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News18
2 hours ago
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Anusha Dandekar Reacts To Bigg Boss Rumours: 'Never Stepping In That House'
Last Updated: Anusha Dandekar denies joining Bigg Boss Season 19, stating she was never contacted. She prefers her current work and teases a new project. With every new season of Bigg Boss, there are a few things you can count on like drama, unexpected evictions, and rumours about Anusha Dandekar joining the show. Every year, her name comes up as a potential contestant and Season 19 is no exception. But once again, Anusha is setting the record straight. 'Honestly, I have no idea why my name keeps coming up!" she tells News18 Showsha exclusively, when asked why speculation around her participation refuses to die down. 'I've made it very clear that I'm never going into that house. I should be getting paid by them for all the free promo I've been giving without ever stepping in!" So, have the makers ever actually reached out? 'Never. Not even a call. I think they know I'll slip out midway!" she laughs again. 'But really, if they're going to keep using my name for attention, I deserve a cheque at this point." That sounds like a hard no from Anusha, and she confirms it: 'Yup. It's just a personal choice. I think people who do that show are incredibly brave. But, me? Not interested. It's not my thing." What about other reality shows — something like Khatron Ke Khiladi, perhaps? 'They've asked, yeah. But again, not something I want to do. I love what I do already, and I just want to keep doing that." So while Bigg Boss fans might have to finally put those rumours to rest, there's still more coming from Anusha. 'I can't say yet… but you'll see me soon!" she teases. Anusha Dandekar makes a comeback to screens with Hunter Season 2, where she steps into the shoes of a full-blown action hero. The series, led by Suniel Shetty, takes the stakes higher this time around. Anusha Dandekar is an Indian-Australian MTV VJ, actress and singer, who is best known as a VJ and a host who has hosted several shows. She moved to Mumbai in 2002 at the age of 19 to pursue a career in entertainment. She began as an anchor on MTV's House of Style and went on to host shows like MTV Dance Crew, Teen Diva, News, and Love School. In 2008, she won the Cosmopolitan Fun Fearless Female Award for Best VJ. She made her Bollywood debut in 2003 with Mumbai Matinee, followed by Viruddh (2005) alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Sanjay Dutt, earning a Best Debut Award at the Maharashtra Times Awards. She later appeared in Miss Bollywood and Anthony Kaun Hai? (2006), and made her Marathi debut in 2012 with Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha. In 2014, she became a judge on India's Next Top Model with Lisa Haydon and returned as a mentor in 2017. 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
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Devoleena Bhattacharjee exposes, slams ‘musician, engineer and mother' who mocked her 7-month-old son's skin colour: ‘Bhavishya kis disha ja rahi hai'
Social media is, at times, a very toxic and draining place where some bluntly spew hate on others. What makes it even more infuriating is that such people are often not made to pay the price for their actions, thus enabling them to go on fearlessly. And needless to say, celebrities are the ones who mostly end up being these trolls' favourite punching bag. Although most prefer to ignore such comments, television actor and Bigg Boss alum Devoleena Bhattacharjee recently decided not to simply turn a blind eye to such vile remarks, particularly when they targeted her infant son. Furious over comments mocking her seven-month-old baby's skin tone, Devoleena took to her Instagram stories to name and shame the trolls, thus taking a strong stand against it. Ever since the birth of their baby, Joy, Devoleena and husband Shanawaz Shaikh have never missed a chance to share glimpses of their happy moments on social media, thus delighting their fans as well. Recently, she shared a new batch of photos with her little one, noting just how much Joy has changed her. '7 months of holding my heart outside my body. From those tiny fingers wrapping around mine to sleepless nights filled with snuggles — every moment has been pure magic. You've turned my world into a soft, beautiful chaos I never want to escape from. Here's to growing together, one giggle, one cuddle, one milestone at a time. You, my little love, are my greatest journey,' she wrote. Although most comments the photos received were positive, with people expressing their genuine happiness and love for them, some took the opportunity to showcase their colourist mentalities and, in some cases, religious bigotry. Enraged by such comments, Devoleena later took to her Instagram stories to expose their identities and give them fitting replies. Reacting to the Instagrammer who called her son 'little aatankwadi', she wrote, 'Yeh hai so-called musician. And yaa doggo enthusiast. Bhagwan inse jude sabhi musicians ka bhala karein and dogs salamat rahe. Yeh apne apko tag mention nahi karne dete par dusro ke posts par apni low life ki manasikata bakhoobi darshate hai (He is a so-called musician. And he is a dog enthusiast. May God bless all the musicians associated with him, and may the dogs remain safe. He doesn't let you tag him, but he shows his low-life mentality very well on others' posts). Devoleena Bhattacharjee fiercely hit back at trolls who made offensive comments about her 7-month-old son Joy's skin tone after she shared his birthday pictures. The actress not only gave strong replies but also exposed the users who spread hate.