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News18
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Bigg Boss Star Khanzaadi Visits Jaipur For The First Time: ‘It Is Such A Beautiful Place'
Last Updated: Since it was a work-related trip and Khanzaadi could not explore as much as she wanted to, she wants to return to Jaipur soon. Firoza Khan, aka Khanzaadi, recently checked something off her bucket list—her very first trip to Jaipur! The rapper-singer, absolutely smitten by the Pink City, explored the majestic beauty of Amber Fort and also fed fish in the Maota Lake. Besides, she made sure to savour the Rajasthani cuisine and even slipped into a traditional Rajputi poshak. Talking about her recent visit to Jaipur, Khanzaadi also revealed that she indulged in local delicacies like gatte ki sabzi and laal maas. The former Bigg Boss contestant told Times Of India, 'I tried living the life of a Rajasthani for a day, and it was quite fun. It was my first trip to Jaipur, and I've been wondering why I never came here before. This is such a beautiful city to explore." Before visiting the city, Khanzaadi had a completely different image of the city in her mind. She said, 'Socha tha, yahan registaan hoga, banjaare honge aur dekhne ko kuch khaas nahi hoga, but it's such a beautiful place. It truly represents India, with so much history and culture to offer." Since it was a work-related trip and the rapper could not explore as much as she wanted to, she wants to return to the city soon. Her wishlist? A camel ride and much-hyped dal-baati churma. Khanzaadi started making waves with MTV Hustle and later shot to fame with her appearance in Bigg Boss Season 17. Reflecting on her journey, she said, 'When I entered MTV Hustle, I was a rapper but had no idea about my potential as a singer and performer. Thanks to judges like Badshah and King Rocco, who motivated me to hone my skills." As for Bigg Boss, she added that the reality show gave her exposure like never before. 'I entered with just 2,000 followers and came out with over a million. I didn't realise how big my fan base had become until after the show." Khanzaadi added. Although the show has ended, the strong bonds she formed in the Bigg Boss house are still intact. Her friendship with Ankita Lokhande and Abhishek has lasted beyond the show and they are often seen celebrating birthdays and special occasions together. Talking about her bond with them, the rapper noted that she shares a warm bond with Karan Veer Mehra, Ankita and Abhishek and they even celebrated her birthday together recently. 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
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Is Ankita Lokhande pregnant? Actor declares ‘main pregnant hoon' in Laughter Chefs 2 promo. Watch
Is Ankita Lokhande pregnant? That's the question fans were left with after a promo video of Laughter Chefs Season 2 showed the actor seemingly announcing her pregnancy — possibly by mistake. However, this cannot be confirmed, as both Ankita and her husband Vicky Jain have remained quiet on the matter. The clip begins with Krushna Abhishek being his hilarious self as he confirms with the chef that the dish they are making should have a Middle Eastern flavour. At the same time, Ankita Lokhande enters the frame, revealing that she has a special ingredient that will give the dish that particular flavour. Krushna quickly snatches it from Ankita's hand and starts running around. After chasing Krushna for some time, Ankita stops and says, 'Main pregnant hoon, main bhaag nahi sakti (I am pregnant, I can't run).' A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) This unexpected line from Ankita Lokhande left the cast of Laughter Chefs Season 2 in shock. Krushna then started singing, 'Aaj hamare ghar me aa raha Lalla hai (a baby boy is coming to our house),' which led Karan Kundrra to rush towards Ankita to confirm the news. However, Ankita didn't respond to her co-contestants' reactions and quietly walked away. Fans reacted quickly to Ankita Lokhande 's comment. One user wrote, 'If it's true toh bhai sooo happy.' Another added, 'I was already thinking if Ankita is pregnant.' A third user speculated, 'I think she's joking but could be true alsoooo😍' Ankita Lokhande and businessman Vicky Jain tied the knot in 2021. They also appeared together as a couple on Bigg Boss Season 17. However, their arguments and fights inside the Bigg Boss house made several headlines. One particular incident that drew widespread criticism involved Vicky seemingly raising his hand at Ankita. In an earlier interview with Pinkvilla, Vicky denied any such incident. He said, 'When I look back at the clip today, it does come across as a harsh gesture. But seriously, I said, even that time, that after you are educated, after you have reached a somewhere in life, you become a very sorted person. These things are not in our system to react like that. I have had big fights with everyone there but I never been abused, I always followed the conduct. I have always been in-charge of my emotions, and I have proved it.'
