On Sony Entertainment Television's captivating show 'Kavya - Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon,' Kavya’s (Sumbul Touqeer Khan) ex-fiancé, Shubham, portrayed by Anuj Sullere, returns to her life as an IAS officer working as Kavya's junior assistant. Initially portrayed as a supportive and understanding partner, Shubham's journey took an unexpected turn when he faced the setback of not clearing the IAS exam, while Kavya succeeded. This blow to his confidence and ego led him down a path of strained relationships and inner turmoil. But now, he has successfully cleared his final attempt at the examination, completed academy training, and is now undergoing practical training under Kavya's supervision. Anuj Sullere shares his feelings about returning to the set, saying, "I recently returned to the set after a break and I felt nostalgic, particularly during my first scene with Sumbul. Sumbul welcomed me warmly, and I have received so much love and warmth from the entire team. Before beginning the shoot, I went for a costume test, and I visited the set a few days prior to catch up with everyone as well." Earlier this year, while talking about the intense track of Kavya being accused of Omi's murder, Sumbul who plays the lead role had said, "So far, viewers have witnessed the tumultuous journey of Kavya through every stage of her life and how she manoeuvres each situation with her presence of mind. With the 9-month leap, viewers will see a rebooted version of Kavya - more bebaak, and more spunky. Her determination to win back everything that is rightfully hers will make her unstoppable! Every situation teaches you something; Kavya has endured it all but she’s always done the right thing. In the upcoming episodes, viewers will follow Kavya’s journey where is resolute in regaining Adi’s love and faith while getting reinstated as an IAS officer.” Earlier, in an interaction with IANS, Sumbul talked about the show, character, challenges, and the bond she shares with her co-stars. The actress said she found the story very relatable and real. “Real in the sense not someone’s story, but somewhere relatable. So I thought I should do this.” Talking about her character, Sumbul said, “I think there is one aspect where I can relate to Kavya the most is her passion towards her work, dream and the target. Because in my entire life I never had any other option. I always felt that if I am determined to act, then I will do this only. Because there is no other option for me.” “If you have a backup plan, you are really not passionate. That’s what I feel, and ‘Kavya’ is also the same. She has one target, and she will do anything for that. If you are passionate about something, you are just gonna get it. I didn’t always want to be an actor, but when I decided, since that moment I am still an actor,” she shared. Tune in to 'Kavya Ek Jazbaa Ek Junoon' airing every Monday to Friday at 7:30 PM exclusively on Sony Entertainment Television.
19 May,2024 03:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Gurucharan Singh of 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' fame, who had been missing since April 22 this year, returned to his Delhi residence on Friday. The word of his return brought a huge sigh of relief to his fans, who had been voicing worries over his whereabouts on social media. Soon after he returned to his residence in the national capital, the actor was questioned by Delhi Police and his statement recorded before a local court. The actor deposed that he left home for a spiritual journey, the police informed. Earlier in April, Gurucharan's distressed father filed a complaint with Delhi Police, detailing his son's sudden disappearance since his departure for Mumbai. According to his father's statement, Gurucharan, who was visiting his parents in Delhi, was expected to return to Mumbai. But he never reached the city. During the initial investigation, the police also found that the actor was operating multiple bank accounts for financial transactions and was frequently using credit cards despite not being in a sound fiscal state. Friends and relatives of the actor initially told police that Gurucharan was indulging his spiritual side and had even put forward the thought of going to the mountains. Earlier, the president of the All Indian Cine Workers Association, Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, urged Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of Delhi to ensure an expeditious probe into the matter.Gupta shared a self-made video stating that the entire Indian film industry was standing with the kin of Gurucharan." Actor Gurucharan Singh, known for his role as Roshan Singh Sodhi in the popular Bollywood serial 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', has been missing since April 22, 2024, from Delhi Airport. His father has filed a missing case at Palam Police Station in Delhi. The entire Bollywood and Indian Film Industry stand with Gurucharan Singh's family at every step," Gupta said in the video."All Indian Cine Workers Association appeals to the Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister of Delhi to expedite the resolution of the missing case of Actor Gurucharan Singh (Sodhi) and ensure justice for his father, Hargit Singh, and take strict action against the culprits," he added. After finding fame essaying the role of Sodhi in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', the actor quit the popular show a few years ago. 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
18 May,2024 01:14 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Gurucharan Singh, who had been missing since April 22, returned home on Friday. According to a report by India Today, the Delhi Police stated that Gurucharan "was on a religious journey." Gurucharan is best known for his role as Roshan Singh Sodhi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Gurucharan Singh found! According to the report, Gurucharan Singh told the police during questioning that he had left his worldly life to go on a religious journey. In the past few days, he stopped at various gurudwaras in cities like Amritsar and Ludhiana. However, he eventually decided to return home. The report mentioned that the police discovered Gurucharan was a follower of a sect that practices meditation. He had even expressed interest in going to the Himalayas for meditation. The Delhi Police had filed a kidnapping case and were investigating his disappearance. Last update on the Gurucharan Singh missing case A source mentioned that the investigation is actively ongoing, and everyone connected to Gurucharan is fully cooperating with authorities in every possible way. “There have been several reports suggesting different things about Gurucharan’s life, from him facing financial crunch to him getting married soon. Now, a team has reached Mumbai from Delhi to investigate the missing case, and put the missing pieces of the case together,” As per a source quotes in Hindustan Times. The source continued, “People involved with the case since the initial stage, cast of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, his friends and family members are being questioned. This is to ascertain his state of mind, and see if they are missing something which can be important in the investigation. They are even making phone calls to check about the case, and their association with Gurucharan. Everyone so far has been really supportive”. What had happened? ETimes TV got a digital copy of the complaint filed for Gurucharan's disappearance. The complaint, written in Hindi by Gurucharan's father, was shared with them. The statement read as, 'My son Gurucharan Singh, Age: 50 years, had 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.'
18 May,2024 08:10 AM IST | MumbaiWhat does international pop star Ed Sheeran have in common with a group of 25 Dharavi boys? That they find music in everything. Tonight, 10 members of Dharavi Reloaded, a junk percussion band, and the Shape of you hitmaker will be seen performing together in the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show. What makes Dharavi Reloaded unique is that the band makes music using waste materials like drum barrels, oil cans, paint buckets, water bottles, and so on. Taping the episode with the four-time Grammy winner was a dream come true for the band as well as its founder-curator Abhijit Jejurikar. “It was a manifestation of our dreams. We call this ‘manifestED’. Performing on the show, which will stream across 192 countries, is one of our biggest achievements,” says Jejurikar. The idea behind Dharavi Reloaded was triggered in 2011, when Jejurikar moved to Mumbai and began working as a marketing professional. But the musician in him wanted more. “I wanted to give a platform to these slum kids and showcase their talent.” He then encouraged the kids of Dharavi, known as one of the largest recycling hubs, to use waste materials to make music. He had first written to Sheeran about the initiative in 2014. When the international icon performed in Mumbai in 2015, the band’s founder met him and requested a collaboration. During Sheeran’s India trip in March 2024, the pop star was more than happy to oblige. “Ed remembered our 2015 meeting and said, ‘I’m so excited to meet all the kids from your band.’ He also told the kids, ‘I think we are going to have fun during the performance.’”
18 May,2024 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Hiren Kotwani“I wouldn't like more characters like Sahil Sarabhai,” said actor Sumeet Raghavan when we asked him about his popular role in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. The actor’s answer took us off guard as we tried to wrap our heads around it. In an exclusive interview with mid-day.com, Sumeet discussed the highs and lows he endured in his career spanning 40 years. He shed light on the stigma attached to television actors, not working in the OTT space, and more. The actor gained a lot of appreciation after playing Sahil Sarabhai in the popular sitcom ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’. But when asked about wanting to play more such roles, Sumeet shared that he wouldn’t like to take up any such character. Sumeet said, “No, I wouldn't like more characters like it, because Sahil Sarabhai is the only one. I want to do something else, you know, like Rajesh Waagale, which I am doing. Or I did Vasanth Ghotala. But I wouldn't like to repeat Sahil Sarabhai anywhere because that's a different show altogether.” When asked about his plan to do more OTT shows and films, the actor said, “This will be my 40th year of acting. So, I don't feel the need to go and approach people. I mean, my work is there for everyone to see. If something like OTT comes in, I will definitely do it.” Further, while elaborating, he said that he looks at wholesome entertainment while taking up any show. “That's why I am a little scared of doing OTT because there is no filter. So then, what kind of work will come? Of course, choosing is in my hands. That's why I feel that television is a safer bet. I get to do my kind of work. I get to do the work that people would like to see,” he shared. While talking about the stigma attached to TV actors, Sumeet shared, “I do feel that we get labeled as TV actors. Even in films, it is seen that, ‘no, no, he is a television face’. I really don't know what that means. I mean, if at all you have to, because normally what we do is, we always draw parallels with Hollywood. So there are many shows where main league actors come and do television. But having said that, I think, ‘television face’ should not be a term. An actor is an actor.” Sumeet, who is currently portraying the character of Rajesh Waghle in 'Waghle ki Duniya', also talked about the fear he had while working on a show that was already a cult. “I was scared before, but that fear, you know, how did it disappear? Because Aanjjan Srivastav ji and Bharati Achrekar ji, both of them are with us. I mean, the real Wagle, Radhika and Srinivas, when they are with you, more than half the battle is won. And then we have sub TV. And then we have hats off productions. So, it's a three-pronged attack. So, nothing can go wrong,” he signs off.
16 May,2024 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Shachi ChaturvediReality television star Rakhi Sawant took the internet by storm after pictures of her lying in a hospital bed surfaced on social media. Amid several speculations and the possibility of a publicity stunt, her former husband Ritesh Raj Singh revealed that she was indeed unwell and claimed that a tumour had been discovered in her uterus. Ritesh told News18, “She was admitted to the hospital last night after she complained of chest pain. Doctors are looking after her. They have discovered a tumour in her uterus. She had pain in her stomach too. Doctors have suspected that it might be cancer. Tests are being done. Doctors have proposed surgery but they want to check first if it is cancer or not.” Earlier, Ritesh urged everyone to pray for Rakhi’s speedy recovery and also slammed those who thought it was a joke. “Rakhi has created an image for herself where people think it’s all drama. If Rakhi is critical, then she is critical. The story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf is often repeated with her. The same scene has happened here. Now, when she is actually critical, a section of people think she is creating controversy, while others think she is pretending. Those who truly know her, please wish her well, and pray for her. She will recover soon,” said Ritesh. Rakhi married Ritesh, a businessman, on July 28, 2019 in Mumbai. She revealed the same on 'Bigg Boss 15'. The two parted ways and Rakhi married Adil Khan Durrani in May 2022. Rakhi later accused Adil of abuse and filed an FIR against him for taking money and jewellery from her. While talking to media outside Mumbai's Oshiwara police station, Rakhi claimed, "He came to beat me at home in the morning, I immediately called the police. He frequently visits my home and gives threats. Even today he came to beat me at home, and I was scared. He said that you defamed me in the media." The Police filed the FIR under IPC Sec 406, 420 498 (A) and 377. Adil recently married ‘Bigg Boss 12’ fame Somi Khan.
15 May,2024 10:36 PM IST | MumbaiAbrar Qazi admires the style statement that his 'Kumkum Bhagya' co-star Rachi Sharma follows, and is learning a lot from her about fashion. In the recent track, viewers have witnessed how Rajvansh aka RV (Abrar) and Poorvi (Rachi) have slowly developed feelings for each other, despite all the differences. While circumstances keep RV and Poorvi from coming together for good on screen, actors Abrar and Rachi have become great friends in real life. They are not only just good friends but also help each other improvise their scenes and bring out the best in each other. Talking about the bond, Abrar said: "The relationship between me and Rachi is very different compared to what audiences get to watch on-screen. She is not only a great actor but a beautiful human being. She is very kind and a supportive co-actor to work with. Although we are almost opposite of each other, I believe it has made our bond stronger and our on-screen chemistry even better." "We get to learn so much from each other, and now that I have spent so much time with her, I must add that she teaches me a lot about style and fashion. The way she can pick the right combinations when it comes to outfits, shoes, and accessories, is commendable, she is a pro. I think we complement each other on-screen and I couldn’t have asked for a better co-star," he added. 'Kumkum Bhagya' airs at 9:00 pm on Zee TV. 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
15 May,2024 05:20 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSRakhi Sawant has been hospitalised in the city, reportedly for heart-related ailments. Pictures of the actress lying on a hospital bed have sparked concerns among netizens over her health. Paparazzo Viral Bhayani posted photos of Rakhi and wrote in the caption that she had been hospitalised due to a heart ailment. Rakhi Sawant is known for her unabashed personality who entertains the audience with her sharp words and antics. After pictures of her lying on a hospital bed surfaced, netizens wished for her quick recovery and well-being. Talking to Times Now about Rakhi's health, her brother Rakesh Sawant said, "We are disturbed. Jabse humare mom ki death hui hai, tabse Rakhi ko saare uske apne jo publicity le rahe the, jo usko use kar rahe the aur paise kha rahe the, sab uske khilaf ho gaye hai. Usko torture kar rahe hai. Adil, jiske paas ek rupaya nahi tha, woh abhi Rakhi ka paisa khaa ke baitha hai. Usne Rakhi ke saare aas paas ke logon se dosti karke abhi uske khilaf use kar raha hai. Woh bhaagi bhaagi phir rahi hai, Maa ke jaane ka itna saara tension hone ke bawajood, woh media ke saamne aayi. Police ne abhi tak chargesheet nahi di hai taki woh bail na le sake. Saare log usse pareshaan kar rahe hau. Adil police aur media walon ko paise khila kar sab kuch karwa raha hai. Upar wala dekha raha hai. Rakhi ke fans uske saath hai." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Rakesh further said, "Meri behen ko aaj itna tension aa gaya hai ki usko heart ka problem ho chuka hai. Usko iss baat ka sock laa hai ki uske apno ne uske saath gaddari ki. Jo ladkiyon ko koi jaanta nahi tha, aj unko Rakhi ke wajah se log jaan rahe hai. Unko kutta nah puchta tha. Sabki hasane wali Rakhi aaj bed par hai. Bhagwan toh sabse badla lega aur sabko batayega ki haqeeqat kya haii. Maa ke jaane ke baad humara ghar bikhar gyaa. Agar Rakhi ko kuch hua toh inki indagi toh barbaad hogi hi aur desh mein Rakhi ke jo fans hai, woh inn sabko chodenge nahi. Aaj Rakhi ko media, fans aur police walon ki zarrorat hai. Please pray for her. Usa proper operation ho jaaye aur phir se woh media ke saamne hasti khelti aaye. Bas woh hospital se baha aajaye, yahi meri aur meri famiy ki dua hai." The news portal also contacted Rakhi to ask about her health. She said that she has a heart problem and asked to not call for the next 5-6 days as she needed proper rest.
15 May,2024 09:22 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDivyanka Tripathi Dahiya on Tuesday shared some divine glimpses from her visit to Lord Shiva Temple along with her husband Vivek Dahiya, sharing how her fans are an integral part of their prayers. Divyanka, who recently visited her hometown Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, to cast her vote in the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections, took to Instagram and shared a series of photos, where the couple can be seen praying at a temple. However, the actress did not disclose the temple's location. The pictures show Divyanka wearing a navy blue suit, while Vivek opted for a white T-shirt and blue denim jeans. They are seen offering prayers to Lord Shiva, and Goddess Durga. The post is captioned: "Om Namah Shivay... Om Durgay Namah... Sri Ganeshay Namah. While we pray for our loved ones, YOU are an integral part of our prayers." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya (@divyankatripathidahiya) 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
14 May,2024 06:45 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSTelevision actress Nia Sharma has talked about embracing ageing and shared that fillers are not a necessity. Nia took to her Instagram stories and shared a post featuring Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore. The actress shared the post with the caption: “Why are we still shocked when celebrities don’t photoshop their wrinkles, and aren’t ashamed to show signs of ageing?” Nia shared her two cents about embracing age: “Because they own it." "Fillers should be a luxury not a necessity like your daily protein intake...You’re gorgeous regardless,” she added. On the work front, Nia will play a negative character in the upcoming supernatural show 'Suhaagan Chudail'. The cast also includes names such as Zayn Ibad Khan, Sachin Khurana, Subhalaxmi Das, and Araddhana Sharma, among others. 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
14 May,2024 06:45 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSFrom the age of seven, Ulka Gupta has faced the camera and the pressures that came with it. Be it Saat Phere—Saloni Ka Safar or Jhansi Ki Rani, she left a lasting impression as a child actor. As an adult, she had headlined various daily soaps, and played pivotal roles in films including Simmba (2018). But the thirst to act is still unquenched. In conversation with mid-day, Gupta talks about her new show Main Hoon Saath Tere that highlights the plight of single mothers, and why acting has made her “a free bird.” Edited excerpts from the interview. From being a child actor to playing a mother, the journey has been arduous. How would you describe the highs and lows?I’ve not reached the point yet where I can have my own philosophy, but I have one. I believe no effort ever goes in vain. What you do, learn and experience, including rejections and failures, teach you something and mould you. People ask me why I am working in reverse gear, doing films, OTT and television. However, I’ve felt like a free bird from the time I became an actor. I feel that’s exactly how an actor should be—indiscriminating to any medium or platform. Do you feel TV content has become regressive or at least repetitive?I agree. That’s why I have refrained from taking up something typical. My filmography is diverse. I have never judged a show on [whether the story has been done before or not]. I believe whatever works for the society in terms of entertainment, works. Maybe that is where the audience finds their relief. We love listening to old melodies and their remixes. [Similarly, we can like watching the same story packaged differently.] In daily soaps, women are always presented as the ideal bahu/daughter/woman. Isn’t that putting too much pressure on women?The pressure of perfectionism is definitely unfair. Personally, it has been hammered into my head too. In television and movies, [women] have to be tolerant, always compromise, and still keep giving. To be giving and loving are good virtues, but tolerating everything is too much. But it also matters as to who our audiences are. Television predominantly caters to tier-II and -III cities, and they are culturally and socially at a certain stage. We have to deliver what they like. If this is the value system they hold, we can still inject some nice ideas within the same story. TV is also responsible for having influenced people’s mindsets [in a positive way]. Main Hoon Saath Tere is on that very track. How does your show positively influence the audience?Single women are not credited enough for all they do. Instead, they are only bothered, questioned and often at the receiving end of so much hatred. The show talks about her strength and the challenges she faces. Why is there a need to show the male protagonist then? Why can’t a woman’s life on screen be complete without a man? The story is not [trying to show] that a woman is incapable [without a man]. I have seen so many single mothers [brave it out]. It wasn’t distant from me when I had to do this role. Not saying that my father [was entirely absent], but my mom brought up three kids. I know of her being a single mother taking care of all of us. Main Hoon Saath Tere is a love story, centred on a single mother. Female and male energy can co-exist, and might need each other. We have to be patient to one day show the LGBTQiA+ stories [on television]. Is the audience influencing content or the other way around?I believe it works both ways. However, most of the time, content is [determined as per] the audience.
14 May,2024 06:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamADVERTISEMENT
