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Popular actress Aalisha Panwar is gearing up to star in the new web series “Vinny Ki Kitaab.” She expressed her excitement about wearing a variety of colorful chiffon sarees in the show, stating that it has always been her dream to don ‘heroine-style’ looks.

Plot Overview

The narrative follows a small-town woman who writes about her desires, unknowingly setting off a profound transformation in her life. As she grapples with themes of desire, dignity, and reclaiming her voice, she learns that real change starts from within.

In “Vinny Ki Kitaab,” Aalisha captures the essence of her character, Sridevi, reminiscent of the iconic film Chandni while shooting in colorful sarees against stunning valley backdrops.

Aalisha’s Experience

Sharing her shooting experience, Aalisha remarked, “I always wanted to shoot in a valley like this. When I heard about the script and the location of the shoot, trust me, I was super excited.”

She has shot several scenes in Himachal Pradesh, particularly in Kasol. “The entire experience was beautiful. I got to wear so many colorful chiffon sarees; it was always my dream to wear those classic ‘heroine-style’ looks, and Vinny Ki Kitaab made that dream come true,” she added.

Diving into Vinny’s World

Discussing her character, she revealed, “This show is about Vinny, who writes intimate stories from her fantasies. However, the betrayal by her husband and close friend marks a shocking turning point in her life.”

“What begins as a tale of a lonely housewife suddenly facing abandonment transforms into the emergence of a bold, popular writer. It unfolds as a journey of passion, power, and a complete reinvention fueled by unapologetic self-discovery.”

The series is set to premiere on December 11, 2025, exclusively on Hungama OTT.

Singer Rita Ora, who gained fame after being signed by rapper Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2009, expresses her desire to pursue more opportunities beyond just music.

The 35-year-old artist skyrocketed to global stardom in 2012 with hit singles like “R.I.P.” and “How We Do (Party).” She has since taken on significant acting roles, portraying Mia, Christian Grey’s sister, in the “Fifty Shades of Grey” films, and has also made her mark on television as a judge on “The Masked Singer.”

Embracing Diversity in Career

Speaking at The Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, she shared her thoughts with the Daily Mail, saying, “They tend to limit themselves as just one category, and you don’t really need to do that. I see myself as an amateur every day as I’m constantly learning. You should never walk into the room thinking you don’t have power, as you do.”

With her mother, Vera Sahatciu, being her greatest inspiration, Ora believes that if other artists can branch out into various projects—like Madonna transitioning into acting—she can do the same.

Breaking Boundaries Together

The “Hot Right Now” hitmaker remarked, “There are so many women for different reasons, like Madonna in music, Blondie, and even Cher. They are people who have done more than one thing, and that’s exactly what I love to do. So it’s awesome to see these boundaries being broken.”

Ora aspires to empower future generations. She stated, “I can talk about events like this for hours. In a nutshell, there are so many moments we’ve seen as women, from equal pay to being shy to talk about menopause to everything we hold as women.”

She emphasized the importance of support among women, saying, “It’s almost as if it’s being questioned, and it’s like, why is it even something that is discussed with women being in the same room supporting one another? I think it should just be a thing and be natural and normal, and I don’t see a world without it. I’m very lucky to say I’m embracing that kind of energy, and I want to keep that going for future generations.”

Popular television actress Drashti Dhami is back in action, and she is leaving no stone unturned to achieve that perfect physique.

Intense Workout Sessions

The ‘Dill Mill Gayye’ star took to her official Instagram handle to share a motivational video showcasing her workout sessions from the week. The video included a variety of exercises such as lifting weights, strength training, lunges, and other intense workouts. Drashti captioned the post, “Back in action,” accompanied by a weightlifting emoji.

Social Media Updates

Drashti is known for frequently updating her fans about her daily life on social media. Back in September, as her best friend Sanaya Irani celebrated her birthday, Drashti shared a heartfelt belated birthday wish.

She uploaded a fun video of herself and Sanaya giving a hilarious twist to the song ‘Waka Waka’ by Shakira.

Her heartfelt message read: “Happy birthday, baby! (Firecracker emoji) A little late on the ‘gram wishes, but new mom life is a whirlwind (Laughing with tears emoji). Amidst all the diaper changes & sleepless nights, you still bring the laughter & crazy vibes & still are the best masi. You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me, & I hope I’m just as lucky in your world (Fingers crossed emoji). Thanks for being you & always being my rock. Here’s to endless adventures, mad times & forever love (Beating heart emoji). Love you, baby (Cake emoji). (sic)”

Friendship and Parenthood

In response, Sanaya commented, “Well, I was late to the party too, so it only makes sense. Love you and Leela forever and ever, and may the madness continue for all our future lifetimes.”