Deccan Herald
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Mannara Chopra's father, Raman Rai Handa, passes away at 72
Advocate Raman Rai Handa, father of actress Mannara Chopra, passed away at the age of 72. He had been unwell and was hospitalised. He breathed his last on Monday evening. The funeral of Raman Rai Handa will be held on June 18 at 01:00 pm at the Crematorium Ground at Amboli, Andheri West in details surrounding his death have not been made public; it is reported that age-related health issues were the cause. Reports suggest that Mannara was with her family and was taking care of her father in this challenging herself released an official statement regarding her father's demise and posted the news on her Instagram story. Following the news of her father's demise, fans thronged to social media to express their condolences, giving strength to the bereaved family and standing by them in these difficult Chopra and Parineeti Chopra, who continue their summer travels abroad, are yet to issue any reaction Mannara ChopraMannara is one of the popular names in showbiz and has starred in several movies in Hindi and South Indian movies. Mannara made an entry in showbiz as Priyanka Chopra's cousin but managed to gain attention for her own personality and has impressed many with her was also seen on the controversial reality TV show Bigg Boss Season 17 where she secured the position of second runner-up. After her participation in Bigg Boss S17, Mannara was also seen in the cooking-based reality show, Laughter Chefs Season 2.
NDTV
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Karan Veer Mehra Attends Acting Workshop With Munawar Faruqui, Shehnaaz Gill And Others
New Delhi: Bigg Boss winners Munawar Faruqui and Karan Veer Mehra recently had a reunion. The duo attended an acting workshop in Mumbai. FYI: Munawar won Bigg Boss Season 17 in 2024 while Karan Veer Mehra was titled the winner of Season 18 in 2025. Munawar and Karan were joined by other celebrities like Shehnaaz Gill, Kubbra Sait, Mallika Dua, Rithvik Dhanjani, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Ankush Bahuguna in the workshop. The group came under one roof to take acting lessons from industry veteran, Saurabh Sachdeva. On Wednesday, Kubbra shared glimpses from their week-long workshop on Instagram. The images featured the group in various candid moments. In the caption, Kubbra wrote, "Seven days, a bunch of wild hearts, one sacred space and boom—we bared it all. No filters. Just truth. We saw magic in ourselves…and even more in each other." She added, "Big love to the gentlest badass of a teacher @saurabhsachdeva77 @theactorstruth. You promised to teach us acting. You ended up teaching us life." Reacting to the post, Raghav Juyal wrote, "Missed it". Mallika Dua added, "Beautiful lil kubz," View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kubbra Sait (@kubbrasait) Karan Veer Mehra also shared pictures from the workshop on Instagram. The side note read, "Finding the method in the madness with @saurabhsachdeva77 @theactorstruth & the beautiful gang." View this post on Instagram A post shared by KaranVeerMehra (@karanveermehra) ICYDK: Karan Veer Mehra rose to fame through his role in Pavitra Rishta. The actor later participated in reality shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 and Bigg Boss 18. He came out as the winner in both shows. On the future work front, Karan Veer Mehra has reportedly signed a film titled Real Hero opposite his real-life partner Chum Darang. Munawar Faruqui, on the other hand, gained prominence as a stand-up comedian through his YouTube videos. His popularity surged after winning the reality show Lock Upp in 2022 and Bigg Boss 17 in 2024. The star currently hosts the show Haftaa Vasooli on JioHotstar.
News18
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Bigg Boss 17's Soniya Bansal Quit Acting: Little-Know Facts About Her
Last Updated: Soniya Bansal recently disclosed leaving the acting industry to embark on a spiritual journey. Actor Soniya Bansal, who rose to fame with her stint on Bigg Boss Season 17 and made her mark through various films and music videos, has announced her decision to quit acting. Despite a strong fan following and praise for both her performances and fashion choices, Bansal revealed in a recent interview that she is stepping away from the limelight to embark on a spiritual journey of self-discovery. Who is Soniya Bansal? Soniya Bansal is an Indian actress, born on October 28, 1996, to Baijnath and Santosh Bansal. She was raised in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, alongside two of her sisters. As per a report by Her Zindagi, Soniya Bansal's father used to work in the Indian Army. After pursuing her education, Bansal began working in Hindi and Telugu films. She also worked in various music videos and a television show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soniya Bansal (@soniyaofficial123) Soniya Bansal's acting debut The actress made her acting debut with the Hindi film Naughty Gang in 2019 and hasn't looked back since. Soniya Bansal steadily built her career, appearing in a string of films such as Dubki, Game 100 Crore Ka, and Shoorveer. Expanding her horizons, she also ventured into Telugu cinema with the 2023 release Dheera, co-starring Laksh Chadalavada and Neha Pathan. Soniya Bansal's other professional stints In 2023, she starred in the popular reality show Bigg Boss 17, hosted by superstar Salman Khan. However, she emerged as the first contestant to be evicted that season. The same year, Bansal also walked the red carpet of the IIFA Awards 2023, in an ensemble styled by Michael Cinco. Later, she also worked with Zee, T-series and Venus groups for their music videos such as Farak, Khudgarze, Zindagi Do Roz Ki, Barsaat and Nachan da time. The diva also appeared in a Punjabi music video, Khudgarze, directed by Kamalpreet Johny as a female lead. The actress has finished shooting her upcoming Telugu movie, Yes Boss, with KL Havish. Directed by G Ashok, known for the film Bhaagamathie, Yess Boss is reportedly a mass entertainer. As per a report by TOI, the upcoming movie's first schedule was wrapped up in September 2022. It was written by Akula Siva, known for his hits like Simhachalam and Nayak, and is produced by Koneru Satyanarayana. However, the movie's release date has still not been confirmed. Why did Soniya Bansal leave acting? The former Bigg Boss contestant talked about losing herself while feeling stuck in the rat race of life. In an interview, Soniya Bansal shared that the acting industry gave her money and fame, everything that she had always desired. But in the pursuit of all this, she lost sight of her true self. 'We are so much into doing everything for others that we forget ourselves," she told ETimes. In the same conversation, Bansal confessed, 'I realised I don't even know what my true purpose is anymore. In this race to be perfect, to stay relevant, and to earn more, I lost myself," revealing her firm decision to quit the entertainment industry was in order to reclaim her identity. The actress also called the acting industry a 'dark place". 'Money, fame, popularity, I had it all. But what I didn't have was peace. Money is of no use if the person is not at peace. You may have everything externally, but if you're empty inside, it's a very dark place to be," she added. What will Sonia Bansal do now after quitting acting? Finally, the Dubki actor shared what she has decided to do next after giving up on her fame. 'I want to deeply study what I really want in life," she mentioned, further revealing that she now wants to become a life coach and spiritual healer. 'This industry gave me recognition, but it didn't give me stillness. It didn't allow me to breathe. I don't want to pretend anymore. I want to live authentically, for myself and be a Life Coach & Spiritual Healer," she explained. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soniya Bansal (@soniyaofficial123) 'You never know when your life will change. You never know when death might knock. And if we haven't lived truthfully by then, what's the point of this entire journey?" the actress concluded. First Published: May 07, 2025, 14:17 IST
