Showing posts with label Jasmin Bhasin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jasmin Bhasin. Show all posts
Aly Goni became my eyes and hands for a few days-Jasmin Bhasin
8:06 AM
Hasti Doshi (BOMBAY TIMES; July 26, 2024)
Actress Jasmine Bhasin has had a tough time in the last few days. The actress' eyes were bandaged after she experienced some serious trouble with her lenses. Her corneas were damaged and she was advised to completely rest. Jasmine was attending an event in Delhi on July 17 when the incident occurred. But the actress is feeling better now and her bandages have been removed.
The actress tells us, “I have almost recovered. There is slight uneasiness and pain but it will take some time to heal fully. My vision is back and I can now carry on with my daily routine. I can get back to work. Thanks to all the doctors who have helped me heal.”
She needs to exercise caution though. “I still need to be careful with my makeup and lenses for a month. I can't wear them for sometime. And makeup shouldn’t touch my eyes."
Jasmine also thanked boyfriend Aly Goni on her social media for being with her throughout this. She shares, “Aly was there with me throughout and was my biggest support system. He became my eyes and hands for a few days. Whenever I had to put eye drops every few hours, he used to help me with that too."
She adds, "My friends came over to make me feel better and spend time with me. I feel blessed that I had people around me in difficult times.”
While the actress blames no one for this incident, but asks everyone to be careful. “This can happen to anyone. This is one unfortunate incident that happened with me. I don’t blame anyone for this, but I want everyone to be careful while wearing their lenses and also with their health,” says Jasmine.
After I wore my lenses, my eyes started hurting and soon I couldn’t see anything-Jasmine Bhasin
10:40 AM
Hasti Doshi (BOMBAY TIMES; July 21, 2024)
Jasmine Bhasin is going through a tough time with her eyes being bandaged following a problem with her lenses.
The actress tells us, “I was in Delhi for an event on July 17, for which I was getting ready. I don’t know what was wrong with my lenses, but after I wore them, my eyes started hurting, and the pain gradually got worse. I wanted to rush to a doctor, but since it was a work commitment, I decided to attend the event and then go to the doctor.”
She adds, “I wore sunglasses at the event, and the team helped me manage things because, after a point, I couldn’t see anything. Later at night, we went to an eye specialist, who told me that my corneas were damaged and bandaged my eyes. The following day, I rushed to Mumbai and continued my treatment here.”
Talking about her condition right now, she shares, “I am experiencing a lot of pain. Doctors have told me that I should recover in the next four-five days, but till then, I need to take good care of my eyes. It’s not easy because I can’t see, and I am struggling to even sleep due to the pain.”
Jasmine hopes to return to work soon. “Fortunately, I didn’t have to postpone any of my work. I hope to recover and get back to work in a few days,” she says.
Jasmin Bhasin on celebs being trolled for cosmetic surgery: "It’s very toxic"
9:56 AM
Yashika Mathur (HINDUSTAN TIMES; May 19, 2024)
Actors often get trolled by social media users for getting cosmetic changes. The most recent case is that of Rajkummar Rao, who faced flak for alleged chin surgery. But Jasmin Bhasin doesn’t believe in taking such negativity just because they are public figures. Recently, when a senior artiste got trolled online for ‘looking different’, the actor lashed out at the haters.
“I feel it’s very toxic. I accept that as actors and celebs, we put ourselves out in public, but why do people have to feed on the negativity?” she tells us. Bhasin feels that for people in showbiz, looking good becomes a responsibility, and they always have to groom themselves. But that’s not possible at all times.
“At times, we are bloated, we have hormonal issues, or we’re going through something in life. We are constantly under pressure, and if things don’t go well, then trolling us actors and rubbing it in our faces is a little insensitive,” she asserts.
The Bigg Boss fame actor highlights that trolling celebs affects them deeply too. “A person might be facing some crisis in life, and they would already be stressed. This kind of negative attention can give them anxiety, or worse, put them in depression,” says Bhasin, who is currently shooting for a Punjabi film.
It’s a rule at the mosque to wear a certain attire, and that’s what I did-Jasmin Bhasin
8:08 AM
Jasmin Bhasin was recently trolled for wearing an abaya while visiting a mosque in Abu Dhabi. But the actor remains unfazed by the comments on social media
Navya Kharbanda (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 28, 2023)
Actor Jasmin Bhasin recently visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, wearing a teal-green abaya. When she posted a reel of her trip, she was trolled on social media for wearing the attire despite being a non-Muslim. However, the Bigg Boss 14 contestant asserts she simply “paid respect and followed the rules”. “It was a sacred place. It’s a rule [at the mosque] to wear a certain attire, and that’s what I did,” she shares.
Bhasin, who turns 33 today and is currently holidaying in Italy with her boyfriend, actor Aly Goni, says she has learned to ignore trolls and not get bogged down by negativity. “I choose what to wear and where I go. When I go on a beach vacation, I wear swimsuits. If I put up a picture of that tomorrow, I might be trolled again. So, I choose to ignore all this negativity,” she says, adding, “If you give certain things more energy and importance, they increase. And I don’t want that in my life.”
Bhasin, who has spent over a decade in the entertainment industry, addresses the constant scrutiny celebs go through. She says after a point, one just comes to terms with how things are in the virtual world and “choose to look at only the positive comments”.
Recently, the Naagin 4 actor had to drop out of a Vikram Bhatt film, which could have marked her Bollywood debut, due to issues with dates. When asked if she regrets this, she replies, “Of course, you feel bad about it, but I shall wait for a new opportunity to come my way.”
Bhasin, who made her acting debut in 2011 with the Tamil film Vaanam, has only featured in a handful of regional films since then. Is that a conscious decision? “I want to make sure that whenever I do [a film], it has a strong script and a character that leaves a mark,” reasons the actor, adding, “So, I’m waiting for the right script and the people to work with in Bollywood.”
Sonali Phogat dies of heart attack; co-stars in shock; Vikas Gupta talks about her daughter Yashodhara
8:29 AM
Tanvi Trivedi (BOMBAY TIMES; August 24, 2022)
Actress and politician Sonali Phogat, 42, passed away on Monday night in Goa after she suffered a heart attack. Born in a village in Haryana, Sonali started her showbiz journey as an anchor in 2006 and acted in a few Haryanvi films and the TV show Ek Maa Jo Laakhon Ke Liye Bani Amma (2016). In 2019, she also appeared in the web show The Story Of Badmashgarh. She had participated in Bigg Boss 14 (BB14) in 2020 as a wild card entry, post which she wanted to concentrate on her acting career, and she told us in an interview she was even planning to shift base to Mumbai. Her sudden demise came as a shock to her BB14 co-contestants, who remember her as cheerful and strong.
SHE WAS CHEERFUL AND STRONG: JASMIN BHASIN
“She was a very strong, sweet and cheerful person. She used to always shower me with blessings. It was way too early for her to just depart like this. Sonali was a single parent, and her daughter Yashodhara is so young. I am not in a position to say much because it is very difficult to accept that she is not with us anymore. I used to be in touch with her regularly. I will need some time to come to terms with what has happened.”
DO DIN PEHLE HI BAAT HUI THI: ALY GONI
“Samajh nahi aa raha mujhe abhi… Do din pehle hi baat hui thi unse. . . I am not feeling okay.”
IN DEEP SHOCK: RAHUL VAIDYA
“Sonali ji was like an elder sister to me. She had come for my wedding, and recently when my single released on Friendship Day, she asked me to send her the song. I am in deep shock. I wouldn’t call her a friend, she was more like a mother figure to me, very affectionate. ”
WAS LIKE A MOTHER TO ME: ARSHI KHAN
“She was like a mother to me. On August 7, we spoke, and she told me she was going to Goa, after which she was going to come to Mumbai, and we were planning to meet. She was a very warm person. I remember how she used to look after me in the Bigg Boss house. ”
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Vinay MR Mishra (HINDUSTAN TIMES; August 24, 2022)
TV actor, former Bigg Boss contestant and political leader Sonali Phogat, 42, died of a heart attack in Goa, on Tuesday. On Monday night, she was taken to St Anthony’s Hospital And Research Centre at Anjuna in North Goa after she complained of uneasiness, sources said.
Actor Jasmin Bhasin, who was a part of the reality show with Phogat, says, “I woke up to this news and it is very shocking. I am numb. I don’t even know how to express my feelings. She was always nice to me and Aly (Goni, actor and boyfriend). She was a darling; she’d often text us. I had known her since Tashan-E-Ishq (TV series). She was very ambitious and wanted to do so much for women and society.”
Actor Nawab Shah, who played Phogat’s on-screen husband in her first TV show, Ek Maa Jo Laakhon Ke Liye Bani Amma, is “sad and shocked”. He shares, “She went too early. There was so much that she wanted to do [for society]. I remember, while doing the show, I would help her out with acting, as it was her first gig. But she was always keen to do a good job. Also, it’s quite alarming how people are losing their lives to heart attacks.”
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Producer and Bigg Boss contestant Vikas Gupta talks about his friend, actor-politician Sonali Phogat who passed away on Monday
Upala KBR (MID-DAY; August 24, 2022)
BJP leader and actor Sonali Phogat died of suspected heart attack in Goa on Monday. In 2020, she had entered Bigg Boss as a wildcard contestant. Her co-contestant, producer, Vikas Gupta shares his memories of her. “Sonali epitomised grace for me. It was a shock for me when I heard that she had passed away so suddenly. A reporter called and gave me the news. People have been passing away too soon and I get affected by it. Sonali was someone who went out of her way to make sure she did well in life, was health conscious and raised her daughter Yashodhara so beautifully. That is very inspiring for me. Sonali was not the way she was portrayed in Bigg Boss, but full of grace, warmth and kindness. She felt that people needed to behave like that in Bigg Boss. In real life, she was very positive, full of confidence and a sorted person. Any woman who makes it big from a small town might have an attitude which people may not like. But not everyone with so much grace as Sonali can actually come so far, whether it is politics or coming on Bigg Boss 14.”
Gupta says his heart goes out to Phogat’s daughter. “Yashodhara had come on show and told her, ‘Aap Bigg Boss ke ghar ke andar dekh lo, baahar hum log sambhal lenge.’ For a young kid to say that, was mature. I feel very disheartened because people like Sonali are so much loved and needed. She was a young-hearted, vibrant person.”
Post Bigg Boss they kept in touch too, says Gupta. “She was the one who would keep in touch always. Whenever she was in Mumbai, she would want to meet. Sonali was very kind to me because apparently, I was good to her on the show. She was supportive always because she remembered this incident where one group she had encountered was unkind to her and they had reprimanded her. I had consoled her and told her, ‘Look who you are. You are an amazing person and you are playing along with people who may not have the same outlook like you.’ That’s when she became herself again.”
I used to imagine myself in music videos, dancing like a heroine and looking all glamorous-Jasmin Bhasin
8:15 AM
Titas Chowdhury (HINDUSTAN TIMES; January 2, 2021)
Last month, actor Jasmin Bhasin bought a new house in Mumbai. She tells us that it not only overwhelmed her but also took her back to the time when she first stepped into the city. “About 10-12 years back when I came to Mumbai, I didn’t have a roof over my head. I worked very hard so that I could live the life I always dreamed of — a nice house, love and security,” she says.
But she is quick to note that this is a prelude to all that’s in store for her in the coming months. “This is the beginning of a new journey, and I think I need to push myself harder for bigger professional achievements,” she shares.
The past year has been rather eventful for Bhasin as she has starred in nine music videos. Happy to have forayed into the music space after television and films, she says, “I used to watch a lot of them and imagine myself in them, dancing like a heroine and looking all glamorous. Once I started receiving offers to be a part of music videos in which some amazing singers lent their voices, I had no reason to say no.”
The 31-year-old feels taking this step has been “rewarding” as the audience got to see her playing different characters. But she admits that these aren’t “a stepping stone” into the bigger picture. “12 years ago, I did my first regional ad. I didn’t know that it would lead me to land a Tamil film with a superstar. When I did a 20 second TVC for a hygiene product, I didn’t know that I would be cast in Tashan-e-Ishq. Aapko nahi pata hota ki aapka kaunsa kaam aapko kahaan casting kara de,” ends Bhasin, who will soon be seen in a regional film and a web show.
How Chandigarh became the hub of filming music videos amid the pandemic
8:14 AM
Jaspreet Nijher (BOMBAY TIMES; January 1, 2022)
While Punjabi music is one of the leading industries across the country, in 2021 Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh also became a hub of non-Punjabi music and saw a sharp rise in production of music videos there. With Chandigarh located at a vantage point sharing proximity to Punjab’s greenery and fields, and Himachal Pradesh’s scenic mountains within vicinity, the diverse landscape of this region is attracting music makers like never before. Last year heralded what many claim to be the beginning of an era for this region in music video filming.
2021 WAS JUST THE BEGINNING FOR CHANDIGARH AS THE SHOOTING HUB: ARJUN
Actor Arjun Bijlani has also been in and out of the region to shoot for his ventures. He says, “Chandigarh has a lot of talent, that is why it has become the hub. There are some lovely locations near the city and it’s easier to find romantic settings for songs which are mostly on the genre of love. I have also shot for couple of music videos there. I feel, this is just the beginning of a bigger boom to come into Chandigarh and this region as far as music video productions go, agey agey dekho hota hai kya. ”
CHANDIGARH IS NOT CROWDED, THAT MAKES IT SAFE AMID PANDEMIC: DHEERAJ
Actor Dheeraj Dhoopar returned to Chandigarh three times last year. He says, “I was recently in Chandigarh for a music video and it was my third music video there. I thoroughly enjoyed every experience there. Chandigarh is perfectly located and close to many idyllic locations. The city is so beautiful, planned and not crowded, which makes it the safest bet to shoot in a crisis like the Coronavirus pandemic.”
VIBE OF CHANDIGARH IS DIFFERENT: JASMIN BHASIN
Jasmin Bhasin shot for Punjabi and Hindi numbers there. She says, “Chandigarh is a beautiful city and the vibe is very different from the rest of India. I shot a few music videos and fell in love with the city every time. I feel Chandigarh became the hub of shooting for music videos because the city has a modern and contemporary feel. It never makes you feel out of place, and it is a popular tourist destination. Also, in COVID times, the people of Chandigarh were very particular about following protocol. So, it was safer than other popular shooting spots in the country. ”
POPULARITY OF PUNJABI MUSIC GIVES THE STATE A GOOD REPUTATION FOR MUSIC PRODUCTION: MANNAT
With recording studios mushrooming in Mohali, music production is thriving there. Says Punjabi singer Mannat Noor, “Punjabi music industry is booming, and Punjabi songs are being listened to by people from every other state. If they don’t understand the lyrics, they like the beats. There are so many great singers from Punjab who received worldwide recognition and have crazy fandom. And Chandigarh being the capital has become the hub. ”
I want to disconnect as flashes of Sidharth Shukla keep coming to my mind-Aly Goni
8:06 AM
Sugandha Rawal (HINDUSTAN TIMES; September 6, 2021)
For actor Aly Goni, it was difficult to attend the funeral of his friend, actor Sidharth Shukla, who passed away recently after suffering a heart attack. Now, he is struggling to get it out of his mind, as he is getting flashes from the tragic event. “I’m still unable to accept the fact that Sidharth has gone. Life begins at 40, and he passed away at that age. I am speechless. I attended the funeral and now I want to disconnect, as flashes of Sidharth keep coming to my mind all the time. I wish all the strength to his mother, his family and Shehnaaz (Gill; Sidharth’s rumoured girlfriend),” shares Goni.
Goni returned from Kashmir with girlfriend Jasmin Bhasin on Thursday, when they got the devastating news at the airport. The video of Goni, 30, breaking down on the phone also surfaced on the Internet. “It was the most shocking news. He was an amazing person and my senior,” shares the actor.
Earlier, Goni took to social media to mourn the loss and send strength to Gill. “Chehra jo hamesha haste hue dekha.. khush dekha… lekin aaj jaisa dekha bass dil toot gaya … stay strong sana.. #numb #heartbroken (sic),” he tweeted.
Goni feels that one must live in the present and make the most of it, because there’s no guarantee of the future. “The tragic incident has reminded us to make the most of our life and seize the moment today,” he says.
Sidharth Shukla was only 40. Is 40 an age to die? Life’s uncertainty is certain-Jasmin Bhasin
8:18 AM
Kavita Awaasthi (HINDUSTAN TIMES; September 5, 2021)
The untimely death of actor Sidharth Shukla sent shock ripples across the entertainment industry. When the news of the 40-year-old’s passing broke on September 2, his good friend Jasmin Bhasin was enroute to Mumbai.
The actor was in Kashmir with her boyfriend Aly Goni on a trip. The duo was quite close to Shukla, as both of them had worked with him in TV shows. Bhasin says, “I heard the shocking news only after I landed in Mumbai from Kashmir. It was a devastating feeling.”
The actor, who worked with Shukla in the 2017 TV show, Dil Se Dil Tak, adds, “We had fun working together in the show and had a warm and friendly rapport. He was such a lively person. I just can’t get over the reality. He was only 40. Is 40 an age to die? Life’s uncertainty is certain. Everyone should live in the present. All I remember now is his ever-smiling happy-go-lucky face.”
Bhasin recalls they shared some fun times together and those memories are all that are left. She says, “We had some good times working together on the set. He was a good friend. When you lose a person you know well, it’s very painful. I am speechless. I pray for strength to Shehnaaz Gill and Sidharth’s mom and family in these trying times. The loss is irreparable. May his soul rest in peace.”
I tied rakhi to Aly Goni in person immediately after Khatron Ke Khiladi. I got a Chota Bheem rakhi for him-Avika Gor
8:05 AM
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; August 22, 2021)
She is her parent’s only child, but Avika Gor never felt the void of a sibling. Even if she experienced pangs occasionally of missing out on the bitter-sweet moments siblings share, it was taken care of two years ago after she decided to tie rakhi on Aly Goni’s hand. The two participated in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi in 2019 and Aly’s caring attitude towards Avika had them hitting it off instantly.
Avika shares, “Aly was extremely caring, sweet and protective of me. I was injured during the shoot and needed someone to take care of me. Aly stood by me throughout the show. He cheered for me during every stunt and was extremely encouraging. We did not know each other and yet he supported me. My first ever Eid celebration was at his home and my first ever Eidi was given to me by him. He is kind and honest. I absolutely love him to the core.”
The actress adds, “I tied rakhi to him in person immediately after Khatron Ke Khiladi. We were chilling at Jasmin’s home and I asked him if I could tie him rakhi and he replied, ‘Of course.’ I got a Chota Bheem rakhi for him (laughs!).”
Aly says, “Avika is very caring and sweet. She is always happy with my success and supported me when I was inside the Bigg Boss house. We share a beautiful, special and strong bond. Uske efforts ki wajah se hamaara rishta itna pyaara bana hai. Though we may not get to meet often, she keeps me posted about all the developments in her life. She even told me about Milind Chandwani when she started dating him. I checked his profile and he came across as a nice guy.”
Ask him if he is a protective brother to Avika and he replies, “She doesn’t need anyone to protect her. She is very strong and started working at a young age. Usne itne padhaav dekh liye hain ki usko kisi ke protection ki zaroorat nahi hai. Usne apni life ke faisle khud liye hain. I appreciate it. That’s how I am and I relate to her on that aspect.”
Avika won’t be in Mumbai this year to celebrate the festival with Aly. She says, “Sadly, I won’t be in Mumbai this year, too. So, I will be sending him the rakhi. It’s like a long-distance sibling love between us (smiles!).”
The actress says that though they may not be in touch with each other on a regular basis when they meet, they pick up where they left off. She says, “The USP of our friendship and the brother-sister love is that we may not talk for months, but we know that we are there for each other and have each other’s back. I will always cherish the sweet bond that we have.”
Unlocking Mumbai was necessary now that the cases have reduced-Jasmin Bhasin
8:14 AM
Titas Chowdhury (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 19, 2021)
With Mumbai going through a phase-wise unlock, Jasmin Bhasin believes that it’s a good shift from the sedentary lifestyle we had been leading and says that it’s a rather good call taken by the government to open up the economy in the state of Maharashtra. “Unlocking Mumbai was necessary now that the (Coronavirus) cases have reduced. People would want to go out of their homes because lockdown has taken a toll on them,” she shares.
She iterates that human beings are social animals and the lockdown led to intense boredom. She says, “We need to interact with others to keep ourselves in the right state of mind. We also need to feel the air and the vibe of the city. While at home, we restricted ourselves to technology.”
Bhasin, who has been a popular face on television, feels that it’s “a positive sign” that the television industry that heavily bled due to the pandemic has hit the ground the running now. “The industry is following the norms as given by the government. It provides entertainment and employment. The TV industry believes that the show must go on and so do I,” she says.
She heaves a sigh of relief knowing that the production houses are “leaving no stone unturned to provide a safe environment”. “The makers are taking all the precautions because if anyone gets Covid, it will put the whole show at risk. As a result, the story will have to be changed and that will affect the TRPs,” she ends.
BT Exclusive: Jasmin Bhasin and Aly Goni beat COVID-19 together
8:00 AM
The couple, who was in home isolation at Aly’s residence in Jammu, has recovered I now
Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; May 24, 2021)
While it seemed that Jasmin Bhasin had extended her stay in beau Aly Goni’s hometown, Jammu, and was spending some more quality time with him, the couple was actually in home isolation after they tested positive for Coronavirus.
Jasmin says, “We tested positive a few days apart. That’s also the reason why I had to extend my stay in Jammu. We tried to stay happy, eat healthy and didn’t let the negativity creep in. That’s how we dealt with it. Within a week, we tested negative. But yes, the virus makes you weak, and recovering from it is another process altogether.”
Aly’s family members, too, were infected by the virus. “We all were in home isolation and fought the virus with the right attitude that this too shall pass,” he says. The duo, who was seen in Bigg Boss 14 together, chose not to announce it on social media.
Jasmin shares, “Too many people say too many things and that’s the primary reason I didn’t share the news on social media. The only person we need to listen to is our doctor and not others because the virus affects people differently. The first thing my doctor told me was, ‘Jasmin, don’t take undue stress.’ I listened to him, was on medication, and tried to stay positive during the lows.”
