Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna recently joined YouTube by starting his own channel. However, within just one day, the channel was taken down by the platform. Now, his YouTube channel has been restored and he is finally back. Gaurav Khanna's YouTube channel has been restored Gaurav took to Instagram to share the happy news with his fans. He uploaded a clip, informing his fans, "Hamara YouTube channel wapas aa chuka hai, wapas LIVE ho chuka hai and mujhe pata tha ki ye jarur hoga." He shared that it took some time for his team to recover the channel since many people are away due to Christmas and New Year's holiday season. The actor said, "Chuttiyan chal rahi thi Christmas & new Year ki, lekin uske baad bhi channel wapas aa chuka hai (sic)." The Bigg Boss 19 winner went on to promise his fans that they will get to see "unfiltered Gaurav" on his YouTube channel. As soon as he announced his on YouTube, fans began flooding the comment section with congratulatory messages. One fan said, "Gk wapas aa gaya, love you bhai (sic)," while another wrote, "Welcome Back winner Gaurav Khanna. Really excited for upcoming videos." In the post, Gaurav also thanked YouTube India for assisting him in restoring his channel. He also stated that during the days his channel was shut down, he did not stop filming vlogs, thus promising more videos in the coming days. Gaurav Khanna's YouTube channel was suspended On December 17, a Reddit user shared a screenshot of his first uploaded video on a thread titled, "What happened to Gaurav Khanna's official YouTube channel. Can't find it anymore (sic)." The user noted that Gaurav’s channel could not be found on YouTube, while searching for the video displayed the message, "This video is no longer available because the YouTube account associated with this video has been terminated (sic)." Many users speculated that the account was taken down, probably due to the massive surge in followers. One user wrote, "It happened due to artificial traffic and bots... Likely because i have seen new accounts with more subs in a day than him so yes its artifcial and curated ... Youtube terminated his account (sic)." while another user noted, "It happens when there is an instant increase in the number of subscribers. Its quite common, happens to most of the celebrities. His team can get it back (sic)."
23 December,2025 04:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Hina Khan has been extremely vocal about her cancer journey. During her recent appearance on the podcast "All About Her" hosted by Soha Ali Khan, the Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress opened up about her challenging journey with cancer treatment. Hina revealed that there were both good and bad days for her during her chemotherapy treatment. She said that she used to take chemo every three weeks, out of which she used to be in a lot of pain for the first week, while she used to focus on enjoying her life to the fullest in the remaining two weeks. When Soha inquired about her Cancer journey, Hina revealed, "It was tough, it was very tough, those days were extremely, extremely tough. So every patient is given a gap of around a week between the first and the second chemotherapy, for some it is even three weeks, depending on the diagnosis." Opening up about her experience, she added, "So in my case, I used to take chemotherapy every three weeks. So, my first week used to be extremely hard, so painful, I used to get a lot of pain in my nerves, but the rest of the two weeks were fab. During that time, I have traveled, I have done everything." The Bigg Boss 11 contestant shared that it is all about the perspective. She is of the opinion that if we are facing hardships in one aspect of life, we should make the most of the rest of our time. She added, "It's the way you look at it. People, as soon as they are diagnosed with something, they think their life is over, but it is not. I used to think the same way, but as soon as I started experiencing, I realized that even if there is a side of life which is bad and devastating, there are good days too when you live a normal life with your loved ones, with so much love around". "Even if it is not treatable, and only manageable, we will manage it," concluded Hina. 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
23 December,2025 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSInfluencer and reality show star Uorfi Javed left everyone concerned after she revealed being at a police station in the early hours of December 22, 2025. While the reason was initially unknown, she has now shared details. Uorfi recounts the frightening incident at 3 am when two men rang her doorbell and refused to leave. She even filed a complaint. Uorfi Javed shares her ordeal While speaking with ETimes, Uorfi Javed recalled, “Someone kept ringing my doorbell for about 10 minutes. When I went out to check, a man was standing outside asking me to open the door and insisting on being let in, while another was standing at the corner. I told him to stop the nonsense and leave, but he refused to go. It was only when I warned him that I would call the police that he finally left." “These men claimed they were politically connected and behaved as if they could do anything," she said. Uorfi also claimed that the situation escalated after the police arrived. “We called the police, but they misbehaved with us and with the police. They were rude and kept saying, ‘nikal nikal.’ They denied everything," she said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uorfi (@urf7i) “When someone comes at 3 am and asks a girl to open the door and then refuses to leave, it is scary. Especially when girls are living alone, situations like this can be terrifying," said Uorfi. She also said that she has approached her housing society regarding the safety lapse. “I have submitted a written complaint because I do not feel safe. I want to know what action will be taken against them," she said. Yesterday, Uorfi shared photos from a police station in Mumbai and wrote, “It’s 5 am and I’m at the police station. I had the scariest experience of my life. My sisters and I have not slept a minute." Her sister, Dolly Javed, re-shared her Instagram story and wrote, “F**king scariest shit ever. I THOUGHT BOMBAY WAS SAFE???!!!! This is my freaking second experience feeling disgusted and unsafe in a week. IN A WEEK PEOPLE." About Uorfi Javed Uorfi rose to fame after participating in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss OTT in 2021. Most recently, she was a part of the Karan Johar-hosted show, The Traitors. She will be seen as a Mischief Maker in the upcoming season of Splitsvilla.
23 December,2025 09:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShilpa Shinde calls it “destiny” that she is reprising her role in Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain 2.0, nine years after she had an acrimonious split with the channel, &TV, and left the show. But in the interim, the actor was a regular viewer of the comedy that saw Shubhangi Atre step into her role of Angoori Bhabhi alongside Aasif Sheikh, and Rohitashv Gour. “I never felt any jealousy or drew any comparisons between her [Atre] and myself. I always thought to myself, ‘Bhabhiji toh main hi hoon. Chalo, aap kar lo.’ It’s been almost 10 years but wherever I go, I am still called Bhabhiji,” says Shinde. Even as she looks forward to replicating the show’s success with the 2.0 version, the actor reflects on the bitterness that had marked her exit in 2016. She had accused the makers of mentally torturing her, while the production house, Edit II Productions, had sent her a legal notice accusing her of breach of contract. Shinde recalls that “some people” in the channel tried cashing in on her character’s success. “At that time, every show except ours had flopped. So, these people wanted to exert control on our show. They tried to gain publicity for the channel through me. They sent me to a TV award ceremony in my character’s outfit! Whether from the channel or other authorities, the bottomline was to control me.” To Shinde, the episode taught her an important life lesson. She recounts, “Even after giving everything to the show for a year, I was completely sidelined. A lot of misunderstandings were created. I took this experience as a lesson, it showed me the real [nature] of people. I didn’t have any complaints with my co-stars. There were people claiming that I had left Bhabiji… for another show. No one knew the reality.”
23 December,2025 08:06 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaIt’s that time of year when fairy lights twinkle, hot chocolate flows, and gifts spill out of stockings. ’Tis the season to be jolly, and we’re getting into the spirit with timeless Christmas classics taking over our screens. At the top of our festive watch-list is ‘Klaus’ (2019), the heart-warming hit that bagged the Best Animated Film honour at the 73rd British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) and earned a nomination at the 92nd Academy Awards. So, mid-day caught up with a few stars to discover their favourite Christmas films — and why these festive gems make the perfect watch on December 25, whether you’re curled up with family, friends, or that special someone. Kunal Kapur; (right) A still from ‘Home Alone’ Chef Kunal Kapur, who is set to judge the new season of MasterChef India, shares that Home Alone (1980) is his all-time favourite film. He says, “It has always been special to me because it’s the ultimate family movie. It about being together during the Christmas season. There are times when we have differences between siblings or within our extended families, and we may not always feel aligned with them, but the moment they go missing, you realise how much [they] matter and how much you love and adore them. The film also brings out all the innocence and naughtiness of childhood. For me, the movie symbolises family, harmony, love, and the joy of rekindling bonds with your loved ones.” Ranveer Brar; (right) A still from ‘Dunston Checks In’ While Home Alone remains an all-time favourite for many, including Neha Dhupia, MasterChef India judge Chef Ranveer Brar says, “One of my favourite Christmas movies of all time is Dunston Checks In [1996]. I think it’s one of those movies you can sit and watch with the entire family and share light moments of laughter. I think that’s what makes life special.” Shubhangi Atre; (right) A still from ‘The Holiday’ Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain actor Shubhangi Atre has two films on her “To Watch on Christmas” list — The Holiday (2006) and The Noel Diary (2022). “Both movies touched my heart. The Holiday, especially Kate Winslet’s [track], is very inspiring. It is a wonderful film about finding yourself and making a comeback in life. When you accept your weaknesses and still achieve success, it gives you a lot of strength. That’s why this film means so much to me.” This December is extra special for Atre because her daughter is flying down from the US, where she is studying Astrophysics, to celebrate the festival with her family. “I will definitely spend quality time with her. I will become Santa Claus for my daughter and make sure she feels all the love and joy,” adds the actor. Kunwr Vikram Soni; (right) A still from ‘Last Christmas’ Back home in Rajasthan, Kunwar Vikram Soni is making his list of films to watch this season, and at the top sits Last Christmas (2019), starring Emilia Clarke. “While growing up, we watched a lot of Christmas films that made us believe in miracles. But as we got older, we stopped believing in magic and miracles. This film, released just before COVID hit, somehow gave me hope and helped me keep believing in new beginnings and miracles,” shares the actor. Kanwar Dhillon; (right) A still from ‘The Polar Express’ Kanwar Dhillon’s Christmas plan is already fixed if he is not shooting for the daily soap Udne Ki Aasha. After visiting Mount Mary and enjoying time at the Bandra night market, he plans to join friends for a Christmas house party. “I’ve always loved the concept of The Polar Express [2004], where a young boy takes a magical train journey to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. I have very fond memories of watching that film — in fact, I’ve seen it two or three times. It’s a beautiful story, and the way it was made is truly mesmerising and exciting. I personally like that film a lot,” says Dhillon. Neha Dhupia; Prajakta Koli; A still from ‘Christmas at the Chalet’ Neha Dhupia, dressed in all green, says the festive season began much earlier for her. She cites Home Alone as one of her favourite films, and Prajakta Koli agrees. “I am a sucker for Netflix’s Christmas movies like Christmas at the Chalet [2023]. I already know what is happening, but I will still sit down and binge-watch all those movies,” says Koli. Dhupia adds to the conversation, saying, “The moment you watch those Christmas movies, you wish my Christmas looked the same.”
23 December,2025 07:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamBigg Boss 19's runner-up Farrhana Bhatt recently appeared on Farah Khan's cooking vlog. During the episode, the two were seen discussing Bhatt's journey in Bigg Boss 19. During one of the segments, Farah went on to defend the season's winner Gaurav Khanna amid Farrhana's criticism. Farah Khan defends Gaurav Khanna Farah asked Farrhana if she had gone to Gaurav Khanna's party, to which the latter replied that she couldn't because of a face allergy she had after coming out of Bigg Boss 19 house. Farah replied, "Avi GK se allergy hai isko." Farah then defended Gaurav, saying he was not 'faking' himself inside the house. She said, "Everyone said he's faking and all, but I think he is like that only. Wo fake nahi kar raha tha (sic)." Farrhana did not make any comment about the same and instead agreed to what Farah was saying. Farah went on clarify that Gaurav was the same during his stint on Masterchef and how "everyone used to get irritated with him." Farrhana shared a clip of her appearance on the show with the caption, "Finally I got to show my OG cooking skills with my beautiful lady TheFarahKhan." What Farrhana Bhatt said For the unversed, Farrhana and other contestants in Bigg Boss 19 had accused Gaurav of allegedly faking his personality. They claimed that the Anupamaa actor was trying to portray a good image on the show. During the show, Farah also brought up one of the most discussed moments of the season, the episode wherein Farrhana shredded Neelam Giri’s letter. Farah asked Farrhana how she remained composed despite facing collective anger from the fellow contestants. Explaining her mindset during the incident, Farrhana said, “I was calm. Sab log itna overacting kar rahe the mujhe maza aa raha tha. Itna achha dikhne ke liye koi aisa kar sakta he? Woh mujhe wo trigger nahi kar rahi thi kyuki mujhe pata tha ki maine kuch galat nahi kiya (Everyone else was overacting too much, and I was thinking why they would do this to look good on screen? I was not triggered because I knew I was right in my decision)."
22 December,2025 08:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentStar comedian Bharti Singh embraced motherhood for the second time. She welcomed a baby boy on December 19. Taking to her vlog, the actress explained how her water suddenly broke and how she had to rush to the hospital early in the morning. In the video, Bharti opens up about the shock of her water breaking, her anxiety, and the whirlwind of emotions as she and husband Haarsh Limbachiya rushed to welcome their new baby. Bharti Singh on feeling scared before delivery Bharti, in her vlog shot just before her delivery, can be heard saying, “It’s 6 in the morning, and everything is suddenly wet. I called the doctor, and he said that my water bag that has the baby has burst and that I need to go to the hospital immediately.” “I was fixing the baby bag last night, and now I am really scared. I can’t understand anything. I am packing my bag and getting ready to go to the hospital. I have woken everyone up,” said Bharti as she broke down in tears and looked visibly anxious. “I was feeling uneasy since last night, but I couldn’t understand what was happening. In the morning, I was shocked. I was shivering. My clothes are wet, my bedsheet is wet, and we are heading to the hospital. I don’t know what will happen next—to me or Haarsh. I wanted to share my feelings with you. Please pray that everything is fine,” she further added. Further in the video, Haarsh was seen rushing Bharti to the hospital. Their elder son, Gola, aka Lakshya, was also seen accompanying them. About Bharti and Haarsh The baby boy is the latest addition to the Limbachiya family and has come three years after the arrival of their elder son, Gola. Haarsh took to Instagram to share that they have been blessed with a baby boy for the second time. “Limbachiya and sons, again it’s a boy,” he wrote in the caption. A few months ago, Bharti and Haarsh had taken to their social media accounts to announce their second pregnancy with an adorable post. The post read, “We are pregnant again.” On the work front, Bharti was last seen in Laughter Chefs 3. However, as she is on maternity leave, Arjun Bijlani has replaced her as host.
22 December,2025 09:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday are currently busy promoting their forthcoming romantic entertainer, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, which is scheduled to reach the cinema halls on December 25 during Christmas. The duo landed on the sets of the game reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati to promote the film. Just like the audiences, host and superstar Amitabh Bachchan also struggled to get the title of the film in one go. However, the actor in him did not give up and gave multiple retakes until he got it right. Amitabh aces tongue twister Giving the netizens an insight into the backstage fun the two ended up having with Big B, Kartik and Ananya dropped a video where the legendary actor is trying really hard to pronounce the name of their film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. Amitabh was seen practising the title like a tongue twister, while Kartik and Ananya tried to help. When Big B finally ended up getting the long title of their movie right, the three rejoiced with a "Yeahhhh". Posting the fun clip on social media, they captioned the post, "Keh diya na ! Bas !! keh diya 25th December TuMeriMainTeraMainTeraTuMeri (sic)." Ananya took to the comment section to take credit for the caption of the post which is a reference to Amitabh's film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan) Ananya Panday on KBC and family time During the episode, Ananya revealed how her presence on the show is probably a result of her family's manifestation. Sharing that her family has been obsessed with Kaun Banega Crorepati ever since it first aired back in 2000, Ananya was heard saying, “When my grandparents come from Delhi, we have a special ritual at home that from Monday to Friday, we sit with them and watch KBC. The whole family sits together and watches the show.” As Big B chimmed in, saying, “And when they leave?” Ananya replied, “No, I watch it.” “I think it wasn't just my dream; it was the collective dream of the Panday family that at least one person should go to Kaun Banega Crorepati, and luckily, I was the first, and I made it," Ananya went on to share. For the unversed, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri marks Kartik and Ananya's second professional
21 December,2025 02:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBack in 2023, Mumtaz made an appearance on the popular singing reality show Indian Idol 13 with superstar Dharmendra. The episode made headlines as it marked a rare joint appearance of the duo. In a recent interview, Mumtaz opened up about her experience of appearing on the show, which also marked her first-ever appearance on television. Mumtaz on her TV appearance During an interview with Vickey Lalwani on his YouTube channel, Mumtaz revealed why she stays away from television and what made her come on Indian Idol 13. She revealed that her appearance came with a fee of Rs 18–20 lakh. Mumtaz said, “Even today, they call me on television. When I went on TV for the first time with Dharam ji and danced with him on the stage, that was the only time I went on television. And till now, they have contacted me over one hundred times, and I told them about my price… They said that people do it in Rs 3-4 lakh, so I told them that I can’t say anything for those people; that’s their wish. They can do it for free also, but this is my price. I have always been like that…. I did only one show, and I took Rs 18-20 lakh for that. They said they can’t pay me, and I haven’t done it; I don’t want to do it. Paisa pheko, tamasha dekho (Throw money, enjoy the show)!” During the same interaction, she also addressed reports of rejecting the film Seeta Aur Geeta because of low pay. She said, "Not just fees. But yes, that was also one of the reasons. But, Ramesh Sippy sahab was a big producer and director at that time, so he thought I might do it in Rs 2 lakh because he was a big producer. Every big producer has their own ego issues. But thankfully, I was getting so many films already that I didn’t feel this film would do anything special for me. So, things didn’t work out between us. But you see, Hema Malini did it na.” Mumtaz was one of the highest-paid actresses in the 1970s. Mumtaz pays tribute to Dharmendra After Dharmendra's death last month, Mumtaz dropped a series of pictures with the late superstar, paying tribute. She shared stills from their film along with a picture featuring Dharmendra, Anju Mahendru, Poonam Sinha, Jackie Shroff, Danny Denzongpa, Talat Aziz, and Mumtaz herself. She wrote, “Dharam ji, you were and you are always with us! May you rest in peace." Superstar Dharmendra passed away at the age of 89 on November 24. He was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital after reportedly complaining of breathlessness. After being administered the necessary treatment, Dharmendra was discharged on November 12 and moved to his Juhu home, where he continued his recovery. Dharmendra is survived by his first wife, Prakash Kaur, and their four children, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Ajeeta, and Vijayta, as well as his second wife, Hema Malini, and their daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol.
21 December,2025 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBhabiji Ghar Par Hain is one of the most popular shows on Indian television and has been on air for over a decade. The show’s lead female character, Angoori Bhabhi, was originally played by Shilpa Shinde in 2015. She exited the show within a year and was replaced by Shubhangi Atre, who went on to portray the character for nearly a decade. What Shilpa Shinde said about Shubhangi Atre Recently, Atre stepped down from the show, following which Shilpa Shinde returned to reprise the role. After her comeback, Shinde, in an interview with Telly Chakkar, remarked that Atre lacked comic timing. “Dekhiye, as an actor, maine us waqt bhi bola tha jab controversy chal rahi thi. Very frankly, usne kaam achha kiya hai. Achhi actress hai, but comedy sabke bas ki baat nahi hoti. Uske baad kisiko copy karna bohot mushkil hota hai, bohot pressure hota hai,” Shinde said. She further added, “Chahe main kitni bhi achhi acting kar loon, kisi actress ko copy karna ho toh wo copy ho jaati hai.” Sourabh Raaj Jain slams Shilpa Shinde Actor Sourabh Raaj Jain reacted strongly to Shinde’s remarks and indirectly criticised her via his Instagram Stories. Without naming anyone, he wrote, “A replaced actor entertained audiences for around 10 years and was loved throughout. When the first actor steps back into the same character she left 10 years ago and tells the media that the replaced actor lacks comic timing—no ma’am, it’s YOU who lack basic decency. IYKYK (sic).” Explaining why he shared the note, Jain added, “It’s for learning—for myself and like-minded people. Humility is what counts; everything else is transient (sic).” Shubhangi Atre on Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain exit Meanwhile, speaking about her decision to leave the show, Shubhangi Atre told Bombay Times, “I’m ending this replacement game now. When Shilpa left, it felt like she handed me a newborn baby. I raised it for 10 years and now I’m returning it to her with values and sanskars. I wish Shilpa and the entire team all the best for version 2.0. She’s a fantastic actor, and I’m genuinely fond of her.”
21 December,2025 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelevision actor Arjun Bijlani is all set to join Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment S3, stepping in as host during comedian Bharti Singh’s maternity break following the birth of her second child. Bharti, who has been a mainstay of the show, welcomed her baby boy recently, and producers decided to bring Arjun on board to keep the energy alive while she enjoys time with her newborn. Arjun Bijlani is back on Laughter Chefs 3 but as a host Arjun’s addition brings fresh excitement to a season already buzzing with celebrity personalities. Known for his versatile acting in hit shows like Miley Jab Hum Tum, Naagin, and his recent win with Rise and Fall, Arjun is expected to inject charm, humour, and competitive spirit into the high-energy culinary battles. Fans can look forward to his natural ease in navigating the show’s unpredictable mix of cooking challenges, pranks, and chaotic antics. Inside sources reveal that Arjun will take on Bharti’s hosting duties, guiding the contestants and interacting with celebrity participants while maintaining the show’s signature humour. With teams constantly plotting mischief mid-task, ingredients vanishing at critical moments, and last-second rescues becoming routine, his presence is expected to bring balance while keeping viewers entertained. All about Laughter Chefs' third season The show thrives on spontaneity, combining culinary creativity with laughter and playful banter. Arjun’s quick wit and experience in unscripted television make him well-suited to handle both the comedic and competitive aspects of the program. Sources say his rapport with other contestants, including Team Chhuri and Team Kaanta members, promises plenty of fun moments and memorable exchanges. Producers expressed excitement over the temporary hosting change, noting that Arjun’s charisma and energy will ensure the show continues seamlessly during Bharti’s absence. Meanwhile, Bharti Singh is enjoying her new role as a mother for the second time, with fans sending their love and congratulations on social media. With the combination of humour, chaos, and culinary creativity, Arjun Bijlani’s presence is set to elevate the entertainment quotient, ensuring that Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment S3 remains as engaging and lively as ever while Bharti cherishes precious moments with her newborn.
20 December,2025 07:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
