The Social Service branch of the city police conducted the raid at a hookah parlour located in Bora Bazar area of Fort around 10.30 pm on Tuesday, and the operation continued till 5 am of Wednesday, an official said.
"During the raid, the police found stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui and others smoking hookahs at the joint. We also have a video of their act. We detained Faruqui and others, but they were later allowed to go as the sections slapped against them were bailable," a senior police official said.
Police had received information that some patrons were smoking tobacco-based hookahs at the parlour in the guise of smoking herbal hookahs, he said.
Faruqui and others were booked under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act along with the Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 283 (danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation), 336 (act endangering life or personal safety of others), the official said.
Notices were served to Faruqui and others by the Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Marg police and they were allowed to go, he said.
Yadav was among six people named in an FIR lodged at Sector 49 police station here on November 3 last year. The five other accused were arrested but are currently out on bail, the officials said.
The case was lodged under provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and for criminal conspiracy under section 120B of the Indian Penal Code, they said.
The case was later shifted from Sector 49 to Sector 20 police station for investigation.
"The accused has been arrested by a team of Sector 20 police station which was investigating the case," Additional DCP (Noida) Manish Mishra told PTI.
Yadav, a winner of reality show Bigg Boss OTT, has refuted the charges of involvement in the case and has been questioned by the police in the past.
A sub-inspector, who was also the incharge of the local Sector 49 police station where the FIR was registered, was shunted.
The case was lodged on the complaint of an official of animal rights group People For Animals (PFA).
Five people were arrested from a banquet hall in Sector 51 on November 3 and nine snakes, including five cobras, rescued from their possession while 20 ml of suspected snake venom was also seized.
However, police said Yadav was not present at the party hall and they were probing his role in the whole case of snake venom use as a recreational drug.
PFA chairperson and BJP leader Maneka Gandhi has accused Yadav of involvement in illegally selling snake venom and sought his immediate arrest.
On November 4, Yadav was briefly stopped for questioning by police in Rajasthan's Kota while he was travelling with his friends in a car but was let off soon.
Recent developments, however, have tainted Yadav's image, starting with allegations of organizing rave parties in Noida featuring snake venom as a recreational drug. Meanwhile, Sagar Thakur, also known as Maxtern, has grabbed attention following a public altercation with Elvish Yadav at a Gurgaon mall. Social media now speculates that Thakur might join the upcoming season of Bigg Boss OTT, leveraging the massive fan base that YouTubers bring to the show.
The production team has reportedly approached two more YouTubers for potential participation—Vishal Singh, known for his video on Manisha Rani, and Love Kataria, a close associate of Elvish Yadav.
Meanwhile, efforts to resolve the dispute between Elvish Yadav and Sagar Thakur are underway, led by Rajat Dalal. Dalal aims to mediate their differences amicably, arranging a meeting at Thakur's residence with Yadav in attendance. The conflict ignited when Maxtern posted a derogatory video featuring Elvish Yadav hugging Munawar Faruqui, coupled with a history of Thakur allegedly abusing Yadav's fans.
Viral footage captured Thakur being physically assaulted by multiple individuals, prompting demands for Elvish Yadav's arrest. The Haryana Police has since charged him with violence and assault in connection with the incident.
Recently, Television actress Sreejita De, popularly known for Bigg Boss 16 and Uttaran, recalled her horrifying experience when she was only 19 years old.
“I was offered a Bengali film when I was only 19. It was a remake of a Hindi movie. I was called for a meeting. My mom was in Kolkata so I went to the director’s office alone,” Sreejita recalled.
The director, despite being an elderly man began to touch Sreejita inappropriately. The actress recalled she did not like the way he touched her shoulders or the way he spoke. Even though she was very young, she knew about good touch and bad touch.
She revealed how disgusting it was for her the way the director looked at her.
“I just picked up my purse and ran out of his office,” Sreejita recalled. The actress admits feeling disgusted till date about her harrowing experience. She added that she never got carried away by such incidents as she has been strong.
She feels where there is good work, people will never approach you in the wrong way. She believes that there is no casting couch involved where there is good work.
Mannara, who secured the position of the second runner-up on Salman Khan's show, initially added this title to her Instagram description after the grand finale but later removed it.
In an interview with ETimes TV, Mannara Chopra reacted to Munawar Faruqui roasting her for 'Bigg Boss 17 winner in the female category' in her IG bio. The actress said, "Even if my team mentioned that in my bio, I don’t find anything wrong in it."
In defence of the title, Mannara explained that her team was responsible for the mention in her bio. She expressed pride in achieving a top-three placement, emphasizing that if her team acknowledged her as the winner in the female category, they must have had valid reasons for doing so.
Undeterred by online trolls, Mannara asserted that her top-three ranking reflected her likable personality. She acknowledged that while others may have equally deserved it, her success in reaching the top tier suggested a unique appeal. Mannara emphasized that a collective effort from the entire team and the presence of diverse contestants contributed to the show's overall interest.
Notably, the relationship between Munawar Faruqui and Mannara Chopra experienced its share of ups and downs within the Bigg Boss 17 house. Initially close friends, differences emerged, particularly following the entry of Ayesha Khan into the competition.
Post Bigg Boss, the contestants of the show are busy in their real lives; meeting friends, partying, and working on upcoming projects.
Recently, Abhishek Kumar and Mannara Chopra starred in a music video titled Saanware which has been loved by fans.
Now, Abhishek has recreated the same with another Bigg Boss 17 contestant Ayesha Khan.
Abhishek Kumar and Ayesha Khan known as BFFs of Bigg Boss 17, dropped an unexpected surprised for their fans as they reunited for an exciting reel to promote Abhishek's song Saanware.
The reel features Kumar in a dapper black shimmery suit and Khan in an elegant blue saree, posing as a couple in deep love. Their striking chemistry was a high point for the fans.
Fans expressed their admiration with comments like, "Best reel featuring the best person" and "Bahut pyara hai."
Notably, Abhishek and Ayesha had an argument on the day of her entry day into the show; however, their friendship blossomed unexpectedly. During a tense moment when Kumar faced criticism from other contestants, Ayesha supported him and even stood by him when he was accused of faking claustrophobia. Their camaraderie continued throughout the show, earning them appreciation from fans.
Recently, Mannara Chopra, Ankita Lokhande, and Vicky Jain were seen sharing the dance floor at the Bigg Boss season 17 success party in Mumbai.
In the video, Ankita can be seen vibing in the moment and she was accompanied by Mannara Chopra. Both were seen setting the dance floor on fire. Ankita’s husband and former contestant of the season Vicky Jain was also partying with the girls.
Ankita was wearing a beautiful shiny blue cut-out dress and Mannara was wearing a white colour one piece with a jacket.
The actors were seen dancing to Salman Khan’s song ‘just chill chill’.
Fans were amazed to see Mannara and Ankita sharing the dance floor together after their intolerable approach towards each other in the show.
Keeping aside their constant fights and enmity, the duo seems to have made a new start with friendship.
The video was shared on the Instagram handle of ankyxfangirl.
It is to be noted that Mannara secured the second runner-up position in Bigg Boss 17 and Ankita came in fourth.
While Ankita had high hopes of emerging as the winner, she fell short of securing a position in the coveted top 3. However, despite not claiming the title, Ankita did not leave empty-handed. In fact, she reportedly became the highest-paid contestant in Bigg Boss 17.
According to reports, Ankita received a substantial weekly payment of Rs 12 lakh for her participation in the show. Spending a total of 15 weeks in the Bigg Boss house, she earned an impressive 12 lakh rupees each week, accumulating a grand total of Rs 1.08 crore. This remarkable figure surpasses the typical winner’s prize of Rs 50 lakh and a luxury car.
