The ace choreographer and dancer Sanam Johar turned heads when he revealed that he is making his television debut with the popular show Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin in a negative role. While it was just the beginning of his track, a report has come in that, following Vaibhavi Hankare's replacement, Sanam Johar's track might go off air. Sanam Johar’s character to take an exit from Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar As per a recent report in ETimes TV, it has been revealed that Sanam Johar’s character might go off air, with him exiting the show. A source close to the makers of Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin revealed, "There are new tracks getting introduced in the show with Sav's character returning. Ruturaj's character shall not be a part of the show." Sanam Johar on his character in the show Meanwhile, Sanam, in a chat with India Forums, revealed that his exit from the show was planned much earlier. In the interview, he shared, "Apparently, this was always the plan. The story was meant to take this turn eventually. That's what the makers told us. I will definitely miss working with Vaibhavi, who played Tejaswini, but we all have to follow what's written. At the end of the day, the show belongs to the makers first and then to us actors." "It’s going to be a lot of fun! People know me as a calm and sweet person, but now they’ll see a new side of me. Ruturaj is turning into a villain, and I’m excited for the audience to experience this change," he had shared. Currently, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin stars Param Singh and Bhavika Sharma. Bhavika recently made a comeback to the show, replacing Vaibhavi after a brief exit. More about Sanam Johar On the work front, Sanam Johar was one of the choreographers on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa's recent season. Judged by Madhuri Dixit and Karan Johar, the show had Sanam on board as Rubina Dilaik's partner. Rubina Dilaik is one of the leading television actors in the industry. With the title of Bigg Boss 14 to her name, Rubina is currently seen as a judge on The Battleground.
15 May,2025 02:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRenowned Indian actor Hina Khan has been officially appointed as the Honorary Ambassador of Korea Tourism in India. The announcement marks a significant milestone in her career, as she steps into a global role that celebrates cultural connection and promotes South Korea as a must-visit destination for Indian travellers. Hina Khan on turning South Korean ambassador Sharing her excitement, Hina said, “It is a great honour to be appointed as the Honorary Ambassador of Korea Tourism. Korea has always fascinated me – from its beautiful landscapes and rich traditions to the global popularity of K-Drama and K-Pop. I am truly excited to continue to explore and share my journey through Korea with my audience and encourage more Indians to discover this wonderful destination.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝑲𝒉𝒂𝒏 (@realhinakhan) The Korea Tourism Organisation’s collaboration with Hina Khan reflects the growing appeal of South Korea among Indian audiences and aims to strengthen the cultural and travel ties between the two countries. As part of her ambassadorship, Hina recently visited South Korea, experiencing its heritage sites, local cuisine, and vibrant modern life, all of which she shared with her followers, generating excitement and curiosity among fans. This new role positions Hina Khan as a global voice in the tourism space, expanding her influence beyond the entertainment industry. Her appointment underscores the rising power of Indian talent on the international stage and adds a meaningful layer to the ongoing India-Korea connection. Hina Khan on India-Pakistan tension Hina, who hails from Kashmir, reacted to growing tensions between the two countries and the back and forth attacks following Pahalgam terror attack. Hina Khan took to her Instagram and dropped her first story where she simply sent prayers for everyone in danger and wrote, "Prayer and only prayers." In her next story, Hina supported India's decision to give Pakistan a strong response, but also prayed for de-escalation of the situation. In her story, she wrote, "No one wins in a war. No one. Innocents die on both sides. Praying for the frontliners." Further, while blaming Pakistan for starting the battle India never called for, she wrote, "We didn't want war before Pahalgam, we don't want it now... Butttt our people were killed, our response was important, precise and non-escalatory. We don't promote violence... And I know all of us eventually prefer peace." She concluded her note by supporting India but urging for de-escalation and said, "As much as I stand with my country to eradicate terrorism... I also wish and pray for de-escalation 🙏 Jai Hind."
