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Mumbai, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently shared some amusing relationship advice with actress Kunickaa Sadanand. In a lighthearted moment during her recent visit to Kunickaa's home for her fun YouTube series, Farah playfully suggested that it might be time for Kunickaa to get a new boyfriend. The ace dancer made the remark after Kunickaa shared that being called a "control freak" by Farah on the reality show Bigg Boss 19 made her realize she had spent her entire life showering people with so much love that it often became suffocating. The actress added that once she stopped doing so, she felt much better afterwards. Kunickaa also revealed that she broke down in tears when the filmmaker reprimanded her for her behavior on the reality show and referred to her as a "control freak." "I realized, Farah, that all my life I have put so much love into people that they suffocated. I decided to cut back. I realized you were right. Then I looked back at my relationships, whether with boyfriends or others." Hearing this, Farah jokingly remarked, "But now, it's time to get a new boyfriend." Sharing her story, the director also shared that she has become far less of a control freak in her personal life. Khan explained that after years of managing every detail on film sets, she now consciously allows her family the freedom to make their own choices. Farah added that this change has helped her maintain better balance and reduce stress at home. "Even I used to be like that, but now, I've reduced it. Because on the set, there's a habit of controlling everyone. So, at home, I leave it. Let go. Sometimes, But I feel, now you're grown up enough to take your own decisions. And make your own mistakes. Exactly. Yeah. And now, I can't take stress. Otherwise, you get so spent. You're only stressed for life," mentioned Farah.
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, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tennis star Sania Mirza is not just known for her sporting achievements but also for her wit and candid presence on social media. Recently Sania gave fans a glimpse of a light-hearted moment from the pickleball court that quickly got attention online. Sania revealed how Farah Khan and her team broke into an impromptu dance to Neha Bhasin's trending track "Thumak Thumak" right in the middle of a game. Posting a dance clip, Sania captioned, "This is what happens when I ask them to play pickleball!" The fun exchange showcased the lighter side of sports, where the ...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 >
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 >
Mumbai, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana joins names such as Kamal Haasan, Ariana Grande, and Jeremy Strong at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. Ayushmann along with names such as Kamal Haasan Naomi Ackie, Gillian Anderson, Branford Marsalis, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Graham, Jodie Comer and Jason Momoa are among 534 individuals who were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on June 26. "We are thrilled to invite this esteemed class of artists, technologists, and professionals to join the Academy," said Ac ...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 >
Dhanashree Verma has opened up about her divorce from Yuzvendra Chahal, revealing the emotional turmoil she experienced during the final court hearing. She addressed the rumors surrounding alimony demands and expressed surprise at Chahal's choice of attire during their court appearance. Choreographer and social media personality Dhanashree Verma has spoken about her divorce from Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, nearly a month after Chahal first opened up on the separation. In a podcast intervi ...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: Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon spoke about her journey as a divorced woman in the film industry. In a candid conversation with ANI, the actress shared her thoughts on how life changed after parting ways with her ex-husband, filmmaker Ashok Thakeria. Poonam Dhillon married Ashok in 1988 and later divorced him in 1997. They have two children together, Anmol and Paloma, and the actress has always remained focused on raising them. Looking back, Poonam said she was "fearful" of how people might treat her after the divorce, especially in an industry where personal matters often become pub ...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 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Ram Kapoor who was last seen in the streaming series 'Khalbali Records', has shared that once during his academic years, several Bollywood bigwigs stayed at his accommodations. The actor recently appeared on choreographer Farah Khan's YouTube channel. During the show, Farah spoke about how at one point, Ram weighed over 150 kgs. The actor said, "When I was in college guys, this is for Farah Khan's audience, when I was in college in Los Angeles. I was in Los Angeles in acting school. In one of my houses, Sajid Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala, Arbaaz Khan and Raje ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 4: Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai took to social media to shower praise on Aamir Khan for his continued efforts to elevate the stature of Hindi cinema. Lauding his decision to release 'Sitaare Zameen Par' in theatres and hold off on its OTT release for six months, Ghai called it a move that brings "dignity to Hindi cinema." In his heartfelt note, the director expressed his happiness at how exhibitors across the country honoured Aamir as a "brave filmmaker" for supporting the big-screen experience and showing deep respect for theatrical business. Sharing a photo featuring Aamir Kh ...Read More >
Mumbai Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bigg Boss season 19 continues to keep audiences hopeful with its mix of clashes and unexpected moments of solidarity and warmth. In a video recently shared by the host channel's official social media account, contestant Neelam Giri and Shehbaz Badesha were seen engaging in a thoughtful conversation about housemate Kunickaa Sadanand. The two were seen defending her against the perception of being overly aggressive and dominating. The clip captured Shehbaz highlighting a recent confrontation in the house where Abhishek and Gaurav verbally charged at Kunickaa durin ...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 (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) will open admissions for its first batch of students starting this August, giving a major boost to India digital and creative economy sector. The institute will offer a robust portfolio of industry-driven courses in the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) sector. The institute, which was announced by Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, at World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in May 2025, is backed by prestigious global par ...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 >
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 >
Mumbai, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Priyanka Chopra Jonas, on Friday, took to social media to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at her intense preparation for the action-packed scenes in her film "Heads of State." From rigorous training sessions to stunt rehearsals, the actress shared glimpses of the hard work that went into bringing her powerful role to life. Taking to Instagram, the 'Baywatch' actress posted a video where she is seen performing action stunts and captioned it, "Don't try this at home...unless you have @neeshnation #HeadsOfState streaming now on @primevideo." The clip opens wit ...Read More >
Mumbai: In an epic finale that had viewers on the edge of their seats, The Traitors concluded with Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther emerging as the ultimate winners. Hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, the show's final moments were packed with suspense, strategy, and a stunning twist as the duo solved the biggest question of the season -- "Who can you really trust?" Karan Johar, the host of The Traitors, praised Uorfi and Nikita's victory, crediting their sharp instincts and fearless gameplay. "Uorfi and Nikita may come from different worlds, but together, they cracked the game's biggest question ...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 >
New Delhi: Former beauty queen and Bollywood actress Tanushree Dutta, who is hailed as the torchbearer of MeToo movement in India, recently in one of her interviews revealed about rejecting a staggering Rs 1.65 crore Bigg Boss offer. She alleged 'men and women sleep in same hall...fight there, I can't do that'. In an interview with Bollywood Thikana, Tanushree Dutta said, "Do you really think I would go to a show like that? I can't stay in a place like that; I don't even stay with my own family. I was never interested in Bigg Boss and will never be. They have offered me Rs 1.65 crore to be a ...Read More >