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Exclusive: 'Jiten Nokewal and Hiten Tejwani have been my closest friends on the sets', says Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2's Devashish Chandiramani
The current track of Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 has been unveiling major twists. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes TV, Devashish Chandiramani talks about the references he took for the character, Josh and Prachi's engagement, and more.
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai update, February 28: Kairav refuses to accept Aarohi and Abhimanyu's marriage
The latest episode of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai begins with Manjari giving the news of Aarohi and Abhimanyu's marriage to Mimi. Kairav loses his cool over this news and starts yelling at Aarohi. Looking at his rage, Akshara takes the kids to a room and waits there till they stop fighting.
Actress Priyanka Shuklaa dons the look of a man for Mann Sundar; says ‘My co-actors didn't recognise me’
Actress Priyanka Shuklaa, who is currently essaying the role of Disha in TV show, Mann Sundar, donned an unrecognisable avatar for a sequence. Priyanka dressed up as a man and left everyone shocked. Talking about her look, Priyanka said, "For the sequence of the show, I had to dress up as a man with a big belly, moustache and specs. It took me more than an hour to get into this look but when I saw myself in the mirror, I was literally shocked to see myself.
Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi fame Shaheer Sheikh remembers ‘Devakshi’ as the show completes 7 years of launch
The TV show Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi was completed 7 years of its launch today (February 28). Actor Shaheer Shaikh, who was paired opposite Erica Fernandes in the show, turned a bit emotional as he took a walk down memory lane. Shaheer shared a post on his Instagram story as he was seen remembering the good old days from the show. Shaheer played the character of Dev Dixit opposite co-star Erica who portrayed the role of Sonakshi Bose in the show Kuch Rang Pyaar Ke Aise Bhi.
Arijit Singh’s dream of setting up a medical college will soon be fulfilled
Arijit Singh seems to be slowly shifting base to his birthplace Jiaganj, a small town in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district. The singer-composer has opted for a quiet life in his hometown away from Mumbai and actively participating in a number of philanthropic works. We already know he is planning to start a free English coaching centre in Jiaganj.
Exclusive! Saee Barve enters Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai as Surekha Goenka, says "I was waiting for the right project to come by"
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata has finally brought the iconic character of Surekha back to the show but this time the character will be played by Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha actress Saee Barve. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes TV, Saee shared her excitement about joining the show, her character and more.
Alibaba - Ek Andaaz Andekha: Will Ali be able to save Marjeena from Shehzada's evil intentions?
Family entertainer Alibaba – Ek Andaaz Andekha is set to bring yet another exciting twist to the story. After a long and dangerous journey, Ali (Abhishek Nigam) finally finds Marjeena (Manul Chudasama) but she refuses to recognise him. Astonished by her love for the Shehzada, Ali realises there is more to the story than meets the eye. This week’s track will follow Ali on an adventure to save Marjeena from the claws of the beast.
Imlie update, February 28: Cheeni and Anu attempt to expose Imlie
Imlie is trying to remember something from her past and Cheeni comes up with the idea to watch her marriage video with Atharva. Rudra agrees and everyone starts to watch the video. etimes.in | Feb 28, 2023, 10.39 PM IST The latest episode of Imlie begins Cheeni suggesting Ranas that they should watch Imlie and Atharva’s marriage video so that Imlie remembers something. Rudra agrees and says that everyone should definitely watch the video together.
Sonu Chandrapal: The value of personal relationships is lost
Actress Sonu Chandrapal recently talked about how the value of relationship has changed. She stated in an interview that people only value money and how education has lost its precedence over wealth. etimes.in | Feb 27, 2023, 11.00 PM IST Actress Sonu Chandrapal, who is currently seen in Professor Pandey Ke Paanch Parivar, says that while the world has moved to a better place where technological advancements are concerned, we have lost the value of relationships along the way.
Shark Tank India 2: Anupam Mittal uses Godfather's dialogue to impress a pitcher; says 'I'll make you an offer, you cannot refuse'
The Sharks loved how they introduced their brand. Their brand brings a range of Mexican snacks like nachos, made with zero cholesterol and zero trans fat. Their nachos has 8 flavours and they also make roasted nuts, corn chips and corn twists. Their product is available at 17,000+ retail stores, E-commerce, modern trade and in 15+ countries. Their aim is to become the number one brand in the Mexican snacks category. They ask for Rs 2 crores for 2 % equity. They make the Sharks taste their products.
