Actor Finn Wolfhard, popularly known for playing Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things, has spoken about his return to the IT universe and shooting to stardom at an early age. With the first season of the spin-off series IT: Welcome to Derry now finished, Wolfhard has hinted that he could return to the IT franchise in the future. He played Richie Tozier in the 2017 film It and its 2019 sequel, It: Chapter Two. His character’s influence is reflected in the 2025 spin-off series, keeping Richie’s legacy alive in the IT universe. Speaking about whether he was aware that a picture of Richie would appear in Welcome to Derry, Wolfhard said: “I knew that years ago, actually. When they first started thinking about that show, it was probably 2021.” “(Creators) Barbara and Andy Muschietti both told me, ‘You’re involved.’ Yeah, I’m connected. I think there’s something else that will come up eventually that I’m excited for people to see.” Reflecting on shooting to stardom at a young age, the actor said it had been a surreal and difficult experience growing up in the spotlight, reports femalefirst.co.uk. He said: “No one can prepare anyone for it. It was incredibly exciting … but there was a period in my teenage years where it was just hard.” IT, which is based on author Stephen King’s 1986 horror novel of the same name, follows a group of bullied kids known as the Losers’ Club in the town of Derry as they band together after children begin disappearing without a trace. As they confront their fears, the Losers’ Club discover the terror haunting them is a shape-shifting evil that feeds on fear and never truly goes away. As well as Wolfhard, IT stars Sophia Lillis as Beverly Marsh, Chosen Jacobs as Mike Hanlon, Jaeden Martell as Bill Denroguh, Jack Dylan Grazer as Eddie Kaspbrak, Wyatt Oleff as Stanley Uris and Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Following the two movies, IT was expanded with the prequel show IT: Welcome to Derry, which details the origins of Pennywise and Derry’s cursed history. 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
03 January,2026 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe New Year began with the conclusion of Stranger Things after nine and a half years for fans of the Netflix series. The Right Side Up wrapped up the stories of all the major characters, after Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Will (Noah Schnapp), Nancy (Natalia Dyer), Joyce (Winona Ryder), and the rest of the Hawkins heroes ventured into the Abyss to defeat the Mind Flayer and kill Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) once and for all. Over the seasons, the story opened several narrative threads. However, not all of them received a conclusive ending. Stranger Things spin-off One of the biggest questions viewers were left with after the finale episode was whether Eleven is truly dead and the origin of the mysterious rock for which Henry Creel killed a man in the cave. The Duffer Brothers will not be wasting any time and are diving into a Stranger Things spin-off, they revealed in a conversation with Variety after the season finale. They confirmed that the spin-off will dig deeper into the mysterious rock that transformed Henry Creel into Vecna. “The spin-off is going to delve into that and explain it, and you’re going to understand it. But it’s a completely different mythology. It’s not a deep exploration of the Mind Flayer or anything like that. It’s very fresh and very new, but yes, it will answer some of the loose threads that are remaining,” they said. However, fans should not expect familiar faces to return. The creators clarified that the spin-off will feature “completely new characters, a new town, a new world, and a new mythology.” About Will’s coming-out scene There was considerable chatter online about Will’s (Noah Schnapp) coming-out scene, with some viewers questioning its placement in the larger narrative. Addressing the criticism, Ross Duffer said, “The coming-out scene is something we’ve been building toward for nine years. It was incredibly important for us and for Noah — not just thematically, but narratively as well. This show has always been about our characters overcoming evil, and Vecna represents the darkest thoughts and evils of society. To defeat him, our characters must embrace who they are and come together.” Matt Duffer added, “Volume 1 is really about self-acceptance, that’s step one. Step two is Will talking to Robin. He knows he needs to come out, and that it’s the final step for him. Finding the courage to do that is the ultimate ‘f*** you’ to Vecna. That was always the intention.”