Drashti and her husband, Neeraj Khemka, welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Leela, on October 22, 2024. Drashti’s social media feed is filled with precious moments featuring her baby girl.

Actress Ayushi Khurana, who plays the role of Reet in the television show ‘Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile,’ is experiencing a unique coincidence for the second time in her life.

Last year, she tied the knot on December 6, and just a week later, her character also got married in the show. Now, as she celebrates her first wedding anniversary, Ayushi finds herself stepping into another wedding sequence on-screen.

### An Upcoming High-Velocity Phase

In the upcoming episodes, viewers can expect long-hidden secrets connected to Reet, Raghav, and Bua Ji to emerge. This dramatic revelation promises to bring intense moments, marking a significant turning point in the show’s narrative.

### Ayushi’s Reflection on the Coincidence

Ayushi remarked, “It’s such a beautiful coincidence that my real wedding and my reel wedding in ‘Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile’ have aligned not once, but twice. Last year, on December 6, I got married in real life, and about a week later, my character also tied the knot on the show. Now, as I celebrate my first wedding anniversary on December 6, I’m once again stepping into a wedding sequence for the show. It feels surreal, almost like reliving those precious moments all over again.”

### Emotional Moments Ahead

She went on to discuss the upcoming twist, highlighting it as one of the biggest turning points in the series. “It’s going to be an incredibly emotional moment for the fans, as the upcoming track is something they’ve been eagerly waiting for. The long-buried secrets from the past will finally come out, and Reet and Raghav’s wedding track will unfold with such intense drama that it’s sure to leave viewers stunned. Shooting these scenes has been both challenging and heartfelt, and I feel truly blessed to bring these powerful emotions to life for our audience.”

‘Jaane Anjaane Hum Mile’ airs on Zee TV.

Television actress Dipika Kakar has candidly shared one of the most vulnerable experiences of her life. She recounted the day she broke down at the thought of a possible cancer diagnosis, revealing that her only prayer was to return to good health for her son, Ruhaan.

In a heartfelt conversation with her husband, Shoaib Ibrahim, on actress Rashami Desai’s podcast “Rashami Ke Dil Se Dil Tak,” the couple discussed their journey from co-stars to life partners, including the challenges Dipika faced during her cancer scare.

A Heartfelt Moment

Dipika recalled a particular experience: “That was the first time that I sat in the car and I had to give Ruhaan to my mother as he was crying so much because I couldn’t feed him. And I just broke down. At that moment, a prayer came from my heart that if it’s cancer, I don’t have a complaint. I just want to get better. I know you will make me better. And then we both broke down there.”

She emphasized how terrifying the word ‘cancer’ can be. “If anyone is told that they have cancer, something breaks inside them. So that’s why Shoaib and I did all the crying in that lobby. We both hugged each other and cried there. But after that, we both decided that we wouldn’t cry anymore.”

Resilience and Love

Dipika expressed her resolve during that challenging period: “Honestly, I have no complaints about not looking good or gaining weight or whether my hair will fall out. Throughout all of this, I always told him that I just want to come back fine and be here for Ruhaan.”

Reflecting on her romance with Shoaib, she shared how their relationship blossomed through music: “We both would spend the whole day chatting with each other through songs. In the morning, I would get a line from a song from Shoaib, then I would think a little and reply with a line from a song as well. So songs have been a very prominent part of our relationship.”

Memorable Moments

Recalling her time on Bigg Boss, Dipika credited Shoaib and her sister Saba for helping her grow her Instagram following from under 1 million during her stint on the show. She fondly remembered the family week when Shoaib wrote a beautiful poem for her: “When Shoaib had come to the Bigg Boss house, he had written a beautiful poem for me. I started writing when Shoaib came into my life.”

As she reminisced, she recounted narrating her poems to other contestants’ family members, and just as she finished her last verse, she heard Shoaib’s voice. She aptly described their connection, quoting his line, “Baat use ki hoti hai jisme koi baat hot hai.”

A Comedic Touch

To lighten the mood, Shoaib humorously shared his fear of flying, a fear that manifested during a post-Nach Baliye trip to Goa. He remembered their first business class flight amid the heavy July rains. The turbulence was so severe that glasses slid across the plane, causing it to hover in the clouds for over 1.5 hours without landing.

Shoaib vividly described his panic, gripping his seatbelt tightly and praying throughout the ordeal. What amused him was that, in the midst of his anxiety, a couple in the next seat was openly expressing their love, enjoying their romantic moment despite the shaky situation.