The phase was even more difficult for the actress, as her mother, too, tested positive around the same time. Miles apart from each other, all Jasmin hoped for was a speedy recovery for her mother, who was in her hometown, Kota. She shares, “I felt so helpless, as both of us were far from each other. One day, I felt angry because my mother couldn’t find a hospital bed and posted about it on social media hoping to get some leads. Some people messaged me that I was a selfish child for being away from my mom at this time. I couldn’t tell them to not judge me, as even if I wanted to, I couldn’t be with her.”
Aly feels the pandemic has further strengthened his strong bond with Jasmin. He says, “My bond with Jasmin was and is strong. We are caring towards each other and that is the basic premise of any relationship. I am a sensitive person and have always valued relationships. But I would admit that COVID-19 has taught me to value them even more.” While Jasmin returned to Mumbai a couple of days ago, Aly intends to spend some more time with his family in Jammu.
Jasmin Bhasin is the best gift I got on my birthday-Aly Goni
8:01 AM
Roshni Olivera (BOMBAY TIMES; February 27, 2021)
Aly Goni celebrated his birthday two days ago with his family and ladylove Jasmin Bhasin in Kashmir. In an exclusive chat with BT, when we asked Aly what was the best birthday gift that he had received, he said, “The best gift that I’ve got this year is Jasmin.” The two, who earlier maintained that they were close friends, discovered their love for each other in the Bigg Boss house a few months ago. Now, they are inseparable.
Talking about how he spent the day, Aly said, “It was beautiful. My family, along with Jasmin, pampered me all day. At night they planned a party for me. Jasmin got me my favourite headphones and a beautiful jacket. My family, too, had done some shopping before I came here; they bought things that I love like hoodies and watches.”
His birthday resolution, he says, is to focus on work and family. “I hope everything goes well this year in terms of work and in my personal life, too. Yes, I want success and happiness, and I also want everything to continue the way it is. It’s all so good right now,” said the Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actor.
Meanwhile, along with his birthday, the mood at his home is celebratory also because his sister Ilham Goni recently delivered a baby girl. In fact, he got to know about it while he was still in the Bigg Boss house. A special announcement was made by Bigg Boss and Aly even got to see them during a video call with his mother.
I have realised Jasmin Bhasin is the one for me; will do anything to convince her parents if needed-Aly Goni
8:08 AM
Neha Chaudhary (BOMBAY TIMES; February 24, 2021)
Aly Goni entered Bigg Boss 14 as a wildcard contestant and made it to the top four before getting evicted. While the actor missed the chance of lifting the trophy, he is happy with his journey on the show. Talking about it, Aly said, “I am a bit disappointed. Initially, I didn’t want to do Bigg Boss due to my anger issues. But then, I made it to the top 4. Everybody wants to be the winner, but only one can win the show. I am satisfied with my overall journey. Even though I couldn’t win, I am happy that I played the game with dignity and won everybody’s respect.”
Aly’s bond with Jasmin Bhasin was much talked about with the latter even stating that she would love to marry him if everything went well. Aly mirrored similar feelings and said, “I entered the show to encourage her and during my stint, I realised that Jasmin is the one for me. Right now, I would love to spend time with her and take her out on dates. And if everything goes well, I would love to marry her. Inshallah.”
In an interview, Jasmin’s father Surpal Singh said that he wants his daughter to focus on her career, and Aly wants the same. “I want the best for Jasmin. I am in no hurry and would like to take things one day at a time. But if needed, then I will do anything to convince Jasmin’s parents for our relationship and marriage,” he said with a smile.
Aly and Rahul Vaidya’s equation developed gradually on the show and their bromance won hearts. Talking about it, the actor said, “My equation with Rahul was real. We are like brothers and we will continue our friendship after the show as well.”
In the Bigg Boss house, you have to either fight or take flight-Rubina Dilaik
7:59 AM
Unnati Joshi (BOMBAY TIMES; February 23, 2021)
‘ABHINAV’S SUPPORT MADE ME STRONGER’
Rubina’s husband Abhinav Shukla, who was also a contestant, was seen rooting for his wife at the finale with other contestants. Talking about their reunion, she says, “When I won the show, he congratulated me, we hugged and kissed. It was beautiful to have him there with me. Abhinav’s support made me stronger. Ab main bas destination wedding ke baare mein soch rahi hoon (laughs!). There will be a second wedding, and a journey of a lifetime, which we had promised each other on the show.”
The relationship of RubiNav, the portmanteau the couple earned during their stay at the Bigg Boss house, became a talking point after Rubina revealed during the show that the two had contemplated divorce.
Does she regret talking about it on national television? “Absolutely not,” she says, adding, “The kind of challenges we faced together in the show has made our relationship stronger. In the outside world, you have choices and you can escape, but when you are locked up in a house, you have no choice except to either fight or take a flight. We chose to face the challenges head-on and win it for ourselves and that in turn made us, our relationship and our bond stronger. Having your life partner with you on a show like this definitely provides you with emotional support but to be honest, having your personal life exposed on a public forum is like walking on eggshells. It was a mental and emotional challenge to balance things. Only couples will understand it.”
‘IF JASMIN WANTS TO CONNECT, I WILL WELCOME HER WITH OPEN ARMS’
Rubina’s love-hate relationship with Jasmin Bhasin was another hallmark of the show. Ask her if she wants to give their friendship another shot, and she shares, “I tried to mend our relationship multiple times, even when she came back (in the house) during the family week. But once again, I sensed rejection from her side. Now, I think I will give her the time she needs and if she wants to connect after some time, I will welcome her with open arms. I have left it to her now."
