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India Today
2 days ago
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Bigg Boss OTT 3 winner Sana Makbul hospitalised, friend shares update
Bigg Boss OTT 3 winner Sana Makbul hospitalised. (Photo Credit: Instagram/draashnakanchwala) India Today Entertainment Desk Actor Sana Makbul was hospitalised after Eid celebrations The reason for her hospitalisation has not been revealed yet One of her friends shared the update on her Instagram Story Actor and 'Bigg Boss OTT 3' winner Sana Makbul has been hospitalised shortly after posting pictures from her Eid celebrations with her family. While the exact cause of her hospitalisation remains unclear, her close friend Dr Aashna Kanchwala shared a photo of Sana from her hospital bed, looking visibly weak. In the Instagram Story, Aashna wrote, 'My strongest Diva I'm so proud of you for showing so much strength and resilience as you battle such a grave condition. Inshallah, you will fight this and come out even stronger Allah is with you. And I am always standing by you Get well soon my love @divasana.' 'Bigg Boss OTT 3' winner Sana Makbul hospitalised. (Photo Credit:Instagram/draashnakanchwala) Although Sana has not yet commented publicly on her health, it is known that she has been quietly fighting autoimmune hepatitis since 2020. In a recent podcast with Bharti Singh , she spoke about her diagnosis, explaining how her body's immune system attacks her liver, causing health fluctuations and the need for constant medication, including steroids and immunosuppressants. Despite her confidence and presence during her 'Bigg Boss' stint, Sana has admitted that managing her condition is tough. She turned vegan recently for health reasons and has often opened up about the challenges of living with a lifestyle disorder that has no visible symptoms. Sana began her acting career with 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?' and later appeared in Tamil and Telugu films. She reached the semi-finals of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 11' before winning 'Bigg Boss OTT 3' in 2024. Actor and 'Bigg Boss OTT 3' winner Sana Makbul has been hospitalised shortly after posting pictures from her Eid celebrations with her family. While the exact cause of her hospitalisation remains unclear, her close friend Dr Aashna Kanchwala shared a photo of Sana from her hospital bed, looking visibly weak. In the Instagram Story, Aashna wrote, 'My strongest Diva I'm so proud of you for showing so much strength and resilience as you battle such a grave condition. Inshallah, you will fight this and come out even stronger Allah is with you. And I am always standing by you Get well soon my love @divasana.' 'Bigg Boss OTT 3' winner Sana Makbul hospitalised. (Photo Credit:Instagram/draashnakanchwala) Although Sana has not yet commented publicly on her health, it is known that she has been quietly fighting autoimmune hepatitis since 2020. In a recent podcast with Bharti Singh , she spoke about her diagnosis, explaining how her body's immune system attacks her liver, causing health fluctuations and the need for constant medication, including steroids and immunosuppressants. Despite her confidence and presence during her 'Bigg Boss' stint, Sana has admitted that managing her condition is tough. She turned vegan recently for health reasons and has often opened up about the challenges of living with a lifestyle disorder that has no visible symptoms. Sana began her acting career with 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?' and later appeared in Tamil and Telugu films. She reached the semi-finals of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 11' before winning 'Bigg Boss OTT 3' in 2024. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Indian Express
26-05-2025
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- Indian Express
EXCLUSIVE: Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 19 to stream on a Viacom platform in August
There have been a lot of discussions around Colors TV's popular reality show Bigg Boss returning with a new season both on OTT and television. From speculation that it may be nixed due to falling TRPs to a shorter season — Salman Khan-hosted show has constantly been in the news. However, SCREEN has exclusively learned that Bigg Boss is definitely returning. Also Read: Kunal Kamra says he'd rather 'check into a mental hospital' than do Bigg Boss, shares screenshot of offer A source close to the show tells us that it is yet to be decided whether it will be Bigg Boss 19 or Bigg Boss OTT 4. According to our source, Bigg Boss' new season will appear either in the last week of July or early August. Also, meetings are still on internally to decide whether one long season will run, or the team will retain the same old format of OTT, followed by the TV version. The source tells us, 'What is sure is that the show will happen with the Viacom group, mostly on Jio Hotstar, however, clarity on the same is yet to come.' 'As of now, it's not decided if the OTT version will air first or the TV version, it might just happen in the same old way, it has been running all this while,' the source added. It is also said that the teams are considering an OTT-first model for this season, however, there are no confirmations on the show's duration or platform, or even the versions it will appear in. Several media reports suggest that Salman Khan will shoot for the new season's promo by the end of June. Another update doing the rounds about the show is that the makers will go be to a celebs-only format, and the latest addition will not have any social media influencers in the mix. However, no confirmation around the casting has been made yet. The last season of Bigg Boss 18 was won by actor Karanveer Mehra, while Vivian Dsena became the runner-up.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Salman Khan to return with Bigg Boss 19 in July: Report
