Shalini Passi entered the Bigg Boss 18 house. The Delhi socialite went viral after she appeared on the Netflix show Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. It was her mannerisms, quirks, and lifestyle that made her the center of attention, and this became the highlight of today’s Bigg Boss 18 episode. As Passi entered the house, the other contestants were turned into staff, taking care of all her chores. Shalini stayed in the house for a night, and the first 30 minutes of today’s Bigg Boss 18 Weekend Ka Vaar episode were dedicated to Shalini, “the high-profile guest of Bigg Boss.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Shalini Passi entered Bigg Boss house Shalini Passi made a stunning entry in a bright red gown. She first took a walk around the house, accompanied by the contestants. The socialite first refused to climb the stairs to the bedroom but then entered and checked everything. She then refused to go into the garden area during the afternoon, as she found the temperature quite hot. Later, Vivian Dsena offered her coffee, which she preferred at room temperature. She then asked for a straw to drink it, leaving the contestants surprised. Shalini's beauty secret When Karan Veer Mehra asked her the secret of her beauty, the art connoisseur replied, “I try not to take stress. I give stress to other people.” Then Bigg Boss hosted a task where Vivian Dsena and Shalini Passi had to share things they are very particular about. During that task, Shalini revealed that she didn't talk to a friend for 2 years because they put a used spoon on her plate. Later, during that task, Karan questioned Shalini what she would have done if she were from a middle-class family, to which she said, “I don’t know main kya karti.” She further shared that she has visited Rameshwaram and Kanyakumari like a normal person without any luxury. Shalini's night routine As the night came, Bigg Boss announced that Shalini can’t sleep without a particular sleeping music. When other contestants inquired about the name, she said, “Dimag ko band karna padta haina.” Then Bigg Boss played her sleeping music and further increased the volume when Passi complained about Karan’s snoring. She also made the contestants put mosquito nets up on her bed. Who is Shalini Passi? Shalini Passi is a Delhi resident who is an artist, art collector, and philanthropist. She is also the founder of MASH, an organization that brings the world of art, architecture, craft, design, and fashion closer. She is married to Sanjay Passi, chairman of Pasco Group, a dominant name in Tata Motors-certified dealerships in North India. They have one son named Robin. The three live together in their plush 20,000 sq ft palatial home in New Delhi.
07 December,2024 10:48 PM IST | MumbaiMunawar Faruqui, who is currently one of the most loved stand-up comedians in the country, once struggled with a financial crunch, and at that time, his son was diagnosed with a rare disease called ‘Kawasaki’, and he had no money in his pocket. The comedian recently appeared on a podcast where he revealed that when his son was just one and a half years old, he was diagnosed with Kawasaki, and his son required injections costing Rs 25,000 each. However, he had hardly Rs 700 in his pocket. Munawar also revealed that this disease could have damaged his son’s heart. Munawar Faruqui on son’s batter with Kawasaki In a podcast with Etimes, Munawar Faruqui said, “That situation scares me. My son was one and a half years old back then. He fell ill, and for 2-3 days, his condition didn’t improve. After taking him to the hospital, we discovered he had Kawasaki disease. Three injections were required, each costing Rs 25,000. I needed Rs 75,000 but had only Rs 700-800 in my wallet.” He further continued and shared, “I smiled casually at the doctor, assuring him I’d arrange the money. But as I stepped out, I froze for 30-40 minutes, unable to think. It was the heaviest moment of my life.” Munawar also shared that he had to request people to give him money and said, “I travelled to Mumbai Central, collected the money, and returned within three hours. While I was relieved, I couldn’t smile because it wasn’t my money," he said and then added, “After that day, I made sure I’d never be insufficient financially again.” Munawar Faruqui’s Journey in Showbiz Munawar started his journey in 2020 after he uploaded a stand-up comedy video titled Dawood, Yamraaj, Aurat. After that, he released his debut song Jawab with Spectra, an Indian musician. He began his showbiz career in 2022 with the reality show Lock Upp, hosted by actress-politician Kangana Ranaut. He was crowned the winner of the show. He was then seen in Bigg Boss 17 in 2023, where he also lifted the trophy. Apart from Munawar Faruqui, there are several other high-profile names on the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s alleged hit list, including Salman Khan, Zeeshan Siddique (son of Baba Siddique), Shaganpreet Singh, Kaushal Chaudhari, and Amit Dagar.
07 December,2024 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCouple Sargun Mehta and Ravi Dubey are coming up with a new show titled 'Dil Ko Rafu Karr Lei' under their banner Dreamiyata Drama. Actors Karan V Grover and Ayesha Khan will be seen headlining the show. As per a press note, 'Dil Ko Rafu Karr Lei' revolves around Ishan (Karan V Grover) and Nikki (Ayesha Khan), two flawed individuals navigating life and love together. As their relationship becomes strained due to their contrasting belief systems, desires, and attitudes, the sanctity of marriage forces them to reflect on their bond. On Friday, the makers unveiled the show's trailer which showcases Ishan and Nikki's journey of heartbreak, self-discovery, and their ultimate decision to mend the torn fabric of their marriage. Sharing the trailer's link, Sargun took to Instagram and wrote, "Full TRAILER OUT on DREAMIYATA DRAMAA youtube channel.. LINK IN BIO. If you are a lover of Korean, pakistani and Turkish drama's then here we have for you , your own "DIL KO RAFU KARR LEI" on @youtubeindia @youtube @ayeshaakhan_official @karanvgrover." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sargun Mehta (@sargunmehta) In the trailer, Ayesha Khan's character makes a poignant demand for love from her partner, setting the tone for a gripping emotional drama. Karan V Grover's portrayal of Ishan adds depth to this narrative of vulnerability and resilience. Dreamiyata Drama's lineup includes Lovely Lolla starring Gauhar Khan and Isha Malviya. 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 December,2024 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIShalini Passi, a Delhi socialite, went viral after she appeared on the Netflix show 'Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives'. Her mannerism, quirks and lifestyle has become center of discussion on the internet. Ever since her appearance on the Netflix show, Passi has been giving multiple interviews sharing her life lessons. Now, she is all set to enter the Bigg Boss 18 house. It would make quite a watch as Passi is known to surround herself with her team who does all her chores for her in a timely and disciplined manner. So, the Bigg Boss assigns the contestants as her staff for the duration of her stay in the house. In a promo video shared by Colors TV on Friday, we get a glimpse of Passi's day in the house. In the video, Passi makes a stunning entry in a bright red gown. She first takes a walk around the house accompanied by the contestants. The socialite refuses to climb up the stairs, probably owing to her gown. She then refuses to go in the garden area as she finds it hot. We then see her order for cool coffee at room temperature. Vivian DSena offers her the coffee. She then asks for a straw. Karan Veer Mehra initiates a conversation asking her the secret to her flawless beauty. The art connoisseur replies, “I try not to take stress. I give stress to other people.” Shalini then inquires if there are mosquitoes in the house. When the contestants answer in the positive, she tells them she will need a mosquito net to sleep. The contestants put it up on her bed. The clip ends with Passi complaining to Bigg Boss about the snoring by co-contestants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Shalini Passi on overcoming her fear of cameras In the video that is doing rounds across social media, Shalini Passi says, “I am very excited to enter the Bigg Boss house. Me and my friend Mac (her Judith Leiber handbag in the shape of a parrot) are going inside the house. For me, being in front of a camera is a very new thing because before 2018 I had a camera phobia. I used to get very scared. I used to run away which is why there were no pictures. Falling in love with the camera is a very new thing for me.” Who is Shalini Passi? Shalini Passi is a Delhi resident who is an artist, art collector, and philanthropist. She is also the founder of MASH, an organisation that brings the world of art, architecture, craft, design, and fashion closer. She is married to Sanjay Passi, chairman of Pasco Group, a dominant name in Tata Motors-certified dealerships in North India. They have one son named Robin. The three live together in their plush 20,000 sq ft palatial home in New Delhi.
06 December,2024 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDelhi-based art collector and philanthropist Shalini Passi has become the internet's new obsession, courtesy of Netflix's reality show Fabulous Lives Vs Bollywood Wives. She is now set to entertain the audience once again by entering the popular television reality show Bigg Boss 18, hosted by Salman Khan. The news was confirmed by Shalini herself, who shared a video on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JioCinema (@officialjiocinema) Shalini Passi on overcoming her fear of cameras In the video that is doing rounds across social media, Shalini Passi says, “I am very excited to enter the Bigg Boss house. Me and my friend Mac (her Judith Leiber handbag in the shape of a parrot) are going inside the house. For me, being in front of a camera is a very new thing because before 2018 I had a camera phobia. I used to get very scared. I used to run away which is why there were no pictures. Falling in love with the camera is a very new thing for me.” Shalini Passi is drawn to people who are sad or angry She further added, “My friends would jokingly say that I should be the leader of Bigg Boss. 'You will give them good training and discipline them'. If I feel something is wrong I will surely tell them because it will be for their benefit eventually. I pick people's vibrations. I am drawn towards people who are very sad or angry because I feel like healing them. Once I step inside the house, I will do some activities, and do some fun things. Since there are a lot of youngsters it will be fun. Ab toh bahut mazaa aane wala hai." Who is Shalini Passi? Shalini Passi is a Delhi resident who is an artist, art collector, and philanthropist. She is also the founder of MASH, an organisation that brings the world of art, architecture, craft, design, and fashion closer. She is married to Sanjay Passi, chairman of Pasco Group, a dominant name in Tata Motors-certified dealerships in North India. They have one son named Robin. The three live together in their plush 20,000 sq ft palatial home in New Delhi.
05 December,2024 10:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Payal Rohatgi recently made an emotional appeal to her fans, revealing that her father is battling prostate cancer. In a heartfelt post, Payal shared details about his condition and the financial strain the family is facing, urging her followers to come forward with their support and donations. On Wednesday, Payal took to her Instagram handle and wrote a lengthy note that read, “I have decided to post this on my social media after a lot of internal alignment of my thoughts. In our country, medical treatments are expensive. And every middle-class family has limited funds. Also, my father thought he would get reimbursement from the medical insurance company of whose premium he had paid but he hasn’t. The medical insurance PREMIUM every year so much for senior citizens but when genuine medical expenses don’t get reimbursed it’s sad. He requested me to put it on my social media and I am doing it as I want to connect via this platform.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team Payal Rohatgi (@payalrohatgi) She added, “Crowdfunding (Donation) needed for my Father. He is a senior citizen and is suffering from Prostate Cancer (since 2018), COPD i.e., shrinking lungs (since 2006), and Very Severe Osteoporosis (since 2008). Request my fans and followers to Donate generously and deposit money in the following account. Some Medical Reports attached. The entire medical file can be sent on email too.” Payal Rohatgi was a contestant in the reality show Bigg Boss in 2008. In 2022, she participated in ALT Balaji's reality television show Lock Upp and emerged as the runner-up. The show was hosted by actress Kangana Ranaut and Payal during her stint on it, made several startling revelations about her personal life. Rohatgi also appeared in movies like “36 China Town,” “Ugly Aur Pagli” and Irrfan Khan’s “Dil Kabaddi.” She is married to wrestler Sangram Singh.
04 December,2024 10:40 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSTelevision actor Gaurav Khanna, who plays the role of Anuj Kapadia in the popular family drama Anupamaa has officially quit the show. As the show commenced a 15-year time leap in October, Gaurav, who essays one of the key characters remained a mystery when it came to his track. The actor finally put rumours about his return to rest and also addressed news about his rift with the lead star Rupali Ganguly. Gaurav Khanna opens up on quitting Anupamaa Speaking to ETimes, Gaurav said that people constantly kept asking about his return. After discussions with producer Rajan Shahi, there was a possibility of a grand re-entry, but after waiting for two months, it did not work out. “The storyline had to progress, and waiting no longer made sense. He, too, felt it was time for me to explore something bigger. So, for now, Anuj’s chapter is closed, but I see it as a comma, not a full stop. If the story demands and my schedule allows, I’d be happy to return,” said Gaurav. Gaurav Khanna is known for his work in Ardhangini, Meri Doli Tere Angana, and CID. Gaurav Khanna on rift rumours with Rupali Ganguly Before Gaurav, Paras Kalnawat, Nidhi Shah, and Sudhanshu Pandey quit the show. Amid reports of Anupamaa actors leaving the show due to tensions with Rupali, Gaurav asserted, “I don’t engage in retaliatory interviews or respond to rumours. What matters is the work we’ve created together. I’ve always focused on my craft, and what happens beyond the ‘action’ and ‘cut’ is secondary." Paras had earlier said in an interview on Chuddy Buddy season 2, "Some of my scenes were cut. I wanted my storyline to progress because it suddenly ended. And everyone knows who was behind that. The channel didn’t want to get involved in the process of the show, which was already performing well. It was like, if she had a problem doing scenes with a particular person, they would just remove that person. The channel wouldn’t question her. I don’t want to name that person, but everyone knew who it was." Anupamaa is based on the Bengali series Sreemoyee.
03 December,2024 06:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelevision actress Shraddha Arya has announced that she and her husband Rahul Nagal have become parents to twins – a boy and a girl. Shraddha took to Instagram, where she shared a reel from the hospital. The clip featured pink and blue balloons and mentioned that she delivered the babies on 29.11.2024. She captioned the post: Two little bundles of joy have made our family complete. Our Hearts Are Doubly Full! #TwinBlessings #ABoyandAGirl #BestOfBothTheWorlds.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shraddha Arya (@sarya12) It was in September, when Sharddha Arya and her husband Rahul Nagal announced that they are all set to welcome their first child. The actress took to Instagram, where she shared a video of herself and her husband with a positive pregnancy test and a picture of the sonography. “We Are Expecting A Little Miracle!!! #Pregnancy #FutureParents #Blessed,” she wrote as the caption. Shraddha got married to Rahul Nagal, an Indian Navy officer, in November 2021 in the presence of their close ones. On the work front, Shraddha started her career with Zee TV's talent hunt show "India's Best Cinestars Ki Khoj", in which she became the first runner-up. She made her acting debut in 2006 with the Tamil movie 'Kalvanin Kadhali' opposite actor-director SJ Surya. The diva made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with 'Nishabd', directed by Ram Gopal Varma, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Jiah Khan. Shraddha essayed the lead role in the show 'Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki', alongside Sudeep Sahir. She has been a part of TV operas like 'Tumhari Paakhi', 'Dream Girl' and 'Kundali Bhagya'. While she was pregnant, Shraddha continued to work for the show “Kundali Bhagya” from her home. Shraddha had then said: “I feel incredibly blessed to be surrounded by such an understanding and supportive team in this journey of my pregnancy. The Kundali Bhagya family has truly gone above and beyond to accommodate my needs and make sure I’m comfortable while continuing to work on the show.” “They have also ensured that every technical detail is perfectly managed so that the quality of the show isn’t compromised. It’s a beautiful experience to have the opportunity to continue doing what I love while prioritising my health and well-being to prepare for motherhood,” said the actress.
03 December,2024 03:08 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSHusband-wife Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary have landed in a controversy after Prince accused his wife of not informing him the right delivery date f their baby. The couple welcomed their first child in October this year. Sometime back, Price uploaded a vlog on his YouTuber channel where he criticised his wife and her family for not informing him abut their baby's delivery date. Yuvika responded to his accusation with another vlog. She stated that she would not discuss their relationship in public. After Yuvika's vlog, Prince retaliated by posting a cryptic note on his Instagram Stories. Prince Narula took to Instagram Stories and took a dig at Yuvika's statement without naming her. He accused her of lying and pretending to be speaking the truth in the vlog. "Kuch log vlogs mein jhooth bol ke, sache ban jate hai. Or kuch log chup rahe kar galat sabit ho jate hai. Is zamane mein rishte se jada vlogs important hai. [Some people lie in vlogs and appear honest, while others stay silent and are considered wrong. In today's times, vlogs matter more than relationships.],” he wrote on his Instagram stories. Later, Price shared a motivational video by Jaya Kishori. It spoke about staying silent for mental peace even when one is not at fault. "So true, " wrote Prince. Prince Narula and Yuvika had documented their pregnancy journey on social media. However, the tension between the two began after the birth of their daughter. After delivery, Yuvika stayed with her mother for 45 days sparking discussions and trolling online against Prince for missing the birth of his daughter. In his vlog, Prince explained the situation. Prince Narula shared, “Pehle jab baby hona tha toh mujhe pata hi nahi tha, mai Pune mein shoot le raha tha. Suddenly mujhe pata chal kisi se aaj delivery hai. Mere liye surprise rakha hua tha, mujhe laga pata nahi kaisa surprise hai. Thoda ajeeb sa lag raha tha, mai bhag kar aaya. Yaha aaya toh parents ko call kiya, vo bhi gussa ho gaye the. [When the baby was about to be born, I had no idea. I was shooting in Pune when I suddenly heard from someone that the delivery was today. It was supposed to be a surprise for me, but I found it strange. I rushed back, called my parents, and they were upset too.]” Prince Narula and Yuvika met inside the house of Bigg Boss 9 where their love blossomed. Prince won the reality show and continued dating Yuvika. They tied the not in 2018. In June this year, they announced their pregnancy and also held a grand baby shower in August.
03 December,2024 12:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring the Love You Maa special episode of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, the mood turned deeply emotional as host Vipul Roy asked the mentors to share heartfelt anecdotes about their mothers. When asked about her mother, Parampara Tandon shared, “I never thought talking about this would make me so emotional, to the point where my voice trembles. Whatever music is within me, it’s all because of her. Her name, fittingly, is Sangeeta [Thakur], and she has been my guru since childhood. She is a classically trained singer and has imparted invaluable lessons to me.”
03 December,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamJayati Bhatia has a simple thumb rule: when approaching a character, find something novel about it. Her latest show, Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile, offered her just that. The actor portrays Sharda Suryavanshi, a woman whose love for her family is conditional. After building a career playing the quintessential saas and a vamp in television shows since 1995, Bhatia says it was a departure to play a character that isn’t “straight-forward”. In a chat with mid-day, the actor talks about tackling roles, feeling as nervous as any newcomer on the set and why she believes the OTT boom is a myth. Edited excerpts from the interview. Over the years, what has been the one role that has satisfied the actor in you?It’s a clichéd answer, but it is true. A role that I’ve already done becomes a tale of the past. The new characters that come my way excite me. For instance, now as I play Sharda Suryavanshi in Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile, I am nervous. I’ve played the matriarch of a family who controls everyone [before]. Here, I am not like that. Sharda shows that she has a big heart, but in reality is hiding her true self. My characters have all been straight-forward before; Sharda loves her family, but her love is conditional and selfish. She loves Raghav [the protagonist] and has invested emotionally in him so that she can revel in the returns after 15 years. You are a veteran on set. How do you manage with relatively newer actors who are learning the craft?At the beginning of any show, I am as nervous as any newbie. It’s just that people don’t see my nervousness. They believe that with my experience, I will deliver the best in one take. I may be more experienced as per my craft, but I am as new to the show as anyone else on set. I will know the tricks to do a scene and they may not—that probably is the only difference. Here, Bharat [Ahlawat] and Ayushi [Khurana] came prepared on set. Sehaj [Rajput], who plays Unnati, and Dhruv [Rohit Kumar] are wet behind the ears. But while shooting a wedding sequence, the way Sehaj performed her scene made me so proud of her. I have a lot of respect for actors, unless they are terrible. Then I get exasperated. Were you nervous when you were a newbie?Back then, our seniors were in the same position as I am now. They never told us to shut up, or learn our lines and come back. I’ve worked with Kirron [Kher], and some prolific actors in my career. Sudha Chandran-ji taught me how to face the light and camera. She said, ‘You are not doing theatre; you’re working for the camera. So, you have to learn where the light is.’ Since they taught me, it is now my responsibility to be patient with the newbies. The concept of aata saata has been explored in Bade Acche Lagte Hai and Kutumb. What is novel about this show?The word ‘aata saata’ is new. When I heard the narration, I was puzzled with the term. In fact, I wanted the show to be called Aata Saata [laughs]. I was staying in Karol Bagh in Delhi, where I saw the Rajasthani community practice this exchange. Back then, as a kid, I was just thrilled about two weddings happening together. Now, I realise what it meant. As society is changing, people are choosing not to marry. So, how is the story of a couple, who is entering a marriage that is all about compromise, relevant?[Choosing to not marry] is an urban concept. In tier II and III cities, it is still not popular. Ultimately, we are telling a story, and we’ve been telling stories since ages. We cannot know how it will end. If we know how it begins and ends, it’s not fun. Twists and turns keep the audience hooked. Gabriel García Márquez’s book Love in the Time of Cholera [showed] that love can bloom in the most horrible places. This is not even as complicated. There has been a shift in audience’s taste since the OTT boom. Do you feel the TV audience is dwindling?No. In 2024, I feel OTT viewers have dwindled. Not every show coming out is fantastic. People watch two out of eight episodes and leave the show. I feel it’s not a boom. Television is still going strong. Five years ago, it was predicted that the television industry would shut down, but it didn’t happen. People have changed their viewing patterns. Now that we are on the phone and on apps, it’s not fixed that at 7pm everyone will be watching the same show. The idea of family viewing and primetime is gone. No one will stop watching TV shows.
03 December,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamADVERTISEMENT
