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Mumbai: 'Scoop' star Karishma Tanna on Monday announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Varun Bangera. The actor shared the news through a series of heartwarming photos on social media, drawing wishes from fans and celebrities. Karishma took to Instagram to post a set of intimate pictures with Varun. In one photo, the couple is seen wearing matching caps that read "MOM" and "DAD" while posing with their pet dogs. Another image shows them holding tiny baby socks, while others capture sweet moments like the couple holding hands and sharing a warm hug. Sharing the post, the couple wrote, "A little miracle, our greatest gift -- August 2026." Several celebrities, including Khushi Kapoor, Amrita Arora, Bipasha Basu and Kritika Kamra, congratulated the couple in the comments section. Karishma began her career with 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' in 2001 and later gained popularity as a contestant on 'Bigg Boss 8', where she finished as the first runner-up. She has also appeared in shows like 'Naagin 3' and 'Qayamat Ki Raat', along with films such as 'Grand Masti' and 'Sanju'. In recent years, she transitioned to OTT and received critical acclaim for her role in 'Scoop' (2023), directed by Hansal Mehta. Karishma married Varun Bangera on February 5, 2022, in an intimate ceremony in Mumbai. Varun, a businessman and director at VB Corp, largely stays away from the limelight.
Mumbai, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actor Satish Shah, who is known for his work in films like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai', 'Main Hoon Na', 'Om Shanti Om' and others, passed away on Saturday in Mumbai. The actor was 74 years old. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of the late actor. He also shared a video in which he shared the reason behind the actor's demise. He said in the video, "I would like to share a sad news with you. Our friend, a great actor, Satish Shah has passed away due to kidney failure, a while ago, he suddenly fell ill at ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Ekta Kapoor and Balaji Telefilms' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is returning with a reboot version and viewers can't be more excited for this one. The famous daily soap that aired from 3 July 2000 to 6 November 2008 was a top TRP-rider for many years. Starring Smriti Irani, Amar Upadhyay as Tulsi Virani and Mihir - the OG cast won a million hearts of the fans. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot version's first promo has now been released. Taking to its Instagram account, StarPlus posted a brief clip announcing where and from when the audience can watch the serial. The promo sho ...Read More >
Mohammed Siraj and Mahira Sharma spark fresh dating rumours after a cafe sighting, social media reacts as the unconfirmed relationship buzz grows Star India pacer Mohammed Siraj was recently spotted at the same cafe as Bollywood actress Mahira Sharma, as dating rumours ignited. A recent café sighting of Siraj and Mahira has sparked fresh dating rumours. While they were not spotted together, their simultaneous presence set social media buzzing. Fans started speculating about a potential connec ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28: The untimely demise of the actress Shefali Jariwala has shocked the industry. Celebrities are mourning the loss of the young soul while also expressing their disbelief saying that the actress departed too soon. Shefali was known for her 'Bigg Boss 13' stint and the hit song 'Kaanta Laga'. Playback singer Mika Singh was among the first to react to the news. He took to his Instagram, and wrote, "I'm deeply shocked, saddened, and feeling a heavy heart. Our beloved dear friend @shefalijariwala has left us". Actor Aly Goni took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and shared a ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Vijay Varma celebrated his 40th birthday on Sunday. The 'Darlings' actor took to his official Instagram account and provided an insight into his intimate birthday celebration. Vijay was seen flaunting his dance moves on the 'Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai' track from Sonam Kapoor and Fawad Khan's "Khoobsurat". In the primary picture of the post, the 'Mirzapur' actor was seen cutting his birthday cake. After this, we saw the birthday boy holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers. The post further had Vijay pointing towards the moon. He further revealed that ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jun 7 (PTI) Authorities on Saturday barred Eid prayers from taking place at the Eidgah ground and the Jama Masjid in the old city here, while Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed that he was put under house arrest. "Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Eidgah as well as at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar by closing the gates of the mosque and deploying police personnel outside," the management of the historic mosque said in a statement. ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The untimely demise of the actress Shefali Jariwala has shocked the industry. Celebrities are mourning the loss of the young soul while also expressing their disbelief saying that the actress departed too soon. Shefali was known for her 'Bigg Boss 13' stint and the hit song 'Kaanta Laga'. Playback singer Mika Singh was among the first to react to the news. He took to his Instagram, and wrote, "I'm deeply shocked, saddened, and feeling a heavy heart. Our beloved dear friend @shefalijariwala has left us". Actor Aly Goni took to the Stories section of his Insta ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Friends of actress Shefali Jariwala, who passed away on Friday night in Mumbai, are mourning her demise. As the day progressed, several industry friends of the actress took to their social media, and expressed grief. Actress Antara Biswas, known professionally as Monalisa, took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a throwback picture with Shefali from the Ganeshotsav celebrations. She wrote, "Will Miss You Shefali. Still Not Being able to Believe This Life is Sach mein Unpredictable. I Always Adored Your Happy Positive Nature And your Aura Alwa ...Read More >
As Enrique Iglesias makes his comeback to India, rumours are swirling that he may make a crossover with Bollywood's superstar. As per reports, Shah Rukh Khan and Enrique Iglesias could join forces for a song in SRK's highly anticipated film King. The Spanish singer is currently in Mumbai for a two-night concert, and reports suggest that a possible meet-up with the actor could spark a one-of-a-kind musical collaboration. Naturally, the idea has social media buzzing with anticipation. The specu ...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 >
New Delhi: The reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (KSBKBT), starring Amar Upadhyay and Smriti Irani, has created a wave of excitement among fans. While Amar and Smriti have already begun shooting for the limited-episode reboot of the iconic show, anticipation is mounting around the rest of the cast, especially who will play which character. Actress Barkha Bisht has now confirmed that she will be part of the reboot. According to a report by Hindustan Times, Barkha said, "Yes, I am joining the show," but remained tight-lipped about her character. "I can't reveal much about the role right ...Read More >
Producer Ektaa Kapoor shared an interesting anecdote that turned over the long-held belief that she was the one who chose Smriti for the role. Smriti Irani, the beloved face of Indian television, has made a much-anticipated return to the small screen with Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Nearly two decades later, the actress-turned-politician is lighting up screens as Tulsi and audiences couldn't be more thrilled. The reboot of the iconic Star Plus drama premiered on July 29 and fans were swept w ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran singer and actress Ila Arun has been left devastated by the passing of her brother, Piyush Pandey. Sharing the heartbreaking news, she described feeling devastated and lifeless. In her social media post, Ila Arun mentioned that her brother Prasoon Pandey will provide further details about the loss. Taking to her Instagram, the veteran actress also shared a throwback photo of herself applying tilak on Piyush's head. Alongside the image, Ila Arun wrote, "Dear loved ones, With a devastated, heartbroken, and lifeless spirit, I am writing to inform you that ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming Original drama 'Matka King', headlined by Vijay Varma, with the series set for a global premiere on April 17 across India and more than 240 countries and territories. Created and written by Abhay Koranne, and created, written, and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, 'Matka King' is set against the backdrop of a rapidly transforming Bombay in the 1960s. The series follows the journey of Brij Bhatti, played by Vijay Varma, a cotton trader whose ambition leads him to build a gambling empire ...Read More >
This is a celebration of everyone who worked so passionately on the film, says the celebrated director. History was made as Payal Kapadia became the first Indian director to have won a Golden Globe nomination for Best Director. Her much talked about movie, 'All We Imagine as Light' has won two GG nominations in total. One for Best Director and the other for Best Motion Picture (Non-English). The two prestigious nominations at the 82nd Golden Globes mark a milestone in Indian cinema. After Canne ...Read More >
Imphal, June 7 (UNI) Three militants were nabbed in separate incidents during the last 24 hours in Manipur, police said on Saturday. Manipur Police arrested a militant from Moidangpok Awang Leikai from Khumbong Bazar under Imphal West District, they said. Security forces arrested a militant from the Elangkhanpokpi Mayai Leikai area under Kakching district. Security forces apprehended a militant from Wangoo Samushang in Bishnupur district and elected members from Kumbi area. In an operation, one M16 rifle, one bolt-action rifle, three pull-mechanism rifles, three improvised mortars, and fiv ...Read More >
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, famed for 3 Idiots, passed away at 91 in Thane. Despite entering films at 44, he built a remarkable career with over 125 films and 100 TV serials. Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, who was best known for his portrayal of a college professor in Rajkumar Hirani's popular film 3 Idiots, passed away at the age of 91. On Monday, the actor passed away in Thane. According to reports, he was recently admitted to the hospital for age-related complications, though the precise caus ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24 (ANI): Punjabi singer-songwriter Harrdy Sandhu has come up with a new track 'Ki Haal Aa'. The song seamlessly integrates traditional Punjabi influences with contemporary sounds. Also Read | Piyush Pandey Passes Away: Hansal Mehta, Ehsaan Noorani Pay Tribute to Advertising Maestro. "With 'Ki Haal Aa,' I aimed to encapsulate the celebratory essence of Punjabi culture while crafting a sound that appeals to a global audience. The track's melodies are upbeat and vibrant, designed to make everyone want to dance and celebrate life," Harrdy said. https://ww ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): Actor Karishma Tanna has announced that she is expecting her first child with husband Varun Bangera, sharing the news in a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday morning. The couple revealed the pregnancy with a series of intimate photographs, marking a new chapter in their lives. In the post, Karishma shared a carousel of pictures featuring the couple posing together with baby shoes and wearing caps labelled "Mom" and "Dad." Accompanying the images was a caption that read, "A little Miracle, Our greatest gift- August 2026," confirming the expected a ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 3 (ANI): One of Indian television's most iconic shows, 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,' completed 25 years on Thursday, July 3. The show, which began airing in 2000, quickly became a household name. It ran for eight long years and ruled the TRP charts for most of the time. Also Read | 'Ten Years of Aspiration': Yash Shares Emotional Note As 'Ramayana' Teaser Shows Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Himself in Epic Roles (View Post). Created by Ektaa Kapoor and produced under her banner, Balaji Telefilms, the show was a major hit with viewers and played a big ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actress Karishma Tanna and her husband Varun Bangera are over the moon as they are all set to embrace parenthood for the first time. Karishma and Varun took to their social media accounts to announce the good news and share their happiness with their fans. Sharing a post featuring multiple pregnancy photoshoot pictures of Karishma along with Varun, the couple in a joint post mentioned that their baby is due in August this year. The caption of the post read, "A little Miracle, Our greatest gift -- August 2026" The picture shared by Karishma and Varun see both the parents-to-be in ca ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Bollywood actor couple Patralekhaa and Rajkummar Rao on Wednesday announced that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news in a joint post on Instagram, where they posted a message that read "Baby on the way". They captioned it, "Elated." Rao, 40, and Patralekhaa, 35, dated for 11 long years before tying the knot in November 2021. Many celebrities, including Bhumi Pednekar, Farah Khan and Kiara Advani, congratulated the couple on Instagram. "So happy for you both my dear friends," wrote actor Sonam Kapoor. Varun Dhawan said, "Congratu ...Read More >
Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram Malaika Arora celebrated her 50th birthday in Goa along with son Arhaan Khan and sister Amrita Arora Ladak. Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram Malaika looked stunning in a shimmery pink gown. Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram The fish cut gown with feather detailing. Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram Malaika tastes her two tier cake. Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram With mum ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Ekta Kapoor turned 50 on Saturday, former actress-turned-politician Smriti Irani, who played the iconic role of Tulsi in the show "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi", credited the TV Czarina as the "quiet strength behind many journeys." Smriti took to Instagram, where she shared a picture posing with Ekta, who cast the actress in 2000 as the lead Tulsi Virani in "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi." For the caption, Smriti wrote: "That night, we walked -- from the quiet lanes of Juhu to the sacred steps of Siddhivinayak. Not in celebration, but in surrender. She h ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30: Actress Mandira Bedi, on Monday, took to social media to remember her late husband, Raj Kaushal, on his death anniversary. Sharing a heartfelt post, the actress and television presenter expressed her enduring love and deep gratitude for the cherished memories they created together. Taking to Instagram, Bedi posted a happy photo of them and wrote, "4 years since you left us. Miss you." In the image, Mandira Bedi is seen smiling warmly as Raj Kaushal lovingly embraces her from behind, capturing a moment filled with affection and togetherness. For the unversed, Raj Kaushal tragi ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Anshumaan Pushkar, who is seen sharing screen space with Rajkummar Rao in the gangster drama Maalik, has talked about doing action with the National Award-winning actor. Anshumaan shared, "This was the first time I did such intense action, and let me tell you, apart from a few small injuries here and there, I had a blast! Whether it was close fistfights, jumping off rooftops, escaping blasts, or high-speed car chases, I lived every moment of it." For Anshumaan, this role has been a childhood dream fulfilled. He added: "I've grown up watching and being ...Read More >
Mumbai: Veteran actor Satish Shah, who is known for his work in films like 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai', 'Main Hoon Na', 'Om Shanti Om' and others, passed away on Saturday in Mumbai. The actor was 74 years old. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit took to his Instagram and shared a picture of the late actor. He also shared a video in which he shared the reason behind the actor's demise. He said in the video, "I would like to share a sad news with you. Our friend, a great actor, Satish Shah has passed away due to kidney failure, a while ago, he suddenly fell ill at home. He was taken to th ...Read More >
The upcoming show is directed by Nagraj Manjule, known for films such as "Fandry", "Sairat", and "Jhund". It is created and written by Abhay Koranne and also stars Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, and Gulshan Grover. It follows Brij Bhatti, a sharp-minded and enterprising cotton trader, Varma, who navigates the fast-changing landscape of 1960s Bombay in pursuit of legitimacy and respect. Set against a world of bustling markets, crowded chawls, and shifting powe ...Read More >
Bengaluru, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Special Wing of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will begin its probe into the Chinnaswamy stampede tragedy, which claimed 11 lives on June 4, starting Saturday. Concurrently, the magisterial enquiry by the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru Urban district is also progressing. Sources confirmed that the CID probe will be headed by SP Shubanvita and Dy SPs Gowtham and Purushottam were named as investigators. The CID is likely to seek custody of the four arrested accused, who were sent to jail, for questioning on Monday, June 9. The department ha ...Read More >