Showing posts with label Nia Sharma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nia Sharma. Show all posts
Tying each other rakhis has become an annual ritual for Krystle Dsouza and I-Nia Sharma
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Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; August 10, 2024)
Their on-screen camaraderie may have ended when Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai wrapped up in 2013, but Nia Sharma and Krystle Dsouza have effortlessly translated their on-screen chemistry into a strong off-screen bond, nurturing it over the years. This Raksha Bandhan, they will celebrate their relationship by tying the sacred thread of love and protection to each other for the fourth consecutive year.
‘Tying each other rakhis has become an annual ritual for us’
Nia recalls, “One Raksha Bandhan, my brother Vinay, who is based in Bengaluru, couldn’t make it. Krystle, who became my neighbour in 2021, surprised me by showing up with a rakhi and a beautiful hamper. That’s how it started, and it has since become an annual ritual for us. We are continuing the legacy we created as sisters on our TV show years ago.”
Krystle says, “I have an elder brother, but he moved to Canada around 10 years ago, so I haven’t been able to tie him a rakhi. Since the show, I have always felt a special connection with Nia. On the show, we would tie each other rakhis, and I felt the need to keep this tradition going. Once we became neighbours, I thought it was the universe’s way of telling us we were meant to be together (smiles).”
‘Despite others trying to pit us against each other, it never affected us’
Reflecting on how they developed a strong bond, Nia shares, “I was just six months into the industry, while Krystle had already done a few shows. We would attend workshops together for Ek Hazaaron Mein.... She would pick me up in her car since I didn’t have one. Then, during a month-long outdoor schedule in Rishikesh, we shared a room, and that’s how our bond grew. There was a brief period when a slight rivalry emerged because our on-screen characters were pitted against each other, but we were mature enough never to let it affect our friendship.”
Krystle says, “When we started, we didn’t receive the star treatment we might get today. During our outdoor schedule, we shared one hotel room and had to wake up at 4 am for a 5 am shoot. I was more punctual, so I would wake up early. I would drag Nia to the washroom and throw her in the shower so we could get to the set on time. We always made sure to take care of each other. On days when I wasn’t well, she would ride a bike in Rishikesh to take me to the set. Our bond was strong from the start, and despite others trying to pit us against each other, it never affected us. I like to believe we have a past-life connection.”
‘Both of us are crazy, wild, and like to live life to the fullest’
Despite their different personalities, it’s the similarities they share that have strengthened their bond over the years. Nia says, “Even though Krystle played the older sister, and I played the naughtier one in the show, in real life, we are the same age. Both of us are crazy, wild, and like to live life to the fullest. We don’t get to meet often because we are busy with our own lives and friend circles, but whenever we do, we can laugh about anything. Hum aankhon aankhon mein kisi ko dekh kar hassna hota hai hass lete hain. I am a little louder, and she has become calmer (laughs!).”
Krystle believes the differences are the best part of their relationship. She adds, “We are very different and that’s the best part. I am the calm, and she is the chaos. She is really chaotic! Though we are very different, we share some similarities – we have our values in place, we are both hardworking, and independent, and we have worked hard to achieve something for ourselves. Somewhere in those similarities, we meet. But yes, we are very different in terms of personality.”
Kitchen confessions:
Talking about their skills in the kitchen, Krystle shares, “I see myself as the more responsible sibling in life, while Nia is the more skilled one in the kitchen. I remember inviting her over for tea and making the worst tea possible. She drank it, cursing with every sip, but still finished it (laughs!). The next day, she invited me over for tea, and that’s when I realised she was the better cook.”
Currently, Nia is busy shooting for her TV show, Suhagan Chudail, while Krystle has been travelling for over a week. So, how does she plan to tie rakhi to Nia this year? “It’s a ritual I can’t miss at any cost. So, I will fly back to be with Nia on Raksha Bandhan,” Krystle affirms.
Sometimes, on Instagram, it seems sabhi aagey badh rahe hain and you are the only one lagging-Nia Sharma
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Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; July 23, 2024)
When Nia Sharma stepped back from television to explore opportunities in other mediums, she didn’t anticipate how challenging it would be. While offers did come in, they were either not interesting enough or did not materialize.
She shares, “Breaking an image and exploring a new medium can be extremely challenging. While the people I met knew me and appreciated my work, it didn’t translate into anything substantial. Ab iss beech mein teen saal kahaan chale gaye even I don’t know. Several television shows were offered during this time, but none resonated with me. I also feel the television medium has suffered in the last few years, and nothing seems to be working.”
