Devoleena Bhattacharjee and her husband Shanawaz Shaikh have welcomed their first child. The couple has announced that they have become parents to a baby boy. The baby was delivered on December 18 at a Mumbai hospital. The happy parents made the announcement through social media including their fans and followers in this joyous occasion. She shared a video and wrote, “Thrilled to announce the arrival of our bundle of joy, our baby boy on December 18.” The caption of the video read, “Hello world! Our little angel BOY is here...18/12/2024 (sic).” Devoleena had tied the knot with her gym trainer, Shanwaz in December 2022. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Devoleena Bhattacharjee (@devoleena) Devoleena's pregnancy announcement In one of the photos, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, who has 3.2 million Instagram followers, is dressed in an emerald green saree, sitting on a couch holding a baby outfit with the message, "You can stop asking now." She’s also wearing gold jewellery. Shanawaz is seen sitting next to her, holding their pet dog in his lap. While sharing the picture, Devoleena wrote, "Celebrating the divine journey to motherhood with the sacred Panchamrit ritual, where tradition and love blend to bless the mother and her unborn child with health, prosperity, and joy during this beautiful chapter of life." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Devoleena Bhattacharjee (@devoleena) When Devoleena spoke about balancing work and pregnancy Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee had opened up about how she is balancing her career while navigating life as a mom-to-be. She shared that she often needs assistance. She shared, “Even though I'm pregnant, I've continued shooting so that my audience can keep watching me on screen, and I can continue entertaining them. However, I have to be very careful on set, especially when climbing stairs.” “I often need assistance because while working, it's equally important to take care of myself.” The actress also discussed the challenges of wearing the show's elaborate costumes, particularly the heavy jewellery. “As I play Goddess Chhathi Maiyya in this Sun Neo show, I have to wear heavy jewellery, especially the necklace and crown, which can feel extremely burdensome when worn together. But it’s a new experience, and there’s no harm in exploring something different.”
19 December,2024 10:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPavitra Punia is one bold woman, and she has been quite clear about her views and opinions. While Punia was in the news for her breakup with Eijaz Khan, buzz had it that the actress broke up over religious differences. But how much of this buzz is true? The actress has finally reacted to these reports and clarified that there is nothing like that. However, the actress was very clear from the beginning that she will not convert. I am not going to convert myself The actress, in a recent interview, talked about her breakup with Eijaz Khan and stated, "In fact, my extended family was happy. Unko toh aisa lag raha tha ke inki toh industry aisi hai yahan jaat paat dekhte nahi hai. (They felt that in this industry, caste and religion don’t matter.) I did tell him (Eijaz Khan) that I am not going to convert myself." She further, while talking to Telly Masala, stated, "Jo insan paidaishi apne dharm ka wafadar nahi ho saka aur usko chhod diya, wo tumhare sath rahega? Tumhara bhi wafadar nahi hoga woh. (A person who couldn’t even remain loyal to their religion from birth and left it, do you think they will stay loyal to you? They won’t be loyal to you either.)" We tried and tried, but it didn’t work The actress hinted towards Eijaz being a narcissist and also subtly stated that it is the reason for their breakup. She said, "I tell this to every woman – if a man keeps suppressing you, he is a narcissist. Don’t stay with him. In our case, it reached a point where we tried and tried, but it didn’t work. How much could we keep trying?" About Pavitra Punia and Eijaz Khan Pavitra Punia and Eijaz, last seen in Naagmani and Shah Rukh Khans Jawan,' respectively, developed a close bond during their time on the reality show Bigg Boss. Despite their love-hate dynamic with occasional disputes, the duo often reconciled, sharing both tense and joyful moments. Their camaraderie extended beyond the show, making joint appearances at various events and parties. Notably, both have retained pictures of each other on their social media accounts, hinting at a lingering connection despite their individual career paths. For the unversed, that season of Bigg Boss was won by Rubina Dilaik. The actress has recently given birth to twin girls and is currently enjoying her motherhood journey.
