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News18
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Harsh Gujral Admits Trusting Uorfi Javed Was His 'Only Mistake' In The Traitors
Last Updated: Harsh Gujral admitted that trusting Uorfi Javed was his only mistake on The Traitors, where he finished second. He congratulated Uorfi and Nikita on their win. Stand-up comedian Harsh Gujral finished The Traitors in second place, as Nikita Luther and Uorfi Javed won the Karan Johar-hosted show. Now, days after the show's finale aired, Harsh has shared a video compilation congratulating Uorfi and Nikita. He also admitted that blindly trusting Uorfi was his only mistake while playing the game. While sharing the video, Harsh wrote, 'Gujral Saab pehli baar dukhi lag re? Are nahi, it's just a game and I think I played well. Mummy keh rahi chal 2nd to aaya tu Congrats @urf7i n @nikitaluther well played Also, let there be peace and love in the comment section." In the video, we could hear a voiceover in Harsh's voice, saying, 'Meri strategy mein ek hi kami thi ki maine ek ladki par sabse zyada trust kar liya. Wahi meri sabse badi kami hai." Just after the show, Harsh had shared a sassy post on Instagram, subtly pointing towards his banishment from The Traitors India. He shared a couple of pictures from his recent photoshoot and penned an iconic dialogue from Shah Rukh Khan's crime thriller film Baazigar, which was released in 1993. Harsh Gujral wrote, 'Haar kar jeetne walon ko Baazigar kehte hain," revealing his sassy side despite not being able to win the first season of The Traitors India. He further provided details about his upcoming shows, mentioning, 'Back to my stand-up comedy shows: Hyderabad – 20th July, Shilpakala Vedika; New Delhi – Talkatora Stadium, 27th July; and Mumbai – 1st August, Shanmukhananda." The first season of The Traitors India revolved around a group of 20 celebrities who were secretly divided into 'loyal" players and 'traitors." It included Karan Kundrra, Sudhanshu Pandey, Anshula Kapoor, Jasmine Bhasin, Uorfi Javed, Jannat Zubair, Ashish Vidyarthi, Sahil Salathia, Harsh Gujral, Nikita Luther, Purav Jha, Raftaar, Raj Kundra, Elvish Yadav, Sumukhi Suresh, Mukesh Chhabra, Sufi Motiwala, Maheep Kapoor, Apoorva Mukhija (Rebel Kid), and Elnaaz Norouzi. Coming to Harsh's professional front, apart from his stint in the reality show and comedy programmes, he also made his film debut in the rom-com Mere Husband Ki Biwi, directed by Mudassar Aziz. First Published:
New Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Ameya Dabli: Gratitude is the only attitude
Once upon a time, there lived a high-flying banker. He was enjoying the Indian dream: tailored suits, boardroom meetings, strategic deals, relentless deadlines, and a handsome paycheck. And then, after 15 years, he woke up…not to take the call of a client, but to finally heed the call of music. Today, Ameya Dabli is a 'complete entertainer', mesmerising people across the world with his devotional songs, ghazals, sufi music, folk songs, and English soft rock renditions. On June 28, he will be at Shilpakala Vedika to give us a unique musical experience called Krishnaa - Music, Bliss, and Beyond. While singers usually stick to one or two genres for most of their lives, Ameya clearly wears many hats. But the role that really stands out is the sutradhar — he orchestrates weddings while the purohit chants the marriage mantras. Ameya says, 'When I think of Hyderabad, I fondly remember how I conducted the wedding of Rana (Daggubati) and Miheeka (Bajaj) during COVID-19. The Bajaj family is close to us, and Miheeka's father reached out; since many people couldn't come, we conducted a live online wedding and it was a brilliant experience!' When you attend a wedding, do you sit through every ritual, or do you scurry away to gossip and eat biryani? You know the answer, and this is what Ameya seeks to change. 'As the sutradhar, I have to know the Sanskrit verses, keep the audience entertained, and involve everyone. And when people from both sides eagerly participate, the joy on the bride and groom's faces is heartwarming!' he expresses.
