Oh No! The anchors seem to derive a pleasure out of grilling these two

It is not only the media who likes to badger the ex-lovebirds but even the commentators in BCL are sparing no efforts to rile Ssharad Malhotra and Divyanka Tripathi. Besides the action on the pitch, a lot of dhamaal has also been happening off it. Stars have got competitive, practiced hard as well as taken digs. This weekend was no different. And one of the main issues that drew attention on the Kolkata Babumoshayees vs Pune Anmol Ratan match was the presence of Divyanka Tripathi and Ssharad Malhotra.

Commentators Pritam Singh and Sumeet Vyas did not lose a single opportunity to remind each other of one another’s presence. Not much was directed towards Divyanka maybe that was due to the presence of Vivek Dahiya, who is also a part of the team.

However, the major brunt was borne by Ssharad. The Kasam star has been quite dignified about the whole issue so far and retorted with poise but the discomfort was clearly visible. The actor stated that he had moved on and was looking at new opportunities in life whether it was cricket, work or personal life. Divyanka also looked a little miffed at the constant questions thrown at Ssharad. The actor was in the same team with his ex last year. While many might say this is adding some extra masala to the proceedings, we feel it’s not fair to do so at every given occasion, what say?

The players were seen sweating it out with team owner, Nivedita Basu 

The last weekend was a disappointing one for team Kolkata Babumoshayees. Despite a good show by some of their players, they lost the match against Pune Anmol Ratan. This is, perhaps why everyone was seen practicing with full energy at a net session. Skipper Ssharad Malhotra has been regularly attending the sessions despite his hectic schedules for Kasam. He clearly believes in leading the team from the front. Shakti Arora and Neha Saxena were also there to cheer for the players.

Sweating it out were Abhishek Rawat, Amit Sarin, Naman Shaw, Charu Mehra, Sudeepa Singh, Hiten Tejwani, Ssharad Malhotra and others. Actor Vikrant Massey who was a part of shows like Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya and films like Dil Dhadakne Do also joined the team for a net session. The mood was quite upbeat and everyone looked focused.

The BCL is heating up with every passing weekend. We saw how competitive the matches are. With some of the top actors of the industry in the league, the makers are sparing no efforts to dish out cricketing action and entertainment. Everyone is practicing religiously and we saw how veterans like Hiten Tejwani and Varun Badola are impressing with their cricketing skills. The younger actors are also rehearsing for the tournament at every given opportunity. We are sure KBM will be trying its level best to win next weekend.

The Pakistani actor spoke EXCLUSIVELY to BollywoodLife about TV in India, work and being a sex symbol!

Pakistani actor Mikaal Zulfiqar whom most people will remember as Ashfaq from Neeraj Pandey’s Baby is now seen on Kuch Pyaar Ka Pagalpan Bhi Tha that airs on Zee Zindagi. The actor is paired with Sanam Baloch and Fawad Khan in the romantic drama. Here are excerpts from an exclusive interview…

Tell us a bit about the show and your character?
It is a modern day love story set in Pakistan. The show is a love triangle of two boys and one girl. My character is a slightly on the darker side. Shooting for the show with Sanam (Baloch) and Fawad (Khan) was a great experience. It is a great cast. I have known them since a long time. All of us have started our careers roundabout the same time so we have a different level of understanding and friendship.

According to you, what makes Pakistani dramas click in India?
I think people like to see new faces. There is a novelty factor about the actors. Also, our cultures are quite similar. People can relate to the social issues, which are addressed in our soaps. Moreover, people know what is happening in Pakistan, so there is the general awareness.

Have you ever seen any Indian soap operas? Do you see yourself in one of them?
I have seen a few of them over the years. Not much of the recent stuff though. If I get a daily soap that has an interesting character and suits me, I would surely take it up. I love the game shows and reality TV in India. I feel they are executed very well. I enjoy all the music-based programmes.

The content on Indian TV is bolder than what we see in Pakistan. Would you be comfortable getting intimate on screen?
Indian media is a way lot bolder. There is a huge difference in the level of acceptance. My primary audience is pretty sensitive about such things. Of course, as actors, we have the liberty but one needs to find a balance.

Do you enjoy TV or films?
I like both the mediums. You need to be a little subtle while performing for TV while films allow you the liberty of being larger than life. Both the mediums require different skill sets. It is exciting as an actor.