18 December,2024 10:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJiya Shankar and Abhishek Malhan, aka Fukra Insaan, were part of Bigg Boss OTT 2. The two shared a friendly bond inside the house and were in touch for the longest time. The duo did a project together, which added fuel to the fire, and people started talking about their dating rumours. The duo also made it quite clear that they are nothing more than good friends, but it looks like even that doesn’t exist anymore, as Jiya Shankar recently posted on her X account stating that they are not even friends anymore. Jiya Shankar shuts rumours of dating Abhishek Jiya, who seemed visibly irritated by these rumors of her dating Abhishek Malhan, took to her X account and urged everyone not to drag her name into false stories. While sharing the post, she made it quite clear that she has no connection with Abhishek and doesn’t even follow him. "Saying this for ONE LAST TIME to whoever it concerns! I’ve got nothing to do with Fukra Insaan or these meme pages. We shared nothing but friendship, and even that no longer exists. I don’t even follow any of these meme pages or have any knowledge of how this works. I always assumed they made this sort of stuff for views, or I’ve no idea if someone pays for this shit, but if the blame comes on me with nasty comments on my character and family, then hear it, Panda Gang: I’M SELF-MADE, LOUD & PROUD! I’m because of ME and not because of anyone else. Way above these CHEAP STUNTS! So stay in your lane and keep my mother’s and my name out of your filthy mouths," the Kaatelal & Sons actress stated. Saying this for ONE LAST TIME to whoever it concerns ! Ive got nothing to do with fukra insaan or these meme pages. We shared nothing but friendship & even that no longer exists. I dont even follow any of these meme pages or have any knowledge of how this works. I always assumed… https://t.co/VSrWUTOdxN — Jiyaa Shankar (@heyshankar_) December 17, 2024 About Bigg Boss OTT 2 The Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss OTT 2 finale took place on August 14, 2023. The Top-5 contestants of the show were Pooja Bhatt, Bebika Dhurve, Manisha Rani, Abhishek Malhan, and Elvish Yadav. After a thrilling episode, Salman announced Elvish as the winner of the trophy. He defeated Abhishek in the Top-2 and became the first wild card to win the title. About Abhishek Malhan Abhishek has been busy with his brother Triggered Insaan, aka Nischay Malhan, and Ruchika Rathore's engagement. The BB fame also shared some unseen family photos from the function and captioned the post, "Finally."
18 December,2024 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Ridhima Pandit, who rose to fame as the lead in the popular television show Bahu Hamari Rajni Kant, made her Bollywood debut with Neeraj Pandey’s Sikandar Ka Muqaddar. She speaks exclusively to Mid-day about switching from television to OTT and addresses how TV actors are looked down upon due to the difference in medium. Ridhima also sheds light on reality shows that are responsible for overnight fame, and how she navigates work all by herself. Ridhima Pandit is proud of her TV background Ridhima finds it offensive and annoying when an actor faces discrimination based on the medium they’ve worked for. She states, “We are all doing our job. I do not look down upon any medium. I remember for us as kids, television was it. I'm very, very proud of my television background. I've worked hard. I've worked very many hours. I have done something which a lot of the actors today cannot do. In the sense, that I've stood for those 16-18 hours and still looked like a million bucks. I don't think a lot of the actors today, who directly step into the world of OTT or cinema can. They're very delicate darlings. I had nobody guiding me. I had to figure out a way for myself.” Ridhima Pandit on overnight fame with reality shows Ridhima, who participated in Bigg Boss OTT explains that she took up the offer years after rejecting it. She elaborates, “I had been refusing it since forever. The only reason I took it up back then was because it was right after COVID. I needed something like a big hit in the eyes of the audience. It definitely puts you back in the eye because there's a vast audience that comes together.” “But I personally do feel that the pap pages have a big part to play in making everybody famous. There are times even when I'm watching somebody's interview. I'm like, ‘Who is this? Where is he from? What has happened? So everyone's becoming famous at the drop of a hat for all the reasons that don't make sense. So I don't want to sound bitter, but that's the harsh truth. It is giving fame to a lot of people, also the ones who don't deserve it,” she adds.
