Actress Hina Khan doesn’t see being in Google's top 10 most searched actors in the world in 2024 as an achievement or as a happy news. Only three Indians have been named in the top 10 searched actors on Google. Telugu star and Andhra Pradesh Dy CM Pawan Kalyan holds the second spot, Hina Khan at fifth and Nimrat Kaur at eighth position. Hina who has been battling cancer is not looking at this as an achievement because of her health-related hardships. Hina Khan on being on the most searched actors list Taking to Instagram Stories, Hina re-shared a post, where her photo showed alongside names such as Pawan Kalyan and Nimrat Kaur along with the caption: “Google's 2024 global trends These Indian actors are among top 10 most searched actors in the world.” She penned down her thoughts, “I see a lot of people putting up stories and congratulating me on this new development but honestly For me it's neither an Achievement nor something to be Proud of. I wish n pray that No one should be Googled because of their diagnosis or any health related hardships.” Hina, who is battling stage three breast cancer, said that she prays that no one should be searched on the Internet because of their health-related hardships. Hina stressed that she would rather be known for her work. “I have always appreciated people's genuine regard n respect for my journey in these testing times but I would rather be googled or known or acknowledged for my Work and my Accomplishments. just like I have been before and during my diagnosis,” she added. About Hina Khan's diagnosis The actress was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in June 2024 and has been fighting this battle bravely. She has been documenting her journey and openly talking about the stigma of hair loss during chemotherapy. The Bigg Boss 11 runner-up shaved her head before she started losing her hair and made a wig out of it, which she dons confidently. She also shared a post about battling the loss of her eyelashes due to chemotherapy. Recently, she had shared photos from the hospital following her chemotherapy. The actress took to her Instagram handle to drop photos where she is seen facing away from the camera, holding a pouch bag that is attached to bottles. In the images, Hina is seen wearing a hospital gown as she walks toward a door, with her back turned to the camera. Alongside the photos, she wrote, “Walking towards the brighter side thru these Corridors of Healing..One step at a time..Gratitude Gratitude and only Gratitude Dua.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑯𝒊𝒏𝒂 𝑲𝒉𝒂𝒏 (@realhinakhan)
13 December,2024 12:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs it's Sidharth Shukla's birth anniversary on Thursday, fans have taken social media to pay heartfelt tributes to the late actor. Shehnaaz Gill, who shared a close bond with Sidharth Shukla, also remembered the 'Bigg Boss 13' winner. She took to her Instagram story and wrote, "12:12" on a black background. Though she didn't explain more about it, her post clearly showed how much she misses the presence of Sidharth in her life. #SidharthShuklaLivesOn," a fan wrote on X. Be it X or Instagram, Sidharth's fans have flooded all social media platforms with his images and videos. "Remembering the legend, Sidharth Shukla, on his special day. A soul that inspired millions, a heart full of kindness, and a legacy that will forever shine," a social media user wrote. ✨ Remembering the legend, Sidharth Shukla, on his special day. ❤️A soul that inspired millions, a heart full of kindness, and a legacy that will forever shine. 🌟#HBDSidharthShukla pic.twitter.com/aTI4DeKEpj — real_dinesh_waghmare (@realdinesh1212) December 12, 2024 Sidharth was 40 when he passed away three years ago. He died due to a cardiac arrest. Sidharth made his acting debut in 2008 with Babul Ka Aangann Chootey Na. He followed this up with shows such as Jaane Pehchaane Se Ye Ajnabbi and Love You Zindagi. He later appeared in the popular show Balika Vadhu and played the role of District Collector Shivraj Shekhar. Sidharth then bagged a role in the film Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. He participated in the celebrity dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6 and even hosted shows such as India's Got Talent 6. He later appeared on Khatron Ke Khiladi 7 in 2015 and won the show. After this, he participated in Bigg Boss 13 and emerged as the winner. He rose to fame like never before in Bigg Boss. His bond with fellow contestant Shehnaaz Gill and his winning personality had fans across the world cheering him on. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
