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Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
When Rajesh Khanna attacked Vinod Khanna for ‘not honouring his words' as Gurdaspur MP, called Navjot Singh Sidhu a ‘comedian'
Rajesh Khanna may be best known as a symbol of romance on the big screen in the 1960s and 1970s, but he was also a successful politician for a brief period in the 1990s. He continued to campaign for the Indian National Congress from 1984 until his death in 2012. In a 2012 interview to PTI, months before he breathed his last, Rajesh, who campaigned for Congress in the 2012 Punjab election, took potshots at a couple of politicians in the state, including fellow actor Vinod Khanna and former cricketer and The Great Indian Laughter Challenge judge Navjot Singh Sidhu. 'Vinod Khanna had made bundle of promises with the voters in Gurdaspur including that he would set up a film academy but never honoured his words. The voters threw him out,' Rajesh Khanna had said then. Vinod Khanna was elected as an Member of Parliament under a Bhartiya Janata Party ticket in the Gurdaspur constituency in 1997, where he won the elections yet again in 1999 and 2004, respectively. Vinod, who also served as the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism and Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs in the interim, lost the elections in Gurdaspur in 2009. However, he was re-elected in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. He died of cancer in 2017. Meanwhile, Rajesh Khanna served as an MP from the New Delhi constituency under an INC ticket from 1992-96, post which he quit active politics. 'I would never like to ditch my own people with hollow promises like other politicians. I am of the opinion that when you are not able to serve the masses then don't make fake promises to them since these are the sins,' Rajesh had said in the same interview. He was offered to contest the 2009 Lok Sabha elections by INC from the constituency of his hometown Amritsar, but he declined the same. Rajesh Khanna also attacked Navjot Singh Sidhu, who'd won the Lok Sabha Elections from Amritsar in 2004 and 2009 on a BJP ticket. Rajesh referred to Sidhu as a 'good comedian,' but claimed he can never be a good politician because 'politics is not comedy.' Sidhu, a former cricketer, had also started judging the Star Plus comedy show The Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2005. Also Read: Rajesh Khanna believed Amitabh Bachchan 'played dirty politics' against him; Big B felt 'betrayed' when Namak Haraam's climax was changed Sidhu claimed in 2014 that after being denied by BJP the chance to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Amritsar, he'd never contest elections from any other constituency. In 2016, Sidhu briefly former a new political front — Aawaz-e-Punjab. He contested in the 2017 Punjab Assembly elections yet again, but under an INC ticket, which he won and became the Minister of Tourism and Local Bodies in the state. He resigned from the cabinet in 2019 and last contested the Punjab Assembly Elections in 2022, which he lost.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who took leftover food to feed her family, is now a superstar, her name is…
Comedian Bharti Singh, popularly known as 'Comedy Queen' and 'Lally', has her birthday on 3 July. Bharti not only made a place in the hearts of the audience with her hard work, talent and great sense of humor, but also created a new history in the world of Indian comedy. Very few people know that this cheerful face, which is making countless people laugh today, was once in poverty. Bharti Singh overcame even the adverse circumstances with a smile and became one of the most favourite comedians of the country. She believes that 'comedy happens in poverty, not in wealth.' Born on 3 July 1984 in Amritsar, Punjab, Bharti Singh's life did not start easily. She lost her father when she was just two years old. After this, her mother, Kamla Singh single-handedly raised Bharti and her siblings. For this, her mother also worked from house to house. What did Bharti reveal about her life? In an interview, Bharti recalled the difficult days of her childhood and said that the condition of her family had become so bad that they did not even have money to eat. In such a situation, the leftover food of others became the means of filling the stomach for the family. Seeing the hard work of her mother and her sacrifice for the children, Bharti decided that she would do something big for her mother and be successful in life. Bharti, who suffered from poverty in her childhood, never gave up. She completed her studies and also won a gold medal in rifle shooting in college. But, her life got a real direction when she entered the world of comedy. What was Bharti's