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India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet India's Highest-Paid TV Actress Of 2025: From Rs 8000 To Staggering Rs 14 Lakh Per Episode, She Will Shoot With Z+ Security On Sets, Beats Rupali Ganguly And Jannat Zubair
3 / 7 At the same event, Ektaa Kapoor hinted at Smriti's comeback on the show, reprising her iconic role of Tulsi Virani. Ektaa said, "We are bringing politics into entertainment, or better, a politician into entertainment, " talking about much-loved Tulsi's character. Winning a million hearts as Tulsi Virani in Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Smriti Irani rightfully made her place in fans's hearts with a power-packed performance.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Surveen Chawla on the toxic environment of working in television; says ‘wahan gai bhains jaise treatment hoti hai'
Actress Surveen Chawla , known for her versatile work across television, films, and web series, recently opened up about the harsh realities of working in the Indian television industry during a candid conversation with Hauterrfly. Reflecting on her early career, Surveen spoke honestly about the toxic environment, lack of respect, and dehumanizing treatment she experienced. Surveen, who began her career with Balaji Telefilms' Kahiin Toh Hoga, recalled the overwhelming pressure she felt as a newcomer. 'I would shoot for Balaji for four days a week. Aisa lagta tha ke qayanat ka haath hai mere sir pe. I had no experience in this field. People would laugh at my accent,' she shared. Describing the daily grind of TV shoots, she added, 'In television, it's like you're treated like cattle—gai bhains jaisi treatment hoti hai. It's a factory setup. There's a deadline, episodes need to be delivered. So who are you? You're just another body working. You're not at home, you're a product in the system.' Surveen also shared a disturbing experience from her time on Kahiin Toh Hoga, involving a problematic director. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tukarkan Bitcoin dan Ethereum - Tanpa Dompet Diperlukan! IC Markets MULAI SEKARANG Undo 'A lot of women had issues working with him, but he remained a favorite of the production house. It felt like we were being sent to the slaughterhouse. As long as work was being done, nothing else mattered—there was no right or wrong.' She also pointed out how even women in leadership roles often perpetuate the same toxic behavior. 'It's unfortunate but true. I may get flak for saying this about someone who gave me my break, but I don't appreciate it. Paying someone for their work doesn't mean you own them.' Surveen's brave honesty sheds light on the darker corners of the television industry that often go unspoken.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Kuch hilega nahi, chest flat hai...' This actress was rejected for being 'too thin', makes SHOCKING revelations, name is..., last film was...
'Kuch hilega nahi, chest flat hai...' This actress was rejected for being 'too thin', makes SHOCKING revelations, name is..., last film was... Surveen Chawla has carved a special place for herself in the Indian film industry. Known for notable work in shows and films like Sacred Games, Hate Story 2, Rana Naidu , and others, the actress has impressed masses with her work across all mediums of entertainment. Recently, Surveen revealed how at the beginning of her career, she decided to venture into South cinema. She was rejected for being too thin, and was asked to gain weight for South films. In a conversation with Hauterrfly, the actress was asked if one needs to put weight to work in South cinema, Surveen responded, 'Yes, I was told you are too thin, slim because you won't have bosoms. Kuch hilega nahi (Nothing will jiggle), nothing will bounce. Now it's done a little more sophisticatedly. In my time, they were not so sophisticated. They told me to my face, so I gave it back to their face.' The actress added, 'You go down South, you need to put on weight; you come back here (to Hindi cinema), you need to lose weight.' Surveen also featured in popular television shows like Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kahin To Hoga, and Kaajjal before making her Bollywood debut with the film Hum Tum Shabana in 2011. She also recalled working in the TV industry and how actors were treated like cattle. 'It happened when I was working with this director in Kahiin Toh Hoga. A lot of women had a problem working with him. He used to treat everyone like cattle. But he was Balaji Telefilms' favourite,' she shared. Surveen stated, 'I might get lot of flak for saying this out loud because they gave me a break, but I don't appreciate it. You don't own anybody. You're paying them because they are doing a job, beyond that, you don't own them.' She revealed that she had to let go of lot of films as the directors thought she was 'overexposed' due to her work on television. Meanwhile, Surveen Chawla was most recently seen in the fourth season of Criminal Justice. Helmed by Rohan Sippy, the show also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Asha Negi, Shweta Basu Prasad, Mita Vashisht, and Zeeshan Ayyub, among others, in pivotal roles.
India.com
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Smriti Irani's 27-Year-Old Dance Video With Mika Singh Hits Viral Button, Netizens Can't Help But Call It A 'VIBE'
New Delhi: Model-actress turned politician, Smriti Irani has always managed to impress her fans. Winning a million hearts as Tulsi Virani in Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, this rightfully made her place in fans's hearts with a power-packed performance. Recently, on social media, a major throwback video of hers is going crazy viral featuring Mika Singh. Smriti Irani's Old Dance Video The viral video dates back 27 years. It's a 1998 Mika Singh music video featuring the Union Minister Smriti Irani dancing on 'Boliyan' track from the famous album 'Saawan Mein Lag Gayi Aag'. She participated in the Miss India beauty pageant in the same year. She was one of the participants who couldn't reach the top 9, along with TV actress Gauri Pradhan Tejwani. Watch the viral video here: Irani joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2003. She became the vice president of the Maharashtra Youth Wing in 2004. Smriti is an MP from the Amethi constituency and won Lok Sabha elections in 2019 by defeating Congress President Rahul Gandhi. Smriti Irani's Showbiz Career In 2000, Smriti Irani made her début with TV series Aatish and Hum Hain Kal Aaj Aur Kal. She also starred in the Kavita serial on DD metro. But it was with Balaji Temefilms' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi by Ekta Kapoor which earned her massive stardom. She holds the record of winning five consecutive Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actress - Popular, four Indian Telly Awards.
India.com
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
5 Famous TV Actors Who Own Successful Business Ventures Worth Crores: Once A Daily Soap Actress, Now Owns Beauty Brand Worth Rs 1300 Cr
4 / 6 One of the highest paid television actor in India, he has earned numerous accolades for his over 3 decades of work in the showbiz industry. He made his debut in movies with Jaan Tere Naam (1992) which was a commercial success. He has featured in several successful films and TV shows including Bomb Blast, Udaan, That Girl in Yellow Boots, Student of the Year, Midnight's Children, Shootout at Wadala and, Ugly and Kaabil to name a few. He played the iconic Mr Rishabh Bajaj in Balaji Telefilms' Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Mihir Virani, replacing Amar Upadhyay and Inder Kumar. He also owns Ace Security and Protection agency (AceSquad Security Services LLP). It currently caters to Bollywood actors such as Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan and recently Saif Ali khan, also to Indian Premier League ex-Chairman and ex-Commissioner Lalit Modi and his son Ruchir Modi. As per he has a net worth of about Rs 99 crore.
