In a dramatic turn during the Bigg Boss 19 grand finale, Tanya Mittal was eliminated from the race and secured the 4th position, wrapping up one of the most heartfelt and emotionally compelling journeys of the season. Her exit left fans both proud and emotional, as many believed she was a strong contender for the top three. Tanya entered the Bigg Boss house as a soft-spoken yet expressive contestant who quickly won hearts with her honesty, vulnerability and sincerity. Throughout the season, she became known for speaking her mind without aggression, maintaining her dignity even in moments of intense pressure, and forming deeper emotional connections with housemates and viewers alike. Her growth arc was one of the highlights of Bigg Boss 19. From handling conflicts with maturity to standing up for herself during tough tasks, Tanya demonstrated remarkable strength. She managed to create an identity in the house without resorting to drama, earning respect from fellow contestants and a dedicated fan base outside. Though she was considered one of the favourites in the final stretch, especially after receiving strong support online, Tanya narrowly missed entering the top three. The voting margin during this phase of the finale was reportedly extremely tight, making her eviction a bittersweet moment. After her elimination, Tanya expressed gratitude to her supporters, saying she felt blessed to have made it so far and overwhelmed by the love she received throughout the season. Her family, friends and fans have been celebrating her journey, calling her one of the most genuine and relatable contestants Bigg Boss has showcased in recent years. Despite finishing fourth, Tanya’s run on Bigg Boss 19 is widely regarded as graceful, impactful and memorable. Her emotional transparency, strength under pressure and authentic personality have made her one of the standout faces of the season.
07 December,2025 11:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn one of the most unexpected twists of the Bigg Boss 19 finale, popular contestant and fan-favourite Amaal Mallik was eliminated from the show, securing the 5th position. His eviction has sent shockwaves across social media, especially because he was widely predicted to be one of the top contenders for the trophy. Amaal entered the season with a calm presence, a dignified attitude and an emotionally grounded approach that quickly won the admiration of viewers. Throughout the show, he maintained strong friendships, avoided unnecessary conflicts and focused on performing tasks with sincerity. His journey was marked by maturity and composure — qualities that set him apart in a house known for chaos and confrontation. Many believed Amaal’s consistent popularity and clean image would carry him into the top three, if not directly to the winner’s spot. Pre-finale polls and online discussions had even placed him as a frontrunner. Therefore, his exit at the 5th position became one of the most surprising moments of the finale night. According to the buzz, the vote difference between contestants at this stage was extremely narrow, and last-minute shifts may have altered the rankings. While Amaal’s fanbase expressed disappointment, several viewers also praised him for maintaining grace and class until his final moment on the show. After stepping out, Amaal reportedly shared that he was grateful for the experience and the overwhelming love he received throughout his journey. His elimination, though unexpected, highlighted the unpredictability that Bigg Boss finales are known for. Despite finishing fifth, Amaal’s stint on Bigg Boss 19 is being celebrated as one of the most dignified and inspiring of the season. Industry insiders believe the show has boosted his public reach even more, and he is likely to receive several new opportunities following his exit. As the finale continues and the top four battle for the trophy, Amaal Mallik’s graceful journey and surprising elimination remain one of the most talked-about highlights of Bigg Boss 19.
07 December,2025 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe much-awaited Bigg Boss 19 finale has finally started as fans, contestants, and makers are equally excited to draw the curtains on one of the most entertaining seasons of the show. As all eyes are on who takes home the coveted trophy, the finale episode promised to pack a punch with entertainment, music, dance, drama, and some bashing too. Salman Khan, the host, was seen calling out an ex-contestant of the season, Baseer Ali, for his remarks about the makers. Salman Khan bashes Baseer Ali During the Bigg Boss 19 finale, Salman Khan addressed Baseer Ali’s remarks made outside the show after the latter's eviction, firmly telling him that he had spoken against the makers, the format, and even Salman himself. The Battle of Galwan actor reminded him that if the show had chosen to highlight certain sensitive topics, such as remarks around Baseer’s sexuality or statements he made that were taken out of context, it could have caused far greater damage to his public image. Salman also highlighted that Bigg Boss gave Baseer a major platform, yet he chose to speak negatively about it. When Baseer defended himself, saying he spoke from the heart, Salman said that such bitterness only harms his own standing with production houses. Salman also added that Baseer had earlier complained about not receiving enough attention; however, that too doesn’t justify speaking poorly about the show. Ultimately, the hosed closed the topic by advising Baseer to be more sensible, as no production would want to work with someone who openly discredits the platform they’re part of. What Baseer had said Baseer expressed disappointment with Salman Khan, Baseer had told mid-day, “It kept happening again and again. In the beginning, with so many people in the house, I thought maybe I’d be guided later. But even by the 4th, 5th, and 6th weeks, I got no feedback. I felt maybe people weren’t saying anything wrong about me or were just doing their own thing. But when I came out and saw clips, I realised people like Pranit, GK, Mridul, Nehal, and Farrhana had said so much nonsense about me.” He added, “So many people said crass things about me, and Bigg Boss never took a stand. Salman Khan never raised the issue. I wasn’t informed on the show about what was being said. No one asked them why they made such comments. These things go against social norms — they’re unethical to say on camera, on a show like Bigg Boss. I felt like a lost goat in the house.”
07 December,2025 10:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Sonarika Bhadoria, best known for playing the female lead role of Parvati opposite Mohit Raina in the popular television show Devon Ke Dev Mahadev, recently announced the arrival of her first child with husband Vikas Parashar. The actress announced that she has entered a new and beautiful chapter of her life – motherhood, after welcoming a baby girl. Sonarika Bhadoria and Vikar Parashar welcome baby girl Sonarika and her husband, Vikas Parashar, welcomed their baby girl, on December 5th, 2025. She took to social media to share the exciting news with her fans. They shared a joint post including a monochrome photo of her and her husband holding the feet of their newborn. “5.12.2025 (Spakles emoji) Our sweetest most greatest blessing…SHE’S here and she’s already our whole world (sic)," the caption on the joint post read. Ever since she announced her pregnancy in September 2025, Sonarika has been sharing every step of her journey towards motherhood on social media. Recently, she shared a few images from her maternity shoot. In the post, the actress was seen flaunting her fully developed baby bump in black pants and a T-shirt. Along with some solo pics of the mom-to-be, the post also included a few pictures with the dad-to-be, Vikas, who joined Sonarika for some lovely couple photos. Sonarika Bhadoria and Vikar Parashar Sonarika tied the knot with businessman Vikas Parashar in February 2024, and the couple announced their first pregnancy in September this year. Sonarika took to her IG and uploaded some pictures from her maternity photoshoot, along with the caption, “Our greatest adventure yet." Wearing a white lace attire, Sonarika was seen posing against the scenic backdrop of the humongous sea with her husband. Sonarika made her television debut with the show Tum Dena Saath Mera back in 2011. However, she became a household name with her hit TV mythological drama Devon Ke Dev Mahadev. Sonarika has also been a part of Telugu films such as Jadoogadu and Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam. Following her stint in the movies, she returned to television with Prithvi Vallabh, Dastaan-E-Mohabbat Salim Anarkali, and Ishq Mein Marjawan. After her wedding, Sonarika decided to take a sabbatical from work, stepping away from TV. (With inputs from IANS)
07 December,2025 04:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelevision actress Dipika Kakar has opened up about one of the most vulnerable moments of her life, recalling the day she broke down in fear of a possible cancer diagnosis, and how her only prayer was to return healthy for her son Ruhaan. Dipika along with her husband Shoaib Ibrahim was speaking to actress Rashami Desai on her podcast Rashami Ke Dil Se Dil Tak on YouTube, an unscripted celebrity talk show produced by VidUnit. The duo shares how they evolved from co-stars and friends on the Sasural Simar Ka set to life partners and the actress’ cancer journey. Dipika Kakar opens up about the cancer journey Dipika shared: “That was the first time that I sat in the car, and I had to give Ruhaan to my mother as he was crying so much because I couldn't feed him. And I just broke down. At that moment, a prayer came from my heart that if it's cancer, I don't have a complaint. I just want to get better. I know you will make me better. And then we both broke down there.” She said that word itself is very scary for anyone. “I mean, if anyone is told that they have cancer, something breaks inside them. So that's why Shoaib and I did all the crying in that lobby. We both hugged each other and cried there. But after that, we both decided that we wouldn't cry anymore.” Dipika added: “She was like, we both felt that okay. Honestly, I have no complaints about not looking good or gaining weight or whether my hair will fall out. You know, throughout all of this, I always told him that I just want to come back fine and be here for Ruhaan.” Talking about her romance with Shoaib, she said that their bonding happened through songs. “We both would spend the whole day chatting with each other through songs. You know, in the morning I would get a line from a song from Shoaib, then I would think a little and reply with a line from a song as well. So songs have been a very prominent part of our relationship.” Reliving The Bigg Boss time, Dipika credited Shoaib and sister Saba for growing her Instagram from under 1M followers during her stint. Dipika Kakar recalls Bigg Boss 12 moments She also recalled the family week moment and said: “during family week when Shoaib had come to the Bigg Boss house, he had written a beautiful poem for me. So I started writing when Shoaib came into my life. Everyone’s family members had visited on the show and last was when Shoaib was supposed to come.” “Remembering him, I was narrating my poems to the fellow family members of Bigg Boss and just when my last verse of the poem ended, I heard Shoaib’s voice.” She called this connection beautiful, quoting his line: “Baat use ki hoti hai jisme koi baat hot hai.” Lightening the mood, Shoaib humorously opened up about his severe flight phobia during a post-Nach Baliye trip to Goa. He recalled it was their first time flying business class amid heavy July rains. The turbulence was so intense that glasses slid across the plane, and the aircraft lingered in the clouds for over 1.5 hours without landing. Shoaib described his panic vividly, gripping his seatbelt tightly and praying the whole time. What surprised him was that while he was in the panic situation, another couple in the next seat, expressed their love, romancing openly even in the shaky situation.
06 December,2025 06:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe grand finale of Bigg Boss 19, hosted by Salman Khan, is finally set to take place, and anticipation among viewers has reached its peak. The makers have officially confirmed that the much-awaited finale will air on 7 December 2025, bringing an end to one of the most dramatic and unpredictable seasons of the show. For audiences watching online, the finale will stream live from 9:00 PM IST on the designated OTT platform, while the televised broadcast will begin later in the night, around 10:30 PM IST, on Colors TV. The finale episode promises a packed evening filled with emotional journey videos, high-energy performances, and trademark Bigg Boss twists before the winner is finally crowned. All about the prize money After weeks of evictions, drama, alliances and sudden turns, the show has narrowed down its race to the top five finalists: Gaurav Khanna, Amaal Mallik, Tanya Mittal, Farrhana Bhatt and Pranit More. These five contestants will be competing for the prestigious Bigg Boss trophy along with a prize money amount estimated to be between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 55 lakh. Each finalist has built a strong base of supporters, making the final outcome even more unpredictable. Who will take the trophy? Social media has been buzzing with discussions, predictions and fan debates about who deserves to win the title this year. While various online polls and fan-based voting trends suggest that Gaurav Khanna may currently be leading as the season’s top contender, the competition remains extremely tight. With five strong personalities in the finale, the result could easily swing in any direction during the live voting segment. The Bigg Boss finale is known for memorable emotional moments, and viewers can expect heartfelt messages, nostalgic flashbacks and celebratory performances as the finalists look back on their journeys. As the tension builds, Salman Khan will eventually reveal the name of the contestant who managed to survive the game’s intense challenges, controversies and mental pressure to emerge as the ultimate winner. With fame, prize money and nationwide recognition on the line, the finale of Bigg Boss 19 is expected to deliver an explosive, entertainment-filled conclusion that fans won’t forget anytime soon.
06 December,2025 04:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelevision actress Sara Khan, known for her roles in popular shows such as Sapna Babul Ka... Bidaai, Preet Se Bandhi Ye Dori Ram Milaayi Jodi, and Sasural Simar Ka, tied the knot with Sunil Lahri's son, Krish Pathak, in a grand wedding ceremony. Several TV celebs were a part of the festivities. The duo performed 'Saat Phere' as well as 'Nikaah', confirming their union. The actress dropped a series of pictures from their special day. Sara Khan gets married to Krish Pathak Taking to Instagram, Sara shared pictures from her wedding ceremonies with Krish and wrote, "QUBOOL HAI se SAAT PHERE tak… Our love wrote its own script, and both our worlds said yes KriSa." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saaraa Khan (@ssarakhan) Sara took to Instagram Stories to post glimpses of her bridal look. She wore a stunning red lehenga adorned with gold zari work, paired with traditional gold jewellery. Krish complemented her perfectly in a matching red sherwani. Sara also posted multiple pictures from their reception, where she posed with friends such as Mrinal Navell, Deepshikha Nagpal, Tanaaz, and Sheen Savita Dass, among others. Earlier, pictures from their haldi ceremony had also gone viral. In the videos, Sara and Krish were seen dancing their hearts out. Sara wore a bright yellow lehenga paired with floral accessories. About Sara and Krish The actress got married to Krish on October 6 in a court ceremony after dating for one year. Sharing pictures, Sara wrote, “Sealed Together. Two faiths. One Script. Infinite Love..The signatures are sealed. ‘Qubool Hai’ Se ‘Saat Phere’ tak, the vows await this DECEMBER - Two hearts, Two cultures, One Forever.” After their court marriage, Saaraa shared a video addressing the negativity surrounding her interfaith union. According to Bombay Times, Sara and Krish met on a dating app about a year ago, instantly connected, and are now happily married. Krish Pathak is the son of Sunil Lahiri, who played Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan. This marks Sara Khan’s second marriage. She was previously married to actor Ali Merchant in a televised Islamic wedding on Bigg Boss 4 in 2010; however, the couple parted ways a year later in 2011.
06 December,2025 03:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn a surprising mid-week twist, wildcard candidate Malti Chahar was eliminated from Bigg Boss 19 only days before the grand finale. While leaving the house, she expressed her disappointment with Amaal Mallik and Pranit More, refusing to say goodbye and swearing never to forgive them. Malti has finally spoken up about the rift and what went wrong between them. Malti Chahar on her bond with Amaal Mallik While talking to Zoom, the actress got candid about what went wrong between Amaal, Pranit and her. When asked about her rift with Amaal, she remarked, "It's been the same question all season: why is he treating me this way? Especially when my brother admitted that he talks about me behind my back. I told him about it numerous times, but he never accepted it. But I'll trust my brother's word. Other people in the house have told me that he behaves like this. Look at the person who speaks well to my face and then speaks like that afterwards; it pains me since I thought he was a friend. So, if I say I won't forgive you since you didn't treat me properly throughout the event and I anticipated more, why shouldn't I be angry? What more could I do? I can only get upset with people. I've never gone below the belt with anyone or talked aggressively. I have always drawn the line and responded in a polite manner. I have the right to feel furious at someone who has not treated me well, right?" Why did the rift grow between Pranit and her? Malti further went on to share about what went wrong between Pranit and her and why she was so angry after coming out of the house, "Whenever I pointed something out about GK, he wouldn’t argue with me. Pranit would come to roast me. That bothered me a lot: why are you interfering? Let me also play my game, do my thing. So when he kept roasting me like that repeatedly, I didn’t like it because I considered him a friend, and he also considered me a friend. You’re roasting me and not letting me play my game." During the Janta byte, Malti asked the paps to be a little considerate when asking questions. She said, 'For two months I had been bullied in the house and in the end I even got badly kicked, so it would be nice if you all can be a little considerate towards me today. I need time to process it all."
06 December,2025 01:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe father of singer and composer Amaal Malik, who is presently in the Bigg Boss 19 house, Daboo Malik, thanked the former housemate Baseer Ali for being a 'true friend' to his son. Taking to his official X (Formerly known as Twitter) handle, Daboo Malik called Baseer Amaal's 'rock'. His post read, "Love to Baseer_Bob He was the rock who stood by Amaal as a true friend.. will never forget those moments of support .. Don’t believe anything else but believe only my love for him …(sic)." Love to @Baseer_Bob He was the rock who stood by amaal as a true friend.. will never forget those moments of support .. Don’t believe anything else but believe only my love for him … — Daboo Malik (@daboomalik) December 5, 2025 Daboo Malik also posted a couple of photos from his recent meet with Baseer on his Insta, along with another heartfelt note that read, "Ye Lo Ji … Lots of love to my boy baseer_bob … His support made Amaal the rockstar … Thanks for all the love my son … God Bless … He Asks His Fans To Vote for Amaal … (red heart emoji) (sic)." On Wednesday, Baseer shared a Tweet saying, "AmaalMallik for the win." The post came just days before the Bigg Boss season 19 finale scheduled for December 7. Tanya Mittal, Gaurav Khanna, Pranit More, Farrhana Bhatt, and Amaal have emerged as the top contenders this season for the trophy. However, despite the finale being so close, the drama inside the Bigg Boss 19 house refuses to die down as Farrhana and Tanya recently got into a heated argument, accusing each other of manipulation and double standards. Farrhana alleged that Tanya had earlier called her the “strongest contestant” in the house, hoping to see her as “the only competition”. Asking the reason for the sudden shift in opinion, Farrhana accused Tanya of using “cheap tactics” to gain support inside the house. Reacting to this, Tanya said that “things change with time,” prompting Farrhana to accuse her of playing “chindi games” for personal advantage. The argument finally came to an end with Farrhana telling Tanya to “go to hell”. 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
06 December,2025 12:12 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe reality show Bigg Boss season 19 is all headed for its grand finale in a few days. While almost all contestants of the season will be seen reuniting at the finale, it seems like former BB 19 contestants Mridul Tiwari and Shehbaz Badesha couldn't keep calm and control their excitement for meeting each other. The two, along with Shehbaz Badesha's star sister Shehnaaz Gill, reunited and shared pictures of their fun reunion on their individual social media accounts. Mridul and Shehbaz, after meeting, went and saw Shehnaaz Gill's hit movie Ikk Kudi in a theatre. Mridul, who couldn't stop praising Shehnaaz for Ikk Kudi, took to his social media account and congratulated the actress for the success. View this post on Instagram A post shared by THE MRIDUL (@themridul_) Sharing a few fun pictures of the reunion, Mridul wrote, “Fursat Milte he Family ke sath jaakar (Ikk Kudi) Dekh Aao.” Bahut Pyaari Movie Bahut Shaandar Kaam shehnaazgill. Shehbaz, who was eliminated from the Bigg Boss house last week, received a great response from fans and loved ones for his stint in the game show. Soon after he was eliminated, Shehnaaz Gill took to her social media to welcome him back, calling him a winner. The Bigg Boss 13 contestant uploaded a couple of goofy photos with Shehbaz and BB 19 contestant Giorgia Andriani on her IG, along with the caption, "Well played, badeshashehbaz...you are the winner to me." (Love hands, playing hands, love kissed, and red heart emoji) ️welcome back (Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes Emoji) (sic)." Fellow housemate Amaal Mallik, who shared a great rapport with Shehbaz during the show, was seen breaking down after Shehbaz left the house. Amaal's father, Daboo Malik, also had taken to his official X (previously known as Twitter) handle and penned a heartfelt message for Shehbaz that read, "Shahbaaz. You will be in our hearts forever. God Bless You (sic)." 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
06 December,2025 11:41 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe heat in India’s favourite televised kitchen just got a parental upgrade! COLORS’ ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment Season 3’ is rolling out a riotous Parents–Teacher Association takeover this weekend. This blockbuster Sunday, viewers can enjoy the ultimate dinner-tainment with Laughter Chefs Season 3 at 7:30 PM on COLORS. This special episode spotlights the “four badmaash kids”, Isha Malviya, Eisha Singh, Samarth Jurel, and Abhishek Kumar. These notorious backbenchers face the ultimate PTA agni pariksha as their parents arrive to review their “cooking report cards”, only to jump straight into the culinary chaos themselves! What begins as a simple check-in quickly spirals into pure entertainment when Isha’s and Eisha’s mothers decide to help Team Kaanta (Samarth & Abhishek), while the fathers step in for Team Chhurri, completely ignoring their own daughters. The girls watch in disbelief as their mothers cheerfully assist everyone except them. But that’s parents for you, competition or not, they help every child as if they’re their own. New twist in Laughter Chefs 3 In true Laughter Chefs' spirit, the parents don’t just blend in; they literally spice things up. In a standout moment, the teams create the episode’s most iconic invention yet, the “Maaa ki Chappal & Baap ka Thappad Pakoda Platter”, a dish as dramatic as the theme itself. Things get even funnier when Jannat Zubair complains to Abhishek’s father that his son does absolutely nothing in the kitchen. Without missing a beat, he agrees that his son is “good for nothing,” leaving everyone in splits. As parents expose old habits, reveal childhood secrets, and roast their kids harder than the pakoras, the episode transforms into a full-on laugh riot. Egos get sautéed, relationships get roasted, and for the first time, parents get a front-row seat to their children’s delicious disaster zone. Isha Malviya shares her views Sharing her thoughts on the surprise visit, Isha Malviya says, “I went straight down nostalgia lane the moment my parents stepped into the episode to see how I’m handling all the cooking chaos. It genuinely felt like those school days when they’d show up to collect my report card. Laughter Chefs is their favourite show; they never miss an episode, so when they found out they’d get to be part of it, they were thrilled. For them, cooking is an everyday ritual, something routine and second nature. So watching how this show turns that simple act into an adventure with twists, surprises, and total madness was fascinating. Seeing them try tasks, react to disasters, and soak in the unpredictability felt like giving them a front-row pass to my world. It truly became a warm, funny, wholesome ‘bring-your-parents-to-work’ day.”
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