first job? Bharti's comedy career started when she appeared in the fourth season of the stand-up comedy show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'. Her bubbly and cute character of 'Lalli' in this show won the hearts of the audience. Her laughter, funny punchlines and carefree style made her a star overnight. She was the second runner-up in this show. But, this was the beginning of her career. After this, Bharti never looked back. After this, Bharti slowly started climbing the ladder of success. She got a chance to work with big comedians like Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover. Her presence in 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' and 'The Kapil Sharma Show' made the shows even more interesting. Bharti's specialty is that she presents things of common life in her comedy in such a way that everyone feels connected to it. Bharti left her mark in many TV shows. Her presence in reality shows like 'Comedy Circus', 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa', 'Nach Baliye' and 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi' entertained the audience. But, her real magic was seen in 'Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment', where she appeared as the host. This show further enhanced her charismatic personality. Bharti married writer and host Harsh Limbachiyaa in 2017, with whom she has worked in shows like 'Laughter Chefs'. Their chemistry is amazing both on-screen and off-screen. Bharti gave birth to a son in 2022, whom she has named Lakshya and fondly calls Gola.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who took leftover food to feed her family, today she is a…, her name is…
Comedian Bharti Singh, popularly known as 'Comedy Queen' and 'Lally', has her birthday on 3 July. Bharti not only made a place in the hearts of the audience with her hard work, talent and great sense of humor, but also created a new history in the world of Indian comedy. Very few people know that this cheerful face, which is making countless people laugh today, was once in poverty. Bharti Singh overcame even the adverse circumstances with a smile and became one of the most favourite comedians of the country. She believes that 'comedy happens in poverty, not in wealth.' Born on 3 July 1984 in Amritsar, Punjab, Bharti Singh's life did not start easily. She lost her father when she was just two years old. After this, her mother, Kamla Singh single-handedly raised Bharti and her siblings. For this, her mother also worked from house to house. What did Bharti reveal about her life? In an interview, Bharti recalled the difficult days of her childhood and said that the condition of her family had become so bad that they did not even have money to eat. In such a situation, the leftover food of others became the means of filling the stomach for the family. Seeing the hard work of her mother and her sacrifice for the children, Bharti decided that she would do something big for her mother and be successful in life. Bharti, who suffered from poverty in her childhood, never gave up. She completed her studies and also won a gold medal in rifle shooting in college. But, her life got a real direction when she entered the world of comedy. What was Bharti's first job? Bharti's comedy career started when she appeared in the fourth season of the stand-up comedy show 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'. Her bubbly and cute character of 'Lalli' in this show won the hearts of the audience. Her laughter, funny punchlines and carefree style made her a star overnight. She was the second runner-up in this show. But, this was the beginning of her career. After this, Bharti never looked back. After this, Bharti slowly started climbing the ladder of success. She got a chance to work with big comedians like Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover. Her presence in 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' and 'The Kapil Sharma Show' made the shows even more interesting. Bharti's specialty is that she presents things of common life in her comedy in such a way that everyone feels connected to it. Bharti left her mark in many TV shows. Her presence in reality shows like 'Comedy Circus', 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa', 'Nach Baliye' and 'Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi' entertained the audience. But, her real magic was seen in 'Laughter Chefs: Unlimited Entertainment', where she appeared as the host. This show further enhanced her charismatic personality. Bharti married writer and host Harsh Limbachiyaa in 2017, with whom she has worked in shows like 'Laughter Chefs'. Their chemistry is amazing both on-screen and off-screen. Bharti gave birth to a son in 2022, whom she has named Lakshya and fondly calls Gola.
India Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kapil Sharma didn't have identity, got show because of me: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Former cricketer and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has claimed that he played a pivotal role in helping Kapil Sharma secure his big break. In a candid vlog on his YouTube channel, Sidhu shared how he became part of 'The Kapil Sharma Show', revealing that it was Kapil who approached him with a special to Sidhu, the channel had one key condition before giving Kapil his own show: Sidhu had to come on board as a permanent came to me and said, 'Paaji, I have a request. If you agree to be part of my show, they will give me an independent show,'' Sidhu recalled. He added, 'When I asked who made that call, he said Raj Nayak sahab, then the head of Colors. Raj Nayak wanted me on the show to boost TRPs. We met over breakfast, and I agreed.' Reflecting on Kapil's early days, Sidhu added, 'Kapil rose to fame with 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'. Later, he was exploited in Comedy Circus and didn't have an identity of his own. I stepped in when he needed support.'A few days ago, Netflix officially announced on Instagram that Navjot Singh Sidhu will return to 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' after nearly six years, sparking excitement among fans the announcement: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in)Sidhu was a regular presence on Kapil's shows from 2012 to 2019 across Colors and Sony Entertainment Television. He stepped away after a controversial remark made in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack. Now, he is all set to return as the show's permanent guest, alongside Archana Puran Singh. 'The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3' will premiere on June the same vlog, Sidhu also opened up about his stint on 'Bigg Boss' in 2012, revealing that he took part in the reality show due to financial constraints.'Bigg Boss gave a lucrative offer,' Sidhu admitted. 'People often lose their reputation by going on the show, but I took the challenge because I needed money to build my house in Amritsar. I wouldn't have been able to afford it with my earnings as a politician," he disclosed that the show offered him a high payout, though the producers could only afford to keep him for a month. Despite his early exit, he said he maintained his dignity and never spoke ill of anyone during his time on the show. 'I left without damaging my image, and that opened new doors for me,' he 'Bigg Boss', Sidhu was offered a commentary job with Star Sports, marking a new chapter in his post-politics Watch
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Navjot Singh Sidhu shares how he stood up for Archana Puran Singh before returning to Kapil Sharma's show
Comedian Kapil Sharma recently delighted fans with the announcement of Navjot Singh Sidhu returning to his show. In his latest vlog, Sidhu described his comeback as a "homecoming" and reminisced about playing a pivotal role in helping Kapil launch his own show 13 years ago. (Also Read: The Great Indian Kapil Show: Salman Khan to be the first guest, confirms Navjot Singh Sidhu in BTS pics) Sidhu recounted his days as a judge on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, where Kapil Sharma rose to fame. He further mentioned that after the show, Kapil joined Comedy Circus, where, according to Sidhu, 'he was being exploited and lacked an individual identity.' Sidhu also recalled participating in Bigg Boss for just a month to earn money to buy a house in Amritsar. After his eviction, he said the then head of Colors, Raj Nayak, agreed to give Kapil a solo show only if Sidhu joined in. Kapil then created Comedy Nights With Kapil, with Dharmendra as the first guest. The show went on to become a massive success. However, Sidhu revealed that due to politics and conspiracies, he had to step away from it. A post shared by Navjot Singh Sidhu (@navjotsinghsidhu) He said, "Wherever I went, people used to ask me, 'Why aren't you returning to The Kapil Sharma Show?' And then, with hard work and destiny aligning, I got the show back when I appeared again. The love that episode received... Coming back to The Great Indian Kapil Show now feels like a Home run and homecoming." Speaking about Archana Puran Singh, who had replaced him on the show, Sidhu said he made sure to address about her before returning, 'Maine Archana ji ke liye bhi baat kari thi. Ki main Durga ka bhakt hoon, yeh kaise ho sakta hai ki unke dil ko thes pahuncha ke main wapas aaun. Vo farmaish bhi maan li and she is with me on the show. Thank you for all the love and affection. I feel honoured to be back on this show (I had also spoken to Archana ji. I am a devotee of Durga — how could I return by hurting her feelings? I fulfilled that request as well, and she is with me on the show).' The first season premiered on Netflix in 2024. Following the success of two seasons, the third is now set to premiere on June 21. The show features Archana Puran Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Sunil Grover, and Kiku Sharda. This season brings a new twist, offering fans a chance to showcase their talent on stage in every episode.