18 December,2024 07:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin FernandesShiv Sagar intends to honour his grandfather Ramanand Sagar through Kaakbhushundi Ramayan. In the 1980s, his grandfather created Ramayan, which became a cultural phenomenon. To avoid comparisons, Shiv chose to tell Lord Ram’s story differently. After producing Mahima Shani Devi Ki, serving as creative producer for Jai Jai Jai Bajrang Bali, and working on shows like Kahani Vikram Aur Vetal Ki and Jai Jag Janani Maa Durga, Shiv now hopes to uphold his family legacy with this Doordarshan show. In a conversation with mid-day, Shiv discusses the sources of the untold stories, the use of VFX and AI, and why he partnered with Doordarshan. Edited excerpts from the interview. Why is the show called Kaakbhushundi Ramayan? There is an original text called Kaakbhushundi Ramayan, written centuries ago. Kaakbhushundi is a rishi or saint from ancient India who witnessed the Ramayan 14 times across eras and locations. He played with baby Ram in Ayodhya until the age of five. My grandfather’s [Ramanand Sagar] Ramayan had a scene where a baby crow steals roti from Ram Lalla, making him cry. Kaakbhushundi doubts if Ram is truly Vishnu. Later, he faints, wakes up in Ram’s lap, and sees the universe in Ram’s mouth. This convinces him of Ram’s divinity. It is said that Kaakbhushundi eavesdrops on Shiva narrating the story of Ram to Parvati, he then narrates it to the council of birds and that’s how the Ramayan spread. In our story, Kaakbhushundi narrates the Ramayan to Garuda. Raviz Thakur as Ravan and Sagaar Kale as Kaakbhushundi What is the source of all the stories? We studied over 350 versions of the Ramayan worldwide and handpicked stories that suit Indian audiences. We framed the narrative as Kaakbhushundi narrating to Garuda. Ram never declares himself as God, like Krishna; he always says, ‘I am Dashrathputra Ram’; a theme we explored. We delved into the backstories of characters. For example, Garuda initially doubts Ram’s divinity, especially after witnessing Ram and Laxman struggle against Nagpash, a serpent noose unleashed by Ravan’s son. Inspiration came from my grandfather’s Ramayan, incorporating elements from Tulsi Ramayan, Valmiki’s version, Adhyatmik Ramayan, the Bengali Krittivasi Ramayan, and the Tamil Kamba Ramayan. Given the sensitivity of these epics, we ensured meticulous research. For instance, few know that Surpanakha’s husband Vidyutjihva was killed by Ravan for marrying against his wishes. Surpanakha prays to Nikumbila Devi, who advises her to propose to Ram. Her actual intent is revenge on Ravan. Shiv Sagar How come these versions were never showcased on shows before? There are many versions of the Ramayan, written by different authors, evolving with time and cultural settings, like the Kamba Ramayan in Tamil Nadu. With Kaakbhushundi, we’ve gone into a bit of a multiverse concept where in every timeline Lord Ram’s story plays out [a bit differently]. Why did you pitch this story to Doordarshan? We initially approached Star, but the merger slowed things down. The entertainment industry is also experiencing a slowdown, and TV viewership has declined. Doordarshan was developing a docu-series on tracing and documenting all the locations that Ram has been to in India, like Hampi. We had to go through all sorts of processes with the government to get the approval of the show. They agreed because they believed that we’ve got Ramayana in our legacy because of our grandfather. Does the channel still have the same reach? Doordarshan may lack visibility, but it’s available on platforms like Tata Sky, Jio TV, and their newly launched app Waves. It’s making significant efforts. Doordarshan has a huge legacy and so much nostalgia is attached to it. Was it easy to get actors to work on board? We faced some resistance, but the actors were convinced after seeing the production quality and our family’s reputation. They understood that that change will happen gradually. Doordarshan is a sleeping giant, the day it wakes up, history will be made again. Tell me more