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Economic Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'Woke up to Labubu closer to my bed': eerie doll incidents spark fear; influencers burn their Labubus
Agencies Comedian Bharti Singh burnt her Labubu doll (File photo0 Labubu, the wide-eyed vinyl collectible created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung, captivated India in 2025 before transforming into a startling social media phenomenon steeped in conspiracy theories and superstition. What began as a stylish accessory became the subject of viral panic involving influencers, curses, and animated online outrage. Labubu first gained recognition within the designer toy community abroad, then exploded in India. Influencers and celebrities like Ananya Panday and Urvashi Rautela adopted it as a fashionable charm—Rautela famously appeared at Wimbledon 2025 with not one, but four Labubu dolls dangling from her Hermès bag. The toy resonated with the "kidult" trend, blending whimsy with luxury, and found its way onto street markets and million-dollar Birkins alike. The mood shifted when a TikTok or Instagram post placed a brown Labubu doll beside an AI-generated image of Pazuzu, a Mesopotamian demon. Viewers latched onto a Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror" episode featuring Pazuzu and spun a narrative that the name "Labubu" sounded eerily similar. Soon, Labubu was blamed for strange energy, flickering lights, odd noises, and illness. Chef and influencer Natasha Gandhi shared that family members fell ill one after another—her father-in-law, husband, then herself—prompting her to believe the doll was cursed. "I thought this was Labubu's negative energy, so we burned it," she explained, documenting the act online. Influencer Sarah Sarosh claimed her dog fell ill after she bought Labubu and only bounced back when she left the doll behind while traveling to London. However, she lost her ₹5 lakh diamond bracelet during the trip. "I feel the Labubus are demonic," she said in her video, captioned: "I'm superstitious… burn them," to which many followers responded with their own eerie tales. Comedian Bharti Singh also got rid of hers—burning the doll after noticing her son, Golla, became unusually naughty. She cited warnings from friends like Jasmine Bhasin, plus reports from family members that the doll seemed 'demonic.' Balancing humour with seriousness, Singh added, 'Yes, I'm superstitious, but everyone said so. We had to burn it.' On Reddit, a user described waking each morning to find their Labubu doll closer to their bed, then hearing it fall at exactly 3:14 am. 'Maybe it's coincidence,' the user wondered. 'But has anyone else experienced this?' Despite the hysteria, fact-checkers and creator Kasing Lung insist that Labubu has no links to mythology or demons—it's entirely fictional. The craze reveals how quickly social media can shift narratives, turning beloved collectibles into perceived harbingers of misfortune.
Time of India
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Laughter Queen' with Rs 30 crore net worth, grew up in extreme poverty: ‘Mother cleaned toilets, we ate salt and roti'
A Childhood Defined by Hunger and Sacrifice Discovering a Talent That Would Change Her Life Expanding Her Reach Beyond Stand-Up A Fortune Earned Through Laughter Bharti Singh's Wealth and Lifestyle Today Today, Bharti Singh is celebrated across India as television's undisputed ' Laughter Queen ' and is among the highest-earning comedians on the small screen. However, her ascent to fame is rooted in a past marked by hardship and unimaginable challenges. According to the Times of India, Bharti was only two when her father passed away. The devastating loss left her family without a breadwinner, thrusting her mother and two older siblings—a brother and a sister—into the role of sole family's economic situation deteriorated so severely that both of Bharti's siblings were forced to discontinue their studies. In order to support the household, they began working at a local blanket factory. Bharti, in a past