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Time of India
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anup Jalota reveals he was shocked when Salman Khan welcomed Jasleen Matharu as his ‘romantic' partner on Bigg Boss 12: 'I never spoke to her after the show'
Singer and musician Anup Jalota recently revisited the media frenzy that surrounded his appearance on 'Bigg Boss 12' alongside actress and singer Jasleen Matharu . The duo sparked widespread speculation after they entered the show as an apparent romantic couple, and their notable age difference also stirred discussions online. The singer has now revealed how Jasleen's father convinced him to participate in the show. He was shocked when she introduced him as her love interest during the programme. Anup Jalota was initially hesitant to appear on the show with Jasleen Matharu In an interview with The Lallantop, Jalota opened up about how it all began and how he managed the unexpected storm that followed. He firmly reiterated that their association was never romantic but rather a musical mentorship. He shared that she used to sing well and attended his music classes around five or six times. During that time, she told him that she had been selected for Bigg Boss, and Anup wished her all the best. Anup was shocked when Salman welcomed her as Jasleen's partner 'Aaj jane ki jidd na karo' by Anup Jalota Jalota disclosed that he initially declined Jasleen's proposal to join the reality show with her, but her father played a key role in changing his mind. 'However, there was a condition that you could only enter the show as a 'weird pair' that season. I suggested she take Sukhwinder ji, but she told me he had declined. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Even I said no—I didn't have time, as there were so many concerts. Her father came and convinced me. I said yes, but only on one condition—that we would go as guru and shishya (mentor and student)—and she agreed,' he explained. Things took a shocking turn when the show's narrative adopted a romantic angle, one that even Jalota had not anticipated. He recalled the surprising moment on stage with host Salman Khan. When he entered, Salman welcomed Jasleen as his partner. He told Salman that she was his student, but Jasleen told the Tiger 3 actor that she had been in a relationship with him for three years. Jalota was stunned and wondered whether they did not even know such a basic fact. The singer suspected it might have been orchestrated for dramatic effect. 'I was shocked, but I thought this might be part of the game. Kisi ne toh use yeh padhaaya hoga bolne ke liye. When we were going inside, I asked her about it. Main samajh gaya tha isse kuch game banta hai, ya toh Bigg Boss waalon ne bola hoga, usse ek afwaah uthti hai. I never confronted her. Main samajh gaya tha ki peeche koi khel hua hai, shayad uska use koi faayda hi hoga, and she benefitted,' he added. He learned about the media uproar surrounding his association with Jasleen after his exit from the show. Upon discovering the controversy through a friend, he decided to clear the air by holding a press conference with Jasleen's father, confident that dispelling baseless rumours would be easy since there was no truth to them. Anup did not speak to Jasleen after the show 'We told them that both of us had decided we would perform the kanyadaan at Jasleen's wedding. Ab sawaal konsa rahega poochhne waala? The matter ended there. The doubts disappeared because no one ever saw us together at any parties, watching films, performing on stage, or going on holiday. Everything slowly faded away. Even today, after Bigg Boss, I have never spoken to her. I only speak to her father occasionally,' he concluded.
News18
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Anup Jalota Alleges Bigg Boss 12 Scripted Romance With Jasleen Matharu: 'We Barely Knew Each Other'
Anup Jalota opens up about the Bigg Boss 12 controversy, claiming he was misrepresented as romantically involved with Jasleen Matharu. When veteran singer Anup Jalota entered the Bigg Boss 12 house with Jasleen Matharu in 2018, viewers were left stunned. The duo presented themselves as a romantic couple despite their considerable age gap, causing a stir across social media and television circuits. However, Jalota now reveals that the portrayal was far from the truth and claims he was blindsided by the narrative. In a candid conversation with The Lallantop, Jalota revisited the chaos that followed their infamous reality show entry. 'If you listen to her singing, she's very talented," he said, recalling how Jasleen had initially come to him for singing lessons — only five or six times. 'She once told me she received an offer to participate in Bigg Boss, and I told her it was a great opportunity. She used to dance in groups and sing at the time." Jalota disclosed that he had initially declined to be part of the reality show, but it was Jasleen's father who eventually convinced him. 'There was a condition that you could only enter as a unique pair. I told her to take Sukhwinder ji, but she said he had declined. Even I refused at first — I had too many concerts. Her father came and convinced me. I finally agreed on one condition: we'd go as guru and shishya (teacher and student). She agreed." But when the pair entered the Bigg Boss stage, Jalota was caught completely off-guard. 