Pakistani actors like Fawad and Mahira Khan are doing well in Bollywood. Do you guys discuss work in the Hindi film industry?
All of us are in the same age bracket. We started off together Fawad and I. We know each other’s pasts and do discuss work abroad. At times, we have actors’ forums wherein we participate. They are held abroad. There is a lot of unity in the film industry in Pakistan. We are like an extended family.

When do we see you in a film next?
I am waiting to for something substantial to do in Bollywood. In the mean time, I have been quite busy with my production firm in Pakistan. However, I like to work in India, I love the food and people.

Many women consider you as a sex symbol. What’s your take on it?
I find that flattering but more me it is important to be known as a man of substance than someone with mere good looks.

Who is your favourite Indian actress?
I am a huge fan of Deepika Padukone.

 Love, life and romance…here is the Kasam actor sharing everything close to his heart!

It is four pm in the evening and Ssharad Malhotra has taken a break from rehearsing his lines for his new show, Kasam…Tere Pyaar Ki. Dressed in a tight white T-shirt and denims, he’s dressed as the 23-year-old Rishi Bedi, who in Ssharad’s words is a ‘star-crossed lover’. The actor’s is super busy but he has time to make you comfortable before starting the interview. In a free-wheeling chat, he talks work, love and why he will always respect his ex, Divyanka Tripathi.

After a historical like Maharana Pratap, what made you take up a romantic fictional show?

For a long time, we did not have a good intense mature love story on TV. Kasam is about a couple who have a fault in their stars or you can say, star crossed. Love is priceless. It is a universal emotion and one that goes beyond life and death. Two people love each other deeply as friends in childhood and grow up to love each other. What follows is a lot of twists and turns. I am doing a fictional show after 10 years. You can connect with people with a love story and everyone identifies with love. I liked the story so far. Moreover, Kasam had Ekta Kapoor and Colors on board. It is a strong creative team with some intelligent people on board. A good character, an interesting story and a good team, I could not ask for more.

You play a 23-year-old boxer on the show. What kind of preparation did you undergo?

I had to reduce my weight a lot to look like a 23-year-old. I am definitely not that young (laughs). I had to come across as more energetic. I worked out a lot in the gym. I have a dietitian who helps me with my diet. I built up a lot of muscle for Maharana Pratap. I have always worked on my body for my characters. My weight keeps on fluctuating. Also, I changed my look to resemble my character of a 20-something brought up in the US. I streaked my hair a bit to come across as this cool Punjabi desi munda. I hope people like Rishi as the show progresses.

Kasam replaces Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi, which is one of most-loved romantic sagas of recent times. Does that put extra pressure on you?

They are two totally different shows with varied themes. Yes, the two are love sagas. However, the characters are totally different. We have a different set of actors with a varied style of acting. Love is a universal emotion and people who loved MATSH should also like our show. I would tell all the viewers to watch our serial as the characters are pretty believable. Give us a chance and we will do our best not to let you down.

Kasam has started off on a superstitious note. Do you believe in the stars? 

Well, I think maybe somewhere. I come from Kolkata where I know people who believe in kaal, dosh and astrology. Personally, I am not a rigid believer in all this. I am sure there is something called destiny. There is a moment that changes your life and people say it’s your ‘stars’. Some people term it as astro-science. Learned people are writing about it. I believe in destiny and perhaps a bit in kaal and dosh. Coming from an urban background, I feel it’s nice to strike a balance.

How is Kratika Sengar as a co-star?

We have hardly done any scenes together. She is very chilled-out and laughs continuously. There is a great chemistry on the sets. I know her from before. She is totally fun-loving, has no preconceived notions and is a thorough professional. We are having a good time.

How are you managing the show and your cricket team, Kolkata Babumoshayees?

Arre…it is not easy. We shoot for 12-13 hours daily and then I go and practice. I try to be with the team as much as possible. We have a pushy owner in Nivedita Basu (laughs). She is behind us to play well and practice hard. I am trying to take out as much time as possible for BCL.

Are you a romantic at heart?