New Indian Express
09-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
All my endeavour is to make Telugu community No. 1 in the world: Chandrababu Naidu
VIJAYAWADA: 'Though the regions may be different, Telugus are one. My aim is to make the Telugu community number one in the world,' asserted Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. He attended the book release event of 'Prajala Kathe Naa Atmakatha' (The People's Story is My Autobiography) authored by Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya in Hyderabad on Sunday. He highlighted that the architect of India's economic reforms, PV Narasimha Rao, was born in Telangana. 'Hearing the name 'Shilpakala Vedika' brings back old memories. When we thought about how to elevate the Telugu community, we began with the development of Hyderabad through the Hi-Tech City. With the then Prime Minister AB Vajpayee's support, we launched Hi-Tech City, and prioritised IT,' he said. On one side is Hi-Tech City, on the other IT companies, and in the middle, we established Shilpakala Vedika and Shilparamam. When former American President Bill Clinton visited, we conceptualised Cyberabad alongside Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The real joy in politics is when our good deeds yield results for the people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the responsibility of taking the country forward. We should take the responsibility to make the Telugu community Number 1,' he said. Showering praises on Dattatreya, Naidu said he is the embodiment of a gentleman - he has no enemies. In the Telugu States, when we speak of someone with no enemies, it is Dattanna. His rise from a grassroots worker to a national leader is exemplary, Naidu said. 'Dattatreya represents Hindutva in name, but his religion is Indianism. His aim is public welfare, his path is secularism, and he upholds religious harmony,' Naidu said. 'Every year, Dattatreya organises the Alai-Balai event, bringing together leaders from all political parties onto one platform. He has made it a symbol of unity. In the Telugu States, if someone stands for ideal political life, it is Bandaru Dattatreya,' he hailed.
The Hindu
08-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Revanth Reddy releases Bandaru Dattatreya's autobiography, calls him ‘Ajata Shatruvu'
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday released the autobiography of Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, titled 'Prajala Kathe-Naa Atma Katha', at Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad. The event witnessed the participation of several prominent leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu, former President Ramnath Kovind and former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu who heaped praise on Dattatreya's public life and legacy. Speaking at the book launch, the Chief Minister described Dattatreya as an 'Ajata Shatruvu', one who has no enemies, and likened him to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He said that the Haryana Governor stands as a role model for budding leaders, having risen from humble beginnings in Gowliguda, a small locality in Hyderabad, to occupy high constitutional office while maintaining close ties with the people. The Chief Minister made interesting comments on his political journey, describing it as 'Schooling in the BJP, college in the TDP, and now working with Rahul Gandhi'. 'I never hide my relationships,' Mr. Revanth Reddy said, adding that he had close ties with the families of both Mr. Dattatreya and Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy.. He said, 'Leaders cutting across the political lines admire whether or not he holds power,' citing the annual 'Alai Balai' event hosted by Dattatreya. The Chief Minister also said that his government draws inspiration from leaders like P. Janardhan Reddy (PJR) and Dattatreya in making people-centric decisions. Naidu described Dattatreya as the embodiment of a true gentleman and lauded his commitment to secularism and public welfare despite working as Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh pracharak, stating that his 'letters to the Chief Minister' reflect both purpose and principle. 'Dattatreya is fondly called as simply Dattanna. He is an Ajata Shatruvu,' Naidu added. Naidu also showered praises on Dattatreya. He said such leaders exemplify value-based public service. 'Those who violate democratic norms must be rejected through democratic means,' he said. Reddy, Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkata Reddy, Duddilla Sridhar Babu, former Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, and Governors Jishnu Dev Varma (Telangana), S. Abdul Nazeer (Andhra Pradesh), Kambhampati Haribabu (Odisha) and N. Indrasena Reddy (Tripura) were among the dignitaries present. This autobiography chronicles Dattatreya's seven-decade journey, from helping his mother sell onions in Gowliguda to becoming an RSS pracharak, his involvement in relief work during the 1977 Diviseema cyclone, his arrest during the Emergency, and his tenure as a Union Minister and now as Governor.
New Indian Express
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Nitish Bharadwaj: Playing Krishna taught me great life lessons
The year is 1988. You eagerly plop yourself in front of your first TV set, a luxury for the times indeed, and tune into Doordarshan. Soon, you will witness an epic come to life before you. The elders around you devotedly mouth the two Bhagavad Gita verses that are sung at the start of the episode, but you are too eager to see him… he, who is the eighth avatar of Vishnu, embodying compassion, patience, and forgiveness — Lord Krishna, played flawlessly by actor Nitish Bharadwaj in BR Chopra's Mahabharat. Nostalgic, isn't it? And on June 8, he is coming to Hyderabad's Shilpakala Vedika to be Lord Krishna again, this time in writer-director Atul Satya Koushik's Hindi play Chakravyuh, so a whole new generation can also witness Kanhaiya's glory. 'In 1988, I was skeptical about playing Lord Krishna because I believed that the Chopras needed a more experienced actor to play the God,' reveals Nitish. But producer BR Chopra and his son, director Ravi Chopra, thought otherwise, believing that the young actor was the best fit. And Nitish accepted. He recalls why: 'Growing up, I was exposed to versions of the Mahabharat, the Gita, and Gyaneshwari, along with vast amounts of Marathi literature. I also enjoyed Marathi plays about Lord Krishna. All this had given me a strong understanding of Krishna's life, and so I accepted the role. Once I did, it was only about giving my best to it. The blessings of Ma Bhagwati, Krishna, and my parents helped.'