What about Aly Goni? “I will stay in touch with Aly without any doubt. We had a natural connection, I connected with him on a spiritual level and I think he felt that, too. I see our relationship evolving further,” says Rubina.
‘WILL ATTEND RAHUL VAIDYA’S WEDDING IF HE INVITES ME’
On her relationship with Rahul Vaidya with whom she had many tiffs during the show, the actress says she is willing to forgive, forget and start afresh. “For me, Bigg Boss has been a life-transforming journey. The moment I stepped out of the house, I promised myself that I will forgive and forget. I entered the house with a clean slate and I consciously stepped out with a clean slate. So I will start everything afresh, be it my relationship with Rahul or any other contestant,” she says.
So, will she be attending Rahul’s wedding? Rubina replies, “If he invites me, I would definitely go. But I don’t think we are that close, he might not invite me (laughs!). I just want to wish him and Disha (Parmar) all the best for their life ahead.”
Rubina is now looking forward to spending some quality time with her parents. “They flew down from Shimla for the finale, I want to be with them for some time. Also, for the next few days, I am only going to sleep and eat (laughs!)," she says.
There’s no divorce happening; Rubina Dilaik & I are stronger now-Abhinav Shukla
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Unnati Joshi (BOMBAY TIMES; February 14, 2021)
Right after he got evicted from Bigg Boss 14, Abhinav Shukla left for Kolad, Maharashtra, to beat the fatigue. “I made a short trip to a friend’s farm. This was a much-needed break. I wanted to swim in the river and unwind in the lap of nature,” he tells us.
The actor, who is now back in Mumbai, says he is still getting used to life after Bigg Boss. “When I was inside, I was only communicating with my housemates, and now, suddenly I’m getting so many calls and messages and there’s so much happening on social media, thoda confuse ho raha hoon (laughs!). But I will adapt to it again anyway,” he says.
‘THE BEST PART IS THAT MY FANS DIDN’T VOTE ME OUT’
The last couple of weeks in the BB house were quite eventful for Abhinav. “Maine socha tha Ruby (Rubina Dilaik) aur main finale mein saath mein stage par honge and Salman sir will be holding our hands. I was a little upset because I was so close to the finale. But I guess it’s okay. The best part is that my fans didn’t vote me out,” he shares.
Abhinav was voted out by his co-contestants’ connections, who are currently in the house. While fans called his eviction unfair, the actor feels it’s a part of the game. “It is what it is, one can’t question the design of the game. You have to play it by the rules. There was a task and somebody had to go. Unfortunately, it was me. It’s a game and people get evicted, no hard feelings,” he says.
Abhinav and Rubina’s (aka Rubinav) relationship became the talk of the town when the latter revealed on the show that their marriage was on the brink of a divorce. Talking about it, he says, “Everything is fine now. There’s no divorce happening. The show made us stronger and strengthened our bond. When we were discussing the show before giving it a nod, I jokingly told Rubina that once you see the fights inside the BB house, you might forget the little fights we had. Jo tab humko badi lagti thi, woh actually bahut choti-choti ladaiyaan thi. During our stay in the house, we realised that we were making a fuss about minor issues. Now, when she comes out of the house, hopefully after the grand finale, we will look into our issues and resolve them.”
He adds, “I haven’t discussed our personal issues with our families yet. But I will talk about it, I am waiting for the right time. They are also very understanding, so there is no issue here.”
‘I DON’T KNOW JASMIN BHASIN ANYMORE’
Ask him about his current equation with Jasmin Bhasin, and he says, “To cut a long story short, I don’t know Jasmin (pauses), I don’t know her anymore.” What about Rakhi Sawant? “Rakhi is very smart, she knows what she is doing. But whatever happened inside the house, I have left it there. I have no grudges against her, I will try to move on and erase that memory,” he says, adding, “I have made a few good friends — Naina Singh, Rahul Mahajan, Sara Gurpal — inside the house and will be in touch with them.”
Abhinav says that he is overwhelmed by the support he received, during his stint on the show. “Mujhe life mein itna appreciation, pyaar aur support kabhi nahi mila. This is the first time. I wasn’t expecting this, but I am very thankful,” he signs off.
Ex-Bigg Boss contestants Jasmin Bhasin, Paras Chhabra, Delnaaz Irani, Hiten Tejwani talk about mental health post exit
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Jasmin Bhasin, Paras, Delnaaz Irani and Hiten Tejwani. Pics/Instagram
They may be distressed and depleted in the house, but evicted Bigg Boss participants are still eager to return. mid-day analyses the mental toll of being promptly dropped from the show, and what transpires during the first few days following eviction
Sonia Lulla (MID-DAY; January 20, 2021)
“I’ll do anything to get back into the house,” evicted contestants of the reality TV show Bigg Boss parrot year-after-year, a mere few days after stepping out. It doesn’t matter that their time spent in the make-believe atmosphere was dominated by unpleasant experiences. Or that leaving the house to return to the comfort of their homes was precisely what they desired when they were in it. “I can’t put a finger on it, but, if someone gave me the opportunity to go back, even if it was for a day or two, I’d love to go. I’d do anything to hear Bigg Boss’ voice,” says Delnaaz Irani, when attempting to bridge the disconnected behaviour. On prodding the Season 6 contestant, who survived in the show for 94 days before she was “dropped like a hot potato” during a surprise midnight eviction, we get a decisive reaction. “You could attribute it to the glamour associated with the show. The aura of the house is such that you fall in love with it within the first five days,” says the actor, alluding to the undivided attention that one is afforded, owing to their participation.
