Mini Mathur is an Indian television host, actress, and model, known for her work predominantly in the Indian entertainment industry. She gained popularity as the host of the reality show ‘Indian Idol’, which aired on Sony Entertainment Television. Now reminiscing all those good old days, Mini has dropped pictures from the sets of her first ever day on TV sets as a host. While dropping the pictures Mini has written a heartfelt note. While recalling her first day Mini wrote,”January 1995. My first day on a TV set as a TV host. And the story goes like this. I was a fresh off the boat MBA, working with J Walter Thompson. I used to model part time those days and Doordarshan had just moved over for Zee TV, india’s first satellite channel. One day, out of the blue.. the now legendary @sanjoykroy called me in to audition for one of india’s first game shows -TOL MOL KE BOL. The first season had made @riturajksingh (RIP) wildly popular and he was moving to films. They needed new hosts and here I was.. in my lame office salwar kameez and permed hair. I didn’t think i would get picked and I had that “fresh post graduate” wala confidence so I wasn’t nervous one bit. But from the moment he called ACTION, I felt at ease. The camera was my friend, it never intimidated me. I could chat WITH it , not talk AT it. I was home.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mini Mathur (@minimathur) One of the pictures has baby-faced R Madhavan standing with her, while talking about it, she wrote, “My co host was to be this new, cute boy from Jamshedpur @actormaddy (we all know how THAT story went) And together we travelled the length of India making people guess the right price of things to win them. The most popular round was when contestants had to guess the price of the saree wore in each episode. My look was dictated by what the sponsor gave for that week and if my mothers jewellery matched it!! And my young happy skin needed no make up :)” She concluded the note saying, “TMKB was a great learning ground… I learnt how to modulate my voice, how to handle fans and compliments, how to catch my light, signed my first autograph … to be on TV those days was a BIG DEAL!! Sanjoy & Mohit are great foodies so in every city they took us to the best local restaurants.. i learnt SO MUCH about India from both of them. So I quit advertising and moved on to be a full time TV host. And boy do I have some Mad stories! Want more??”
07 May,2024 08:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelevision actress Arti Singh, who recently tied the knot with businessman Dipak Chauhan, on Tuesday gave a peek into her 'pehli rasoi', which is full of sweetness and love. The niece of Bollywood actor Govinda, Arti Singh took to Instagram and shared a string of pictures with her two million followers. The photos feature her wearing a bright red coloured ethnic suit, with a matching dupatta. She opted for minimal makeup, her hair tied in a bun with a gajra on it. Arti, who was the fourth runner-up in ‘Bigg Boss 13', accessorised the look with big golden earrings, and sported the sindoor and a mangalsutra. She is seen cooking a sweet dish in the kitchen and is posing for the lens. The post is captioned in Hindi: "Pehli Rasoi--mithaas aur pyaar se bharpoor #justmarried". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arti singh sharma (@artisingh5) She is currently seen in the show 'Shravani'. 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
07 May,2024 07:02 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSSinger-comic artiste Munawar Faruqui, who has announced his new song 'Dhandho', said that the song explores the themes of money and power. In collaboration with rapper Spectra, Munawar crafted the track with a lyrical structure showcasing street-style rap. Talking about the song, Munawar said: " 'Dhandho' is a Gujarati word which means business, so we have explored themes of money and power in our song. Reuniting with Spectra after four years, we have infused it with street-style rap, bold lyrics, and underground hip-hop." "Teaming up with Sez On The Beat and Spectra was an incredible experience. I’m excited to finally release this song, it’s my first since 'Bigg Boss 17', so it’s even more special. Can’t wait for everyone to experience it," he added. 'Dhandho' will hit the airwaves on May 10. 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
07 May,2024 07:02 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya on Tuesday took a flight to her hometown Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, saying she is 'off to vote'. Divyanka was accompanied by her husband, Vivek Dahiya, to cast her vote in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Taking to Instagram stories, the actress shared a video from the flight, wearing a blue chikankari kurta set. In the video, she can be heard saying, "Off to Bhopal to cast vote. Taking my hubby with me, he is my 'sehat ka rakhwala'." To which Vivek responded: "At your service, mam." In another video, Divyanka can be seen dressed up in a Barbie pink-coloured ethnic outfit, with her hair left loose and adorned with a pink bindi and matching lipstick. She accessorised the look with sunglasses. The 'Teri Meri Love Stories' actress said in the video: "Off to vote." The 39-year-old actress is currently recovering from a forearm fracture. On the work front, she last featured in 'Adrishyam' as Inspector Parvati Sehgal. It stars Eijaz Khan as Ravi Verma. The show is streaming on Sony LIV. 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
07 May,2024 07:02 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSComedian Bharti Singh shocked her fans after she dropped a vlog informing them about her hospitalization due to excruciating pain in the abdomen. As soon as this vlog was released, the comedian's fans flooded the comment section with wishes for a quick recovery. But now it looks like there is happy news for Bharti’s fans. After being discharged from the hospital, Bharti Singh is back on the sets of the Dance Deewane 4. Pictures from the set have emerged, showing Bharti dressed up in orange saree On Coming Back Home: After being discharged from the hospital, Bharti dropped a new vlog and gave a health update, saying, “I am very happy that I am finally going back home. I will finally see my son Gola and meet my family. However, the surgery is still left. There was an infection in the walls of the gallbladder because of the stone, but it is finally better and that is why I am getting discharged.” Bharti’s vlog about her son Gola Bharti posted an emotional vlog a few days ago from the hospital in which she said, "No mother, who has a young child, should stay away from them or be in the hospital. Haarsh informed me that he is playing and if he asks where Mom is, they say I am off to shoot! It is just a matter of a few days." She further added, “May you all always stay healthy, because I have a two-year-old child and I have not even stayed a single night without him and now… There are a lot of people at home, his grandmothers, and aunts, but not me. I am so sorry. Please pray for me that I recover soon and be with him.” Bharti’s hospitalization came days after she opened up about the toxic work culture in the TV industry. During a recent podcast on their YouTube channel, Bharti TV, Haarsh and Bharti were joined by ‘Silence’ movie stars Manoj Bajpayee and Prachi Desai. They discussed how TV actors used to work for hours without going home or sleeping. "I've seen directors and creatives suffer heart attacks and health issues due to sleep deprivation. People would drink tea, smoke, eat only set food, and suffer from acidity, but wouldn't be able to control it," Haarsh reflected.
06 May,2024 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMonths after television actor Rakesh Bedi was conned by a fake army man, his wife Aradhana fell for a cyber scam and lost Rs 4.98 lakh. As per reports she received a phone call where she was informed of money wrongly being transferred to her account. The person then asked her for an OTP to receive the payment. Aradhana realized that it was a fraudulent call and disconnected immediately but realized that the said amount was already siphoned off leaving her shocked. Rakesh has worked in several films and TV shows including 'Mera Damaad', 'Chashme Buddoor', and so on. As per ETimes, Aradhana took the matter to the cops. Mohan Patil of Oshiwara police said that the amount was deducted despite Bedi not sharing an OTP. The officials are currently investigating the matter. The incident comes months after her husband and actor Rakesh Bedi was conned of Rs 85,000. In January this year, Rakesh alleged that he was cheated by a purported army man when he attempted to sell his flat in Pune. According to a complaint lodged by Bedi, 69, with Oshiwara Police Station, the purported army man was one Aditya Kumar who had responded to an online ad for buying the actor’s flat. The accused called up Bedi claiming he was interested in buying the flat and the duo also agreed on the price of around Rs 87 lakhs. The prospective buyer, who also showed his identity card and other documents proving he was in the Indian Army, offered to pay from his ‘army account’ and asked Bedi to deposit Rs 85,000. Bedi fell for him as he had earlier sold one of his properties to genuine defence personnel without any hassles. Kumar even shared his account number with Bedi and sought a test transfer of Re 1, and after it was successful, asked to transfer Rs 50,000. Then he told the actor that he had transferred the amount back, but when Bedi said he had not received it, the accused gave evasive replies. He asked Bedi to transfer two amounts of Rs 25,000 and Rs 10,000 from his wife’s accounts which he did, but thereafter, the self-proclaimed army man Kumar stopped taking the actor’s calls. Realising that he had been cheated by the so-called army man, Bedi finally lodged a police complaint. (With inputs from IANS)
05 May,2024 12:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSony Entertainment Television is set to entice viewers with its upcoming show, ‘Pukaar Dil Se Dil Tak’, a compelling narrative of love, loss, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of Jaipur, where modernity blends with tradition, the show follows the lives of a mother and her two daughters, who are cruelly separated by a sinister plan. As fate would have it, the paths of Saraswati, Vedika, and Koel will unknowingly converge once again under unexpected circumstances and together, they must confront the forces who tore their family apart. The elegant Sayli Salunkhe has been roped in to play the lead as Vedika, a reflection of a modern young woman, who is independent, righteous, and determined. Her struggles with trust and guarded demeanor stem from past experiences, adding layers of complexity to her character. As a lawyer, Vedika's analytical mind often leads her to overthink situations, meticulously analyze potential risks, and prepare for the worst-case scenarios. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) Actor Sayli Salunkhe is excited to play Vedika in 'Pukaar Dil Se Dil Tak' and she said, “This riveting tale is surely going to keep the viewers gripped, as it did me when the story was narrated. The journey of a mother and her two daughters, marked by twists and turns, will unravel the mysteries of their past and they must rebuild the bond that was once shattered, making for a promising watch. It's the first time I'm portraying a lawyer, and her strong sense of justice is something I resonate with. What makes Vedika’s character and journey intriguing is how she will navigate her present and her past, all while fighting her own inner battles. As an actor, taking on new characters with different shades challenges me; every moment on screen is a journey of self-reflection and growth and I hope my fans support me in this new endeavour." 'Pukaar - Dil Se Dil Tak' is coming soon only on Sony Entertainment Television!
04 May,2024 06:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShivangi Joshi and Kushal Tandon were rumoured to be dating after working together on the TV show 'Barsatein Mausam Pyaar Ka.' Some reports even suggested they were considering getting engaged. However, both actors have denied these rumours, calling them unfounded. They addressed the speculation on their social media accounts, marking the first time they've spoken out about their alleged relationship. Shivangi Joshi and Kushal Tandon deny engagement rumours Seemingly reacted to the recent reports, Shivangi Joshi took to Instagram Stories to drop a cryptic post, which said, "I love rumours. I always find out amazing things about myself I never knew”. Her next post encouraged kindness. Kushal went for a more direct approach to address these rumours. "Yaar media wallloooo Ek bhath bathaooo, meri engagement horahiiii hain, our muje he nah pataaaaa?????? I am here in Thailand training my martial arts. Aisaaaa kaiseee karletheee Hoon aaap log, atleast thoro tho authentication news ki rahkaaaa Karoo mere bhai log? Ye apkeee source hain kaun (Hey media folks! Tell me something, I'm getting engaged and I don’t even know about it??? I'm here in Thailand training for martial arts. How do you guys do this? At least verify the news properly. Who are your sources anyway)?” He posted a picture training in martial arts to support his post! About the rumours Television actor Shivangi Joshi and Kushal Tandon who played the lead pair in the show 'Barsatein Mausam Pyaar Ka' are reportedly dating and were reportedly planning to take their relationship to the next level. 'Barsatein-Mausam Pyaar Ka' went off-air in February this year. It was a romantic drama that explored the clash of two headstrong individuals – Reyansh Lamba (played by Kushal) and Aradhna Sahni (played by Shivangi Joshi). Set in the milieu of a newsroom, this intriguing narrative saw the passionate duo lock horns as they found themselves entwined in a complex web of emotions. As per News18, Shivangi and Kushal fell in love on the sets of 'Barsatein’ and have been inseparable. The two are serious about each other and plan to make things official. “Shivangi and Kushal developed a liking for one another when they used to shoot for Barsatein. They are now dating and are serious with each other. They are also planning to get engaged soon,” said the source. “Both of them are very private people and therefore, want to keep their relationship away from the public eye. They might announce their relationship when they feel the time is right,” added the source.
03 May,2024 06:28 PM IST | MumbaiComedian and TV show host Bharti Singh has been hospitalised after she complained of severe stomach pain. Singh shared the news of her hospitalisation through a new vlog that she shot from her hospital bed. The doctors, she said, are currently working on treating the same. In the vlog, Bharti Singh explained how she first suffered excruciating pain in the abdomen but neglected it thinking it was a gastric problem. However, when the pain did not subside, Bharti then visited a doctor. She underwent tests and it was confirmed that she had stones in her gallbladder. In the vlog, she informs her fans from the hospital bed that she is looking visibly weak and says they have performed many tests to check whether it is a food infection or stones. "I am unable to bear the pain. There is a stone in the gallbladder. We felt it was high acidity, but that wasn't the case. The stone that is in the gallbladder has got stuck in a vein; as a result, I am unable to eat anything and I vomit,” she said. In the video, Bharti also gets emotional as she shares that she misses her two-year-old son Gola. She said that she is also not happy disturbing her relatives including her sisters, “I have asked Haarsh to come a little late at night as Gola sleeps by then. Or else he keeps looking for us both, Mummy and Papa. Gola is two years old, and I haven’t slept without him for even a single day. This is the first time, but I will get well soon,” she said before wrapping up the vlog. Bharti's hospitalisation comes days after she opened up about the toxic work culture in the TV industry. During a recent podcast on their YouTube channel, Bharti TV, Haarsh and Bharti were joined by 'Silence' movie stars Manoj Bajpayee and Prachi Desai. They discussed how TV actors used to work for hours without going home or sleeping. "I've seen directors and creatives suffer heart attacks and health issues due to sleep deprivation. People would drink tea, smoke, eat only set food, and suffer from acidity, but wouldn't be able to control it," Haarsh reflected.
03 May,2024 05:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentYou must have seen the clip of Neha Kakkar and Abhijeet Bhattacharya arguing while discussing the idea of singers performing at weddings. During the recent episode of Superstar Singer 3, Anuradha Padwal and Abhijeet Bhattacharya appeared as special guests where the latter was seen having an argument with Neha Kakkar, and the video of their argument is all over the internet. Netizens are siding with Neha on her stand. In the clip that is going viral, Abhijeet Bhattacharya was seen saying, “Koi bhi paisa diya or shaadi mey gaane lage, usme aukaat kum hojaati hai. Meri aukaat hai, mai bol deta hu, mai nahi gaunga. Duniya ki koi taakat tumhe khareed nahi sakti (Your reputation decreases if you sing at weddings. I had denied singing at weddings. No amount of money in the world can buy you).” After Abhijeet, Neha shared her opinion, stating, “Kaam koi chhota-bada nahi hota hai, mai sirf kehna chahti hu. Agar aapko shaadi mey bhi gaana padhe, aap please gaao. Agar aapko respect mil rahi hai, aapko koi pyaar se bula raha hai toh please jao. Shaadi mey gaana koi galat baat nahi hoti hai (There is no such thing as a small or big job. If you have to sing at a wedding, please do so. If someone is calling you kindly and affectionately, please leave. There is no harm in singing during weddings).” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Superstar Singer 3 (@superstar.singer.3) As soon as the video went viral, fans decided to share their opinions. One user wrote, “Aukat shadi mein gane se kam nhi hoti... Neha ma'am is right.” “Jokes apart! Hat’s off to Neha to have the courage to speak what she feels(which is right) in front of a senior artist. She spoke the right thing with respect,” commented the second fan. A third fan wrote, “Abhijeet Bhattacharya sir, how can you even make this statement? You sung in my uncle’s wedding many years ago. Yes, I can get the evidence where you performed in Khullar’s wedding in Ggn, Haryana.” About the reality show: Superstar Singer 3 is hosted by Haarsh Limbachiyaa and Neha Kakkar is the judge of the show. The young contestants are mentored by Pawandeep Ranjan, Salman Ali, Arunita Kanjilal, and Sayli Kamble among others.
03 May,2024 10:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn April 22nd, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Gurucharan Singh went missing. Since then, the police have been investigating the case. Now, a new report has emerged suggesting that Gurucharan Singh was not kidnapped; on the contrary, he has planned his own disappearance. According to News18, the police have shared that they feel Gurucharan has planned everything and has moved out of Delhi. A police officer was quoted saying, “He left his phone in the Palam area. We are trying to find [it], but it only makes it more difficult for us to trace Gurucharan Singh because this means that the phone is not with the actor. In the CCTV footage we recovered, he was seen moving from one e-rickshaw to another. It looks like he had planned everything and has moved out of Delhi.” Gurucharan Singh Missing Case Report: Four days after Gurucharan Singh went missing, his father filed a complaint, stating, “My son Gurucharan Singh, aged 50 years, left at 8:30 am on 22nd April to go to Mumbai. He went to the airport to catch a flight. He didn’t reach Mumbai, neither has he returned home, and his phone is not reachable. He is mentally stable, and we had been searching for him, but now he has been missing.” About the Gurucharan Singh Missing Case: According to a report by PTI, detectives from the Delhi Police Special Cell went to Gurucharan Singh's residence in Palam, Delhi, to investigate his strange disappearance. CCTV footage captured the actor walking across the street near Delhi airport with a backpack. The police disclosed that they obtained crucial leads regarding his whereabouts through technical analysis. Some earlier reports indicated that Gurucharan's health wasn't great before he disappeared. Apparently, he had high blood pressure and wasn't eating well. He even had some health check-ups done a few days before he went missing. Gurucharan Singh, known for playing Roshan Singh Sodhi on Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, left the show because of his father's health problems, prioritizing his family. Jennifer Mistry, Samay Shah, and Mandar Chandwadkar have reacted to the reports and have shown their concern for their former co-star.
03 May,2024 08:58 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