'I met Salman Khan and introduced her as my student. She sang beautifully. But when Salman asked her if she was my shishya, she suddenly said we had been in a relationship for three years. I thought, 'Yeh kya hogaya? Yeh toh nahi hua tha.' We didn't even know each other that well." Jalota believes the move may have been orchestrated by the makers of the show. 'I was shocked, but I figured this might be part of the game. Someone must have told her to say that — maybe even the Bigg Boss team. I never confronted her. I understood that some game was being played behind the scenes, and maybe she stood to gain from it — and she did," he said. After exiting the house, Jalota wasted no time in addressing the whirlwind of speculation. 'When I came out after one and a half months, there was a storm outside. We were unaware of everything inside. A friend told me what was going on, and I told him not to worry — we'll clear it all up. When the truth is on your side, it's easy to put an end to rumours." He added, 'I called a press conference at my home with Jasleen's father. We both sat down and told the media that we would be doing her kanyadaan (a ritual where the father gives away the bride) at her wedding. After that, there was no question left to ask." Jalota emphasized that after Bigg Boss, he had no further contact with Jasleen. 'No one saw us at parties, watching films, going on vacations, or even performing on stage together. Everything slowly faded away. Even today, I haven't spoken to her since Bigg Boss. I only talk to her father sometimes." The episode remains one of Bigg Boss' most memorable twists — but for Anup Jalota, it was simply a misunderstanding that spiraled out of control. 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
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Shocked' Anup Jalota didn't know Jasleen Matharu would call their relationship ‘romantic' on Bigg Boss 12, admits she benefitted from rumours: ‘Mujhe laga Bigg Boss waalon ne bola hoga…'
Veteran singer Anup Jalota and Jasleen Matharu raised eyebrows after presenting themselves as a romantic couple on Bigg Boss 12. Their significant age gap drew heavy criticism, prompting Jalota to later clarify that their relationship was purely that of a music teacher and student. Jasleen also appeared alongside him in the film Woh Meri Student Hai, directed by her father. In a recent interview, Jalota addressed the Bigg Boss controversy and spoke candidly about his relationship with Jasleen. During a conversation with The Lallantop, the singer shared, 'If you listen to her singing, she is very talented. She used to come to me for singing lessons, around 5-6 times only. She once told me that she received an offer to participate in Bigg Boss. I said that's great, you will earn fame. She used to dance in groups and sing at that time.' Anup Jalota revealed that he initially turned down Jasleen Matharu's offer to participate in the show, but her father convinced him. 'But, there was a condition that you can only come as a weird pair in that season. I asked her to take Sukhwinder ji, but she told me that he had denied. Even I said no, I won't go. I don't have time, there were so many concerts. Her father came and convinced me. I said yes, but only on one condition that we will go as guru and shishya, so she agreed,' he said. ALSO READ | Kishore Kumar initially refused to sing my composition, reveals Anup Jalota: 'He said tum kuchh classical bana doge' On Bigg Boss 12, Jalota was shocked as Matharu mentioned that they were romantically involved since three years. He continued, 'I entered the stage and met Salman Khan. Then, Jasleen was welcomed as my partner. I told him that she is my student. She also sang a song, it was beautiful. When Salman asked if she was my shishya, she said that she had been in a relationship with me for three years. I thought, 'Yeh kya hogaya? Yeh toh nahi hua tha.' We never even knew each other that much.' Anup Jalota assumed that the makers of Bigg Boss might have suggested her to do so. 'I was shocked, but I was thinking that this might be a part of the game, kisi ne toh use yeh padhaaya hoga bolne ke lie. When we were going inside, I asked her about it. Main samajh gaya tha isse kuch game banta hai, ya toh Bigg Boss waalon ne bola hoga, usse ek awfa uthti hai. I never confronted her. Main samajh gaya tha ki peeche koi khel hua hai, shayad uska use koi fayda hi hoga, and she benefitted,' he said. When the veteran singer exited the Bigg Boss house, he held a press conference with Jasleen Matharu's father to clear the air. 'When I came out after one and a half months, bahar toh toofan macha hua tha. We didn't know anything inside. A friend told me what was going on. I asked him not to worry, sab khatam kardenge. Mujhe pata tha jo sach hai hi nahi, use khatam karna bada asaan hota hai. I called a press conference at home with Jasleen's father. We both sat and addressed the media,' he said. 'We told them that both of us have decided that we will do the kanyadaan at Jasleen's wedding. Ab sawaal konsa rehega poochne wala? Baat hi khatam hogayi. The doubts went away because no one saw us together in any party, watching films together, performing on stage, or on any vacations. Everything slowly faded away. Even today, after Bigg Boss, I never spoke to her. I only talk to her father sometimes,' Jalota concluded.
Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow School of Art honours two former graduates
Jasleen Kaur and Hiroaki Kimura were celebrated for their "outstanding contributions" to the fields of fine art, design, and architecture. Jasleen, a 2008 GSA graduate known for her interdisciplinary work centred on cultural memory, diasporic identity, and colonial histories, was awarded the honorary Doctor of Letters. Read more: Glasgow student who lost brother and cared for mum wins award for resilience Hailing from Pollokshields, Jasleen's work is informed by her Sikh upbringing and spans various media including sculpture, installation, and video. The artist and winner of the 2024 Turner Prize expressed her gratitude for the award. She said: "It was unexpected, but a total honour to be awarded the Honorary Doctorate this year, especially as Glasgow and The Glasgow School of Art are such significant places to me. "They are both places that have shaped me, and I think often of how fortunate I am to have had access to free education, which was totally life-changing." Japanese architect and researcher Hiroaki Kimura was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters. Hiroaki, who began his studies of Charles Rennie Mackintosh while studying in Glasgow, has dedicated over four decades to documenting and promoting Mackintosh's work globally. Professor Sally Stewart, head of the Mackintosh School of Architecture, said: "While practising and teaching over the last 40 years, first in Kobe and subsequently at the Kyoto Institute of Technology, Hiroaki has never ceased to be interested in the studies he began as a student here at The Glasgow School of Art, or the opportunities that those studies opened to him." The GSA also celebrated the talents of its students, with Anna Lewis, a graduate of sculpture and environmental art, awarded the 2025 Newbery Medal for her work. Martin Newth, head of the School of Fine Art, said: "Anna creates extraordinary objects that are beautifully and precisely crafted. "She brings the same careful attention to detail to arranging the varied pieces in her evocative and deeply enigmatic installations. "Anna is a wonderful artist whose work is hard to categorise and offers exactly the kind of challenge that makes it so compelling." Other finalists for the Newbery Medal, who each received a Chair's Medal, were Iestyn Howorth from the product design programme, Emelie Christina Fraser from architecture, and Duoduo Lin from the silversmithing and jewellery department. Read more: Brothers graduate together from the same course at UWS Paisley with first-class degrees Professor Penny Macbeth, director and principal of GSA, said: "Today marks a key moment for our graduates as they move forward into the next stage of their creative careers, equipped with skills they have learned during their time here at The Glasgow School of Art and applying them in new roles across the creative sector. 'This year's honorary doctorates are exemplars of the impact and legacy that our global creative network of graduates can make, demonstrating the value of creative education and the importance that creative people can make in setting the pace, in asking challenging questions, and in offering positive solutions. "We are proud to award the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of the outstanding success they have each achieved in their respective fields, expanding their research and creative practices to international significance and acclaim. "Jasleen Kaur is the seventh GSA graduate to win the prestigious Turner Prize. "Her interdisciplinary practice explores how we define ourselves and preserve and challenge our traditions. "Architect and teacher Hiroaki Kimura has made a significant global contribution to research and knowledge related to Mackintosh, through a long and remarkable relationship with the institution that has spanned over 40 years."
Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Man thrown into canal, FIR against 19-yr-old woman, aide
A 19-year-old woman, with the help of a male accomplice, allegedly kidnapped and attacked her former friend before throwing him—unconscious—into a canal in Ludhiana's Jodhan area. The victim, however, miraculously survived after being rescued by local farmers working nearby. Both the accused are currently absconding, and police have launched a manhunt. (HT Photo) The police have booked the accused—Jasleen Kaur of Seeloani village and Balkaran Singh of Jattpura village—for attempted murder, criminal conspiracy, and robbery. Both are currently absconding, and police have launched a manhunt. According to police, the victim, Harkirat Singh, a resident of Tungaheri village, had previously shared a close friendship with Jasleen. The two had studied together at a local school and stayed in contact over social media. However, their relationship soured after Jasleen grew close to Balkaran Singh. On June 18, Jasleen allegedly lured Harkirat to come at a secluded plot near the Abohar Branch Canal in Saholi village. Once he arrived, she persuaded him to sit inside her Swift car. Moments later, Balkaran, who had been hiding nearby, entered the car and allegedly strangled Harkirat with gloved hands, while the duo took away his mobile phone and wallet containing his Aadhaar, PAN, and ATM cards. After beating him unconscious, they dumped him into the canal in an apparent attempt to kill him and fled the scene. Fortunately, two local farmers—Jagpal Singh and Tejpal Singh—who were working in the nearby fields, saw him floating in the water body. They pulled him out in an unconscious state and informed his mother. He was first taken to the civil hospital in Pakhowal and later referred to a hospital in Ludhiana due to the critical nature of his condition. Eyewitnesses said Harkirat was wearing only his pants when rescued, indicating that he was violently attacked. Station house officer (SHO) Sahibmeet Singh of Jodhan police station confirmed the case, stating that FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). 'It appears to be a pre-planned attack. We have raided multiple locations but both accused are absconding. They will be arrested soon and dealt with strictly under the law,' he said.
