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Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Elnaaz Norouzi, who is known for her work in 'Sacred Games', 'Tehran' and others, recently exited the reality streaming show 'The Traitors'. After stepping out of the show, the actress is "overwhelmed with all the love that she has been receiving, of late. Elnaaz's journey on the show became one of the most talked-about -- and now, one of the most cherished. Talking about the response, the actress said in a statement, "I'm honestly overwhelmed... I never imagined this kind of love. The messages, the DMs, the edits every word has touched me deeply. I gave my heart, my mind, and every bit of effort to this journey". She added, "And today, seeing how it connected with all of you, it makes every second worth it. I may be out of the game, but your love has made me feel like I've already won". Elnaaz brought authenticity, intelligence, and warmth into every moment showing that in a game full of strategy and deception, being true to yourself can still win hearts. Earlier, the actress had revealed that she spent months diving into books on human psychology, strategy, and deception to fully understand the complexities of her character. Speaking about her role, Norouzi earlier told IANS, "I've dedicated months of preparation to truly understand the intricacies of human nature for my role in 'The Traitors.' I've immersed myself in a variety of books on reading people and understanding the art of strategy and deception. Books are my best friend". The Karan Johar-hosted reality show also features names such as Anshula Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor, Karan Kundrra, Raj Kundra, Jasmine Bhasin, Ashish Vidyarthi, Harsh Gujral, Jannat Zubair, Janvi Gaur, Lakshmi Manchu, Mukesh Chabbra, Nikita Luther, Purav Jha, Raftaar, Raj Kundra, Sahil Salathia, Sudhanshu Pandey, and Sufi Motiwala.
Mumbai, June 5: The reality show 'Hip Hop India 2' has decided its winner for its second season. Contestant Shubhankar, who is known by his stage name, Hectik, was crowned the winner. With Remo D'Souza and Malaika Arora added at the helm as the judges, Bollywood actors Sara Ali Khan and Adtiya Roy Kapur graced the season finale. They were there to promote their upcoming film 'Metro...In Dino'. The finalists included Hitesh, Rule Breakerz, Aman-Kunal, and Lil Pool, each of whom brought their own signature styles to the stage. Shubhankar owned the stage and raised the winner's belt in a moment ...Read More >
New Delhi: The comedy series Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment has once again captured the audience's attention, but this time in the latest promo for Season 2, actress Ankita Lokhande left viewers buzzing with speculation after she appeared to hint at a pregnancy during a fun on-screen moment. The recently released promo opens with comedian Krushna Abhishek snatching an ingredient from Ankita's hand and sprinting away. As Ankita chases him, she suddenly stops and says, "Main pregnant hoon, main bhaag nahi sakti" (I am pregnant, I can't run), a line which shocks the entire cast. Krushn ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The season one of the reality show "The Traitors" has reached its final leg. This week five contestants -- Anshula Kapoor, Janvee Gaur, Elnaaz Norouzi, Sufi Motiwala, and Jannat Zubair have been eliminated from the show hosted by Karan Johar. Speaking about her elimination during an exclusive conversation with IANS, Anshula said, "Actually, when I was voted out, my gut never once told me that Elnaz could be a traitor. I defended her strongly, though not all of it was shown on TV. I think that influenced people who were on the fence about me -- they started dou ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Ankita Lokhande shared some "raw" pictures of herself as she celebrated unfiltered beauty that comes from being present. Ankita took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures of herself standing on the balcony. The sunlight softly touches her skin adding an extra golden glow and the wind adds the drama to the actress' perfect curly hair. The actress, who looks stunning dressed in a black and white dress, wrote her thoughts in the caption section. She wrote: "There's a kind of beauty that isn't filtered, posed, or planned... It's in the way ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actor Bobby Deol, who stunned everyone with his impressive performance in the blockbuster 'Animal', will be next seen in the upcoming streaming show 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' marking his another project after hugely popular 'Aashram'. The actor recently spoke with IANS ahead of the release of 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' in the BKC area of Mumbai, and shared how he became a part of the show, and what led to him sitting with Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, and the director of the show, for 7 hours. Recollecting how he was offered the show, Bobby told IANS, "Wh ...Read More >
While Diwali celebrations are lighting up the skies and houses are buzzing with chatter and laughter as families gather to celebrate the festival of lights, new shows and movies are making their way onto streaming giants for the fans to enjoy. From movies to shows, national as well as international, will be premiering on the over-the-top (OTT) platforms during the weekend. So grab your drinks, popcorn, and other favourite snacks to take a look at the long list of releases this weekend. They Call ...Read More >
Content creator Sam Pepper was banned from livestreaming platforms Pump.fun and Kick after sending a young teen to the hospital in New Delhi, India, by hitting them in the face with a firework while live. Pepper and his friends had been firing Roman candle-style fireworks at each other during the Diwali festival, with locals joining in on the chaos. Any enjoyment quickly turned sour when the British influencer directly hit a local young teen in the face with a firework. "Oh my god! Oh my god, h ...Read More >