Absolutely…It is just that my character, Rishi Bedi does not believe in love. I feel life is very dull without love. It becomes totally black and white. We need that emotion called love in whatever space be it with parents, friends, fiancée or girlfriend. I have been fortunate to be in love for a really long time and hope to find it again soon. I have met a number of interesting and nice people recently (smiles) but work is my priority now. However, I hope things sail smoothly and a lot of love pours in from both sides.

It has been some time since your breakup. Do you feel awkward when you are asked about Divyanka (Tripathi)?

Never. I don’t feel like that at all. It has been a year since we called it quits. I have been very vocal about the fact that I wish her the best. She is a great girl. Some things work out and some don’t. Both of us are mature enough to move on in life. Divyanka is a brilliant human being. I am sure Vivek (Dahiya) is a lovely person and they get along really well. Yes, I did not speak much after our split as she is a woman at the end of the day. I have been taught to be respectful to them. I respected her when we were together and I will always respect her and wish her the best in life.

Do you ever regret your past relationship?

No. I have never had regrets be it in my personal or professional life. I have been very happy as a person. Touch wood.

Rapid fire

Favourite romantic film of all time…

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Trait I love in a woman…

Loyalty and lack of pretense…she has to be herself.

Perfect romantic setting…

It would be by the beach – a nice candle light dinner with red wine and yummy food.

Best break-up advice…

There are a lot of fishes in the sea

Celebrity crushes…

I have a crush on Deepika Padukone from a really long time. She is intelligent, beautiful and simply fantastic. I also adore Audrey Hepburn. However, my ‘longest time’ crush is on Marilyn Monroe. The sight of her with that iconic white dress is unforgettable.

Shilpa played Angoori in the show!

Indian TV production house Edit II has sent a legal notice to actress Shilpa Shinde, the lead of the immensely popular show Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain!, who has quit shooting for the family drama and has reportedly signed up for another entertainer.

Benaifer Kohli, who heads Edit II, says Shilpa has repeatedly breached her contract. ”Since she is the one to repeatedly breach the contract, we have sent across a legal notice to her and we will take necessary actions against her as instructed by our team of lawyers,” Kohli said.

On her part, Shilpa, who became famous for playing Angoori in the &TV show, has been claiming that the channel wanted her to sign an exclusive contract, while the production house made her work like a “puppet”. She has also claimed innonce by saying that she never threw tantrums on the set. Now media reports claim Shilpa is going to join The Kapil Sharma Show – which, according to Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain! producer, is a “blatant breach of contract”. Kohli added that Shilpa had entered into an agreement with the production house in September 2014, and since then, her fee has been increased two times on her demand.

Furthermore, the producer said Shilpa has been reporting late for shoots, ordering her own costumes while there was a designated leading designer, and “arm-twisting us to pay” for the same. ”She now wants to us to allow her to take up projects on competing channels. When it was pointed out that the contract clearly stated an ‘exclusivity clause’, she stated that she never had the intention of adhering to terms of exclusivity,” Kohli said.

At present, Shilpa is no longer shooting for the show, and has sent Edit II a letter informing them of a migraine issue and asking them to find a replacement soon. ”We have heard from media reports that she is planning to take up another show to be broadcast on a competing channel in blatant breach of her contractual obligations. If she has stopped shooting with us citing health issue like migraine, then it’s surprising that she is medically fit to consider taking up another show,” Kohli said.

And the verdict is out guys!

The seventh season of Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 hosted by Arjun Kapoor has finally come to an end. Although the episode will be aired in the next couple of weeks. But we’ve just got to hear the winner of this seventh season and it’s none other than Siddharth Shulka. Yes, that’s right! Sid despite re-entering the show as a wild card managed to race it to the finale, beating finalists like Sana Saeed and Mukti Mohan. Kudos to the actor for proving his mettle as the Khatron Ka Khiladi. Especially when you know this show doesn’t work on the number of votes or say judges call. It’s purely on the basis of who performs better and turns out Sidharth got an advantage of showcasing his strength over two female finalists- Sana and Mukti. Nevertheless, for us everyone’s the winner for have made it to this ridiculously challenging race of beating ones’ fear.

Not to forget, KKK7 also happened to be Arjun’s debut show on television which explains why our excitement around this season was way too high. However, the finale episode is going to get even more filmy with Kareena Kapoor Khan gracing the show. Yes! Kareena along with her Ki & Ka co-star Arjun will promote their film and eventually declare Sid as the winner of KKK7!