Ankita’s eviction surprised many, including her husband Vicky Jain and the show’s host, Salman Khan. Vicky, visibly emotional, witnessed Ankita’s departure with tears in his eyes. Despite the unexpected turn of events, Ankita expressed her happiness, highlighting the presence of her mother by her side during this pivotal moment.
Throughout her Bigg Boss journey, Ankita consistently drew attention, particularly for her conflicts with husband Vicky Jain and his mother. Tensions escalated in the show’s second week when Ankita revealed emotional neglect by her businessman husband. The relationship weathered frequent conflicts, intensifying with the entry of Vicky’s mother into the house. However, Vicky later realised his mistakes, apologised, and went down on one knee to express his remorse.
On the professional front, Ankita Lokhande is set to star in the upcoming film Swatantra Veer Savarkar alongside Randeep Hooda. Despite not clinching the Bigg Boss title, Ankita’s journey has undoubtedly left a lasting impact on viewers.
Munawar, who started with a fan following with 6.1 million on Instagram and currently has 11.3 million, took home the trophy along with a whopping amount of over Rs 50 lakh and a Hyundai Creta car.
Having spent 105 days inside the house, touted as one of the most difficult places to be in, Munawar maintained the position alongside the other four top contenders Ankita Lokhande, Mannara Chopra, Abhishek Kumar and Arun Mahshetty.
Salman also congratulated Abhishek and said he played really well.
Over his journey in the house, Munawar saw a great support from celebrity friends such as Badshah, Raftaar, Emiway Bantai, Ganesh Acharya, Karan Kundrra, MC Stan and Prince Narula, among many others.
The Top 5 contestants were also seen performing popular Bollywood tracks.
Ankita performed with her husband Vicky Jain on the title track of 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..', Abhishek was seen performing on 'Bekhayali' from the film 'Kabir Singh', Arun danced with his best friend and former contestant Tehelka, Mannara looked every bit sizzling in the song 'Besharam Rang'. Munawar grooved with Mannara on 'Twist'.
The grand finale of the 17th season also saw a motley of personalities such as Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Sudesh Lahiri, Orry, Abdu Rozik, Suniel Shetty, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Arbaaz Khan, Sohail Khan and the cast of the TV show 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak'.
The grand finale was also attended by former contestant such as Vicky Jain, Sonali Bansal, Sana Raees Khan, Isha Malviya, Manasvi Mamgai, Neil and Aishwarya Bhatt, Rinku Dhawan, Ayesha Khan, Tehelka, Jigna Vora, Navid Sole and Samarth Jurel.
The grand finale saw over three crore views on Jio Cinema.
As the final of the Salman Khan host-show is moments away, Vicky Jain husband of Anikta Lokhande, who was an ex-contestant of the current season took to his Instagram handle and shared an adorable photo with her to support her ahead of the final.
In the photo, Vicky and Ankita can be seen having a candid conversation together while sitting on a sofa. The love birds were smiling at each other while cherishing the moment.
Vicky shared the photo with a caption, “Through thick and thin, we’ve faced it all. Your resilience is inspiring, and I have no doubt that whatever comes our way, you’ll handle it with grace. I’m with you.” (SIC)
To this cheer up post, fans extended their support to Ankita as well as one user wrote, “Ankita will be the winner,” and another user commented, “This season belongs to Ankita.” (SIC)
Till the filing of this report, the post has amassed 12.1K likes.
Noteworthy, the couple was in headlines due to constant fights between them in the Big Boss house when Vicky was a contestant in the show. However, Vicky was eliminated from the show before the finale.
The contestants thought that they were called for the usual nomination process but were shocked to learn that a mid-week eviction was taking place and that it was Vicky Jain whose journey in Bigg Boss 17 coming to an end. However, his wife and famous television star Ankita Lokhande continues to be in the reckoning to reach the finale scheduled for January 28.
Clear top 3 in votings#MunawarFaruqui #AbhishekKumar #MannaraChopra
— The Khabri (@TheKhabriTweets) January 23, 2024
Since then the buzz for the finale has reached its peak with The Khabri reporting that Ankita Lokhande has failed to reach the top 3 after the votes. It lists Munawar Faruqi at the top followed by Abhishek Kumar and Mannara Chopra at second and third spot respectively. It has triggered huge speculations on social media with many predicting that Munawar might win the trophy beating the other finalists which include Abhishek Kumar, Mannara Chopra, Ankita Lokhande, and Arun Srikanth Mashetty.
It is being speculated that after Vicky Jain’s eviction, Arun and Abhishek Kumar will find themselves at the bottom while the tussle will be between Ankita, Munawar, and Mannara.
#MunawarFaruqui might be leading on a few social media polls or in Twitter trends.
— #BiggBoss_Tak👁 (@BiggBoss_Tak) January 23, 2024
BUT MUNAWAR WILL NOT WIN BIGG BOSS 17. HE WILL END UP BEING RUNNER-UP IN THE SHOW. That's what the channel has planned!
BOOKMARK OR SAVE THE TWEET!
SEE YOU ON 28TH JAN!#BiggBoss_Tak #BiggBoss17
However, rumours are also rife that despite securing the top spot in social media voting, Munawar will end up being the runner-up while Ankita or Mannara will take home the trophy. Considering the popularity of Ankita Lokhande and strong support from both celebs and fans, the Pavitra Rishta actress might just have an edge over the others and lift the Bigg Boss 17 trophy.
Despite Munawar Faruqui being a fan favorite and trending on social media as a potential winner, recent developments inside the house have stirred the pot. A physical altercation with Vicky before the latter's eviction has raised concerns about Munawar's chances, potentially paving the way for Ankita Lokhande's victory.
The intense promo shared by the channel teases a heated task in the garden area, where Vicky's interference leads to a confrontation, impacting the dynamics among the housemates.
Adding to the anticipation, a tweet from Bigg Boss Tak, a reliable source for show updates, challenges social media trends. The tweet suggests that Munawar Faruqui may not emerge as the winner, hinting at a possible runner-up position according to the channel's plan. Speculations now swirl around the likelihood of Mannara Chopra or Ankita Lokhande clinching the Bigg Boss 17 title.
The viral tweet reads, "#MunawarFaruqui might be leading on social media polls, but he will not win Bigg Boss 17. He is expected to be the runner-up as per the channel’s plan. BOOKMARK OR SAVE THE TWEET!"
#MunawarFaruqui might be leading on a few social media polls or in Twitter trends.
— #BiggBoss_Tak👁 (@BiggBoss_Tak) January 23, 2024
BUT MUNAWAR WILL NOT WIN BIGG BOSS 17. HE WILL END UP BEING RUNNER-UP IN THE SHOW. That's what the channel has planned!
BOOKMARK OR SAVE THE TWEET!
SEE YOU ON 28TH JAN!#BiggBoss_Tak #BiggBoss17
As the grand finale approaches, Munawar's recent confrontations and the channel's alleged plans have thrown the outcome into uncertainty. With tensions at an all-time high, the question of who will ultimately emerge as the victor in Bigg Boss 17 remains a gripping mystery.
Initially entering the reality show with the explicit purpose of exposing alleged falsehoods by fellow contestant Munawar Faruqui, Ayesha's sudden departure left fans and viewers intrigued, especially as she developed an unexpectedly strong bond with Munawar immediately after leaving the house.
Contrary to her initial animosity towards Munawar, Ayesha's newfound connection with him became a point of speculation among the show's audience.
In a candid and emotional interview with Galatta India, Ayesha opened up about hitherto undisclosed aspects of her journey, recounting details from her first encounter with Munawar to the moment he confessed his feelings for her.
