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Pink Villa
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Here's what late Balasaheb Thackeray did when Abhijeet Sawant was labelled 'homeless'
Abhijeet Sawant, the winner of Indian Idol 1, recently had a lengthy chat with Pinkvilla's Hindi Rush. While speaking to us, the talented singer recalled meeting the legendary politician Balasaheb Thackeray. He mentioned how once he was tagged as 'homeless' on one of the newspaper's front pages, after which Balasaheb called him to meet and even offered him a home to stay. Abhijeet recalled denying the offer. While exclusively speaking to Hindi Rush, Abhijeet Sawant recalled living in BMC quarters with his family when a journalist visited them. He added, "Udar ek hai ki bahar notice lagi hui hai ki 'Ye building asurakshit hai. Aap apne bharose par reh rahe ho.' Aaj bhi jaaoge, aaj bhi voh building ke niche voh poster milegi. Building abhi bhi sahi hai. Voh aadmi voh padh ke upar aa gaya (There is a notice outside which reads, 'This building is not safe. You live on your risk.' Even if you go today, the poster will still be there. The building is still there. That man read that and came up)." Abhijeet revealed how the journalist then inquired about the poster that he saw on the building after the interview. The singer mentioned that he informed the journalist that the notice is there, but they are planning to shift and had a brief discussion with him. Abhijeet said that he told the journalist that he is hunting for houses. Watch Abhijeet Sawant's exclusive interview with Hindi Rush here- The Bigg Boss Marathi 5 fame shared that the journalist then printed on his newspaper's front page that he was homeless. He shared, "Photo liya. Mumbai ka bada newspaper hai voh, aisa vaisa nahi. Front page chappa, 'Abhijeet Sawant Homeless.' (laughs)." (He took a photo. It was Mumbai's big newspaper. On the front page he printed, 'Abhijeet Sawant Homeless.')." Abhijeet disclosed that he won Indian Idol and had money to purchase a house, but as it was printed on the front page, Balasaheb Thackeray called him. He recalled, "Balasaheb Thackeray unhone muje ghar bhi offer kiya uske baad (Balasaheb Thackeray offered me a house after that)." Further, he recalled that Balasaheb had called him and asked him to come to his house. Abhijeet shared that when he reached Balasaheb's house, the politician told Sawant, "Aisa sab mai padha. Mera ek banda hai. Voh builder hai. Mai usko phone karega. Voh teko chaavi lake de dega. Tujha ghar. Rakh le tu. (I read this. There is one man. He is a builder. I will call him. He will give you the key. It will be your house. Keep it)." Abhijeet recalled denying the offer as he had already booked a house and had made an advance payment for it. He shared that he told Balasaheb Thackeray, "Sir, nahi. Maine liya hai. Advance booking kiya hai. Mai purane ghar isiliye reh rha hu kyuki muje pasand hai udar rehna (Sir, no. I have purchased a house. I did the advance booking. I live in the old house because I like living there)." Workwise, Abhijeet Sawant was last seen in Celebrity MasterChef as a contestant.
India.com
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Indian Idol Season 1 Winner Abhijeet Sawant Reveals He Was On Tinder Even After Marriage, 'Biwi Ko Pata Nahi Tha...'
New Delhi: Indian Idol Season 1 winner Abhijeet Sawant in a podcast recently revealed about using online dating platform Tinder despite being married. However, he stopped using the platform when the news about him using Tinder surfaced. ABHIJEET SAWANT ON TINDER Speaking on Hindi Rush, Abhijeet shared that he spoke to two or three women. "I'm a curious person. I've always had curiosity. I was in the US with my friend, and he said, 'This is a new app. It's for dating'. I made my profile then, and it was there as it is. Main kabhi kabhi beech mein jaata tha, dekhta tha kya hai yeh sab kya hota hai? Maine apna hi naam rakha tha sab kuch sahi tha. Biwi ko nahi pata tha. But kuch kiya nahi, kisise mila bhi nahi, kuch tha bhi nahi." MATCH AATA THA, BAAT KARTE THE... "Match aata tha, baat karte the. Yeh cheeze na bohut ajeeb hai. Mujhe baat karne ka shokh hai aur aap ladkiyon se bohut deep baat karsakte baat karta tha bohut. 2-3 log mil gaye the jo baat karte the acche se. Baad mein Twitter pe agaya ki mera account hai, phir maine bola ki 'Yeh accha nahi lagega'. Usko nahi pata abhi tak, ab pata chal raha. Woh bichari usko pata bhi nahi kya hota hai Tinder. Ab pata chalgaya, open yaar, usme kya hai? Cheezein karni hai toh thok k karo phir. Kitna main sab cheeze jod sakta hoon yaar." Abhijeet and Shilpa got married in 2007. The couple has two children--Sonali Sawant and Amit Sawant. The duo also participated in Nach Baliye season 4 in (2008–2009).
News18
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Not Relevant': Abhijeet Sawant Slams Rahul Vaidya's Comments On Virat Kohli
Last Updated: Rahul Vaidya had earlier claimed in his posts that Virat Kohli had blocked him on Instagram. Actor-singer Rahul Vaidya has been at the centre of a controversy for a while now, owing to his multiple comments on Virat Kohli. From calling fans of the Indian cricketer 'jokers" to claiming that Kohli blocked him on Instagram, Vaidya grabbed a lot of attention with his social media activities. Now that the singer says he's been unblocked by Kohli, Indian Idol 1 winner Abhijeet Sawant couldn't resist taking a playful jab at him. Sawant, who previously competed with Rahul Vaidya on the singing reality show Indian Idol, opened up about his thoughts on a Hindi Rush podcast. Noting that he isn't friends with the singer, Sawant shared, 'He is somebody, like I said, unnoticed. But he will never go unnoticed. So somebody who has the habit of not going unnoticed will do something to get attention." In response to whether Rahul Vaidya intentionally picked up Virat Kohli's massive fan base, he added, 'It can be possible, and I don't find it relevant. I don't find any meaning to it. Fine, if you see someone doing wrong, no matter how big there, you should speak up." During the conversation, Sawant claimed that a few artists actually do PR things to stay in the news. Without taking names, he quipped, 'I don't want to do any such Rahulgiri." Rahul Vaidya-Virat Kohli Controversy The online feud stemmed from Virat Kohli accidentally liking a picture of Avneet Kaur, following which the cricketer issued a statement and cited Instagram's technical issues. In the aftermath, Rahul Vaidya dropped a fierce post, claiming, 'So guys, Virat Kohli has blocked me, as you all know. I think that, too, is an Instagram glitch. Virat Kohli didn't block me. Instagram's algorithm told Virat Kohli, 'I'll block Rahul Vaidya on your behalf. Right?" Days after his controversial comments, Rahul Vaidya posted on Saturday that Virat Kohli has unblocked him on Instagram. Expressing gratitude, Vaidya called Kohli 'one of the greatest batsmen." He also addressed the criticism he and his family faced amid the backlash. Despite the ongoing exchanges between Vaidya and Kohli's fans, no official statement has yet come from the cricketer or his team. First Published:
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi's Aman Verma performs as a Magician for a living; reacts to netizens, 'Paapi pet ka sawaal hai'
Aman Verma , a popular television actor , has taken an unexpected turn in his career, transitioning from acting to performing magic. He light-heartedly remarked that the switch was for his 'paapi pet' (a light-hearted reference to earning a living). A video of Verma performing a magic trick at an occasion is currently spreading on social media . In the viral video, the former actor performs a famous vanishing performance using a champagne bottle and a newspaper. Verma shared the video on Instagram, writing, 'Well, this is where I learned the tricks of being a magician. It was a little difficult, but I managed. It's all in the sleight of hand. Ladies and gentlemen, here comes the magician called AMAN YATAN VERMA (sic).' The internet reacted with interest and amusement, with admirers bombarding the comments area with queries. A user enquired, "Bhaisahab, ye kis line mein aa gaye aap?" (Brother, what have you gotten yourself into?), to which Aman quipped, "Paapi pet ka sawaal hai, dost. Kya karein?" (It is a matter of survival, my friend. What can I do? Another person applauded his abilities, saying, "He's a truly gifted actor who brings every character to life." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want Lower Bills Without Changing a Thing? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo I used to watch all of his TV episodes after school—what wonderful memories! Keep shining; we Indians acknowledge and admire your brilliance (sic). Meanwhile, another commenter called him a 'naklee aadmi' (false person). Verma replied poetically: "Aajkal meri jaan, asli hai kaun?" Sab log mukhauta laga kar ji rahe hai." (These days, my darling, who is genuine? Everyone wears a mask. Aman Verma rose to prominence as Anupam Kapadia in the legendary TV series ' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi ' and as the charismatic host of popular game shows such as 'Khullja Sim Sim' and ' Indian Idol '. His versatility and presence continue to captivate followers across decades.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pyaar hua takraar hua
