Divyanka Tripathi gained immense success right after her first show, 'Banoo Main Teri Dulhann', but success often comes at a price. She had to deal with frivolous media scrutiny. In a conversation with 'Mid-Day', the actress, who recently donned the hat of a magician in her show 'The Magic of Shiri', opened up about her journey to stardom. The actress shared how, during her time, she didn't have social media to share her point of view. The 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' star also mentioned that the era was one of 'sansani'. ‘I couldn’t handle the frivolous media’ Opening up about early fame, she said, "Fame was not difficult, and attention was not difficult because I was too grounded for that. I have seen some people whose attitude changes with each successful show. Many of my friends are like that, but it didn’t happen to me because I knew that I had to come back down to the same place. However, what I couldn’t handle was the frivolous media during the time when I started. You see, back then, there was no medium to speak your truth since social media wasn’t accessible" ‘Vo phase 'sansani' vala tha’ She further continued and stated that she had to face frivolous media, adding, "We say a lot about social media. People say that social media may be a boon but also a curse. However, we tend to focus more on the curse, but no one addresses how it has given a voice to people, including artists like us. Back in those days, false news would spread easily. Kyunki vo phase 'sansani' vala tha and no one could say it was wrong because there was no medium to do so. You would write something, but how could we prove it was false? At that time, the makers and channels didn’t offer much support because, for them, every news was news. They were fine with it, but I used to feel stressed during that time." Banoo Main Teri Dulhann is a popular Indian television drama that follows the journey of Vidya (Divyanka), a simple and uneducated girl, as she navigates challenges in her marriage to Sagar (Sharad Malhotra), a mentally impaired man Stay tuned to 'Mid-Day' for more such news and everything happening in Tinsel Town.
21 November,2024 11:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Shachi ChaturvediThis year, Bigg Boss seems to be trying too hard to maintain its TRPs and keep the audience hooked to their TVs. However, it looks like the effort is falling short, resulting in forced fights, multiple wildcards, and an early torture task. It seems that after trying everything, Bigg Boss played his trump card in today's episode. The episode featured Karan Veer Mehra at his best, leaving girls swooning as he did push-ups with Aditi Mistry sitting on his back. The episode took a serious turn when the men were thrown into jail to be tortured by the ladies. But did the torture task spice up the episode? Read on to know more. Karan Veer Mehra turned up the heat The fitness fever hit high when Aditi playfully challenged Karan Veer to do push-ups while she was sitting on his back. With his charm and determination, Karan Veer took on the task, leaving everyone in awe of his strength and flair. Kashish, clearly impressed by his physique, upped the ante by asking Karan Veer to repeat the feat with her—a challenge he simply couldn’t refuse! The fight for Vivian without Vivian The new wildcard Yamini Malhotra seems to be trying too hard to get into Vivian Dsena's good books. After Rajat Dalal's attempt to form a group with Dsena, he didn’t assign him many duties, leaving Karan Veer, Digvijay Rathee, and others with several questions. When asked why Vivian doesn’t have many duties, Rajat jumped in to defend him, leading to the actor walking out of the conversation, and leaving the audience ROFL. The Time God challenge The Time God task turned the tables, pushing the men to their physical and emotional limits. Shackled in jail, the men endured relentless torment at the hands of the women. Kashish took things too far when she applied red chilli powder to Avinash Mishra’s body, causing an unexpected uproar. The intensity peaked when some of the chilli accidentally got into Avinash’s eyes, prompting Eisha and Alice to rescue him, splashing him with water to ease the pain. The emotional ride was undeniable as Avinash and Karan Veer gritted their teeth through a brutal waxing session that had everyone cringing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Meanwhile, Chahat tried to manipulate Vivian with a high-stakes threat—she would toss his beloved coffee into the pool! The mere mention of losing his treasured caffeine had Vivian fuming. Despite her taunts, he held his ground, fiercely defending the ration. Later, Vivian replaced his position with Alice Kaushik, who gave Eisha Singh a chance. What kept the audience excited was the preview of the upcoming episode, showing Rajat Dalal and Karan Veer entering into a war of words. Stay tuned to midday.com for more updates on Bigg Boss 18!
