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Mother’s Day 2025: Juhi Parmar says it’s ‘very easy to judge’ a single parent
Juhi Parmar is one of the most loved actresses of the television world. Known for her role as Kumkum in Kumkum Bhagya, the actress is also a single parent to her 12-year-old daughter Samaira. Being a single parent isn't an easy task, but Juhi has been trying her hundred per cent to fulfil the duty of both a mother and a father. As Mother's Day is approaching, here's a revisit to Juhi Parmar's interview with us at Mid-Day, where she talked about how society is quick to judge single moms. Juhi Parmar on single moms being judged easily While talking to us, Juhi Parmar expressed her desire to play the role of a single mother someday, as she believes, "Its versy easy to pass judgements for a single parent, but to actually get a peek into a single parent's life and see how challenging it is, yet how beautiful it is, how overwhelming it is, how wholesome it is—if you get to see a show from a single parent's point of view, a lot of people who are sitting out there with preconceived notions about a single parent, especially a woman, will really have the veil off their heads." While talking about how being a single parent is actually more challenging, Juhi shared, "I've always said that a single parent should be called a double parent because that one person is playing a double role. I'm playing a double role in my real life because I'm the mother, I'm the father." Juhi Parmar on celebrating Mother’s day While talking about the idea of having a specific day to celebrate mothers, Juhi concluded, “See, it's like when we celebrate somebody's birthday. That does not mean that we’re not celebrating their life throughout the year. But that one day, you just celebrate it all the more. You get a reason to be happier or to do things for each other or to make that person smile and feel special. I look at Mother’s Day like that. It doesn’t mean that apart from that one day, mothers are not special. Mothers are the backbone of our life and they are so special to us, so important in our life. That just one day is never enough. It’s just that one day when you just make them feel all the more special.” Juhi Parmar got married to Sachin Shroff in 2009, but the two later decided to go their separate ways on June 25, 2018. Juhi Parmar was most recently seen in Yeh Meri Family season 3. The mini-series is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon miniTV.
18 April,2025 10:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Shachi Chaturvedi
After Khatron Ke Khiladi, Asim Riaz expelled from Battleground?
Asim Riaz is currently seen as a judge on Battle Ground along with Abhishek Malhan aka Fukra Insaan, Rubina Dilaik, and Rajat Dalal. Several videos and clips of him losing his cool on the other judges have been going viral. Now, reportedly, Asim Riaz has been ousted from this reality show as well, following a fiery altercation with fellow judges Rubina Dilaik and Abhishek Malhan. Asim Riaz to leave Battle Ground? Asim's temper has landed him in controversy several times. While in the Bigg Boss house, his anger issues led Salman Khan to warn him, and later, he was thrown out of Khatron Ke Khiladi because of his aggressive behavior with fellow contestants and the host Rohit Shetty himself. Now, Asim’s temper has landed him in trouble yet again, and as per India Today, he has been asked to leave. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bigg Boss Khabri (@biggboss.tazakhabar) “What seemed like a normal tiff slowly became a massive fight. Asim allegedly also insulted Rubina Dilaik, who intervened to sort out their differences. As things heated up, they all rushed to their vanity vans, calling off the shoot,” a source said. While Asim was reportedly asked to leave following the aggressive altercation, it has also been said that his team and the producers are in discussions to resolve the issue. Fukra Insaan taunts Asim Riaz over fight with Rohit Shetty Earlier, in a viral clip from Battle Ground, Asim Riaz was seen poking fun at Fukra Insaan aka Abhishek Malhan for hiding behind his username. Asim could be seen saying, "Yahan par teen log hain jo apna naam lekar aaye hain aur eklauta jo apne username par fudak raha hai, Fukre bas kar." As Asim took a dig at Abhishek, he was quick to retaliate. Abhishek, while giving it back to Asim, indirectly referred to his fight with Rohit Shetty and said, "Asim bhai, mujhe apna naam banane ke liye national television par kisi show ke anchor se ladna nahi padhta." Asim Riaz disrespects Rohit Shetty This didn’t sit well with Asim, who shockingly reacted, saying, "Harkat hi aisi ki thi usne, ki ladna hi tha." This viral clip of Asim disrespecting Rohit Shetty has once again caught netizens' attention, who are now reacting to it. One user said, "Tu to bhai ek show mein bezzat hoke aaya hai, bolta hai show ko itna diya hai. Kya diya tha be? Khud show ne tujhe bula ke tujhe chance diya aage badhne ka." Another wrote, "Woh Shetty hai, pata bhi nahi chalega kidhar gayab kar diya bolke... senior hai, respect karna seekh." A third comment said, "Yeh badtameez hai bohot zyada."
18 April,2025 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
‘Angoori serious hai' says Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain's Shubhangi Atre on the craze
Shubhangi Atre, best known for her iconic role as Angoori Bhabhi in the popular show 'Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain,' has opened up about the viral sensation surrounding her character’s famous dialogue, 'Sahi Pakde Hain.' In a candid conversation, Atre reflects on the unexpected love and attention the catchphrase has received online, revealing her surprise at its widespread appeal and its special place in the hearts of fans. Shubhangi told IANS, “Honestly, it feels so special and sweet. I never thought that Angoori’s way of talking would make such a big place in people’s hearts. When I see those reels, I smile wide—sometimes I even laugh thinking about my character.” Atre went on to add, “Our writers are very talented, and they give such lovely lines,” she shares. “But yes, sometimes I add a little extra touch—like a pause, a cute expression, or a funny word. That makes it more Angoori-style. I always make sure it feels natural and sweet, just like her.” Shubhangi also shared some lighthearted moments from the set, revealing just how difficult it can be to keep a straight face when the scenes are so hilarious. “Sometimes the scene is so funny that we just burst out laughing. Once, I couldn’t say a simple line because everyone was giggling—including me. We had to do it again and again. But we enjoy those moments a lot.” When asked how she manages to stay in character amidst the laughter and chaos on set, Shubhangi shared that it’s all about focus and the energy of the moment. “It’s hard, honestly. But I take a deep breath and remind myself—‘Angoori serious hai, audience ko hasaana hai, khud nahi hasna.’” (laughs) “Still, if someone makes a funny face or forgets a line in a funny way, toh phir sab chalu ho jaate hain." Further talking about if she ever imagined Angoori Bhabhi becoming a viral sensation in today's digital world, Shubhangi mentioned, “Not at all. I thought people would like the show, but Angoori becoming a meme queen and trending character was a surprise. I think the simplicity of her character is what people love—even in a fast world, innocent things stay close to the heart.” For the unversed, Shubhangi Atre had replaced Shilpa Shinde in ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’ back in 2016. 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
18 April,2025 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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Mother's Day 2025: Debina opens up about connecting with her late dog's spirit
Firsts are always special, and for Debina Bonnerjee, her late dog, Boxer, was closest to her heart. His demise left Debina scared. After her dog Dexter passed away, Debina couldn’t help but think about him. As her anxiety grew, Debina decided to talk to an animal communicator to connect with Dexter’s soul and learn about his well-being. On this Mother's Day, we revisit Debina's conversation with us at mid-day.com, where she opened up about her experience and how deeply she believes in ‘animal séance.’ Debina on Talking to her dead dog, Dexter's Spirit Debina shared how it was a fabulous experience to talk to her late pet through an Animal Communicator. She stated, "I had only heard of it, and to be honest, pehle kabhi zarurat nahi padi ki apne pet se aise baat karoon, but after Dexter passed away, I thought I would talk to him, and it was a fabulous experience.” Talking about how dealing with Dexter's demise wasn't easy for her, she shared, “I was going through a lot of pain. When you suddenly lose a pet, you always have thoughts like 'What was in his head?', 'Is he okay now?', 'Was he happy with us?' All of that. Honestly, I was unhappy to lose him. Mujhe samajh nahi aa raha tha vo kaunse space mein hai. So when I talked to Dexter's spirit through an Animal Communicator, I came to know that he is fine, he is chilling, and he lived his life. Now he is in a good space." After Dexter passed away, Debina thought she would never welcome another pet, but fate had its own plans. Later, she realized that she was a pet mom at heart and couldn't live any other way. This is when she welcomed Pablo, a cute Chihuahua. More about Debina Bonnerjee Debina gained popularity after she featured as Sita in the 2009 television epic Ramayana. She met the love of her life, Gurmeet Choudhary, on the set of Ramayana, where he starred opposite her as Ram. The two got married in 2011 and then tied the knot again in 2021. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter, in April 2022 and their second daughter in November 2022.
17 April,2025 07:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Shachi Chaturvedi
Parth Samthaan drops new video to introduce ACP Ayushman in CID
Parth Samthaan has joined CID as the new ACP after the death of Pradyuman in the recent episode of the much-loved crime drama. Recently, the channel dropped a few promos featuring Parth as ACP Ayushman, and now Parth himself took to his social media to introduce his role as Ayushman. The actor, while sharing a new video, attached it with a long caption where he shared his happiness about joining the much-loved show. The video that Parth Samthaan shared on his social media shows him standing in the CID bureau while the rest of the team looks at him with confusion. While sharing the clip, Parth wrote, “Introducing ACP Ayushman in the most iconic, loved and longest-running show – CID!!!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Parth Samthaan (@the_parthsamthaan) He further continued and wrote, “This show has always been an integral part of our childhood and Indian television! The all-time famous dialogues, as well as the officers becoming veterans or rather legends (ACP Pradyuman, Daya & Abhijeet), this show has seen it all and to be a part of it is truly a blessing for me.” “Moreover, me doing a comeback to TV after 5 years— to be honest, CID was one show I never thought I would be a part of. But then, that’s life—always being unpredictable and mysterious. And I always end up taking that unplanned route for myself, be it KYY or Kasautii! So let’s begin this beautiful journey and crack some cases. #OmNamahShivay,” he shared while talking about his comeback. About ACP Pradyuman's death In the recent episode, a deadly criminal, Barboza, trapped ACP and seemingly killed him; however, his dead body or Barboza killing him wasn’t shown on screen. Later, Sony TV also confirmed ACP’s death in a social media post. After the recent episode of CID aired, the channel’s official page put out a post for the beloved character ACP Pradyuman and extended their condolences with “Rest in peace” written on it. Will Shivaji Satam return to CID? A source close to the development told TOI, “ACP Pradyuman is an iconic character, and it can never die. Shivaji Satam will be back on the show in a few weeks.” The source further added, “Parth Samthaan, who has made an entry, will be shooting for the show for a short period of time. In the past, the makers have killed characters and brought them back to shows, so such twists and turns are normal,” and that Shivaji “is likely to start shooting for the show by next week.”
