TV actor Yogesh Mahajan, known for his portrayal of Shukracharya in the television show Shiv Shakti - Tap Tyag Tandav, passed away on January 19 due to a sudden cardiac arrest. He was found dead in his Umergaon flat. The actor had failed to show up on set, raising concerns. The crew members broke into his flat and the actor was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead. Yogesh is survived by his wife and seven-year-old son. The family shared a statement and confirmed the actor's death. His funeral was set to take place on January 20, 2025, at Gorari-2 crematorium, near Pragati High School, Borivali West, Mumbai. Yogesh earlier featured in TV shows like Adaalat, Jai Shri Krishna, Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Devon Ke Dev - Mahadev. The actor was also known for his Marathi films like Mumbaiche Shahane and Samsarachi Maya. Yogesh Mahajan's co-stars in shock His co-star Akangsha Rawat spoke to India Today and said, "He was such a lively person with a great sense of humour. We have been shooting together for more than a year. At the moment, we are all shocked." Another Suzanne Bernert got candid about her bond with him and expressed heartfelt condolences. She told Times of India, "I can't believe it ...such a wonderful human being and actor ..we had intense scenes but off camera it was great fun! Always positive he was and I am shocked sitting in Hyderabad with the news."
20 January,2025 05:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn the finale episode of Bigg Boss 18, superstar Aamir Khan graced the show and joined host Salman Khan. He was on the show along with his son Junaid Khan and actress Khushi Kapoor who are gearing up for the release of Loveyapa. Marking his first-ever visit to the show in its 18-year-long run, Aamir was seen reminiscing and indulging in a fun banter with the host, Salman Khan. The two superstars, who had worked together in Andaz Apna Apna, recreated iconic scenes from their 1994 cult classic during their reunion on the Bigg Boss set. Salman Khan said, "Aamir was waiting all this while for Bigg Boss to get 18 years old." Aamir joked, "yaar tune mujhe bulaya nahi kabhi, main khud aa gaya." Aamir revealed, 'I am really stunned looking at your chalet. I am telling the organisers to give me the same facilities. Haar weekend pe tu trend karta hai Salman.' To this, Salman replied, 'You need to get out of your house to be in trend.' Aamir and Salman exchange phones Aamir Khan reveals, "Salman and I were together in school in second grade." Salman joked, 'Then I was thrown out of the school.' Junaid Khan asks Salman and Aamir to exchange their phones. Salman jokes, 'I don't want to play this, Aamir rehne de tu bada settled aadmi hai, humara aisa kuch nahi. Salman jokes, 'Aamir phone kholte hi tu gir jayega.' Aamir and Salman then fiddle with each other's phones. Aamir asks, 'yeh wohi waali hai?' Salman replied, 'Mere life se koi gaya nahi hai.' Aamir then checks the chats and the contacts Salman has blocked. Aamir tells Salman to call Arbaaz and say that give Rs 1 crore, Salman has been kidnapped. Aamir then shared that he saw an interview where Salman was praising him for Andaz Apna Apna. Aamir, Salman and SRK in the house? In a light hearted moment, Aamir suggested that he, Salman and Shah Rukh Khan should be locked inside the house for the next season. To this, Salman laughed and said that only one person will come out of the house and he pointed at himself. Andaz Apna Apna 2 on the cards? Salman jokes, 'Maine iska ek interview dekha hai ki iske baad Salman Khan ke saath kabhi kaam nahi karunga.' Aamir replied, 'With time I have grown to love what Salman is.' The host then revealed, 'Aamir was doing one film and I was doing 15, so I would juggle between shifts. I have done Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Hum Aapke Hai Koun and all like that. Salman also revealed that Aamir also used to do the same but he was the first one to leave the practice of doing multiple films. Aamir also asks Karan Veer to imitate him. Aamir says, 'Salman it's time we should do Andaz Apna Apna 2'. Aamir Khan is currently gearing up for the theatrical release of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, set to hit theaters on December 25, starring Aamir Khan alongside Genelia Deshmukh.
