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Mumbai October 20: Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Naitik, aka Karan Mehra, recently talking to IANS, has elaborated on his plans for Diwali this year. The actor said, "Diwali has always been very special to me. It instantly takes me back to my childhood memories of decorating the house with diyas, the aroma of homemade sweets and that pure excitement of being surrounded by family and laughter." He added, "Those simple moments are what truly define the festival for me." Talking about his plans for Diwali this year, Karan said, "This year's Diwali feels a little more grounded. I am focusing on spending quality time with loved ones, celebrating togetherness and carrying forward the spirit of light and positivity in everything I do." Karan, while talking to IANS, also wished all his fans on the occasion of Diwali. "Wishing all my fans a very Happy Diwali." He added, "May your homes be filled with light, laughter and love. Thank you for always showering me with so much warmth and support; you're a big part of my journey, and I'm truly grateful. Let's celebrate responsibly and keep spreading positivity wherever we go. Keep shining, keep believing and thank you for always being my light." 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2': Parth Sells Mansion, Pari's Secret Plan With Ranvijay and Parvati-Om's Surprising Entry Shakes the Virani Household (Read To Know). For the uninitiated, Karan Mehra, best known for his portrayal of Naitik Singhania in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, made his television debut with the same show in 2009. 'Bigg Boss 18' Winner Karanveer Mehra's Ex-Wife Nidhi Seth Finds Love Again, Actress Ties the Knot With Boyfriend Sandiip Kummar (See Pics). He was a part of the series for over 7 years, winning hearts with his calm and endearing portrayal of an ideal husband and son. His on-screen pairing with Akshara, essayed by Hina Khan, became one of television's most loved couples. Karan quit the show in 2016 due to health reasons. Following his exit, he appeared in reality shows like Bigg Boss 10 and Nach Baliye 5. The actor went on to act in TV serials like Khatmal-E-Ishq and Shubharambh.
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 (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): The sudden passing of actress-model Shefali Jariwala at the age of 42 has left the entertainment industry in shock. Best known for her iconic role in the 2002 music video 'Kaanta Laga', Jariwala was last seen by her residential complex's security guard just hours before her reported death, making the news all the more difficult to believe for those who interacted with her. Shatrughan Mahato, a security guard at her Andheri apartment in Mumbai, recalled his final interaction with the actress, saying she appeared to be in a good mood that morning. ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): Actor Shefali Jariwala, who passed away on June 27, was cremated on Saturday evening. The cremation took place at the Oshiwara Crematorium. Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, broke down in tears as he performed the last rites. Family, close friends, and fellow television stars gathered to pay their last respects. Aarti Singh, Mahira Sharma, and Rashami Desai were seen at her home earlier in the day, where her body was kept before being taken for the final rites. Singer Sunidhi Chauhan, who also visited Jariwala's residence, was seen emotional. Para ...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 >
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 >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
New Delhi: The entertainment world mourns the untimely demise of actor and model Shefali Jariwala, best known for her iconic appearance in the music video Kaanta Laga. She passed away at the age of 42, reportedly due to cardiac arrest. Following the postmortem at Mumbai's Cooper Hospital, Shefali's mortal remains were brought to her residence in Andheri.. The body was placed for close family, friends, and well-wishers to pay their final respects before the last rites. The funeral procession took place at Oshiwara Crematorium, where an emotional gathering witnessed Shefali's final journey. A ...Read More >
MUMBAI - Following the sudden death of Bollywood actress Shefali Jariwala, her close friend and actor Vishal Aditya Singh shared their final WhatsApp conversation, leaving fans and friends heartbroken. According to Indian media, Shefali and Vishal both appeared in the hit reality show Bigg Boss 13 and were often seen together at parties and social events. Vishal posted a screenshot of their last chat on Instagram after her unexpected passing. The screenshot revealed that Shefali had messaged Vishal on Wednesday, June 25, at 7:43 PM, suggesting they meet on Friday instead of that day, saying, ...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: In a heartbreaking moment for TV fans, Shefali Jariwala, famous for the hit song Kaanta Laga and a popular contestant from Bigg Boss 13, passed away on June 27 due to a suspected cardiac arrest. She was only 42 years old. Her sudden death has sparked fresh talk of a so-called "Bigg Boss curse" -- a growing list of young contestants who've died unexpectedly. Here's a list of 8 former contestants who tragically passed away under the age of 45: Died of suspected cardiac arrest in 2025. Known for her performance in Kaanta Laga and appearance in Bigg Boss 13. Bigg Boss 13 winner. Passed ...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 >
VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Friday accorded approvals to a slew of industries. Among those are Krishnapatnam Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), which is set to establish a 350 MW Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thamminapatnam and Mommidi villages of SPSR Nellore district with a Rs 1,225 crore investment, creating 575 jobs. Furthermore, the government also waived off a Rs 54 crore extension of time fee, contingent on project completion within two years as per the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024. The government also allocated 22.80 acres at MPSEZ in N ...