Actress Payal Rohatgi recently made an emotional appeal to her fans, revealing that her father is battling prostate cancer. In a heartfelt post, Payal shared details about his condition and the financial strain the family is facing, urging her followers to come forward with their support and donations. On Wednesday, Payal took to her Instagram handle and wrote a lengthy note that read, “I have decided to post this on my social media after a lot of internal alignment of my thoughts. In our country, medical treatments are expensive. And every middle-class family has limited funds. Also, my father thought he would get reimbursement from the medical insurance company of whose premium he had paid but he hasn’t. The medical insurance PREMIUM every year so much for senior citizens but when genuine medical expenses don’t get reimbursed it’s sad. He requested me to put it on my social media and I am doing it as I want to connect via this platform.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team Payal Rohatgi (@payalrohatgi) She added, “Crowdfunding (Donation) needed for my Father. He is a senior citizen and is suffering from Prostate Cancer (since 2018), COPD i.e., shrinking lungs (since 2006), and Very Severe Osteoporosis (since 2008). Request my fans and followers to Donate generously and deposit money in the following account. Some Medical Reports attached. The entire medical file can be sent on email too.” Payal Rohatgi was a contestant in the reality show Bigg Boss in 2008. In 2022, she participated in ALT Balaji's reality television show Lock Upp and emerged as the runner-up. The show was hosted by actress Kangana Ranaut and Payal during her stint on it, made several startling revelations about her personal life. Rohatgi also appeared in movies like “36 China Town,” “Ugly Aur Pagli” and Irrfan Khan’s “Dil Kabaddi.” She is married to wrestler Sangram Singh.
04 December,2024 10:40 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSTelevision actor Gaurav Khanna, who plays the role of Anuj Kapadia in the popular family drama Anupamaa has officially quit the show. As the show commenced a 15-year time leap in October, Gaurav, who essays one of the key characters remained a mystery when it came to his track. The actor finally put rumours about his return to rest and also addressed news about his rift with the lead star Rupali Ganguly. Gaurav Khanna opens up on quitting Anupamaa Speaking to ETimes, Gaurav said that people constantly kept asking about his return. After discussions with producer Rajan Shahi, there was a possibility of a grand re-entry, but after waiting for two months, it did not work out. “The storyline had to progress, and waiting no longer made sense. He, too, felt it was time for me to explore something bigger. So, for now, Anuj’s chapter is closed, but I see it as a comma, not a full stop. If the story demands and my schedule allows, I’d be happy to return,” said Gaurav. Gaurav Khanna is known for his work in Ardhangini, Meri Doli Tere Angana, and CID. Gaurav Khanna on rift rumours with Rupali Ganguly Before Gaurav, Paras Kalnawat, Nidhi Shah, and Sudhanshu Pandey quit the show. Amid reports of Anupamaa actors leaving the show due to tensions with Rupali, Gaurav asserted, “I don’t engage in retaliatory interviews or respond to rumours. What matters is the work we’ve created together. I’ve always focused on my craft, and what happens beyond the ‘action’ and ‘cut’ is secondary." Paras had earlier said in an interview on Chuddy Buddy season 2, "Some of my scenes were cut. I wanted my storyline to progress because it suddenly ended. And everyone knows who was behind that. The channel didn’t want to get involved in the process of the show, which was already performing well. It was like, if she had a problem doing scenes with a particular person, they would just remove that person. The channel wouldn’t question her. I don’t want to name that person, but everyone knew who it was." Anupamaa is based on the Bengali series Sreemoyee.
03 December,2024 06:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelevision actress Shraddha Arya has announced that she and her husband Rahul Nagal have become parents to twins – a boy and a girl. Shraddha took to Instagram, where she shared a reel from the hospital. The clip featured pink and blue balloons and mentioned that she delivered the babies on 29.11.2024. She captioned the post: Two little bundles of joy have made our family complete. Our Hearts Are Doubly Full! #TwinBlessings #ABoyandAGirl #BestOfBothTheWorlds.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shraddha Arya (@sarya12) It was in September, when Sharddha Arya and her husband Rahul Nagal announced that they are all set to welcome their first child. The actress took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself and her husband with a positive pregnancy test and a picture of the sonography. “We Are Expecting A Little Miracle!!! #Pregnancy #FutureParents #Blessed,” she wrote as the caption. Shraddha got married to Rahul Nagal, an Indian Navy officer, in November 2021 in the presence of their close ones. On the work front, Shraddha started her career with Zee TV's talent hunt show "India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj", in which she became the first runner-up. She made her acting debut in 2006 with the Tamil movie 'Kalvanin Kadhali' opposite actor-director SJ Surya. The diva made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with 'Nishabd', directed by Ram Gopal Varma, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jiah Khan. Shraddha essayed the lead role in the show 'Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki', alongside Sudeep Sahir. She has been a part of TV operas like 'Tumhari Paakhi', 'Dream Girl' and 'Kundali Bhagya'. While she was pregnant, Shraddha continued to work for the show “Kundali Bhagya” from her home. Shraddha had then said: “I feel incredibly blessed to be surrounded by such an understanding and supportive team in this journey of my pregnancy. The Kundali Bhagya family has truly gone above and beyond to accommodate my needs and make sure I’m comfortable while continuing to work on the show.” “They have also ensured that every technical detail is perfectly managed so that the quality of the show isn’t compromised. It’s a beautiful experience to have the opportunity to continue doing what I love while prioritising my health and well-being to prepare for motherhood,” said the actress.