13 December,2024 07:55 AM IST | Mumbai | ANISidharth Shukla has undeniably been one of the most popular contestants on Bigg Boss across all seasons of the show. It’s been three years since he left us, leaving a void in our hearts. On his birth anniversary, we recall some of his best one-liners and moments on Bigg Boss 13. Sidharth Shukla's best moments Sidharth, the lone warrior Among the many memorable things Sidharth said on the show, this one made it clear that he was a lone warrior. Asim Riaz had told him, "Yahi hain tu, akela. Yahi hain tu. Pehle din se hi aisa hain tu." Replying to Asim, Sidharth said, "Bilkul aisa hoon. Kam se kam saath me reh ke peeth me chhora nahi bhokta hoon. Akela hoon, akela theek hoon, aur akela khush hoon, aur akele se phat ti hai tum sab ki. (Yes, I am like that. At least I don’t betray. I am alone, I am happy, and you all are scared of me.)" Sidnaaz moments Sidharth and Shehnaaz, fondly known as Sidnaaz by fans, shared many unforgettable moments in the house, be it their cute bickering or emotional moments. One such moment was when Sidharth returned to the house after recovering from typhoid. Shehnaaz was called to the confession room and found Sidharth waiting for her there. The joy on Shehnaaz’s face is something fans still recall. Sidharth’s most iconic one-liners 1. Devoleena Bhattacharjee: "Tum jo nazron ke samne aaoge nahi to mai mar jaungi." Sidharth Shukla: "Toh mai chup jata hoon tu mar ja." 2. "1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Bhaad me jao, mai tum log se yaha pe rishta banane nahi aaya hoon, samjh me aaya? Mereko chatne ki jarurat nahi hai." 3. Once, during the show, when Rashmi Desai told him, "Mujhe negative log nahi pasand," Sidharth Shukla immediately replied, "Toh phir apne aap ke saath kaise rehti ho?" 4. Sidharth Shukla: "Nai, mein aapko 10 saal se nai janta, Ramlal." Arhaan: "Shayad aapko yaad nahi hai..." Sidharth: "Toh aap yaad rakhne layak nahi honge." More about Sidharth Sidharth did his schooling from St. Xavier’s High School (Mumbai) and had also completed his degree in Interior Design from Rachana Sansad (Mumbai). Shukla made his Bollywood debut with the Karan Johar film Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. Even though Sidharth Shukla looked like an extremely tough guy, the world saw his emotional side too when his mother came to visit him during Bigg Boss.
12 December,2024 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood star Varun Dhawan, who is gearing up for his upcoming theatrical movie ‘Baby John’, recently graced the streaming sketch comedy show ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’, and his entertaining foot forward on the show. During the episode, Varun pulled show host Kapil Sharma’s leg as he made a reference to the infamous fight between Kapil and his fellow comedian-actor Sunil Grover. The recently released promo of the series shows Sunil telling Varun, “You look like an original Baby John”. Kapil chimed in as he told Sunil, “You're the duplicate. Everyone else is original here”. Varun caught the beat and the pulse of the moment as he said, “I don't understand one thing. Whenever you're in the airport setting, why do you always fight?”. In 2017, Kapil Sharma had a bad fight with Sunil Grover and Chandan Prabhakar while they were on a flight back from Melbourne. Kapil reportedly verbally abused Sunil Grover. As a result, Sunil decided not to return to ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’. Before Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover's infamous feud, the two had worked together on hit projects like ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’ and ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’. Elsewhere during the episode, Varun also pulled off a pole dance. Looking at this, director-producer Atlee said, “I've not seen a boy pole dance. This is the first time I'm seeing”. Meanwhile, ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ revolves around Kapil Sharma and his team of comedians, including Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek and Rajiv Thakur. The format of the show is largely similar to his earlier shows as it is largely engineered for the mass audience on the streaming medium. The extravagant set of the play is a visual extravaganza, set against the backdrop of an opulent airport terminal. Archana Puran Singh is the permanent guest of the show. The show streams on Netflix. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
12 December,2024 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIOne of the most versatile actors in showbiz, Rajesh Kumar, who rose to fame as Rosesh Sarabhai in the Indian sitcom Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, is now making headlines for his role as Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Liaquat Ali Khan in the web series Freedom At Midnight. He speaks exclusively to Mid-day about taking a break from television, exploring OTT, and more. Rajesh Kumar on taking a break from television After doing television for years, Rajesh Kumar recalls hitting a roadblock in 2017, when he jumped into farming. The reason? His commitment to a longer format. He explains, “In television, date adjustment is difficult for the production house and for you. So if you get small work, also which is much meatier, you know you can. There is a monotony of going every day and performing the same thing for years and years. To break that, if you get a coffee break outside, you do not get an opportunity to do that. You hit that roadblock in terms of becoming a little complacent. The work you do on yourself or the scene, you get a lax attitude.” He continues, “When you are doing OTT or films, the best part about it is that preparation time is more, shooting time is less, and in that less time, you become the most aware because it happens only once. There are times of improvement in television. For example, if I talk about Sarabhai, in the first 4 episodes or 6 episodes, my voice was good, and what happened after 10 episodes was that I had time to grow in it. But in this, you have to be prepared with full armor. It's one opportunity. There is no room for error. That is why this medium is much more enjoyable.” Rajesh Kumar on getting typecast as a comedy actor Playing the former Pakistani PM in Freedom at Midnight is a big leap for Rajesh Kumar, who was boxed into playing roles with a comedic flair. While the actor is indeed trying to break away from his image as the go-to guy to make the audience laugh, he wouldn’t deny a script since he owns this genre like a pro. Rajesh states, “For me, comedy is like classical music. You can sing any song at home in the bathroom, but when it comes to singing a raga-based song, that's when your training truly comes into play. I have this skill, this vidha (genre), where I can perform a classical piece—in the name of comedy. The sad part of our industry is how typecasting works. Once you're seen as a comedian, the makers have to make a choice: Do they see you as a trained actor who can do comedy, or do they simply label you a comedian? Unfortunately, we often get tagged as just that—"He’s a comedian." “What is it about comedians? Their emotion is so solid because they understand rhythm, the meter, and the pauses in dialogue. They know what the audience is listening to, and they know exactly when to stop their pulse because comedy is all about timing. Despite mastering these nuances, it’s disappointing to still be boxed in as a comedian. People don’t realize that if someone can craft a character like Rosesh and make it believable, imagine what else they could do if given the chance to explore different kinds of roles,” the actor concludes.
10 December,2024 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin FernandesOne might assume that writing for television becomes monotonous after a while, but Shabia Walia refutes that strongly. The writer has been crafting TV scripts for over 30 years, and is still raring to go. She is currently working on Wagle Ki Duniya and Pushpa Impossible alongside Rajesh Joshi, with dialogues written by Sneha Desai and Tushar Ishwer. As Pushpa Impossible nears the 800-episode mark, Walia reflects on how writers are having their moment in the spotlight and the gender-neutral nature of the industry. Edited excerpts from the interview. Although television is called the writer’s medium, they rarely get their due credit.The industry has understood that if there’s no good writing, there isn’t a good show. So, increasingly, I have felt that the writers’ time has come; the respect and credit due to them are being given along with the money. It takes a lot of years and some successes to finally [reach that space]. Many good producers, platforms and channels have begun to take notice. I believe writers are in a better space than they were a few years ago. Shabia Walia The Writers Guild of America had been on strike for a long time for fair wages and treatment. How are the writers in India treated?The Screen Writers Association [SWA] is doing a very good job. It is also working to get us royalties. We’ve been told that we’ll get royalties for whatever work we’ve done in the past decade, [which is] similar to [the practice] in America. The money will start coming in the next 18 to 24 months. In TV, actors are the face of the story and hence, get that recognition, but people behind the camera are not even introduced. Comment.I can fairly agree to that. A layman may not know me when I walk on the streets. But the other day, my daughter told her class teacher that her mother writes for Pushpa Impossible and Wagle Ki Duniya. The teacher was enamoured by that. The shows are our road to fame if they do well. Credible awards and social media also help. Now, writers have also become camera-friendly, so they do their own publicity. Since the OTT boom, it’s widely believed that TV content is regressive or over-the-top. Do you agree?I haven’t written any of those shows. When I started writing, I was conscious about the kind of shows I would write. Thankfully, the universe has listened to me and never given me a [regressive] show. Having said that, while it is a creative endeavour, it’s also a business. We have so many platforms to watch shows. Once the supply becomes more than the demand, there is a competition to grab eyeballs. When the business becomes about grabbing eyeballs, [the