about the multiverse angle. When Ram leaves Ayodhya as he is done with his avatar on Earth, he drops a ring into the Sarayu River. Hanuman retrieves it and finds thousands of similar rings from different eras. This inspired our multiverse concept. Kaakbhushundi transcends time, narrates stories from different timelines. We go non-linear, back and forth in different universes and narrate different stories of Ram. We are trying to link everything so that people have a more comprehensive vision of the Ramayan. Doesn’t this seem inspired by Marvel’s Loki? Inspiration can come from anywhere. Ancient Indian stories often align with modern quantum physics. Some of the stories have a lot of deeper esoteric and spiritual meanings that people are now discovering. I think the younger generation is intensely researching. You can carve your own beliefs. We are also rediscovering out roots with the use of AI now. How have you incorporated music into this version of the Ramayan? We’ve added folk elements from UP and Bihar. Surya Raj Kamal composed the music, continuing the legacy of his father, Raj Kamal, who scored for BR Chopra’s Mahabharat. My father, Prem Sagar, also contributed significantly. Did you feel pressure to uphold your grandfather’s legacy? Yes. His Ramayan is an epic and cannot be recreated. He was a master filmmaker and prolific writer. He made Ramayan when he was 70 after making more than 50 movies with big stars. We went in a different direction or else, people would draw comparisons. And we didn’t want that comparison because we know we’d fall short. He concentrated more on the essence and soul of the show. It may have looked tacky [back then] but it was always high on emotions. We preserved its soul while enhancing it with VFX and AI. What did you have to be careful about? My father was our moral compass, ensuring authenticity. We had a team of in-house researchers and a research committee from Doordarshan, a lot of saints from Ayodhya were also part of it. Then we have scholars from Delhi and all over the country. Many times we found objectionable content which we flagged off at the writing stage itself. For example, in the first episode, we had Ram and Laxman running up a [giant-sized] Hanuman’s arms as warriors. Someone then said Ram cannot run like how Laxman does things. So, we got Hanuman to take Ram on the palm of his hand and placed him on his shoulder. There were many things like that. How have you used AI in the show? We created an AI version of my grandfather using his old photos and his voice. The machine actually learned his voice and then started imitating it. This tribute felt like receiving his blessings.
18 December,2024 07:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamComedian Kapil Sharma hosted 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' on Netflix had its season finale last weekend. The finale of season 2 saw the team of 'Baby John' in attendance. Actors Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, director Kalees and presenter Atlee attended the show. After the episode was aired, netizens took offense at the question asked by Kapil to filmmaker Atlee. The comedian was called out for being 'racist' towards the filmmaker. Now, the comedian has recated to one such tweet on X. A user shared a clip from the episode where Kapil asks Atlee, "When you get to meet a star for the first time, do they ask, where is Atlee?”, to which the Jawan director replied, “I understood your question. I’ll try to answer. I’m actually very thankful to AR Murugadoss sir because he produced my first film. He asked for a script, but he didn’t see how I was looking or whether I’m capable of it or not. But, he loved my narration. I think the world should see that. We should not judge by appearance. You have to judge by your heart.” Sharing the clip, the user wrote, "Kapil Sharma subtly insults Atlee's looks? Atlee responds like a boss: Don't judge by appearance, judge by the heart." Kapil Sharma responds to racist allegations Responding to the tweet by the user, Sharma wrote, "Dear sir, can you pls explain me where n when I talked about looks in this video ? pls don’t spread hate on social media ๐ thank you. (guys watch n decide by yourself, don’t follow any body’s tweet like a sheep)." Dear sir, can you pls explain me where n when I talked about looks in this video ? pls don’t spread hate on social media ๐ thank you. (guys watch n decide by yourself, don’t follow any body’s tweet like a sheep). https://t.co/PdsxTo8xjg — Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) December 17, 2024 However, netizens were not happy with Sharma's justification. Responding to Sharma's tweet, a user cross-questioned, "There can only be 2 meanings, one he is a small-time unestablished director, another you are talking about his colour. What else did you mean sir? Could you explain?" Another user commented, "Dear Kapil, if Atlee was good looking, would you have asked the same question to him ? That means this question was asked because of his appearance." "You didn’t talk. but you implied directly and laughed when atlee said he’s understanding where you were hinting at. shame on you kapil," wrote another. Meanwhile, some people also came in support of Kapil Sharma. "Exactly your question was asked in a different way and it was not insulting at all," a user mentioned. Chinmayii Sripaada slams Kapil Earlier, singer Chinmayii Sripaada slammed the comedian for his remarks. She wrote, “Will they never stop these crass and racist jibes at his skin color in the name of ‘comedy’? Someone with the amount of influence and clout like Kapil Sharma saying something like this is disappointing and unfortunately, not surprising.” Will they never stop these crass and racist jibes at his skin color in the name of ‘comedy’?Someone with the amount of influence and clout like Kapil Sharma saying something like this is disappointing and unfortunately, not surprising. https://t.co/63WjcoqHzA — Chinmayi Sripaada (@Chinmayi) December 15, 2024
17 December,2024 02:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBharti Singh-hosted Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment is all set to return to TV in January 2025, and the excitement around the show is soaring high. As the show is all set to premiere on TV, while people await the entire lineup for this season, Mid-day has got to know the names of a few confirmed contestants who will be showcasing their culinary skills this season. From Elvish Yadav to Rubina Dilaik, several A-listers will be joining the much-loved reality TV show. Laughter Chefs’ confirmed contestant The first confirmed contestant to join the laughter roller coaster is Bigg Boss OTT 2 fame Elvish Yadav, but he isn't the only Bigg Boss winner joining the show. We have heard that Bigg Boss Season 14 winner and TV star Rubina Dilaik will also be a part of this show. Considering Rubina's participation, this will be her first project after delivering her twins. The list of confirmed contestants doesn't end here. Another one, right from the house of Bigg Boss, joining Bharti Singh's show will be the much-loved contestant and finalist of Season 17 of the Salman Khan-hosted show, Abhishek Kumar. It looks like the team of Laughter Chefs has decided to bring Bigg Boss all-time favourites, as they have also roped in Abdu Rozik as one of the contestants. It will be quite interesting to witness these Bigg Boss veterans on a cooking show. After proving their personalities, it will now be a test of their cooking skills. Mallika Sherawat to join Laughter Chefs? Apart from the confirmed list, one contestant who is in discussions to join the reality series is Mallika Sherawat. Yes, you heard that right—speculations are rife that Mallika will be seen as one of the contestants on the show, but there has been no confirmation about the same. About the first season of Laughter Chefs The earlier season of the show was supposed to get an extension, but the plan was cancelled because of Bigg Boss 18. The last season featured Aly Goni, Ankita Lokhande, Karan Kundrra, Arjun Bijlani, Reem Shaikh, Jannat Zubair, Vicky Jain, and Nia Sharma, among others, as contestants.
