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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Smriti Irani Reacts To Kyunki's High TRP: ‘We Have Set The Benchmark'
Last Updated: Smriti Irani celebrates Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2's high TRP, saying they've set the benchmark and have no competition but themselves after 25 years. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 aired last week on Star Plus, and with just a week of its premiere, it has beaten many and taken a mind-blowing start with a TRP of 2.3 in its first week, while the first episode TRP was 2.5. The show has reportedly defeated the famous Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah and Rupali Ganguly's Anupamaa in the TRP race, and now, with the audience giving love to the show, Smriti has reacted to the high TRP. Recently, during an interview with Filmibeat, when Smriti Irani was asked about feeling pressure regarding TRP, the actress-politician said, 'I think we have set the benchmark. So, there's nobody else to compete with but us. But I also understand that when we began the show (25 years ago), there was no social media, there was no OTT, there was no fragmented audience, we had no PR, we had no hoarding, we had no Instagram to tell our viewers what is upcoming or who is in the cast. Nobody had any followers anywhere. So, to have our hands tied behind and still manage to give such an excellent product, for that time, was historical." 'Today's history has been created because there are no shows that can come back after 25 years and still be successful with the same cast, with the same production house, on the same network. So, I think we have managed to recreate history. For us today, we are free from the pressures of revenue or numbers because we have already proven our mark," she added. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2: Star Cast and Episodes The new season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi premiered on small screens on Star Plus on July 29 at 10:30 pm. Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures, the daily soap brings back the OG cast, including Smriti Irani, Shakti Anand, Ketki Dave, Hiten Tejwani, Gauri Pradhan, and Amar Upadhyay. Joining them are fresh faces like Shagun Sharma, Aman Gandhi, and Rohit Suchanti. The first season had approximately 1,833 episodes, making it one of the longest-running shows at the time, but Kyunki 2 is said to feature a limited number of episodes. What worked for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot? Leaning heavily on nostalgia, the reboot used the original theme song and brought back iconic characters, aiming to connect with viewers who loved the early 2000s classic. The first episode also paid homage to characters like Baa and Savita Virani. Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot first episode review News18 Showsha rated the show 3 out of 5 stars in its first-episode review of Ektaa Kapoor 's show. An excerpt from our review read: 'It is worth noting that as Ekta Kapoor reintroduces Tulsi and Mihir to the screen, she adds an emotional masterstroke — a beautifully edited video montage featuring their most iconic moments from the original series. This heartfelt compilation plays like a nostalgic rewind, capturing the essence of their enduring bond, dramatic highs, and tear-jerking lows. It's a deliberate and touching reminder of why these characters became household names in the first place." 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.
India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bigg Boss 19 contestants list: Shailesh Lodha, Gaurav Khanna, Mr. Faisu, Apurva Mukhija among probable names, check final list
The most controversial show of the small screen, hosted by Salman Khan, 'Bigg Boss' is all set to knock on every home once again with its 19th season. Fans are always curious about who will be the contestants in the show, and this time too, it is the same. However, despite all the speculations, the final contestants are known only on the day the show premieres. But there is already a buzz about it, and this time too it is the same. It is reported that a few weeks before the show started, the makers approached more than 45 celebrities. Let's know whose names are included in the final list that has come out. When is Bigg Boss 19 airing? There was news about this show starting from 24th August that this time there will be no social media influencer. Now, the news is that the makers have had to contact some content creators to join 'Bigg Boss 19'. Now, a surprising name has been included in this list, and he is Shailesh Lodha, who has left 'Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma'. At the same time, there is news that Payal Dhare, i.e., Payal Gaming, famous on social media, has also been approached. Shailesh Lodha in Bigg Boss 19? Shailesh Lodha has received many offers to join 'Bigg Boss' since leaving 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma' in the year 2022. Although Shailesh had earlier said that he was not interested in such shows, now it is believed that he has changed his mind. It is reported that he was recently approached for 'Bigg Boss 19'. However, there is no confirmed information about whether he has accepted this offer or not. Rapper Raftaar part of BB19? OG Raftaar, who has made a name for himself in the world of rap music, is also being considered as a contestant for 'Bigg Boss 19'. 