How excited are you to watch this finale episode? Do you think Sid deserves the title of Khatron Ke Khiladi 7? Tell us in the comments below and do come back to BollywoodLife for more updates on Khatron Ke Khiladi 7.

The buzz is Lakshya will have to work hard to woo Ragini back!

Swaragini’s twists and turns seem to be endless. In the coming days, we will see Kavya (Roop Durgapal) hanging from the fan. It will look like suicide. Lakshya (Namish Taneja) will dispose of the body in the jungle. Later, Kavya’s past will come to the fore. Apparently, in childhood, due to some carelessness on Lakshya’s part, Kavya’s uncle died in a major fire. Her name was Tanya. She had to spend her childhood in a juvenile detention centre while Lakshya escaped from the police. It will be revealed by Annapurna (Shalini Kapoor) that House No.211 belonged to Malhotra, Durgaprasad’s partner. He and his wife died in an accident. Tanya had a brother called Kartik.

There are reports that Lakshya will be arrested for Kavya’s murder. In the mean time, Kartik will start giving attention to Ragini and they will be engaged. Lakshya will be under police arrest. After coming out, he will hear of their relation. Will he succeed in exposing Kartik before Ragini? Will Ragini also realize that Lakshya has now fallen for her and wants to give their relationship one more chance.

There were speculations that Helly Shah aka Swara has left the show. However, they are false as the actress has gone to her hometown, Ahmedabad to appear for her B. Sc exams. This is why there is a dearth of SwaSan scenes in the ongoing episodes.

The handsome actor will reportedly shake a leg on the dance reality show!

Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa is undoubtedly one of the top shows in the country. This year the starry line-up is expected to include actors like Ruhanika Dhawan of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Siddharth Nigam of Chakravartin Ashok Samrat and Thapki Pyar Ki’s Jigyasa Singh. While the former two are confirmed, Jigyasa is still working out her dates.

The latest actor whose name is doing the rounds is Shakti Arora. He became one of the hottest properties on Indian TV after his terrific portrayal of Ranveer in Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi. The show did not complete two years but he earned a legion of fans. Shakti did not take a long break after MATSH and will be soon seen as a host of Sony TV’s Mann Main Hai Visshwass.

The actor does perform at award shows and events quite regularly. He was seen with his fiancée, Neha Saxena on Nach Baliye but they were only there for a few episodes. Apparently, the channel was not happy with him being on a show on a rival channel, which is why he did not have a long stay. However, the judges were happy with his dancing skills. He also shook a leg recently for the Krishndasi special episode with Anita Hassanandani.

The actor said that talks are on for Jhalak Dikhhlaa Jaa but nothing is confirmed so far. Fans do let us know what you feel about Shakti being on the show.

The handsome hunk will play the role of the antagonist on the show

Nagarjun on Life Ok is one of the most expensive shows for the channel so far. It is produced by Yash Patnaik’s Beyond Dreams. It is a sci-fi thriller that is now being shot in Kerala. The show is a finite series.

Actor Mrunal Jain has been confirmed as the main antagonist on the show. Though he’s not willing to talk about it, an inside source told us the actor is not on board. This will mark the comeback of the actor on TV after Bandhan. He is best remembered as Aakash from Uttaran, where he played Tina Dutta’s (Ichcha) love interest. Mrunal is also an entrepreneur and co-owner of the Ahmedabad Express team that is a part of the Box Cricket League. Nandish Sandhu is his partner.

A number of actors have been roped in for the show like Anshuman Malhotra, who was seen in Warrior High. He is joined by Sanaya Pithawala, Manish Wadhwa, Shruti Ulfat, Pankaj Dheer and others. Keerti Nagpure is the lead actress. As per a recent report, actress Pooja Banerjee who was seen in Swim Team will also be a part of the project.

The actor was eyeing a comeback on TV with a strong role and Nagarjun seems to be tailor-made for Mrunal. He has the physicality to look like a baddie and is an intense actor. His earlier roles have been largely positive ones but this is a change.

Move over, Arjun Bijlani your Naagin has a new co-star!

Mouni Roy’s fans (we’re sure there are millions of them) will be thrilled with this news. The actress will be seen in a music video with singer-actor Amit Tandon. As fans will know, they two are really good friends and know each other from a really long time.