16 December,2024 06:37 PM IST | Mumbai | Shachi ChaturvediVivian Dsena is one of the biggest actors in the TV industry. The Colors face has been loved by many, but his Bigg Boss 18 journey is leaving fans disappointed as he is losing momentum and not contributing much to the game. Now, his wife, Nouran Aly, is all set to enter the house to give him an earful and make him realize that his fans have high expectations of him. She will be seen urging Vivian to refocus and showcase his true personality. Nouran schools Vivian Dsena In the recent promo of an episode, Nouran is seen seemingly upset with her husband Vivian and confronting him. The actor also looked visibly stressed and upset after receiving the feedback. The promo starts with Nouran Aly saying, “You are not you. Where is Vivian? Why are you not facing the real people? It boils my blood. One leg here, one leg there, it’s good?” View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Reverting to her Vivian said, "No" Nouran exposes Avinash's game Nouran continued, "You are doing this now, between Shilpa and Karan, between Eisha and Avinash. Real Avinash inside the house is not real. He is bothered with the triangle; he should nominate you or nominate Shilpa ma’am. You are not making it Vivian’s show, it is becoming someone else’s show.” While sharing the promo, the Colors official page attached it with a caption that reads, "Vivian ki life partner bani unki strategy partner.Dekhiye #BiggBoss18, Mon-Fri raat 10 baje aur Sat-Sun 9:30 baje, sirf #Colors aur @officialjiocinema par.” Fans also supported Vivian's wife in the comment section. One wrote, "Banda itna bhola hai, thankgod iski wife samjdaar hai". "Vivian's wife is so smart she says whatever Vivian's fans are feeling or thinking" another fan wrote. A third one commented, "she said what his fans wanted to…love you Vivian ". one said, "She said the right thing which he needed the most" Salman Khan confronted Vivian Dsena Earlier, Salman Khan also confronted Vivian and said, "Vivian confrontation wale zone mein jaate hi nahi. Kabhi bhi kisi ko confront karna hota hi nahi hai. Vivian aapke iss ghar mein koi actual mudde kabhi the hi nahi. Aapka original ek hi mudda hai jiske liye aapko yaad rakha jaayega—Vivian aur vivian ki coffee. (Vivian never goes to the confrontation zone. He never finds a need to confront anyone. Vivian, there have been no real issues of yours in this house. You have only one basic issue for which you will be remembered—Vivian and Vivian's coffee)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) “Hero Vivian, hero jaise nahi lage show mein. (Hero Vivian didn’t come out in the show). Ab logon ko Vivian ki zarorat hi nahi mehsoos ho rahi hai ab show mein (People don’t feel the need to have you in the show now),” Salman further added.
15 December,2024 06:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAditi Sharma and Sandeep Baswana, who have just come up with a new show Apollena on Colors TV, got into a conversation with us at Mid-Day and spoke their hearts out about the new project. In this era of growing love for OTT, is it easy for a TV show to keep the audience hooked for 24 hours to watch the next episode? Aditi and Sandeep think yes, because, according to them, that is the best part of any daily soap. Sandeep, who is a veteran in the TV industry, also talked about why he chose Apollena over an OTT show. Sandeep & Aditi on people accepting daily soap While sharing if they think the audience is still okay waiting a day every time to know what's next, Aditi said, "That's the exciting part, you know. When you know that abhi humne ek episode dekha hai, abhi next kya hoga vo hume kal hi pata chalega. So that is even more exciting because ek baar dekh kar khatam kiya, uske baad vo story wa ho jati hai. Na koi excitement hoti hai aur agle din nayi kahani. Whereas, yahan apko ek wait hota hai next day ka to know agla kya hone wala hai, isne esa kiya, ab ye next kya karegi, so that is more exciting." While Aditi was answering, Sandeep humorously added, "Agar apko binge-watch hi karna hai toh ek hafta mat dekho TV par, jio par dekh lo." Sandeep: ‘TV actors are looked up to’ When asked if TV actors are looked down upon, Sandeep stated, "On the contrary, people from OTT and films come on TV shows to promote their projects. Are they looked down upon? No, they are looked up to. Characters from TV shows become your family members. Sandeep on choosing Apollena over OTT show Agar aaj bhi family baithkar dekhegi toh vo TV hi dekhegi kyunki usme esa kuch nonsensical nahi hoga jo ap apne maa baap ke sath na dekh sake." He further added that he chose Apollena over an OTT show and said, "For me, I had to choose between an OTT show and Apollena. I chose this show because I didn't like the language that was used in that OTT show. I didn't like the kind of scenes they had written. A lot of people are okay with it; I am not because I know my parents are watching, and they will watch everything I am in, and I don’t want to do something they can't watch." Apollena is about a girl with the same name and her dream of becoming India’s first female astronaut, while she fights against societal norms to earn respect for her father.
15 December,2024 10:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Shachi ChaturvediTelevision beauty Shefali Jariwala, better known as the Kaanta Laga Girl celebrates her birthday on December 15. The actor, who has been a part of the entertainment industry for about two decades gets candid with Mid-day as she reflects on the year that went by, traditions for her special day, fitness secrets, and more. Shefali Jariwala’s birthday tradition, fitness secrets Shefali Jariwala wishes for a joyful year ahead, to be healthy, and to travel far places. She also wishes to find peace in these chaotic times. Speaking of traditions, she prefers going to the temple to seek God’s blessings. Shefali says, “I find myself deeply reflecting on the countless blessings that have shaped my journey these past years. I feel overwhelmed with gratitude. Getting to the maturity level where I have realised that reacting to everything is not required. Learning to sit back and observe is a milestone I have achieved this past year.” She adds, Over the years I have learnt self-control is strength. Not allowing others to control the direction of my life. You cannot let your emotions overpower your intelligence. I am a lot more at peace and happy this way.” Speaking about her secret to staying fit, Shefali credits it to self-love. “I have started to pace myself nowadays… not worrying too much about the urgency of reaching my goals. Rather enjoy the journey! Keeping active, sleeping well, and eating in moderation. That has been my mantra for good health,” she says. Shefali Jariwala on dealing with trolls Shefali, who has always managed to be in the limelight states that being authentic is the key. “Trends come and go, and keeping up with them is unnecessarily taxing. Knowing who I truly am and being able to express myself honestly makes me unique and confident. That is an important quality to have as an entertainer.” Citing the importance of a close-knit support system amid a very public lifestyle, she adds, “As an entertainer, our lives are out in the open at all times for people to judge. Constantly living in the public eye is very consuming. Especially today with social media, we are constantly being trolled or also put on a pedestal where any small mistake can be very damaging on the personal and professional front. After all, we are humans and it’s our nature to make errors. A strong support system is very important to keep our sanity and humility. My family and friends protect me when I am vulnerable and at the same time keep me grounded and humble.” Shefali Jariwala’s goals for 2025 Shefali says, “All my goals for the coming year are to build a better me. Working to enhance my skills and advance my career is the agenda but also to give back more to this wonderful community and support others in their growth and development, paying forward the help and encouragement I’ve received.” “I am in a very happy space in life. I am growing spiritually as well. I am looking forward to connecting more deeply with my faith and having another year filled with love and laughter,” she concludes.
15 December,2024 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin FernandesActress Hina Khan doesn’t see being in Google's top 10 most searched actors in the world in 2024 as an achievement or as a happy news. Only three Indians have been named in the top 10 searched actors on Google. Telugu star and Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan Kalyan holds the second spot, Hina Khan at fifth and Nimrat Kaur at eighth position. Hina who has been battling cancer is not looking at this as an achievement because of her health-related hardships. Hina Khan on being on the most searched actors list Taking to Instagram Stories, Hina re-shared a post, where her photo showed alongside names such as Pawan Kalyan and Nimrat Kaur along with the caption: “Google's 2024 global trends These Indian actors are among top 10 most searched actors in the world.” She penned down her thoughts, “I see a lot of people putting up stories and congratulating me on this new development but honestly For me it's neither an Achievement nor something to be Proud of. I wish n pray that No one should be Googled because of their diagnosis or any health related hardships.” Hina, who is battling stage three breast cancer, said that she prays that no one should be searched on the Internet because of their health-related hardships. Hina stressed that she would rather be known for her work. “I have always appreciated people's genuine regard n respect for my journey in these testing times but I would rather be googled or known or acknowledged for my Work and my Accomplishments. just like I have been before and during my diagnosis,” she added. About Hina Khan's diagnosis 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. Recently, she had shared photos from the hospital following her chemotherapy. The actress took to her Instagram handle to drop photos where she is seen facing away from the camera, holding a pouch bag that is attached to bottles. In the images, Hina is seen wearing a hospital gown as she walks toward a door, with her back turned to the camera. Alongside the photos, she wrote, “Walking towards the brighter side thru these Corridors of Healing..One step at a time..Gratitude Gratitude and only Gratitude Dua.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by ๐ฏ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ (@realhinakhan)
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