Recently evicted contestant Jasmin Bhasin, on the other hand, attributes the desire to return, to a competitive spirit. “You think you are a contender until you are suddenly eliminated. Then, all that you want is to get back into the race, and get one more chance to fight,” admits the actor, adding that despite the distress she faced in the house, she too has been “craving to go back”.
Oscillating between extreme emotions
When trying to analyse how confounded a house-mate feels in the week following their eviction, Bhasin evidently becomes a case in point. Connecting with her a mere few days after her elimination on the 99th day, she admits she had to work towards tweaking her mental state to even hold a conversation. “I took two days to start behaving normally. In the house, one is always targeted. Any and every conversation is either a fight, or an attempt to provide a justification. That attitude of constantly being up in arms, begins to feel normal, because you are mentally and emotionally programmed to believe it. One becomes so defensive that having a normal conversation outside the house becomes difficult. You get agitated with people who are your own,” says Bhasin, who would often lose her temper on her parents when they’d express concern. “They were upset due to my elimination, and would begin analysing why it happened. I began to feel that they were questioning me, and would react by highlighting how I wasn’t at fault. They had to step back and tell me that they knew I wasn’t to be blamed, and that they were merely concerned. It took a while to comprehend that.”
Fear of facing the world
The tremendous reach of the Salman Khan-hosted show could never be questioned. However, the growth of social media has only made this fact more pronounced. On one hand, artistes are armed with fan-clubs to promote their cause. On the other, trolls are significantly adept at maligning. It is perhaps due to the tendency of making opinions easily available that Bhasin was “too scared to step out of my house”, following her exit. “I only began heading out with the help of my friends, after a few days. They would point out that I was behaving apprehensively, and assured me that outside the house, things were all right.”
Connecting with artistes across seasons, it is easy to notice that each one continues to be unsettled by perceptions. Years may have passed since their participation, but they are eager to justify their actions as participants, regardless of whether they are asked for it, or not. Among those who make this agitation evident is Paras Chhabra, for whom the period of isolation was significantly longer than expected. Chhabra was locked in the house till the Season 13 finale last year, and returned to the house the next day to work on Mujhse Shaadi Karoge. The hectic schedule implied he was locked in throughout the week, and spent his weekends participating in press interactions. “Then, we found ourselves in the Coronavirus pandemic. The show shut down as a result of it, I was locked up again. I didn’t get a chance to experience people’s love, or analyse if they liked me or not. I would ask participants [of Mujhse Shaadi Karoge] about my Bigg Boss stint. Around that time, I developed anxiety and went into depression. I couldn’t understand what was happening, because people were trolling me, and I had become the face of memes. My eating habits were hampered, and I gained 16 kilos. Then I began to fret about how I was looking,” says Chhabra, who had to be subsequently medicated for depression.
Like every other interviewee, Chhabra also refers to the “good amount of money” he was being offered, and laments that he didn’t get the opportunity to “enjoy it”. “I wanted to do everything I couldn’t do before, due to the lack of money. I wanted to have fun with my friends, and buy a home for my mother in Vrindavan. I was able to head there [and work on the deal], only recently.”
When it is time to go home, don’t go home
As soon as he was evicted from the house after 77 days, Hiten Tejwani found himself in the cold climes of Pondicherry. Having known that he was nominated in the week, wife Gauri Pradhan had booked an extra ticket for the actor for the family’s scheduled vacation. “I got out, we had the ticket, and we left,” says Tejwani, adding that he’d recommend every Bigg Boss participant to head for a vacation on leaving the show. “It definitely takes time to become yourself again,” says the actor, adding that jumping right back into work is another way to tide over the phase.
Mental health coach Kanchan Rai weighs in
The desire to head back in despite unpleasant experiences could be linked to the feeling of being less competent. Participants are eager to prove their calibre, and hence want to go back. As for the way they behave when they leave the house, one must understand that a lot of the tasks given to them in the show test their mental ability. Case in point being one given to them this year, where they were to share their deepest secrets. When you discuss matters like being sexually assaulted as a child on national TV, that will take a toll on you after your exit.
I merely reacted to Rakhi Sawant’s comments about my face, body & the way I look-Jasmin Bhasin
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Evicted from Bigg Boss 14, Jasmin Bhasin on her ‘nose job’ fight with Sawant and partner Aly’s chances of winning show
Letty Mariam Abraham (MID-DAY; January 12, 2021)
Ousted after merely 100 days, Bigg Boss 14 contestant Jasmin Bhasin says she has no regrets — instead, the Dil Se Dil Tak actor is looking forward to eating her favourite food and pampering herself at the salon now that her confinement is over. While her eccentric behaviour and romance with Aly Goni kept the viewers entertained, she also received flak for crying at the drop of a hat and being a drama queen. In a chat with mid-day, Bhasin addresses it all, one controversy at a time.
Edited excerpts from the interview:
Did you expect your eviction?
Honestly, I thought I would make it to the finals, but the show is unexpected and one doesn’t know when his/her journey may end. Having said that, I am not upset because I wanted Aly to stay in the race.
Where do you stand on your equation with Rubina Dilaik?
Rubina and I are not friends, but I have no hatred towards her. I will be cordial if I ever meet her again.
Has your relationship with Eijaz Khan improved?
In the last two weeks, Eijaz has been calm, quiet and less aggressive. I have seen a different Eijaz every week [laughs]. So, I still don’t know him well enough.
Your parents do not seem to approve of Aly. Does that impact your relationship with him?
Their comment [when they visited the house] has been taken out of context. My parents met him once, much before the show came our way, and loved him. They believed that I should play a solo game in the house and not depend on anyone. [Their observation stems from] the episode where I was ousted from the captaincy task because he was trying to help me, and in the process, we broke a few rules. My parents would be thrilled to see us together forever.