The track is a romantic single. Amit Tandon rose to fame as the good-looking contestant from the first season of Indian Idol. After that, he did a number of shows on TV. His last stint was on Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi where he played the negative character of Rajat. He was also a part of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.

Mouni and Amit have also worked together in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. It was her first show where she played the role of Krishnatulsi. The music video is Amit’s first romantic single. With Mouni being his long-time pal, we are sure he could not find any one better than the Naagin gal.

There is buzz that Mouni will also be seen as the anchor of &TV’s So Do You Think You Can Dance that has Terence Lewis and choreographer Bosco Martis as judges. The former has judged reality shows like Dance India Dance, Nach Baliye and Chak Dhoom Dhoom in the past. However, Mouni is yet to confirm whether she is a part of the show or not. Stay tuned for more updates.

We see them act; dance or anchor but our TV stars have a lot more to their personalities

They work for grueling works and entertain us day after day. However, beyond the melodrama and greasepaint, our TV stars have a lot more to them. Here is a look at some popular TV stars and their talents…

Divyanka Tripathi
Ishita of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein
She is the ideal bahu and beti of the nation but Divyanka Tripathi is a lot more. She is trained in rifle shooting and honorary member of the Bhopal Rifle Shooting Association. Divyanka has also done a course in mountaineering from Delhi. She can also sew very well.

Shakti Arora
Ranveer of Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi
The cute young actor is a Tarot card reader. As a young man, he is interested in astro-sciences and learnt Tarot Card reading from a teacher. He used to be a reader for a while but now his hobby has taken a backseat. Shakti donates his fees for charity.

Shiny Doshi
Sarojini
We better know Shiny as Kusum from Saraswatichandra and Sarojini from Zee TV. The lady is a qualified fashion designer and also did her own outfit for a sequence in her ongoing show. Shiny has also interned with a couple of fashion designers.

Namish Taneja
Laksh from Swaragini
He is quite good as the confused Lakshya in Swaragini but Namish can burn a dance floor. He used to teach dance to students in Delhi before he came to Mumbai and got into acting by chance. Choreography is still his first passion and he is a great at forms like B-boying. He teaches his co-stars on the sets of Swaragini for fun.

Suyyash Rai
He is one helluva multi-talented guy. Suyyash used to play cricket for Delhi under-19s but could not pursue it due to injury. Suyyash is a very good photographer and has made portfolios of many of his friends. Apparently, his great skills behind the lens were much appreciated by Kishwer Merchantt when they began dating.

Manish Goplani
Bihaan of Thapki Pyaar Ki
He might be good at packing punches in Thapki Pyaar Ki but Manish Goplani is a great drummer. The Jaipur boy also did theatre in his college days.

Sara Khan
The Adalat actress is a huge nature lover. She makes terrarium plants, which can be kept in living rooms or bedrooms. They are miniature plants and grow in four to six months. She also has a candle-making business.

Raqesh Vashisht/Bapat
Raqesh who will be seen in the Marathi film Vrindavan is a painter and sculptor. He held his first exhibition titled Contradictions in 2014. Raqesh’s painting career is a flourishing one. He also makes Ganesha idols. Raqesh makes the idol every year for his home and also gifts them to his buddies.

Raj Singh Arora
The actor has a passion for photography. He shot the Telly Calendar for 2016. Raj is a self-taught photographer and idolizes Henri Cartier Bresson. The actor is well-known for the portfolios he makes for his friends.

Tejaswi Prakash Wayagankar
The actress who began working from a really young age learnt classical singing for four years and plays the sitar.

Kamalika Guha Thakurta
The Gurumaa of Naagin is an art lover. She is the founder of Srijon, a school that teaches Rabindra Sangeet to children from Bengali and non-Bengali households. She is also a trained Odissi dancer.

The actor will be seen in a negative role in the love story

Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum on &TV has been seeing steady TRP ratings since past few weeks. The show had a slow start but things seem to be getting better for it. As viewers will know actress Paridhi Sharma who was seen as Jodha on Jodha-Akbar will be entering the show as Ambika. It is a positive role and she’ll be bringing the two leads, Maanvi (Saanvi Talwar) and Rahul (Karan Kundra) much closer.