14 May,2025 08:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPriyanka Chahar Choudhary recently made headlines after reports surfaced that she and Ankit Gupta have parted ways. The news of the PriyAnkit breakup left fans heartbroken, and now pictures of Priyanka getting cosy with DJ Hershey (Hersh Garhwal), a music producer and veterinary professional, are going viral. Priyanka Chahar Choudhary faces netizens' fury While neither Priyanka Chahar Choudhary nor Ankit has given any clarification on their relationship status, these pictures of the actress have left the internet disappointed. Several social media users are calling out Priyanka for "moving on too quickly" from Ankit. Priyanka chahar Choudhary and her pardesi guybyu/candycapx inIndianTellyTalk While slamming both Priyanka and Ankit, one user wrote, “So he's the doctor (settled in the US) she used to talk about in the Bigg Boss house, and right after the BB finale, she went on holidays with him. But I just wanna talk about how both Priyanka and Ankit (can't blame her only) made fools out of their fans.” Koi Priyanka & Ankit ki families ko insta par #PriyankaChaharChoudhary & Hershey ki RANGRALIYON ki videos DM karo🙏 taki Priyanka ki family apne naye Jiju Hershey ki chaate & Ankit ki family iss Chin**r Priyanka ko unfollow kar de#PriyAnkit #AnkitGupta pic.twitter.com/GNYWHWn82w — Siddhi (@siddhi72x) May 13, 2025 “Classic case of how your obsession over wealth can cost you your goodwill. Two-timing can never be justified. She was constantly on multiple vacations with Hershey while publicly cozying up to #AnkitGupta and privately to him. #PriyankaChaharChoudhary #PriyAnkit,” another comment read. Meanwhile, a third user wrote, “Priyanka and Ankit may have been a couple at some point, but they obviously aren’t anymore, which is completely normal. Couples breaking up is like a slow Monday. Chill. Ankit was obviously a non-committal guy, and Priyanka seems like the conventional girl who got strung along — but now she has found her self-respect.” About Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Ankit Gupta Priyanka and Ankit were first seen together on the show Udaariyaan and quickly became fan favourites. Later, the two appeared together on the popular reality show Bigg Boss 16, where they were seen supporting each other through unprecedented situations. After exiting the show, they collaborated on several music videos. Speculations about their breakup began circulating after Priyanka and Ankit unfollowed each other on Instagram. Adding fuel to the rumours, Ankit recently announced his exit from the show Tere Ho Jaayein Hum, in which Priyanka plays the lead role. Earlier, the actress had commented, “It is always good to evolve, whether it is in relationships or fashion.”
14 May,2025 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Ishita Ganguly, who essays the role of Chamkili in the show Badi Haveli Ki Chhoti Thakurian, said the character is the darkest and most complex character she has portrayed so far. Talking about Chamkili, she said: “Chamkili isn’t the first negative role that came my way—I’ve had similar offers in the past, but I was hesitant because of the industry’s perception of antagonists; you tend to be typecast.” She said that the character of Chamkili was different. “She’s like a coin—innocent and soft-spoken in front of her husband and the villagers, yet manipulative and menacing behind their backs. She’s the darkest and most complex character I’ve portrayed so far.” Ishita said that stepping into her world has been both liberating and unsettling in the best possible way for the actress. “Characters like her don’t seek validation, they provoke, disturb, and reflect uncomfortable truths. And that’s the beauty of it. If people are reacting strongly, even negatively, I know I’m doing justice to her.” “Just like Ranveer Singh took on the role of Khilji in Padmaavat at the peak of his career, sometimes playing the darkest characters can lead to the brightest future,” she added. Reflecting on her journey so far, Ishita said: “I grew up in an artistic household, surrounded by music and creativity—my mother is a ghazal singer, my brother plays the tabla, and my sister-in-law is a vocalist.” She said that while the performing arts were always part of her environment, acting wasn’t something she initially envisioned for herself. “It was the grace, elegance, and strength of Madhuri Dixit and Rekha that first inspired me to dream. Over the years, this industry has shaped me deeply—it has taught me persistence, resilience, and how to find grace even in the face of uncertainty and rejection. Every challenge has only made me stronger,” she said. With over a decade of experience, Ishita has some advice for those looking to enter the industry. “To anyone who dreams of being a part of this industry, remember this: success here isn’t just about talent—it’s about staying grounded during the highs and standing tall through the lows. You have to be open to everything—the applause, silence, rejections, breakthroughs. Accept it all with grace, humility, and a strong sense of self. That’s how you not just survive but truly grow.” Talking about the show, Chamkili now has a new partner in crime named Tapasya, played by Mansi Sharma. The show airs on Shemaroo Umang. 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
13 May,2025 05:05 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAfter making waves at the UK Asian Film Festival earlier this year, popular television actor Karan Tacker is now set to take yet another bold leap in his career — this time, on the most prestigious international platform. The actor will debut at the iconic Cannes Film Festival 2025 with the screening of Tanvi: The Great, directed by veteran actor Anupam Kher. Karan on his Cannes 2025 debut Reflecting on this moment, Karan shared, “I'm honoured to be debuting at Cannes, a festival I've revered throughout my career. To have Tanvi: The Great screen there feels surreal — not just because it's a story that moved me deeply, but because it demanded everything from me emotionally and artistically. He added, “I’ve always believed in the slow burn — in doing work that lasts, that leaves something behind. This screening at Cannes is a culmination of years of quiet hustle, learning, unlearning, and pushing myself to find stories that matter. I feel incredibly grateful to be here, not just as an actor, but as a cinema lover witnessing the world’s best come together to celebrate storytelling in its raw form.” Karan’s role in Tanvi: The Great In the film, Karan features in a special appearance as Captain Samar Raina — a powerful part that marks a defining moment in his artistic journey, and a significant step into cinematic storytelling from his acclaimed work in the digital space. Known for his gripping performances across television and OTT platforms, Karan has steadily carved a niche for himself as one of the most dynamic and emotionally resonant talents of his generation. His appearance at Cannes marks a milestone — both personal and professional — as he steps into the global spotlight with a role that promises emotional depth and intensity. Tanvi: The Great also marks the directorial return of Anupam Kher after more than two decades. Co-written by Kher alongside Ankur Suman and Abhishek Dixit, the film is produced by Anupam Kher Studio in collaboration with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) and Lower Middle Class Corporation. Karan Tacker’s work front On the work front, Karan has just completed the final leg of filming for Prime Video’s much-anticipated thriller series Bhay, with its last schedule wrapped in London. Touted as one of the most challenging roles of his career so far, Bhay is already creating buzz in industry circles as a potential game-changer.
13 May,2025 04:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA few days ago, an argument broke out on the sets of Battle Ground after Rajat Dalal questioned Rubina Dilaik's fitness. Yesterday, Rubina Dilaik was snapped with her husband Abhinav Shukla outside a famous restaurant in Andheri, and while interacting with the paparazzi, it looked like the two took a dig at Rajat for questioning the actress' fitness. Abhinav Shukla took a dig at Rajat Dalal During the spotting, when the paparazzi questioned Rubina Dilaik about the fitness argument, the actress shared that Abhinav would reply to this. As the camera panned towards Shukla, he shared, "Fitness pata hai kya hoti hai? Fitness hoti hai jo dikhti hai, aur fitness hoti hai jo dikhti nahi hai. Toh humko lagta hai ke sab aise hai toh fit hai (does gesture of bulked-up body), aisa nahi hai. Apne fit dost hai woh fauji log, ek roti khaake jung ladte hai. Yeh hai fitness." (Do you know what fitness is? There is fitness that is visible, and there is fitness that is not visible. So, we think that everyone with a bulked-up body is fit, but it is not like that. My fit friends are those army people, they fight wars by eating one roti. This is fitness.) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) "Kabhi kabhi, sahi samay par aap sahi shabd bolte hai toh uska impact zyada hota hai. Baar baar agar prashna uthaya jaaye, toh unhe unka jawab dena hi chahiye (Sometimes, if you say the right words at the right time, it has a greater impact. If questions are raised repeatedly, you must answer them.)," Rubina further added. Abhinav then continued and shared, "Humne ek trek kiya tha, 30 kilometre ek din mein, including her mother. Bade se bada jo gym rat hai na woh aa jaye, aadhe ghante baad bolega mere ko protein khana hai." (We did a trek, 30 kilometers in a day, including her mother. If the biggest gym rat comes along, he’ll ask for protein within half an hour.) Abhinav and Rubina received death threats Earlier, Abhinav Shukla and Rubina made headlines after the former reportedly received a death threat. The threat followed a verbal argument between his wife, actress Rubina Dilaik, and rapper Asim Riaz on the show Battle Ground. Now, Rubina has reacted to the threat through her Instagram stories.
13 May,2025 09:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKashmir-born actor Aly Goni has been proactive in reacting to developments in the ongoing India-Pakistan conflict. With the countries agreeing on a ceasefire, Aly has expressed relief as his family is in Kashmir, but many have been trolling him for his recent comments. Goni, who has noticed hate comments under his posts, has finally reacted, saying he "doesn't care." People want to abuse me please go on I don’t care at all.. I still want peace for my State for my Family for my country. AND that’s my opinion and will not change.. #ceasefire — Aly Goni (@AlyGoni) May 11, 2025 It was after the ceasefire violation by Pakistan that Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri asked Pakistan to deal with the situation with “seriousness” and “responsibility.” Reacting to this, Aly took a dig at Pakistan, and now he has been trolled for that post. Responding to those targeting him, Aly shared his views on X and wrote, “People want to abuse me, please go on, I don’t care at all. I still want peace for my State, for my Family, for my Country. AND that’s my opinion and it will not change. #ceasefire.” “Urdu mein likh ke bhejo, English mein samajh nahi aaya hoga” (Please send it in Urdu, they might not have understood English), Aly had written earlier while reacting to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s tweet asking Pakistan to deal with the ceasefire violation with “seriousness.” Earlier, Goni had shared a couple of photos with his family members and wrote, “Sleepless and shattered, stuck out of India as my family in Jammu endures last night’s attack. My whole family — children and parents — faces the terror of drones and unrest, yet some people glorify this war from the comfort of their homes, posting on social media. It’s not that easy for those near the border. Thanks to our IAF and Indian Army. Praying for safety and peace.” India confirmed ceasefire Informing about the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in a press briefing, "The DGMO of Pakistan called the DGMO of India at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, air, and sea with effect from 17:00 hours IST." About India-Pakistan conflict On May 8, Pakistan launched a series of aerial strikes targeting over a dozen locations, including the Jammu civil airport, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia, and multiple military installations in the region. These strikes followed India’s precision strikes on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, part of Operation Sindoor, which was a response to the devastating Pahalgam terror attacks. Despite the escalation in hostilities, India’s S-400 air defense system effectively intercepted and neutralized the incoming threats. (With inputs from IANS)
13 May,2025 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Hina Khan shared a precious moment with her mother on social media this Mother's Day. The 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' actress posted a video on her Instagram account where she was seen spending some lovely mother-daughter time. The clip opened with Hina presenting her mom with a beautiful white flower. Later, she hugs her mother and keeps her head on her mother's lap. From kissing her hands, to pinching her cheeks, to kissing her on the forehead, Hina showered her mom with love. Hina shared that this video is from Ramadan, when her mother was praying for her good health and well-being. "This was captured by my brother during Ramadan. It’s just one moment of many such times when she prays for me in namaz , Each Day. In every Prayer she cries and prays for my wellbeing and my good health. She can miss everything but she doesn’t miss this, no matter what, no matter where. That’s a Mother’s Love. There’s nothing like it. There’s no one like her. A Mother is the biggest shield in a child’s life. She’s also the biggest boon. May Allah answer all her prayers (Ameen) Happy Mother’s Day Maa," Hina captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝑲𝒉𝒂𝒏 (@realhinakhan) For the unversed, Hina was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and has been undergoing treatment. On another note, Hina revealed that she has been receiving hate for supporting her country during the ongoing India-Pakistan dispute. She assured that despite the backlash, she will continue to stand by her nation. She wrote on her Instagram stories, “All my Life I only saw affection from across the border. After supporting my country before and after Operation Sindoor. Many of you abused me, cursed me, many have unfollowed me. Many more threatening to unfollow me (sic).” “This threat is accompanied by abuses, salacious and demeaning hate directed not just to me but to my medical condition, my family and even my faith. I don't expect you to support my country. You support yours that's ok, I don't expect you to understand the nuances beyond the mutual alienations. I only hoped that you will conduct yourself at least as humanly as I have been towards you all (sic)," she added. 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
12 May,2025 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSComedian Bharti Singh faced backlash for enjoying a vacation in Thailand while India goes through serious cross-border tension with Pakistan, and her family remains at risk as they reside in Amritsar. Now, Singh has reacted to all the accusations and revealed that she is in Bangkok, not for a vacation, but due to prior work commitments. While acknowledging the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions and Punjab being at the hotspot, Bharti expressed her trust in India's strength and the government, saying, "India is a very strong country aur isse koi hila nahi sakta. You people are very innocent. When I read your comments I don’t get angry. I just feel aap log bahot bhole ho." Further in her vlog, while she assured her fans that her family is safe, she also made it clear that she isn’t holidaying or enjoying during these tough times, stating, "I want to clarify to everyone I’m here for work and not for any holiday. We had a shoot for 10 days and we had committed to this project 3-4 months ago. A lot of preparation has gone into it and it is not professional to