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News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
When Bigg Boss Bros Digvijay Rathee And Karan Veer Slayed At Indian Telly Awards
Last Updated: Dressed in an all black ensemble which screamed chic and style, Digvijay Rathee served a killer look – classy, cool and confident. At the Indian Telly Awards 2025, Digvijay Rathee turned up the heat with his oh-so-charming appearance and fans are gushing over him. The reality TV star has now shared a string of pictures, allowing a closer view of his dashing look for the event, but it was the last two slides that caught the maximum attention. Reason? The particular frames captured him with Karan Veer Mehra, his friend from Bigg Boss 18. The carousel opened to a solo shot of Digvijay as he leaned on a wall, posing for a candid picture. Dressed in an all black ensemble that screamed chic and style, the former Bigg Boss contestant served a killer look – classy, cool and confident. It was followed by a bunch of snaps from the same photoshoot. Then came our favourite pick – two boys, twinning in black, beaming with joy and radiating camaraderie. Both Karan and Digvijay exchanged a warm hug in the delightful picture. The last slide? It was a clip from the awards night, featuring Digvijay alongside Falaq Naaazz, both on stage, presenting the trophy to Karan Veer Mehra. Do not miss how warmly they greeted each other. Alongside the post, Digvijay Rathee, 'Hustling so loud, the noise becomes quiet." Digvijay Rathee, Karan Veer Mehra's Friendship FYI, Digvijay and Karan Veer share a warm bond. The two first met each other during their Bigg Boss house stint, where some casual conversations turned into firm support for each other and the beginning of a lifelong friendship. During the time in the house, they both were a part of the same group, which also included Chum Darang and Shilpa Shirodkar. Digvijay Rathee On Khatron Ke Khiladi Having proved his mettle in reality shows like Roadies, Splitsvilla and Bigg Boss 18, Digvijay Rathee was earlier expected to be a part of the upcoming season of Khatron Ke Khiladi. Addressing the buzz in a recent conversation with Bombay Times, he said, 'I am not sure. I have not got the offer yet. Also, with my past experiences with the reality show world, I really don't know. It depends on the situation, how it's coming." Meanwhile, Karan Veer Mehra is set for his big-screen debut with Silaa alongside Harshvardhan Rane. In the upcoming film, which is currently under production, he plays the antagonist. First Published: July 26, 2025, 17:53 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.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rannvijay Singha: Witnessed how military families had to remain be very strong during Kargil War
Actor and host Rannvijay Singha comes from a distinguished military family - his father, Lt Gen (retd) Iqbal Singh Singha, was posted as Colonel in the Poonch-Batalik sector during the 1999 Kargil War. Twenty-six years later, the actor reflects on that pivotal time when Indian armed forces were fighting for the nation. Rannvijay Singha with his father Lt Gen (retd) Iqbal Singh Singha With five generations serving in the armed forces, Rannvijay shares: 'Seeing my grandfather, maternal grandfather, and uncle in uniform made those formative years incredibly impactful. For my family, the fauz (army) was the only way of life. In the 1980s, Punjab was the field area, and by the early 1990s, we were posted to Jammu and Kashmir, where we witnessed action while living in various locations.' Lt Gen (retd) Iqbal Singh Singha, then posted as Colonel in the Poonch-Batalik sector, with defence minister George Fernandes (Pix courtsey: Rannvijay Singha) 'Kargil Vijay Diwas brings back memories of the first war my generation witnessed firsthand. My father and uncles were directly involved. That's when I truly understood what it means to be part of something greater than yourself — the meaning of patriotism and our collective consciousness as Indians,' he says emotionally. During the war, his father was in the combat zone while Rannvijay was at his college boarding (Army Public School, Delhi), with the rest of the family in Hissar. 'When war broke out, I rushed home. Those were days filled with anxiety. While we couldn't communicate directly with Dad, we received periodic updates. I saw how military families had to remain strong so their men could focus on the fight without worrying about home. My responsibility was to motivate children and youth through sports and activities, while senior women mentored young officers' wives,' he recalls. Rannvijay Singha with his father Lt Gen (retd) Iqbal Singh Singha(Photo: Facebook) Rannvijay notes that post-war, families rarely discussed the details. 'There are many protocols and confidential matters that simply aren't talked about. Everyone assumed I would join the Army — I even cleared the SSB (Services Selection Board) — so they wanted me to learn through experience without preconceptions, as partial knowledge can be dangerous.' He attributes his success to his military upbringing. 'I grew up surrounded by people passionate about sports, which led me to develop a love for motorcycles, travel, and adventure sports. When I took a year to explore adventure, that's when Roadies happened,' he says, referring to his breakthrough on TV popular show. Reflecting on a pivotal conversation with his father, Rannvijay shares: 'I was hesitant when asking my father for advice. He told me I had officer-like qualities but could also serve by spreading awareness about the armed forces. Now, when I participate in the Mhow Infantry Run or bike runs on Kargil Diwas, or motivate youth to join the services, I understand what he meant by 'serving the army from outside'.'
News18
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
It Is Going To Be Raghu And Rajiv Vs Devarshi In Epic Roadies Showdown
Last Updated: Devarshi Patel, who became a sensation even before social media took over for his unforgettable audition on Roadies 6, reunites with Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman. Devarshi Patel became a sensation even before social media took over, thanks to his unforgettable audition on Roadies 6. Back then, the judges Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman got tired of his antics, but now, after 16 years, they have come together again. Just like in 2009, Devarshi's energy was high, leaving the former Roadies judges amused throughout the video. The trio talked about their old times and shared some memories. During the chat, Devarshi also mentioned that he is now an inspirational comedian, which left Raghu and Rajiv confused. While appearing on Raghu and Rajiv's YouTube channel, Devarshi, speaking about his life, said, 'I have been really awesome. But you know what? I have recently launched my new brand and now, I am an inspirational comedian. Let me explain. Around the world, there are many inspirational speakers. They are very good. But now, let's talk about comedians. When I think about comedians, what I have noticed is that either they try to insult others, act cool or make fun of someone. But I'm different. I can inspire you and also make you laugh out loud." During the chat, Devarshi Patel also shared what pushed him to audition for Roadies. He explained, 'If I had just thought, 'I will try,' I wouldn't have been selected. Even if I had told myself, 'I'll try my best, Come on Devarshi, try your best, you can do it,' no man, that's not enough. Saying 'I will try' is equal to failure. Even 'I will try my best' also leads to failure. But the real winning mindset is, 'I will do whatever it takes.' Whatever is needed to reach the goal, you do that and that's exactly what I did. I stood for 8 hours in a line without food, surviving only on water. But today, I feel blessed that I did it. I'm here now and I thank God, it was all worth it. Devarshi Patel also spoke about his viral birthday dance video, which has already crossed over 1 million views on Instagram. He shared that it happened at his office, where people told him he was good at dancing. So, he decided to dance and then they celebrated by cutting a cake. Listening to this, Raghu jumped in and gave his honest opinion. He told Devarshi that while his dance moves were not great at all, his energy while dancing was fun. However, he jokingly told Devarshi not to call himself a good dancer. Devarshi Patel surprised Raghu and Rajiv even more when he revealed that he is married. What made it even more interesting was that his wife's name is Devashri, which sounds very similar to his own name. The unexpected reveal left the brothers shocked. view comments 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
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Viral Roadies contestant Devarshi Patel meets Raghu-Rajiv after 16 years, recreates hilarious audition: ‘I am married now, work as inspirational comedian'
Remember Devarshi Patel from Roadies? The 2009 contestant, now a comedian, recently reunited with Raghu and Rajiv. The trio recreated some parts of their iconic audition, taking fans back to the good old days. Devarshi recently appeared on Raghu and Rajiv's YouTube channel. Unlike his audition days, Devarshi seemed energetic, expressing excitement in meeting the twin brothers after 16 long years. Devarshi looked at his watch and said, 'Its 8:30 pm, so I won't say good evening.' Devarshi's energy left Raghu and Rajiv in splits. They said, 'Tu bilkul bhi change nahi hua (You haven't changed at all).' During his Roadies audition, Devarshi had looked at his watch. Raghu and Rajiv then recalled Devarshi's statement from the original audition, where he said, 'If I borrow a pen from someone, I know for a fact that the person will remember me even after two years of that incident.' As they walked down memory lane, Devarshi surprised them by gifting a customised pen with his wife's name. With a smile on his face, he said, 'I am now married.' This surprised Raghu and Rajiv, who asked Devarshi with a laugh, 'Kaise, kyu (How and why?)' He then revealed his wife's name is Devashri. He added, '(Devar)shi and (Deva)shri is a great combination.' ALSO READ | Twinkle Khanna has a saucy reaction to watching cricket with Akshay Kumar: '22 men chasing a ball to prove they have two' Devarshi then shared updates about his life. He said, 'I have been awesome. I have recently launched a new brand. Now, I am an inspirational comedian.' The term inspirational comedian left Raghu and Rajiv confused. Devarshi explained to them, 'I will tell you. Across the globe, there are a lot of inspirational speakers. Inspirational speaking is good. Now, when I talk about comedians, what I have observed till now is that either they abuse and tend to be cool or they put someone down. But, I am different. I am an inspirational comedian. I can inspire you and also get you LOL (laugh out loud).' Rajiv said, 'I am getting a flashback.' Looking back at his audition, Devarshi said, 'When Raghu asked me about dancing, I said, 'I am overweight so dancing won't look good.'' Devarshi, however, worked on that skill and said, 'Now, I am awesome at dancing. Can you please play some music? I can dance.' ALSO READ | Maalik box office collection day 5: Rajkummar Rao's latest trails Stree 2 by Rs 160 crore at the same stage Rajiv wasn't impressed. He said, 'Ap ek number ke raddimandal dancer ho. Never call yourself a good dancer. However, its nice to watch you dance.' He had used a similar line back in 2009 after hearing him sing. They then mocked his career as an 'inspirational comedian,' Rajiv said, 'Iska inspirational comedy ka quote hai 'Trying is the first step to failure'.' Devarshi then explained the logic behind it. He said, 'I wanted to get selected in Roadies. If I had only thought that I should try, I would have failed. But, the spirit is… 'I will do whatever it takes to get selected.' I stood in the audition line for about 8 hours without food. Today, I feel blessed that I did that and I am here. I thank God it was all worth it.' Raghu and Rajiv then shared the pros and cons of him participating in the reality show. They said, 'It's a known fact that you received both attention and hate post Roadies. A lot of people must have mocked you.' Devarshi quickly said, 'I have one word for my haters, ignorance. I don't pay attention to them.' When asked if he ever felt bad about all the trolling, Devarshi said, 'No. Never ever.' Devarshi, who once confessed that he was lonely and had one-sided affection for a doctor, now shared that he is happily married. 'My wife is very supportive. She goes out of the way to do things for me. She is least bothered about monetary things. And I think she likes me for who I am. She often tells me, 'You are a good human being.'' Towards the end of the video, Raghu confessed, 'Before meeting you after all these years, I was wondering 'How much you must have changed in life'. But it seems like you are changed and not changed at the same time. You are the same person, but I believe wiser version of yourself.' Raghu added, 'Back then when you said that people will remember you even two years after lending their pen to you… people might have laughed at it then, but when it turns out to be true. The person realises that you were not bluffing. We then thought it was very weird of you to say that, but it is not weird when the person is you.' Their video prompted several reactions from Roadies fans, who flooded their YouTube comments section with their excitement. A user wrote, 'A splash of nostalgia for all those who were die-hard old school Roadies fan and never missed a single audition episode. I've seen the original audition video about a hundred times and it's a real treat to see that they recreated it efficiently.' Another user wrote, 'When Raghu said – he was right about not being able to forget him even after 17 years — he was right… Pen manga vi nahi par yaad reh gaya .. awesome.' Other comments read, 'Devarshi's Roadies interview is one of the fav parts of my childhood', 'Loved it. It's a humble request please keep making such episodes in the similiar format. In the age of podcasts, we want to have Raghu & Rajiv in this format where the duo creates the magic,' and, 'Oh man what a nostalgia. Roadies 2008 was something else entirely.'
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Roadies XX fame Shubhangi Jaiswal to be seen in Splitsvilla X6? Exclusive
Reality TV fans may be in for an exciting surprise, as buzz builds around Roadies: Double Cross contestant Shubhangi Jaiswal possibly entering Splitsvilla X6. Known for her dynamic personality, strong opinions, and authentic approach, Shubhangi made a solid impression during her Roadies XX journey—despite an early exit. Speaking exclusively to Times of India TV, Shubhangi hinted at what's next: 'Roadies Double Cross may have cut my journey short, but it fueled my hunger for more. Next up: electrifying performances, fresh collaborations, and dancing my way to success. Splits might present a different side as an add-on to my story.' Her Roadies stint was marked not just by her resilience and game strategy but also by her warm equation with fellow contestant Elvish Yadav. Despite being competitors, the two struck up a strong friendship, often seen supporting each other through the show's emotional highs and lows. Their camaraderie continues off-screen as well, with frequent fun interactions on social media. While the makers of Splitsvilla have not officially confirmed her participation, fans are already excited at the possibility of seeing a bolder, more romantic side of Shubhangi. If the rumors prove true, Splitsvilla X6 could be her chance to rewrite her reality TV narrative. Outside of TV, Shubhangi is also making waves online. She recently launched her own YouTube series, Shubh Shubh Bolo!, where she shares personal reflections, opinions, and slice-of-life moments. The show has started to attract a loyal digital following, showcasing yet another dimension of her evolving personality. With a loyal fanbase, Shubhangi Jaiswal seems poised for another big move—and Splitsvilla could be the perfect stage.