Well, there is a new addition to the show in form of actor Aly Goni. The Kashmiri lad who was seen in Splitsvilla rose to fame as Raman’s (Karan Patel) younger brother, Romi in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. The show helped Aly grab eyeballs and prove his acting chops.

In Yeh Kahaan Aa Gaye Hum, he will be seen as a negative character. In fact, he will develop feelings for Maanvi and a love triangle will start off between the three. Though they were initially at loggerheads, Maanvi and Rahul have slowly fallen for each other. There is a budding romance and intimacy between the two.

Aly will be the leading antagonist and is thrilled to get the part. As per reports, it was Ekta Kapoor who asked him to play the part and Aly reading obliged. “Unka hukum sar ankhon par”, he was quoted as saying. Well, with a protégé as handsome as Aly, we’re sure Ekta did not have to look far for a dashing baddie.

Here is a look at the top rated shows of the week!

The BARC Ratings for Week 10 of 2016. Star Plus is the No.1 channel while Colors takes the second spot. Zee TV is at number three while Zee Anmol takes the fourth spot. Naagin, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, Kumkum Bhagya and Sasural Simar Ka did well.

Top 10 channels

Star Plus
Colors
Zee TV
Zee Anmol
Sony PAL
Star Utsav
Life OK
Rishtey
Sony SAB
Sony Entertainment Television

Star Plus
Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 3.5
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 3.5
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 2.6
Diya Aur Baati Hum 2.5
Siya Ke Ram 1.9

Colors
Naagin 5.6/5.8
Sasural Simar Ka 2.6
Swaragini 2.3
Chakravartin Ashok Samrat/Udaan 2.2
Thapki Pyaar Ki 2

Zee TV
Kumkum Bhagya 3.3
Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani 2.2
Jamai Raja 2
Yeh Vaada Raha 2
Tashan E Ishq 1.9
Kaala Teeka 1.1

SAB TV
Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah 2.4
Chidiya Ghar 0.9
Badi Door Se Aaye Hain 0.7
Sahib Biwi Aur Boss 0.5

Highlights:-
Naagin was the top-ranked show as usual with ratings of 5.6 and 5.8

Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani saw a rise in ratings to 2.2. The current track is being quite appreciated. Zee TV’s Jamai Raja saw a drop in ratings.

Khatron Ke Khiladi saw a rating of 1.5. It has been in the 1.5 to 1.9 mode for a long time.

The actress says that CINTAA has no right to force her to work

There is a lot of speculation over Shilpa Shinde will make a comeback on &TV’s Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hain or not. Though the CINTAA has directed her to resume shooting at the earliest, the lady is in no mood to heed to them. Talking to BollywoodLife, she said, “I am not making a return on the show. I feel the producers should be banned from the industry. The meeting with CINTAA was a normal one. Since the producers have sent me a legal notice, CINTAA does not have much right left to decide on the matter. As an actor, I was extremely humiliated in the meeting. This is not a body for any artiste.” When we asked her about the charges made by the producers, she said, “I was thrown out of the show for my ‘misbehaviour’. It is running since 10 days without me. Now, why are they so insistent on getting me back. I am sitting at home without any work but no one will tell me to work with someone who has treated me badly. I won’t accept that.”

The actress says she did not want to sign an exclusivity contract with the producers. “No exclusive contract can bar you from working elsewhere. Yes, there is an exclusivity about the character and I agree on that,” she opines. “I told them that I did not want an exclusive contract nor the exclusive money,” she roars. Further on, the actress says her makeup room has been locked, which has a number of her personal items like clothes, fridge and TV. “All my stuff is locked up. They are my items. Why does CINTAA not see into this? The producers made me sit at home, which is also a crime in itself,” says Shilpa.

The angry actress says the producers should be banned from the industry. Addressing the viewers, Shilpa says, “The producers have affected the show. I was forced to quit. They created a fake account of mine and posted stuff like I was doing other show. This is cybercrime. Who has given the PR team such rights to spread stories about me? The producers got a shock when the TRPs of the show dipped from 2.3 to 1.4. I make people laugh but I want to tell the producers can’t you can’t make me cry and work. I hope viewers understand my point.”

