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THIS actor quit acting when she was popular, established a make-up company with…, her business empire is valued at…

THIS actor quit acting when she was popular, established a make-up company with…, her business empire is valued at…

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Small-screen actress Small-screen stars like Sakshi Tanwar and Ronit Roy have built enough wealth to support four generations, thanks to their TV careers and good investments. But beyond those success stories, one former TV actor took an entirely different path, exiting the industry at her peak to embark on a business journey. Actress’ TV journey The actress began her career in television with the show Achanak 37 Saal Baad in 2002. She went on to star in various TV shows like Bhabhi and Tum Bin Jaaoon Kahaan. However, it was Ektaa Kapoor’s show Kkusum in 2003 that made her famous.  Her popular TV shows and reality TV shows She was a part of Ektaa’s cult hit Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and featured in other popular shows like Sinndoor Tere Naam Ka, Naagin, among others. After making a name in fiction shows, Aashka also participated in various reality TV shows like Bigg Boss 6, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4, Nach Baliye 8, and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 4.  Last appearance on TV She appeared …

Priya Malik: Motherhood has made me appreciate the smaller things in life

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Actor-poet Priya Malik is still getting used to the feeling of being a mother. She says every moment of motherhood is memorable. Priya Malik The Bigg Boss 9 fame Malik and her entrepreneur husband Karan Bakshi welcomed a baby boy on March 24, just a day before Holi. They have named him — Zorawar. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! “When it comes to life, motherhood has made me appreciate the smaller things in life a lot more. Seeing the wonderful world through the eyes of a newborn is nothing short of a miracle,” Malik tells us in her first interview after welcoming the baby. She adds, “It has also made me slow down and smell the roses! In regards to my career, I’m still as passionate about the stage as I was before, in fact I want my child to also witness me thriving both as a mother and as a performer. That’ll give me true happiness”. Here, she reveals she had a …

After breakup with Bigg Boss co-contestant Pavitra Punia, Eijaz Khan is single and not ready to mingle

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After breaking up his four year long relationship with actor Pavitra Punia, actor Eijaz Khan is putting all his focus on his work. We have got to know that he is single, and not ready to get into another relationship at the moment. Eijaz Khan and Pavitra Punia The estranged couple met each other during a reality show. After forming a bond with each other on the show, they started dating, and were living together as well. They got engaged in 2020. In August, Khan had shared pictures from August 3 when he proposed to Punia. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! “Moving on from the relationship was tough as he was really dedicated and committed to it. It took some time for him to get over it. However, the actor has moved on from his past now, and is looking ahead,” says a source. There have been some rumours about Khan cheating on Punia, and that becoming the reason behind the split. The …

Devoleena Bhattacharjee after signing Bengal 1947: An Untold Love Story: I am not quitting TV for Bollywood films

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After making a name for herself on the small screen, Devoleena Bhattacharjee is entering Bollywood hoping to find similar acclaim. However, the actor says foraying into Bollywood doesn’t mean she is quitting TV. Devoleena Bhattacharjee will be entering Bollywood soon Bhattacharjee will be making her film debut with Bengal 1947: An Untold Love Story, which is set against the backdrop of partition. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! “I don’t believe in any such concept that if I’m doing TV, I’ll have to quit it completely to start a career in films or if I’m in films I won’t be doing TV again,” Bhattacharjee tells us. She adds, “As an actor, my work is to act, no matter what the medium is. If the concept and the opportunities come along the offer excites me I will be on for it. I’m happy that I’m getting the opportunity to make a debut on the big screen.. And I wish to grow and enjoy the same …

Arjun Bijlani: My appendix was about to burst, reached hospital just in time

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Arjun Bijlani is on the road to recovery after his surgery to remove appendix, and the actor reveals things could have turned fatal if he would not have reached hospital on time. At the moment, he wants to focus on his health and take things slow. Arjun Bijlani is planning to take it slow now Last week, the actor shared pictures from hospital on his Instagram account, revealing that he is undergoing a surgery. He followed it up with a health update, writing, “I’m feeling better than yesterday and will be back on my feet and working soon”. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Talking about the recovery with us, the actor shares, “The recovery is going good. I am at home only, eating light food. Complete detox is happening. It is like my second life because that appendix was so big. It was about to burst. I reached the hospital just in time due to which they got me operated immediately”. The 41-year-old admits that he used to shrug …

Kanchi Singh: We have more options and work in the OTT space

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Kanchi Singh, who has featured in TV shows such as Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is working her way back to the acting world after seven years. This time, she is taking the OTT route to return, as she feels the space offers her more to experiment as an artiste. Kanchi Singh is known for starring in shows such as Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Sharing her excitement to be back to work, she says, “I’m super excited for the month of October this year. Because it’s going to be my OTT debut and I’m really looking forward to it. I am working with good actors such as Hiten Tejwani, Sneha Ullal, and it is turning out to be a different experience. It is a thriller with a lot of mystery elements”. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! Ask her what kept her away from acting for seven years, Singh says, “I was away from acting as I …

Eid special: Mom-to-be Gauahar Khan hopes she gets ‘double Eidi’ from husband Zaid this time | Bollywood

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Actor Gauahar Khan is eagerly awaiting a new chapter in her life as she prepares to become a mother. The actor opens up about her excitement for this Eid, which will be extra special as she gets to her due date. Gauahar Khan is expecting her first baby with husband Zaid Darbar “This Eid is extremely special for me! Also, I am wondering if I will be able to cook, as I am getting lazier by the day because the (delivery) time is coming closer. We are counting days until we become three from two,” shares an elated Khan, who is expecting her first child with husband, content creator Zaid Darbar. The 39-year-old continues, “This Ramadan, I have not been able to fast because I’m in my third trimester and it’s not advised to fast. I miss my rozas but everything else is the same. I am waking up for sehri because I cook for Zaid and Iftar. It is just that I couldn’t fast this time”. Opening up about her Eid celebrations, the actor …

Nikki Tamboli shifts focus on Bollywood: When you can get the best, why settle for the good | Bollywood

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After gaining confidence through her work on the small screen, actor Nikki Tamboli is ready to head to Bollywood, and reveals she is going through several scripts to find the right role for her debut. “I feel that if you can get the best, why should you stay for the good. If you can reach for the moon, why settle for stars,” she says while talking about the thought which pushed forward her decision. The 26-year-old adds, “I feel I have the confidence to accept newer challenges and it’s time to hit back hard. I’ve been looking at scripts and keeping my options open but I needed something that I can connect to and can see myself doing. I’m just waiting for the perfect role”. Tamboli found popularity after her stint in the reality show, Bigg Boss, following which she starred in several music videos. Now, she is looking forward to entering the big game of Bollywood. “I would love to do an action sequence movie .I love action. Also full Bollywood style drama.. I …

Tunisha Sharma’s death turns into wake up call for TV

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Recently, FWICE slammed the producers of Tunisha Sharma’s show Ali Baba: Daastan-E-Kabul for negligence as the set didn’t have any doctor on call, or an ambulance on the set. It has led to a conversation about whether having an ambulance should be made mandatory on the sets of a show. “The female lead of the show has died, and one lead is in jail. But the makers are replacing and going on with the shoot. That shows that they are only focused on money, instead of the artists associated. Sheezan Khan took Tunisha to the hospital in a private vehicle after committing suicide last month. There was no ambulance or doctor on the set. Why?” asks BN Tiwari, President of FWICE (Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees). He adds, “We have time and again mentioned that ambulances on set should be made mandatory. People used to follow this during the initial days of Covid-19 pandemic, and now have just stopped. Artistes from our association will not go to any set which doesn’t have an ambulance …