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, Jul 4 (PTI) Actor Parag Tyagi has penned a heartfelt tribute to his wife, Shefali Zariwala, remembering her not just as the iconic "Kaanta Laga" girl, but as a woman of deep strength, grace, and boundless love. Jariwala, who shot to fame with her breakout appearance in the remix track "Kaanta Laga", passed away on June 27 at the age of 42. In a post on Instagram on Thursday evening, Tyagi shared a photo of Zariwala and called her "fire wrapped in grace". "Shefali, Meri Pari -- the ever-eternal Kaanta Laga -- was so much more than what met the eye. She was fire wrapped in grace -- sh ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a tragic turn of events, actor and reality TV personality Shefali Jariwala passed away late Friday night. She was just 42. According to Mumbai Police, the exact cause of her death is still not confirmed. "Her body was found at her residence in Andheri. We received the call around 1 am on Saturday. The body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for post-mortem. The cause of death will be known only after the medical report," said a police official to PTI. A mobile forensic team and local police visited her apartment in the Golden Rays-Y building in Andheri to examine the scene. Autho ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The demise of actress Shefali Jariwala has deeply shocked the entertainment industry. The actress is reported to have passed away on Friday due to cardiac arrest. However, this is not the first case of an actor passing away due to a heart related ailment at a relatively young age. Actor Sidharth Shukla, who was a fellow contestant of the actress in the 13th season of the reality show 'Bigg Boss', passed away in 2021 at the age of 40 following a heart attack. The actor, who won the 13th edition of 'Bigg Boss' was also reported to be the ex-boyfriend of Shefali. ...Read More >
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 g ...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 >
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 >
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, 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 >
BENGALURU: BBMP marshals deployed at lake security and supervision wing, ward monitoring and Indira Canteens are working without salaries since March. The situation has arisen after Bangalore Solid Waste Management Limited was carved out of BBMP for garbage management. Their salaries are usually given through the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society and each marshal is paid Rs 17,500 monthly. "Supervisors say the delay is due to a set of procedures. Earlier, the amount was given to the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society towards payments from BBMP. Now the files have to be cleared from BWSML to ward mars ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 12 (ANI): As it's Sidharth Shukla's birth anniversary on Thursday, fans have taken social media to pay heartfelt tributes to the late actor. Shehnaaz Gill, who shared a close bond with Sidharth Shukla, also remembered the 'Bigg Boss 13' winner. She took to her Instagram story and wrote, "12:12" on a black background. Though she didn't explain more about it, her post clearly showed how much she misses the presence of Sidharth in her life. #SidharthShuklaLivesOn," a fan wrote on X. Be it X or Instagram, Sidharth's fans have flooded all social media plat ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 28 (PTI) Actor Shefali Jariwala, best known for her iconic single "Kaanta Laga", passed away Friday night, a hospital source said. She was 42. Also Read | Shefali Jariwala Dies: 'Kaanta Laga', 'Bigg Boss 13' Fame Passes Away at 42, Cardiac Arrest Reported Cause. Jariwala was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in suburban Mumbai by her husband, actor Parag Tyagi. "She was brought to the hospital around 11:15 pm. The on-duty doctor declared her dead on arrival," a hospital source said. Also Read | Shefali Jariwala Passes Away: Her Final Instagram Video Had Urged Fans to ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said the quality of police investigation has decreased and it needs to be improved. "Although it is a matter of relief that the crime rate in the state has decreased, the quality of police investigation has decreased, and this needs to be improved," Karnataka CM said. He gave these instructions after holding a meeting of senior police officers and a progress review meeting of the police department at the office of the State Director General of Police. He mentioned that although the accused in the robbery case in Bidar is known, he h ...Read More >
MUMBAI - Indian actress and dancer Shefali Jariwala, best known for her iconic performance in the 2002 hit song "Kaanta Laga," has tragically passed away at the age of 42. According to Indian media reports, Shefali suffered a sudden cardiac arrest on Thursday night. She was immediately rushed to a hospital in Mumbai by her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, and three others. Unfortunately, she could not survive. Hospital staff confirmed that Shefali had already passed away before reaching the hospital. While the official cause of death has not yet been formally announced, initial reports suggest a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sharad Kelkar is making a powerful return to the small screen with the much-talked-about television series 'Tum Se Tum Tak', and he's not shy about addressing the buzz around his reported pay cheque. The actor, who stars alongside Niharika Chouksey in the upcoming show, has responded to claims that he is the highest-paid actor on the series. In a recent interview with IANS, Sharad confidently said, "Yes, I charge for it. What's wrong with that? If someone is earning well, people should be happy, not jealous. It's a sign of achievement. If an actor returns to television, it's becaus ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt's former secretary, Vedika Prakash Shetty, has been arrested by Juhu Police in connection with a ₹77 lakh fraud case. The arrest comes nearly five months after Alia's mother, veteran actor Soni Razdan, filed a complaint alleging financial irregularities. According to Mumbai Police, Shetty was accused of forging Alia's signature and siphoning off ₹76.9 lakh over a span of two years, during which she managed the actor's finances and schedule. The alleged fraud occurred between 2022 and 2024, while Shetty was employed as Bhatt's secretary. After the complaint ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Kashmiri actor-activist Farhana Bhat, best known for her roles in Bollywood films such as "Laila Majnu" and "Notebook", is one of the 16 contestants in the popular reality show "Bigg Boss 19". Bhat, who is known to be a fearless voice against terrorism in the Valley, made her acting debut in 2016 with the comedy-drama film "Sunshine Music Tours and Travels". Her latest work includes the 2023 film "Country of Blind" from Rahhat Shah Kazmi. Speaking about her journey, well-wishers from the Valley have expressed how Bhat represents a new face of Kashmiri youth -- educate ...Read More >