storytelling] becomes louder. I don’t think there’s anything wrong or right with that. It’s just a need of the business to stand out. Have you written things to grab attention?Fortunately, I’ve done a lot of work with Sab and Sony TV, which has always stayed in the real zone. But for instance, we wrote a story about a 42-year-old woman, who wants to study in a school. After she went to school and cleared her 10th standard, that story ended organically. So, it went on to other things. Of course, we’ve never got lizards and cockroaches in the show. In Pushpa, [it was over-the-top] when we showed her bringing down a huge businessman. You may question if that is possible in real life, to an Adani or Ambani. But that is to [placate] the audience. It is to make them believe that sometimes there may be things they cannot do, but a protagonist can. It’s cathartic. Do the daily grind and time crunch affect you?I’ve written for films, OTT and TV, and the grammar for each is different. OTT and films give you time, but I still prefer writing for TV as it is a great medium. It reaches lakhs of people every day; you get feedback every day as ratings are coming on a daily basis. You can always correct [your mistakes] the next day. TV is forgiving and the viewers are loyal to you. Also, because of the volume of episodes, you end up making good money. I have refused a lot of OTT shows because of the amount of time they take to be showcased. If you have discipline and are consistent, it is possible to write for TV. It is much more rewarding in terms of feedback. Viewers remember TV shows. How well do people remember OTT shows? Since you write for both Pushpa Impossible and Wagle Ki Duniya, how do you keep the content different?Wagle... is largely episodic in nature. Another challenge is that in high-drama shows, you want to know what’s going to happen next. With feel-good shows like Wagle, you know that the hero is going to win at the end of the day. Pushpa is linear and easy to write because you just have to continue from where you left off. The audience is also loyal. People watching episodic shows may not come back tomorrow. Is television dominated by female or male writers?I’d say it’s 50-50. I don’t think either gender is ruling the roost.
10 December,2024 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamDays after the tragic electrocution incident on the set of Anupamaa, another alarming news has emerged from the set of Mangal Lakshmi, a popular Colors TV show. Reportedly, a crew member suffered severe injuries in a similar incident on the set of Mangal Lakshmi, starring Deepika Singh. The All-Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has demanded accountability and called out those trying to sweep this critical issue under the rug. AICWA on the tragic incident at Mangal Lakshmi set AICWA shared a post that reads, “On December 6, 2024, at a shooting set opposite the Mangal Lakshmi set in Goregaon Filmcity, a laborer working as an electrician suffered a severe electric shock, causing him to fall from a height. The worker sustained critical injuries and is currently admitted to the ICU in a hospital. Tragically, the worker’s family is being threatened not to speak out about the incident, with the warning that they will be denied financial support for his treatment.” Subject: Urgent Call for Action: Investigate Negligence and Ensure Justice for Injured Worker at Goregaon FilmcityOn December 6, 2024, at a shooting set opposite the Mangal Lakshmi set in Goregaon Filmcity, a laborer working as an electrician suffered a severe electric shock,… pic.twitter.com/ELKrN6Fb3j — All Indian Cine Workers Association (@AICWAofficial) December 8, 2024 They further revealed the dark reality where makers tried to cover up the incident and wrote, "For two days, efforts were made to suppress the incident, and immense pressure was put on the worker’s family to remain silent. Those responsible for exerting this pressure must be held accountable, and an FIR should be lodged against them. This deliberate cover-up is as reprehensible as the negligence that led to the accident. " “This is not an isolated incident—Filmcity has witnessed numerous accidents, most of which are silenced under pressure. The lives of hardworking laborers cannot continue to be treated as expendable. Justice delayed is justice denied,” the statement added. About Mangal Lakshmi The TV show Mangal Lakshmi, featuring Deepika Singh, Naman Shaw, and Sanika Amit in key roles, debuted on Colors TV on February 27. The show has been running successfully since its premiere, but now this tragic incident has raised questions related to workers' and laborers' safety. A similar incident on Anupamaa’s set Earlier, a cameraman died on the set of Rupali Ganguly's show Anupamaa. A camera assistant, who was new on the set, passed away due to an electric shock. Reportedly, the incident took place at Goregaon Film City, where the camera assistant was on duty when he allegedly touched some wrong wires, leading to the electric shock.
09 December,2024 07:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSandeep Reddy Vanga is known for defending his films and his work on every occasion. The filmmaker just can’t take a word against his creations. On numerous occasions, Vanga has been seen defending his films, and this time, he got touchy on Indian Idol. The filmmaker recently got into an argument with an Indian Idol 15 contestant, where he stated that people should look for entertainment in films instead of moral lessons. Sandeep Reddy Vanga makes appearance on Indian Idol 15 Sandeep Reddy Vanga made an appearance on the Indian Idol 15 episode as a special guest. During the show, a conversation began with Myscmme Bosu praising Animal, following which she mentioned that her fellow contestant, Manasi, had an issue with the storyline. Myscmme said, “I’ve tried to convince her about how Animal makes sense, but she’s not convinced. I want Sandeep Sir to explain it to her.” Following this, Manasi shared, “There’s this scene with ‘Mera joota chato,’ and I personally have a problem with it.” Sandeep Ready Vanga argues with a contestant Vanga, who quickly gets touchy whenever a question arises against his film, immediately replied, “But that didn’t happen in the scene... You have a problem with the joota chato scene, but no problem with the hero killing 300 people?” “Yes, there is a problem,” Manasi said. During the conversation, Manasi reminded Sandeep about Javed Akhtar’s comment and said, “Javed Akhtar said it’s dangerous for society, and I agree with him.” Reacting to this, Sandeep shared, “If Javed Ji wasn’t a lyricist or story writer, I’d take his words seriously.” Ranbir Kapoor gives an update on Animal Recently, Ranbir Kapoor gave an update on Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal Park, the sequel to his 2023 blockbuster Animal. He said the team will start shooting for Animal Park in 2027, and Vanga and he are in talks for a third part in the franchise. “I get to play two characters, the antagonist and the protagonist. It is an extremely exciting project with an extremely original director.” Ranbir is next set to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War with his wife and Brahmastra co-star Alia Bhatt, as well as Vicky Kaushal, with whom he worked in Sanju.
09 December,2024 04:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Weekend Ka Vaar episodes are never devoid of drama and fights. This weekend, Farah Khan replaced Salman Khan to take over host duties. Khan was out of the country for his Da-Bangg tour. Farah Khan did not spare the contestants in the house during the weekend and grilled them for their behaviour and addressed other issues that came up during the week. Nomination task minus elimination The elimination round turned quite dramatic. Farah asked the housemates to cast their votes against the nominated contestants to decide who should be evicted from the game. Chum Daranga and Kashish Kapoor received the highest votes. The former was saved by getting one less vote than Kapoor. However, in a surprising twist, Khan said that this is a no-elimination week and the nomination voting round was a way to give everyone a reality check. Avinash Mehra lashes out at Bigg Boss 18 makers After Farah Khan made an exit, contestant Avinash Mishra vented out his frustration towards the makers for cancelling elimination week again. He accused the makers of cancelling elimination every time someone from Karan Veer Mehra's group was up for eviction. Avinash Mishra remarked, "Bigg Boss, bolna hai toh aap bhi openly bol do na. Har baar jab woh log ka lot nominate hota hai, aapko no eviction khelna hai. Toh bol do na directly. Itna bewakoof thodi hain yaar" (Bigg Boss, if you have something to say, then say it openly. Every time that particular group gets nominated, you decide to play the no-eviction card. Just say it outright. We’re not that naive, yaar). Avinash Mishra vented his frustration, saying, "Jab se woh confession room se nikla hai, teen baar se aapka no elimination chal raha hai. Hum jab pool mein aayenge tabhi nikalna hai. Iss se jyada kitna dabaa ke rakhu andar." (Since he came out of the confession room, you've played the no-elimination card three times. It’s only when we come under the radar that someone gets evicted. How much more am I supposed to suppress my feelings). This week's nominations included Shilpa Shirodkar, Chum Darang, Karan Veer Mehra, Sara Arfeen Khan, Digvijay Rathee, and Kashish Kapoor.
09 December,2024 09:09 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShalini Passi entered the Bigg Boss 18 house. The Delhi socialite went viral after she appeared on the Netflix show Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. It was her mannerisms, quirks, and lifestyle that made her the center of attention, and this became the highlight of today’s Bigg Boss 18 episode. As Passi entered the house, the other contestants were turned into staff, taking care of all her chores. Shalini stayed in the house for a night, and the first 30 minutes of today’s Bigg Boss 18 Weekend Ka Vaar episode were dedicated to Shalini, “the high-profile guest of Bigg Boss.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) Shalini Passi entered Bigg Boss house Shalini Passi made a stunning entry in a bright red gown. She first took a walk around the house, accompanied by the contestants. The socialite first refused to climb the stairs to the bedroom but then entered and checked everything. She then refused to go into the garden area during the afternoon, as she found the temperature quite hot. Later, Vivian Dsena offered her coffee, which she preferred at room temperature. She then asked for a straw to drink it, leaving the contestants surprised. Shalini's beauty secret When Karan Veer Mehra asked her the secret of her beauty, the art connoisseur replied, “I try not to take stress. I give stress to other people.” Then Bigg Boss hosted a task where Vivian Dsena and Shalini Passi had to share things they are very particular about. During that task, Shalini revealed that she didn't talk to a friend for 2 years because they put a used spoon on her plate. Later, during that task, Karan questioned Shalini what she would have done if she were from a middle-class family, to which she said, “I don’t know main kya karti.” She further shared that she has visited Rameshwaram and Kanyakumari like a normal person without any luxury. Shalini's night routine As the night came, Bigg Boss announced that Shalini can’t sleep without a particular sleeping music. When other contestants inquired about the name, she said, “Dimag ko band karna padta haina.” Then Bigg Boss played her sleeping music and further increased the volume when Passi complained about Karan’s snoring. She also made the contestants put mosquito nets up on her bed. Who is Shalini Passi? Shalini Passi is a Delhi resident who is an artist, art collector, and philanthropist. She is also the founder of MASH, an organization that brings the world of art, architecture, craft, design, and fashion closer. She is married to Sanjay Passi, chairman of Pasco Group, a dominant name in Tata Motors-certified dealerships in North India. They have one son named Robin. The three live together in their plush 20,000 sq ft palatial home in New Delhi.
07 December,2024 10:48 PM IST | MumbaiMunawar Faruqui, who is currently one of the most loved stand-up comedians in the country, once struggled with a financial crunch, and at that time, his son was diagnosed with a rare disease called ‘Kawasaki’, and he had no money in his pocket. The comedian recently appeared on a podcast where he revealed that when his son was just one and a half years old, he was diagnosed with Kawasaki, and his son required injections costing Rs 25,000 each. However, he had hardly Rs 700 in his pocket. Munawar also revealed that this disease could have damaged his son’s heart. Munawar Faruqui on son’s batter with Kawasaki In a podcast with Etimes, Munawar Faruqui said, “That situation scares me. My son was one and a half years old back then. He fell ill, and for 2-3 days, his condition didn’t improve. After taking him to the hospital, we discovered he had Kawasaki disease. Three injections were required, each costing Rs 25,000. I needed Rs 75,000 but had only Rs 700-800 in my wallet.” He further continued and shared, “I smiled casually at the doctor, assuring him I’d arrange the money. But as I stepped out, I froze for 30-40 minutes, unable to think. It was the heaviest moment of my life.” Munawar also shared that he had to request people to give him money and said, “I travelled to Mumbai Central, collected the money, and returned within three hours. While I was relieved, I couldn’t smile because it wasn’t my money," he said and then added, “After that day, I made sure I’d never be insufficient financially again.” Munawar Faruqui’s Journey in Showbiz Munawar started his journey in 2020 after he uploaded a stand-up comedy video titled Dawood, Yamraaj, Aurat. After that, he released his debut song Jawab with Spectra, an Indian musician. He began his showbiz career in 2022 with the reality show Lock Upp, hosted by actress-politician Kangana Ranaut. He was crowned the winner of the show. He was then seen in Bigg Boss 17 in 2023, where he also lifted the trophy. Apart from Munawar Faruqui, there are several other high-profile names on the Lawrence Bishnoi gang’s alleged hit list, including Salman Khan, Zeeshan Siddique (son of Baba Siddique), Shaganpreet Singh, Kaushal Chaudhari, and Amit Dagar.
07 December,2024 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