17 April,2025 05:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
2 years after breakup, Eijaz Khan and Pavitra Punia reunite for a project
Ex-couple Eijaz Khan and Pavitra Punia made headlines last year after confirming their breakup. Pavitra and Eijaz, who met during Bigg Boss 14 and started dating, parted ways after being together for over two years. Now, the former couple is all set to reunite on screen for the first time since their split. They will be seen together in a short film titled Naafs, produced by actor Dalljiet Kaur. Eijaz Khan on reuniting with Pavitra Punia While it's true that the ex-couple is appearing in a project together, there’s a catch—the film was actually shot back in September 2023, shortly after their stint on Bigg Boss. Eijaz, in a conversation with HT, shared: “Humne yeh teen saal (3 years) pehle shoot kiya tha. Iss se zyada I don’t want to comment about this. Dalljiet se jaa kar pucho.” Meanwhile, Dalljiet Kaur added, “Both Eijaz and Pavitra are professional actors. I shot with them just after they came out of the Bigg Boss house, and their fans adored them. They were magic on screen. Unfortunately, it took this long to release.” She further said, “Yes, I know they’re not together anymore, but that’s their choice and I respect that. But as individuals and outstanding artists, I think when they came together, it was literally like fire. Their performance, the chemistry—everything was outstanding.” About Pavitra Punia and Eijaz Khan Pavitra Punia and Eijaz Khan—last seen in Naagmani and Jawan (starring Shah Rukh Khan), respectively—developed a close bond during their time on Bigg Boss. Despite a love-hate dynamic with occasional disputes, the two often reconciled, sharing both tense and joyful moments. Their camaraderie extended beyond the show, with joint appearances at various events and parties. Notably, both still have pictures of each other on their social media profiles, hinting at a lingering connection, despite taking separate paths in their careers. For the unversed, that season of Bigg Boss was won by Rubina Dilaik, who recently gave birth to twin girls and is currently enjoying her motherhood journey.
17 April,2025 04:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rupali Ganguly’s stepdaughter Esha claims her ‘family wants to destroy’ her
Television actor Rupali Ganguly made headlines earlier in 2024 after her stepdaughter Esha Verma made shocking claims against her. Following those allegations against the Anupamaa star, Rupali filed a defamation case against her. Now, Esha shared a video in which she talked about how her own family tried to destroy her life. She also shared how she faced public scrutiny for speaking out against Rupali. ‘your own family wants to destroy you’ In an emotional video, Esha can be seen breaking down as she shared, “How hard and traumatising something you go through publicly affects someone. Some days you can be okay, and some days you are a complete wreck. You get scrutinised for wanting to speak up, and you also get questioned, 'Where the fu*k did you go?’ When you have your own family, who wants to destroy you for just trying to live your life? I tried to be happy, but we don’t talk about these things." Esha mourns her father’s loss She further added a caption with her video that read, “I was a nepo baby kept in the shadows. I grew up with silence, confusion, and pain that wasn’t mine to carry. When the truth came out — expectedly and loudly — I was the one blamed. I was scared. I was unprotected. And instead of being supported, I was shamed. But after months of harassment, I am standing my ground.” In the video, she is also seen saying, “I am going to get backlash no matter what.” She also mourned the loss of her father — not through death, but through love. Esha on Rupali’s defamation case Rupali Ganguly’s stepdaughter had earlier reacted to the actress’ Rs 50 crore defamation case against her, which she described as “disturbing,” “cruel,” and something that “displayed their true character.” Esha took to her Instagram and penned a lengthy note about the “difficult decision” she made to share her personal story involving her father and her experiences growing up. A part of her long note reads, “This experience has been incredibly challenging, but it has reminded me of my strength and resilience. I'm excited to embrace this new chapter with peace, authenticity, and dignity, surrounded by those who matter to me. Let’s leave the past behind and focus on creating brighter, stronger futures together. Thank you for being by my side. Sending love and peace to all. — Esha V.”
