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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Bigg Boss 17 fame Abhishek Kumar opens up about how superstar Salman Khan gave him an important advise; says 'he likes me'
Abhishek Kumar rose to fame with his appearance on Bigg Boss 17, and ever since, his career has been on a steady upward direction with no signs of slowing down. After the controversial reality show, Abhisek has been busy working with back-to-back shows in his kitty like Khatron Ke Khiladi, Laughter Chefs season 2 and Tu Aashiki Haii. Recently, in a podcast, Abhishek Kumar shared that at the Bigg Boss 18 wrap-up party, Bollywood star Salman Khan praised him and knew all about what was going on in his life. He also talked about the important advice the Bajrangi Bhaijaan actor gave him. Abhishek said, "Bigg Boss 18 ki party horahi thi, Salman sir unhone mein mujhe bulaya, unhone mujhe bulake aise mujhe hug kiya hua tha aur mera haath pakda tha. Phir unhone kaha look at this guy, when he came to Bigg Boss he was nothing but today he is doing back-to-back shows, earning money. Abhishek tell him, "Khush hai na tu?" Maine bola haan sir khush hoon main... Then he said, abhi isne ek nayi car li hai... kaunsi... Rubicorn. Maine bola sir aapko kaise pata?" (The Bigg Boss 18 party was going on when Salman sir called me over. He hugged me and held my hand. Then he said, 'Look at this guy. When he came to Bigg Boss, he had nothing. And now, he's doing back-to-back shows and earning well.' He turned to me and asked, 'Abhishek, you're happy, right?' I replied, 'Yes sir, I'm happy.' Then he said, 'He's even bought a new car… which one… Rubicon.' I was surprised and asked, 'Sir, how do you know that?'') He added, "I have been a huge fan of Salman Khan since childhood, that person knows everything about my life.. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Fully Loaded 4 BHK apts for 4.49 Cr(All Incl)* in Sec 104 ATS Triumph, Gurgaon Book Now Undo Main Salman khan dhang se bol bhi nahi pata tha... woh insaan mere baare mein jaanta hai, woh soch ke mujhe kitni khushi mili. He likes me bhai.. He kept holding my hand till 8 am in the morning, one hand on my shoulder and did not let me leave." Abhishek further mentioned about a piece of advise Salman Khan gave him, "At the end when I was leaving, he touched his feet and he told me, "Accha meri ek baat maanega? maine bola sir kya? he said, "Ye daant ka gap fill karwale zindagi mein bahot aage jaayega..." Abhishek has also worked in TV shows like shows like Bekaboo and Udaariyaan. Abhishek Kumar on Laughter Chefs, Salman's Praise & Bigg Boss Journey
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rahul Vaidya Shares Magical Memories From Laughter Chef 2 Sets
Rahul Vaidya, who has been part of the show for two consecutive seasons. Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment Season 2 is keeping everyone hooked. The cookery reality show, which aired in January, earned a lot of appreciation from viewers. The audience especially enjoyed the camaraderie between the celebrity contestants and their perfect comic timing. But, the show has finally come to an end, and the contestants have shot the finale episode. Rahul Vaidya, who has been part of the show for two consecutive seasons, shared a series of pictures with his colleagues, reminiscing his time there. The first picture was with Rubina Dilaik, Rahul Vaidya's partner in season 2. The following image showed him posing with Samarth Jurel. Next, he had posted pictures with Bharti Singh, Kanran Kundrra, and the judge Harpal Singh Sokhi. Moving on, he posted a picture with all other participants on the show. In the caption, he wrote, 'Ek kahani jo Aap sabko bohot Pasand aayi .. counter 1-7 and beyond." Nia Sharma also shared some behind-the-scenes clips and a heartfelt thanks to her co-stars. The post opened with a video of the star-studded ensemble waving to the camera and saying 'Bye" with big smiles. Another video shows Nia, Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Karan Kundrra, Abhishek Kumar, Reem Shaikh, Rahul Vaidya, Sudesh Lehri, and the crew yelling at the top of their lungs. The next clip featured judge Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi and the show's host, Bharti Singh. Nia also shared some group photos, followed by a video of a dance session with Reem. She showed her viewers footage of the Laughter Chefs crew packing up their sets as well. Along with the pictures and videos, Nia wrote, 'Chalte hai! Pookie cast. The best 22-hour finale shoot (cried, cribbed, complained, cooked & laughed) .. Happiest through the day. left teary-eyed in the end. Signing off once again from #laughterchefs." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nia Sharma (@niasharma90) The reality show is expected to go off the air on the first week of July. To add excitement to the final episodes, the makers roped in Isha Malviya, Divyanka Tripathi, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, and Shraddha Arya. They will appear in the Laughter Chefs 2 finale, with the contestants, to demonstrate their culinary skills. First Published:
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Most Desi Guy': Krushna Abhishek On His Changed Opinion About Karan Kundrra
Last Updated: Krushna Abhishek claimed that he had differing opinions regarding Karan Kundrra, but his perspective changed totally after spending time with him on set. Krushna Abhishek and Karan Kundrra have kept viewers enthralled in Laughter Chefs season 2 until their stomachs hurt. While acing cooking challenges and providing an equal dose of fun in each episode, glimpses of their strong camaraderie have been frequently seen in the BTS videos. But did you know that comedian and actor Krushna Abhishek initially believed Karan had a lot of attitude? In a video uploaded by Telly Chakkar, the comedian made a surprising revelation regarding his co-star Karan Kundra. Krushna claimed that he had differing opinions regarding Karan, but his perspective changed totally after spending time with him on set. In the video, he can be heard saying, 'Attitude wala ladka hai, iska dimag kharab hoga, ajeeb sa hoga. But nahi, sabse desi hai wo. Itna pyara ladka hai. Itna pyar karta hai hum sabko (I used to think that he would have a lot of attitude, that he must be very crazy, and that he must be weird. But after working with him, I realised he is the most desi guy. He is such a sweet boy. He loves us all so much)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by (@tellychakkar) Laughter Chefs season 1 kicked off in 2024, featuring a star-studded cast. Hosted by the ever-entertaining Bharti Singh, the cooking show is based on a Tamil show called Cooku With Comali. It pairs celebrity participants who cook dishes with particular criteria set by chef Harpal Singh Sokhi. Following a fantastic first season, the show returned for a second instalment with twice the excitement, comedy, and star power. The second season premiered on January 25, with Bharti Singh returning as host and Harpal Singh Sokhi as judge. Within a few weeks, the team saw significant changes among the participants. The initial lineup included Abdu Rozik and Mannara Chopra, who were eventually replaced by Karan Kundrra and Nia Sharma. Reem Shaikh and Aly Goni also marked their comeback in the show in the middle of the season. In the grand finale, the season starred Rubina Dilaik, Rahul Vaidya, Reem Shaikh, Aly Goni, Elvish Yadav, Karan Kundrra, Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah, Samarth Jurel, Nia Sharma, and Sudesh Lehri. Reports are rife that Elvish Yadav and Karan Kundrra have emerged as the winners of the coveted title.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'Ankita Lokhande Planning Baby For A Long Time': Abhishek Kumar Reacts To Alleged Pregnancy
Last Updated: Recently, the makers of Laughter Chefs Season 2 shared a promo in which Ankita Lokhande was seen announcing her pregnancy. Ankita Lokhande surprised everyone recently when she claimed on Laughter Chefs season 2 that she is pregnant and is expecting her first child with her husband, Vicky Jain. While this left everyone wondering if Ankita was serious about the claim or was just joking about it, her co-star Abhishek Kumar has also reacted to her alleged pregnancy now. Abhishek Kumar, who also participated in Bigg Boss 17 with Ankita Lokhande, told Zoom, 'Nahi nahi ..mujhe nahi pata .. I think wo show ka part hai ..baaki nahi pata unki internal baatein hai. Main to nahi puchunga ki Ankita ji aap? But hongi to bahut achhi baat thing. (No, no, I don't know… I think it's a part of the show… I don't know their internal matters. I won't ask her 'Ankita ji, are you?' But if she is, that would be wonderful.)" However, he shared that the actress had been planning a baby for a long time now. 