interview with TOI, recalled how her siblings stitched heavy woollen blankets night after night—blankets so large and warm that their own family couldn't afford to use upbringing was marked by persistent hunger and relentless poverty. Speaking candidly with Brut India, she described how her mother juggled multiple forms of labor just to keep the family afloat. Her mother not only stitched ceremonial fabrics for religious purposes, known as 'Maata Rani ki Dupatta,' but also worked as a domestic help in other people's homes—cleaning not just rooms but even their an interview with Brut India, Bharti painfully recalled how she would wait outside the doors of these houses as her mother toiled inside. At the end of her mother's shift, some families would hand over their leftover food, which Bharti and her siblings would consume gratefully. She said that although it was someone else's stale meal, it became their only nourishment and felt like a blessing."When my mom would work at people's homes, I used to sit near the door. She would clean toilets. While leaving, they would give her leftover food. Their stale food would become our fresh food. And that would make our day," she festivals, which should have been joyous, reminded her of what they lacked. During Diwali, she couldn't afford firecrackers. So, she would quietly stand near children bursting crackers, pretending she had participated too. Her mother would bring sweets from the homes she worked in, and only then could the family perform Lakshmi puja. She revealed that their meals often consisted solely of roti and salt. Today, she finds comfort knowing her family at least has dal and sabzi on their plates—something she once considered a luxury."'We have eaten salt and roti but now we have dal, sabzi and roti. I just hope my family always has at least dal to eat. I will never want to face the situation or have my family go through that.." she these enormous difficulties, Bharti never gave up. While studying in college in Punjab, she began exploring the world of theatre and comedy. Her natural talent quickly caught the attention of local performers and audiences. This early recognition opened the door to a life-changing per India Today, Bharti was invited to audition for Comedy Circus . The audition took place in Amritsar, and after impressing the producers, she was called to Mumbai. She flew for the first time in her life—alongside her mother—to the city of dreams. There, she was briefed about the format of the show and began her television quickly became a household name, thanks to her comedic timing and the popularity of her character 'Lali'. Her performances won hearts nationwide, leading to appearances in back-to-back TV comedy popularity soon extended beyond comedy. She joined Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5, a dance reality show, and eventually transitioned into hosting various prime-time TV programs. She became a familiar face on shows like Dance Deewane, Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2022, and more recently, Laughter Chefs – Unlimited with her husband, Haarsh Limbachiyaa—also a writer—Bharti co-manages two YouTube channels: Bharti TV and LOL (Life of Limbachiyaas). Through these platforms, the couple shares daily vlogs and behind-the-scenes glimpses into their lives. Her immense popularity is reflected in her social media presence, where she has amassed a following of over 9 million on transformation from a child living on leftover meals to a multi-crore-earning celebrity is nothing short of remarkable. As per a report by ETimes, she was paid between Rs10 to Rs 12 lakhs per episode for her role as the host of Laughter Chefs Season 2, putting her among the most highly compensated comedians in the Indian entertainment industry According to estimates published by the Times of India, Bharti's net worth is approximately Rs 30 crore. She owns a lavish 2BHK flat in Mumbai, reportedly worth around Rs 6 crore. Her garage houses a fleet of luxury cars, including an Audi Q5, a Mercedes-Benz GL 350, and a BMW X7—symbolic of just how far she has come.
