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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karan Wahi and Rithvik Dhanjani: We've seen the best and worst of each other
Karan Wahi and Rithvik Dhanjani talk about their friendship They met on a reality show back in 2012. But for the Delhi boy Karan Wahi and the MP boy Rithvik Dhanjani , it felt like 'long-lost friends reconnecting in some different timeline.' What began as a casual bond on a dance show turned into a friendship that's only grown stronger with time. 'We've seen the best and worst versions of each other,' they say, as they speak to us about their unbreakable bond this Friendship Day. WHEN I FIRST MET RITHVIK I THOUGHT HE'S A CRAZIER VERSION OF ME: KARAN 'We were contestants on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and I already knew of Karan. He was this famous star, and I had just entered the industry. But the moment we met, it felt like we'd known each other in another life. The bond was instant, natural,' says Rithvik. Karan remembers it the same way, and says, 'When I first saw Rithvik, I was like, ' Yeh banda kaun hai ?' Full mad energy, bouncing off the walls. But then he opened his mouth and I thought wait, is this a crazier version of me? ( laughs ).' EVEN WHEN WE WERE COMPETITORS HE WOULD SUPPORT ME: RITHVIK Their friendship wasn't just about dance rehearsals and shoot breaks. It showed up in the emotional moments too. 'There was a face-off between us,' Karan shares, 'and I got eliminated. Rithvik cried. Not out of guilt, but out of pure love. It was that real. We were just 'friends' back then, but something shifted that day.' 'He believed in me from the start,' Rithvik adds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo 'Even when we were competitors he would support me with everything he had. That's rare. That's not acting – that's friendship.' The friendship that started on a reality show eventually grew deeper – away from lights and cameras. 'Rithvik has always been a generator,' Karan says with a laugh. 'His energy, back in the day, was unmatched. He was literally skipping and hopping through life. I don't think most people could keep up with him.' Rithvik returns the compliment, 'Wahi was, and still is, this mad, fun Delhi guy. But what blew my mind was how he kept his friends so close. I met his whole crew and realised, yeh banda yaaron ka yaar hai . He brings people together.' 'MAIN KHILADI TU ANARI DESCRIBES US BEST' 'There's a song that describes us perfectly,'says Rithvik. ' Hum dono hain alag alag, hum dono hain juda juda …' We are poles apart – but there are parts of us that complete each other. Sometimes I'm the khiladi and he's the anadi , and sometimes it's the reverse.' Their friendship has also travelled across cities and phases of life. 'He's stayed over at my place in Delhi so many times,' Karan says. 'And Wahi knows Dubai better than I do!' Rithvik laughs and adds, 'I grew up there, but only saw the very Indian, middle-class side of it. He's explored parts of Dubai I didn't even know existed.' 'WE'VE SEEN EACH OTHER AT OUR LOWEST' But beyond all the cities and chaos, what matters most is what's stayed constant. 'This man has seen every version of me,' says Rithvik. 'The best and the worst. The loudest, the messiest, the lowest. And I've seen the same in him. And even then, you look at each other and say – I still want this person in my life. That's friendship.' Karan simply adds, 'I genuinely believe he has a heart of gold.'