21 November,2024 12:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKrushna Abhishek's wife, Kashmera Shah, recently met with a serious accident and took to her Instagram to inform her fans and friends about the incident. Now, days after sharing details of the scary experience, the actress has provided a health update in a long post. She also shared a picture of herself lying on a bed with her nose covered in bandages. Kashmera Shah gave a health update View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kashmera Shah (@kashmera1) While sharing the picture, she wrote, "Thank you my social media family friends and long lost friends for all your wishes and love. Your prayers and concern poured in thousands and I cannot tell you how touched I am. I walked into a glass that could have shattered my whole face and it only injured my nose. And of course, my emotional health as I was away from my friends and family in a faraway city. I am back in #losangeles and the bandage will come off tomorrow. " I will wear my scar with the knowledge that life is very short and we must thank god for every day that he has given us. Again I am very thankful to all of you that sent me best wishes here and in my phone and I am sorry I could not reply to all of you. I was and am still in pain but I am happy that I will be back to India soon and this too shall pass. Special mention to my la family of @inder_sudan @radhikachaudhari @scholzy6 @cliffmicheltorena and @amohin who always is there to love support and check my vitals knowing that he is very Vital to me," she further continued and wrote Kashmera pens a sweet message for Krushna The actress completed her note by writing a heartfelt message to her husband Krushna Abhishek, "Last but not the least my husband @krushna30 who wanted to leave his shoot and come to me to take care of me. The reason I did not let him come is because I did not want him to say Finally Naak kaat Li Apni #loveya all." As soon as the actress dropped the picture, fans and friends started dropping comments for her. "Get well soon my friend," Kiku Sharda wrote. Rohit K Verma commented saying, "Get well soon my love ❤️❤️❤️ stay strong u are in my prayers" Earlier, while sharing the news of her accident, Kashmera had posted pictures of blood-soaked tissues. Along with the post she wrote, ""Thank u god for saving me. Such a freak accident. Kuch bada hone wala tha… chote main nikal gaya. Hope there won’t be any scarring. Live every day one moment at a time. Can’t wait to come back. Really missing my family today @krushna30 #rayaanksharma #krishaangksharma" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kashmera Shah (@kashmera1)
20 November,2024 06:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the most recent episode of Bigg Boss 18, viewers witnessed spicy drama as Rajat Dalal and Kashish Kapoor got into a heated argument, with both openly taking jabs at each other by bringing up past mistakes. During the nomination task, Rajat Dalal, who is currently the "Time God" of the show, shocked the housemates and viewers by giving five nomination rights to Shilpa Shirodkar and Avinash Mishra. During the task, Shirodkar left Karan Veer Mehra questioning her motives after she nominated him. Rajat called out Shilpa Shirodkar for having double standards Post the nomination task, Rajat was seen blaming Shilpa for her double standards. That’s when Chahat Pandey and Kashish Kapoor jumped in and questioned Rajat about his loyalties. The fight got ugly when Rajat took a jab at Kashish by teasing her about prioritizing money over Digvijay during her time in 'Splitsvilla'. However, Kashish, being her fiery self, hit back at Rajat, stating, “At least I haven’t run over anyone with my car.” Kashish Kapoor vs Rajat Dalal The argument escalated when Kashish called out Rajat, saying, "Tum bolte ho main apne dil mein koi bhi baat nahi rakhta, jo hota hai muh par bolta hoon. Agar tumhare mann mein mereko leke shaq tha, toh tumne task mein madad kyun li? Jab kaam nikalwana tha, pata hai na Kashish kahan par karna hai, pata hai na Kashish kiska kitna nikalna hai, tab muh se sachhayi nahi nikli." To this, Rajat responded, stating he couldn’t trust her because she backstabbed Shilpa despite sharing a good equation. This didn’t sit well with Kashish, who called Rajat "Paltu" and said nobody is scared of his words or his strength. Things took a personal turn when Rajat brought up her 'Splitsvilla' days, saying, "Arre suno, par main kisi lalach mein toh nahi palta na..." Kashish retaliated, saying, "Maine kisi ko kabhi gaadiyon se toh nahi udaya, shayad. Personal jaaoge toh mere paas 10 cheezein hain personal jaane ki... Tumhari harkat ne tumhe kahi aur pahucha diya tha." All About Bigg Boss 18 After Arfeen Khan's elimination, the remaining contestants in Salman Khan-hosted 'Bigg Boss 18' include Chahat Pandey, Avinash Mishra, Shilpa Shirodkar, Tajinder Singh Bagga, Shrutika Arjun, Nyrra M Banerji, Chum Darang, Karanveer Mehra, Rajat Dalal, Eisha Singh, Vivian Dsena, Alice Kaushik, Digvijay Rathee, Kashish Kapoor, and Sara Arfeen. This week, Vivian Dsena, Karan Veer Mehra, Avinash Kumar, Chahat Pandey, Digvijay Singh Rathee, and Kashish Kapoor are nominated for eviction. Stay tuned to Midday.com for more spicy updates on 'Bigg Boss 18' and everything happening in Tinsel Town!
19 November,2024 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTina Dutta had her own share of ups and downs during her time in 'Bigg Boss 16'. The actress made several headlines for her growing friendship with Shalin Bhanot, which ended on the show itself. Now, almost two years after facing everything, Tina Dutta, in an interview with us at Mid-day.com, opened up about how the show takes a toll on your mental health, both physically and emotionally. Moreover, her mother, Madhumita Dutta, expressed regret about sending her daughter to the controversial reality show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mid-day (@middayindia) Tina Dutta’s mom regrets sending her to Bigg Boss 16 Tina Dutta's mother shared with us that her daughter never wanted to enter 'Bigg Boss', but it was her family who convinced her to take up the challenge. Now, after Tina has survived and been through a hard time, her mother regrets the decision of convincing her to do the show. In conversation with us, her mom shared in Hindi, "Actually, she (Tina) never wanted to go to Bigg Boss. For many years, they called her, and I even had meetings with them, but she always said she would never go to Bigg Boss. However, this time, because of conversations between me and my husband, we convinced her to go. But later, we realized that we shouldn't have sent her." Tina Dutta on doing Bigg Boss Adding to her mother's thoughts, Tina shared that the Salman Khan-hosted show is honestly quite difficult. The 'Uttaran' star while talking about Bigg Boss added, "Your personal life, your mental status, your health—everything goes for a toss mentally, emotionally, and physically." Tina Dutta gets nostalgic In the same interview with us, Tina got nostalgic and talked about her early days and managing her studies with her work. That was when her mom shared that Tina didn’t want to act as a kid and used to cry about it. Tina revealed that as a child, she had to work really hard and didn’t like it at the time. More about Tina Dutta’s journey Tina Dutta made her acting debut as a child artist in 'Sister Nivedita' and gained recognition with 'Parineeta'. However, her breakthrough came with 'Uttaran' (2009–2015), where she played Ichha and Meethi, earning immense popularity. The show catapulted her to fame, establishing her as a household name in Indian television. Stay tuned to Mid-Day for more such insightful interviews. Watch this entire conversation with Tina Dutta by clicking on the lead image
19 November,2024 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Shachi ChaturvediAshneer Grover, the former managing director of the Indian fintech company, BharatPe, recently appeared as a guest on Salman Khan-hosted show Bigg Boss 18. The video of him getting schooled by the host for his previous comment on the superstar has gone viral on social media. After the episode was aired on television, Ashneer took to his X handle and issued a clarification in his defense stating that everything said by him earlier with regards to his meeting with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is absolutely true. He wrote, “I hope you enjoyed the Bigg Boss weekend ka vaar ! I had good fun. And I am sure the particular episode got great TRP / viewership. BTW all of statements are TRUE. Salman is a great host & actor - Salman knows what works on Bigg Boss - I’ve always praised Salman for his sense of self and business - not a single thing demeaning said for him ever - My deal numbers are always correct (bank / auditor verified)”. He further mentioned, “Met Salman in an exclusive meeting on the brand collab for 3 hours in May 2019 in JW Marriott Juhu - along with the director of ad (it’s ok if he doesn’t remember me - I was not a public figure then - he meets tons of people) - The invite for coming as guest on Bigg Boss was not ‘unnamed’ - just like the cheque for the same ;) And finally I’ve a pic with him - which I didn’t earlier ;) Thanks @BeingSalmanKhan. Keep rocking”. I hope you enjoyed the Bigg Boss weekend ka vaar ! I had good fun. And I am sure the particular episode got great TRP / viewership. BTW all of statements below are TRUE:- Salman is a great host & actor- Salman knows what works on Bigg Boss- I’ve always praised Salman for his… pic.twitter.com/HH0iOzzZY3 — Ashneer Grover (@Ashneer_Grover) November 18, 2024 What Ashneer Grover said about Salman Khan In 2022, Ashneer, who was at a college event recalled signing Salman Khan as a brand ambassador in 2019. He shared, “When I approached Salman’s team, they told me that they would charge Rs. 7.5 crore, that’s when I started calculating. I had Rs 100 crore, I will give him Rs 7.5 crore, I will spend another Rs 1-2 crore on making the ad and I should also pay to the broadcasters, it’s a Rs 20 crore expense and I have Rs 100 crore. I didn’t know if I would get another round of investment, so I told Salman to decrease his price, and he agreed to do the ad for Rs 4.5 crore.” Salman Khan confronts ‘Shark Tank’ fame Ashneer Grover Salman Khan tells Ashneer Grover, “I heard you talking about me. You said, 'We have signed him for this much'. You also gave the wrong figures. So what is this double standard?” to which the former Managing Director and co-founder of BharatPe replied, “The decision to make you brand ambassador was one of the smartest moves I made.” Salman continued, “The way you are talking now, the video of yours that I saw earlier, this attitude wasn’t apparent back then,” to which Ashneer explained, “Maybe in the podcast, it didn't come across correct.” Salman concluded by saying, “The way it is now, it is correct.”
19 November,2024 10:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah often makes news for its internal issues. Recently, there were reports of a fight between leading star Dilip Joshi who plays Jethalal and show's producer Asit Kumarr Modi. However, the actor has denied any such rumours. There were also reports of him leaving the show, which the actor has addressed. Dilip Joshi dismisses rumours of fight with Asit Kumar Modi In an official statement, Joshi said, “I just want to clear the air about all these rumors going around. There have been some stories in the media about me and Asit Bhai that are completely false, and it really saddens me to see such things being said. Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is a show that means so much to me and millions of fans, and when people spread baseless rumors, it hurts not only us but also our loyal viewers." "It’s disheartening to see negativity being spread about something that has brought so much joy to so many for so many years. Every time such rumors pop up, it feels like we’re constantly explaining that they are completely untrue. It’s tiring, and it’s frustrating because it’s not just about us—it’s about all the fans who love the show and get upset reading these things," he added. Is Dilip Joshi leaving the show? Dilip Joshi also addressed rumours of hims exiting the show following a fight with the producer. "Earlier, there were even rumors about me leaving the show, which is completely false. And now, it feels like every few weeks, there’s another new story trying to defame Asit Bhai and the show in some way. It’s disappointing to see such things popping up again and again, and sometimes, I can't help but wonder if some people are just jealous of the show’s continued success. I don’t know who is behind spreading these stories, but I want to say this clearly: I'm here, I’m working every day with the same love and passion for the show, and I’m not going anywhere. I’ve been a part of this wonderful journey for so long, and I will continue to be a part of it. We all stand together in our commitment to make this show the best it can be, and I just wish the media would take a moment to verify the facts before printing such hurtful stories. Let’s focus on the positivity and joy that this show brings to so many. Thank you to our fans for always supporting us—it really means the world." Dilip and Asit Kumar Modi's rumoured fight It was reported that the duo was involved in a major spat recently. News 1 reported that the incident took place in early August. Dilip Joshi and Asit Modi got into a heated argument on sets over permission to take a few days off. Reportedly, Dilip reached out to Asit regarding the request to take a few days off but the creator seemingly avoided the conversation. This left the actor offended. He almost had a physical altercation with him.
19 November,2024 08:57 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentComedian-actor Kapil Sharma dropped an adorable birthday wish for his wife Ginni Chatrath. On Monday, Kapil posted a bunch of pictures on Instagram and wrote "Happy birthday meri humsafar @ginnichatrath." The couple looks charming in pictures. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kapil Sharma (@kapilsharma) Soon after Kapil dropped the pictures, fans flooded the comment section with birthday wishes for Ginni. Kapil and Ginni got married in Jalandhar in 2018. They welcomed their baby girl Anayra on December 10, 2019. They welcomed their second baby Trishaan on February 1, 2021. Kapil Sharma's career began with his win on 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge 3.' He went on to star in shows like 'Hans Baliye' and 'Comedy Circus,' gaining massive popularity after launching 'Comedy Nights With Kapil' in 2013. He made a comeback in 2016 with 'The Kapil Sharma Show.' Building on his television success, Kapil launched 'The Great Indian Kapil Show,' an OTT program. The show has featured several celebrities, including Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan, Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and Diljit Dosanjh. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 November,2024 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBack on screen Ravish Desai is set to enter Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye as Shubh Kadam, Amruta’s (Sriti Jha) ex-fiancé. Desai is returning to television after eight years. His character Kadam returns to Mumbai to expand his business and make amends with Amruta. “Shubh is a different kind of character from what I have played before. He’s a man who believes men are the only decision makers, and women have no say. I’ve missed the daily connection with the audience,” says the actor.
19 November,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamIt looks like the bad days for Asit Modi’s 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' are not over yet. Another bad news from the sets of TMKOC suggests that recently Asit Kumar Modi and Dilip Joshi, known for playing the role of Jethalal Champaklal Gada, had a major argument that escalated to the point where Joshi threatened Modi that he would leave the show. The argument reportedly stemmed from Dilip Joshi’s demand for a few days off. This incident allegedly took place in early August and was seemingly Kush Shah’s last day on the sets of TMKOC. Asit Kumar Modi and Dilip Joshi's major fight 'News18', in their report, shared that Dilip Joshi had reached out to Asit regarding a few days off, but Asit seemingly avoided the conversation. This offended Joshi, who almost had a physical altercation with Asit Modi. The news portal quoted a source saying, “It was the last day of Kush Shah’s shoot. Dilip ji was waiting for Asit bhai to come and talk to him about his leaves. But when Asit bhai came, he directly went to meet Kush. This disappointed Dilip ji.” The insider further added, “Dilip ji got very angry, and the two got into a heated argument. Dilip ji even held Asit Modi’s collar and threatened to leave the show. However, Asit bhai calmed him down. We don’t know how the two sorted their differences.” The insider also revealed that it is not the first time Dilip Joshi and Asit Kumar Modi had an altercation on the sets. The two often get into heated arguments. It was also said that even during the time when the cast of TMKOC went to Hong Kong for a special shoot, a massive fight erupted between the two, but Gurucharan Singh Sodhi helped them resolve their differences. 'Recent Exits from the Show' Recently, Palak Sindhwani, aka Sonu Bhide, has quit the show. Her exit is not due to personal reasons, but she has accused the makers of emotionally blackmailing her and threatening her with consequences. Earlier, it was Kush Shah, who played the role of Goli in the long-running TV show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', who quit. Kush Shah portrayed Goli for nearly two decades. This news made everyone emotional as their favorite co-star bid them adieu. Kush Shah has left the show to pursue higher education in the USA.
18 November,2024 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndian Idol 15 and its makers left fans and judges disappointed when contestant Ragini Shinde, a 15-year-old from Aurangabad who impressed the judges with her beautiful voice and touching story, was left out of the Top 15. Now, after facing criticism for not selecting Ragini and following Badshah’s demand, the makers made an unprecedented change by bringing Ragini Shinde back to the show. Ragini is not replacing anyone but has been added as the 16th contestant, with the makers bending the rules due to popular demand. Ragini Shinde journey in Indian Idol 15 Ragini’s journey to Indian Idol has been nothing short of heroic. At just 3 years old, she saved her brother from thalassemia through a life-saving bone marrow transplant, proving herself a fighter. While most children her age enjoyed the innocence of toddlerhood, Ragini was busy saving her sibling. Her audition was unforgettable; she sang Asha Bhosle’s iconic track "Nigahen Milane Ko Jee Chahta Hai." Her pure vocals and fearless choice of song left the judges in awe. Vishal Dadlani and Shreya Ghoshal couldn’t stop praising her talent, with Shreya pointing out that her song choice showed maturity far beyond her years. Badshah, who was equally impressed, remarked during the auditions, “Agar aashirwad ka koi face hota, toh I think Ragini hoti.” Ragini Shinde return to Indian Idol 15 Today, as Ragini returned to the show, Usha Mangeshkar, Lata Mangeshkar’s younger sister, praised her heroic efforts to save her brother’s life, which she successfully did. Usha Mangeshkar even compared Ragini to her sister Lata Mangeshkar, sharing that Lata had been a father figure for their family since the age of 12. Ragini Shinde performance as contestant 16 on Indian Idol 15 After receiving a warm welcome from the contestants, judges, and the legendary Usha Mangeshkar, Ragini performed her first live act on Indian Idol. The young talent amazed everyone by singing Usha Mangeshkar’s song 'Tumko Piya Dil Diya' and another track, 'Main Chali'. Usha praised her performance, saying that Ragini sings like Asha Bhosle. Additionally, Badshah expressed his gratitude to the team for bringing her back to the show. Watch Indian Idol Season 15, every Saturday and Sunday at 9 PM only on Sony Entertainment Television.
17 November,2024 10:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