She also addressed Munawar's misleading statements about his then-girlfriend Nazila, revealing that when she confronted Nazila, she was shocked to learn that Munawar had allegedly exploited their relationship for his physical needs.
Emphasizing her individual identity, Ayesha clarified that she never wanted to be known solely as someone's girlfriend, asserting, “I was always Ayesha Khan. Before the show, I was never known as somebody's girlfriend. I have my own personality, and after that also, I have that personality.” She shared a clip of this statement on her Instagram stories.
Despite Munawar's profuse apologies on the show, Ayesha vehemently stated that she has no intention of reconciling with him. Stating that the Munawar chapter is closed for her, Ayesha said, “There were ups and downs, but he apologized even when I left. I believe that it was true.”
Currently confined within the Bigg Boss house are Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Abhishek Kumar, Munawar Faruqui, Arun Mahashetty, and Mannara Chopra. Speculations abound that either Vicky Jain or Arun Mahashetty will face elimination in the upcoming mid-week eviction.
It seems the fight happenes after the nomination task, where the first team had to take all the torture from the second team. In the torture task, the second team consisting of Vicky Jain, Isha Malviya and others were seen throwing cold water and chillies on Munawar, Mannara and Arun.
Nomination task ki wajah se ho gayi Vicky aur Munawar ke beech ek ghamasaan ladaai. 🤨
— Bigg Boss (@BiggBoss) January 17, 2024
Dekhiye #BiggBoss17, Mon-Fri 10PM & Sat-Sun 9:30PM sirf #Colors aur @jiocinema par.#BB17 #BiggBoss@beingsalmankhan@jainvick @munawar0018 pic.twitter.com/O8IphLlntH
Now that the tables of turned and it’s their chance to torture, Vicky going by the promo of the show is seen putting the bucket and mug on the roof of the house.
Munawar sees it and instantly goes to remove it by climbing on to a tree and is seen the pool net to pull the bucket down. However, with Abhishek and Vicky pulling the cleaning net, Munawar falls down.
This leads to a fight between Munawar and Vicky and the entire house gets into the matter.
The two even come close to each other’s face for a fight.
Sharing a few candid pictures with Ankita, Shweta wrote, “We love you Anki! You are the best and purest.”
Shweta’s post comes a few days after Ankita’s husband Vicky Jain and his mother alleged that she was using Sushant Singh Rajput’s name in the show to gain sympathy. However, Shweta’s post proves that Ankita is still in great bond with Sushant’s family.
Earlier, Ankita’s mother had stated, “Ankita and Sushant lived together for seven years in this house with me. She truly loved him… Ankita never talked about Sushant on her own. One time Munawar asked and then Abhishek asked her. And she has only talked about good things of Sushant. I am very proud of that. She is still in touch with Sushant’s family and talks with his sisters Shweta and Ri and even calls his father to enquire on his health.”
On several occasions, Ankita has opened up on her relationship with Sushant in the show. While many opined that she was doing it to gain sympathy votes from his fans, her fans stood by her and said that she was only expressing her deep feelings.
Meanwhile, Ankita is doing wonders in the show and is most likely to be one of the top contenders. She became a household name after appearing in Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Pavitra Rishta’ opposite Sushant Singh Rajput.
The two dated for over a decade until Sushant decided to leave the TV industry and foray into films. While Sushant Singh Rajput went on to date Rhea Chakraborty, Ankita is now married to Vicky Jain, another contestant on Bigg Boss. However, the duo shared a beautiful relationship even after their break-up. On 14 June 2020, Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his room in Bandra, Mumbai.
The duo has been handed over to the local police. Further probe into the incident is underway, reports said. If reports are to be believed, the two tried to sneak into the farmhouse after cutting the fencing wires. However, they were caught by the guards.
When asked for details, they tried to escape by giving fake names, a report in India Today stated. The cops as well as superstar Salman Khan are yet to issue an official statement in this regard.
A day back, Salman who was last seen in Tiger 3, had tweeted in support of PM Modi after the Maldives-Lakshadweep controversy.
Penning a heartfelt note, Salman wrote, “It is so cool to see our Hon PM Narendrabhai Modi at the beautiful clean n stunning beaches of Lakshadweep, and the best part is that yeh hamare India mein hain.”
On the work front, Salman Khan is busy in the shooting of his upcoming movie Tiger vs Pathaan. He also has Babbar Sher, The Bull, Premi Ki Shaadi, Dabangg 3 and Kick 2 in his kitty. He is also seen hosting the popular reality show Bigg Boss.
Dressed in a red bralette, Nikki Tamboli gave her fans a glance at her bombshell figure as she struck several poses for the camera. Her sizzling reel in the bedazzling attire and a matching red skirt has set the temperature soaring online.
Her sexy expressions in glam makeup and red lip colour added to the hotness of the video as she walked around in the racy montage reel. Sharing the video, she wrote, “Would say something catchy but I already caught ya attention!!!!!❤️🥰🫠😈”
Since being shared online, the video has garnered over 92K likes and millions of views from her fans and followers.
“Ultra hot and gorgeous 😊❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥” a fan commented.
Another fan wrote, “Queen of beauty and queen of hotness 💛💛💛💛💛🌹🥵🥵🥵”
“Marathi industry need the top model like you ❤️🔥🔥” commented another fan. This apart, the post was filled with heart and fire emojis.
On the work front, Nikki Tamboli is busy doing television shows and music videos. She has appeared in numerous films both in the Hindi film industry and south industry.
His jersey No-7 has become a sensation on social media with fans calling him ‘Thala for a reason’. He is and will always remain a legend in the world of cricket despite his retirement from international cricket. As fans are eagerly waiting for him to lead Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming IPL season, reports of his collaboration with rapper and Bigg Boss winner MC Stan has left fans shocked.
MS Dhoni and MC Stan collaboration in Fire Boltt Ad. pic.twitter.com/4Q3ZdyzjiQ
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 5, 2024
Although the truth around the rumours is yet to be ascertained, reports suggest that Mahi will collab with popular rapper MC Sta for an ad. Now, the rumours have created frenzy on social media with fans calling it the rarest moment of MS Dhoni wasting his time.
A popular X user shared the news and wrote, “MS Dhoni and MC Stan collaboration in Fire Boltt Ad.” Since being shared online, the post has gone viral with fans slamming Mahi for his collaboration with Stan.
“Mahi bhai what are you doing. Fire Boltt is the worst Indian brand out there,” a fan commented.
Another fan wrote, “MS Dhoni has all the respect he had earned.”
“What is Dhoni’s majboori that he is coming with MC Stan,” a third fan wrote.
Decked up in a sequined saree, Nikki looked straight out of a Karan Johar or Yash Chopra film. The sparkly drape went across her shoulders while the petticoat gave a mermaid-like finish to her hot drool-worthy figure. Her black strappy velvet blouse can make anyone go weak in their knees.
Nikki kept her make-up minimal to suit the saree look while her open tresses added to her elegant drape. In the caption, she wrote, “Gorgeous naari in gorgeous saree’ and her fans cannot agree more.
Die-hard fans of Nikki were left gushing over her saree look and could not stop themselves from praising her in the comments section.
“I’ve heard about seven wonders of the world and the 8th just showed up🌹🌈🌈” a fan commented.
Another fan wrote, “Wow beautiful looks shinning beauty in black gorgeous looks shinning beautiful saree ❤️🔥😍”
“Dream Girl Nikki Tamboli ❤️❤️ Love from Bangladesh,” another fan wrote.
This remark left Ankita disappointed and upset, prompting her to confront Vicky about the insensitive comment. Vicky, defending his perspective, expressed, “I can never really say how I feel. This is what married people, especially men go through. They can’t really tell what they really go through and what they suffer.”
