Actor Kush Shah who played the role of Goli in the long-running TV show 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' bid adieu to the popular show. The actor played the characters if the beloved Goli for nearly two decades and his journey on the show has now come to an end. The character will now be played by a new actor. Goli is the son of Gokuldham residents 'Komal and Dr Haathi'. Bidding goodbye to his role, Kush Shah said, "When this show started, when you and I first met, I was very young.You have given me a lot of love since then. And this family has given me as much love as you have given me. I have made a lot of memories here. I have enjoyed a lot here. I have spent my childhood here and most importantly I want to thank the creator of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Mr. Asit Kumar Modi for this journey. He trusted me so much, made my character so interesting and always inspired me. Because of his trust, Kush became Goli today.” I'll make all of you proud. Thank you so much. I have completed 16 years in this show. And the journey of these 16 years was very beautiful. It was beautiful only because of your love. So, remembering your love I take your leave from this show. But yes, only I, Kush Shah, take your leave. Your Goli will remain the same. The same happiness, the same laughter, the same mischief. An actor might change in Taarak, but not the character.”Kush Shah has quit the show to pursue higher education in the USA. The team of 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' including Dilip Joshi, Palak Sindhwani and others threw a farewell party for Kush on his last day. Talking about the actor, producer Asit Kumar Modi said, "Goli has spent his entire childhood here and made his place in everyone’s hearts. He has been very consistent since Day 1. Kush, thank you and all the best. Dil se shubh kamnaye. Tu aage badh.” 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' airs on Sab TV from Monday to Friday at 8.30 pm.
26 July,2024 06:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmitabh Bachchan has started filming the 16th season of Kaun Banega Crorepati and shared the update with his fans on his blog. He also posted several behind-the-scenes photos from the set, giving a look at his interactions with contestants and their inspiring stories. Amitabh Bachchan starts filming for Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 In the photos, Amitabh Bachchan is seen energetically walking towards the set and greeting the audience with folded hands. He posted several pictures of himself and wrote, “The first day of the 16th season of KBC .. and the nerves and the apprehension and the tensions of the changes and the audience being receptive all rolled into one big bag of dhag, dhag, dhak in the region of the dhak dhak .. 🤣 day over slumber over over over .. a long over .. and now just lounging with the idea of an early night because the timetable says so.” About Kaun Banega Crorepati 16 Earlier, Sony TV announced on social media with a promo that the beloved show is making a comeback due to popular demand. The promo started with the emotional speech of Big B that he gave while wrapping up the last season. However, as it ends a voice can be heard, saying, "Har aarambh ka ant taye hai magar apnon ke pyar mein jo anand hai.. to har ant ke baad shubharambh nishchit hai.." Big B later said, "Gunja jo aapke pyar ka shankhnaad, to aana padega fir" (The sound of your love echoes, I will have to come again)" The 'Agnipath' star started hosting the quiz show in 2000, and since then he has been a constant part of the show except for one season. In 2006, Shah Rukh Khan replaced Big B as a host for the third season of the show. Work front: Meanwhile, on the work front, Big B was last seen in the futuristic film 'Kalki 2898 AD.'Ever since 'Kalki 2898 AD' was released in June, fans and the film industry have been gushing over the performances and the appreciation has been pouring in for the cast and team of the film from every corner. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the post-apocalyptic film is inspired by Hindu scriptures and set in the year 2898 AD. (With inputs from ANI)
26 July,2024 10:14 AM IST | MumbaiThis weekend, in the ‘Mega Auditions’ of Sony Entertainment Television's homegrown dance reality show, ‘India's Best Dancer – Season 4’, the contestants will battle it out to claim their post in the ‘Best Barah.’ The ‘ENT’ Specialists - Karisma Kapoor, Geeta Kapur and Terence Lewis are ready to be impressed, as they carefully handpick the best of the best to move forward in the show and set the stage for a thrilling season. During the audition round, 28-year-old Dibyajyoti Naik, from Cuttack, Odisha was spotted in the audience by the host of the show, Jay Bhanushali. One opportunity to perform in front of the Judges saw Dibyajyoti own the stage and leave a mark on the judges who praised his act as ‘fun, entertaining, and new.’ For the Mega Auditions, Dibyajyoti will once again steal the spotlight with his unique choreography of Popping infused with Bollywood to the song ‘Suraj Hua Maddham’ from the film ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.’ His performance compelled Judge Karisma Kapoor to dance along with him while watching the act. Complimenting him, Karisma Kapoor says, “For me, you are ‘Entertainer No.1!’ The humour, grace and style in your dancing are commendable…hats off!” Karisma also gave Dibyajyoti a sweet ‘Lolo Loves.’ Later, Terence Lewis nudges Karisma to join Dibyajyoti on stage and gracefully agreeing to his request, they will dance to the song ‘Dil Jaane Jigar Tujh Pe’ from the film ‘Saajan Chale Sasural.’ Karisma Kapoor, the reigning queen of fashion and glamour, has become the most beloved judge on India's Best Dancer Season 4. Known as the OG dancing diva, she continues to mesmerize audiences with her impeccable style and grace. Karisma, the actress with the most hit songs in Bollywood, captivates contestants and viewers alike with her honest and candid personality on the show. Contestants are often in awe when they meet her, frequently requesting her to recreate her iconic dance numbers. Many bring her gifts from their hometowns, eager to connect with the star who has influenced generations. Apart from her glamourous looks, the audiences are captivated with her modesty. The karismatic actress can be often seen sharing incidents from her personal life on the show which have purely enhanced the adoration and love that fans have for their Lolo. Interestingly, #LoloLoves, which is Karisma's way of approving a dance performance has gone viral! Apart from this, it is just a breath of fresh air just seeing her sparkle on screen with all that rizz!
25 July,2024 09:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJioCinema has released an official statement after an alleged video of Armaan Malik and Kritika Malik from Bigg Boss OTT 3 went viral. The OTT platform has filed an FIR against an unknown person who distorted the video. Reportedly, the streaming platform has submitted a complaint to Cyber Crime, urging them to catch the person responsible for tampering with the video. As per Etimes, the complaint mentioned, "The incident appears to be just the beginning, as there may be other instances of doctored videos with malicious intent that have not yet come to the Complainant's attention. The Complainant believes these actions are part of a well-planned criminal conspiracy designed to disrupt the program and defame the Complainant Company. The perpetrators of this conspiracy have sought to undermine the integrity and reputation of both the show and the Complainant Company by disseminating false and defamatory content.” JioCinema’s official statement The streaming platform, in an official statement, wrote, “JioCinema adheres to strict programming standards and guidelines to ensure the quality and appropriateness of any content that streams on our platform. Bigg Boss OTT, which was streamed on JioCinema, did not have any such content. The video clip in circulation is doctored to include obscenity and is fake. We are committed to protecting the integrity of JioCinema and the trust our viewers place in us. The creation and circulation of this fake clip is a matter of very serious concern.” “Our teams are working towards identifying the origins of this clip and will initiate action against those responsible for creating and distributing such defamatory content against Bigg Boss OTT and JioCinema,” said a JioCinema spokesperson in the official statement. Payal Malik's Reaction to the Viral Clip In her vlog, Armaan's first wife Payal Malik talked about the viral video and claimed that it was edited. She has asked people circulating it to stop. Payal shared, “Whoever has shared the video claiming it is Armaan and Kritika’s, I would request them with folded hands to stop. The video is edited. I have stayed at the Bigg Boss house, and I can say that there are no lamps like the ones seen in the viral clip. The blanket is also different. Those who have stayed inside the house will quickly understand that the clip is fake."
24 July,2024 08:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe popular reality show 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' is set to come back with its 14th season, hosted by Rohit Shetty. In a conversation with ANI, Rohit shared what fans can expect from the new season. "There is no new twist. But there are new contestants, new stunts, and a new country, he said. Rohit also spoke about the importance of safety on the show. "Safety has always been our priority in this show. Because the ones who come to do stunts are actors. They are not stuntmen or trained professionals. So, safety is the most important thing for us," he said. Speaking about his bond with the contestants, Rohit shared, "I have a different bond with everyone. And it's a good bond. And it happens every year. You know, when you are doing a show and for so many days, for so many months, you are all together, then bonding does happen. But I definitely share my experience with them." The show hosted by Rohit Shetty is based on the format of the American show 'Fear Factor'. The KKK 14th season also features Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Krishna Shroff, Abhishek Kumar, Sumona Chakravarti, and Niyati Fatnani. Recently, the makers dropped a thrilling promo for the show. Taking to Instagram, Colors shared the promo of KKK 14 giving a sneak peek of the contestants and the dangerous stunts they will perform. The promo video opens with Rohit Shetty's voiceover, revealing that the contestants have been in holiday mood ever since they landed in Romania. From sightseeing to shopping, they are busy doing their stuff. However, it's time to change their mood and turn their dream holiday into their worst nightmares. The video introduces contestants including Gashmeer Mahajani, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Sumona Chakravarti, Karan Veer Mehra, Asim Riaz and Shalin Bhanot, who are seen performing dangerous tasks. The 14th season was shot in Romania. It will be out on Colors from July 27. Meanwhile, in the coming months, Rohit is also set to come up with his multi-starrer 'Singham Again', which features actors like Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff and Arjun Kapoor. 'Singham Again' is the third instalment of the super-hit franchise. 'Singham' was released in 2011, starring Kajal Aggarwal and Prakash Raj in lead roles, followed by 'Singham Returns' in 2014. Both projects were declared box office hits. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
24 July,2024 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActress Akanksha Puri, whose new monsoon romantic song 'Hum Tum Milte Hain' was released on Tuesday, shared the challenges of shooting in the rain. The song features Akanksha alongside Laqshay Kapoor and showcases the enchanting voices of Payal Dev and Laqshay, with music composed by Aditya Dev and lyrics by Kunaal Vermaa. Talking about the preparation for the song, the 'Bigg Boss OTT 2' star said: "You don't have to work hard or prepare when you have romance in the rain... Rain itself sets the mood." Shooting in the rain presents unique challenges, including maintaining hair and makeup and working on wet floors. Despite these hurdles, Akanksha expressed her love for rain songs, saying, "Yes, it's true, shooting in the rain is challenging. Managing hair and makeup, along with shooting on wet floors, is quite difficult. But the rain would have been incomplete if I had not shot a romantic song in the rain, and I am so happy I got a chance to work with Payal again. She is my favourite; her voice is magical." "It was my first experience shooting with Laqshay, but I didn't feel like I met him for the first time. We connected immediately, and we had great chemistry. I loved shooting with him," she added. Akanksha's previous monsoon-themed songs have also been hits, and she believes the combination of rain and romance resonates deeply with audiences. Reflecting on the success of her rain songs, the actress said: "Coincidentally, my earlier rain song was for Payal. I somehow feel that rain and romance are my forte, and the audience will love this song as well. It is one of my steamiest romantic songs, and I am looking forward to a good response for this." 'Hum Tum Milte Hain' is available on Apni Dhun's YouTube channel. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
24 July,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSChoti Sarrdaarni actor Mahir Pandhi was attacked by goons last night. The actor took to his Instagram to share videos of his damaged car and inform his fans that he was attacked by goons in Mumbai. In the video he shared on his Instagram, he questioned the safety of the city. In the video, we can see the rear-view mirror of his car has been broken. Another video shows a window with the glass almost shattered. Revealing that the attack took place on Monday morning, Mahir wrote, "So today I was attacked by two random goons in broad daylight. They tried to break the windows (almost managed to) and broke the side mirrors." "No, this wasn't road rage as nothing of that sort happened. This was a genuine attempt to vandalize and maybe more, or an attempted robbery," he added. He went on to say, "Yes, the police are helping. But, is Mumbai safe?" It was just in March of this year when he got his new car. He took to his Instagram to announce the news of buying his swanky new Mahindra Scorpio, which he welcomed home along with his mother. While sharing the video of unveiling his new car, he wrote, "Everything just makes sense, the hard work pays off, and you know it’s all worth it when you see your mother happy with those teary eyes. Special not only because it’s my first, but because my loved ones were there. They understand me, they value my happiness, and they are always there to support me." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mahir Pandhi (@mesmahirising) Earlier, when Mahir had posted the video of buying his new car, several fans and celebrities congratulated him. Nimrit Ahluwalia wrote, "Just the beginning cutie. God bless you. Geddi Now." Puneet Issar also congratulated him. One fan wrote, "OMG! That decoration inside the car is so wholesome! Congrats, our very own DJ bhaiya." "Heartiest congratulations! So proud of you. Guru ji always bless you with all the happiness and success in life," another fan commented. On the work front, Mahir Pandhi has demonstrated his versatility by portraying different roles on television. He gained widespread recognition for his roles in Vanshaj and Choti Sarrdaarni.
23 July,2024 01:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBigg Boss OTT 3 caught the headlines for all the wrong reasons when an obscene video of Armaan Malik getting intimate with his second wife, Kritika Malik, went viral. Now, JioCinema has put out an official statement claiming that the clip has been doctored. The streaming platform, in an official statement, wrote, “JioCinema adheres to strict programming standards and guidelines to ensure the quality and appropriateness of any content that streams on our platform. Bigg Boss OTT, which was streamed on JioCinema, did not have any such content. The video clip in circulation is doctored to include obscenity and is fake. We are committed to protecting the integrity of JioCinema and the trust our viewers place in us. The creation and circulation of this fake clip is a matter of very serious concern.” “Our teams are working towards identifying the origins of this clip and will initiate action against those responsible for creating and distributing such defamatory content against Bigg Boss OTT and JioCinema,” said a JioCinema spokesperson in the official statement. Payal Malik's Reaction to the Viral Clip In her vlog, Armaan's first wife Payal Malik talked about the viral video and claimed that it was edited. She has asked people circulating it to stop. Payal shared, “Whoever has shared the video claiming it is Armaan and Kritika’s, I would request them with folded hands to stop. The video is edited. I have stayed at the Bigg Boss house, and I can say that there are no lamps like the ones seen in the viral clip. The blanket is also different. Those who have stayed inside the house will quickly understand that the clip is fake." About Bigg Boss OTT 3 Bigg Boss OTT is a spin-off of the popular Indian reality TV show Bigg Boss. The first season was streamed on Voot and was hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar. Salman Khan replaced Karan as the host of Bigg Boss OTT 2. Now, in this new season, Anil Kapoor has taken the hosting chair. Hosted by Anil Kapoor, Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 is streaming on JioCinema. Contestants in the house include Ranvir Shroy, Naezy, Adnaan Shaikh, Sana Makbul, Sai Ketan Rao, Sana Sultana, Armaan Malik, Kritika Malik, Vishal Pandey, Lovekesh Kataria, and Shivani Kumari. During this weekend ka vaar, Deepak Chaurasia got evicted.
23 July,2024 12:46 PM IST | MumbaiThe quiz-based reality television show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' hosted by the veteran Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, is set to return with its season 16 on August 12. The makers announced the premiere date for the new season with the tagline, "Zindagi hai, har mod par sawaal poochegi, jawaab toh dena hoga". The show's promo presents different scenarios where the individuals involved face resistance from their peers and a volley of questions that must be answered with conviction. 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' is India's most iconic television show. It is also responsible for reviving the career of Big B, who back in time was facing a severe financial crunch. During the late 1990s, Big B's production house, Amitabh Bachchan Corporation (AB Corp) had gone belly up, given its overly corporate approach in times when the industry followed a very traditional way of making movies. In a bid to pay off the creditors, Big B took to the medium of television with 'KBC' in 2000. Suddenly, a megastar, who earlier was only accessible on the silver screen, reached millions of Indian households through television. With the strength of a new medium by his side, Big B not only booked the primetime of India for himself but also made a place in the heart of every Indian family. The Indian audience gave an overwhelming response to Big B in 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' which is based on the UK show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Another of Bollywood's biggest icons, Shah Rukh Khan hosted the third season of the show after two successful seasons hosted by Amitabh Bachchan but the former couldn't repeat the magic of Big B despite his unparalleled charm. Big B made a return to the show with its fourth season and has been hosting it since 2010. 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' season is set to premiere on August 12 on Sony Entertainment Television. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
23 July,2024 08:52 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSA true story, when told, irrespective of the era it happened in, is bound to inspire. Such is the case with Young Woman and the Sea. The film is based on the 2009 book by Glenn Stout, titled Young Woman and the Sea: How Trudy Ederle Conquered the English Channel and Inspired the World. Director Joachim Rønning was also inspired when he heard about Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Ederle, who was the first woman to cross the English Channel, at a time when women were not allowed to expose their skin in swimsuits and their participation in sports was an uncommon concept. While the Disney+ Hotstar film was released in theatres worldwide in May, India had a delayed OTT première this month. Joachim Ronning Young Woman and the Sea is about a woman who was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and encouraging trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the staggering achievement—a 21-mile trek from France to England. In conversation with mid-day, the director expressed his desire and what propelled him to tell the story of the challenges a woman faced when crossing the dangerous water of the English Channel on her own terms, inspiring young girls to think beyond finding a suitable partner. Edited excerpts from the interview. What about the subject inspired you so much that you decided to take it up?For me, just reading the script by Jeff Nathanson for the first time was inspiring. It was such a remarkable story. It had everything that I look for in a story—obviously, the drama. But it was also very emotional, scary, funny, and extremely inspirational. I felt baffled that I hadn’t heard about Gertrude ‘Trudy’ Ederle. I hadn’t heard about the seismic event 100 years ago, which probably changed women’s sports forever. I felt very lucky, first of all, to be able to be a part of such a project and to retell this story to a modern audience. What was more challenging—to cast an Olympic swimmer and get her to act, or shooting in the water?Making any movie or any big project that involves a lot of people is ambitious and is always going to be challenging. But when you add water to that, [the challenge increases]. It was important for me to shoot the film in the open ocean. I wanted to have Daisy Ridley in the real element. Obviously, it is challenging to have so many moving pieces, and it was freezing. [Despite] having an actor swim all day for weeks until her lips turned blue, that is challenging, but I think it was important as well. Was there any risk to life involved while shooting?Somehow [the shoot] informed us along the way, a little bit about how it was for Trudy when she swam the English Channel. Not that we were not risking our lives, obviously, but nothing like she did. I hope that the audience can somehow feel that we did it by keeping it as real as possible. How did Daisy agree to swim across the English Channel?Daisy was incredibly intent on getting the physical part of her role as accurate as possible. She could swim, of course, but she had to learn how to swim in freezing open water and the challenges that come with that. She also had to adapt her swimming to suit the time—the sport has changed over the years since Trudy was in the water. Her commitment to the character and her spirit stayed strong despite battling exhaustion. We had to fish her out of the freezing water after each take and heat her up, and she never complained. Her lips were blue, and she was always eager to jump back in. I was blown away by her stamina. What kind of impact do you think a movie like this would have?I hope as many people as possible will see it. I personally made the film for my two daughters. I wanted to find an inspirational story for them. This, in a way, is a story for the daughters of the world. I hope that it can reach out because it is important to know our history. Young Woman and the Sea is such a gripping, true story about a girl who was willing to sacrifice everything in order to prove her point. I hope people can feel the connection we made. The one who inspired>> Trudy Ederle swam the English Channel in 14 hours and 31 minutes.>> Ederle eventually lost her hearing. She dedicated her life to teaching deaf children to swim.>> Ederle died in 2003 at the age of 98.
23 July,2024 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamThe temptation Shweta Tiwari is all set to join stand-up comedian Zakir Khan on his show Aapka Apna Zakir as the ‘It Girl’. Speaking about her new stint, Tiwari shared, “I am excited to do a show like this after a long time, where viewers will get to see a new side of me. Comedy is currently evolving as a genre and I’ve always enjoyed being in the centre of change.”
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