ditch someone at the last moment. Maine humesha ek baat Punjabiyon se sikhi hai—ek baar keh do toh phir keh do, mana nahi karna." Further in the vlog, Bharti can be seen breaking down in tears. She shared that she frequently calls her family, spoke to her brother about the situation, and reaffirmed that "kisiko kuch nahi hoga." India confirms ceasefire Informing about the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in a press briefing, "The DGMO of Pakistan called the DGMO of India at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, air, and sea with effect from 17:00 hours IST." About the India-Pakistan conflict On May 8, Pakistan launched a series of aerial strikes targeting over a dozen locations, including the Jammu civil airport, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia, and multiple military installations in the region. These strikes followed India’s precision strikes on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, as part of Operation Sindoor, which was a response to the devastating Pahalgam terror attacks. Despite the escalation in hostilities, India’s S-400 air defense system effectively intercepted and neutralized the incoming threats. (With inputs from IANS)
12 May,2025 11:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Karan Tacker is not celebrating his birthday in light of the tensions between India and Pakistan. The actor stands in absolute solidarity with the security forces and the countrymen. The actor said, "This is not a birthday to be celebrated given the situation of the country, it's extremely overwhelming and extremely nerve racking. Not celebrating at all in absolute solidarity with the countrymen and the Army and everyone who's working tirelessly to keep us safe." The actor also shared his childhood memory of his birthday, as he said, "My childhood memory of my birthday has to be when my parents used to get this one small pastry that you used to get at a shop called monginis and we used to all share it as a family and just enjoying in abundance, with having very little in life is my most cherished memory and it will always be. One birthday ritual that I never skip is spending the birthday with the entire family and people I consider the closest to me." When asked about one thing that he would like to gift himself, he said, "At this moment, if I could gift myself anything it would be peace for the situation given at this moment and and not just for me. I truly pray that that happens for everybody in this country." He shared that his personal goal this year is to spend a lot of time with himself. He said, "I feel like the last few years I've really dedicated to a lot of external factors but yes this year is to get to know myself better to work harder at myself in terms of my career and there is this brand in this pet project that I've been working on to just give it my all and see-through. Quite frankly, I feel like the end of life is to strike a balance and I've always tried to do that from point go beat with my work my family, my friends, my romantic relationships my spirituality and quite frankly I feel like it's not hard if you really want to put your mind to it and you want to put an intention behind it, you can do it." "It's stuff to really put a finger on what role that I want to do but there is definitely a list of filmmakers that I would like to work with given the kind of work that they do. I feel the eventual goal of any actor is that while you're shooting something you already have your next project lined up and that is truly the goal at the moment," he added. 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
11 May,2025 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSKashmir born actress Hina Khan has been actively reacting to the growing tensions between India and Pakistan and the war-like situations on the borders. While India effectively retaliated to the neighbouring country's drone and missile attacks and gave them back with double power, Hina, who hails from Kashmir, one of the most sensitive places right now, has now reacted to what happened last night on 8th May. Hina Khan took to her Instagram and dropped her first story where she simply sent prayers for everyone in danger and wrote, "Prayer and only prayers." In her next story, Hina supported India's decision to give Pakistan a strong response, but also prayed for de-escalation of the situation. In her story, she wrote, "No one wins in a war. No one. Innocents die on both sides. Praying for the frontliners." Further, while blaming Pakistan for starting the battle India never called for, she wrote, "We didn't want war before Pahalgam, we don't want it now... Butttt our people were killed, our response was important, precise and non-escalatory. We don't promote violence... And I know all of us eventually prefer peace." She concluded her note by supporting India but urging for de-escalation and said, "As much as I stand with my country to eradicate terrorism... I also wish and pray for de-escalation 🙏 Jai Hind." India-Pakistan attacks Pakistan attacked India with multiple drones and missiles targeted at the country's bordering states, leading to a complete blackout in several states, along with airport services being suspended. Pakistan's attack came after India carried out Operation Sindoor, where they destroyed several terrorist bases in Pakistan and PoK. After Pakistan's attack on the country, the Indian armed forces retaliated with full force, including INS Vikrant coming into action. About Operation Sindoor The Operation Sindoor was approved following a high-level security meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 29. It targeted major strongholds of banned terror outfits. According to PTI, these included Jaish-e-Mohammad’s base in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba’s headquarters in Muridke, near Lahore. Additional strikes were conducted in PoK, including areas like Kotli and Muzaffarabad, known for housing terror camps and training facilities. In a statement issued at 1:44 a.m. IST, the Indian Ministry of Defence confirmed, “A little while ago, the Indian armed forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor,’ hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed.”
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