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Hyderabad: The latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19 was filled with both joy and drama. Host Salman Khan surprised contestant Tanya Mittal with a royal singhasan on her birthday. Tanya grew emotional and shared her wish that Salman could become like family to her in Mumbai, so she would not feel unsafe living there. The celebration continued with sweets from Turkey, soulful singing by Amaal Mallik, and fun moments with fellow contestants. While the mood was festive, Salman also took time to address controversies surrounding him. Without naming anyone, he indirectly responded to recent allegations made by Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap. Salman told the housemates that people who were once associated with him, even those who praised him before, are now spreading negativity. He remarked that such people waste their time on podcasts making false claims only because they have no work. He advised everyone to focus on their jobs, saying, "There is nothing better than work. No matter what you are going through, get up, take a shower, and show up." Abhinav Kashyap has recently made strong statements against Salman Khan. In a podcast and interviews, he accused Salman of taking undue credit for Dabangg and claimed that he manipulated situations in past projects. He also alleged that Salman made things difficult for his brother Anurag Kashyap during Tere Naam. Abhinav even mocked Salman's fitness, calling his body fake and injected, and labeled him a "goon" and "criminal."
Mumbai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Shefali Jariwala, who passed away on Friday night in Mumbai, climbed the ladder to success with the remix of her song, 'Kaanta Laga'. The actress has an interesting connection with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Back in the early 2000s, the dot com bubble had burst, a decade had passed since the New Economic Policy of India was enacted. Like other sectors, India's entertainment industry too was looking west. But to make the content marketable, it was imperative to have the basic thread from India. That's how the remix of 'Kaanta Laga' came to life. ...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 >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Popular reality show 'Bigg Boss 19' saw its first eviction, and it turned out to be a shocking double elimination. This week's 'Weekend Ka Vaar' was hosted by Farah Khan, along with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. The episode saw two contestants, Nagma Mirajkar and Natalia Janoszek, leaving the house after receiving the lowest votes from the audience. In Sunday's WKV episode, Farah Khan first announced Natalia's name for eviction. Just as the housemates gathered to bid her goodbye, Farah surprised everyone with another twist, revealing that Nagm ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bigg Boss 19 is only getting spicier with each passing week. After no eviction in the first two weeks, makers shocked fans with a double elimination last weekend, showing the exit door to two female contestants Natalia Janoszek and Nagma Mirajkar. Now, buzz suggests another double elimination could be around the corner. Speculation began after the makers dropped a fiery promo for the upcoming episode, giving viewers a glimpse of tensions boiling over in the house. In the clip, composer Amaal Mallik is seen locking horns with actress Kunickaa Sadanand over her constant interference in ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that the personal liberty of two consenting adults to marry and live together peacefully is protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. In a recent ruling, the court emphasised that family opposition cannot override this autonomy. Justice Sanjeev Narula stated that the Supreme Court has consistently upheld this principle, directing law enforcement to protect couples from threats or coercion. In this case, the court ordered police protection for a young couple who feared harassment from the woman's family. The couple had solemnised the ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Choreographer, filmmaker and star Youtuber Farah Khan, who hosted the Weekend Ka Vaar segment of "Bigg Boss 19" during superstar Salman Khan's absence, has asked actor Akshay Kumar if he's game to make part two of their 2010 heist comedy film "Tees Maar Khan". Farah took to Instagram stories, where she shared a picture of herself along with Akshay from the sets of "Bigg Boss 19". The actor was seen in the controversial reality show promoting his upcoming film "Jolly LLB 3." The filmmaker-choreographer and Youtuber found hosting with Akshay "such fun." "Tees m ...Read More >
Bigg Boss 18: Shilpa Shirodkar is termed 'biggest backstabber' after Vivian Dsena... Deepak Kalal fights with passenger in flight? Know the truth behind viral video Delhi court fixes Nov 28 for hearing former CM Arvind Kejriwal's plea over sanction copy in... Where will the Champions Trophy 2025 be played? ICC to take final call on THIS date Amid divorce rumours with Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan recalls telling Amitabh Bachchan he made 'big mistake' by... Deepinder Goyal's Zomato opens Rs 8500 crore QIP share sale, sets floor price at Rs... Delhi Capitals co-owner pens emotional fare ...Read More >
Anurag Kashyap's directorial debut, Paanch, will finally be released in theatres. The film, which was initially made in 2003, had faced delays due to objections from the CBFC.Source : IMDb Anurag Kashyap's directorial debut, Paanch, will finally be released in theatres. The film, which was initially made in 2003, had faced delays due to objections from the Central Board of Film Certification. However, one of the film's producers, Tutu Sharma, confirmed that Paanch is set for a theatrical release within the next six months. Sharma also mentioned that the film's negatives had slightly deterior ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Late Shefali Jariwala's husband Parag Tyagi said please pray for my pari as he addressed the media following the cremation. A visibly shattered Parag said, "Please mazak drama mat banaiyega. Main ab sab se request karta hu please meri pari ke liye sab pray kariyega' (Please do not make a drama. I request you all to kindly pray for my fairy)" Shefali's final rites were performed at Mumbai's Oshiwara Crematorium by her father, brother, and husband according to Hindu tradition. Shefali's "Bigg Boss 13" co-contestant Sidharth Shukla was also laid to rest at Mumb ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Get ready, Bigg Boss fans! The much-awaited Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is all set to hit your screens soon, and this time, there's a special twist that has already created a huge buzz. Yes, it's no longer just for celebrities -- common people can now become contestants too! The makers recently dropped a powerful promo featuring none other than Akkineni Nagarjuna, confirming his return as the host. With the punchline "Ee sari chadharangam kaadu, ranarangame" (This time it's not a chessboard, it's a battlefield), the hype has gone sky-high. The promo promises intense drama, fierce bat ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: Large-sized deals (>=100,000 sq. ft.), continue to drive India's commercial office market, consistently accounting for bulk of the Grade A office space uptake in the last 5 years. In H1 2025 too, 51% of the total leasing across the top 7 cities was through large-sized deals at 17.2 million sq feet, reflecting occupiers' sustained appetite for high-quality office spaces to support growth strategies. Also Read | 'Bigg Boss 19': Transgender Athlete Anaya Bangar Approached for Salman Khan's Upcoming Reality Show? Here's What We Know. Technology sector co ...Read More >
Mumbai September 14: It was a night of raw emotions and heartfelt gratitude as Bobby Deol took center stage at the world premiere of 'Bandar' at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The film premiered at the 50th year of TIFF and brought with it a powerful moment for Deol, who admitted he never imagined one of his films would make it to a global film festival. Sharing a video straight from the TIFF stage, Bobby wrote on his social media, "All the raw emotions came up when we stepped on stage for the premiere of #Bandar, a film so close to my heart. Congratulations to the whole team ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Popular reality show Bigg Boss 19 saw its first eviction, and it turned out to be a shocking double elimination. This week Weekend Ka Vaar was hosted by Farah Khan, along with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. The episode saw two contestants, Nagma Mirajkar and Natalia Janoszek, leaving the house after receiving the lowest votes from the audience. In Sunday WKV episode, Farah Khan first announced Natalia name for eviction. Just as the housemates gathered to bid her goodbye, Farah surprised everyone with another twist, revealing that Nagma would al ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Sonakshi Sinha and Sudheer Babu starrer much-awaited Telugu film 'Jatadhara' is set to officially hit theatres on November 7. On Monday, the makers announced the film's release date, revealing that it will be out in both Hindi and Telugu languages. They also unveiled a jaw-dropping motion poster of 'Jatadhara', taking the excitement to the next level. Also Read | 'Nishaanchi' Fever Hits Delhi: Aaishvary Thackeray, Vedika Pinto & Anurag Kashyap Soak in Sights and Gorge in Delicacies of the Capital (View Pics). Sonakshi Sinha also shared the s ...Read More >
Mumbai Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Music composer Amaal Mallik and Entrepreneur Tanya Mittal have been sharing a very beautiful bond whilst in the Bigg Boss 19 house. While we thought it to be friendship, looks like something is brewing beyond being "just good friends." Recently, Amaal was seen getting jealous while Tanya was talking to contestant and her good friend Pranit More. Pranit and Amaal had got into an argument following which both were not talking to each other in the recent episode. Tanya who is a good friend of Pranit was seen cheering him up as he was extremely upset and low. But t ...Read More >
Mumbai: With Bigg Boss 19 just over a month away, exciting updates about the upcoming season are flooding the internet keeping fans on the edge of their seats. The latest buzz is about the first promo of the upcoming season. According to fresh updates, superstar Salman Khan is all set to shoot the promotional video for Bigg Boss 19 before heading off to Ladakh for his next film project. The promo shoot is expected to take place between July 8 and July 12, as the makers are giving final touches to the season's grand launch. As per tradition, the makers will first reveal the official Bigg Boss ...Read More >
New Delhi: The entertainment industry woke up to devastating news as actress and model Shefali Jariwala, fondly remembered as the 'Kaanta Laga' girl, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 42. While many know her for her hit music videos and stint on 'Bigg Boss 13', Shefali had also carved a brief but memorable path in the South Indian film industry, sharing screen space with Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar. In 2011, Shefali appeared in the hit Kannada film 'Hudugaru', directed by K. Madesh. She featured in the peppy number 'Pankaja', a high-energy dance track that added a touch of glamour ...Read More >
Bollywood star Salman Khan shares a strong bond with Arpita, his youngest sister. In a new interview, she opened up about the mass hero's food choices and revealed that he has developed his own special dish. Salman Khan is one of the biggest names in the film industry. The mass hero enjoys a huge fan following because of his larger-than-life reel image and engaging performances. He is also considered to be a family man. In a recent interview, his sister Aprita opened up about her bond with 'Bhai ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
The image was shared on X. Mumbai: The cause behind actor Shefali Jariwala's death is yet to be ascertained, and her body has been taken for postmortem, the Mumbai Police said on Saturday. "Her body was found at her residence in Andheri. The police received the information at 1 am (Saturday). Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem. The cause of her death is not yet clear," police stated. A mobile forensic unit and a team of Mumbai Police reached the actor's apartment in the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Actress Elli AvrRam and YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani surprised everyone with a romantic Instagram post that has now gone viral. In the photo, Elli is smiling in Ashish's arms while holding a beautiful bouquet of red and yellow flowers. Behind them is a lovely stone bridge, making the picture even more special. Ashish wrote just one word in the caption: "Finally." That one word made fans go wild with excitement. Celebrities also reacted -- Munawar Farooqui joked about movie premieres, and Pulkit Samrat congratulated them. So, are they officially together? They haven't said anything y ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 17: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan took to social media to express his happiness over the warm support newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are receiving from the film industry. The actor shared his joy and wished the debutantes all the best for their journey ahead. Taking to his Instagram stories, the 'Sultan' actor shared a poster of "Saiyaara" featuring lead actors Ahaan and Aneet. Alongside it, Khan wrote, "It is so nice to see the love two debutants are getting from the industry and the country. So happy for them and thr parents who I have known since we were kids. @ahaanp ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the latest season of the popular reality show "Bigg Boss" is set to entertain the fans soon, JioHotstar has revealed the house for this season. The house for the show hosted by Salman Khan has been conceptualized by renowned designer Omung Kumar with production designer Vanita Garud. For Season 19, the design of the house has been inspired by the spirit of camping in the wild, invoking the raw simplicity of a cabin in the woods. Wooden textures ground the house in tradition, while vibrant colours reflect the diversity and unpredictability of the opinions of ...Read More >
Mumbai: It's been only two weeks since the 19th season of 'Bigg Boss' has gone on air, and fans have already started stirring controversies. After accusing the 'Bigg Boss' makers and host Salman Khan of being biased towards contestant Kunickaa Sadanand, haters are now circulating a video of Salman dancing with a woman, and even concluded that the mystery woman dancing with shirtless Salman in the bold viral video is none other than Bigg Boss 19 contestant Kunickaa. Sharing the video on X, a user named 'ItsRubiology' claimed, "So now I understand why #SalmanKhan takes #KunickaaSadanand." How ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 15 (ANI): Popular reality show 'Bigg Boss 19' saw its first eviction, and it turned out to be a shocking double elimination. This week's 'Weekend Ka Vaar' was hosted by Farah Khan, along with Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. The episode saw two contestants, Nagma Mirajkar and Natalia Janoszek, leaving the house after receiving the lowest votes from the audience. Also Read | Emmy Awards 2025: Netflix Hit 'Adolescence' Wins 6 Major Awards at 77th Primetime Ceremony. In Sunday's WKV episode, Farah Khan first announced Natalia's name for eviction. Just as the ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) In an attempt to lighten the tense atmosphere of the house, Amaal Mallik and Shehbaaz Badeshah planned a prank, which eventually snowballed into utter chaos. Housemates discovered that several essential items had mysteriously gone missing, which started with suspicion but concluded with anger and accusations. The prank started in the kitchen as food was cooked without salt, leaving everyone frustrated. Soon after, contestants realized that more items had disappeared, which included Baseer Ali's designer dress, Awez Darbar's belts, and even some garments from o ...Read More >
In one of the previous episodes of Bigg Boss 19 too, Amaal Mallik claimed that Awez Darbar was cheating on his girlfriend, Nagma Mirajkar. Bigg Boss 19: Amaal Mallik has once again issued an open threat about Awez Darbar, making comments about his personal life. In the recent episode of Salman Khan's controversial reality show, Amaal questioned Nehal Chudasama for telling Pranit More and the team that they were better in the comedy task. Nehal explained that she felt guilty after announcing the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Nearly a decade after her explosive exit from Bigg Boss 10, controversial contestant Priyanka Jagga is making headlines once again. The reality TV star, known for her fiery clashes and particularly her spat with host Salman Khan, has now claimed that she will be returning to the show in its upcoming 19th season. Taking to Facebook on Tuesday, Priyanka shared several throwback pictures from her time on Bigg Boss 10. Alongside the pictures, she included a note about her eventful time on the show and admitted she had been offered a return to the Bigg Boss house for the new season. Sh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14: OPPO India's recently launched K13 Turbo Pro 5G, India's first smartphone with a cooling fan, goes on sale tomorrow i.e. 15 August 2025, across Flipkart, OPPO India E-store and mainline retail stores. Built for Indian gamers and power users, it combines OPPO's self-developed Storm Engine cooling technology with a flagship-grade processor, a massive 7000mAh battery, 80W SuperVOOCTM fast charging, and a 1.5K AMOLED flat display to deliver next-gen performance, sustained thermal controls, and an immersive visual experience even during the most demanding usage scenari ...Read More >
Anurag Kashyap gets candid about Bandar: 'I identify with Bobby, I've been written off often' We've learnt to expect the unexpected from Anurag Kashyap. Even then, the filmmaker surprised us by casting Bobby Deol, a star as mainstream as they come, in Bandar (Monkey in a Cage). When Kashyap sits down with us days after the movie's première at Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), he says that Deol was the perfect choice to lead the story of an ageing television star, whose life changes ov ...Read More >