'News 18' has reported, quoting sources, that the makers have sent an offer to Raftaar. Singer and rapper Raftaar was also seen in Karan Johar's reality show 'The Traitors' recently. Payal Dhare aka Payal Gaming Social media influencer Payal Dhare is fondly known as Payal Gaming. Payal has more than 4 million fans on Instagram. It is being said that she was also contacted. Payal has worked with Rohit Sharma, Chaitanya Akkineni, and Sonakshi Sinha for her gaming skills. Gurcharan Singh This year, the names of many old actors of 'Tarak Mehta' have come up for the show 'Bigg Boss 19', including Sodhi i.e. Gurcharan Singh . Let us remind you that Gurcharan was in the news in 2024 when he disappeared from his house in Delhi for almost a month. Mr Faisu Another name in this list is social media influencer Mr. Faisu. Faisal was last seen as a finalist in Celebrity MasterChef Season 1. Mr. Faisu, who was also in the news for his breakup rumors with Jannat Zubair, is being discussed a lot. Singer Shriram Chandra Singer Sriram Chandra, who won Indian Idol in 2010, appeared in 'Bigg Boss Telugu Season 5'. He also appeared in 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11'. Now, Sriram is reportedly one of the confirmed contestants of 'Bigg Boss 19'. Dhanashree Verma Social media influencer and cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal's ex-wife Dhanashree Verma was last seen in Rajkummar Rao and Vamika Gabbi's film 'Bhool Chook Maaf'. Dhanashree was also a finalist of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11' and now it is being said that she is almost a confirmed contestant of 'Bigg Boss 19'. Gaurav Khanna 'Anupamaa' fame Gaurav Khanna's name is also included in this. He won the first season of Celebrity MasterChef. It is reported that Gaurav is in talks for 'Bigg Boss 19'. Apoorva Mukhija The name of social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija has also come up. Apoorva, who was in the news for 'India's Got Latent', is considered to be another confirmed contestant of 'Bigg Boss 19'. Hunar Gandhi There is also a buzz about Hunar Gandhi, who started her career with 'Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki' in 2007. After working in the mythological show 'Veer Hanuman' in 2024, Hunar will now be seen in reality shows as well. It is reported that she has also been confirmed for 'Bigg Boss 19'. Amaal Malik Amaal has been surrounded by many controversies earlier this year. It is being said that the makers had also approached Amaal Malik for this show. From announcing his separation from his family on social media to making shocking claims and allegations in a podcast, Amaal has been in the headlines continuously.
News18
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Jennifer Mistry On Disha Vakani's Exit From ‘Taarak Mehta…': ‘Inhone Uske Haath Pair Jode Par…'
Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal reveals Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah makers begged Disha Vakani to return, but she refused. Disha's exit remains a hot topic. Disha Vakani's return to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is currently the most talked-about question. However, there has been no update on this, and now Jennifer Mistry Bansiwal, who played Roshan's role in the show, has spoken about Disha aka Dayaben's exit from the show and shared that the makers actually begged her to come back, but she didn't. In conversation with Pinkvilla, Jennifer shared that she had begged Asit and his team not to replace her when she was pregnant, but they didn't listen to her, and now, when they are asking Disha to return, she isn't. 'Main haath pair jod rahi thi meri pregnancy ke time ki mujhe vaapis aana hai. In log Disha ke saamne haath pair jod rahe the. Inhone itne time tak uske haath pair jode hai. Disha ki delivery ke baad, sab kuch ke baad, itne haath pair jode hai, woh nahi aayi toh nahi aayi (I was begging during my pregnancy that I want to return. The makers were begging Disha to return. They pleaded with her after her delivery, but she didn't)," the actress shared. When asked if a toxic culture made Disha quit the show, Jennifer revealed, 'Usko seedhi chadhna mana tha toh uske liye stretcher jaisa tha, uspe bitha ke upar le jaate the. Kyunki upar shoot karna rehta tha kisi ek interior mein. (She was not allowed to climb stairs. There was a stretcher-like thing, and she was made to sit on that, and then she was taken upstairs whenever they wanted to shoot in an interior)." Jennifer also added that Disha Vakani was quite a private person, so if she had disagreements with the makers, they would not have known. Mistry mentioned that Disha always wanted to get married, have children, and stay home with her family. About Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah has been running successfully for 17 years now. However, over the years, several actors have left the show. Among them are Disha Vakani, Jheel Mehta, Bhavya Gandhi, Raj Anadkat, Palak Sindhwani, Gurucharan Singh Sodhi, and Neha Mehta — all of whom are no longer part of TMKOC. 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.