03 December,2024 03:08 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSHusband-wife Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary have landed in a controversy after Prince accused his wife of not informing him the right delivery date f their baby. The couple welcomed their first child in October this year. Sometime back, Price uploaded a vlog on his YouTuber channel where he criticised his wife and her family for not informing him abut their baby's delivery date. Yuvika responded to his accusation with another vlog. She stated that she would not discuss their relationship in public. After Yuvika's vlog, Prince retaliated by posting a cryptic note on his Instagram Stories. Prince Narula took to Instagram Stories and took a dig at Yuvika's statement without naming her. He accused her of lying and pretending to be speaking the truth in the vlog. "Kuch log vlogs mein jhooth bol ke, sache ban jate hai. Or kuch log chup rahe kar galat sabit ho jate hai. Is zamane mein rishte se jada vlogs important hai. [Some people lie in vlogs and appear honest, while others stay silent and are considered wrong. In today's times, vlogs matter more than relationships.],” he wrote on his Instagram stories. Later, Price shared a motivational video by Jaya Kishori. It spoke about staying silent for mental peace even when one is not at fault. "So true, " wrote Prince. Prince Narula and Yuvika had documented their pregnancy journey on social media. However, the tension between the two began after the birth of their daughter. After delivery, Yuvika stayed with her mother for 45 days sparking discussions and trolling online against Prince for missing the birth of his daughter. In his vlog, Prince explained the situation. Prince Narula shared, “Pehle jab baby hona tha toh mujhe pata hi nahi tha, mai Pune mein shoot le raha tha. Suddenly mujhe pata chal kisi se aaj delivery hai. Mere liye surprise rakha hua tha, mujhe laga pata nahi kaisa surprise hai. Thoda ajeeb sa lag raha tha, mai bhag kar aaya. Yaha aaya toh parents ko call kiya, vo bhi gussa ho gaye the. [When the baby was about to be born, I had no idea. I was shooting in Pune when I suddenly heard from someone that the delivery was today. It was supposed to be a surprise for me, but I found it strange. I rushed back, called my parents, and they were upset too.]” Prince Narula and Yuvika met inside the house of Bigg Boss 9 where their love blossomed. Prince won the reality show and continued dating Yuvika. They tied the not in 2018. In June this year, they announced their pregnancy and also held a grand baby shower in August.
03 December,2024 12:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring the Love You Maa special episode of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, the mood turned deeply emotional as host Vipul Roy asked the mentors to share heartfelt anecdotes about their mothers. When asked about her mother, Parampara Tandon shared, “I never thought talking about this would make me so emotional, to the point where my voice trembles. Whatever music is within me, it’s all because of her. Her name, fittingly, is Sangeeta [Thakur], and she has been my guru since childhood. She is a classically trained singer and has imparted invaluable lessons to me.”