16 April,2025 09:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Netizens slam paparazzo for calling Bharti Singh ‘ubli hui Madhuri Dixit’
This week, the celebs of Laughter Chefs 2 recreated the looks of iconic Bollywood characters. For the special episode, Bharti Singh recreated Madhuri Dixit's look from Hum Aapke Hain Koun, but things turned sour when a video with a photographer’s audio calling Bharti "ubli hui Madhuri Dixit" went viral. As the video spread online, netizens began calling out the paparazzi's behaviour. Though Bharti, with her signature sarcasm, gave it back to the photographer, fans still condemned the comment. In the video, one of the photographers called her "ubli hui Madhuri Dixit" (Swollen Madhuri Dixit). In response, Bharti said, “Kisne bola ubli hui Madhuri Dixit? Arey ye dekhiye, uble hue nahi fry kiye hue hain. Bol nahi sakte (Who said swollen Madhuri Dixit? Look, they are fried... They can’t say this).” She also added, “Tum bhi na (You are too much).” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) Bharti’s fan called out paparazzo’s derogatory remark As this clip surfaced, Bharti's fans came out in support of her. One wrote, “What an awful defamatory remark! She looks pretty and wears the sari so well, as it should be worn.” Another said, “This is not good to comment like this… shame on you people.” A third fan commented, “Mazak mat udao please... she is the sweetest, most honest and real ❤️ @bharti.laughterqueen.” One fan, while praising her beauty, said, “She looks so gorgeous in a saree 😍😍😍😍 @bharti.laughterqueen, a sweet suggestion to please wear sarees on special occasions because you look lovely in it.” More about Laughter Chefs Laughter Chefs has been one of the most loved shows on television and has been gaining quite good TRPs recently. After Mannara Chopra’s exit from the show, the makers brought back some of the old participants. Nia Sharma, Aly Goni, Reem Shaikh, and Jasmin Bhasin have also joined the show. Earlier, the makers brought back one of the most loved contestants from Season 1, Karan Kundrra. Karan’s pairing with Arjun Bijlani in the first season of Laughter Chefs was highly appreciated. When asked if he misses Arjun, Karan shared the advice he gave his ex-co-star. Kundrra revealed, “I recently met Arjun during the Holi celebration at Ankita and Vicky’s party. I even met Nia there, and I told them both, 'Tum dono zyada natak mat karna, aur aa jana.'”
16 April,2025 09:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Aamir Ali recalls being sexually harassed, robbed in train at the age of 14
Actor Aamir Ali recently recalled why he stopped travelling by train. He revealed an unpleasant incident that completely shook him and led to his decision to never travel by train. He revealed that he was sexually harassed in a moving train when he was all of 14. Aamir Ali recalls getting sexually harassed In an interview with Hauterrfly, Aamir Ali recalled the incident that traumatised him. Aamir said, “When you are young and the first time I travelled in a train… The reason I stopped travelling in trains because I was being touched. I was 14. Then I started holding my bag closer to my backside near my b**. Then one day, someone stole books from my bag, and I was like ‘Who steals books?’ And I decided I won’t travel in a train”. The actor narrated this incident when he was asked about his gay friends. He confessed that he initially had some "reservations' because of his experience as a teenager. However, he said that when some of his friends came out to him about their sexual orientation, he realised he should not be so judgmental because of his past experience. He shared, “Then, I had a couple of friends who came out in the open and said that they have feelings for a man, and I know them so well. They are like my brothers. I can sleep with them on the same bed. And when they came out, then I felt like that just because of a couple of experiences, I can’t judge the whole world. When you mature, you understand, your thoughts change". Aamir Ali's personal life The actor who was last seen in the JiioCinema show Doctor recently confirmed his relationship wth Ankita Kukreti. Aamir told ETimes, "Everybody deserves love. Of course, someone had to move on before anything happened, and someone is moving on now. I'm in a happy space as I get to know her closely and nicely. It feels different. It feels good. And I'm enjoying this place. I always tell her one thing: Thank you for making me realise I still have a heart. It just started now, almost five months. It's just the beginning of something.” He added, “I started thinking, ‘I don't think I'm capable enough (to love) any more’. And then this happened. It all happened in a week’s time. I was like - Why am I behaving like this? Why am I being a little more emotional than normal? Then I realised I like this girl.” The actor was earlier married to Sanjeeda Shaikh and tied the knot in 2012 after years of dating. They got divorced in 2021.
