Left 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', worked with MS Dhoni, actress awestruck by cricketer's simplicity, says, 'there's no...'
After leaving the sitcom, Nidhi dabbled in music videos and stayed active online, but one unexpected appearance had fans talking: an ad shoot with none other than MS Dhoni. When did she work with Dhoni, and what went viral?
In a now-viral moment, Nidhi shared photos from a commercial shoot with former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Naturally, social media exploded with surprise and admiration.
In a recent interview with Zoom, Nidhi opened up about her experience working alongside one of India's most loved icons. What did Nidhi say about Dhoni?
'I spent a really good time working with him (MS Dhoni). What impressed me the most was his sweet nature. He has achieved so much in life, yet he remains calm and grounded. There's no arrogance, no rush, he's just so focused,' she said.
She further added, 'You rarely get to be around someone with that kind of energy. I feel really lucky to have known him up close. The best part is, he makes everyone around him feel comfortable. The shoot was smooth and fun. Just sharing a frame with a legend like him is a big deal for me.' A quiet shift from sitcoms to new chapters
While Nidhi may have stepped out of Gokuldham Society, she seems to be finding her path through ads, travel, and experiences that are far from predictable. And if she keeps meeting legends along the way, fans will stay tuned.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor's ancestral homes to turn into museums
In Pakistan's Peshawar city, officials have stated that the restoration and repair of the ancestral homes of renowned Indian actors Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor has begun on Monday. According to Dr. Abdus Samad, Director of Archaeology, the project is expected to be finished in two years at a cost of ₹70 million. Capital released to restore the aesthetics of these historic homes Funds for the project, which includes restoring the historic homes' strength and aesthetic appeal, have been provided by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government. The work, which aims to return the buildings to their original state, has been assigned to the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums. Both buildings will be transformed into museums honoring the lives and careers of the renowned actors by the provincial Archaeology Department. On July 13, 2014, Nawaz Sharif, the prime minister of Pakistan at the time, designated these homes as a national heritage site. The ancestral residences of Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor are situated in the ancient Qissa Khwani Bazaar in Peshawar, Pakistan. Constructed in the early 1900s, these iconic buildings recall the style of colonial architecture and have a strong connection to the early years of the renowned Bollywood actors. While India remembers Dilip Kumar as one of the best actors that India has ever seen, Kapoor is called the 'Showman'. Recently, Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary was also celebrated in the country where many of his iconic movies were re-released. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also spoken about this grand occasion and said, "Raj Kapoor's 100th birthday is an important milestone of India cinema's golden journey. It began with 1947's 'Neel Kamal' and we are on course to 2047. It is such a contribution to the country when we look back at this journey of 100 years," PM Modi said.
The Hindu
2 hours ago
- The Hindu
Divya, the girl who could become the queen
The little girl was dressed in a pink frock and a pinker overcoat. 'Divya Deshmukh,' she said when one asked her what her name was, on that November afternoon at the Nehru Stadium in Chennai. The year was 2013. She had just won the National Under-9 girls' chess championship, which was held as one of the side-events of the World championship match between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen at Hyatt Regency. How time flies! Divya is now one of the most exciting young talents in international women's chess. The latest proof came on Monday, at Batumi in Georgia, where she became the first Indian woman to win the chess World Cup. In an all-Indian final, she defeated the much more experienced, higher-rated Koneru Humpy. After both the classical games had been drawn, the title had to be decided in tiebreaker games, played with shorter time controls. The first game was drawn in 81 moves. Divya had white pieces, and she ensured half-a-point through perpetual checks with her queen. The second game, in which Divya was black, was wilder, with both players making significant mistakes. On the 42nd move, an unwise pawn-push down the centre by Humpy had given the younger woman a clear advantage. But Divya returned the compliment just a move later, going for a pawn-exchange, instead of which she should have played her rook on the back rank. And now it looked the point in the second game too would be shared, in an equal rook-and-pawn ending. On the 54th move, however, Humpy went for a pawn-capture with her rook, and black got the advantage back But, Divya failed to capitalise yet again. Humpy's 69th move, with her pawn on the king-side, proved fatal, though. This time, Divya, made no mistake. When black's extra pawn reached the penultimate rank, threatening to turn into a queen, Humpy extended her hand, and conceded defeat. It was a significant moment for Indian chess. Here was the undisputed queen congratulating the princess who could one day become the queen. Divya's right hand went towards her face, and there would be tears of joy. She, however, forced a smile as FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich came up to her and congratulated her. A little later, all her pent-up tears came out, as did her mother's. Namrata had sacrificed her career as a gynaecologist for the sake of her daughter's career. It hasn't been easy for the family, with Divya not having a sponsor, and chess, contrary to popular notion, is an expensive sport, as you need to travel around the world and quality coaches do not come cheap. The prize-money from the World Cup should come in handy: she has become richer by $50,000. That isn't the only thing that should make her smile. By winning the World Cup, she became India's 88th Grandmaster, and only the fourth woman from the country to do so. She, along with Humpy, also qualified for the Candidates tournament. This was very much a World Cup to remember for India's women.