The Delhi Metro was recently seen trending on Twitterverse for setting a different sort of 'track' record. It had to do with a sound track. A Metro compartment virtually transformed into a karaoke lounge. Blame it, or credit it, on a trio of geriatric gentry who decided to dish out their singing skills for fellow commuters. The three spirited, silver-haired senior citizens took the Metro's Yellow Line commuters by surprise when they pulled out a karaoke mic, much in the manner of jugglers tossing tricks out of their hats. The spiritedness of their amateur performance quite rivalled that of an 'Indian Idol' or 'India's Got Talent' audition. Flowing forth from rather rusty, but gusto-loaded geriatric vocal cords was a classic Bollywood melody. High on nostalgia quotient, hot on cool quotient. 'Pyar hua ikrar hua' from Nargis-Raj Kapoor starrer 'Shree 420'. The performance won not only accolades but also the hearts of high-on-stress humanity, huddled upon handlebars ferrying them to life in the fast lane. It ushered a whiff of fresh air into the sweaty, stifling atmosphere of public transport riding a million crushed and rushed breaths. The episode threw Twitterverse into a tizzy. For better and for verse. It soon sparked a debate about public travel etiquette and observance of Metro rules. Metro rules do not allow for playing of music publicly on board. Such acts can invite penalty. The incident zooms the spotlight on related trends called 'headphone dodging' and 'bare beating'. Here's a look at some tribes of headphone dodgers that you may have encountered on your Metro or Shatabdi trips. Reel rousers You'll recognise this tribe the moment you embark upon a Shatabdi or Metro ride. Barely has the train chugged, or charged, out of station and you've settled into your seat, hoping to catch a few winks before the catering staff waddle up to thrust the meal tray under your nose in repose, your plans of a quick 'jhapki' are unceremoniously thwarted by disturbance dished out by another party. Heck! Assaulting your senses, particularly your eardrums, are drumbeats or deafening sounds emanating from the phone of your fellow passenger. Blame it on the Reel of a Diljit Dosanjh or Kapil Sharma show being played full blast by your neighbour. Minus headphones. Out of the window goes your contemplated siesta. You've been roused by a Reel addict. On a closer look, you may discern defining traits of this tribe. Tweeple from this tribe possess a peculiar propensity of being blind to a piercing or pointed gaze of disapproval emanating from the eyebrows of fellow passengers. This tribe also subscribes to the philosophy that headphones are for ornamental purposes. To stay secretly tucked away, like the S 400 missiles. This tribe truly believes headphones are not meant to be deployed, save in a war-like situation with a travel neighbour. Speaker syndrome This tribe is another stumbling block in any plans for a peaceful journey. The moment the train takes off, this tribe of Tweeple too take off. On an endless phone conversation to be conducted with their device speakers on. This means that they pour their non-stop prattle into unwilling, neighbourly earlobes. Much like a loaded pressure cooker blowing off whistles one after the other. The babble may be of varied kinds, depending on the gender. From domestic inanities about saas-bahu or bai intrigues to IPL predictions. From pontifications on the political climate to prophesies about Pakistani war machinations. This blatant 'bare beating' leaves you in a catch-22 situation. Any discreet attempts to drive home delicacies of social etiquette into a fellow passenger may invite dirty looks or language, or may be further drowned in the bare beater's babble darting to decibels more deafening than before. Alternatively, you may choose to plug in your own headphones at full volume, only to realise it spells double trouble. The deafening sounds from your own phone assaulting your eardrums plus being beleaguered by the bare beater's bombasticism. Multi-tasking mavericks This is a tribe of headphone dodgers who multi-task between varied types of bare beating. One minute they are playing out a video on YouTube minus headphones. The next moment they switch to loudly prattling on the phone in speaker mode. Then, they go back again to 'Reel' life. They bear an uncanny resemblance to a cricketer on the offensive, switching from batting to fielding. All this while, the poor headphone lies limp and lamenting, awaiting the life for which it was born. The curious case of not being able to make head(phone) or tale of it. chetnakeer@
