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Fencing Association of India Secretary Rajeev Mehta

Fencing Association of India Secretary Rajeev Mehta

India is hosting the Asian Senior Fencing Championships 2026 for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the sport in the country. While pleased with the successful organisation of the event and the progress shown by Indian fencers, Rajeev Mehta, Secretary General, Fencing Association of India (FAI) and Secretary General, Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA), believes the journey has only just begun. Speaking to The Bridge, Mehta reflected on India’s efforts to bring the event to New Delhi, the country’s medal ambitions, and plans to host more major international fencing competitions in the coming years. India is hosting the 2026 Asian Fencing Championships for the first time. How do you see it? First time we are trying to do the Asian Fencing Championships in India and the first time at Bharat Mandapam. Our players have given a very good performance. There is a lot of improvement from before. The only thing is that we didn’t get a medal. Until we get a medal, I don’t believe we have achieved what we want. What were …

Kirti Kulhari’s boyfriend Rajeev Siddhartha recalls they hardly spoke 3 sentences in 8 years on Four More Shots Please

Kirti Kulhari’s boyfriend Rajeev Siddhartha recalls they hardly spoke 3 sentences in 8 years on Four More Shots Please

What is Four More Shots Please! about On Four More Shots Please!, Kirti Kulhari played Anjana Menon, a successful lawyer managing single motherhood, while Rajeev Siddhartha played Mihir, who was part of Maanvi Gaagroo’s character Siddhi Patel’s storyline. Because their characters lived in completely different worlds, they shared almost no screen time. The series is a modern drama about four independent women living in Mumbai. Often called India’s version ofSex and the City, the show follows their messy but relatable journeys through careers, relationships, friendships and personal growth, with their strongest bond built over honest conversations at a local bar. Anjana Menon (Kirti Kulhari) is a successful lawyer dealing with emotional struggles after her divorce while raising her child as a single mother. Damini Rizvi Roy (Sayani Gupta) is an ambitious journalist focused on her career but struggling with a complicated personal life. Siddhi Patel (Maanvi Gagroo) comes from a wealthy family and battles self-doubt and societal pressure as she works toward self-acceptance. Umang Singh (Bani J) is a bold fitness trainer navigating life on …

Made debut with Salman Khan, now runs a hotel in Bhopal: Why Rajeev Verma quit movies | Bollywood News

Made debut with Salman Khan, now runs a hotel in Bhopal: Why Rajeev Verma quit movies | Bollywood News

Veteran actor Rajeev Verma, remembered by generations of moviegoers as Salman Khan’s on-screen father in Maine Pyar Kiya, has revealed why he chose to walk away from Mumbai and the mainstream entertainment industry despite being part of several iconic films and television shows. In a conversation on the DearGeneration podcast, Verma spoke about working alongside actors who would later become some of Bollywood’s biggest stars, the monotony that eventually crept into his career, and why he returned to his hometown of Bhopal to focus on family and a slower pace of life. Verma, who now spends most of his time doing theatre, said he never chased stardom. ‘When we made Maine Pyar Kiya, nobody knew Salman Khan’ Looking back at his breakthrough film, Verma pointed out that many people now identify him as Salman Khan’s father from Maine Pyar Kiya, but the film’s cast was largely made up of newcomers at the time. “Maine Pyar Kiya was my first film. By then, I was already a known face on television because of popular serials like …

Rajeev Khandelwal gives tour of dreamy Mumbai home: Terrace garden, vintage decor, island kitchen | Television News

Rajeev Khandelwal gives tour of dreamy Mumbai home: Terrace garden, vintage decor, island kitchen | Television News

4 min readNew DelhiMay 21, 2026 08:43 PM IST Rajeev Khandelwal, who hails from a small town in Rajasthan, has built for himself a serene Goan-style home amid the chaos of Mumbai. The television star recently gave fans a tour of his stunning three-storey house, designed with off-white walls, warm wooden interiors, antique décor pieces, and a spacious island kitchen that gives the home a vintage yet earthy charm. Speaking to Curly Tales, Rajeev revealed that sustainability and homegrown living are central to their lifestyle. “On the terrace, we have a small kitchen garden where we grow bottle gourd, papaya, palak and kale,” he shared. Rajeev Khandelwal’s living room. (Photo: Curly Tales/YouTube) The actor added that many of the fruits and vegetables they consume also come directly from his parents’ home in Goa. “Tomatoes, lemons and chikoo have come from our house in Goa,” he said, revealing that his parents often send produce through buses to Mumbai. The elegant off-white home also features a memory wall beside the staircase, adorned with photographs of Rajeev and …

Rajeev Khandelwal recalls Rajesh Khanna’s humble praise; veteran stars called him ‘new generation’s RK’

Rajeev Khandelwal recalls Rajesh Khanna’s humble praise; veteran stars called him ‘new generation’s RK’

3 min readNew DelhiMay 12, 2026 12:00 AM IST Actor Rajeev Khandelwal recently recalled visiting a “dream party” in the early days of his television career. “Haaye, you are so cute. Tu mera favourite hai,” he recollected veteran Bollywood personalities, including actor Neetu Singh, Saira Banu and Bindu, telling him so. “They told me ‘Nayi generation ka kaka hai tu‘ (You are the new generation’s Rajesh Khanna),” said Khandelwal, who went on to share his reaction and eventual meeting with the late superstar at the party. “I was blushing. My heart skipped a beat when I came to know that even Rajesh Khanna was there. Then he came. You suddenly see Rajesh Khanna. They took me to Kaka….kaka, yeh nayi generation ka kaka hai…iska naam bhi RK hai…(he is the new generation’s RK…his name is also RK…) and Kaka saw me and said, ” You know what the difference between you and me is? You are a better actor than I am. It is not to tell you that I am so good, but to …

‘I blame myself’: Why Rajeev Khandelwal still carries guilt over his mother’s cancer battle | Television News

‘I blame myself’: Why Rajeev Khandelwal still carries guilt over his mother’s cancer battle | Television News

4 min readNew DelhiMay 9, 2026 01:20 PM IST Actor Rajeev Khandelwal, who is currently hosting the reality game show Tum Ho Naa, recently opened up about the loss of his mother to cancer. On the show, the actor admitted that he still carries guilt for not recognising the symptoms of her illness in time. Talking about the painful phase, Rajeev shared that the pain of losing his mother continues to stay with him years after her passing, adding that he often blames himself for not understanding the early warning signs of the illness sooner. Rajeev recalls mother’s fight with ovarian cancer Rajeev became emotional while speaking about his mother’s battle with ovarian cancer during an episode of the show. Talking about that difficult phase, he confessed that the regret still weighs heavily on him. Rajeev said, “Main kaafi hadd tak khud ko gunehagaar samajhta hoon, kyunki mummy ko jo symptoms hue the, tab main samajh nahi paaya… Yeh show Bharat ke saare mahilaon ko samarpit hai, isliye main aap sab se darkhast karna chahunga …

Rajeev Khandelwal still blames himself over mother’s cancer battle: ‘Kyunki jo symptoms hue the…’

Rajeev Khandelwal still blames himself over mother’s cancer battle: ‘Kyunki jo symptoms hue the…’

Actor Rajeev Khandelwal recently opened up about one of the most painful chapters of his life, revealing that he still carries guilt over his late mother’s battle with cancer. Rajeev Khandelwal’s mother passed away in 2018. In an emotional confession, the actor admitted that he could not recognise the symptoms in time and continues to blame himself for not understanding the warning signs earlier during her illness. Rajeev on mother’s cancer battle Rajeev turned emotional while opening up about his late mother’s battle with ovarian cancer on an episode of the reality show Tum Ho Naa. The actor confessed that he still lives with the guilt of not identifying the warning signs of the illness early enough. Rajeev said, “Main kaafi hadh tak khud ko gunehagaar samajhta hoon, kyunki mummy ko jo symptoms hue thein, tab mein samajh nahi paaya… Yeh show Bharat ke saare mahilaon ko samarpit hai, isliye main aap sab se darkhast karna chahunga agar aap mein kisi ko bhi kabhi back-ache ke samasya ho, aapka agar appetite kam ho jaye, aapke …

Rajeev Khandelwal wants a reboot of his old TV show and it’s not Kahiin To Hoga, the actor reveals

Rajeev Khandelwal wants a reboot of his old TV show and it’s not Kahiin To Hoga, the actor reveals

Rajeev Khandelwal became a household name over two decades ago with one TV show. His breakthrough show Kahiin To Hoga made him an overnight sensation with his character Sujal becoming the nation’s heartthrob. The actor then went on to do more TV shows and then followed his journey into films and OTT. Recently, he returned to television as a host on the game show Tum Ho Naa. While he is enjoying this stint, he reveals to us that he wants a reboot of one of his old TV shows and it’s not Kahiin To Hoga. Rajeev Khandelwal (Photo: Yogen Shah) After the daily soap’s success, Rajeev Khandelwal followed it with another interesting show, Left Right Left (LRL), that became a cult classic over the years. In 2026, Left Right Left completes 20 years and the actor remembers it quite fondly. “When I look back, I only have a smile on my face. It just excited me as it was something different. After Kahiin To Hoga, daily soaps were being offered to me in abundance. I could …

Rajeev Khandelwal admits he is willing to do fiction shows on TV again: But all I am offered are daily soaps

Rajeev Khandelwal admits he is willing to do fiction shows on TV again: But all I am offered are daily soaps

After a gap of close to a decade, actor Rajeev Khandelwal marked his return to television, the medium that made him a household name over two decades ago, with the game show Tum Ho Naa this month. Excited about this return, Rajeev Khandelwal says, “I had to stay away from television because it was not offering me what I wanted to do. But when this show was offered, I said yes because I enjoy hosting and I could connect with it as it’s about celebrating the women in our lives. My television audience has been waiting for me to do something for them, and I used to feel bad that I couldn’t do anything but I didn’t want to do things that I don’t want to do. This show is my way of giving thanks back to the people who have loved me so much.” Rajeev Khandelwal (Photo: Instagram) The actor says he is quite proud of the format of the show as it doesn’t fall in the unnecessary controversy-creating kinds of shows. “It’s not …

Rajeev Khandelwal will play a romantic character only if it’s ‘age appropriate’: ‘TV not offering anything exciting’ | Television News

Rajeev Khandelwal will play a romantic character only if it’s ‘age appropriate’: ‘TV not offering anything exciting’ | Television News

5 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 30, 2026 07:59 PM IST Actor Rajeev Khandelwal has been juggling between mediums for quite some time. On Monday, Rajeev returns to TV after almost a decade, but this time as a host for a reality show, Tum Ho Naa. Recently, in an interview with SCREEN, the actor opened up about why he has stayed away from the medium for a long time. He also discussed how reality shows have all been about negativity these days. Rajeev also shared that he is open to playing a romantic character once again after Kahiin Toh Hoga. ‘I kept myself away from TV for a very long time, only because…’ Rajeev Khandelwal will be seen on the small screen after almost a decade. Discussing why he has been away for a long time, Rajeev said, “I have been feeling for a very long time that I need to do something for the television audience. I keep rotating from one medium to another, I don’t plan anything, I experiment with myself. I kept myself away …