Ankita, further distressed by Vicky's response, took a bold step and asked for a divorce, stating, “If you suffer so much then why are you with me? Let’s take a divorce, I don’t want to go back home with you,” as reported by E-Times.
The emotional turmoil continued as Ankita opened up to Ayesha, revealing feelings of being dominated by Vicky. She shared, “I know Vicky loves me, but he isn’t offering me what I really want. I feel controlled and dominated by him at times. I’ve noticed how he stops me every time I get into a fight with a male contestant.”
Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain, who tied the knot in December 2021 and entered the Bigg Boss house together in October, have been consistently caught in ugly spats. Vicky's recent description of their marriage as an 'investment' stirred controversy, with fans accusing him of not treating Ankita properly.
Ayesha aur Munawar ke beech kaafi hai confusion, kya dhoondh paayenge woh iska solution? 😯
— ColorsTV (@ColorsTV) December 17, 2023
Dekhiye #BiggBoss17, Mon-Fri 10PM & Sat-Sun 9:30PM sirf #Colors aur @JioCinema par.#BB17 #BiggBoss@Beingsalmankhan @munawar0018#AyeshaKhan pic.twitter.com/grhTU8FGHz
In the latest Bigg Boss 17 promo, Ayesha Khan levels serious allegations against Munawar Faruqui, claiming that he was double-dating her and another girl, Nazila. The tense confrontation reaches its peak as Munawar, visibly disturbed, confides in Ankita Lokhande about his distress. In a candid moment, he expresses his discomfort, stating, "If they open the door, I will walk out," revealing the intensity of his mental struggle.
Munawar Faruqui responds to Ayesha's accusations by asserting that he only pretended to be in a committed relationship with Nazila to avoid the news of his breakup spreading through the reality show. He clarifies that he had already ended things with Nazila before entering the Bigg Boss 17 house and admits to expressing love to Ayesha Khan.
Amidst the turbulence, Munawar has formed bonds within the house, particularly with Mannara Chopra. Despite rumours linking them romantically, both contestants maintain that they are only friends.
Apart from Mannara, he shares a good rapport with Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Rinku Dhawan, and Abhishek Kumar within the house while facing challenges in connecting with Anurag Dobhal.
A promo shared by the channel shows Ankita in the therapy room requesting Bigg Boss to put her in the ‘Dimaag’ room. But in return Bigg Boss says that she has to nominate her husband Vicky for the entire season.
She denies the offer and goes out.
Later, Bigg Boss announces the same offer was made to Vicky and if Ankita wants to know the answer. However, the answer isn’t shown but a tiff between the two is spotlighted.
Ankita is seen asking Vicky: “Aap mujhe bhi game ki tarah use kar rahe ho kya.”
To which, Vicky replies: “Everything is game and that’s my game.”
Vicky aur Ankita ko mila hua yeh choice, kya hila dega unke rishtey ka poise? 🤔
— Bigg Boss (@BiggBoss) December 6, 2023
Dekhiye #BiggBoss17, Mon-Fri 10PM & Sat-Sun 9:30 PM sirf #Colors aur @JioCinema par.#BB17 #BiggBoss@BeingSalmanKhan @HyundaiIndia @DaburIndia @TRESemmeIndia @iamappyfizz @Chingssecret… pic.twitter.com/ZF9ZWcDeqp
‘Bigg Boss’ has another interesting proposition for those who haven’t set foot in the Dimaag makaan yet. This relocation drill is their chance to pitch themselves as the ultimate Dimaagwale to rule the roost from that abode.
Vying for power and authority, these contestants put on their best persuasive hats, trying to convince Bigg Boss that they're the perfect fit to call the shots in the Dimaag makaan. Consequently, the master of the house reveals that there are two contestants whose individual journeys haven't made it to the spotlight.
These housemates will be granted the incredible opportunity to take charge of the house while residing in the Dimaag makaan.
Aoora, a member of the K-pop boy group Double-A, has gained recognition for his unique talent of remaking Hindi songs, with his recent rendition of "Jimmy Jimmy" going viral on social media. According to sources from ETimes, Aoora is slated to enter the Bigg Boss 17 house in the first week of December. His popularity among Indians, fueled by his Bollywood song covers, is expected to add an interesting dynamic to the show.
The house has already witnessed wild card entries by Samarth Jurel and Manasvi Mamgai, with the latter facing eviction within a week. Orry's recent entry has heightened the intrigue, leaving fans curious about the twists he might bring to the game.
In the recent Weekend Ka Vaar episode, host Salman Khan took a stern stance against contestants Vicky Jain and Munawar Faruqui, accusing them of attempting to manipulate the game and labelling their approach as 'boring.' Khan also addressed issues with Khanzaadi's behaviour and indirectly hinted at a connection between Sana Raes Khan and Vicky, revealing a recent hand-holding incident.
As the excitement builds up, the upcoming episode will feature a task following Orry's entry, promising viewers an engaging spectacle.
According to sources cited by E-Times, Orry is slated to enter the Bigg Boss 17 house as a wildcard contestant. He is expected to shoot his entry sequence with the show's charismatic host, Salman Khan, who will introduce him to both the audience and the contestants inside the house.
However, it remains uncertain whether Orry will be a temporary entrant or stay until the show's conclusion. Recent paparazzi encounters have fuelled speculation about Orry's participation.
When questioned about his possible entry into the Bigg Boss house during the Farrey screening in Mumbai, Orry responded with a smile, playfully asking, "Kaunsa boss?" (Which boss?). The anticipation surrounding Orry's role in the show has only intensified with these recent developments.
Aside from Orry, media reports also suggest that wildcard contestants like Soniya Bansal, Rakhi Sawant, and her estranged husband Adil Durrani will add further intrigue and drama.
In the latest episode, a conversation between the couple has ignited speculation among fans regarding the possibility of Ankita being pregnant.
Amidst "mood swings," Ankita expressed her discontent to Vicky, revealing her desire to leave the Bigg Boss house. She disclosed not feeling well and voiced concerns about missing her periods, hinting at a potential pregnancy.
"Mujhe lag raha hain mein bimar hu, mujhe ghar jana hain. (I feel sick. I want to go home)," Ankita shared emotionally.
Vicky responded by referencing Ankita's mention of it being her Day 1 the previous day. However, Ankita clarified that a blood test, specifically for pregnancy, had been conducted, and the results were pending. Despite the uncertainty surrounding her situation, Vicky shifted the conversation back to the dynamics of the game.
Ankita further elaborated on the pregnancy test, stating, "Mereko blood test huya, pregnancy ke liye, kuch hain toh nahi andar. (I had a blood test done for pregnancy.)" The suspense lingered as she awaited the test results, including a urine test that had also been carried out.
Amidst the emotional conversation, Ankita and Vicky managed to conclude their argument on a lighter note, injecting humour into the situation. Vicky playfully asked Ankita to be the person he could have a conversation with, bringing a moment of laughter into the intense discussion.
Ankita Lokhande, known for her role in the TV serial "Pavitra Rishta" opposite late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, tied the knot with Vicky Jain in December 2021.
However, fans of Sushant aren’t too happy with the ‘Pavitra Rishta’ actress for using the late actor's name repeatedly in the show. The actress who was in a relationship with Sushant for seven years during the making of ‘Pavitra Rishta’ has reportedly been bringing his name again and again in the show.
This has not gone down well with Sushant's fans who slammed her for using his name to gain voters and the likes of the audience. Ankita had earlier opened up about her breakup with Sushant and mentioned that he had suddenly disappeared without giving any explanation after years of live-in relationship.
Once again, the actress compared Abhishek Kumar, one of the contestants with Sushant. Speaking on the similarities, Ankita said, “Your physique, when you stroll around without a shirt in pants, strongly reminds me of Sushant. His body was similar to yours.”