03 December,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamJayati Bhatia has a simple thumb rule: when approaching a character, find something novel about it. Her latest show, Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile, offered her just that. The actor portrays Sharda Suryavanshi, a woman whose love for her family is conditional. After building a career playing the quintessential saas and a vamp in television shows since 1995, Bhatia says it was a departure to play a character that isn’t “straight-forward”. In a chat with mid-day, the actor talks about tackling roles, feeling as nervous as any newcomer on the set and why she believes the OTT boom is a myth. Edited excerpts from the interview. Over the years, what has been the one role that has satisfied the actor in you?It’s a clichéd answer, but it is true. A role that I’ve already done becomes a tale of the past. The new characters that come my way excite me. For instance, now as I play Sharda Suryavanshi in Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile, I am nervous. I’ve played the matriarch of a family who controls everyone [before]. Here, I am not like that. Sharda shows that she has a big heart, but in reality is hiding her true self. My characters have all been straight-forward before; Sharda loves her family, but her love is conditional and selfish. She loves Raghav [the protagonist] and has invested emotionally in him so that she can revel in the returns after 15 years. You are a veteran on set. How do you manage with relatively newer actors who are learning the craft?At the beginning of any show, I am as nervous as any newbie. It’s just that people don’t see my nervousness. They believe that with my experience, I will deliver the best in one take. I may be more experienced as per my craft, but I am as new to the show as anyone else on set. I will know the tricks to do a scene and they may not—that probably is the only difference. Here, Bharat [Ahlawat] and Ayushi [Khurana] came prepared on set. Sehaj [Rajput], who plays Unnati, and Dhruv [Rohit Kumar] are wet behind the ears. But while shooting a wedding sequence, the way Sehaj performed her scene made me so proud of her. I have a lot of respect for actors, unless they are terrible. Then I get exasperated. Were you nervous when you were a newbie?Back then, our seniors were in the same position as I am now. They never told us to shut up, or learn our lines and come back. I’ve worked with Kirron [Kher], and some prolific actors in my career. Sudha Chandran-ji taught me how to face the light and camera. She said, ‘You are not doing theatre; you’re working for the camera. So, you have to learn where the light is.’ Since they taught me, it is now my responsibility to be patient with the newbies. The concept of aata saata has been explored in Bade Acche Lagte Hai and Kutumb. What is novel about this show?The word ‘aata saata’ is new. When I heard the narration, I was puzzled with the term. In fact, I wanted the show to be called Aata Saata [laughs]. I was staying in Karol Bagh in Delhi, where I saw the Rajasthani community practice this exchange. Back then, as a kid, I was just thrilled about two weddings happening together. Now, I realise what it meant. As society is changing, people are choosing not to marry. So, how is the story of a couple, who is entering a marriage that is all about compromise, relevant?[Choosing to not marry] is an urban concept. In tier II and III cities, it is still not popular. Ultimately, we are telling a story, and we’ve been telling stories since ages. We cannot know how it will end. If we know how it begins and ends, it’s not fun. Twists and turns keep the audience hooked. Gabriel García Márquez’s book Love in the Time of Cholera [showed] that love can bloom in the most horrible places. This is not even as complicated. There has been a shift in audience’s taste since the OTT boom. Do you feel the TV audience is dwindling?No. In 2024, I feel OTT viewers have dwindled. Not every show coming out is fantastic. People watch two out of eight episodes and leave the show. I feel it’s not a boom. Television is still going strong. Five years ago, it was predicted that the television industry would shut down, but it didn’t happen. People have changed their viewing patterns. Now that we are on the phone and on apps, it’s not fixed that at 7pm everyone will be watching the same show. The idea of family viewing and primetime is gone. No one will stop watching TV shows.
03 December,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamDelhi-based art collector and philanthropist Shalini Passi, who has become the internet's new obsession, rose to fame as the new entrant on Netflix's reality show Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives. She is now set to entertain the audience once again by reportedly entering the popular television reality show Bigg Boss 18, hosted by Salman Khan. Shalini Passi to enter Bigg Boss 18 The star wife is garnering all the attention for her one-of-a-kind personality and having her on Bigg Boss 18 will be a treat for the audience. A source informed ETimes, “Shalini has a magnetic presence and commands attention wherever she goes. Her entry is sure to being a mix of glamour, intrigue, and unpredictability to the house, shaking up the existing dynamics and intensifying the ongoing drama." Who is Shalini Passi? Shalini Passi is a Delhi resident who is an artist, art collector, and philanthropist. She is also the founder of MASH, an organisation that brings the world of art, architecture, craft, design, and fashion closer. She is married to Sanjay Passi, chairman of Pasco Group, a dominant name in Tata Motors-certified dealerships in North India. They have one son named Robin. The three live together in their plush 20,000 sq ft palatial home in New Delhi. From her personal wardrobe to the idea of using only natural remedies to enhance her beauty, Shalini has formed a fanbase with her idea of self-love. She has a team of women who take care of her day-to-day activities at home including instructing kitchen staff on meal preparation for the day to scheduling all her classes for lessons like singing and scuba diving. About Bigg Boss 18 Hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, the show featured Chaahat Pandey, Shrutika, Chum Darang, Avinash Mishra, Tajinder Bagga, Shilpa Shirodkar, Karan Veer Mehra, Vivian Dsena, Sara Arfeen Khan, Rajat Dalal, Eisha Singh, Digvijay Singh Rathee, Kashish Kapoor, Yamini Malhotra and Eden Rose as contestants. The show, which began on October 6, did not have any eviction on the "Weekend Ka Vaar". Contestants who walked towards the exit door include Alice Kaushik, Muskan Bamne, Gunratan Sadavarte, Nyrraa M Banerji, Shehzada Dhami, Hema Sharma, Arfeen Khan, and Aditi Mistry.
02 December,2024 07:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBhumika Gurung has joined the upcoming show Bas Itna Sa Khwaab as the antagonist, alongside Rajshree Thakur and Yogendra Vikram. Portraying the character of Shagun, Bhumika says, “She is full of complexity and intrigue; driven by jealousy and bitterness towards those she feels wronged her. Shagun is manipulative, cunning, and doesn’t shy away from using others to get what she wants. To play such a negative role is a thrilling and new experience for me.”
