In a recent video, comedian Bharti Singh, who gave birth to her second kid on December 19, disclosed that she was able to hold her baby for the first time two days after giving birth. When Bharti eventually had her baby in her arms, she was so overcome by the moment that she was unable to contain her cries. The comic offered her fans a first look at her baby boy, whom she affectionately refers to as Kaju, in the most recent video uploaded to her YouTube channel, LOL (Life of Limbachiyaa's), which she runs with her husband, Haarsh Limbachiyaa. Bharti Singh breaks down in tears Bharti revealed in the video that her newborn kid was being monitored for regular preventative examinations, which kept her hospitalized. Later on in her vlog, Bharti records a nurse carrying the infant to her room. When the comic finally received her son in her arms, she was clearly overcome with emotion. “So, finally Kaju is here. Haye kitna pyaara hai. Guys, abhi thode der pehle Gola and Haarsh ghar gaye hain. Agar ye thode der pehle aajata toh woh bhi mil lete (Oh, he is so adorable. Gola and Haarsh left for home just a while back. If he had come a little earlier, they would have met him too),” Bharti said with tears in her eyes. She then added, “Here is Kaju. He is healthy… Bhagwan kaare hamesha healthy rahe (May God bless him with good health always).” Later, she was seen kissing her baby boy and shared how overwhelming it felt to have him in her arms after the long wait. Bharti Singh shares an update on her baby Bharti further continued, “Finally, ye mere paas aa chuka hai. Bahut hi sundar, pyaara aur healthy baby hai, ekdum Gole ki tarah (Finally, he is with me now. He is very beautiful, cute, and a healthy baby, just like Gola)." The comedian closed the vlog by saying she wasn't sure who he looked like at the moment and that she will soon disclose her son's face. She even shared a heartfelt moment of her three special boys together.
24 December,2025 06:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelevision star couple Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim recently took to their social media account to share a romance-filled video of themselves. In the video, the actress is seen wearing an Indian salwar kameez with a winter coat over it and is seen lost in her own world and deep into her thoughts. Her husband, Shoaib, in the second half of the video, is seen holding her hands, their fingers intertwined, and letting his wife rest on his shoulder. For the background song, Dipika chose the hit retro song, Tera Mera Pyaar Amar, and for the caption, Dipika wrote, "Mera Sukoon". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dipika (@ms.dipika) For the uninitiated, Shoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakkar first met on the sets of their hit show Sasural Simar Ka, a decade ago, where they essayed the roles of husband and wife. Their on-screen chemistry gradually blossomed into real-life romance soon after. After dating for nearly five years, the couple got married in a Nikah ceremony on February 22, 2018, in Shoaib's hometown, Maudaha, near Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Post marriage, Dipika converted to Islam and adopted the name Faiza. Shoaib and his wife, Dipika Kakar, welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Ruhaan, on June 21, 2023. They announced the good news on social media, expressing immense gratitude. The couple welcomed their firstborn after five years of marriage. Despite public discussions around her conversion, the couple has stated that they remain unaffected by trolls and said that their relationship is based on mutual respect and understanding. Shoaib and Dipika are touted to be among television's most loved couples. Their regular YouTube vlogs offer a glimpse into their personal lives and have gained massive popularity with millions of subscribers. The couple often share videos of their two-and-a-half-year-old baby boy Ruhaan, and also give a glimpse into their day-to-day lives. 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
24 December,2025 12:31 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSTelevision actress Juhi Parmar has ticked another dream off her bucket list and visited Paris, France. The actress took to her social media account to share a transition video wherein she is seen standing right ahead of the iconic Eiffel Tower, located in the most romantic city in the world. She wrote, “Ticking another dream from the bucket list before 2025 gets over!! paris vacation travel traveler christmastime eiffeltower. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Juhi Parmar (@juhiparmar) The month of December seems to have filled the actress’s life with a lot of love and warmth. A few days ago, Juhi Parmar turned a year older and celebrated her special day with her loved ones. The actress had shared a lot of photos straight from her fun-filled birthday celebration. Juhi had captioned it as, “‘THIS WAS THE BEST BIRTHDAY EVER.’ Every year I wait to hear my daughter say this to me... and this time it was me feeling and saying so. My little one planned my day with so much love, care and attention to every tiny detail, and my heart has never felt so full. There is no feeling greater than watching your child celebrate ‘YOU’." She added, "To be celebrated by your child, to feel that pure, selfless love, is the greatest blessing of all. With my parents by my side, my daughter holding my hand, and love surrounding me, I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Grateful beyond words. Thank you, God, for showering me with the most beautiful blessings of life. blessed family love togetherness birthday.” In the photos shared by Juhi, the birthday girl was seen wearing a birthday sash, with her parents affectionately kissing her on her cheek. Her young daughter Samaira was also seen holding her mother’s hands while posing for the camera. Juhi and Samaira are extremely close to each other and are also seen taking trips to different destinations each year to spend some quality time. For the uninitiated, Juhi is a single mother and has been raising Samaira single-handedly for many years now. Juhi was earlier married to actor Sachin Shroff. The former couple, who got married in February 2009 in Jaipur, went separate ways, officially filing for a divorce in 2018. On the professional front, Juhi debuted in the Hindi GEC space with the series Woh. She was then seen in Choodiyan, followed by Yeh Jeevan Hai, and the first season of Rishtey. In 2002, Juhi got the major spotlight with her hit show Kumkum- Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan, where she starred alongside Hussain Kuwajerwala. Her character as Kumkum went on to become one of the most famous characters of Indian television. Juhi also went on to win the reality show Bigg Boss season 5. 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
24 December,2025 12:03 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSTelevision actress Munmun Dutta, known for playing the popular character Babita Krishnan Iyer in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, is soaking in the festive spirit far from home this Christmas, as she celebrates the season in Budapest, ticking off a dream from her bucket list. Sharing glimpses of her holiday on Instagram, Munmun revealed that celebrating Christmas in Europe had always been close to her heart. In the images, the actress is seen surrounded by twinkling lights in a bustling Christmas market. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ππππππ πππππ π§π»βοΈπ¦ (@mmoonstar) She even shared a string of images of herself wrapped up in a faux fur beige-hued overcoat and earmuffs. For the caption, she wrote: “And it’s Christmas in Budapest. My favourite time of the year. It was a long cherished dream to celebrate Christmas in Europe amongst beautiful lights, mulled wine, marzipans and of course biting cold weather.” “And I got to do that before this year ends. I could not be any more grateful and happy. munmundutta christmasishere budapest hungary,” she added. Talking about her show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, the sitcom is based on the weekly column Duniya Ne Undha Chasma by Tarak Mehta for the magazine Chitralekha. Produced by Asit Kumarr Modi, it is one of the longest-running television series in India. The series premiered on 28 July 2008. The series is set in Mumbai and follows the lives of the residents of Gokuldham Co-operative Housing Society, a diverse community with people from different cultural and regional backgrounds. Most storylines focus on an individual, a family, or sometimes the entire society as they encounter and resolve various problems. The characters frequently support one another and celebrate festivals together, highlighting their close-knit bond. A recurring theme centers on Jethalal Champaklal Gada, who often finds himself in comical situations and troubles, with brief moments of relief before new challenges arise. 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
24 December,2025 11:01 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBigg 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 correspondentADVERTISEMENT