She became emotional and further stated, “Sushant was hardworking to the next level. He would be very involved and was a perfectionist. I’m very easy-go-lucky, but he would dive deep into things. He would get affected by what people talked about him on Twitter.”
“He did not have anybody to stand up for him. Uske bare me baat karna acha lagta hai, proud feeling ati hai. He was family,” she added.
For the unversed, Sushant and Ankita met during 'Pavitra Rishta' and were in a live-in relationship for years until Sushant forayed into movies.
Things got messy when some housemates began overstuffing the garbage bin, creating a stink. Rinku Dhawan doesn’t hold back and reprimands Arun Srikanth and Abhishek Pandey for not properly disposing eggshells.
It got to the point where Jigna Vora had to wash the dustbin. Abhishek, in his defence, throws some shade at Mannara, accusing her of being a untidy and not doing her part sweeping the floor.
At this point, the spat takes a personal turn for the worse. Abhishek goes all out insulting Mannara and calls her the 'duplicate Parineeti Chopra'. Having heard enough from him, she sternly warns him not to drag her family members into the fight.
The season of favouritism on the show is a whirlwind of ever-changing dynamics, and the latest twist involves Mannara and Firoza Khan aka 'Khanzaadi'. They share a great equation until a squabble puts a dent in their friendship. Mannara tries to patch things up, but Khanzaadi is having none of it and asks her to give her some space.
On Khanzaadi's insistence, Ankita Lokhande intervenes and requests Mannara to step back. Ankita didn't mince words and even brought up a score from the past, mentioning that karma had caught up with Mannara.
Ankita states that Mannara had left her high and dry when she needed support. Mannara, not one to take things lying down, fires back with a sassy retort. She quips that she's not in the house to be an assistant like Isha Malviya, stating that Ankita has a knack for getting other contestants to do her bidding.
Munawar Faruqui, known for his infectious smile and humour, bares his soul as he shares his life's challenges with Vicky Jain and Sana.
In a moment of vulnerability, he discloses that his father, who had been a dedicated driver for many decades, initially forbade him from learning to drive, not wanting his son to tread the same path. The stand-up comedian is proud to have worked hard and earned enough to be able to afford a car. He sums up his journey with a poignant and inspiring shayari in his signature style.
The current contestants of 'Bigg Boss 17' are Jigna Vora, Sana Raees Khan, Anurag Dobhal, Munawar Faruqui, Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain, Navid Sole, Neil Bhatt, Aishwarya Sharma, Abhishek Kumar, Isha Malviya, Rinku Dhawan, Arun Mashettey, Sunny Arya, Firoza Khan, Soniya Bansal, and Mannara Chopra.
The show airs on Colors, and JioCinema.
Best known for her stint on Bigg Boss 14, Nikki is currently focusing on web series and declined the popular reality show. Meanwhile, the gorgeous beauty returned to Instagram to share a video from her vacay.
In the viral video, Nikki can be seen flaunting her figure in a hot pink bikini. The video proves that Nikki surely knows how to set the temperatures rising! Nikki let her hair down and styled in various ways while the camera captured her beauty. She also gave a tour of her room and the pool.
In another Insta post, Nikki Tamboli shared a picture of herself in an orange bikini and teased her fans. Her caption read, “I ain’t McDonald’s but you lovin it!!!! 🧡🧡” Since being shared online, the video has garnered over 264K likes and thousands of comments from her fans and followers who heaped praises on her.
“I saw you in Bigg boss and your confidence and winning spirit is as sexy as your body, specially the shark task. I loved it and I wish I could be like you,” commented a user.
A second user wrote, “There is nothing that is sexier than a beautiful woman in orange 🧡🧡🧡”
However, a section of social media users weren’t too happy with her body exposure and brutally trolled her. Many even called her the next Urfi Javed and slammed her for promoting nudity on social media.
Even when Karan Johar who has enjoyed a successful stint on television and events both as host and judge hosted Bigg Boss OTT Season 1, many fans were disappointed and hence the Bollywood superstar returned this year to host the second season of Bigg Boss OTT.
But very few know that the Tiger Zinda Hai actor was the second choice to host Bigg Boss. The opportunity was first offered to Shah Rukh Khan who could not do it because he was busy with some other work and also at that time was battling with shoulder injury. The Badshah of Bollywood was unable to manage dates for the reality show and hence the opportunity was passed on to Salman Khan who has certainly done a great job.
Recently a video clip showing Salman revealing all about this went viral on social media and many Sallu fans reacted that they are thankful to God that SRK could not do Bigg Boss as he does not have the swag and courage to host a reality show like Bigg Boss.
Original Host 😻😻
— Ⲏⲁⲛⲓⲩⲁ ᷯ ⷶ ᷱ ⷶ ⷶ ᷠ𓀠 (@_SRKzHani_) August 14, 2023
One and only #ShahRukhKhan𓀠pic.twitter.com/Q3ZSxKtvWi
Although when it comes to box office records, both Salman and Shah Rukh Khan had delivered some massive hits, on television, the former has been more successful while SRK never could impress with his television hosting skills. Bet it Bigg Boss or Dus Ka Dam, after Amitabh Bachchan, the one superstar who genuinely was accepted by the telly audience is Salman.
On the other hand, Shah Rukh's stint as a host for Kaun Banega Crorepati or even for Kya Aap Paanchvi Pass Se Tez Hain? failed to lure the audience.
While some fight, abuse, and even hurt others physically as well as mentally, over the years there have been many contestants who just cried most of the time they were faced with any uncomfortable or disgusting situation.
Meet such few crybabies on Bigg Boss some of whom even managed to emerge a winner.
The popular telly actress who has been ruling Indian television with some splendid work in serials like Mr. and Mrs. Sarabhai, Parvarirsh, and Anupamaa was one of the contestants on Bigg Boss Season 1 and literally cried at a drop of a hat on practically everything that was not to her liking.
Shweta Tiwari had some major tiffs with Dolly Bindra during Bigg Boss 4. Whenever they fought the “Mere Dad Ki Dulhan” actress would end up crying. However, she was also very soft-hearted and good-natured due to which eventually she was declared the winner of that season.
She came across as a genuine person but it seemed that her emotions were always out of control. She became more balanced after Aly Goni who now is her boyfriend came inside the house. Even Salman Khan joked about Jasmine’s nature to cry for even small, petty things.
The Sasural Simar Ka actress was the winner of Bigg Boss 12. She came across as a determined and courageous decision-maker but had a tendency to start crying whenever she was in an emotionally draining situation.
She had a panic attack when she was inside Bigg Boss 13 house. She was very warm and made friends with almost everyone but would lose her emotional balance whenever she got upset or disappointed with the behaviour of her housemates.
Sohail Khan, who was married to Seema Khan, ended his 24 years of marriage while Arbaaz separated from Malaika Arora who is now dating actor Arjun Kapoor. In different interviews, the two brothers sarcastically revealed that their divorces are the reason why Salman Khan is not getting married.
Meanwhile, 90s actress Pooja Bhatt who is currently seen on Bigg Boss OTT season 2 hosted by superstar Salman Khan has revealed that she wanted to marry his younger brother Sohail Khan. However, she admitted that never got along well with Salman Khan and they hated each other.
In an interview, Pooja revealed, “Salman and I hated each other initially for some weird reason. We just didn’t get along. And that was made out to be this great war between us. I guess it started because I didn’t do the film ‘Love’ or whatever. But, today we get along very well too. In fact, we’re one big happy family.”
In the same interview, she opened up about her serious relationship with Sohail.
“Sohail is just on the threshold of a new career as a director and we do want a future together. I want it and so does he,” she added.