On her return to TV after a break
Nia returned to the fiction genre with the supernatural show Suhagan Chudail after a four-year hiatus. “My initial reaction was ‘No way I’m returning to television with a show like Suhagan Chudail’. During the first narration, I was told the character was 200 years old, and I was stunned. This was followed by several meetings where they managed to convince me. And now that I am part of this show, I realize I am perfect for it,” says the actress, who is also seen in Laughter Chefs.
‘It’s okay not to follow the crowd by overselling yourself’
Taking a break from TV was a risk, the Jamai Raja actress admits. “People around me would often doubt my decision, wondering if I would fade away. They would ask, ‘Aaj kal kya kar rahi hai?’ At times, their opinions would get to me, but I knew I was refusing work for a reason. Fading away has never been my concern, which is why I could sit back and handle the pressure. I want to be respected for my work. Sometimes, when you browse Instagram, it seems sabhi aagey badh rahe hain, poori duniya hi achha kar rahi hai, and you are the only one lagging. But you have to snap out of that thought and realize it’s okay not to follow the crowd by overselling yourself. That sense of contentment comes when you’ve done meaningful work and are satisfied in your space. I am glad I don’t have to take up shows to stay relevant,” she shares.
‘Getting your terms and conditions agreed to at this stage isn’t easy’
The actress admits securing content-driven projects with the right budget at this stage in her career is challenging. She says, “Often, people don’t approach me because they assume I charge too much, which might be true (laughs!). Then, there are times when the projects you are excited about don’t take off. Getting your terms and conditions agreed to at this stage isn’t easy.”
Young girls getting fillers is bizarre-Nia Sharma
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Stylist on Zeenat, Shweta-starrer cries foul against non-payment of dues
Akash Bhatnagar (HINDUSTAN TIMES; June 6, 2024)
A post with actors Drew Barrymore and Cameroon Diaz proudly flaunting their wrinkles caught the eye of Nia Sharma, and the actor reshared it on Instagram. She also added the message to treat fillers as a “luxury and not a necessity”. She says, “It’s okay to age and even if you have flaws, they’re a part of your beauty. I see big celebrities being okay with how they look and it’s endearing.”
The 33-year-old felt it necessary to show this side to her younger followers, as many girls are getting swayed by “crazy beauty standards” and opting for procedures to alter their appearance. “I am not saying don’t alter what you don’t like, but there has to be a limit. Otherwise, you may end up looking like someone people don’t recognize. Young girls getting fillers is bizarre. They are not okay with just looking okay; instead, they want to look prettier and end up looking hideous,” she tells us.
Sharma shares that she had a tooth jutting out and got it corrected. However, she is of the belief that “if you don’t love yourself, you won’t feel okay even after all the fillers”. Busting the myth that actors who go under the knife stand a chance of getting more work, she calls it “bogus” and adds, “No one’s asking you to look like the most beautiful person in the world. Even an average-looking face can do the biggest wonders. The current trend of overdoing fillers affects me.”
The actor reveals that she has been asked to get fillers to counter her dark eye circles. “But it’s not going to take away the darkness around my eyes. People say that I am dusky, but I’ve got more roles in my career because of the colour of my skin,” says Sharma, adding that while she looks much better now, it’s all a natural transformation where age has played a “beautiful role”.
Rahul Vaidya gets death threats for new song Garbe Ki Raat; to rectify the single
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Singer Rahul Vaidya has been getting threat calls for his recently released song, Garbe Ki Raat. He has been receiving flak from some devotees for mentioning the name of Shri Mogal Maa in the song.
The song, which features Vaidya along with actor Nia Sharma, has not gone down well with a section of the Goddess’ devotees and created quite a stir, especially among Gujarati audience.
The devotees claim to be hurt by the video representation of Sharma on the religious folk wordings addressing the Goddesses. As a result, he has been getting messages and calls asking him to remove the mention of the deity or else be ready to face dire consequences.
Rahul’s spokesperson, in a statement, has confirmed about the singer receiving threat calls, adding they will rectify the song from their end. “The messages speak about having Vaidya killed, beaten and filing FIRs against him to have him arrested and so on... while we would like to maintain that the mention of the deity was done with respect and did not mean to hurt anyone’s sentiments,” read the statement.
“However understanding the fact that the mention has not gone down too well with a certain section of people we respect that and are working to get it rectified at our level. We urge everyone who has taken offence to this to allow us a few days to adjust the rectification,” they added.
Are television actors losing out on plum roles due to their social media following?