'Matlab, kaafi time se wo planning bhi ker rahi thi. Agar hai pregnant, to bahut pyari baat hai. Jab bhi unse baat bhi kero iss baare me, to wo emotional ho jati hai. Bahut badi baat hoti hai na, to bahut achhi baat hai agar wo ..mai ab kya banunga Mamu banuga ki chachu bnaunga wo bad me jaa ker pata chalega. but obviously sab log bahut khush ho jayenge agra aisa huwa to… but season 3 mushkil ho jayega Ankita ji ke liye…(She's been planning it for a while, and whenever you talk to her about it, she gets emotional. It's a big thing, so it would be very sweet if it's true. Now, what will I become, Mamu or Chachu, that we'll find out later. But obviously, everyone would be very happy if it's true. Though season 3 would be difficult for Ankita ji…)," he added. For the unversed, recently, the makers of Laughter Chefs Season 2 shared a promo in which Ankita was seen announcing her pregnancy. It all started after Krushna Abhishek snatched an ingredient from the former Pavitra Rishta actress and ran away. As Ankita ran behind Krushna, she asked him not to make her run a lot. 'Main pregnant hoon," she said, leaving everyone shocked. Krushna Abhishek then joked that it would be a 'lalla", a baby boy. Upon hearing this, Karan Kundrra also rushed to Ankita Lokhande and asked if she was pregnant. However, it remains unclear as of now if Ankita was serious about her pregnancy claim or was just joking. First Published: June 27, 2025, 07:45 IST
Economic Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
TV actress Ankita Lokhande says, 'I can't run, I'm pregnant' on Laughter Chefs finale. Bigg Boss contestant drops a hint
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Internet react Bigg Boss contestant, Abhishek Kumar reacts About the show Just when you thought Laughter Chefs couldn't stir up any more surprises, Ankita Lokhande dropped a moment that has everyone talking. As the show wraps up its second season with a grand finale shot in Mumbai, a newly released promo from the channel's official Instagram has taken fans by surprise, all thanks to an unexpected announcement by Ankita. In the middle of a light-hearted chase with Krushna Abhishek, the actress suddenly stopped and declared she couldn't run anymore because she's moment unfolded during a fun segment where Krushna asked Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi about a Middle Eastern twist in their dish. As Ankita playfully introduced the secret ingredient 'Borkut,' Krushna snatched it and ran, prompting her to chase him. But halfway through, she paused and casually said she was pregnant, leaving Krushna visibly shocked. He turned around to confirm, as Ankita blushed and laughed, fueling more on-set never one to miss a moment, burst into song with 'Aaj hamare ghar mein aaraha lalla hai,' and later even poked fun at Ankita's husband, Vicky Jain, calling him 'Borkut.' The vibe was all fun and games, but the moment instantly went viral. Although Ankita's pregnancy is yet to be officially confirmed, the teaser has flooded social media with congratulatory messages, with fans celebrating the joyful hint dropped on national quickly took to social media to react to the viral Laughter Chefs promo featuring Ankita Lokhande's surprise pregnancy reveal. Many called it the best news they'd heard, expressing pure joy at the thought of Ankita becoming a mom. Some viewers admitted they had already suspected she might be pregnant, while others couldn't stop gushing over her charm, calling her the sweetest and most lovable among the show's cast. Krushna Abhishek's over-the-top reaction also became a talking point, with fans finding his spontaneous antics and teasing absolutely an interview with Zoom, Abhishek, who was also seen in Bigg Boss 17 shared that Ankita has been planning for a while and often gets emotional when the topic comes up. He said everyone would be thrilled if the news is true, though it might make shooting Season 3 a challenge for Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment is a comedy-based cooking competition show on Colors TV and JioHotstar. Hosted by Bharti Singh and judged by chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, it features celebs cooking with quirky twists. The fun format, inspired by Tamil show Cooku with Comali, kicked off its second season on January 25, 2025.