The actress is also talking to a legal team and says the details of her notice should be finalised tomorrow. She also says she is very hurt by the attitude of her co-stars. “They are talking diplomatically. It is sad that they are not standing up for a fellow actor. This is a wrong practice in the industry, people (actors) tolerating everything,” she opines.

Shilpa says about her misbehaviour. “If I ask for a bottle of mineral water after travelling for four hours to Naigaon, is that called a tantrum?”.

We wonder why the actor is posting stuff that ignites curiosity

Speculation and gossip has never left Karan Patel’s personal life. The actor got married to Ankita Bhargava last year in May and rumours of marital discord have always chased him. The actor posted a tweet that has again got people talking. Karan has written about how tough it is to earn someone’s trust. Everyone is wondering if he is referring to his better half on the post. Earlier also, the Yeh Hai Mohabbatein star had written about how Sagittarians (he is one) are loyal partners.

Laakh koshish ki magar apno ka bharosa jeet na saka,
Socha ki beeta kal beet gay lekin shayad woh beet na saka ..!

— Karan Patel (@TheKaranPatel) March 17, 2016

When we contacted Karan, his representative stated that what we wrote was just a ‘kahawat (quote)’ and that the actor does not want to clarify for every single post.

It came as a shock to many when Karan Patel left his rumoured girlfriend, Kamya Punjabi to marry Ankita last year. Buzz was that he married her because his parents did not like Kamya as she was a divorcee and a single mother. Months ago, there were stories of how Karan gate-crashed Kamya’s party and asked her to reconcile her differences with him.

The stories of issues between Karan and Ankita gained momentum after he was seen alone at a top industry event. This fuelled speculations. The lady wrote an open letter to the media stating that everything was hunky dory between the two. However, Karan’s tweet has re-ignited the curiosity that had died down somewhat in the past few weeks.

The handsome Ritik Raheja took to Insta to share the special occasion with a lovey-dovey picture!

At a time when stories of heartbreaks and splits are ruling the roost, a enduring relationship warms our hearts. Actor Arjun Bijlani whom we adore as Ritik on Naagin completed 10 years of ‘togetherness’ today with his wife, Neha Swami. The couple have a lovely son, Ayaan.

The actor marked the occasion by posting a lovely picture of him and Neha and trust us, they look totally in looove! Arjun and his wife make for an extremely good-looking couple and the actor’s Insta account is flooded with pictures of his family. While we simply adore his pictures with Ayaan, Neha also does not lag behind in the charm factor.

Arjun met Neha 10 years ago at a friend’s party. He was apparently sure that he wanted to marry her but the lady took her time. Slowly, their friendship bloomed in love and they got hitched in 2013. Their son was born in 2015. The couple’s love story started after Neha accepted his proposal.

The two also make for an extremely stylish couple. While Arjun is known for his fabulous red carpet and casual outings, Neha complements him with her understated style and simplicity. The actor says she is a simple person and that’s what he adores about her.

Arjun’s TV career is on a high. His comeback after a paternity break of sorts with Meri Aashiqui Tumse Hi was loved by audience. Girls adored Shikhar Mehra. However, it was the success of Naagin that made Arjun aka Ritik a household name.

The actress says she is busy with her husband in the BCL right now!

Karan Patel’s latest tweet again sparked off a round of speculations about his married life. Gossip mills went in a flurry hinting that he was about to part with his wife, Ankita Bhargava. However, BollywoodLife got in touch with her and she said, “These are false rumours. In fact, I am with Karan at a BCL match right now.” Well, this should put all the gossip at rest. All’s well on the marital wicket for the couple.

The Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor’s personal life has been under media scrutiny since quite some time now. Rumour mills are abuzz about how the couple have frequent fights due to differences of opinion. Other sources said that Karan’s partying ways do not go down well with Ankita.

In fact, the couple’s marriage came as a shock to many. The actor was in a relationship with Kamya Punjabi for almost a year. However, his parents were reportedly not keen to have her as a daughter-in-law due to her divorcee and single mother status. A few days back, a story floated around that Karan gate-crashed Kamya’s party in a drunken state and asked her to reconcile their differences.

Earlier in the day, after reading the tweet and speculation around it, we had touched base with Karan. His representative stated that what we wrote was just a ‘kahawat (quote)’ and that the actor does not want to clarify for every single post.

With Ankita clarifying that everything is hunky dory between them, fans of the couple can heave a sigh of relief.

Kapil Sharma and the Colors team were at loggerheads at each other over Comedy Nights with Kapil Sharma.

There is a saying that there is no wound that Time cannot heal!

The furore that happened a few months back between Kapil Sharma and Colors team is still ringing fresh in our minds. During the last few months of Comedy Nights with Kapil, Kapil Sharma was unhappy with the fact that the channel was promoting Comedy Nights Bachao over his show. As the matters worsened, CNWK team called it quits and are now moving on to another channel.

The Colors team , in the meantime, started a new show in the same format with Krushna Abhishek and Mika. Though the show has not reached the same level of popularity as the original show, it still rakes in decent ratings.

Now as Kapil Sharma is preparing himself for his new show, he has something really great to look forward to. He has been chosen as the first Indian television actor will be featured at Madame Tussaud’s wax museum! This comes two days later of the report that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was to get featured at Madame Tussaud’s wax museum where his statue will be standing next to eminent personalities.

It is definitely a huge honour for the funny man, and several of his industry friends and colleagues are congratulating the star on this huge achievement. However, in a surprising turn of events, even Colors CEO Raj Nayak congratulated the man on Twitter. Guess there is no permanent friendship or enmity in entertainment industry.

Here’s his tweet,

Congratulations @KapilSharmaK9

Kapil Sharma’s wax Statue at Madame Tussauds – The Times of India on Mobile https://t.co/nVO77rTUq2

— Raj Nayak (@rajcheerfull) March 18, 2016

So what do you make of this move? Figure that out as you watch the below trailer of Kapil’s new show…

Read on to find out what really happened here!

Few hours before the massive match of T20 World Cup between India and Pakistan, ace-director decided to have his regular Saturday special QnA round on Twitter. His chat #KoffeeWithKaran was an eventful one with the usual topping of sassiness with just the right touch of humour. Those who get it, good for you and the one who don’t, need to get in touch with their funny side.

So on a sunny Saturday afternoon, Karan was typing away to glory to answer the queries of his fans. One among them asked him something that caught our eyes. “How about getting Rani and Adi in koffee this season ? #Koffeewithkaran” says a user. To which Karan replied, “Adi will slap me if I ever ask him this!!!” Guess the extremely media shy Aditya Chopra won’t be elated to be on a chat show. It is quite interesting as Adi is the helmer of one of the biggest hits Bollywood has ever seen DDLJ and yet the director maintains a low profile always. We know it’s not going to change anytime soon but maybe just MAY BE when Adira grows up, Adi will feel more comfortable in front of the camera when she would try to get him in one of her selfies.

However, this thought of getting the head honcho of Yash Raj to the hot seat of Koffee With Karan does seem like a really good idea, don’t you think? Would you love to watch them together on the show? Let us know!

Read on to the MAJOR REVELATIONS that took place in tonight’s episode!

This week’s episode of Naagin saw major revelations that will come as a huge relief for the ones who watch the show regularly. So with the entry of Mayuri, Shesha and Shivanya sense a strange presence in the house which they cannot make sense of, Mayuri on the other hand tries to convince Yamini that the threat she is facing from the supernatural beings is none other than someone from her family.

It all starts when Mayuri and Yamini try to find out possible prospects of the person from their house who could be Naagin. What Mayuri gets next is a foul smell of Shesha when she turns into Yamini’s niece. They then follow her to find out what’s actually going on. In the meantime Shesha gets injured and the blood coming off her leg becomes a strong substance to reveal her identity. Once Mayuri proves that, Yamini looks forward to see the identity of the second Naagin.

Icchadhari Morni Mayuri then asks Yamini to get her Shivanya’s mangalsutra which she chews to bring forward Shivanya’s true identity. Meanwhile, Yamini rushes to her daughter-in-law’s room to see if the magic is working and sees Shivanya lying on the bed transitioning from human to Naagin.

As the mystery of Shivanya and Shesha unfolds, Yamini’s second husband enters the scene and threatens her that he would spill her secret out of being the 5th person in the murder that took place years ago.

In the preview, Shesha catches hold of one of Morni’s feather which then makes her understand the reason behind all the mishappenings taking place in the house. Stay tuned for a MAJOR plot detail unveiling infront of your eyes next.