Economic Times
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
‘Laughter Queen' with Rs 30 crore net worth, grew up in extreme poverty: ‘Mother cleaned toilets, we ate salt and roti'
Agencies From Struggles to Stardom: Bharti Singh's Unforgettable Journey from Poverty to Comedy Royalty Today, Bharti Singh is celebrated across India as television's undisputed 'Laughter Queen' and is among the highest-earning comedians on the small screen. However, her ascent to fame is rooted in a past marked by hardship and unimaginable challenges. According to the Times of India , Bharti was only two when her father passed away. The devastating loss left her family without a breadwinner, thrusting her mother and two older siblings—a brother and a sister—into the role of sole providers. The family's economic situation deteriorated so severely that both of Bharti's siblings were forced to discontinue their studies. In order to support the household, they began working at a local blanket factory. Bharti, in a past interview with TOI , recalled how her siblings stitched heavy woollen blankets night after night—blankets so large and warm that their own family couldn't afford to use them. Bharti's upbringing was marked by persistent hunger and relentless poverty. Speaking candidly with Brut India, she described how her mother juggled multiple forms of labor just to keep the family afloat. Her mother not only stitched ceremonial fabrics for religious purposes, known as 'Maata Rani ki Dupatta,' but also worked as a domestic help in other people's homes—cleaning not just rooms but even their toilets. In an interview with Brut India , Bharti painfully recalled how she would wait outside the doors of these houses as her mother toiled inside. At the end of her mother's shift, some families would hand over their leftover food, which Bharti and her siblings would consume gratefully. She said that although it was someone else's stale meal, it became their only nourishment and felt like a blessing. "When my mom would work at people's homes, I used to sit near the door. She would clean toilets. While leaving, they would give her leftover food. Their stale food would become our fresh food. And that would make our day," she said. Even festivals, which should have been joyous, reminded her of what they lacked. During Diwali, she couldn't afford firecrackers. So, she would quietly stand near children bursting crackers, pretending she had participated too. Her mother would bring sweets from the homes she worked in, and only then could the family perform Lakshmi puja. She revealed that their meals often consisted solely of roti and salt. Today, she finds comfort knowing her family at least has dal and sabzi on their plates—something she once considered a luxury."'We have eaten salt and roti but now we have dal, sabzi and roti. I just hope my family always has at least dal to eat. I will never want to face the situation or have my family go through that.." she stated. Despite these enormous difficulties, Bharti never gave up. While studying in college in Punjab, she began exploring the world of theatre and comedy. Her natural talent quickly caught the attention of local performers and audiences. This early recognition opened the door to a life-changing opportunity. As per India Today, Bharti was invited to audition for Comedy Circus. The audition took place in Amritsar, and after impressing the producers, she was called to Mumbai. She flew for the first time in her life—alongside her mother—to the city of dreams. There, she was briefed about the format of the show and began her television journey. Bharti quickly became a household name, thanks to her comedic timing and the popularity of her character 'Lali'. Her performances won hearts nationwide, leading to appearances in back-to-back TV comedy popularity soon extended beyond comedy. She joined Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5, a dance reality show, and eventually transitioned into hosting various prime-time TV programs. She became a familiar face on shows like Dance Deewane, Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2022, and more recently, Laughter Chefs – Unlimited with her husband, Haarsh Limbachiyaa—also a writer—Bharti co-manages two YouTube channels: Bharti TV and LOL (Life of Limbachiyaas). Through these platforms, the couple shares daily vlogs and behind-the-scenes glimpses into their lives. Her immense popularity is reflected in her social media presence, where she has amassed a following of over 9 million on transformation from a child living on leftover meals to a multi-crore-earning celebrity is nothing short of remarkable. As per a report by ETimes , she was paid between Rs10 to Rs 12 lakhs per episode for her role as the host of Laughter Chefs Season 2, putting her among the most highly compensated comedians in the Indian entertainment to estimates published by the Times of India, Bharti's net worth is approximately Rs 30 crore. She owns a lavish 2BHK flat in Mumbai, reportedly worth around Rs 6 crore. Her garage houses a fleet of luxury cars, including an Audi Q5, a Mercedes-Benz GL 350, and a BMW X7—symbolic of just how far she has come.
News18
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Bharti Singh At Tara Bhanushali's Birthday Bash With Son Gola: ‘Koi Aaya Hai Ki...'
Last Updated: Bharti Singh was seen at Tara Bhanushali's sixth birthday party, accompanied by her son Gola. Television's favourite comedian Bharti Singh was spotted attending the sixth birthday celebration of Tara Bhanushali, daughter of actors Jay Bhanushali and Mahhi Vij. The birthday bash was nothing short of a vibrant, fun-filled affair that blended adorable moments with celebrity sparkle. The couple hosted a Labubu-themed party, drawing inspiration from the popular doll. From pastel balloon arrangements to themed cakes and playful decorations, the event created a magical setting that delighted both young attendees and their celebrity parents. In a video shared by Filmy Gyan Videos, Bharti can be seen arriving early with her son Laksh, lovingly known as Gola. In her signature humorous style, she is heard jokingly asking whether they are the first guests to arrive. Her interaction brought a moment of light-heartedness, making the paparazzi chuckle. Bharti looked chic in a black collared co-ord set adorned with bold white embroidery, featuring intricate starburst or floral patterns, combining elegance with comfort for the occasion. Star-Studded Guest List Lights Up the Party The guest list for Tara's birthday was nothing except Indian television's biggest names. Celebrities such as Rashami Desai, Nisha Rawal, Gurmeet Choudhary, Debina Bonnerjee, Sana Makbul attended the occasion. Their presence turned the celebration into a perfect mix of glamour and heartwarming family fun. Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyya's Love Story For those unfamiliar with Bharti's personal story, she married Haarsh Limbachiyya, a television writer and show creator, on December 3, 2017, in a dreamy destination wedding in Goa. Their love story began after working together for over seven years on various comedy shows. The couple welcomed their son Laksh aka Gola on April 3, 2022, and have since been sharing glimpses of their parenthood journey with fans. Bharti's Current Professional Ventures Bharti continues to entertain audiences through multiple platforms. She was hosting Laughter Chefs Season 2, a reality cooking show known for its unique mix of comedy and culinary chaos. In addition, Bharti co-hosts a popular podcast with husband Haarsh, where they discuss personal anecdotes, social topics and interact with guests from the entertainment world. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
02-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shweta Tiwari reveals her strict parenting rules for daughter Palak: ‘Whichever party you're going to, share contact numbers of all your friends…'
As parents, disciplining kids can be a tricky task. In an attempt to strike the right balance between strict rules and occasional leniency, most adults often end up doubting themselves and their parenting skills. Know that you are not alone. In a recent interview with comedian Bharti Singh, television actor Shweta Tiwari shared her parenting rules for daughter Palak. 'You might be going out, but you are not of age to stay out later than 11pm. If you are going out promising to return by 1 am, you should be at the doorstep by 1 am sharp. You can't say I am leaving the party at 1 o'clock. And whichever party you're going to, share contact numbers of all your friends accompanying you, along with their mothers' numbers. Also, tracking her phone to check her location — if I couldn't reach her, I would go there myself in the next 30 minutes,' shared the Kasautii Zindagi Kay actor. Reflecting on the same, Rima Bhandekar, Psychologist at Mpower, Aditya Birla Education Trust, said, such strict parenting can instill discipline and responsibility, but excessive rigidity may lead to lower self-esteem, heightened anxiety, and difficulty in expressing emotions. On the other hand, a lenient approach fosters independence and confidence, but when extreme, it can lead to impulsiveness, a lack of discipline, and struggles with authority. She believes a well-balanced, supportive parenting approach is the best way ahead. 'Supportive parenting is about asking your child what they want to be, without adding 'you should' right after. This kind of parenting is one of the predictors of a child confidently choosing their career, even if it is far from parental legacy and societal expectations,' she said. Such parents provide the space needed to choose what feels right for the child, such as resources, encouragement, and emotional stability, while giving them the choice to choose their path without judgment of tradition, societal status, prestige, and money. However, this doesn't mean parents do not inform them about real-world concerns about their career choices. Still, they help children analyse their options in a way that communicates trust, respect, and belief in the child's ability to decide after critically evaluating the pros and cons of it. 'By doing so, their children know their self-worth isn't connected tightly to fulfilling someone else's dream; but their own passion, they're better prepared to handle setbacks on their own,' said Bhandekar, adding that they are more likely to stand firm in their choices due to nurturing space provided by parents who value who they are, not just what they achieve. 'They find purpose in their career, not just choose any job available. They develop into adults who work with zeal, not as an obligation to others,' she added. According to Bhandekar, here's what you could do to try to raise a confident, fulfilled child: 'The definition of success is different for everyone; comparison doesn't always help. A contented child is more successful than a stressed one. Your child's future isn't always about living your legacy; it's about creating their own,' Bhandekar said.