Rashami Desai accused Aly of bullying Vikas Gupta. Do you concur?
It is wrong of Rashami to use the word ‘bullying’. Aly is not capable of doing something like that. After they had an argument, Aly profusely apologised to Vikas, who responded rudely. I know Rashami is not fond of me. Had she [made the bullying remark] in front of me, I wouldn’t be kind with my words.
Do you think you crossed the line when you brought up Rakhi Sawant’s rhinoplasty?
I did not start that conversation. It was purely a reaction to Rakhi’s comments about my face, my body and the way I look. She said unwarranted things about me, and I reacted. I would never bring up someone’s cosmetic surgeries because in the future, I may opt for them. I believe there is nothing wrong with surgically enhancing your looks if it makes you happy.
Apart from Aly, who do you think may bag the trophy this year?
Rubina can take the trophy home because she is a clever and manipulative woman.
I don’t mind getting married to Aly Goni this year-Jasmin Bhasin
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Unnati Joshi (BOMBAY TIMES; January 11, 2021)
After staying in the Bigg Boss house for 100 days, Jasmin Bhasin was evicted from the show. But the Dil Se Dil Tak actress says she is happy as her BFF turned BF, Aly Goni is still in the house. “I was sad about my eviction, it was shocking. But I was very happy for Aly. I wanted him to stay. He left the show once for me, I didn’t want him to go again. I will definitely miss him, main roz subah uth ke sabse pehle usko dekhti thi, I will miss that now,” she tells us.
After leaving the show, Jasmin decided to not go to her house, and instead, visited her friends Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa. “After leaving from the Bigg Boss house, I was thinking about a lot of things, including my fans’ reaction towards my game. I didn’t know what people outside were thinking about me. So, I was a little low and decided to go to Bharti and Haarsh’s house first. They are my support system. And I felt lighter after meeting them, phir maine chhole bhature bhi khaaye aur mutton biryani bhi,” she says laughing.
‘I HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH ALY GONI’
When Jasmin’s parents visited her in the house during the family week recently, they pointed out that her love story perhaps is taking precedence over her gameplay. They even asked her to play solo. And it didn’t go down very well with Aly. “My parents were misunderstood. They asked me to focus on my game, jo bhi kaha unhone woh game ke liye kaha. Why will my parents have any problem with our relationship? I have had a discussion with them and they are very happy,” she says, adding, “I have fallen in love and it’s a beautiful feeling. I don’t mind getting married this year; my parents are okay with it. Once Aly comes out, they will meet his parents. We need to know what his parents have to say about it. I have met them a few times, but pehle hum sirf dost thay. Once they approve our relationship, phir main wait nahi karungi, I will get married. I know Aly is the one for me.”
‘IT’S NOT EASY TO LIVE WITH RAKHI SAWANT’
Jasmin and Rakhi Sawant’s recent altercation has grabbed a lot of eyeballs, though not for the right reasons. Mention that to her and she says, “I still believe that I didn’t hurt her, she banged her head multiple times on the table and injured herself. If it was because of me, I am really sorry about it. I didn’t want to hurt her intentionally. Maine unse maafi bhi maangi hai. To be honest, it’s not easy to live with her. She is entertaining when you see her one-minute videos on social media or watch her for an hour in a show. Living with her 24X7 is not easy. She is very irritating, har baat par drama karti hain woh. I didn’t like her personality and main unke game ki ninda karti hoon. I was always nice with her, unhone mera dil dukhaya hai by saying things about my character. But it’s done and dusted. Now, if I meet her, I will be nice to her.”
‘I CAN’T BE FRIENDS WITH RUBINA’
Talking about her on-and-off friendship with co-contestant Rubina Dilaik, Jasmin says, “Rubina and I had a very beautiful bond initially, but it got ruined during the show. She always spoke behind my back, while I said everything to her face. She was very mean to me. I don’t think we can ever be friends, but I don’t have any grudges against her. I think we can chill together if we meet socially.” Despite that, she feels Rubina can win the show. “She can win because of her cleverness and manipulation skills. I also see Aly as a winner because he has a clean heart and is playing well. He is equally strong,” she signs off.
Rohit Shetty's daredevils to face pythons and drive through explosions in the finale of Khatron Ke Khiladi: Made In India
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Akash Bhatnagar (MUMBAI MIRROR; August 27, 2020)
The 10th season of Khatron Ke Khiladi suffered a setback when the Coronavirus-triggered lockdown resulted in a three-month hiatus. The stunt-packed reality show resumed airing from June 27 and concluded on a high with TV actress Karishma Tanna emerging as the first female winner after five seasons. Since then, it has got an extension with Colors beaming a special edition, Khatron Ke Khiladi: Made In India, with a mix of contestants from previous seasons. It began with Farah Khan leading the eight returning khiladis in the first week with Rohit Shetty back as the host in the following week. It is the first edition of the series to be shot completely in India, and is now nearing its end with the finale on Saturday and Sunday.
The finalists for this one-month special edition are comedian Bharti Singh, along with husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa, and TV actors Nia Sharma, Jasmin Bhasin, Aly Goni, Karan Wahi, and Jay Bhanushali. Rithvik Dhanjani, who had to quit the show in the second week due to personal reasons, returned in the finale to test his co-contestants’ flexibility by giving them some unique yoga poses.
The finale episode will also see some stunts involving pythons as Haarsh faces his biggest phobia. It will also have one of the biggest stunts designed by Rohit himself in full Bollywood action style. The contestants will have to find a stolen necklace while racing against time, driving through shattered glass, car blasts and other such hurdles to reach their destination.
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