20 January,2025 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelevision actor Karan Veer Mehra has finally lifted the winner's trophy for Bigg Boss 18. He and first runner-up Vivian Dsena made it to the finale after a long, tedious, and challenging journey of 105 days inside the house. Interestingly, Mehra, who previously won Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 is the second person to have back-to-back feats. Karan Veer Mehra and Sidharth Shukla’s connection Late actor Sidharth Shukla, who lifted the Bigg Boss 13 trophy in 2020 had previously won the seventh season of the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi. Sidharth was 40 when he passed away. He died due to a cardiac arrest. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sidharth Shukla (@realsidharthshukla) Karan Veer Mehra believes that he is the "chosen one" after achieving the same feat and winning both shows. He told ANI, "I feel very happy. I am the chosen one. I did the rare task of winning back-to-back reality shows. I believed in myself. I worked hard and aimed for the top and it happened. I came to know a few things about me, like that I am an emotional person. Before, when I used to cry over little things, I felt bad. But now, I believe that it's okay.” Karan's Bigg Boss journey was no less than a roller-coaster ride for him. It included his intense fights with Vivian Dsena and Sara Khan, funny jokes on Avinash Mishra, and love for actress Chum Darang. Not just that, he also opened up about his two failed marriages. Rajat Dalal, Vivian Dsena, Karan Veer Mehra, Chum Darang, Avinash Mishra, and Eisha Singh were the top 6 contenders this season. About Bigg Boss Season 18 Bigg Boss 18 premiered on Colors on 6th October 2024. The popular reality show commenced with 23 housemates including Shilpa Shirodkar, Chahat Pandey, Kashish Kapoor, Sara Arfeen Khan, Arfeen Khan, Digvijay Singh Rathee, Edin Rose, Yamini Malhotra, Aditi Mistry, Alice Kaushik, Muskan Bamne, Tajinder Bagga, Shehzada Dhami, Nyrraa Banerjee, Hema Sharma, and Gunratan Sadavarte. The Bigg Boss 18 Finale hosted by Salman Khan saw some remarkable performances. Veer Pahariya, who was there to promote his forthcoming drama Sky Force, as well as Aamir Khan with his son Junaid and Khushi Kapoor, who came to promote their film Loveyapa.
20 January,2025 10:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBigg Boss 18 began in October with a total of 23 contestants. After three-and-half months, the season has come to an end announcing its winner. The finale episode saw six finalists- actors Vivian Dsena, Karan Veer Mehra, Eisha Singh, and Avinash Mishra, along with model-activist Chum Darang and fitness influencer Rajat Dalal. Salman Khan announced Karan Veer Mehra as the winner with Vivian Dsena as first runner-up. Check out the winning moment: MY WHOLE FREAKING HEARTThis feels so surreal I can't believe it. I am just still in a DazeBB18 ULTIMATE WINNER KARAN#KaranveerMehra #KaranVeerMehra #BiggBoss18 #BB18pic.twitter.com/JYJujGTVqJ — 𝓐𝓷𝓷𝓲𝓮♥️ (@WithhLoveAnnie) January 19, 2025 Entertainment ✅Drama ✅Trophy ✅From fights to friendships, strategies to surprises, and all the masaledaar moments in between, Karan Veer has officially ruled Time Ka Tandav in Bigg Boss 18! 🏆👑#BiggBoss18 #BiggBoss #BB18@KaranVeerMehra pic.twitter.com/v6MnnrIGxn — ColorsTV (@ColorsTV) January 19, 2025 Karan Veer Mehra’s journey in the house is a compilation of strategic moves and emotional moments. During his time in the house, he created a special bond with his housemate Chum Darang. Not just that, he also opened up about his two failed marriages. On the other hand, Vivian Dsena's Bigg Boss journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, filled with twists and turns. The 'Madhubala' actor was compared to the former Bigg Boss contestant Sidharth Shukla in the initial weeks of the show. Later on, his heart-melting love saga with his better half Nouran gained a lot of eyeballs. Vivian Dsena is also known to have created several strong bonds during his BB journey. What does Bigg Boss 18 winner get? The winner of the season will receive Rs 50 lakh cash prize. This is the same amount that Munawar Faruqui won in the last season. The winner will also receive a stunning all-bronze trophy, designed to complement the luxurious interiors of the Bigg Boss 18 house. This iconic trophy has become a symbol of triumph and resilience for the contestants. Rajat Dalal finishes at third place Rajat Dalal's elimination comes as a big surprise as the fitness influences enjoy a massive fan following outside the BB house. Not just that, "Bigg Boss OTT 2" winner Elvish Yadav has also been extremely vocal about his support for Rajat Dalal throughout the season. Before the Grand Finale took place, the YouTuber appealed to his fans to vote for Rajat Dalal. Elvish Yadav shared a post on the stories section of his Instagram handle, asking his fans to vote for Rajat Dalal. Leaving no stone unturned, he also promised to gift 101 iPhone 16 Pro Max to everyone who gave the maximum number of votes to Rajat Dalal. Given that both Rajat Dalal and Elvish Yadav enjoy a strong fanbase, the influencer was expected to be among the top two finalists of "Bigg Boss 18". Before this, Chum Darang, and Eisha Singh were also eliminated from the BB 18 house. For the unaware, "Bigg Boss 18" premiered on Colors on 6th October 2024. The popular reality show commenced with 23 housemates including Shilpa Shirodkar, Chahat Pandey, Kashish Kapoor, Sara Arfeen Khan, Arfeen Khan, Digvijay Singh Rathee, Edin Rose, Yamini Malhotra, Aditi Mistry, Alice Kaushik, Muskan Bamne, Tajinder Bagga, Shehzada Dhami, Nyrraa Banerjee, Hema Sharma, and Gunratan Sadavarte.
20 January,2025 01:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEven as Salman Khan is set to announce the winner of Bigg Boss 18 tonight, down south a winner has emerged from the reality show. Bigg Boss Tamil season 8 saw its finale tonight. The show has been hosted by actor Vijay Sethupathi. Muthukumaran and Soundariya were the top 2 finalists of the show with the former taking the trophy. Bigg Boss Tamil 8 gets its winner Yes! Muthukumaran has been announced as the winner of Bigg Boss Tamil 8. Ahead of the announcement, the final two contestants stepped outside the house and met Sethupathi. While Muthukumaran was on the right side of the host, Soundariya stood on the left. Sethupathi ended the suspense and announced Muthukumaran as the winner. Congratulations.. 🔥🥳 Champion of the Bigg Boss House Season 8 #MuthuKumaran🥇Bigg Boss Tamil Season 8 #NowShowing #BiggBossTamilSeason8 #GrandFinale #VJStheBBhost #VijaySethupathi #AalumPudhusuAattamumPudhusu #BiggBossTamil #Disneyplushotstartamil #VijayTelevision #VijayTV pic.twitter.com/oYC7B2z4kB — Vijay Television (@vijaytelevision) January 19, 2025 Vijay Sethupathi to return as host for season nine Before the winner was announced, Vijay TV channel head Bala arrived on the stage and shared his thoughts. "Fantastic set of contestants. Everyone was unpredictable, and it was a fantastic gameplay. I felt none of you should be evicted. But hats off guys! It is not easy to face the judgment of crores of people. When we approached him for Bigg Boss, the first thing he said was, 'I don't like Bigg Boss.' By week 4, and week 12, he started saying how we must interview contestants." Sethupathi said, "Many label the contestant's journey as too easy. So, I wanted to shake up the process, and prove to the world that none of them were there without talent." Bala further said, "400-odd people work on this show. We had a lot of fun while doing Bigg Boss, because he maintained that fun quotient. He had an immense understanding of the audience, and we understood the importance of learning curve." Bala also announced that Vijay Sethupathi will return for the ninth season of Bigg Boss Tamil as host. Reacting to it, the actor said, "Great great Kamal sir... I am walking in his path... I must thank him for the path he has created." The show was earlier hosted by Kamal Haasan who later decided to walk out of the show.