However, destiny had other plans. Pooja later married restaurant owner and VJ Manish Makhija while Sohail tied the knot with Seema Khan.
Meanwhile, both Pooja and Sohail are divorced now. While Pooja separated from Manish after 11 years of marriage, Sohail divorced his wife in 2022.
While the craze for Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 is increasing with each passing day, recently Urfi made a startling statement that has left many surprised.
In a recent video, Urfi is seen in a customised bold dress with a red scarf on her head and she is surrounded by paparazzi. Meanwhile, one of the paps asked if Urfi will be seen on Bigg Boss OTT.
To this, Urfi replied, “They can’t afford me.”
With this reply of Urfi, the paps scream loud appreciating her. Meanwhile, Urfi is seen struggling amid heat wave and using her hand as fan to blow air. Listening to the scream, she smiles back.
The video shared on Instagram by Filmy Gyan has gone viral triggering netizens to pass their statements.
While supporters hailed Urfi for her bold statement, haters lashed out at her for various reasons.
One user wrote, “Sahi kaha afford ny kr pyege tujhe wo log the kind of dressing sense u have no one can afford to telecast u on national television. They have to run their show nd make money duhh” (sic)
Another wrote, “Ye kitni besharam aurat hai yaar kuch bhi pehen leti hai or bindass ghumti hai sadko pe shame on u urfi thodi si khud ki respect karle ye bakwas bandh karke.” (sic)
“Kand ho jayega iske sath agr ye gayi tu,” wrote a third user. (sic)
The burning hot sensation is a powerhouse of talent in the true sense. Her social media platforms are lit. The gorgeous beauty has been raising the temperature again. This time with her bridal looks. Usually known for sharing bold pictures and videos, Nikki has been slaying with her bridal look this time.
Dressed in an ethnic lehenga and shimmery deep-neck blouse, Nikki Tamboli is killing it with perfection and making her fans and followers drool over her. The actress clearly knows how to hit the bull’s eye with her scintillating and drool-worthy photos.
Needless to say, since being shared online, her pictures have garnered over 109L likes with thousands of comments from her fans and followers praising her cuteness.
“She is a bundle of cuteness,” wrote a user while another user wrote, “too much hotness.”(sic)
A third user wrote, “Bombshell, perfect, amazing!” (sic)
“She is the epitome of real beauty,” wrote another user. (sic)
However, a section of her fans weren’t too happy with her pictures and slammed her for excess skin show.
“Yeh sab bollywood wali actress kyun hamesha dikhati hai,” wrote a fan. (sic)
Another fan wrote, “Why do you have to expose all the time.” (sic)
Sharing his excitement, the former Team India player said: "I'm really excited to be a part of India's biggest reality show and interact with a whole new generation. It's a new experience for me, unlike cricket where it's all about the game.
"In Bigg Boss OTT, the entire nation gets to know the real you and every thought is questioned for which I'm genuinely excited about," he added.
Sources said that Ajay Jadeja's inclusion is aimed at adding a new dimension to the show.
His contributions to the game, both on and off the field, have solidified his place as one of the most beloved cricketers of his era.
Off the field, Ajay Jadeja's charisma and magnetic personality made him a fan favourite.
The grand premiere of 'Bigg Boss OTT' Season 2 will take place on Saturday on JioCinema.
'Bigg Boss OTT' will have its grand premiere on June 17. The star who is known for his amazing hosting skills and who clearly gives the contestants a reality check from time to time, in an address to the media on Friday clearly stated: "I won't let anything happen on OTT as well which is against our culture."
When asked what difference he finds in hosting the show for television and for OTT, he said: "I don't feel any difference between the two. The OTT content that you are talking about, I don't do that."
Earlier today, Salman with his fiery and grand entry for the show stunned everyone. is a testament to the same.
The 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' actor was seen standing on the top of a black double-decker bus driving in the middle of a forested road, with the banners of 'Bigg Boss OTT' Season 2, with the bus showing the sign in bold letters "ISS BAAR JANTA HAI BOSS".
The superstar donned an orange shirt for the occasion complete with his stylish goggles and a beard that screams swag.
Taking OTT to the next level, the actor went all 'Dabangg' with his look with the beats of the show's electrifying anthem 'Lagi Bagi' playing in the background as he posed for the shutterbugs in his inimitable charm and swag.
As it seems, Salman Khan is promising more swag and attitude than ever.
Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 promises to be a larger-than-life experience, with the introduction of unique elements and unexpected twists with a decor that looks trippy and exciting. This season, viewers have the power to directly engage with the show and influence its ultimate outcome, adding an extra layer to the immersion.
Salman Khan has been hosting the show for more than a decade on television and he is replacing Karan Johar on OTT this year. The show will begin to stream from 9 p.m. on the Jio Cinema App on June 17.
With Inputs from IANS
The actress has done it again by sharing a video of herself chilling in a swimming pool. The actress who is currently holidaying in Goa shared a video of beating the summer heat in a swimming pool and the internet is not getting enough of her hotness.
Sharing the video, Nikki wrote, “Tanning mode: ON.”
Needless to say, the video went viral in no time with millions of views and 161K likes. Her fans and followers flooded her comment section with fire and love emojis.
“She clearly knows what she is doing, raising the hotness,” commented a user.
Another user wrote, “Wow, OMG I think I love her.”
A third user commented, “Water is getting hot.”
However, a section of her followers wasn’t too happy with her over-exposure video and brutally trolled her.
“Hosh main aao filter wali,” commented a user while another user wrote, “too much makeup.”
The actress was recently spotted at the screening of Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Neha Sharma’s upcoming movie ‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ and looked super hot in a racy strapless black dress.
While her fans praised her for her hot looks, many pointed out that she was drunk.
"I'm very happy with my career right now because I have come a long way, from different backgrounds and after doing different things. I should say I have experimented a lot. From a law graduate to a mainstream news anchor to an entertainment producer and anchor and now an actor."
"I'm very happy with my career graph and I think it has shaped up very well and I have really worked hard on it and I'm still working hard and will be working hard tomorrow as well. Each day is a learning day," she says.
She added: "When I look back, there were a lot of struggles. Without struggle no one reaches where they're in their life. I missed a few opportunities. When I was in a news channel, I was under contract. I was offered Bigg Boss. I couldn't go because of that contract and was bound."
"I missed that opportunity. I still regret the same."
"We all have to handle the situation well because we have no other option. I was a little sad for a day. But later I thought that maybe this opportunity was not meant for me and after that during my tenure with the news channel, I was called to the Bigg Boss house with Farah Khan and was there for a good four to five episodes."
There are many more work opportunities today, as compared to before, says the actress, adding, "The number of mediums has really increased. TV, films, theatre, OTT, YouTube channels. But I believe in quality, not quantity. If one does not avail the opportunity, others are already in a queue. I think it's a competition where you have to be different from others."
"Either you can be like them or you can be extraordinary in your approach, in your thought process where you have to portray or showcase yourself in a different way. So, the competition is really tough and one has to be very different and unique. You have to sell or project yourself in a different manner."
She added: "A lot of people are walking on a wrong path as well where they are doing whatever it is possible for them to get in the trend. I don't want to do that. I'm happy in my zone. But I really want to work on good projects, good web series, movies and web shows. I don't want to be in the limelight just for the heck of it by wearing anything odd or saying anything odd or controversial. I think that's not my road and do not want to walk on that road."
The gorgeous beauty shared two pictures in a black crop top and fans are going weak in their knees. Sharing a picture, she wrote, “Won’t let you forget.” Similarly, the caption of her another post read, “life is better when you’re smiling.”
The first post garnered 142K likes while another post has amassed 127K likes with over 700 comments from her fans and followers.
A fan commented, “True and who knows your smile might put a smile on someone’s face and make their day a little better.”
Another fan wrote, “yeah, my life is better too, when you are smiling.”
“Oh my god, apki hotness ne toh sab ladko ka temperature badha diya hai. Koi toh AC lagao Yaar,” commented a third user.
“Bas aisa figure hojaye zindagi safal ho jayegi,” commented another user.
On the professional front, Nikki Tamboli was last seen in a music video. She also landed in legal trouble after her name surfaced during an investigation into the 200-crore extortion case involving conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
The actress had allegedly gone to Tihar jail to meet the conman and received gifts worth crores of rupees from him.
The gorgeous beauty, who enjoys a massive 3.9M followers on Instagram, often teases her fans with sexy outfits and by flashing her hourglass figure.
A day after posing sensuously on a bed in a bold sheer black cutout dress, Nikki Tamboli has come up with a new post on Instagram.
Her latest pictures in a blue sequined ruffled gown are all about hotness.
The actress can be seen exuding mermaid vibes in the pictures that have now gone viral on social media.
“I do believe in mermaids,” read her caption as she shared the picture on her Instagram handle.
Since being shared online, the post has already garnered 68.3K likes and the numbers are only increasing. Her fans and followers flooded the comments section with fire and heart emojis.
“A real mermaid would not have been as beautiful as you are,” commented a fan.
Another fan wrote, “Oh my hotness.”
However, a section of fans slammed her for excess cleavage show and called her fake.
“This is all silicon,” commented a fan brutally targeting the actress.
On the work front, Nikki finished as second runner-up in Bigg Boss 14 behind Rubina Dilaik and Rahul Vaidya in 2021. She came tenth in Khatron Ke Khiladi 11.
She also has appeared in a couple of music videos such as Millind Gaba’s Shanti, Arjun Kanungo’s Dil Kisi Se and Afsana Khan’s Behri Duniya among others.
The 26-year-old actress is once again taking the internet by storm with her latest racy Instagram post. The gorgeous beauty shared a sexy video posing in bed wearing a see-through dress and turned up the heat on social media, quite literally.
In the Instagram video, the actress can be seen posing sensuously in bed donning a bold sheer black cutout dress. Sharing the sensuous video, she wrote ‘Dil Awara’ in the caption.
The actress can be seen showing off her enviable hourglass figure while posing on a bed. Since being shared online, the post has garnered around 135K likes with a plethora of comments from her fans and followers.
“Beauty at its best,” commented a fan while another user wrote, “I love you so much Nikki.”
A third user wrote, “Beautiful actress turning up the heat.”
This apart, the post has been filled with love, heart and fire emojis.
On the work front, she is yet to make her big Bollywood debut after her terrific performance inside the Bigg Boss house. However, she has been turning up the heat through her appearance in music videos and several advertisements.
Worth mentioning, last year Nikki Tamboli was embroiled in controversy after her name cropped up in Rs 200-crore extortion case involving conman Sukesh Chandrasekharpur. She also was in the news for meeting Sukesh inside the Tihar jail.
The 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' actor continues to be loved by the audience who celebrated his historic win on social media platforms and praised his work in the industry.
3 year of this moment and it still gives goosebumps to us 🔥 vyaktitva hi esa hai @sidharth_shukla ka and he is the most deserving winner of #BiggBoss history 🙌
— 「 𝐑𝐀𝐇𝐔𝐋 」🖤🔥 (@TheHottestDevil) February 15, 2023
3Y OF HISTORIC WINNER SID#SidharthShukla pic.twitter.com/YVMbvAzne9
MC Stan recently won Bigg Boss 16, but the focus of Bigg Boss fans is still on Sidharth, who was known for his bold and upfront personality in the controversial reality show. His one-liners and chemistry with Shehnaaz Gill are still fresh in the minds of his fans.
Netizens showered love and appreciation on the late actor, who was one of the most popular faces on TV. He has been termed as the ‘best winner’ of all the winners of the reality show that is being hosted by superstar Salman Khan.
“Hey Siddy!! Its been 3 years of your victory in BB13, 3 years of loving you for who you are, 3 years of you being GOAT of Bigg Boss. 3 years have passed and still people talk about your spirit, courage and passion you have shown in the game. 3YR OF HISTORIC WINNER SID #SidharthShukla,” tweeted a fan. (sic).
Most Iconic dialogue and pose of the Bigg Boss season.
— Snehal (@_its_Snehal_) February 15, 2023
"AKELA HOON, AKELA THEEK HOON, AUR AKELA KHUSH HU, AUR AKELE SE FATATI HAI TUM SABKI" @sidharth_shukla
3Y OF HISTORIC WINNER SID#SidharthShukla #SidHearts pic.twitter.com/fM2iJRfHtL
Another fan wrote, “Sidharth Shukla is still running the whole Bigg Boss show.”
“The name Sidharth Shukla will echo for years. The aura he created. He is the most deserving winner of Bigg Boss history,” wrote another user. (sic)
MC Stan, whose real name is Altaf Shaikh, came into the reality show with a huge fan base, and he took home the Bigg Boss trophy along with a whopping over Rs 31 lakh.
Over 130 days of battle inside the house, Stan to maintain his position all along as a strong contender for the trophy. He defeated Shiv Thakare, Archana Gautam and Shalin Bhanot in the grand finale.
Stan is an Indian rapper, lyricist, music producer and composer. He became popular after the release of his song 'Khuja Mat' in 2019. He hails from Pune, Maharashtra. He was just 12 when he began singing qawwali.
He was introduced to rap music by his brother. Before getting into rapping, Stan was into B-boying and beatboxing.
His one liners such as 'Shemdi', 'appreciate you', 'Haq se', 'feel you bro' and 'Hindi matra bhasha' and 'Raavas' have caught attention of all across the country.
Stan, who proudly calls himself as 'Basti Ka Hasthi', is one of the most popular faces in 'Bigg Boss 16' as he enjoys a fan following of 7.7 million on Instagram.
In the Top 3 segment, Priyanka Choudhary was competing against Shiv Thakare and MC Stan. However, she was shown the exit door after making it in the final three.
Salman praised Priyanka by the way she took the news. She competed with 14 people and came out with a smile and did not break down even though she came so close to the trophy.
He said for him, Priyanka is the winner because of the way she took the news.
After coming out of the show, Priyanka said: "Nahi sahi jitna mila utne main khush. Itna mil gaya bahut hai. First I thought I will leave in the first week, then I thought I will win the trophy.... I believed in myself, I thought I can win but I was practical too."
The top five contestants were also seen performing before the winner was feted with the trophy.
Shalin was seen performing on the song 'Bijli' from Vicky Kaushal's 'Govinda Naam Mera', Archana danced on 'Hawa Hawaii', 'Anarkali Disco Chali', Priyanka performed with Ankit on a romantic track and was later seen having a dance-off with her rival Shiv on 'Dhan Te Nan 2.0' from the film 'Kuttey'.
The Bigg Boss 16 grand finale also saw a motley of personalities such as Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, Junooniyat cast, including Gautam Vig, Ankit Gupta and Neha Rana, Karan Kundra, Gashmeer Mahajani and Reem Sameer Shaikh from 'Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal'.
Also present at the finale were eliminated housemates, including names such as Gori Nagori, Sreejita De, Soundarya Sharma, Tina Datta, Manya Singh, Abdu Rozik, Sajid Khan, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Sumbul Toqeer, Gautam and Ankit.
Friends and family of the top five housemates attended the grand finale, too.
She shared a series of her swollen face and duck lips and wrote, “Fever, sore throat, infection and swollen lips. I surely look like a duck (without fillers). And I’m frustrated and also laughing looking at myself.”
Worried fans sent her best wishes and get well soon messages. Her post was filled with ‘Get well soon Ruby, Please take care of yourself, Be healthy and happy always’ comments.
However, due to some reason, the actress later removed the post.
On the professional front, Rubina turned out to the winner of Bigg Boss season 14. She then went on to participate in filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s stunt-based reality show ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’ Season 12 and reached the finals.
She was also part of the dance-based reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhla Jaa’. The stunning diva made her debut with Palash Muchhal’s ‘Ardh’ in 2022.
He comes to select a worthy contestant for the upcoming season of the stunt show, 'Khatron Ke Khiladi'.
After observing the housemates navigate the challenges of the 'Bigg Boss 16' house, Rohit raises the stakes with even more hair-raising tasks.
In the upcoming episode, contestants will be pushed to their limits as they hold their breath underwater, dodge electric shocks, perform death-defying stunts on a bicycle, and confront their fears.
The episode will have a dollop of laughter too as Rohit assigns comical roles to Shalin Bhanot, Archana Gautam, and MC Stan. In this lighthearted moment, Shalin and Archana will play a couple trying to convince their "father" MC Stan to support their love story.
The actress came down heavily on Sajid Khan, who appeared in Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss season 14 after multiple women accused him of sexual harassment during the Me Too movement. Even superstar Salman Khan was targeted by fans for taking Sajid in the Bigg Boss house.
During an interview, Minissha, who was one of the participants in Bigg Boss 8, spoke about the ongoing Bigg Boss season 14, Sajid Khan and the Me Too movement.
“The 'Me Too' movement is and has been so important in changing the conversation around the world about women. It was just a revolution that was on the brink that was waiting to happen. It just needed that one boiling point, that one catastrophe to change the world and that is what revolutions are all about. Regarding the creature you are talking about, the less about the person, the better,” said Minissha targeting Sajid.
She also spoke about her career and said, “I wanted to become a journalist, but landed in films due to wonderful opportunities. I did not get the kind of guidance which I needed at that time. I did everything on my own and when I look back, I am wiser. Definitely, if I had to do it again, I would do certain things differently.”
Minissha has been away from movies for quite a while now. She made her acting debut with Shoojit Sircar’s Yahaan and went on to work in movies like Bheja Fry 2, Kidnap, Bachna Ae Haseeno and Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd.
In a brief conversation with Galatta Plus, Sunny Leone discussed her "first confrontation with haters" from India even before she stepped into the country. Sunny revealed how she got affected by Indian trolls and declined the chance to compete on Bigg Boss because she thought Indians would be highly hostile to her.
Sunny remembered that she first encountered trolls when she joined the American adult film business at the age of 19. The actress claimed that she had received death threats and horrible, abusive comments from India. The actress says, "When I entered the adult entertainment profession, people were furious."
The comedy-horror genre film, Oh My Ghost, is a Tamil, drama film directed by Abhishek Kapoor, featuring Sunny Leone and Rakul Preet Singh in prominent roles. The film will be released on December 30, 2022.
In 2001, she decided to change her name from "Karenjit Kaur Vohra" to "Sunny Leone" on the advice of Bob Guccione, the former publisher of Penthouse magazine, after she posed for an adult publication.
In 2011, she participated in India's biggest reality television show, "Bigg Boss." With the release of Jism 2, Pooja Bhatt's sensual thriller, Sunny made her Bollywood debut (2012). She is the first Indian adult cinema celebrity to appear in Bollywood movies.
The actress also turned to business when she launched her own perfume brand, "Lust," in 2016.
The 40-year-old actress is currently hosting Splitsvilla XIV and will soon be seen in Anurag Kashyap's directorial.
1. Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Rashmi Desai
Devoleena and Rashmi Desai were friends before their participation in Bigg Boss 13. On the show, they got pretty close as well. But their dynamic broke down when they returned as wild card contestants on Bigg Boss 15 and came into conflict.
2. Siddharth Shukla and Asim Riaz
The late Siddharth Shukla and Asim Riaz were so close that they were actually recognized as the show's renowned duo. Unfortunately, the two drifted apart and things were pretty sour between the two due to the intense competition in the house. Asim Riaz accompanied Shukla's family at his final rites like the great friends they had been, even though they weren't seen together after the show ended.
3. Armaan Kohli and Sangram Singh
In spite of their close friendship, Sangram Singh decided to nominate Armaan Kohli, bringing an ugly end to their friendship. Oh no! It sounds like a film’s plot about betrayal.
4. Jasmin Bhasin and Rubina Dilaik
Jasmine Bhasin and Rubina Dilaik were close at the start of Bigg Boss 14, like most close friends on the show. However, things started to become worse over time and their equation started to be fraught with strife.
5. Karishma Tanna and Sushant Digvikar
In Bigg Boss, this friendship break-up was one of the funniest, but also saddest. Apparently, Karishma Tanna chose to save her make-up rather than Sushant's during the house task. This not only upset the fans and stunned other contestants on the show but also caused Sushant Digvikar to separate from his friendship.
Recently, author Chetan Bhagat speaking in an interview with AajTak said, "Aaj usne do (two) phone pehne hain, dekha aapne? Kitne log already dekh chuke hain, ye khabar news se zyada fast failti hai (She has worn two phones today, did you see? So many people have already seen. All this spreads faster than news).”
However, Urfi is least affected by the negative comments on her social media posts as no amount of trolling has been able to stop her from doing what she loves. The telly actress who rose to recognition after participating in Karan Johar's Bigg Boss OTT has once again set the temperature soaring with a fresh Instagram post.
This time, Urfi has once again bared it all. She has posted a reel where she is posing topless and holding two champagne glasses.
On the work front, Urfi is now seen in reality show Splitsvilla X4 hosted by none other than Bollywood diva Sunny Leone and TV actor Arjun Bijlani.
However, he will be seen motivating and appreciating Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia on her mental health progress and fighting in the toughest of situations in the house.
Later, the host in his innate style gives a fun task called 'Target Game' wherein the contestants have to splash water on the face of inmates they see as or wish to target in the upcoming weeks. All this will be followed by an intense elimination that leaves everyone in a state of shock.
Meanwhile, Sajid Khan will be seen having a candid conversation Abdu Rozik and giving him some advice.
Abdu confesses that he has some feelings for Nimrit but is not able to understand what it really is. Sajid explains to Abdu to not overthink the same as this would only spoil the present and there's no future whatsoever.
The 'Bigg Boss' house meanders into excitement as its master brings a unique captaincy challenge. It all starts with a livid 'Bigg Boss' firing Gautam Singh Vig from captaincy owing to his cowardice, incompetence, and lack of spine.
Shiv Thakare and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary are elected as contenders for captaincy through contestants' votes. Then follows a captaincy battle, which involves contenders stacking bricks like dominoes, and the one with the longest stack wins.
The twist is that the rest of the contestants can sabotage the stack of the contenders without touching them. The thrill of the new reign of captaincy stirs a huge fight between contestants Archana Gautam and Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia. The former supports Priyanka and the latter supports Shiv.
Nothing escapes the eye of the master of the house in the show. He notices that the two contestants, who seemed to have feelings for each other, Tina Datta and Shalin Bhanot are drifting apart. Curious to know their equation, 'Bigg Boss' invites them for a tete-a-tete in the confession room and the duo spills their take on the dynamics of their relationship and the bias they've spotted in the house.
Among several quarrels, the one that leads to the most melodramatic outburst of the day begins with Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia's hunt for the share of the rice that goes missing.
She teams up with captain Gautam Singh Vig and the duo rummages the other bedrooms for the rice, only to find that it had been in her bedroom all along.
Shiv Thakare reasons with her and shares that she owes an apology to those who felt insulted and accused. This doesn't go well with Nimrit, who explodes in a fight.