Having a good story and making a good film are two very different things - and the Punjabi film 'Ikk Kudi' is a reminder of exactly that. You can sense potential in the premise from the start, but the film's treatment never quite lets you stay invested. The Shehnaaz Gill starrer, also her production debut, is well-intentioned, but not quite well-made. Gill, as Tejo and Simar, is the undeniable heart of the film. The story moves between past and present, exploring a woman's right to choose whom s ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 5 (ANI): Actor Aahana S Kumra will be seen participating in reality show Rise and Fall. On what made her say yes to the show, the Lipstick Under My Burkha star in a press note said, When they (makers) called me for Rise and Fall, I was intrigued. I got a call from my friend who also the casting director and he asked me to meet the team. I met them and it was pretty amazing because it the first time that theyre doing this show in India, and it coincides with my first time doing any reality format. The captive format of the show excites Aahana but also m ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-comedian Kiku Sharda, best known for his comic antics on television, opened up about his personality off-screen. In an exclusive interview with IANS, he shared that while he brings laughter to audiences on TV, he is quite reserved in real life and doesn't talk as much as people might expect. Kiku shared, "Being a comic actor didn't make much difference inside the house. I didn't feel any pressure to be funny all the time, nor did I go in with that intention. Just because I do comedy on TV doesn't mean I'm joking around 24/7 in real life." "Off-screen, I' ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sunny Leone is all set to return as host for the latest season of the reality show, "Splitsvilla X6 (Season 16)". As the shoot for the show has already commenced, Sunny used social media to share a sneak peek into her Day 1 of Splitsvilla. Spilling the excitement for the show, the 'Ragini MMS 2' actress shared a video on her official Instagram handle from the location saying, "Day- 1 Splitsvilla is complete. It is very exciting. So many cool things are going to happen. Oh my God, the girls are so great and the boys are so hot. Yummy Yummy. All I have t ...Read More >
The #ShameOnMTVHUSTLE trend surfaced on Monday with several users coming together to support comedian Rohan Cariappa. It all started when Rohan took to his Instagram Stories to claim that his YouTube channel was getting shut. "50 plus strikes," he wrote in one story along with a screen recording of the strikes on his videos about the show. In another story, he wrote, "The channel shuts down on the 7th ... Killswitch aur Danish ke baad mera bhi elimination ho raha hai (I have been eliminated after Killswitch and Danish)." Danish and Killswitch were contestants of the show. It is being said th ...Read More >
The trailer of Rise & Fall, hosted by Ashneer Grover, showcases the clash between Rulers in luxury and Workers in hardship. Featuring 16 celebrities, the Banijay Asia show premieres Sept 6 on MX Player. Mumbai: The trailer of the upcoming streaming reality show Rise & Fall was unveiled on Monday. The video sets the tone for a brutal divide between two opposite worlds -- the Rulers and the Workers. The Rulers bask in luxury inside a lavish penthouse, while the Workers grind in a bare-basics base ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Bobby Deol, who stunned everyone with his impressive performance in the blockbuster 'Animal', will be next seen in the upcoming streaming show 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' marking his another project after hugely popular 'Aashram'. The actor recently spoke with IANS ahead of the release of 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' in the BKC area of Mumbai, and shared how he became a part of the show, and what led to him sitting with Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, and the director of the show, for 7 hours. Recollecting how he was offered the sh ...Read More >
Actor-Singer Shehnaaz Gill recently opened up about consuming black alkaline water, which can cost up to Rs 600 per bottle. Despite the high price, Gill claimed that the water doesn't have a different taste and she drinks it simply because she finds it black. Alkaline water has become a popular trend among celebrities and many people claim it is good for health. However, Gill's remarks about the water being just like normal water surprised fans. In her comments, Shehnaaz Gill also mentioned that ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 8 (PTI) Actor Rajeev Khandelwal is set to host a reality game show, titled "Tum Ho Naa", Sony Pictures Networks India has announced. The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television as well as streaming service Sony LIV. Khandelwal is best known for his work in TV, OTT shows and films like "Kahiin To Hoga", "Left Right Left", "Haq Se", "Showtime", "Aamir", "Shaitan", and "Table No. 1". "Over the years, I've been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some quite unconventional. But I've always chosen to follow my heart and be part of something that genuine ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Anshula Kapoor, who recently got evicted from Karan Johar's show "The Traitors," has opened up about her experience on the reality show. Speaking to IANS, she revealed that having 'chachi' Maheep Kapoor by her side brought her a much-needed sense of normalcy and safety. When asked how important Maheep Chachi's presence was to her emotional strength, Anshula revealed that it made a world of difference. She shared, "She gave me emotional support. I had never done reality TV or any long-format project before. Usually, when you shoot something, you go home and dec ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ace filmmaker Karan Johar has opened up about the winning moment on "The Traitors," revealing how Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther cracked the show's biggest question in the finale. According to the host, their sharp observation and timely decision-making played a key role in their victory. KJo, who led the season with his signature wit and charm, shared that the show was everything he hoped it would be -- explosive, emotional, totally unpredictable, and entertaining. In a statement, Karan stated, "The Traitors was everything we hoped it would be -- explosive, em ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) "Tum Hi Ho" singer Arijit Singh has edged past global pop stars Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to emerge the most followed artist on music streaming platform Spotify with 151 million followers. American singer Swift, one of the biggest names in the pop music circuit, is in second place with 139.6 million followers and Britain's Sheeran, who came out with his India-set track "Sapphire" recently, is at number three with 121 million, according to the listing released by data tracking websites Chartmasters and Volt.fm this week. The websites provide in-depth analysis of artis ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Noorin Sha became the first contestant to exit the streaming reality show 'Rise and Fall'. But she didn't walk out without unleashing a sharp attack against social media influencer and choreographer Dhanashree Verma. Noorin was nominated alongside Akriti, Sangeeta, and Aarush, it was Aarush who found safety through the audience's support. The remaining three awaited their fate, which lay entirely in the hands of the Rulers. Every Ruler in the show voted against Noorin, sealing her exit from the show. Before walking out, Noorin left a fiery parting shot ...Read More >
Last night, TV stars Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain threw a grand Diwali party in Mumbai. Various Bollywood celebrities as well as television stars graced the party with their fashionable presence. Amid all the flashing lights and celeb appearances, hosts Vicky Jain and Krushna Abhishek grabbed the attention of fans with their fun dance duet. A video from the party showed Vicky Jain taking the dance floor along with Krushna Abhishek and delivering an energetic dance number, spreading an infectio ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television actress Aishwarya Khare has opened up about her upcoming show "Chhoriyan Chali Gaon" and shared that it will test her mentally, emotionally, and physically. Despite the challenges, she's embracing the experience with determination and a willingness to grow. In an interview with IANS, the 'Bhagya Lakshmi' actress stated that she is approaching this show with the goal of becoming stronger -- mentally, emotionally, and physically. And that she believes this show can help her grow in all those areas. Aishwarya shared, "The two things I've focused on th ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami, who missed out on a place in India's squad for the England tour, has been named in Bengal's expanded list of 50 probables for the upcoming domestic season, according to ESPncricinfo. Shami could potentially be a part of the East Zone in the season-opening Duleep Trophy, which kicks off on August 28, which could mark his return to competitive cricket. The 34-year-old, who has 64 Tests, 108 ODIs and 25 T20Is appearances under his belt, hasn't featured for India since the Champions Trophy, which concluded in March earlier this year ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 3 (ANI): In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, officers of the Airport Commissionerate, Mumbai Customs Zone-III, have seized 14.738 kgs of suspected NDPS hydroponic weed (marijuana) valued at approximately Rs 14.73 crore during operations on Sunday. The seizures were made across Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMI), resulting in the arrest of one passenger, as stated in the press release. The passenger was arrested under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Based on specific intel, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Traffic in central Delhi will be affected on Thursday as the traffic police has issued an advisory due to the Janmashtami and Tazia processions.According to police, the traffic movement in Paharganj is likely to be affected from 1.30pm in view of the shobha yatra for Janmashtami and the Tazia procession.The Janmashtami procession will start from Mandir Shri Banke Bihari Ji in Paharganj's Sangatrasan Bazar and pass through Desh Bandhu Gupta Road, Chuna Mandi, Main Bazar, Munja Chowk and Arakashan Road. The Tazia procession will start from Ajmeri Gate and proceed through Pul Paharganj ...Read More >
R. Madhavan, after captivating audiences with romantic roles, now stars in 'Aap Jaisa Koi' alongside Fatima Sana Shaikh, exploring mature love. Reflecting on his career, Madhavan acknowledges the changing landscape of romance in cinema and hints at transitioning to age-appropriate characters. R. Madhavan, widely acknowledged for his adaptability as an actor, first entered the Hindi film industry in 2001 with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (RHTDM). Though the movie did not generate major success at th ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rocky Jaiswal wished 'Happy friendship day' to his queen, Hina Khan, who rules his whole life. Rocky revealed that Hina is his closest friend and companion. Thanking his stars for bringing Hina into his life, he wrote on his Instagram, "The Queen I Befriended and let her Rule my whole Life. She's the closest friend and companion I have and I can't thank my Stars Enough. Happy Friendship Day my Love...@realhinakhan" The 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' actress also wishes her best friend in the comment section, saying, "Happy friendship day ma best fraaaaand". Roc ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 5 (ANI): Actor Aahana S Kumra will be seen participating in reality show 'Rise and Fall'. On what made her say yes to the show, the 'Lipstick Under My Burkha' star in a press note said, "When they (makers) called me for Rise and Fall, I was intrigued. I got a call from my friend who's also the casting director and he asked me to meet the team. I met them and it was pretty amazing because it's the first time that they're doing this show in India, and it coincides with my first time doing any reality format."The captive format of the show excites Aahana bu ...Read More >
Mumbai Oct 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) King has been roped in as one of the mentors in Amazon MX Player music reality series "I-POPSTAR". He, along with Aastha Gill, Aditya Rikhari, and Parmish Verma, will be seen guiding contestants, evaluating their performances, and pushing them to explore new creative heights. Spilling his excitement about guiding the next generation of musicians, King shared that "I-POPSTAR" is a platform where raw talent meets opportunity. "Every contestant brings something speci ...Read More >