19 January,2025 11:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAkshay Kumar was all set earlier today to shoot for the finale episode of Bigg Boss 18. He was dressed up in a blue suit and was also on the sets of the show with his co-star and debutant Veer Pahariya. The actors were scheduled to promote their upcoming film 'Sky Force'. It was reported that Akshay waited for an hour for Salman to show up. The actor left the set after that as he had another commitment. Salman Khan addresses controversy around Akshay Kumar During the Bigg Boss 18 finale episode, host Salman Khan cleared the air around Akshay Kumar's absence. He welcomed Veer Pahariya on the show as he arrived to promote Sky Force. Talking about Akshay, Salman said, "Akki (Akshay Kumar) is also in the film, I got little late and he had to leave for another function so he left." Akshay Kumar walks out of BB18 sets A report in HT suggested that Akshay and Veer had come on the sets of Bigg Boss 18 to promote Sky Force, which would have seen Akshay and Salman reuniting after Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and getting nostalgic. However, that didn't happen because Salman Khan didn't show up on time. A source shared, "Being as punctual as he is, Akshay turned up on the set for his shoot at the scheduled time, around 2:15 PM. But Salman hadn't come by then. Akshay waited for an hour for Salman to arrive, but he had a trial screening of Jolly LLB 3 in his schedule. Thus, after waiting for an hour, Akshay returned without even shooting for the show." The source further revealed, “Akshay and Salman eventually spoke, and Akshay told him that he had to leave for a prior commitment. Salman also said that he hopes to have him on the show some other time.” Check out BB18 results by Mid-Day poll The contestants who are in the race to win the trophy are Karan Veer Mehra, Vivian Dsena, Avinash Mishra, Eisha Singh, Chum Darang, and Rajat Dalal. While the audience verdict is yet to come, Mid-Day readers have given their verdict. Mid-Day conducted a poll for the audience to choose their winner for the 18th season of the controversial reality show. While Vivian Dsena emerged as the winner in our poll, Karan Veer Mehra isn’t very far behind. Karan Veer Mehra and Vivian Dsena came in the top two; meanwhile, the latter has won the poll with a difference of just a few votes. Well, the nature of the game is quite unpredictable, and anything can happen. It will only be tonight when we get to know the real winner of the show.
19 January,2025 10:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBigg Boss 18 finale will take place today, and the shoot of the ultimate showdown has started. It was reported that Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya would join Salman Khan on stage, and pictures of the Sky Force team reaching Film City were also out. Now, reports suggest that both Akshay and Veer left the set without shooting as Salman Khan didn't show up on time. A report in HT suggested that Akshay and Veer had come on the sets of Bigg Boss 18 to promote Sky Force, which would have seen Akshay and Salman reuniting after Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and getting nostalgic. However, that didn't happen because Salman Khan didn't show up on time. A source shared, "Being as punctual as he is, Akshay turned up on the set for his shoot at the scheduled time, around 2:15 PM. But Salman hadn't come by then. Akshay waited for an hour for Salman to arrive, but he had a trial screening of Jolly LLB 3 in his schedule. Thus, after waiting for an hour, Akshay returned without even shooting for the show." The source further revealed, “Akshay and Salman eventually spoke, and Akshay told him that he had to leave for a prior commitment. Salman also said that he hopes to have him on the show some other time.” When and where to watch the finale episode The grand night will air on Colors TV, and at the same time, the episode will stream on JioCinema on January 19, 2025, starting at 9:30 PM. Reports suggest that the finale episode will be about three hours long, packed with drama, nostalgia, and thrilling performances. Check out the results of the Mid-Day poll The contestants who are in the race to win the trophy are Karan Veer Mehra, Vivian Dsena, Avinash Mishra, Eisha Singh, Chum Darang, and Rajat Dalal. While the audience verdict is yet to come, Mid-Day readers have given their verdict. Mid-Day conducted a poll for the audience to choose their winner for the 18th season of the controversial reality show. While Vivian Dsena emerged as the winner in our poll, Karan Veer Mehra isn’t very far behind. Karan Veer Mehra and Vivian Dsena came in the top two; meanwhile, the latter has won the poll with a difference of just a few votes. Well, the nature of the game is quite unpredictable, and anything can happen. It will only be tonight when we get to know the real winner of the show. Stay tuned for more updates on Bigg Boss 18!
19 January,2025 06:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Bigg Boss 18 grand finale is said to be a starry night with several celebrities and ex-contestants gracing the show. While it was earlier reported that the cast of Sikandar would join Salman Khan during the ultimate showdown, it is now said that Loveyapa stars Khushi Kapoor, Junaid Khan, and Aamir Khan will join Salman on stage tonight to promote the film. The guest list for the finale night doesn’t end here. Reports suggest that Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya are also on the guest list. The duo will be coming to promote their upcoming film Sky Force. Apart from that, ex-Bigg Boss contestants who will be seen include Laughter Chef Abhishek Kumar, Mannara Chopra, Vicky Jain, Ankita Lokhande, and Elvish Yadav, all of whom will also grace the finale episode of Bigg Boss 18. Furthermore, the star cast of the upcoming show Doree will also be joining Salman Khan on the finale night. When and where to watch the Finale episode The grand night will air on Colors TV, and at the same time, the episode will stream on JioCinema on January 19, 2025, starting at 9:30 PM. Reports suggest that the finale episode will be about three hours long, packed with drama, nostalgia, and thrilling performances. Check out the results of the Mid-Day poll The contestants who are in the race to win the trophy are Karan Veer Mehra, Vivian Dsena, Avinash Mishra, Eisha Singh, Chum Darang, and Rajat Dalal. While the audience verdict is yet to come, Mid-Day readers have given their verdict. Mid-Day conducted a poll for the audience to choose their winner for the 18th season of the controversial reality show. While Vivian Dsena emerged as the winner in our poll, Karan Veer Mehra isn’t very far behind. Karan Veer Mehra and Vivian Dsena came in the top two; meanwhile, the latter has won the poll with a difference of just a few votes. Well, the nature of the game is quite unpredictable, and anything can happen. It will only be tonight when we will get to know the real winner of the show. Stay tuned for more updates on Bigg Boss 18.
19 January,2025 04:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentToday is the day of the biggest showdown. The Bigg Boss 18 finale will be hosted today, on January 19, and the contestants who are in the race to win the trophy are Karan Veer Mehra, Vivian Dsena, Avinash Mishra, Eisha Singh, Chum Darang, and Rajat Dalal. While the audience verdict is yet to come, Mid-Day readers have given their verdict, and Colors ka ladla Vivian Dsena has topped the poll conducted by Mid-Day to choose the winner of the Salman Khan-hosted reality show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mid-day (@middayindia) Check out results of Mid-day poll Mid-Day conducted a poll for the audience to choose their winner for the 18th season of the controversial reality show. While Vivian Dsena emerged as the winner in our poll, Karan Veer Mehra isn't very far behind. Karan Veer Mehra and Vivian Dsena came in the top two; meanwhile, the latter has won the poll with a difference of just a few votes. Well, the nature of the game is quite unpredictable, and anything can happen. It will only be tonight when we will get to know the real winner of the show. Yesterday, Elvish Yadav, the former winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, announced a giveaway of 101 iPhone 16s to get votes for Rajat Dalal. During the second press round in the Bigg Boss 18 house, where supporters had come to back their favorite contestant, Elvish Yadav hit below the belt and called the media "paid." When a journalist asked a question against Rajat Dalal, Elvish was heard saying, "Tumhare jaise bohot dekhe bikte hue." When and Where to Watch the Finale Episode The grand night will air on Colors TV, and at the same time, the episode will stream on JioCinema on January 19, 2025, starting at 9:30 PM. Reports suggest that the finale episode will be about three hours long, packed with drama, nostalgia, and thrilling performances. Sikandar Cast to Join Salman Khan on Bigg Boss 18 Finale? Sources close to the development suggest that Salman Khan, the host of Bigg Boss, will be joined by the cast and crew of Sikandar for the grand finale. The finale promises to be an unforgettable spectacle, with the possibility of fun-filled moments. Fans can expect an evening brimming with energy, laughter, and, of course, glimpses into the action-packed world of Sikandar.
19 January,2025 03:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIt has been 25 years; Amitabh Bachchan has been sitting across the hot seat, quizzing contestants while subtly giving them hints and keeping Kaun Banega Crorepati entertaining with anecdotes. Next week, the reality quiz show kicks off the celebration, Gyan Ka Rajat Mahotsav, on January 20. Contestant Vinay Gupta from Kathu takes the hot seat as a representative of his village, becoming the first-ever contestant from his hometown to feature on KBC. The cherry on the cake comes when he gets Bachchan to spout one of his iconic dialogues from Zanjeer (1973). A still from Zanjeer Bachchan gets into action mode and recites the dialogue, “Jab tak baithne ko na kaha jaye, seedhi tarah khade raho. Ye police station hai, tumhare baap ka ghar nahi.” After the thunder of applause, he smiles and explains how he had to say this dialogue on the first day of shooting. “I was initially hesitant to say these lines to Pran sir, a man of extraordinary talent, but he was extremely supportive.” Written by Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, Zanjeer was the turning point of Bachchan’s career after his debut with Saat Hindustani (1969). The senior actor confesses that, at that time, the late actor Rajesh Khanna was the biggest superstar in India. “Kya aura tha, kya following thi… His presence was so powerful that women would take the dirt from his car’s tyres and apply it to their foreheads as a blessing. I was a nobody, but Salim-Javed came to meet me and offered me the story. Javed saab said he had seen me in a scene from Bombay to Goa [1972], where Shatrughan Sinha and I were sitting in a restaurant and he slapped me. When I stood up, I was still chewing the sandwich I had been eating. That moment made Javed saab believe that I could handle the role in Zanjeer.”
19 January,2025 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRBigg Boss 18 finale is here, and just a day before the final showdown tomorrow, on January 19, 2025, Elvish Yadav, Shilpa Shinde, Vicky Jain, and others entered the house to support their favorite contestants. As the supporters entered the house, they faced a media round where the media asked some fiery questions. Now, it has been reported that during the press conference, Elvish got into a heated argument with one of the senior journalists, and the media allegedly boycotted Yadav after he stated that they are paid media. Elvish Yadav Vs Media While the episode will be telecast today, Elvish, on his vlog, has spoken up about the incident. He said, "Whatever is happening on the internet, 'Elvish Vs Media,' 'Elvish said paid media,' 'Boycott Elvish,' so let me tell you what has happened. There was a trend yesterday, 'Elvish bigger than BB,' which is not true. The show that has made me reach a position—I cannot be bigger than that. I had gone there to support Rajat, and there were supporters of Vivian, Karan, and everyone else. See, I don't have anything to do with them (media), neither do I have any personal relationship with them. So, they asked questions where they showed one person in a higher spot and another lower. This happened once, twice, thrice." I told them paid PR happens "Rajat is in the finale, so for them, he has only done bad work in life, which is why he has reached the finale, and the questions were just about that. They were only asking bad questions about Rajat, and for Karan, only good things. Dusro ko neecha dikhake, ek insaan ko bada dikhana, mujhe sahi nahi lagta. So, I pointed out to them about it. It is not that only one person is good in the house, and others have only done negative things. So, this was my point. They were telling me there's nothing like paid media. I told them paid PR happens—the whole internet knows about it," he added. All About Bigg Boss 18 finale After spending 15 weeks inside the house without any connection to the outside world, the finale is here. The contestants who have managed to survive all the ups and downs and secured their positions in the Top 6 are Karanvir Mehra, Vivian Dsena, Avinash Mishra, Eisha Singh, Chum Darang, and Rajat Dalal. The grand night will air on Colors TV, and at the same time, the episode will stream on JioCinema on January 19, 2025, starting at 9:30 PM. Reports suggest that the finale episode will be about three hours long, packed with drama, nostalgia, and thrilling performances.
18 January,2025 09:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