02 January,2026 03:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Cara Buono, best known for her role as Karen Wheeler in the popular series Stranger Things, is welcoming the New Year on a light-hearted note with her new “bestie", Vecna, played by Jamie Campbell Bower. Cara took to Instagram to share a picture of herself with Jamie, who is dressed as the menacing Vecna, as the two sit atop a golf cart. The image appears to be from the sets of the recently concluded series Stranger Things, offering fans a fun behind-the-scenes glimpse. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cara Buono (@carabuono) In the caption, the actress reminded fans to keep things in perspective, writing that the New Year is “just a calendar change,” while wishing everyone a happy start to 2026. She wrote: “Rolling into the new year with my bestie Vecna. Friendly reminder: it’s just a calendar change. Happy New Year! Oh yeah, not Alice Creel. strangerthings golf newyear besties.” Stranger Things combines elements of horror, science fiction, mystery, and coming-of-age drama. Set in the 1980s, the series centers on the residents of the fictional small town of Hawkins, Indiana, after a young girl with psychokinetic abilities, named Eleven, opens a gateway between Earth and a hostile alternate dimension known as the Upside Down at a nearby human experimentation facility. The cast includes Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, Matthew Modine, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Linda Hamilton, Jamie Campbell Bower, and Nell Fisher. The Duffer Brothers developed Stranger Things as a blend of investigative drama and supernatural horror with childlike wonder, infusing references to the popular culture of the 1980s. The show also drew inspiration from Cold War-era experiments and conspiracy theories involving secret government programs. The finale episode was released on January 1 on Netflix. 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
02 January,2026 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAfter a month and three volumes later, we finally have the complete picture of peace being restored in the small town of Hawkins in Stranger Things. The gang manages to shut the Upside Down for good after killing Vecna, the enemy who had terrorised their lives. Thankfully, all our favourite characters survive the murky, life-threatening situations. Stranger Things fan reactions Stranger Things season 1 began in 2016 and built a massive fan base across the globe with its gripping narrative. The seasons of the show saw ups and downs but the fans stuck by even with the makers taking their sweet time to come up with the final season. The finale season was divided in three parts and released in a span of a month, building excitement among fans. So did the show ultimately deliver or leave fans disappointed? Check out fan reactions on X after the release of the final episode of Stranger Things season 5: Stranger Things finale was absolute cinema Twitter won’t make me hate this show — Omni ☕️ (@InfernoOmni) January 1, 2026 The Stranger Things Finale felt like a return to the shows prime form. Everyone hit their mark,it felt big, it felt epic, it was a worthy finale.But the plot armor along w/ the group pretty easily defeating Vecna & the Mind Flayer will certainly be controversial #StrangerThings5 pic.twitter.com/pxwgJb9eDW — bwf (@BoredroomWyatt) January 1, 2026 Stranger things's ending was such fucking dogshit my God, you want to tell me they killed mind flayer with a bunch of grenades in 5 FUCKING MINUTES? Bro for suck sake pic.twitter.com/ToPqe64uag — Millslastname💅❤️🖤 (@mills44444) January 1, 2026 Most people hating Stranger Things 5 finale because they see others hating it and have no real opinion of their own #StrangersThings5 pic.twitter.com/x3CnumXMZD — 2x 🏆- DeepSeaTakes (@DeepSea_Takes) January 1, 2026 Love the finale or hate it, the Duffer brothers created the best TV series ever. For 10 years, they kept thousands of people glued to the screen with a multiple-rejected idea. Hard to match what Stranger Things achieved. A never-ending story for our heroes.#StrangerThings5 pic.twitter.com/Y96ddqTZlk — pola⸆⸉ (@arabvella) January 1, 2026 The Duffer brothers on Stranger Things finale As the gang heads back to the real world after defeating Vecna, they are confronted by real-world villains led by Dr Kay, who has been hunting both the real world and the Upside Down in search of Eleven and her sister, Kali. The group is caught at the gate just as they return from their mission. However, before Dr Kay can reach her, Eleven sacrifices herself by stepping back into the Upside Down moments before a bomb detonates. The story then jumps 18 months into the future. Mike is still deeply troubled by Eleven’s sacrifice but comes up with his own theory about what may have truly happened and that El is still alive and thriving. So what really happened? Speaking to Netflix, the Duffer Brothers addressed the ambiguous ending. “There are two roads that Eleven could take—one darker and more pessimistic, the other optimistic and hopeful. Mike is the optimist of the group and has chosen to believe in that story,” they explained. Ross Duffer added, “There was never a version where Eleven was hanging out with the gang at the end. We didn’t want to take her powers away—she represents magic and the magic of childhood. For the characters to move on and for Hawkins and the Upside Down to truly close, Eleven had to go away. We felt it was beautiful that they continue to believe in a happier ending, even without a clear answer.” Matt Duffer further noted, “If Eleven is out there, the most they can hope for is believing it’s true because they can’t be in contact with her. This was the best way to keep her alive emotionally, while allowing Mike and the others to find a way to move forward."
01 January,2026 07:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTransforming Jamie Campbell Bower into the nightmarish Vecna in Stranger Things 5 is a painstaking process that blends traditional makeup artistry with cutting-edge visual effects. Far from being a fully digital character, Vecna is largely created through practical effects, allowing Bower’s performance to remain at the heart of the terrifying transformation. A look at Bower's transformation Each shooting day begins extremely early, with the special effects team spending nearly seven hours applying layers of prosthetic makeup to Bower’s face, head, shoulders and hands. The prosthetics are carefully sculpted to resemble exposed muscles, burnt skin and decaying flesh, giving Vecna his raw, organic appearance. Every piece is custom-made and fitted to Bower’s body so that he can move naturally and convey emotion despite the heavy makeup. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lone Pine Film (@lonepine_film) To make Vecna appear more imposing, additional padding is added around the shoulders and torso, along with subtle lifts in the footwear to increase Bower’s height. His body is wrapped in a specially designed suit that serves as the base for both physical textures and later digital enhancements. This suit allows the makeup team and VFX artists to work together seamlessly, blending real materials with computer-generated details. All about the character Vecna While much of Vecna’s look is achieved practically, CGI plays a crucial role in enhancing the character. Digital effects are used to add creeping vines, pulsating textures and unnatural movements that would be impossible to create physically. These elements are layered over the practical makeup, ensuring the character feels alive and unsettling rather than artificial. The extensive makeup significantly influences Bower’s performance. Restricted by the weight and texture of the prosthetics, he adopts a slower, more deliberate movement style that adds to Vecna’s menacing presence. Even small details, such as the glossy finish on the skin, are carefully applied to create a wet, disturbing effect under the show’s lighting. The result is a frighteningly realistic villain brought to life through patience, endurance and collaboration. By combining hours of hands-on makeup work with advanced visual effects, Stranger Things 5 continues to raise the bar for on-screen creature design, making Vecna one of television’s most memorable antagonists.
01 January,2026 05:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter a month and three volumes later, we finally have the complete picture of peace being restored in the small town of Hawkins in Stranger Things. The gang manages to shut the Upside Down for good after killing Vecna, the enemy who had terrorised their lives. Thankfully, all our favourite characters survive the murky, life-threatening situations. But the biggest question remains- what happened to Eleven? The climax explained As the gang heads back to the real world after defeating Vecna, they are confronted by real-world villains led by Dr Kay, who has been hunting both the real world and the Upside Down in search of Eleven and her sister, Kali. The group is caught at the gate just as they return from their mission. However, before Dr Kay can reach her, Eleven sacrifices herself by stepping back into the Upside Down moments before a bomb detonates. The story then jumps 18 months into the future. Mike is still deeply troubled by Eleven’s sacrifice but comes up with his own theory about what may have truly happened. During a Dungeons & Dragons game, he tells his friends that he believes Kali did not actually die and instead cast an illusion spell in the Upside Down, giving Eleven enough time to escape. While everyone thought they saw Eleven at the gate, Mike believes she fled through the tunnels so her friends could remain safe. He also imagines Eleven living peacefully in a faraway town, surrounded by waterfalls, just as they once dreamed. The Duffer brothers on Stranger Things finale So what really happened? Speaking to Netflix, the Duffer Brothers addressed the ambiguous ending. “There are two roads that Eleven could take—one darker and more pessimistic, the other optimistic and hopeful. Mike is the optimist of the group and has chosen to believe in that story,” they explained. Ross Duffer added, “There was never a version where Eleven was hanging out with the gang at the end. We didn’t want to take her powers away—she represents magic and the magic of childhood. For the characters to move on and for Hawkins and the Upside Down to truly close, Eleven had to go away. We felt it was beautiful that they continue to believe in a happier ending, even without a clear answer.” Matt Duffer further noted, “If Eleven is out there, the most they can hope for is believing it’s true because they can’t be in contact with her. This was the best way to keep her alive emotionally, while allowing Mike and the others to find a way to move forward."
01 January,2026 04:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn December 31, Netflix released the final episode of the Duffer Brothers web series Stranger Things. The app gave up on followers even as they curled up at home to watch the over two-hour episode that concluded a ten-year odyssey, which led to a meme frenzy on X (previously Twitter). Better still? This was what some fans had anticipated. Fans express rage on social media Many fans posted things like, "Wanna bet Netflix crashes again?" on X prior to the Stranger Things finale's release on Netflix on New Year's Eve. and "I beg you, Netflix, don't crash." However, they weren't so fortunate since, as was to be expected, the app briefly failed as soon as they logged in to watch the show. "Bro, Netflix crashed once more! A fan posted a screenshot of the problem they were getting on X and wrote, "Strangers Things 5 WSQK." Another person added, "Waking up since two in the morning just to watch Netflix crash unreal craze stranger Things finale." A disgruntled user posted a GIF of someone repeatedly striking a desk along with the caption, "NETFLIX CRASH OF COURSE IT DID," in response to the crash. Waking up since 2 am just to watch Netflix crash unreal craze stranger Things finale pic.twitter.com/cM0EYLCWOk — pill of billl (@Igprincex89) January 1, 2026 One fan even offered a Stranger Things-related explanation, saying, "Netflix crashed for users due to the Stranger Things 5 finale." Vecna only broke the Netflix login page, not the entire world. Perhaps the Wi-Fi is better on the Upside Down. In any case, happy New Year. "Everyone rushing to Twitter after Netflix crash," a fan joked while posting a GIF of someone sprinting. did netflix just crash pic.twitter.com/e1wQ0qR7Dk — new year’s eva ⭑ 🎆 (@alliumhater) January 1, 2026 One of the fans posted a GIF of the famous chef screaming, "Get your **** together," along with the caption, "Stranger Things 5 great seven minutes behind cause y'all wanna crash the app," dragging Gordon Ramsay into the fracas with Netflix. Watch Stranger Things on Netflix. This is not the first time Stranger Things has caused the app to crash; it did so when Season 5 Volume 1 originally came out. All about Stranger Things The first season, which was produced by Duffer Brothers for Netflix, debuted on the platform on July 15, 2016. Three episodes of the fifth and final season were published in November and December of 2025, with the finale airing on December 31. The show uses nostalgia for the 1980s to tell the tale of Eleven, a young girl with psychokinetic talents, who opens the door to the Upside Down, a dangerous dimension.
01 January,2026 11:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent‘Subedaar’ ON: Prime Video This Anil Kapoor–starrer revolves around a retired Subedaar’s newly found civilian life, who is haunted by loss and is drifting away from his daughter. One reckless act opens old wounds and he must summon the warrior within to face a new kind of war — one that hits too close to home. Directed by Suresh Triveni, the series also stars Radhika Madan, Aditya Rawal, Saurabh Shukla, and Mona Singh. ‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’ On: Netflix This Neeraj Pandey series, set to stream from January 14, dives deep into the high-stakes world of smuggling networks and law enforcement, centering on customs officers battling criminal syndicates operating across borders. Emraan Hashmi plays Superintendent Arjun Meena in the show, also starring Sharad Kelkar, Zoya Afroz, and Amruta Khanvilkar, among others. ‘Search: The Naina Murder Case 2’ On: JioHotstar Konkona Sensharma returns as ACP Sanyukta Das with answers to the unanswered questions in the first edition, and possibly find who is the mole in the crime unit. The show will go on floors by April. ‘Panchayat 5’ON: Prime Video The new season will pick up after the dramatic election upheaval in Phulera, charting how the village reshapes under new leadership. The season will also explore Sachivji’s future and relationships while addressing lingering tensions and unresolved stories, all wrapped in the show’s trademark humour, warmth, and rooted storytelling. ‘Mismatched 4’ On: Netflix The season picks up after Dimple and Rishi’s emotional breakup, as they confront unresolved feelings while chasing their individual dreams. The final season promises closure, growth, second chances, and answers to whether love can survive ambition and time, and the bittersweet reality of growing up. ‘The Revolutionaries’On: Prime Video The series is adapted from Sanjeev Sanyal’s book, Revolutionaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom. The Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, and Gurfateh Pirzada-starrer is the story of brave young Indian freedom fighters, who believed that armed resistance was crucial to ending the British Raj in India. The series covers the story of their lives, sacrifices, and undying love for the country. ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 15’ Rohit Shetty will be back with the 15th season of this action-packed reality show with a new set of challenges, tasks, contestants, and a whole lot of banter. ‘Mahadev & Sons’ The new daily soap traces the journey of an orphan ostracised for marrying his master’s daughter, who grows into a fiercely protective father — bold in his choices and willing to go to any lengths for his family.
01 January,2026 08:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamNetflix has released the final trailer for the final episode of the final season of Stranger Things. The battle for Hawkins is far from over. Eleven and her friends prepare to face Vecna one last time as he unleashes the wrath of two worlds colliding on Hawkins. Titled 'The Rightside Up,' the finale is the eighth episode in the show's fifth and final season. Netflix released the first four episodes of Season 5 on Thanksgiving Day as Volume 1 and then the subsequent three episodes on Christmas as Volume 2. Stranger Things finale trailer out The official synopsis for the finale episode reads, “Stranger Things finale trailer out: Prepare for a final battle as worlds collide.” The trailer has left fans feeling nostalgic, as it begins with flashbacks of all the adventures that Eleven and her friends have had over the last five seasons. The focus shifts to an emotional Jim Hopper, who, in a voiceover, inspires Eleven to fight one last time, for the sake of her friends, the world, and for the days that await them after all of this is over. This sets the tone for a showdown driven as much by emotion as spectacle. A clip shows the group entering the Hawkins lab inside the eerie and dark Upside Down, and the subsequent attacks they face as they try to rescue Holly and the other children. Eleven enters Vecna’s mind to kill him, and possibly score some of the deaths. A clip of Dustin crying and looking distraught while being pulled away by a soldier has given rise to speculation about Steve's death, since they share the closest bond in the show. The final line of the trailer is “Let’s end this, Kid,” spoken by Hopper to Eleven, hinting at the epic battle between Vecna and all the characters of the show. The finale picks up from where Volume 2 concluded, where Max (Sadie Sink) reveals Vecna's plan to merge the world with a parallel dimension on the other side of the Upside Down. Vecna, disguised as Henry Creel, makes his victims join hands in a spellbinding seance as they are transported to the Abyss. Who dies in the finale? So far in the series, none of the main characters have died. However, the finale trailer hints at the possibility of Steve and Hopper dying. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Matt Duffer, one of the creators of the show, tentatively refuted the possibility. He explained that the team did not want to introduce a twist just for the sake of shocking or disturbing fans, comparing it to the Red Wedding in Game of Thrones' season 3 finale. "It’s not Game of Thrones. It’s just a very different type of show than that. There’s not going to be a Red Wedding situation. I think some things happen in the finale that are very surprising, but we’re not trying to shock or upset anyone. I hope by the time people get to the end of the finale that it just feels like there’s something inevitable about what happens, and that it doesn’t feel painful but feels satisfying. We’ll see." Touching upon Steve's fate briefly, he added, "But as for Steve’s fate. I don’t know. I can’t say. It would be the next logical step. He keeps getting beaten up more and more. The only way we could take it further is death." The final episode will stream at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix on New Year's Eve, Wednesday, December 31. The final episode has been slightly extended and will now run for two hours and eight minutes, up from the previously announced two hours and five minutes.
31 December,2025 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhen a project creates an impact, you’d expect everyone to be thrilled and eagerly waiting to dive right into another season. However, in a chat with mid-day, Karan Tacker — who has recently starred in Amazon MX Player’s Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery — admits he is actually terrified that the horror biopic, based on Abhirup Dhar’s book Ghost Hunter Gaurav Tiwari: The Life and Legacy of India’s Foremost Paranormal Investigator, might be renewed for another season. After laughing it off (but only slightly), he tells us why the show ranks among the bravest decisions of his career and his eerie brushes with the paranormal. Excerpts from the interview: Before the show, did you know about Tiwari?No, I actually didn’t. So when this show was offered to me, I did exactly what [anyone would] do — I went online and quickly looked up who Gaurav Tiwari was, because I didn’t want to look stupid. I was genuinely blown away when I read his story. From the very beginning, I was extremely kicked about the concept of the show. Karan Tacker as Gaurav Tiwari Wasn’t it risky to open with Tiwari’s death scene?In Hindi cinema, you never ideally show your protagonist dead from the first frame. But we wanted to take that cold-open strategy to tell people exactly what they’re getting into and rope them into the story instantly. It was a punt we took as a team, and it paid off. Did working on this series strengthen your belief in the paranormal?I’ve always believed there is life after death and have always been curious about it. I’ve read many books, met people who write [about paranormal things] and connect with the other side. I never dived too deep into it before because it felt like a dark hole. But after the show, the intrigue has become a part of my reality. Had this been fiction, my mind would work differently. We’ve seen documented footage, real sightings, and knowing Gaurav was celebrated globally makes everything feel very bona fide. While promoting the show, I went to a haunted site and did a real séance with a paranormal investigator. I don’t know where I got the guts to do it, but it was surreal. I didn’t sleep for a week after that. We even experienced strange things on set in Madhya Pradesh when we were shooting in a rundown bungalow like when seven set-up cameras glitched together, batteries of phones and cameras got drained, and a massive tree crashed onto an ambulance. There were moments that genuinely shook us. Gaurav Tiwari Did shooting the show emotionally or psychologically disturb you?Absolutely. This has been the most disturbing experience of my life as an actor. Knowing this is a real person’s story, knowing he died mysteriously, knowing he claimed something latched onto him — that really stayed with me. I had sleepless nights after seeing real footage. A big part of me is happy that it’s done because it was really torturous. Also, shooting 40 nights in isolated, funky locations is not easy. I’m almost afraid there is going to be a season two. The show uses strong background music and sound effects. Was that deliberate?Yes. Background music (BGM) is essential. Even in theatre during Shakespeare’s time, music supported the narrative and emotions. You need to balance creativity with mass connect. India’s main audience sits outside metros, so you have to simplify things and also spoon-feed a bit. The first two episodes went through 22 edits just to get the tone and pacing right. Pic/iStock Was this the riskiest role of your career?Yes, absolutely. This was the biggest risk I’ve taken. People don’t always accept you when you move away from heroic roles. Either it was going to land or completely fail. Thankfully, it worked. When you look back at your journey, how do you see your career now?I’ve really enjoyed my career. Things didn’t move as fast as I would’ve liked, but it’s been fulfilling. I wasn’t a trained actor; I didn’t come here to become one. I come from a business family. I did odd jobs [including] flying as a cabin crew. Acting happened by chance. I took a six-to-seven-year break from TV because I wanted to do only something that genuinely pushed my career. OTT changed everything. From Special Ops to Khakee: The Bihar Chapter to Bhay, I feel fortunate to have found diversity in my work. My aim now is to do one or two powerful projects a year, and I’ll be happy with that. Who is Gaurav Tiwari? He was India’s most prominent paranormal investigator and founder of the Indian Paranormal Society. He dedicated his life to studying and investigating haunted locations worldwide. His death in July 2016 remains mysterious. He was found in his Delhi home, with a mark around his neck. The police cited asphyxia due to hanging and suggested depression, but his family and followers believe something “unseen” may have been responsible.
30 December,2025 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamAre comedians actually artificial intelligence in human form? Once more, Sunil Grover is causing a stir by perfectly capturing the appearance and demeanor of Aamir Khan. Grover, who is well-known for his accurate portrayals of Shah Rukh and Salman Khan, has once again won over admirers with his amazing ability to imitate Bollywood's meticulous superstar, proof that imitation truly is the purest form of flattery! Sunil Grover transforms into Aamir Khan Sunil appeared as Aamir in a recent episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show. He entered sporting red slacks and a printed kurta. He wore glasses and a hairband. At one point, admirers thought Sunil was Aamir because of how much he resembled him. He then asked guest Kartik Aaryan in jest about Aamir's marriage. He asked, 'Shaadi hogayi tumhari?' To which, host Kapil Sharma replied, "Unki nahi hui." To which, Sunil who was in disguise of Aamir, replied, "Avi ek bhi nahi hui?" (Not even one marriage?) Netizens reacts to his mimicry A commenter said, "Sunil Grover as Amir Khan in the great Indian Kapil show," after witnessing Sunil portray Aamir. When it comes to comedy and get-up, he can easily outperform AI. Someone else chuckled, "Sunil Grover’s mimicry skills are way better than Kartik Aaryan’s copy-paste acting (sic)." "Sunil Grover can easily beat AI," someone else tweeted. The comedian and actor was referred to by some as a "chameleon." A perplexed spectator commented, "Ohh teri....I initially believed that Aamir was present. When I watched it again, I still believed it to be Aamir, but after reading the caption, I realized it was actually Sunil Grover. Kartik and Ananya Panday appeared as guests in a recent episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 4 to promote their film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. In the previous episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, Sunil Grover took the fans on a thrilling musical ride with Priyanka Chopra, Sunil's chak dhoom dhoom band came with a new single with Priyanka. Not only fans but even Priyanka seemed to enjoy the song and groove with fans. She even kept the jacket with her as souvenir.
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