Tina Dutta had her own share of ups and downs during her time in 'Bigg Boss 16'. The actress made several headlines for her growing friendship with Shalin Bhanot, which ended on the show itself. Now, almost two years after facing everything, Tina Dutta, in an interview with us at Mid-day.com, opened up about how the show takes a toll on your mental health, both physically and emotionally. Moreover, her mother, Madhumita Dutta, expressed regret about sending her daughter to the controversial reality show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mid-day (@middayindia) Tina Dutta’s mom regrets sending her to Bigg Boss 16 Tina Dutta's mother shared with us that her daughter never wanted to enter 'Bigg Boss', but it was her family who convinced her to take up the challenge. Now, after Tina has survived and been through a hard time, her mother regrets the decision of convincing her to do the show. In conversation with us, her mom shared in Hindi, "Actually, she (Tina) never wanted to go to Bigg Boss. For many years, they called her, and I even had meetings with them, but she always said she would never go to Bigg Boss. However, this time, because of conversations between me and my husband, we convinced her to go. But later, we realized that we shouldn't have sent her." Tina Dutta on doing Bigg Boss Adding to her mother's thoughts, Tina shared that the Salman Khan-hosted show is honestly quite difficult. The 'Uttaran' star while talking about Bigg Boss added, "Your personal life, your mental status, your health—everything goes for a toss mentally, emotionally, and physically." Tina Dutta gets nostalgic In the same interview with us, Tina got nostalgic and talked about her early days and managing her studies with her work. That was when her mom shared that Tina didn’t want to act as a kid and used to cry about it. Tina revealed that as a child, she had to work really hard and didn’t like it at the time. More about Tina Dutta’s journey Tina Dutta made her acting debut as a child artist in 'Sister Nivedita' and gained recognition with 'Parineeta'. However, her breakthrough came with 'Uttaran' (2009–2015), where she played Ichha and Meethi, earning immense popularity. The show catapulted her to fame, establishing her as a household name in Indian television. Stay tuned to Mid-Day for more such insightful interviews. Watch this entire conversation with Tina Dutta by clicking on the lead image
19 November,2024 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Shachi ChaturvediAshneer Grover, the former managing director of the Indian fintech company, BharatPe, recently appeared as a guest on Salman Khan-hosted show Bigg Boss 18. The video of him getting schooled by the host for his previous comment on the superstar has gone viral on social media. After the episode was aired on television, Ashneer took to his X handle and issued a clarification in his defense stating that everything said by him earlier with regards to his meeting with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is absolutely true. He wrote, “I hope you enjoyed the Bigg Boss weekend ka vaar ! I had good fun. And I am sure the particular episode got great TRP / viewership. BTW all of statements are TRUE. Salman is a great host & actor - Salman knows what works on Bigg Boss - I’ve always praised Salman for his sense of self and business - not a single thing demeaning said for him ever - My deal numbers are always correct (bank / auditor verified)”. He further mentioned, “Met Salman in an exclusive meeting on the brand collab for 3 hours in May 2019 in JW Marriott Juhu - along with the director of ad (it’s ok if he doesn’t remember me - I was not a public figure then - he meets tons of people) - The invite for coming as guest on Bigg Boss was not ‘unnamed’ - just like the cheque for the same ;) And finally I’ve a pic with him - which I didn’t earlier ;) Thanks @BeingSalmanKhan. Keep rocking”. I hope you enjoyed the Bigg Boss weekend ka vaar ! I had good fun. And I am sure the particular episode got great TRP / viewership. BTW all of statements below are TRUE:- Salman is a great host & actor- Salman knows what works on Bigg Boss- I’ve always praised Salman for his… pic.twitter.com/HH0iOzzZY3 — Ashneer Grover (@Ashneer_Grover) November 18, 2024 What Ashneer Grover said about Salman Khan In 2022, Ashneer, who was at a college event recalled signing Salman Khan as a brand ambassador in 2019. He shared, “When I approached Salman’s team, they told me that they would charge Rs. 7.5 crore, that’s when I started calculating. I had Rs 100 crore, I will give him Rs 7.5 crore, I will spend another Rs 1-2 crore on making the ad and I should also pay to the broadcasters, it’s a Rs 20 crore expense and I have Rs 100 crore. I didn’t know if I would get another round of investment, so I told Salman to decrease his price, and he agreed to do the ad for Rs 4.5 crore.” Salman Khan confronts ‘Shark Tank’ fame Ashneer Grover Salman Khan tells Ashneer Grover, “I heard you talking about me. You said, 'We have signed him for this much'. You also gave the wrong figures. So what is this double standard?” to which the former Managing Director and co-founder of BharatPe replied, “The decision to make you brand ambassador was one of the smartest moves I made.” Salman continued, “The way you are talking now, the video of yours that I saw earlier, this attitude wasn’t apparent back then,” to which Ashneer explained, “Maybe in the podcast, it didn't come across correct.” Salman concluded by saying, “The way it is now, it is correct.”
19 November,2024 10:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah often makes news for its internal issues. Recently, there were reports of a fight between leading star Dilip Joshi who plays Jethalal and show's producer Asit Kumarr Modi. However, the actor has denied any such rumours. There were also reports of him leaving the show, which the actor has addressed. Dilip Joshi dismisses rumours of fight with Asit Kumar Modi In an official statement, Joshi said, “I just want to clear the air about all these rumors going around. There have been some stories in the media about me and Asit Bhai that are completely false, and it really saddens me to see such things being said. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is a show that means so much to me and millions of fans, and when people spread baseless rumors, it hurts not only us but also our loyal viewers." "It’s disheartening to see negativity being spread about something that has brought so much joy to so many for so many years. Every time such rumors pop up, it feels like we’re constantly explaining that they are completely untrue. It’s tiring, and it’s frustrating because it’s not just about us—it’s about all the fans who love the show and get upset reading these things," he added. Is Dilip Joshi leaving the show? Dilip Joshi also addressed rumours of hims exiting the show following a fight with the producer. "Earlier, there were even rumors about me leaving the show, which is completely false. And now, it feels like every few weeks, there’s another new story trying to defame Asit Bhai and the show in some way. It’s disappointing to see such things popping up again and again, and sometimes, I can't help but wonder if some people are just jealous of the show’s continued success. I don’t know who is behind spreading these stories, but I want to say this clearly: I'm here, I’m working every day with the same love and passion for the show, and I’m not going anywhere. I’ve been a part of this wonderful journey for so long, and I will continue to be a part of it. We all stand together in our commitment to make this show the best it can be, and I just wish the media would take a moment to verify the facts before printing such hurtful stories. Let’s focus on the positivity and joy that this show brings to so many. Thank you to our fans for always supporting us—it really means the world." Dilip and Asit Kumar Modi's rumoured fight It was reported that the duo was involved in a major spat recently. News 1 reported that the incident took place in early August. Dilip Joshi and Asit Modi got into a heated argument on sets over permission to take a few days off. Reportedly, Dilip reached out to Asit regarding the request to take a few days off but the creator seemingly avoided the conversation. This left the actor offended. He almost had a physical altercation with him.
19 November,2024 08:57 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentComedian-actor Kapil Sharma dropped an adorable birthday wish for his wife Ginni Chatrath. On Monday, Kapil posted a bunch of pictures on Instagram and wrote "Happy birthday meri humsafar @ginnichatrath." The couple looks charming in pictures. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kapil Sharma (@kapilsharma) Soon after Kapil dropped the pictures, fans flooded the comment section with birthday wishes for Ginni. Kapil and Ginni got married in Jalandhar in 2018. They welcomed their baby girl Anayra on December 10, 2019. They welcomed their second baby Trishaan on February 1, 2021. Kapil Sharma's career began with his win on 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 3.' He went on to star in shows like 'Hans Baliye' and 'Comedy Circus,' gaining massive popularity after launching 'Comedy Nights With Kapil' in 2013. He made a comeback in 2016 with 'The Kapil Sharma Show.' Building on his television success, Kapil launched 'The Great Indian Kapil Show,' an OTT program. The show has featured several celebrities, including Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and Diljit Dosanjh. 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
19 November,2024 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBack on screen Ravish Desai is set to enter Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye as Shubh Kadam, Amruta’s (Sriti Jha) ex-fiancé. Desai is returning to television after eight years. His character Kadam returns to Mumbai to expand his business and make amends with Amruta. “Shubh is a different kind of character from what I have played before. He’s a man who believes men are the only decision makers, and women have no say. I’ve missed the daily connection with the audience,” says the actor.
19 November,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamIt looks like the bad days for Asit Modi’s 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' are not over yet. Another bad news from the sets of TMKOC suggests that recently Asit Kumar Modi and Dilip Joshi, known for playing the role of Jethalal Champaklal Gada, had a major argument that escalated to the point where Joshi threatened Modi that he would leave the show. The argument reportedly stemmed from Dilip Joshi’s demand for a few days off. This incident allegedly took place in early August and was seemingly Kush Shah’s last day on the sets of TMKOC. Asit Kumar Modi and Dilip Joshi's major fight 'News18', in their report, shared that Dilip Joshi had reached out to Asit regarding a few days off, but Asit seemingly avoided the conversation. This offended Joshi, who almost had a physical altercation with Asit Modi. The news portal quoted a source saying, “It was the last day of Kush Shah’s shoot. Dilip ji was waiting for Asit bhai to come and talk to him about his leaves. But when Asit bhai came, he directly went to meet Kush. This disappointed Dilip ji.” The insider further added, “Dilip ji got very angry, and the two got into a heated argument. Dilip ji even held Asit Modi’s collar and threatened to leave the show. However, Asit bhai calmed him down. We don’t know how the two sorted their differences.” The insider also revealed that it is not the first time Dilip Joshi and Asit Kumar Modi had an altercation on the sets. The two often get into heated arguments. It was also said that even during the time when the cast of TMKOC went to Hong Kong for a special shoot, a massive fight erupted between the two, but Gurucharan Singh Sodhi helped them resolve their differences. 'Recent Exits from the Show' Recently, Palak Sindhwani, aka Sonu Bhide, has quit the show. Her exit is not due to personal reasons, but she has accused the makers of emotionally blackmailing her and threatening her with consequences. Earlier, it was Kush Shah, who played the role of Goli in the long-running TV show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', who quit. Kush Shah portrayed Goli for nearly two decades. This news made everyone emotional as their favorite co-star bid them adieu. Kush Shah has left the show to pursue higher education in the USA.
18 November,2024 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndian 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 correspondentADVERTISEMENT