Pink Villa
2 hours ago
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal opens up on her equation with Dilip Joshi, says 'Mai unko bohot miss karti hu'
Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal played the role of Roshan in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah for many years before she took an exit from the show two years ago. Pinkvilla exclusively spoke to Jennifer recently and asked her about the ongoing battle with the makers of the show and more. We even asked Jennifer about her equation with Dilip Joshi, who plays Jethalal in the hit sitcom. Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal opens up on her equation with Dilip Joshi In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal spoke about her equation with Dilip Joshi. She disclosed, "Dilip Ji ke sath bohot acha equation tha. Jis din se mai nikli hu, unse koi contact nahi hai. Na unhone kiya na maine kiya (I had a very good equation with Dilip Ji. Since I left, we haven't been in contact. Neither he reached out to me, nor did I reach out to him)." Jennifer mentioned that she used to contact Dilip Joshi only to wish him on his birthday. She added, "After my case thing, maine nahi kiya aur unhone bhi nahi kiya. Mai unko bohot miss karti hu (After my case, I didn't reach out to him, and he didn't reach out to me either. I miss him a lot)." Watch Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal's exclusive interview with Pinkvilla here- Revealing her memories with Joshi and other cast members on TMKOC sets, Jennifer shared, "Sonalika (Sonalika Joshi, who played Madhvi Bhide) was my roommate." She continued, "Dilip ji, Amit, Mandar, Shyam ji and Shailesh Ji yeh log ek sath rehte the. Shailesh ji humesha ghar khaana khane jaate the. Par mai aksar inn log ke sath khaati thi. Agar ye nahi hai toh mai Sonalika ke sath khati thi (Dilip Ji, Amit, Mandar, Shyam Ji, and Shailesh Ji used to spend a lot of time together. Shailesh Ji always went home for meals, but I often ate with them. If they weren't around, I would eat with Sonalika)." She remembered, "Dilip Ji aur mera mast conversation hota tha about English web series. Unhone muje aise aise web series suggest ki hai. Maine dekhna hi unke kaaran shuru kiya hai varna maine TV hi nahi dekha tha till 2016 or 2017 (Dilip Ji and I used to enjoy conversations about English web series. He suggested many series to me, and I only started watching them because of him. Before that, I hadn't watched TV since 2016 or 2017)." Jennifer noted how they would frequently discuss web shows and their characters on set. Furthermore, she commented, "He is a very professional person." Jennifer emphasized that when a particular dialogue was assigned to him, if he felt someone else would perform it better, he would willingly give his lines to them. She mentioned that many actors are insecure about sharing their lines, but Dilip Joshi was not. When asked if he ever reached out to her when troubles began, Jennifer said, "Jitna mai jaanti hu shuru se, voh kabhi bhi kisi ke bhi lafde mai nahi padte (As far as I know, he never gets involved in anyone else's problems)." Jennifer added that she also never reached out to other actors who left the show, so she didn't expect Joshi to reach out to her.