Malti Chahar has been evicted from the ‘Bigg Boss 19’ house. In an exclusive chat after her exit, she discussed her relationship with one of the finalists, Pranit More.

Friendship with Pranit

When asked about her comfort level with Pranit, Malti clarified that they are simply good friends. “You saw us for twenty-four hours. When I wasn’t feeling well, he took care of me; when he wasn’t well, I cooked for him,” she explained.

She highlighted their shared personality traits, including empathy and a sense of humour. “He’s empathetic, and I’m empathetic too, so we connected. He has a great sense of humour; I’m funny as well. When two funny people talk, it’s always enjoyable. I liked sharing my stories with him; he liked listening, and we laughed together,” she added.

Clear Boundaries

Malti emphasized, “That’s all it was — a cute friendship. Nothing more. We never discussed any romantic angle. Whatever people liked seeing is their interpretation.”

Pranit’s Emotions

Regarding Pranit’s emotional response during her eviction, Malti was asked if she thinks his feelings ran deeper. “I don’t know about others’ emotions, but what you saw from him was probably real. Ending on that note can make anyone emotional. He must’ve been upset, and that was genuine. But I don’t want to judge him. Maybe my perspective will change after some time,” she replied.

Who Deserves to Win?

When discussing who she thinks deserves to lift the trophy, Malti stated, “If someone had played an entirely ethical game, I would have taken their name. But I don’t have a personal favourite. I’m neutral. All five finalists are equal for me. Whoever the audience chooses deserves to win, and I will accept that gracefully.”

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi recently shared a heartwarming moment with Vikrant Massey on social media.

In a delightful photograph that appeared in her gallery, Vikrant lovingly placed his hand on Shabana’s shoulders, both of them showcasing their infectious smiles for the camera. Shabana captioned the image, “Such a lovely moment with #Vikrant Massey captured turned up on my phone (sic).”

Looking graceful in a saree, Shabana paired beautifully with Vikrant, who posed in a cream shirt, brown trousers, and a matching tie.

On Wednesday, Shabana delighted her followers with a fun video of a lively gathering with her girl gang. The clip featured her besties—Divya Dutta, Vidya Balan, Sandhya Mridul, Tanvi Azmi, and Shahana Goswami—dancing joyously at a party. Although she was not in the video, Shabana mentioned that it’s never a dull moment when her friends are around.

“Never a dull moment when my Gurlz gang get together. Love you all, and thank you for enriching my life, and that goes for all the ones who are a part of this group but not in the photo,” she wrote in the video’s caption.

The group often enjoys such fun get-togethers. During Diwali this year, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vidya Balan, Dia Mirza, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Shahana Goswami, Divya Dutta, and Tannishtha Chatterjee celebrated together, accompanied by Shabana’s husband and veteran writer Javed Akhtar.

Sharing a group selfie from this gathering, Shabana wrote, “Happy Diwali gathering of the Dher Saara Pyar gang to celebrate #Tiger Tan’s indomitable spirit and her glorious Busan award (sic).” She also expressed, “Urmila Matondkar and Sandhya Mridul, we missed you a lot (sic).”

In her post, she thanked Anu for the delicious food, particularly the Tender Coconut Panna Cotta, which Javed has humorously nicknamed “Tenco.” She tagged several friends in the photo, ensuring they were part of the celebratory moment.

Actor Dayanand Shetty, popularly known as Daya, is set to showcase his versatility as a “manny” in the upcoming series “Single Papa.” He expresses excitement about playing a character filled with warmth and love.

About the Character

Dayanand portrays Parbat Singh, who will care for Gaurav Gehlot’s soon-to-be-adopted son, Amul. He shares, “He’s a character unlike anything I’ve played so far. It’s very special to be able to play a character with so much warmth and love.”

He emphasizes that his role “captures the idea that gender should never limit the roles people take on in society.” He elaborates, “Women can be caretakers and CEOs. Men can be crime-solving detectives and be your child’s nanny. Parbat doesn’t care what people think; he knows how to do his job, and he does it better than anyone else around, and he prides himself on it.”

Star-Studded Cast and Storyline

“Single Papa” features an impressive cast, including Manoj Pahwa, Kunal Kemmu, Prajakta Koli, Neha Dhupia, and Ayesha Raza Mishra. The series follows Gaurav Gehlot, a lovable man-child whose emotional maturity can best be described as a “work in progress.”