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Surbhi Jyoti Pulls A ‘Weakness Wala' Prank On Rithvik Dhanjani
Last Updated: Surbhi Jyoti shared a playful video in which she revealed her weakness to Rithvik Dhanjani. Surbhi Jyoti just revealed her biggest weakness, and let's just say, it is better not to test it. The actress, who became a household name with her role in Qubool Hai, recently shared a fun video on social media. And joining Surbhi in this playful moment was none other than her friend, Rithvik Dhanjani. In the clip, Surbhi and Rithvik are seen having a playful conversation. Rithvik starts by asking her, 'Baaki sab toh thik hai, magar aapki kamzori kya hai? (Everything else is fine, but what is your weakness?)" Surbhi immediately replies, 'Woh mujhe na, gussa jaldi aa jaata hai (I tend to get angry very quickly)." Rithvik follows up with, 'Kyun? (Why?) And right on cue, Surbhi hits him to show exactly what she means. Of course, it was all in good fun. The duo's expressions and timing make the whole exchange even more hilarious. Surbhi captioned the video with, 'In my defence, I warned him." Take a look here: The video caught everyone's attention. Actress Krystle D'Souza joined in on the fun and wrote, 'Thoda zorrr se ek aur!!!! (Give him one more and a bit harder this time) while Meiyang Chang added, 'Ek please meri taraf se bhi (One from my side too, please)." Surbhi recently made headlines when she opened up about a big secret related to her role in Naagin 3. She revealed that she was not comfortable with the idea at first and had actually rejected the show. But it was her husband, Sumit Suri, who convinced her to take it up. 'Sumit said, 'If you want to do something on television, why not do their number one show?' And back then, Naagin was the number one show," Surbhi shared in an interview with Pinkvilla. Talking about her meeting with Ektaa Kapoor, Surbhi shared how convincing and powerful Ektaa's storytelling is. She said that Ektaa has a way of narrating that just pulls you in completely. In fact, Surbhi joked that Ektaa is so good at it, she would have agreed to play even the smallest or strangest role. On the work front, Surbhi was last seen in the web series Gunaah on JioHotstar. The show also starred Gashmeer Mahajani, Zayn Ibad Khan and Darshan Pandya. Directed by Anil Senior, the action drama is about a man who goes on a path of revenge after being wronged. First Published: June 17, 2025, 18:23 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.
Time of India
15-06-2025
- Time of India
Basara temple trip ends in tragedy, 5 from city drown
Hyderabad: Five persons, including three siblings, from Hyderabad died while taking a holy dip in the Godavari before visiting the Basara temple on Sunday. None of them knew swimming, police said. The five were part of a group of 18 relatives who had taken a train from Hyderabad on Saturday and arrived in Basara on Sunday morning for a darshan at the temple. The incident happened while others were taking a bath at a different spot nearby, police said. Rakesh (20), a degree student; Madan (18), an Intermediate student; and Bharath (16), who had cleared 10th, were brothers. The other two were their relatives Vinod (19) and Rithvik (22) who were into business. The three brothers and Vinod were residents of Chintal, whereas Rithvik was from Dilsukhnagar. They were all natives of Rajasthan. "The group of relatives had hired a boat to reach the middle of the river where there is sand. After getting down, the group split to take a dip in the water. While women were taking a bath on one side, men, including the youngsters, were taking a bath on the other side," Basara SI told TOI. Police said the five youngsters had gone deep into the river from the edge of the sand and were playing in the water. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "Suddenly, they started to drown. Initially, the other men thought they were having fun. But within no time, they drowned," a cop said. Immediately, the boat drivers jumped into the water to save them, but by then they had drowned. They fished out four bodies, while the fifth body was recovered by expert swimmers who were called by police. When asked why there were no lifeguards present, officials said they are deployed only near the ghat and not at the sand, which is in the middle of the river. Nirmal SP Janaki Sharmila appealed to devotees that should take bath only at the permitted ghats and not at other places.
New Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Hyderabad's grandmaster Rithvik bags spot in World Cup 2025
HYDERABAD: Grandmaster Raja Rithvik from Hyderabad has earned a coveted spot in the Chess World Cup 2025, which is likely to be held in India this November. His selection comes after his excellent performance at the Asian Individual Chess Championship 2025 held in Al Ain, UAE from May 6 to 16. According to World Chess Federation rules, the top 10 finishers at the Asian Championship automatically qualify for the Chess World Cup. Competing as the 33rd seed, Rithvik clinched 6th place in a field of 154 top players representing 33 countries, including China, Japan, the Philippines, Kazakhstan, Iran and India. He scored 6.5 points across nine rounds, with five wins, three draws, and a single loss. Six other Indians also qualified for the Chess World Cup 2025 at the UAE event. Expressing his excitement, Rithvik said: 'The Asian Individual Chess Championship was a true test of skill and resilience, with the best players from across the continent. To finish among the top and qualify for the World Cup is a dream come true.' A student of Engineering at KL University, Hyderabad, Rithvik has been receiving advanced training at RACE Chess Academy under coach N Rama Raju and is also mentored online by Ukrainian GM Alexander Goloshchapov. Rithvik's recent achievements include a silver medal at the Laplagne International Chess Championship and National Blitz Championship and bronze at the Cappelle International Chess Championship and National Rapid Championship-2024. Congratulating him, Telangana State Chess Association Secretary A Jaya Chandra said: 'He has brought laurels to the state and country through his achievements.'