16 April,2025 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
CID 2 promo: New ACP Parth Samthaan can’t get along with Daya and Abhijeet
The promos featuring Parth Samthaan as the new ACP after the demise of Pradyuman in CID are out now, and they bring all the drama and fun you need. The tussle between Parth’s character Ayushmaan and Abhijeet and Daya is getting real. In the first promo, the new ACP asks the CID team to stop mourning the death of Pradyuman. The second promo features him with a no-nonsense attitude as he demands results from the CID team. CID season 2 new promos In the latest promo of CID’s new episode, ACP Ayushmaan firmly tells Daya and Abhijeet, “Main ek hi cheez se impress hota hoon, aur woh hai results.” The promo further shows Daya hesitating to call him “ACP,” and replying, “Aap fikar mat kijiye sir, kuch hi dino mein results aapke samne honge—CID ki goli aur Barboza ka sir.” Later, when Ayushmaan asks the CID team to bring Barboza alive, Abhijeet makes it clear, “Uska insaaf hum karenge.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) Earlier, the channel had released another promo where ACP Ayushmaan (Parth) asks the CID team to stop mourning Pradyuman’s demise. In the promo, he can be seen saying, “Kab tak ACP Pradyuman ki maut par aansu bahaoge? Ye dard hai, emotions, aansu—in sab ki potli banakar office ke bahar latka kar aaya karo. Let's get back to work now. Come on!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) Shivaji Satam to return to CID? A source close to the development told TOI, “ACP Pradyuman is an iconic character, and it can never die. Shivaji Satam will be back on the show in a few weeks.” The source further added, “Parth Samthaan, who has made an entry, will be shooting for the show for a short period of time. In the past, the makers have killed characters and brought them back to shows; so such twists and turns are normal,” and that Shivaji “is likely to start shooting for the show by next week.” In the recent episode, a deadly criminal Barboza trapped ACP and seemingly killed him; however, his dead body or Barboza killing him wasn't shown on screen. Later, Sony TV also confirmed ACP's death in a social media post. After the recent episode of CID aired, the channel’s official page put out a post for the beloved character ACP Pradyuman and extended their condolences with "Rest in peace" written on it.
15 April,2025 06:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Divyanka Tripathi, Vivek Dahiya headed for divorce after 9 years of marriage?
Television actor and power couple Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya have been rumoured to be heading for divorce. Amid speculation around the couple choosing splitsville and staying mum about the same, Vivek has finally broken the silence and dismissed the rumours. He also urged everyone to not encourage fake news. Vivek on divorce rumours with Divyanka Vivek, who was attending an event in Mumbai was asked about his divorce rumours with Divyanka, to which the actor replied, "We are enjoying it. Divyanka and I were laughing at it. We were having ice cream, and we thought, 'Aur lamba hoga toh popcorn bhi mangwa lenge'." He added, "I also make YouTube vlogs. I know how clickbait works. You upload something sensational, and people are bound to come and watch it. But we must not encourage such unreal claims.” Divyanka had tied the knot with her 'Ye Hai Mohabbatein' co-actor Vivek in July 2016 in Bhopal. Divyanka and Vivek’s Europe vacay ordeal In 2024, the couple took a trip to Europe to celebrate their wedding anniversary. They were robbed of their passports, Rs 10 lakh, wallets, and the purchases they made on their vacation. They eventually received help from the embassy, where the two were given emergency certificates. Divyanka and Vivek’s work front On the professional front, Vivek is known for portraying the role of Abhishek Singh in 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein'. He has been a part of shows like 'Yeh Hai Aashiqui', 'Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera', 'Kavach', 'Qayamat Ki Raat'. The 39-year-old has participated in 'Box Cricket League 2', 'Nach Baliye 8', in which he emerged as the winner, 'Box Cricket League 3', and ' Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'. Meanwhile, Divyanka participated in the 2004 reality show 'India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj'. She then played the lead role of Vidya in the 2006 show 'Banoo Main Teri Dulhann'. She has been a contestant in shows like 'Khana Khazana', 'Nachle Ve with Saroj Khan', 'Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout', 'Comedy Circus', 'Nach Baliye 8', and 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11'. The actress last featured in 'Adrishyam' as Inspector Parvati Sehgal. It stars Eijaz Khan as Ravi Verma. The show is streaming on Sony LIV.
15 April,2025 02:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent