Indian Idol 15 and its makers left fans and judges disappointed when contestant Ragini Shinde, a 15-year-old from Aurangabad who impressed the judges with her beautiful voice and touching story, was left out of the Top 15. Now, after facing criticism for not selecting Ragini and following Badshah’s demand, the makers made an unprecedented change by bringing Ragini Shinde back to the show. Ragini is not replacing anyone but has been added as the 16th contestant, with the makers bending the rules due to popular demand. Ragini Shinde journey in Indian Idol 15 Ragini’s journey to Indian Idol has been nothing short of heroic. At just 3 years old, she saved her brother from thalassemia through a life-saving bone marrow transplant, proving herself a fighter. While most children her age enjoyed the innocence of toddlerhood, Ragini was busy saving her sibling. Her audition was unforgettable; she sang Asha Bhosle’s iconic track "Nigahen Milane Ko Jee Chahta Hai." Her pure vocals and fearless choice of song left the judges in awe. Vishal Dadlani and Shreya Ghoshal couldn’t stop praising her talent, with Shreya pointing out that her song choice showed maturity far beyond her years. Badshah, who was equally impressed, remarked during the auditions, “Agar aashirwad ka koi face hota, toh I think Ragini hoti.” Ragini Shinde return to Indian Idol 15 Today, as Ragini returned to the show, Usha Mangeshkar, Lata Mangeshkar’s younger sister, praised her heroic efforts to save her brother’s life, which she successfully did. Usha Mangeshkar even compared Ragini to her sister Lata Mangeshkar, sharing that Lata had been a father figure for their family since the age of 12. Ragini Shinde performance as contestant 16 on Indian Idol 15 After receiving a warm welcome from the contestants, judges, and the legendary Usha Mangeshkar, Ragini performed her first live act on Indian Idol. The young talent amazed everyone by singing Usha Mangeshkar’s song 'Tumko Piya Dil Diya' and another track, 'Main Chali'. Usha praised her performance, saying that Ragini sings like Asha Bhosle. Additionally, Badshah expressed his gratitude to the team for bringing her back to the show. Watch Indian Idol Season 15, every Saturday and Sunday at 9 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television.
17 November,2024 10:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA freak accident on the set of Rupali Ganguly’s Anupamaa has claimed the life of a camera assistant. Reports state that the crew member, relatively new on the job, was electrocuted while handling equipment during the shoot. He came into contact with a live wire. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has taken responsibility for investigating the case and compensating the family.
17 November,2024 07:25 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamIndian Idol 15's grand premiere episode was full of talent, music, and heartwarming moments. The episode featured some amazing performances by the contestants, but among the 2-hour-long show, a few heartwarming moments stood out. Here are some highlights from the episode judged by Vishal Dadlani, Shreya Ghoshal, and Badshah. Shreya Ghoshal performs 'Ami Je Tomar 3.0' The first moment that melted our hearts and delighted our ears was Shreya Ghoshal's performance of the song 'Ami Je Tomar 3.0' from 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'. It was the first time she sang the song live in front of an audience. Her voice left everyone enchanted, and Badshah, behaving like a true fanboy, was seen recording the mesmerizing performance on his phone. Badshah takes an oath to 'sister-zone' every beautiful girl The episode took a hilarious turn when a contestant made all the single boys on the show take an oath to 'sister-zone' every beautiful girl they meet. The funniest part? Badshah also joined in and took the oath. However, it didn’t last long, as he was soon seen offering a rose to Shreya Ghoshal in the next moment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) Manoj Tiwari gifts a Saraswati Veena and sweets to a contestant A contestant from Bihar, Ritika Raj Singh, got lucky when Manoj Tiwari came to support her on the show. Tiwari gifted her a Saraswati Veena and sweets, leaving Ritika elated and deeply touched by his gesture. Usha Mangeshkar graces the set of 'Indian Idol' Legendary singer and Lata Mangeshkar's sister, Usha Mangeshkar, graced the 'Indian Idol' set and shared emotional moments. After a contestant narrated a heart-wrenching story about his grandmother's demise, Usha also became emotional and shared her feelings about losing her sister, Lata Mangeshkar. She revealed that although Lata is no longer with her, she lives on in her memories. About the Top 15 contestants of Indian Idol The top 15 contestants of the singing reality show Indian Idol 15 are Sneha Shankar, Manasi Ghosh, Jyotiprakash Ojha, Ranjini Sen Gupta, Subhajit Chakraborty, Ritika Raj, Srijan Porail, Ipsit Pati, Vastav Kumar, Anirudh Suswaram, Chaitanya Devadhe, Myscmme Bosu, Biswarup Banerjee, Priyangshu Dutta and, Mayuri Saha.
16 November,2024 11:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentToday's 'Weekend Ka Vaar' showcased Salman Khan in his OG avatar. Bhaijaan, with his no-nonsense attitude, grilled Digvijay Rathee and Avinash Mishra for their holier-than-thou demeanor. Salman decided to give them a reality check in the most unique style. Salman Khan grills Avinash and Digvijay During the "Time God" task, Avinash and Digvijay got into a heated fight, threatening each other with lines like “I’ll rip you apart.” To teach them a lesson, Salman asked Karan Veer Mehra to bring a pair of jeans and instructed Avinash and Digvijay to try tearing them apart. ‘Kitne aadmi aapne baahar faade hain’ View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) When they couldn’t, Salman quipped, '“Yeh jeans hai, yeh fatti hai, par aapse fat nahi rahi. Aur aap aadmi faadne ki baat kar rahe hain beech se. Kitne aadmi aapne baahar faade hain, Digvijay?' (This is a pair of jeans, it’s already torn but you can’t even rip it. And you talk about ripping people apart. How many people have you actually ripped apart, Digvijay?).” Addressing Avinash, Salman remarked, '“Yeh kaunse show mein aaye ho aap? Karate Combat mein aaye ho? Kaunse format mein aaye ho?' (Which show do you think you’ve entered? Karate Combat? What format do you think this is?).” Salman didn’t stop there. He jokingly requested Digvijay to find a new "topic" to continue his enmity with Avinash because the old topics were becoming stale. If you thought Avinash and Digvijay were the only ones on Salman's radar, you’d be mistaken. Kashish Kapoor was also grilled for appearing fake. Salman exposed the two ex-'Splitsvilla' contestants by showing a clip that revealed their so-called rivalry was exaggerated for the cameras. Dolly Chaiwala in Bigg Boss house This drama-packed 'Weekend Ka Vaar' kept the audience hooked. Adding to the spice, social media sensation Dolly Chaiwala entered the house and made tea for the housemates. Later, the cast of 'The Sabarmati Report', Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna, joined to promote their film. They engaged the nominated contestants in a 'parda faash' (expose) task, which led to a heated argument between Rajat Dalal and Shilpa Shirodkar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) All About 'Bigg Boss 18' After Arfeen Khan's elimination, the remaining contestants in the Salman Khan-hosted 'Bigg Boss 18' include Chahat Pandey, Avinash Mishra, Shilpa Shirodkar, Tajinder Singh Bagga, Shrutika Arjun, Nyrra M Banerji, Chum Darang, Karanveer Mehra, Rajat Dalal, Eisha Singh, Vivian Dsena, Alice Kaushik, Digvijay Rathee, Kashish Kapoor, and Sara Arfeen.
16 November,2024 10:59 PM IST | MumbaiA cameraman died on the set of Rupali Ganguly's show 'Anupamaa'. A camera assistant, who was new on the set, passed away due to an electric shock. Reportedly, the incident took place at the Goregaon Film City, where the camera assistant was on duty when he allegedly touched some wrong wires, leading to the electric shock. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) The focus puller, hailing from Bihar, was immediately given medical help and rushed to the hospital, but he couldn't survive and succumbed to the short circuit. The tragic news came as a shock to the entire TV industry, and the cast of the show is in a state of shock after the death of the crew member. BN Tiwari, President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees, shared in a statement that the camera person was working on set and died due to a short circuit after touching some wires. As per a report in News 9, BN Tiwari assured that the family would be compensated. However, there has been no reaction from producer Rajan Shahi or the star cast of the show. Anupamaa TRP drop After ruling the TRP chart like a queen for four years, Rupali Ganguly's show has dropped to number 2. The show has been overtaken by ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’, which is also a Rajan Shahi production. After four years of holding onto the top spot, the show has lost its grip and dropped to number 2. In a conversation with News18, Sudhanshu Pandey, who played the role of Vanraj Shah in 'Anupamaa', reacted to the sudden drop in the show's TRP and shared, “I think it’s incredible that the show sustained its number one position for four years. It is not easy for a daily show to sustain the number one position, the charm, the interest, and everything. Four years is a long time. They have done an incredible job with that. If it is going down a little bit, I think it is absolutely okay because it is inhuman for any show to just be there on top continuously. Thoda bahut upar neeche toh hoga, and I think that is natural." About ‘Anupamaa’ Show 'Anupamaa', featuring Rupali Ganguly, is a popular TV show that has been a huge success on national television and the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar. It has consistently dominated the TRP charts since its launch, until 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' recently overtook it in the TRP race.
16 November,2024 06:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Amar Upadhyay, who made his stint as Mihir Virani in 'Kyunkii Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' recalled the time his character died on the show. In the show, Amar was paired opposite actor-turned-politician Smriti Irani, who played Tulsi. In a recent interview, Amar opened up on how his fans reacted to the same, which also led to women gathering around his house in white sarees. Telephone lines jammed, email servers crashed In an interview with ABP Live, Amar recalled, "Ektaa (Kapoor) had hyped the entire episode of Mihir dying so much that when it finally happened, it was chaos all over. When the episode first aired, I remember my mother watching it and crying and I was like, 'I am alive, sitting right next to you'. Late in the night, I got a call from Balaji Telefilms that their email servers had crashed and telephone lines were jammed as there was a massive outcry over Mihir's death.” He added, "I went to their office at 2 am and answered multiple phone calls assuring people I was very much alive and it was only my character that had died. The next two days just passed by in a haze.” Women in white sarees gather outside Amar’s house Sharing another incident, Amar said, "I woke up and the doorbell rang. 15-20 women were standing outside my house, all dressed in white sarees. As they saw me, they were shocked. When my mother prodded them further, they said that they had come to mourn Mihir's death. My mother was furious. She scolded them and shooed them away.” About 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' remains one of the most iconic soap operas that aired from 2000 to 2008 and was a super hit. The show starred Smriti Irani, Ronit Roy, Hiten Tejwani, Karishma Tanna, Akashdeep Saigal, Shilpa Saklani, and Mouni Roy among others. Though it has been a long time since the show premiered, it is still so fresh in the minds of daily soap viewers, because of its evergreen storyline that has managed to connect with the audience for years now.
16 November,2024 02:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe singing reality show ‘Indian Idol’ commenced its 15th season last month with the audition rounds. As the top 15 contestants were chosen from across the country, an old video from Indian Idol Junior has resurfaced which shows judges Vishal Dadlani, Shreya Ghoshal, and Shekhar Ravjiani getting irked by a child singing the songs ‘Aa Re Pritam Pyaare’ and ‘Chikni Chameli’. What's Wrong with the parents nowadays 👀byu/Chai_Lijiye inBollyBlindsNGossip When ‘Indian Idol’ judges were irked by a child singing item numbers A video from Indian Idol Junior has surfaced on Reddit which shows a young girl singing item songs like ‘Aa Re Pritam Pyaare’ and ‘Chikni Chameli’ for her audition round. As the judges ask her to get her mother waiting outside, Vishal Dadlani says, “This is a serious problem.” He then tells the girl’s mother to be sensitive while choosing songs for her daughter to sing. He said it doesn’t look nice to see a parent make their child sing such songs at a tender age. Netizens react to a child singing item numbers on Indian Idol Junior As the video was shared on Reddit, one user wrote, “This child is Anutrihi Siddhant. I remember watching this with my parents and we all were embarrassed. My dadi felt so bad for child. Her mom even went on to say that she really doesn't care whether the child is selected or not. She just wanted her child to come on popular channel or show and get publicity so that she gets more such gigs. Proper stage mom. This was years ago, but I won't be surprised if this child is still being forced in such stuff by her mom. Sometimes mothers use their children to fulfill their own ambitions.” “Honestly we need better protection and regulations for child actors. Putting them on stage like that to cater to weirdos on internet is disgusting,” added another. Another user commented, “I remember this episode. The mom explained that the stage shows the kid performs at request such type of “peppy” songs, and thats the reason the kid knows these and sings these. Not saying its justified, and I do agree with the judges. Am just providing some context.” ‘Indian Idol 15’ airs on Sony Entertainment Television.
15 November,2024 06:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShalin Bhanot and Dalljiet Kaur, once a much-in-love couple, now can't stand the sight of each other. But what happened? What is the real story of Shalin and Dalljiet? Where did the two meet? Here’s everything about their relationship timeline. Shalin and Dalljiet, who share the same birth date, November 15, once shared the same home. They met on the sets of their show 'Kulvadhu'. Before the show, they didn’t know each other. Shalin Bhanot and Dalljiet Kaur's love story While working together, they became friends, and soon, their friendship turned into a fairytale love story. Though they were smart enough to hide their relationship from the media, they did join 'Nach Baliye' together, hinting at a possible happy ending. After some time, when they felt secure, the lovebirds announced their wedding plans. In 2009, Shalin and Dalljiet got married, leaving their massive fan base elated. Four years after their marriage, the duo was blessed with a baby boy, whom they lovingly named Jaydon. While the world celebrated the happy news, their paradise soon began to crumble. Trouble emerged, and reports of them filing for divorce started floating in the media, shocking their fans. It wasn’t just a separation; it was an ugly divorce that left everyone in disbelief. Trouble in paradise for Shalin Bhanot and Dalljiet Kaur It was all rumours until Dalljiet gave a groundbreaking interview, stating that her mother-in-law wasn’t happy with the wedding gifts. She said, “Trouble in our marriage started the day after our wedding when my mother-in-law stopped talking to me because she wasn’t happy with the wedding gifts. Status-wise, we are very different, and they always knew about it. My father has three daughters and couldn’t afford the kind of wedding they expected.” Shalin Bhanot and Dalljiet Kaur divorce After filing for divorce, things continued to worsen. First, Dalljiet made a big revelation about Shalin, saying, “His argument was that I wouldn’t be woman enough if I went in for a C-section.” She further shared that Bhanot had cheated on her and even abused her physically. After many ups and downs in the court proceedings, Shalin Bhanot and Dalljiet Kaur decided to part ways through an out-of-court settlement, and they finally divorced in 2015.
15 November,2024 12:11 PM IST | MumbaiActress Rupali Ganguly shared an adorable picture posing with Sumbul Touqeer to wish her Happy Birthday. Rupali took to Instagram, where she shared a selfie posing with Sumbul, who turned 21 on Friday. In the image, the “Anupamaa” and “Imlie” stars are looking into the camera and smiling. The picture had a “Happy Birthday” sticker on it. Rupali had earlier shared a selfie, which she described as “Rufee and “Anufee”. Earlier this week, she shared a cryptic post about “silencing” the “noise of humans” after filing a defamation notice against stepdaughter Esha Verma. Rupali took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a quote, which read: “There are times when you need the silence of animals to recover from the noise of humans.” The post came after the actress sent a defamation notice to her stepdaughter, Esha, seeking compensation of Rs 50 crore for 'maligning' her character and personal life. The legal notice was in response to Esha's 'false and damaging statements' and the step was taken to protect her reputation. The notice mentioned that the actress also seeks compensation of Rs 50 crore. The notice was sent by Ganguly's lawyer, Sana Raees Khan, who was seen as a contestant in “Bigg Boss 17”. The legal notice addresses Esha: "Our client states that she was shocked to see the posts and comments published by you on various social media platforms including Twitter (now X), Instagram, and Facebook. Our client states that it is apposite to put the true and correct facts leading to the issuance of the present notice…" In the notice, it has been mentioned that Rupali underwent mental trauma because of which she had to seek medical assistance and that she was humiliated on set and lost professional opportunities. It is also said that Ganguly wanted to maintain a 'dignified silence' but was compelled to initiate the defamation notice because of how her and Ashwin Verma's 11-year-old son was dragged. Ganguly, through her lawyer, has claimed compensation of Rs 50 crore, which her stepdaughter is liable to pay. She has also asked for an unconditional public apology immediately, failing which Ganguly has threatened legal measures. In the notice, it was clarified that Rupali was friends with Ashwin Verma for 12 years, before he separated from his second wife, Esha Verma's mother, in 2009. It was also said that the actress, along with her now husband, tried to help Esha get a break into the entertainment industry, by providing opportunities for photoshoots and making special arrangements for auditions. 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
15 November,2024 11:14 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSThere was a time when Navjot Singh Sidhu’s shayaris would add spark to any episode of 'The Kapil Sharma Show', but in 2016, the former cricketer left, disappointing many fans. Now, five years down the line, with Archana Puran Singh having taken the chair, Sidhu has finally opened up about his sudden exit from the show. It was shortly after the Phulwa attack that Sidhu made comments on his X account, and now, discussing his departure, the politician has shared that there were “political reasons” behind it. Sidhu recalled his memories of 'The Kapil Sharma Show' while speaking on 'The Grain Talk' show. He said, “The Kapil Sharma Show was a bouquet made by God. No one can take credit for it. It had different fragrances. When Kapil came to me, those days I had just come out of 'Bigg Boss', so we discussed and everything fell into place. Everyone was chosen to be a part of that show.” Why Navjot Singh Sidhu left Kapil’s show Explaining why he had to leave the popular show, he added, “There were political reasons I don’t want to talk about. There were other reasons… and the bouquet fell apart. I have a wish that the bouquet must get together again, the way it was. I will be the first to facilitate. His show is still doing very well. Kapil is a genius.” Many actors who were part of Kapil’s team back then, like Upasana Singh, Ali Asgar, and Sumona Chakravarti, left the show one after the other. Sidhu- ’ You don’t have a genius like him’ He further shared how he always believed in Kapil’s talent even during his lows, saying, “When Kapil was not well, he was jittery, he was going through a tough time. People told me he was over. I said, ‘Guys, he’s a 20. If you can even find someone who is a 10 and make him stand in front of Kapil, I will listen. But right now, even a 5 doesn’t exist. You will have to replace him with something better. Otherwise, you will keep missing him.’ You don’t have a genius like him. Talent does what it can do; genius does what he must.” ‘I wish everyone could get together’ He then became nostalgic, remembering the good old days, and expressed his wish for a reunion with the original gang, saying, “There was dadi (Ali Asgar) and everyone. I wish everyone could get together… Everyone dispersed. Now Gutthi (Sunil Grover) is back. He met me in Goa. He is wonderful. He comes on for 10–15 minutes and regales everybody. He is another genius.” Notably, this Friday, Sidhu will be reuniting with Kapil Sharma for a special episode on 'The Great Indian Kapil Show', which promises to be quite entertaining.
15 November,2024 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDirector and producer Rajan Shahi has come out in support of Rupali Ganguly amidst her legal dispute going on with her step-daughter Esha Verma. On Wednesday, Shahi took to his Instagram handle and posted a photo featuring him and Ganguly from the sets of their popular show 'Anupamaa'. Sharing a picture with Rupali Ganguly from the sets of hit TV show 'Anupamaa', he praised her for her integrity and humility. Rajan wrote, “Rupali, you inspire all of us each day, every moment at DKP/Shahi Productions for your hard work, dedication, talent, honesty, integrity, and humility. Anupamaa, you have created "history," a benchmark and landmark very few can reach or create. Thoo thoo thoo! We have seen behind the scenes all the hard work, challenges, and sacrifices you face with a smile. Your humility as an actress is inspirational to all of us at the Anupamaa team.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rajan Shahi (@rajan.shahi.543) He added, “Walk forward always, as usual, with a smile and confidence, as your daily hard work is your answer to all. The loyalty and dedication to your craft and Anupamaa is exemplary. Proud of you and always with you. Thoo thoo thoo. Best wishes and regards, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai / Anupamaa / AK3 team and unit Entire unit of DKP/Shahi Productions / I Shahi From, Deepa Shahi Rajan and Ishika Shahi And the entire "Team" Anupamaa Thoo thoo thoo.” Shahi’s post comes after Rupali slapped Esha with a legal notice, seeking Rs 50 crore in damages. Esha Verma, the daughter of Ashwin, has accused the actress of having an extramarital affair with her father. In her now-deleted video, Verma even mentioned feeling "unsafe" around Rupali. Following the Rs 50 crore defamation suit, Esha Verma deleted all defamatory posts aimed at the actress. She also made her Instagram account private. Rupali Ganguly's Rs 50 crore defamation notice to Esha Verma The legal notice sent to Esha by Ganguly's lawyer Sana Raes Khan was in response to the several accusations the former made against the actress publicly. The notice mentioned that the actress also seeks compensation of Rs 50 crore. In the notice, it has been mentioned that Rupali underwent mental trauma because of which she had to seek medical assistance and that she was humiliated on set and lost professional opportunities. It is also said that Ganguly wanted to maintain a 'dignified silence' but was compelled to initiate the defamation notice because of how her and Ashwin Verma's 11-year-old son was dragged. Ganguly, through her lawyer, has claimed compensation of Rs 50 crore, which her stepdaughter is liable to pay. She has also asked for an unconditional public apology immediately, failing which Ganguly has threatened legal measures. In the notice, it was clarified that Rupali was friends with Ashwin Verma for 12 years, before he separated from his second wife, Esha Verma's mother, in 2009. It was also said that the actress, along with her now husband, tried to help Esha get a break into the entertainment industry, by providing opportunities for photoshoots and making special arrangements for auditions. (with inputs from IANS)
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