Mrunal Thakur REACTS to fan's marriage proposal on her Instagram post - WATCH video
Mrunal Thakur recently shared a video of herself where she is seen striking different poses for the camera as she flaunted her jewellery. The video was captured in slow-motion. Watch the video here : Dressed in a white outfit, the actress looked breathtakingly beautiful in the video as she played with her hair. She captioned it, 'Felt cute might delete later', followed by a slew of emojis. As soon as she shared the video, her friends and fans showered love in the comment section.
Arbaaz Khan says Pathaan success was a payback for the 'poor fellow' Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan has created history with Pathaan which has surpassed Rs 1000 crore mark at the worldwide box office in its first phase of release. As the Siddharth Anand directorial, also featuring Deepika Padukone and John Abraham, continues to mint money, Arbaaz Khan said that the success of Pathaan was really important adding that it was a very deserving entertaining film. "And it was perfectly-timed.
Akshay Kumar, Disha Patani, Mouni Roy and Sonam Bajwa leave for the The Entertainers US tour show: See pics
The buzz around The Entertainers US tour show, to be held soon has been going the rounds recently. The same, boasting of Bollywood bigwigs will see Akshay Kumar lead the pack along with Nora Fatehi, Mouni Roy, Sonam Bajwa and Disha Patani. While Nora has already reached US shores over the weekend, Akshay Kumar, Disha Patani, Mouni Roy and Sonam Bajwa were recently spotted at the airport, leaving for the same. Interestingly, all four of them were seen dressed up in black and white for their flight.
Sanjay Gagnani: I am finally quitting Kundali Bhagya post the leap, I need to look at newer opportunties
Tanvi Trivedi Sanjay Gagnani on quitting Kundali Bhagya, plans to act in alternative platforms and how he established an emotional connect with the Kundali Bhagya team. | TNN | Feb 28, 2023, 08.48 PM ISTSanjay Gagnani Sanjay Gagnani, who has been playing the role of Prithvi in Kundali Bhagya for the last six years, is finally bidding adieu to the show. The actor, who had planned to quit the show in December, however continued. But this time, he is definitely noving on.
Friends reunion: Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow get emotional at Courteney Cox's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony
Actress Courteney Cox has become the latest celebrity to be honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame Star. And guess what? It was a 'Friends' reunion at her felicitation ceremony. Courteney's close pals and 'Friends' co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow marked their presence at the special occasion. Jennifer and Lisa also delivered emotional speeches for Courteney, Variety reported.
Yami Gautam recalls a young fan recording her video without her consent; says 'it was so bad'
Yami Gautam recently recalled an incident when a young fan took her video without her consent. The actress was talking about celebrities' privacy breach. Spilling some beans about the incident, Yami told a journalist that a teenage boy once requested her staff for a picture and so she obliged. However, the boy started recording her video without her consent. She also added that it was very bad and apparently the fan got millions of views for his video on his vlog.
Uttaran fame Tina Datta reveals why she had been missing from Bigg Boss 16 parties
Post Bigg Boss 16, Tina Datta has been missing from all the crazy bashes that have taken place in Mumbai. While a lot of people thought it could be because of Farah Khan and Shalin Bhanot's presence, the actress clarified all the speculations in an Instagram story.
I’m okay being underrated because our industry is full of overrated people: Ashwath Bhatt
Niharika Lal "Most films give publicity only to leads. Actors who lift the film and stars are ignored" | Feb 28, 2023, 07.53 AM ISTAshwath Bhatt Ashwath Bhatt, who recently played the role of former Pakistan president General Muhammad Zia-ulHaq in Mission Majnu, says that throughout his career, he has made a continuous and conscious effort to ensure that each of his roles is distinctly different from the others.
Is Pankaj Tripathi planning to take legal action against the makers of 'Azamgarh'? Here's what we know...
Pankaj Tripathi is apparently upset with the makers of upcoming film, 'Azamgarh' where he has played a small cameo. The actor will be seen playing the role of a Maulvi who leads young people to the path of terrorism. According to a report in a news portal, the actor got angry when he came to know that his name is being used for promoting the film. He now wants to take legal action against the makers. Pankaj shot this film five years ago, however, it could not be released at that time.
Suniel Shetty on Hera Pheri 3 with Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal: It’s a relief to finally have an answer to this question
Hera Pheri 3 is finally happening and Suniel Shetty, who played the role of Shaam in the comedy franchise, feels relieved that he finally has an answer to the question about his much-awaited film with Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. The third installment of Hera Pheri had been in production limbo for years. A few months, Akshay had also announced that he will not be part of Hera Pheri 3 because of creative differences.
Throwback: When Salman Khan liked the script of Baazigar, but found the character 'too negative'
While Salman Khan has done movies across various genres like comedy, romance, action and thriller, one role that he has never donned is a negative character. Unlike his peers, Shah Rukh and Aamir, who have portrayed umpteen negative characters on screen, Salman has stuck to his squeaky clean image. However, he was once offered Baazigar and while he liked the script of the movie, he found Ajay (Shah Rukh Khan's character) to be 'too negative' in the same.
Exclusive - Rupali Ganguly: My biggest trophy is Anupamaa and my biggest high is my audience
Anupamaa actress Rupali Ganguly has been on an award winning spree this week. After picking up the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award for most versatile actress on Anupamaa, Rupali went on to create a hattrick by also being felicitated for another best performer category at a prominent awards function, and a felicitation for the most influential television personality on social media. The starting of 2023 has already proved to be good for the actress with all these prominent recognitions.
Exclusive - Aditya Narayan roped in as the host of family game show 'Bzinga'?
TV game show, Bzinga which gives families a chance to come together, play exciting games, and win amazing prizes had earlier roped in actors Kavin Dave and seasoned actress Sunita Rajwar as the hosts of the show. However, there is a change in the plan. The latest we hear is that Kavin and Sunita have been replaced and a popular singer and anchor will be taking over the role of the host of Bzinga.
Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover get their daughter Devi’s hands and foot imprints; watch
Celebrity couple Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover got their little daughter Devi’s hands and feet imprinted by a celebrity artist. Bipasha shared a video of the process and wrote, “Devi came into our lives as our cherished blessing from above & as parents we want to preserve all her beautiful childhood memories. The feel of her tiny hands & twinky toes is something we always want to enjoy & a big thank you to @bhavnajasra for ensuring that we always will.
Exclusive - Ankit Gupta on his popularity: I experienced the same with Udaariyaan and the fame has gone to another level with Bigg Boss and now Junooniyat
Ankit Gupta, the lead actor in Ravie Dubey and Sargun' Mehta produced show Junooniyat's popularity has gone to another level. The actor is being loved for his portrayal of Jahaan and his look in the daily soap is also most talked about. Ankit, who was lead in Udaariyan and now in Junooniyat, is the flavour of the season. Everyone recognised him the moment he arrived at the event in Chandigarh and his fans cheered for him. Ankit's popularity has increased significantly post Bigg Boss 16.
Ab Dilli Dur Nahin is an inspirational story of Bihari villager who topped the IAS exam
Ab Dilli Dur Nahin, slated for release on May 12 this year, explores the dynamic of success and failure in life through the story of its protagonist, a simple and naïve village boy from Bihar, who eventually goes on to top the IAS exam. Ab Dilli Dur Nahin chronicles the rise of a small-town boy from Bihar, Abhay Shukla. Hailing from a family reeling under hardships, Abhay played by theatre and film actor Imran Zahid, embarks upon his journey to Delhi, with the intent to appear in IAS exams.
Aaliyah Kashyap defends Ida Ali's crowdfunding bid for thesis film 'Red'; says 'if her father produced her movie, you would call it nepotism'
Filmmaker Anurag Kahsyap's daughter Aaliyah Kashyap shut down haters who trolled her for promoting her BFF Ida Ali's crowdfunding bid to raise money for her senior year thesis film. Aaliyah took to her social media handle to defend her friend who also happens to be a star kid - director Imtiaz Ali's daughter - against trolls who slammed her for starting a crowdfunding page to support her college film titled 'Red'. "The rich asking for money, lol. Irony here is that she's Imtiaz Ali's daughter.
Wagle Ki Duniya's Atharva aka Sheehan Kapahi reveals the upcoming twist in the show, says, "Atharva is sure Manoj won't harm him"
Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey is a thought-provoking slice-of-life family drama that follows the lives of Rajesh Wagle and his family. The show has captured audiences with endearing characters and strong messages. After multiple failed attempts to get the family house in his name, this week Manoj Wagle (Vipul Deshpande) will take another drastic step to attain the Wagle family’s old home.
Actress Vaidehi Nair on her new show Raazz Mahal: I have never been part of such an extraordinary story
Actress Vaidehi Nair, who was previously seen in daily soap Sirf Tum, is delighted to join the cast of show Raazz Mahal, which features Himanshu Soni, Neha Harsora in lead roles. She shared, "This show is completely a fresh story for me as it revolves around some supernatural power and likewise the concept is of period drama. I have never been part of such an extraordinary story.
Urfi Javed shuts rumours of her doing Lock Upp and Khatron Ke Khiladi; says “mujhe approach tak nahi kiya gaya hai”
Urfi Javed, who is well know for her unique style choices confirmed that she isn’t doing Lock Upp and Khatron Ke Khiladi. The actress and social media influencer revealed that she has not been approached for doing the reality shows. The actress made headlines recently after rumours of her doing Kangana Ranaut’s Lock Upp and Rohit Shetty’s Khatron Ke Khiladi came up. Many speculated that she might do one of the two shows this year.
I am disappointed, but I know that ratings supersede everything: Kajal Pisal on her track wrapping up abruptly in Sasural Simar Ka 2
It’s been less than a month since Kajal Pisal was introduced as a chudail on Sasural Simar Ka 2, and the makers have wrapped up her track, as it failed to impress the audience. The actress was roped in to play Charulata, who rises from the dead. However, there were some last-minute changes, and she was made to play a chudail. She shot her last episode yesterday. She says, “We can never predict the longevity of the track, especially when it’s a cameo appearance.
Alibaba's Sayantani Ghosh shares how her hubby Anugrah Tiwari proposed to her; calls it, 'Probably the funniest proposal'
Alibaba: Ek Andaaz Andekha's Sayantani Ghosh, married the love of her life, Anugrah Tiwari, in an intimate wedding on December 5, 2021. Sayantani now shared the video of how Anugrah proposed to her for a wedding on the couch at their place, the moment was surely emotional and had some funny notes to it which the couple would surely remember. In the video, Anugrah went on his knees and proposed to her, however, at that moment Sayantani asked, 'Meri wali ring kahan hai??'.
Kangana Ranaut on her conversation with Abhishek Kapoor: He said, 'they choked Sushant way before he choked himself' - Times of India
Kangana Ranaut on her conversation with Abhishek Kapoor: He said, 'they choked Sushant way before he choked himself' Share this on: FacebookTwitterPintrest TIMESOFINDIA.COM Updated: Jul 24, 2020, 12:55 IST By - facebooktwitterincom Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s untimely demise has shocked the entire nation. The actor died by suicide on June 14 at his Bandra residence. According to the reports, Sushant was suffering from clinical depression.
Kangana Ranaut on battling the 'B-grade actor' tag: I straightened my hair, stuffed my lips with botox and even wore a bikini - Times of India
Kangana Ranaut on battling the 'B-grade actor' tag: I straightened my hair, stuffed my lips with botox and even wore a bikini Share this on: FacebookTwitterPintrest TIMESOFINDIA.COM Updated: Jul 24, 2020, 13:01 IST By - facebooktwitterincom Kangana Ranaut, who started her career in 2006 with Anurag Basu's 'Gangster' has come a long way in her illustrious career.
Amy Jackson's stunning pictures from her Italian vacay with beau George Panayiotou are sure to leave you jealous; view post - Times of India
Amy Jackson's stunning pictures from her Italian vacay with beau George Panayiotou are sure to leave you jealous; view post Share this on: FacebookTwitterPintrest TIMESOFINDIA.COM Created: Jul 24, 2020, 12:56 IST By - facebooktwitterincom Model turned Bollywood actress Amy Jackson might be away from the silver screen but the diva is surely grabbing a lot of attention on social media.
Did you know that Kangana Ranaut and Sushant Singh Rajput were being considered for a movie by Homi Adjania? - Times of India
After Sushant Singh Rajput’s tragic demise, a lot of debates, discussions and revelations have been happening in Bollywood. Kangana Ranaut has been one of the actors from the industry who has been actively running a crusade for the late actor. While the actors have never worked together, did you know that they were being considered for a movie by filmmaker Homi Adjania?
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