#Devoleena #TellyMasala — Telly Masala (@tellymasala) July 29, 2025 To another person's vile remark, she replied, 'Yeh engineer hai Delhi se. Kis cheez ki engineer yeh toh yehi jaane. Itne paise kharch karke engineer banne ke baad bhi zindagi aur soch dono nahi sudhar paayi bechari. In jaise agar engineer hain toh samajh jao bhavishya kis disha ja rahi hai (He is an engineer from Delhi. Only he knows what kind of engineer he is. Even after spending so much money to become an engineer, his life and thinking did not improve. With engineers like him, then realise in which direction the future is going).' Responding to a woman who made fun of her child's skin tone, Devoleena wrote, 'Ab inke liye kya bolu. Yeh khud ek maa hai jaise hi aap sab inke profile mein dekhi hi sakte hai. Bas inka baccha innke iss bimari ka shikar naa bane bhagwan se yehi prarthana karti hun (Now what should I say for her. She is a mother herself as you can see in her profile. I just pray to God that her child does not fall prey to this disease).' Renowned for her role as Gopi Modi in the soap opera Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, Devoleena was also a part of Bigg Boss 13, 14 and 15.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Teejay shares his memorable moments with Thalapathy Vijay on the sets of ‘Jana Nayagan', Says "It was very nerve-wracking for me"
Expectations are increasing day by day for the film 'Jana Nayagan' directed by H Vinoth. While this film is announced to be Thalapathy Vijay 's last film, the recently released glimpse video has been well-received by fans. Teejay Arunachalam, who stars in the film, has given an interview about his experience with Vijay , which has gone viral on social media. Teejay recalls his nervous days with Vijay Teejay, who got famous through his songs, gained fame after acting in the film 'Asuran' starring Dhanush in the lead role. He is currently acting in the film 'Jana Nayagan' with Vijay. In an interview with Cinema Express for the film 'Usure', where he stars alongside Bigg Boss fame Janani, he spoke about his 'Jana Nayagan' experience. "Initially, acting with Vijay was very nerve-wracking for me. As I stood to the side, he called me over and made me sit next to him. When he asked me about my work, I talked about 'Asuran'. He then stood and talked for 20 minutes." Teejay further added that "Within a few days, I also started talking to him freely. Now, I have become close enough to talk to Vijay sir for an hour. I realized that he is a very kind-hearted and attentive listener when he talks. Sharing such time with a big star like him was a great experience for me." 'Jana Nayagan' locked for Pongal 2026 release Teejay Arunachalam's interview has now received a lot of attention among fans. It is being said that the film 'Jana Nayagan' may have been made against a political backdrop, and Vijay plays a police officer in it. Thalapathy Vijay's fiery appearance in the glimpse has created great expectations among the fans. 'Jana Nayagan' is locked to release for Pongal 2026, and the film has reached the final stage of production.
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Bigg Boss 19: From Ram Kapoor To Mallika Sherawat, Celebrities Who Refused To Be A Part Of The Reality Show
New Delhi: One of the most beloved reality shows, Bigg Boss, is all set to return with season 19. Lately, there has been a lot of buzz regarding the contestants in Big Boss 19. Hosted by Salman Khan, the reality show was initially expected to have some well-known television personalities like Ram Kapoor, Munmun Dutta, and digital star Mr Faisu as contestants. Additionally, Dheeraj Dhoopar, Anita Hassanandani, Ashish Vidyarthi, Apoorva Mukhija, Gaurav Taneja, Kanika Mann, Krishna Shroff, Raj Kundra, and Sreerama Chandra were also believed to be considered for this season of Bigg Boss. Along with the regular contestants, it is reported that Kavya Mehra, India's AI Influencer, is also in talks to be a part of Bigg Boss 19. However, here's a look at some of the well-known names who have firmly refused to be a part of the upcoming season. Ram Kapoor While th e Mistry actor has been embroiled in a lot of controversies lately, he revealed his decision to never join the Big Boss House recently. In a conversation with Filmibeat, the actor had stated that he wouldn't be a part of the show even if he was given Rs 20 crore. He called the show "voyeuristic" and also stated how it does not align with the kind of perception he has as an actor, along with privacy concerns. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ram Kapoor (@iamramkapoor) Mallika Sherawat On Monday, Mallika shared a note on her Instagram Stories, which read, "Putting an end to all the rumours, I am NOT doing Bigg Boss and NEVER WILL. THANK YOU." The actress earlier attended Bigg Boss 18 as a guest to promote her film Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mallika Sherawat (@mallikasherawat) Zareen Khan Zareen Khan of Veer fame revealed in an interaction with Hindi Rush that she did not want to be a part of Big Boss because of practical and personal reasons. She also explained how she could not bear to be away from home for three months, as she had responsibilities. She also stated that she will be evicted from the house as she won't tolerate misbehaviour, " Mera haath uth jayega." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zareen Khan 🦄🌈✨👼🏻 (@zareenkhan) Anita Hassanandani In an interview with Pinkvilla, Anita Hassanandani stated how she didn't think she was wired to be a part of a reality show like Big Boss. She was also honest, as she remarked that even if she agreed, the makers would not be able to get the kind of drama the show needs out of her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anita H Reddy (@anitahassanandani) Anshula Kapoor Anshula Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor's sister, was recently a part of the hit reality show The Traitors. According to Siaset, she would not be able to cope with the "intense format" of the show and hence declined the offer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anshula Kapoor (@anshulakapoor) Raj Kundra Interestingly, both Shilpa Shetty and Shamita Shetty have been part of the Big Boss franchise. Shilpa Shetty had hosted the second season of Big Boss in 2008. Shamita Shetty was a part of Bigg Boss 3, which she left midway to attend her sister's wedding. She then went on to become a part of Bigg Boss OTT and Bigg Boss 15. Raj Kundra mentioned that he thinks that's enough. X/Raj Kundra Purav Jha He was one of the traitors in the first season of the popular reality show The Traitors. However, he declined the offer to be a part of Big Boss for now. He hasn't ruled out the possibility completely. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Purav Jha (@puravjha) Jannat Zubair The actress had two reasons not to be a part of Big Boss Season 19. One being that she did not want to deal with too much drama right now. Reports also suggest that there is a possibility of an ex-boyfriend being one of the participants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jannat Zubair Rahmani (@jannatzubair29) Khan Sir He is extremely popular for his unique teaching style and has a massive YouTube fan following. It was during one of his teaching classes that he revealed that he had been approached to be a part of Big Boss before, and this year, too, he was offered to join. A viral video making the rounds online saw Khan Sir telling his students, " Bigg Boss waale baar baar bula rahe hain. Lekin maine har baar mana kar diya." When students teased him, he ended on a funny note that they might ask him to do live classes from the Big Boss sets. YouTube This season of Bigg Boss is expected to have 15 contestants at the beginning, with around 3 to 5 wild card entries during the course of the show. Bigg Boss 19 is set to premiere by late August. While the exact premiere date and contestant list for Bigg Boss 19 have not been unveiled till now, the announcement has definitely added to the buzz for the latest season of the show.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
In Pics: Daisy Shah's Yacht Adventure In Goa With Fur Babies Theo And Mike
Last Updated: On Day 2 of her Goa holiday, Daisy Shah brought her adorable fur babies, Theo and Miko. Daisy Shah beat the monsoon blues the right way. The actress, best known for her roles in Jai Ho and Race 3, jetted off on a coastal escapade in Goa. While she is yet to share postcards from her tropical getaway on Instagram, Daisy recently uploaded a vlog on YouTube. In the video, she documented her travel experiences at the destination. From indulging in a gastronomical adventure to exploring the vibrant state, she had the time of her life. One moment that stood out in the clip had Daisy enjoying a yacht ride with her fur babies — pet dogs Theo and Miko. Daisy Shah Offers Glimpses Into Her Goan Vacation The vlog opened with Daisy Shah having a chat with her friends at the breakfast table. Soon, she headed out to explore Goa's charming sea beaches and vibrant street-side stalls. The actress soaked in the beauty of the golden beaches and shimmering waters before pausing for a quick snack break. She took a scrumptious bite of a corn cob before visiting other sightseeing points. Elsewhere in the clip, she had a sweet encounter with a stray dog, hinting at her love for animals. On day 2 of her Goa holiday, Daisy Shah brought her adorable companions, Theo and Miko. The 40-year-old exuded easy-breezy vibes in a strappy white midi dress featuring blue and yellow stitch patterns, offering some much-needed contrast. Daisy let the wind play with her hair as she posed for pictures with her pet dogs on the cruise. Daisy Shah Breaks Silence On Her Bigg Boss 19 Appearance Daisy Shah recently found herself in the headlines after speculations that she was a part of the Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 19. The actress, however, put the rumours to rest, claiming that she is not going to participate in the reality show. In her now-disappeared Instagram Stories, Daisy Shah wrote, 'Putting an end to all the rumours. I am not doing Bigg Boss. Probably never will. Dhanyawad (Thank you)" and added a folded hand emoji. Daisy Shah's Work Front Daisy Shah made her Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan in the 2014 film Jai Ho. The Sohail Khan directorial failed to impress viewers upon its release. She was last seen in the web series Red Room, which premiered on the Hungama OTT platform last year in October. First Published: July 29, 2025, 16:43 IST 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.