Salman Khan is set to return with his popular reality show, 'Bigg Boss 19'. As per reports, the show is returning in July and the actor will shoot for the promo at the end of June. This news comes amid reports of an alleged rift between Colors TV and the show's production house, Banijay per Pinkvilla, 'Bigg Boss Season 19' is happening and will now be produced by Endemol Shine India. The upcoming season is expected to deliver all the drama, challenges, and entertainment fans have come to to the excitement, Salman Khan is reportedly believed to return as host. The 59-year-old actor is set to shoot the first promo for 'Bigg Boss 19' by the end of June, with the new season likely to premiere in late July. Other than this, 'Bigg Boss' has also ventured into the digital space, with three OTT seasons released so far. The first season was hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar. While there was initial skepticism from fans, he eventually won them over with his approach to managing the contestants. Divya Agarwal took home the trophy, while Nishant Bhatt ended up as the runner-up in the debut OTT according to a source, 'Bigg Boss' and 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' may find a new home on Sony due to creative differences between the channel and the production house. The talks are already on. Earlier, India Today Digital had exclusively reported that the future of 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' was uncertain after the producer of the reality show, Banijay Asia, pulled out at the last Reel
New Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Actress Shilpa Shirodkar tests positive for COVID-19
NEW DELHI: Actor Shilpa Shirodkar on Monday said she has tested positive for coronavirus. The actor, known for 1990s films such as 'Bewafa Sanam', 'Khuda Gawah', and 'Gopi Kishan', shared her health update with fans and followers on Instagram. "Hello people! I've been tested Positive for COVID. Stay Safe and wear your masks!" she wrote. Shirodkar's younger sister Namrata Shirodkar commented on her post with a get well soon message. Actors Sonakshi Sinha, Niki Aneja Walia, and Shirodkar's fellow 'Bigg Boss' contestant Chum Darang also wished the actor speedy recovery.
India Today
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
I'm nothing if not Indian: Hina Khan's strong note for trolls 'across the border'
Actor Hina Khan on Saturday shared a powerful note on her Instagram story, hitting back at trolls attacking her for standing by her nation as tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following the barbaric Pahalgam attack on April revealed in the note that people 'across the border' have been 'abusing' her and 'cursing' her, even wishing the worst for her and her family given her medical condition. Khan earlier expressed solidarity with the fellow countrymen, and applauded the Indian Armed Forces to launch Operation Sindoor as a response to the terrorist attack which took 26 innocent lives, mostly tourists, including one Nepalese, in the Baisaran meadow in 37-year-old shared the song 'Bharat humko jaan se pyara hai (We love India more than our own lives...) in the background and began by writing: "All my Life I only saw affection from across the border. After supporting my Country before and after Operation Sindoor: Many of you abused me, cursed me, Many have unfollowed me. Many more threatening to unfollow me (sic)." She added that hate had been directed at her and her 'faith'. Khan, known for her performances in popular TV shows and movies, shared that she was hoping people 'across the border' would at least behave 'humanly'."This threat is accompanied by Abuses, Salacious and Demeaning Hate directed not just to me but to my Medical Condition, My Family and even my Faith. I don't expect you to support my country. You support yours that's ok, I don't expect you to understand the nuances beyond the mutual alienations. I only hoped that you will conduct yourself at least as humanly as I have been towards you all (sic)," she former 'Bigg Boss' contestant expressed her love for India. She said people could continue to unfollow her on social media, but that wouldn't stop her from standing by her country and its defence forces. "But I Guess, that's the Difference. I am not Anything if I am not an Indian. I will always be an Indian, First. So, Go Ahead. UNFOLLOW Me. I Don't Care (sic)," she concluded her post with an Indian flag graphic. "I did not abuse or curse any of you.. I only support my country.. What you say defines you. What you choose defines your ideology. How you act in tough times shows your depth as a Human Being. It has nothing to do with Me. No matter what I will support my country. Jai Hind (sic)," Khan said. Hina Khan has been battling cancer for over a year now. The actor earlier condemned the Pahalgam attack, which took place last month. The 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai' actor maintained that a terror attack on tourists is ghastly, and India will protect its solidarity and Watch
