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India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Smriti Irani shares Miss India connection with Gauri Pradhan ahead of Kyunki 2
The iconic show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' is all set to return with its second season on July 29. The actor-politician Smriti Irani, who reprises her role as the beloved Tulsi Virani in the reboot, recently shared a fun throwback about her co-star Gauri Pradhan. She revealed that their bond goes back to before the show, long before they played saas and bahu on re-shared a post by Gauri on Instagram Story and shared a fun fact from their early days. Her caption read, "An association going back to 1998. How many knew that @gpradhan and I were Miss India finalists together in the same batch only to becoming Saas Bahu in Kyunki. (sic)"Take a look at the photo: On July 25, Gauri Pradhan, who returns as Nandini Virani, posted behind-the-scenes photo with her real-life husband and co-star Hiten Tejwani, alongside Smriti Irani. The picture gave fans a glimpse into the new season and stirred up Irani is thrilled about the return of her iconic show 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'. In an exclusive chat with Aaj Tak, sister channel of India Today, she spoke about the show's huge cultural influence and how it became a turning point in Indian recalled how the team behind the daily soap changed the way people watched prime-time TV and also provided opportunities and livelihoods to many, including Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay (Mihir Virani) will reunite after 12 years, the upcoming season promises classic characters with new-age storytelling.- Ends
Filipino Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Filipino Times
Kylie Verzosa acquires villa in Italy with friends
Beauty queen-turned-actress Kylie Verzosa has acquired a property in Italy with her friends. Verzosa revealed the purchase through an Instagram Story post, sharing photos of the newly acquired house located in Puglia, a region in southern Italy. 'Bought a house in Italy… She's finally ours,' she wrote, referring to the property named Villa Sogno or 'dream villa.' The villa, designed in traditional Puglian architectural style, features a stone façade, a central courtyard, landscaped gardens, and a turquoise pool. Its interiors blend rustic and modern elements, including arched windows, barrel-vaulted ceilings, a wooden farmhouse table, wicker chairs, and a four-poster bed with a copper bathtub. One of Verzosa's co-owners, Danish musician Tomas Barfod, gave a closer look at the property through photos on his Instagram page. The acquisition follows Verzosa's business debut last year, when she launched her shapewear clothing line.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bollywood Mourns Hulk Hogan: Varun Dhawan & Arjun Kapoor Pay Tribute to a Legend
WWE icon Hulk Hogan passed away at 71 after a sudden cardiac arrest at his Florida home, confirmed by WWE and local authorities .Tributes poured in from across the globe—among them Bollywood stars Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor, who shared heartfelt Instagram Story messages:Varun wrote, 'You inspired an entire generation, Hulkster. RIP.' Arjun shared, 'A part of my childhood just went with you Hulkster… thank you for the memories.' His death has triggered grief across entertainment and sports communities, including heartfelt tributes from Rocky III's Sylvester Stallone and fellow wrestling legends .
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Shardul Thakur's lift selfie with wife Mittali turns heads ahead of 4th England vs India Test
With the cricket world fixated on the high-stakes fourth Test in Manchester, Shardul Thakur briefly shifted the spotlight to something far less stressful: a quiet, stylish moment with his wife, Mittali Parulkar. On Sunday, July 20, Mittali posted a mirror selfie of the two inside a lift—a shot that instantly caught fans' attention online. Casual, candid, and completely unbothered by match-day pressure, the image offered a slice of normalcy from a player often seen under stadium lights. Style check: Denim, neutrals, and romance Without the filters or overproduced reels, Shardul and Mittali created a classic Instagram Story post that worked because it didn't try too hard. Shardul sported a beige tee and white pants, while Mittali paired a crisp white dress with a denim jacket. The Story had no captions or hashtags and just revealed the couple's relaxed smiles, clean style, and love for one another. It felt spontaneous, which only made it more shareable. For fans scrolling through intense pre-match chatter, the quiet couple of moments stood out like a boundary in a maiden over. From long-term love to low-key fame Their relationship began years before cricket cameras followed Shardul around. The two met in school, got engaged in 2021, and married in 2023. Mittali, now a successful baker and founder of All Jazz Bakery, has also earned a following of her own. With her growing brand and calm online presence, she's quickly becoming one of Indian cricket's most recognized off-field personalities, and this selfie only fired up that rise. Meanwhile, in the current Test, Thakur was named in India's XI for the ongoing Test and closed Day 1 unbeaten on 19, alongside Jadeja, as India posted 264/4.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Ahaan Panday denied Chunky Panday link—His 2017 remark resurfaces amidst 'Saiyaara' buzz
has quickly become Bollywood's newest buzzword with the release of his debut film, Saiyaara. Among the latest wave of star kids entering the industry, Ahaan is being widely seen as the next big thing. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Carrying forward the legacy of his uncle Chunky Panday and cousin , Ahaan seems poised to carve a distinct niche for himself in the Hindi film industry. Amid the growing excitement around his launch, an old statement from Ahaan has resurfaced online, stirring curiosity. Back in 2017, during an Instagram Live session, the then 19-year-old reportedly distanced himself from any association with Chunky Panday. According to SpotboyE, when asked about his uncle, Ahaan said, 'It's funny that my surname is Panday, but I'm nowhere connected to him. My dad is Aloke Sharad Panday, and that's the only Panday connection I have. I have established myself in B-town through my popularity.' The comment raised eyebrows, considering his father, popularly known as Chikki Panday, is Chunky Panday's younger brother—making Ahaan his nephew. While it's unclear whether the remark stemmed from a private family issue or a desire to assert independence, the Panday family appears united today. In fact, they have rallied around Ahaan with full force, both online and offline, to support his debut. Chunky Panday recently posted an Instagram picture showing himself alongside Ananya and Ahaan while making a humorous statement about Bollywood family dynasties by writing, "In a world of Kapoors and Khans, Pandays came out of syllabus." The veteran actor used his Instagram Story platform to post the picture while mocking the established Bollywood family traditions through his message. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Saiyaara's premiere event featured Chunky Panday attending with his wife Panday by his side. When asked about the film by the paparazzi Chunky expressed his pride by saying "Very good, best. Blockbuster." Ahaan's extended family members including Ananya Panday, Deanne Panday, and Alanna Panday actively promote the film through social media posts with positive reviews and emotional messages. The Pandays have made maximum efforts to guarantee Ahaan's debut receives outstanding success and the results indicate positive progress.
