Sunil Grover quit The Kapil Sharma Show in 2017 after a fallout with Kapil (Photo: Sony TV)
As per the latest Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) data, while the total television viewership is still 15% higher than the pre-COVID period, it has gradually declined since its peak when the lockdown was enforced.
In recent times, channels have been cancelling the production of shows, the latest being Colors’ Vidya. Before that, Ekta Kapoor announced the end of Naagin 4. However, they will get the next season rolling immediately. Star Plus will no longer be airing Nazar 2, Dadi Amma Dadi Amma Maan Jao, Dil Jaise Dhadake… Dhadakne Do. Sony TV has pulled the plug on Patiala Babes, Beyhadh 2 and Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein, while Zee TV has announced the end of Dil Yeh Ziddi Hai.
On the other hand, the audience has been lapping up on the reruns of mythological dramas, as it continued to top TRP charts.
Puneet Issar, who played the role of Duryodhan in Mahabharat, shared with indianexpress.com that these shows can help people gain positivity. “These are great epics and teach a lot about Indian culture. Also, Ramayan and Mahabharat are not religious books. They are manuals to lead daily lives. They help one understand relationships and how to deal with adversities. While Ramayan teaches you what to do, Mahabharat tells you what you shouldn’t do. One can learn so much about human emotions and how it’s important to always choose what’s right,” he said.
Naagin 4 actor Vijayendra Kumeria has launched his YouTube channel in a bid to keep his fans entertained.
Talking about the same, he shared, "I have been thinking of creating some short films and content since a long time but never took that first step to implement my thought. During the lockdown, I got a lot of time to think, learn, write and shoot. So finally I have launched a channel and will try to make it interesting for viewers to watch. I will start by uploading some short-films that I made recently with minimum resources. Slowly there will be a bouquet of entertaining content like fun videos, behind the scenes, cooking videos, workout videos and whatever my fans and viewers suggest. I am new to this platform when it comes to creating content and engaging people but it is a great way to reach out to your fans.”
Actor Kapil Sharma on Friday shared that he would love to work with Sunil Grover again. The two had a fallout in 2017, post which the latter quit The Kapil Sharma Show. Now seems like water under the bridge, Kapil is hopeful that the two can get back together for another project.
In an interview to Bombay Times, the comedian said, 'Sunil is such a fine actor. When I work with different artistes I always feel that there is so much to learn. Maine Sunil paaji se bahut cheezein seekhe hai, aur future mein, if a good project comes by, unke saath kaam karne mein bada mazaa aayega.'
Sharma also hinted that the two might come together again on another platform. He said, '“When we are together, we don’t have to work too hard, kyunki hum ek doosre ko bahut acchi tarah se jaante hai. I keep thinking that my current show is going on well, toh shayad kuch doosre platforms ke liye Sunil paaji ko leke kuch plan karu…aise ideas dimaag mein daudte rehte hai.”
Model-actor Scarlett Rose, who won Splitsvilla 7 recently shared how she was subjected to racism by many in the industry. She shared, "When I 1st started modelling , I got turned down so many times , I would get casting calls for shows , tvs & movies & when they met me , I would be rejected for my skin colour: they would tell me “Bohot sundar ho par Gori nahi” (You are beautiful but not fair)"
"When I started online: I got lot of love but I got lots more hate & racist comments for the way I looked & my skin colour . (I still get these comments & people calling me these in my inbox ) People called me Blacky , Kali , Negro, Kali Bhains 🐃 , Crow , Niger etc etc * For all of you who support America , #BlackLivesMatter 🖤," she added.
Rose concluded the post sharing how Indians too are not new to racism. "Amazing 👏🏿 I support the cause too. BUT IT HAPPENS IN YOUR COUNTRY TOO & YOU DO NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT!"
On Thursday, filmmaker Basu Chatterjee passed away. Writer-producer Zama Habib shared a heartfelt post on the director's demise. He wrote on Facebook:
Himanshi Khurana and Asim Riaz are all set to star together in another music video. The two met on Bigg Boss 13 and fell in love soon. The couple who is lovingly called Asimanshi shared the poster on Instagram. They wrote, "Something coming really soon on @desimusicfactory 💃 @asimriaz77.official #himanshikhurana."
Actor Gautam Rode posted a video on Instagram claiming himself to be his wife Pankhuri Awasthy's 'Joru Ka Ghulam'. The video is from his wedding and the actors are seen dancing on the same song.
Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 and Mujhse Shaadi Karoge fame Ballraaj will be live today on the Indian Express Entertainment Instagram page today at 5 pm. Login to have a fun chat with him.
Ekta Kaul and Sumeet Vyas have been blessed with a baby boy. The actors got married 2018. This is their first child and the couple has named the baby Ved. Kaul is known for her work in Rab Se Sohna Ishq, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and Mere Angne Mein.
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The tragic death of an elephant in Kerala, said to be caused by eating a pineapple stuffed with firecrackers has led to an outrage. Many TV and film actors expressed their emotions regarding the same. Hina Khan, who has always been vocal about social subjects, also took to Instagram to talk about the animal's death.
Calling humans an evil race, the actor posted a long note she wrote, "Wars, Pandemics, Deaths, Racism, Rapes, Diseases, Calamities and many more .. all by our hands! We are Murderers.. We seem to be immune to learning from our mistakes. We seem to be so unchangeable. But Change is inevitable!"
"Humanity has lost all hopes of proving itself as a saviour species. So far we’ve only been destroying, devastating and killing.
The killings are not new, numerous species extinct every day, millions of animals killed for food, skin, bones, teeth and what not!
It has been a surviving race which is now more like a evil race," she added.
"Maybe we deserve it! Maybe it’s natures way of showing us AGAIN, wake up! Wake Up!! Or simply stop Existing! You’d thinkthere’s a choice .. but no.. Karma is not about choice ! It’s about actions! And we have some dreadful reaping to do... We have asked for it, time and again.. #EvilRace"