His unexpected decision to adopt a baby right after his divorce shocks his family, leading them to briefly consider rebooting him. The series promises unprecedented kalesh as the Gehlots scramble to understand how a man who still misplaces his socks plans to raise a child.

Premiere Date

“Single Papa” is set to premiere on December 12 on Netflix.

Daya’s Career Highlights

Dayanand is well-known for his role as Senior Inspector Daya in India’s longest-running television police procedural, CID, and was inducted into the Gold Awards Hall of Fame in 2018.

In films, he was recently seen in “Singham Again,” directed by Rohit Shetty. This film boasts a stellar cast, including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff. It marks the fifth installment of Shetty’s Cop Universe franchise.

Comedian-actor Kapil Sharma recently showcased his singing talent alongside renowned singer Shreya Ghoshal, celebrating the moment by humorously declaring himself the “winner of Indian Idol.”

Kapil expressed his admiration for Shreya’s brilliance, saying, “Indian Idol toh Saalon se chal raha hai, lekin Shreya ji, aap gaye toh noor aa gaya hain.”

The atmosphere was electric as Kapil joined Shreya for a beautiful rendition of the classic duet “Tum Aa Gaye Ho, Noor Aa Gaya Hai” from the 1975 film “Aandhi,” which starred Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen, directed by Gulzar.

Sharing his excitement, Kapil stated that singing with Shreya felt like a dream come true. He conveyed how special the duet was for him, admitting it had “absolutely made his day.” Adding a humorous touch, he quipped that performing with Shreya officially made him the winner of Indian Idol.

Speaking about “Aandhi,” the film was rumored to be based on the life of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her relationship with her estranged husband. However, its inspiration came more from the appearances of Tarkeshwari Sinha and Indira Gandhi than anything else. The story revolves around a chance meeting of an estranged couple years after their separation, as Aarti Devi, now a leading politician, finds herself at the hotel run by her husband during an election campaign.

Currently, Kapil is focused on promoting his film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, which promises to deliver an even more vibrant, multicultural marital chaos.

Directed by Anukalp Goswami, the film is produced by Ratan Jain, Ganesh Jain, and Abbas-Mustan under Venus Worldwide Entertainment in collaboration with Abbas Mustan Film Production.

Set to hit theatres on 12th December 2025, the trailer of Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 offers a glimpse of an entertaining mix of drama, emotions, crisp punchlines, chaos, beauty, glamour, and top-notch comedy.

Alongside Kapil, the film features actors Manjot Singh, Tridha Choudhury, Hina Waria, Parul Gulati, and Ayesha Khan in pivotal roles. Supporting cast includes Gashmeer Mahajani, Saurabh Goyal, Pallavi Ajay, Kuldeep Sareen, and Hardika Sharma.

For more of Kapil’s antics, catch his show airing on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.

Gulshan Devaiah has been on a roll with his back-to-back projects, reaffirming his acting prowess time and again. The actor is as bold and strong in real life as he is in reel life.

Challenging Projects

Gulshan consistently chooses roles that push his boundaries as an actor, which has helped him sustain a successful career in the entertainment industry for almost 15 years.

Changing Landscape of Casting

With the social media landscape evolving rapidly, one might wonder if the casting dynamics have shifted as well. When asked about this, Gulshan candidly remarked, “I don’t give a shit. It’s a trend. Is it valid? Does it have any real merit? I don’t know.” He expressed uncertainty about whether followers translate into ticket sales, stating, “But somebody who knows better than me is taking these decisions, and maybe they think it’s a good idea to hire someone based on that.” He added that some of those individuals are indeed good actors and emphasized his belief that everyone should find their own path.

On Authenticity

Using his own social media presence as an example, he pointed out, “Now open my social media and see how many followers I have. I don’t even have 300K. Yet, I am getting work.” When asked if he feels pressure to keep up with social media trends, he stated, “No, I am not taking that pressure. People are making reels and trending content — that’s up to them. It’s not up to my management. It’s not even up to the audience or my fans. It’s only up to me. If they like me and follow my work, it’s because I am the way I am. If I suddenly start changing for social media and become someone else, then I won’t be myself. My authentic self — that’s what matters to me!”

Recent Work and Reception

Currently, Gulshan is receiving great feedback for his recently released show, The Perfect Family, which features National Crush Girija Oak alongside him. The series addresses the mental health stigma prevalent in nearly every Indian household and has been praised for its sensitive storytelling and powerful performances.

In addition to Gulshan and Girija, the cast includes Seema Pahwa and Manoj Pahwa. The show is produced by Pankaj Tripathi and Ajay Rai, with direction by Sachin Pathak.