01 December,2024 07:26 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamPandya Store actor Akshay Kharodia has announced his separation from his wife, Divya Punetha. On Saturday, November 30, the actor took to his Instagram and shared pictures of them while announcing the sad news. In his post, he requested privacy during this tough time. The actor shared multiple pictures featuring him with Divya and their daughter. In the long note posted on Instagram, he mentioned that the decision to part ways has been quite difficult for them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshay Kharodia (@akshay_kharodia) Akshay Kharodia and Divya Punetha head for divorce While sharing the picture, he wrote, "Hello everyone, With a heavy heart, I want to share a deeply personal update. After much thought and countless emotional conversations, Divya and I have decided to part ways. This has been an incredibly difficult decision for both of us. Divya has been an irreplaceable part of my life, and the love, laughter, and memories we’ve shared will always remain precious to me. Together, we were blessed with the greatest gift—our daughter, Ruhi—who will always be the center of our world." He further continued, stating that the couple will still take care of Ruhi and that their commitments toward her will "remain unwavering." While talking about co-parenting their baby girl, he wrote: "As we take this step, our commitment to Ruhi remains unwavering. She will always have the love, care, and support of both her parents, and we will continue to co-parent with love and respect for her well-being." The actor further requested privacy in these hard times and said, "This is not an easy moment for our family, and we ask for your understanding, kindness, and privacy as we navigate this challenging time. Please remember us not for this moment of separation, but for the love and joy we once shared. Thank you for standing by us with your support and compassion.” Fans react to divorce news This news of their separation came as a shock to everyone. While reacting to the news one wrote, "This is so shocking 😢 not a right decision sir". "Plz don't do this...plz plz plz," another one commented About Akshay Kharodi and Divya Punetha Akshay Kharodi and Divya Punetha tied the knot in a beautiful wedding in 2021 in Dehradun. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Ruhi, in April 2022. Now, three years after their wedding, the couple has announced their separation on her Instagram.
30 November,2024 03:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran actor Nana Patekar was invited as a special guest on Indian Idol 15 which is currently judged by Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani, and Badshah. A promo of the episode shows Nana grilling a contestant who believes in numerology. He asks her multiple questions prompting her to predict things and eventually tells her to focus on singing rather than believing in such gimmicks. Nana Patekar says numerology is nonsense While interacting with Indian Idol 15 contestant Myscmme Bosu, Nana Patekar asks her “You believe in numerology?”, to which she replies with a “Yes”. He then goes on to grill her by asking to predict the winner of this season and guess his age. As Bosu hesitates, he tells her numerology is nonsense and that she should sing without any hesitation. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) Nana Patekar will be seen in Anil Sharma’s Vanvaas It was on October 12, when filmmaker Anil Sharma announced his next titled Vanvaas, which he tagged as “Kalyug Ka Ramayana” starring Nana Patekar and Utkarsh Sharma. The film will be a Christmas release and will hit the theaters on 20th December 2024. Earlier Anil Sharma discussed casting Nana Patekar in the film and how he became his choice. He told ANI, "There are only a few actors of this age. Amitabh Bachchan has already worked in 'Baghban' and 'Piku' and many other such films. So, I felt that Nana Patekar would be a little fresh and we would get a different dimension in our character...I was very happy working with him." He added, "When I went to Pune to meet him for the first time, I gave him the narration of the script and told him the story for 10-15 minutes. At that time, he agreed. The character was like that. And I enjoyed working with him." Nana Patekar made headlines during the rise of the MeToo Movement in India. In September 2018, former actress Tanushree Dutta alleged that Patekar misbehaved with her on the sets of 'Horn Ok Please' in 2008 while shooting for a special dance number for the movie, and went on to file an FIR against the 'Welcome' star. However, Patekar refuted all allegations.
30 November,2024 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmid her ongoing legal dispute with stepdaughter Esha Verma, Anupamaa actor Rupali Ganguly reshared a note on her Instagram Stories, which read, “Learn to be okay with people who don’t know your side of the story. You have to prove nothing to anyone.” Earlier this month, Esha was slammed with a Rs 50 crore defamation notice by Rupali. In her response, Esha wrote, “Earlier this month, I made the difficult decision to share my personal story involving my father and my experiences growing up. This decision sparked widespread attention across social media. Speaking up was the hardest thing I’ve done. For 24 years, I felt trapped in a reality I couldn’t escape. Sharing my experiences was my way of finding justice. I want to address an important point: a child should never be punished for speaking their truth. Despite being a young adult, I am still my father’s [Ashwin Verma] child. Their response to my statement was disturbing, cruel, and displayed their true character. I was not just a random individual speaking out but someone who was directly affected as a member of their family.”
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