special Marriage Act. They have been dating since 2017 but never confirmed their relationship. Although, they were seen attending parties and events and vacationing together. They co-starred in the 2022 film 'Double XL'. Talking about their work front, the couple was Sonakshi was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's grand cinematic web series centered around the world of tawaifs titled 'Heeramandi'. Whereas, Zaheer was last seen in the Sonakshi starrer 2022 film 'Double XL'.
22 November,2024 10:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThis Friday, Amitabh Bachchan hosted ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 16’ on Sony Entertainment Television will see the cast of ‘I Want to Talk’ with Abhishek Bachchan, filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, and author Arjun Sen gracing the hot seat and engage in many light-hearted and inspirational conversations. During a segment called ‘Who’s the Better Bachchan,’ Shoojit asks, "Who drives the car better?" Abhishek Bachchan reveals father Amitabh's road rage Amitabh Bachchan raises his hand, but Abhishek quickly says, “Pa please, you are not the driving types. You taught me how to drive, but I’m a better driver.” He then turns to the audience and says, “He is less of a driver and more of a traffic warden! He drives less and spends more time stopping others! If someone parks where it’s not allowed, he’ll shout and say, ‘Move, this is the no parking spot!’ If someone comes from the wrong way, he takes a photo of them to send to the traffic police and the person breaking the traffic rules might even think, ‘Oh, Amitabh Bachchan is taking a selfie with me!’ He gets so angry; he should’ve been a traffic commissioner instead!” Amitabh Bachchan chimes in adding, "Now, if someone is driving incorrectly, what do you say? People are cramming four or five people into one vehicle, driving the wrong way. They should simply follow the rules." This engaging segment was a delight for everyone to witness. This special episode of the father-son duo on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 16’ will broadcast this Friday at 9 pm only on Sony Entertainment Television. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) About Abhishek Bachchan's film 'I Want To Talk' When the trailer of Abhishek's upcoming film, 'I Want to Talk' was launched, it was successful in intriguing the viewers and stirring up a conversation. The film also has a deeper personal meaning for the director Shoojit as Abhishek revealed that it is based on the real-life story of one of his dear friends. The film was released in theatres today. Abhishek has had a fair share of ups and downs at the box office with only two films released theatrically in the past six years- 'Manmarziyaan' and 'Ghoomer'. However, the actor has appeared in a lot of OTT projects like, 'Ludo', 'Bob Biswas', 'The Big Bull', 'Dasvi' and 'Breathe Into the Shadows'. The actor will next be seen in an Amazon Prime Video original 'Be Happy', Anurag Basu's 'Gulab Jamun', 'Housefull 5', and in the highly anticipated 'Dhoom' franchise where he will reprise his role.
22 November,2024 09:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe leading lady, one of the highest-paid and it would not be wrong to call this diva the most popular TV actress Hina Khan has made a mark in the industry with her stellar acting. The actress is a household name because of her portrayal of Akshara Maheshwari Singhania in Star Plus's iconic show 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'. The actress appeared in the show for eight years and finally quit the show in 2016 to pursue other projects that showcase her versatility as an actor. Hina appeared in reality TV shows 'Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 8' and 'Bigg Boss Season 11'. She emerged as the first runner-up in both the shows by winning the audience's hearts. She also has an enigmatic social media presence and a huge fan-following online. Hina Khan's diversified acting career beyond Hindi television The actress further expanded her career by doing projects in OTT and films. She ventured across film industries and also debuted in Pollywood opposite Gippy Grewal. Some of her recent projects are 'Hacked', 'Damaged', 'Shinda Shinda No Papa' and 'Country of Blind'. She has also appeared in several music videos. All in all, Hina is a workaholic and the medium does not matter, she always delivers on the projects she chooses. The actress expresses her opinions boldly and has been resilient and courageous enough to discuss her tough times with fans on social media. Hina will make a special guest appearance on Big Boss 18's 'Weekend Ka Vaar' episode to interact with the contestants along with the host Hina Khan. This will be Hina's second visit to the reality TV as a guest. She earlier appeared on the fourteenth season of Big Boss in 2020 as a 'toofani senior' alongside Gauhar Khan and Siddharth Shukla. Hina Khan's battle against breast cancer The actress was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in June 2024 and she has been fighting this battle bravely. She has been recording her journey and has openly talked about the stigma of hair loss during chemotherapies. The 'Big Boss 11' runner-up had shaved her head before she started losing her hair and made a wig out of her hair and dons it confidently. She also shared a post about battling the loss of her eyelashes due to chemotherapy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝑲𝒉𝒂𝒏 (@realhinakhan) Recently the actress went on a Maldives trip with her boyfriend Rocky Jaiswal amid breast cancer treatment. The actress shared adorable pictures from her vacation. She is truly the perfect example of living life to the fullest and embracing joy every day. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝑲𝒉𝒂𝒏 (@realhinakhan) She has also walked the ramp for popular fashion designers. Recently, she walked the ramp for Manish Malhotra's 'Namo Bharat' fashion show in Delhi alongside cancer survivors Tahira Kashyap and Sonali Bendre. She looked elegant in the peach ethnic attire and walked the ramp fracefully. Fans could not stop praising her indomitable spirit and strong bent of mind. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MANISH MALHOTRA (@manishmalhotraworld) It will be an eye treat to watch the actress inside the BB house once again but from the other side. Watch out for this episode to catch up with what Hina Khan brings to the table that will spice up this weekend's episode.
22 November,2024 08:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn the sets of Sony Entertainment Television's much-loved singing reality show, Indian Idol 15, chaos erupted as a fan gate-crashed Badshah’s birthday celebrations, clashing with security to meet the rapper. The fan, wearing a jacket styled after Badshah’s iconic look, interrupted the shoot, catching everyone’s attention. Badshah's fan gatecrashes his birthday celebration on Indian Idol's set Vishal Dadlani and the crew of the show were seen celebrating rapper and singer Badshah's birthday on the set of Indian Idol. Badshah who celebrated his 39th birthday this year was seen wearing a floral black and yellow shirt. The rapper is appearing as a judge for Sony TV's reality show Indian Idol for the first time. The video also features famous film director and producer Mahesh Bhatt. Seems like they were shooting for an upcoming episode of Indian Idol when the fan gatecrashed the ongoing celebration. Vishal Dadlani was courteous enough to take the rapper's photo with his fan. Badshah's journey so far as a judge in Indian Idol Badshah has been a part of the news ever since he joined the 15th season of Indian Idol. After the initial few episodes of the reality show were aired, netizens started trolling the singer and asked the makers to replace him with someone better as they did not consider him fit for the position of the judge. Badshah was quite affected by this trolling on social media and decided to reconsider his choice. He also missed the theatre round because of this. Neeti Mohan was his substitute for the episode. Although, the singer rejoined the show from the Grand Premiere. Badshah was also disappointed as Ragini Shinde was not selected in the Top-15. The rapper had really liked her singing in the auditions and could not stop praising her. But, his disappointment with the other two judges' decision was pretty evident, and eventually, for the first time in the history of the show, a new addition was made after the grand premiere. Ragini joined the show as the 16th contestant and is the youngest contender for the prestigious title. Badhshah also made a surprise appearance at Diljit Dosanjh'sold-out concert happening at the iconic O2 Arena in London under the record-shattering Dil-Luminati Tour. The rapper also hinted his UK tour in 2025. Moreover, there are rumours that the rapper is dating Pakistani actor Hania Aamir as they are often seen together and she was also present at Badshah's Dubai concert.
22 November,2024 06:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPopular television director Rajan Shahi took to social media to wish his mother Deepa Shahi on her 81st birthday. In an emotional post, Shahi shared unseen moments with his mother, offering fans a rare glimpse into their personal bond. Taking to his Instagram handle, Shahi shared a heartfelt video compiling his mother’s throwback photos and cherished family moments. Sharing the post, he wrote in the caption, “Happy 81st birthday, Mom. Wish you all the happiness, good health, success, peace, and prosperity. Keep being the inspiration, guide, and pillar to all of us. Always seeking your blessings. From Noamita, Rahul, Rajan, Nainika, and Ishika Full teams of DKP/Shahi Production/ I Shahi Team YRKKH, Anupamaa, AK3 Thu Thu Thu.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rajan Shahi (@rajan.shahi.543) Rajan Shahi also shared photos of his mother on his Instagram stories and wrote, “Happy Birthday Mom. He added, “Many Happy returns of the day Mom to the inspiration.” Back in April, Deepa made headlines after she hosted a star-studded Iftaar party. Many prominent celebrities from tinseltown graced the grand bash. Rajan Shahi had earlier come out in support of Rupali Ganguly amidst her legal dispute going on with her stepdaughter Esha Verma. Sharing his photo with the Anupamaa actress, the director said Ganguly inspires everyone with her hard work, dedication, talent and humility. 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
22 November,2024 03:04 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSFor the first time after her marriage, Sonakshi Sinha attended the Kapil Sharma show along with her husband Zaheer Iqbal. The newly married couple was joined by Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Dhillon. The episode is a celebration of new love and old love. The promo of the episode begins with Sonakshi telling the audience that whoever wants to get married should come on Kapil's show and address the host as brother She then proceeds to introduce Kapil to her husband Zaheer by saying, "Bhaiyaa meet my saiyaan". On a segment on the show, Kapil Sharma asks Poonam Dhillon to rate Shatrughan Sinha's qualities. When he asks her about his level of patience, Shatrughan answers for her and says 100. However, Poonam surprises all by giving him 2/100. "Arre Kapil, itne saal se jhel raha hoon. Ye patience hi hai na (Kapil, I have been tolerating her for so many years. Isn't that patience?) Shatrughan also recalled an advice he got from veteran star Dharmendra- 'Beta, tu film industry mai aaya hai na, teri bahut saari kudiya deewani hai. Always be a one-woman man at a time (You are in the film industry, many women will be crazy about you). Hearing this Sonakshi looks at Zaheer and gestures him not to follow the advice. A shocked Zaheer says, "I thought this was a family episode. What's happening?" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal wedding controversy The couple who have been dating for years tied the knot in June this year under the Special Marriage Act. It was rumoured that Shatrughan Sinha was not completely on board with the inter-faith marriage. Shatrughan Sinha came out in support of his daughter and son-in-law against the hate comments and trolling. The negativity was not limited to social media as some people organized protest march in Shatrughan Sinha's native state of Bihar. The protesters termed the interfaith marriage ‘love jihad’ and asked Sonakshi not to visit the state capital. The protest was arranged by a fringe organization called Hindu Shiv Bhawani Sena, which also asked the veteran actor to change the names of his son, Luv and Kussh. Speaking to Times Now, Shatrughan said, “Anand Bakshi saab has written about such professional protestors, ‘Kucch to log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna. To this I would like to add, ‘Kehne waale agar bekar, bekaam-kaaj ke ho to kehna hi kaam ban jata hai (For unemployed people, this is all the work they have).’ My daughter has done nothing illegal or unconstitutional.” He added, “A wedding is a very personal decision between two people; no one has the right to interfere or comment. To all the protestors I say – go, get a life. Do something useful with your life. Aur kucch nahi kehna (I have nothing else to say)”.
21 November,2024 05:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThis Friday, Amitabh Bachchan hosted ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 16’ on Sony Entertainment Television will see the cast of ‘I Want to Talk’ with Abhishek Bachchan, filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, and author Arjun Sen gracing the hot seat and engage in many light-hearted and inspirational conversations. But what truly stole the show was a hilarious showdown between the father-son duo, Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan, as they embarked on a playful battle to answer the ultimate question, ‘Who’s the Better Bachchan?’ Shoojit Sircar becomes the referee at Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 To spice up the battle, Shoojit Sircar was roped in as the referee to help decide the winner in this light-hearted face-off. With his signature mischievous charm, Abhishek Bachchan kickstarted the segment by saying, I’m going to ask you a few tough questions. Let’s deviate from KBC today and play, ‘Who’s the Better Bachchan!’” The first question to Shoojit from Abhishek was about punctuality, “Between the two of us, who’s more punctual on shoot?” Shoojit, without hesitation, pointed to Big B, saying, “Abhishek is always on time, and that’s something he got from you.”Amitabh, with his characteristic wit, laughed and quipped, “Ekdum diplomat hai yeh!” But the main highlight was when Abhishek asked, “Who’s cooler between the both of us?” the audience instantly shouted Big B’s name, rooting for the legendary star. Abhishek, ever quick with his humour, replied, “Let me settle this. He was part of a song where he rapped a line that goes, ‘Cool ka main school hoon’ toh, cool toh yeh hi hai!” He then added with a wink, “Kyunki yeh jahan khade ho jaate hain, line wahi se shuru hoti hain.” This engaging father-and-son banter left everyone entertained with their infectious camaraderie. Abhishek Bachchan's film 'I Want To Talk' When the trailer of Abhishek's upcoming film, 'I Want to Talk' was launched, it was successful in intriguing the viewers and stirring up a conversation. The film also has a deeper personal meaning for the director Shoojit as Abhishek revealed that it is based on the real-life story of one of his dear friends. The film will be released in theatres on November 22. Abhishek has had a fair share of ups and downs at the box office with only two films released theatrically in the past six years- 'Manmarziyaan' and 'Ghoomer'. However, the actor has appeared in a lot of OTT projects like, 'Ludo', 'Bob Biswas', 'The Big Bull', 'Dasvi' and 'Breathe Into the Shadows'. The actor will next be seen in an Amazon Prime Video original 'Be Happy', Anurag Basu's 'Gulab Jamun', 'Housefull 5', and in the highly anticipated 'Dhoom' franchise where he will reprise his role.
21 November,2024 04:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT