Drashti Dhami is all set to welcome her first child in October 2024. Just like any other mother, she is on cloud nine, but there are people who are not okay with others' happiness. People are trolling Dhami and calling her out, claiming she is faking her baby bump. However, Drashti is not just any other person who will let go of these people. The actress has now decided to give it back to them. atOptions = { 'key' : 'd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; Drashti Dhami took to her Instagram and shared a reel in which she was seen striking poses and flaunting her baby bump. While posting the video, she captioned it, “Proof that my baby bump is not just from a really big lunch. For all those asking me, can you see it now?&rdquo As soon as the actress shared the video with that caption, fans came out in support in the comment section. One fan wrote, “You don't have to prove anything… we believe you and are happy for you… For those who don't believe, a question for them: do they even believe in their own existence?” “What a tight slap to haters. Proud to be a DDian,” wrote another. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Drashti Dhami 💜 (@dhamidrashti) About Drashti Dhami’s pregnancy announcementDrashti made a fun video announcing the pregnancy. Their friends also helped them make the video. Sharing the announcement, Drashti wrote, "In a galaxy not so far away, a tiny rebel is joining our crazy tribe. Please send love, blessings, cash & french fries our way #BabyKOnBoard (sic)." In the video, the couple can be seen standing with a poster that read: "Could be Pink, Could be Blue. All we know is that we are due! October 2024." The couple got married in 2015. Drashti Dhami’s work front On the professional front, Drashti was last seen in the series 'Duranga', co-starring Gulshan Devaiah. In the ZEE5 crime thriller created by Goldie Behl, Dhami plays the role of inspector Ira, who grapples with the revelation that her husband is a serial killer. Apart from that, she has also been part of several TV soaps, such as 'Dil Mill Gayye', 'Geet - Hui Sabse Parayi', 'Madhubala - Ek Ishq Ek Junoon', and 'Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani', among others.
05 July,2024 11:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSrishti Jain, who plays Monisha in Kumkum Bhagya, has shed eight kilos over the last few months. She wasn’t pleased with how she looked on screen and decided to set a new fitness goal. “Since I play an intense character, I felt a certain sharpness was required to enhance its impact. Intermittent fasting has helped me transform and lose eight kilos in just three months,” says Srishti. The actor, who stays committed to her workout routine and diet of home-cooked meals, with the right amount of protein and carbs, adds, “I keep sipping on herbal tea and do a cleanse with detox water twice a week. I also prefer walking around on the set as a form of exercise.”
05 July,2024 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamActress Isha Malviya, who was seen in “Bigg Boss 17” last year, said that the only regret she has from doing the controversial reality show was encountering selfish people who were just “using” her. "I've encountered many selfish people who were just using me, and I didn't even realise it at the time. I regret those experiences, but I don't regret participating in Bigg Boss. I regret forming friendships or relationships with people who didn't respect me or understand my worth,” she said. In “Bigg Boss 17”, Isha was seen with her then-beau Samarth Jurel. She befriended Ankita Lokhande and her husband Vicky Jain. The actress was also seen often locking horns with her former beau Abhishek Kumar. However, Isha values the lessons learned from the show. Looking forward, she said that she would love to participate in a dance-based reality show. "I don't think I would do more reality shows in general, but if it's something related to dancing, like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, I would love to participate. I've been dancing since I was six years old, so why not?" Isha added. Isha gained instant stardom with her work in the TV show “Udaariyaan”, which also featured Samarth and Abhishek. Post her stint in “Bigg Boss 17”, Isha was seen in several music videos. Her song “Paon Ki Jutti” by Jyoti Nooran went viral on social media. 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
04 July,2024 05:35 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSRanvir Shorey is getting more attention during his time on Bigg Boss OTT 3. In a recent episode of the show, the actor made a rare mention of his past relationship with Pooja Bhatt, referring to it as "the biggest scandal" of his life. He also talked about the tough times he faced after his mother's passing, sharing how difficult it was for him to cope with the loss. Ranvir Shorey calls breakup with Pooja Bhatt the 'the biggest scandal' of his life While reminiscing, the actor remembered filming Lakshya in Ladakh in 2002. He got a call from home saying his mother was unwell, but he couldn't leave until the shoot was over. He also mentioned that during that time, he was caught up in the biggest scandal of his life with an actress. He said, “During the same time, I also encountered the biggest scandal of my life with another actress. As I was unable to cope, my brother asked me to come to the US with him for a while. I pursued a six-month acting course in the US and borrowed money from my brother. After returning from the US, I started shooting for The Great Indian Comedy Show in 2005”. “At that time, two of my long-shelved films were greenlit for release and hit theaters back-to-back within a week and my work was loved by audiences. After those films, I finally felt my life was steady as an actor and that I had arrived,” he added. Ranvir Shorey's previous comment on the Bhatt family Previously, in a conversation with ANI, Ranvir Shorey shared that his respect for Mahesh Bhatt was used against him to manipulate him. Ranvir said, "I had great regard for Mr Bhatt (Mahesh Bhatt) until the fiasco happened when I was seeing his daughter (Pooja Bhatt). Then I saw that actually whatever respect I had for him was being used to manipulate me... very duplicitous behaviour going on." "This fully happens, you know, ganging up against someone, elbowing them out, standing on somebody's toes, scuttling somebody's career. This happens. This is a fact. It happens in politics, corporate, and media too. But this part is not glamorous," he added.
04 July,2024 03:23 PM IST | MumbaiActress Sumbul Touqeer expressed gratitude as her show 'Kavya - Ek Jazbaa, Ek Junoon' has completed 200 episodes and said this means a lot, especially looking at how uncertain and unpredictable the television industry has become. Sumbul said she is grateful for all the love the audience has given the show and her character, Kavya. "It feels so good. Completing 200 episodes is a big achievement. This shows that all our hard work is paying off, and I am grateful to the audience for loving and supporting us on this journey. This means a lot, especially looking at how uncertain and unpredictable the television industry has become. So I am truly honoured, and it feels like a big celebratory moment," she said. Sumbul shared: "I am sure the audience will love the upcoming episodes too, and before we know it, we will be done with 2,000 episodes and more." Speaking about her fun chemistry with co-star Mishkat Varma, Sumbul shared, "He is very helpful and very supportive. The only thing that I find annoying about him is that he forgets things (laughs). But we have come a long way, and I am grateful for this opportunity and his friendship." "We often make dance reels, which makes our work more fun. He is a great guy, and it is so good to share the screen with him," she added. Regarding the challenges she faced in portraying her character, Sumbul said: "To be honest, in reality, I am a very chill, happy-go-lucky person, but if you see, Kavya is someone who is always very focused, very serious, and strict with her work and career. She is the opposite of me, so that poses a challenge sometimes, but it’s been 200 episodes now, and I have learned so much from her. I feel truly blessed to be able to play this role." The actress also believes that the character resonates well with the audience, as women today are very career-oriented and focused. "I feel that women are more focused on their careers and education now. And when they see Kavya managing everything, including her career, professional life, and personal life, they relate to her and get inspired by her," Sumbul concluded. The show airs on Sony. 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
04 July,2024 02:48 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Hina Khan who is documenting her breast cancer journey shared a new video of chopping off her hair amid ongoing chemotherapy sessions. Hina revealed that she had decided to let go of her crowning glory before it started falling off. She also stated that she’d be using her hair to make a wig to wear during this phase. Hina wrote, “You can hear my mother’s wailing voice in Kashmiri (blessing me) in the background as she prepared herself to witness something she never dared to imagine. Not all of us have the same tools at our disposal to manage heartbreaking emotions. To all the beautiful people out there, especially women who are fighting the same battle, I know it’s hard, I know for most of us, our hair is the crown we never take off. But what if you’re facing a battle so tough that you have to lose your hair—your pride, your crown? If you want to win you’ve got to take some tough decisions. And I choose to win.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝑲𝒉𝒂𝒏 (@realhinakhan) She continued, “I have decided to give myself every chance possible to win this battle. I choose to let go of my beautiful hair before it starts falling off. I didn’t want to endure this mental breakdown for weeks. So, I choose to let go of my crown because I’ve realized my real crown is my COURAGE, my STRENGTH, and the love I have for myself. I have decided to use my own hair to make a nice Wig for this phase. Hair will grow back, eyebrows will return, scars will fade, but the spirit must remain whole.” Hina stated that she is recording her journey for everyone out there. She also thanked her partner Rocky Jaiswal and her mother for supporting her through thick and thin. Last week, Hina revealed that she has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer. Meanwhile talking about her work front, the actor gained a lot of recognition for her role 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'. She is also known for her negative character Komolika in 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay'. She was recently seen in Shinda Shinda No Papa and Ritam Shrivastava's directorial comedy-drama series 'Namacool'. Set in Lucknow, the series revolves around two friends, Mayank and Piyush, who want fame and popularity as they enter their second year of college.
04 July,2024 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith the promise of bringing 'Asal Gujarati Nu Asal Entertainment,' COLORS Gujarati presents a vibrant, delightful blend of tradition, modernity, and heartfelt storytelling in its new offering 'United States of Gujarat'. With its lavish production values, authentic shoot locations, compelling storytelling, and popular faces, this show is poised to redefine Gujarati entertainment and set a new benchmark in regional television. The show features a stellar cast including Raj Anadkat, Sana Sheikh, Ragini Shah, Siddharth Randheria, Apara Mehta, Vandana Vithlani, among several others. Raj Anadkat (essaying the role of Keshav), set to make his Gujarati debut in this new show, drew inspiration from Ranveer Singh's character in "Jayeshbhai Jordaar" to bring his character Keshav to life on screen. As Keshav, who is very positive and flamboyant, Raj revealed, "For my character, I took inspiration from Ranveer Singh's character from Jayeshbhai Jordaar. When I first got the brief from the director, they just told me that my character is like Dwarka's Ranveer Singh, a bindaas happy-go-lucky guy who helps everyone, and girls admire him. While shooting too, we kept adding fun elements to my character." 'United States of Gujarat' navigates through a heartfelt journey of Kay (played by Sana Sheikh) to discover her roots and reunite her mother Yamuna (played by Ami Trivedi) and Baa (played by Ragini Shah). Raj Anadkat's character, Keshav, adds to the dynamic as he forms a khatta-meetha connection with Kay, promising guaranteed entertainment for the audience. Get ready for 'Asal entertainment' as 'United States of Gujarat' premieres on 15th July at 8:00 pm, and thereafter airs every day only on COLORS Gujarati. Written and directed by Divyang Thakkar, Jayeshbhai Jordaar stars Ranveer Singh as the eponymous lead. He plays the son of a traditional Gujarati sarpanch, and believes in equal rights between males and females in society.
03 July,2024 07:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBharti Singh is one of the most loved television personalities. The star always wins hearts with her fun and loving nature. Today, on Bharti Singh’s birthday, her friends from 'Laughter Chefs' and her husband Harsh Limbachiyaa have dropped wishes for her. Bharti’s husband Harsh shared a picture of them together and wrote, “To my amazing wife: happy birthday and endless love @bharti.laughterqueen” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Haarsh Limbachiyaa (@haarshlimbachiyaa30) Bharti’s close friend and 'Laughter Chefs' participant Krushna Abhishek wrote, “Happy happy birthday meri pyaari behen @bharti.laughterqueen. We really love you a lot. Hamesha proudly kehta hun ki Bharti meri sister hai. I wish the best for you always. Aise hi pagalpanti karti raho, logon ko khush karo aur khush raho. Be happy, healthy, and wealthy always @bharti.laughterqueen.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Krushna Abhishek (@krushna30) “To one of the most beautiful human beings and the most sensitive person I have ever met. I knew @bharti.laughterqueen as only a fab comedian, but working on #laughterchefsunlimitedentertainment, I met a completely different Bharti. A lady with a golden heart whose words will always make you laugh, but beyond that, her heart has such depth and such feeling for everyone. Thank you, Bharti, for lifting me up yesterday when I was so down and thank you for all the love that you give me. I don’t know how to thank you. I can only pray to God that you may have many more birthdays to come and love and live your life to the fullest. Many Happy Returns of the Day. Hamara Heera Hamari Bharti. Love ya,” penned Kashmera Shah while sharing two sweet pictures of them posing on the sets of 'Laughter Chefs'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kashmera Shah (@kashmera1) “Happy Birthday, Bharti,” wished Arjun Bijlani while sharing a cute collage. "Happy Birthday, meri pyaari didi," wrote Aly Goni. Rajiv Adatia shared a picture with Bharti and her cute son Gola. While sharing the picture, Rajiv wrote, "Happy Birthday Bharti!! Have a lovely birthday.. Sending you lots of love!! Big Hugs!"
03 July,2024 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSony SAB's 'Vanshaj' is an intense family drama featuring Yuvika Mahajan (Anjali Tatrari), who fights against the gender norm of inheritance, leading to a power struggle with her cousin Digvijay, also called DJ Mahajan (Mahir Pandhi). In the upcoming episodes, viewers will witness how Yuvika finally manages to end DJ’s reign and lead the Mahajan empire as the rightful heir of the business. While Yuvika prepares for a fresh start, a new figure enters her life, poised to disrupt her plans. Mid-day.com has exclusively learned that Shaleen Malhotra will make an entry in the show. Yes, you read that right. Shaleen Malhotra will be a new entry in 'Vanshaj'. The actor will take on the role of Yash Talwar, the dynamic businessman and young heir of Talwar Industries, one of the old rivals of the Mahajan empire. As a driven and strategic leader fueled by familial loyalty, Yash stands in stark contrast to Yuvika's ideals of empathy and integrity. Their clash of ambitions in 'Vanshaj' will spark a gripping battle of intellect and willpower, setting the stage for the two warring families to come face-to-face. What will happen when the two contrasting personalities collide? Will it give rise to a fierce battle? Or will it be a case of opposites attracting? Shaleen Malhotra, on entering the show as the new male lead Yash Talwar, said, “I am looking forward to joining the team of 'Vanshaj'. Yash is a powerful and positive character who does everything for his family. He has a strong business acumen and believes in cutthroat competition when it comes to taking his rivals down. The show recently completed a year and has created a strong fanbase for itself, and I am confident that Yash Talwar will be loved and accepted by the audience as much as the other characters on the show. He will be like a breath of fresh air with a never-seen-before attitude towards life, and his rivalry with the Mahajans will add to the intensity and the drama.” To note, you can watch 'Vanshaj' every Monday to Saturday on Sony SAB at 7 PM and 10 PM. Stay tuned to mid-day.com for more such interesting updates.
03 July,2024 05:19 PM IST | MumbaiAfter being diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, actor Hina Khan took to Instagram and shared a video of the day she showed up for an award ceremony right before her first chemotherapy session. In a video documenting her time at the award night followed by her stay at the hospital, Hina wrote, “This award night, I knew about my cancer diagnosis, but I made a conscious choice to normalise it - not just for myself, but for all of us. This was the day that changed everything, it marked the beginning of one of the most challenging phases of my life.” atOptions = { 'key' : 'd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝑲𝒉𝒂𝒏 (@realhinakhan) She continued, “So Let’s do some affirmations. We become what we believe in and I have decided to take this challenge as an opportunity to reinvent myself, again. I have decided to keep the spirit of positivity as the first tool in my toolkit. I choose to Normalise this experience for me and I have consciously decided to manifest the outcome I desire. For me ..my work commitments matter. For me my motivation, passion, and art matters. I refuse to bow down. This award that I received right before my first chemo was not my motivation alone, in fact, I attended this event to reassure myself that I am living up to the benchmark, I have set up for myself.” “MIND OVER MATTER. I attended the event and went straight up to the hospital for my first chemo. I humbly urge everyone out there too to first Normalise the challenges of your lives then set goals for yourself and try to live up to them all along the way. No matter how hard. Never back down. Never give up,” concluded Hina. Meanwhile talking about her work front, the actor gained a lot of recognition for her role 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'. She is also known for her negative character Komolika in 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay'. She was recently seen in Shinda Shinda No Papa and Ritam Shrivastava's directorial comedy-drama series 'Namacool'. While talking about her shooting experience in Lucknow for 'Namacool, she said earlier, "It was a lovely experience shooting in Lucknow. I absolutely loved my stay in the city. The people there were really warm, and the food was absolutely lip-smacking. I enjoyed trying out all the local delicacies that the cast and crew made me try. Overall, it was a great experience shooting there." Set in Lucknow, the series revolves around two friends, Mayank and Piyush, who want fame and popularity as they enter their second year of college.
02 July,2024 01:59 PM IST | MumbaiSamantha Ruth Prabhu has sent her best wishes to Hina Khan, who recently shared her breast cancer diagnosis. Back in 2022, Samantha made news when she disclosed that she had Myositis, an autoimmune condition. This led her to take a break from the film industry to focus on her health. Samantha Ruth Prabhu sends 'prayers' and love to Hina Khan Sharing Hina's video from an award function, the actress wrote: “Praying for you (sic) @realhinakhan #Warrior.” Hina Khan responded to Samantha's warm wishes by sharing her story. She also wrote a special note for Samantha, saying, "Takes one to know one. I know you're an absolute star.. and the way you have handled all that life threw you... is beyond amazing..Lots of love and blessings" About Hina Khan's breast cancer diagnosis: After being diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, actor Hina Khan took to Instagram and shared a video of the day she showed up for an award ceremony right before her first chemotherapy session. In a video documenting her time at the award night followed by her stay at the hospital, Hina wrote, “This award night, I knew about my cancer diagnosis, but I made a conscious choice to normalise it - not just for myself, but for all of us. This was the day that changed everything, it marked the beginning of one of the most challenging phases of my life.” She continued, “So Let’s do some affirmations. We become what we believe in and I have decided to take this challenge as an opportunity to reinvent myself, again. I have decided to keep the spirit of positivity as the first tool in my toolkit. I choose to Normalise this experience for me and I have consciously decided to manifest the outcome I desire. For me ..my work commitments matter. For me my motivation, passion, and art matters. I refuse to bow down. This award that I received right before my first chemo was not my motivation alone, in fact, I attended this event to reassure myself that I am living up to the benchmark, I have set up for myself.” “MIND OVER MATTER. I attended the event and went straight up to the hospital for my first chemo. I humbly urge everyone out there too to first Normalise the challenges of your lives then set goals for yourself and try to live up to them all along the way. No matter how hard. Never back down. Never give up,” concluded Hina.
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