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While actors are upset and feel this emerging trend is unfair, senior producers and casting directors have a different take on this issue
Tanvi Trivedi (BOMBAY TIMES; October 6, 2021)
Social media earlier was a tool for actors to reveal their real personality and stay connected with fans. But now, in many ways, the fan following dictates if an actor will land interesting projects. While this trend began for web shows, lately, it seems to have percolated into the world of television, too.
‘THE PERCEPTION THAT A HUGE FAN FOLLOWING CAN GET RATINGS FOR A TV SHOW IS BIZARRE’
A few months ago Mouli Ganguly shared how she had lost out on a show because of less followers on social media. Balika Vadhu actress Aasiya Kazi also vented how it was frustrating to lose a project when the makers liked her audition, but she was not selected finally, due to lack of followers on social media. Like these two, many have voiced their unhappiness over this emerging trend. Nia Sharma may not have experienced this herself, but she spoke out against this saying, “It is disrespectful and hurtful for a senior actor like Mouli to lose out on a show because she doesn’t have followers. When I did Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna, there was no social media, but the show did well. The perception that a huge fan following can get ratings for a TV show is bizarre.”
SENIOR PRODUCERS SAY SUCH A THING DOESN’T EXIST
Many senior producers do not agree that such a trend has begun in the TV industry. Producer of Bhabi Ji Ghar Par Hai!, Benaifer Kohli says, “Even if Katrina Kaif auditions for the role of Bhabi Ji, but doesn’t suit the part, I will not be able to cast her in my show. Every day, there are so many actors who come to us saying we have millions of followers, but TV audiences are not your social media followers. While you might be well-known on social media, people might not connect with you in a TV show if you don’t act well or don’t suit the role.”
She gives the example of TV show Saath Nibhaana Saathiya. “How do you explain the popularity of actresses who played the lead in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya? When Giaa Manek quit the show, Devoleena Bhattacharjee took over. Both the actresses then were not popular on social media, but they got popular because of the character and the script.” Many established producers share a similar thought as Binaifer.
CASTING DIRECTORS ARE DIVIDED ON THIS ISSUE
While some casting directors agree that such a trend is slowly setting in, others feel it’s a wrong perception that actors have. Casting director Amano Dhyan, who has cast actors for many TV and web shows, says, “I admit this is a trend currently, but not as rampant as TV actors feel. There are new producers in the market, who are not confident about their product and want to cast actors with a big fan following. They don’t want to take a risk, so they check actors’ reels and Insta stories. But experienced senior producers cast actors on the basis of auditions and talent.”
However, casting director Abhishek Singh, who has cast actors in shows like Anupamaa, Pratigyaa, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlataa Hai and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, does not agree with this and says, “I don’t feel any TV actor is cast in a show for his fan following. Just because you have not agreed on certain terms with the makers and are not doing a show, does not give you the excuse to blame it on social media. I don’t see any lead actor on TV right now, who is there because he has a million followers and no experience of working in a TV show.”
IS SOCIAL MEDIA FAN FOLLOWING REAL?
Achint Kaur feels times are changing and one has to accept it. She says, “The fact is that social media is here to stay. If some makers want traction online for their TV shows, why not? If they want a popular face who has a good fan following, it is a reality and we all have to accept it.”
However, the general feeling among actors who do not have a huge following on social media is that it’s unfair. Mayank Gandhi, who has worked in TV shows like Kaala Teeka, says, “I have actually been auditioned for projects and selected for a role, but at the last minute, someone else got selected for it. I was told that his social media fan following was better, but everyone knows that followers can be bought. Does it mean you have to pay money to be cast in a show? Also, social media fan following is a big hoax because you could be a star on social media and yet people would not recognise you in real life. Sometimes, I feel that it is not about social media, but an excuse to cast actors who are new and will work in lower budgets for them.”
The perception that actors with a huge following on social media can get ratings for a TV show is bizarre-Nia Sharma
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Tanvi Trivedi (BOMBAY TIMES; August 27, 2021)
Nia Sharma never minces words. This time she has shown support for experienced actors like Mouli Ganguly, who recently said she was rejected for a TV show because she did not have a huge following on social media. Nia posted a message on Instagram expressing her support for Mouli. In an exclusive chat with us, Nia says, “There are issues in every field and profession, but sometimes it is appalling to read or hear about things that happen in showbiz. TV industry has no dearth of talented, experienced actors, but they may not have a good following on social media. How does that matter?”
She further says it’s disrespectful to judge an actor on the basis of their social media fan following. She shares, “Social media should be limited to your personal life, it can’t be a basis to cast someone in a project. There are some senior actors who have a limited following, but they are doing wonders in telly shows.”
Nia, who is very active on social media and has a notable fan following, says that so far in her career, she has bagged projects on the basis of her talent. She explains, “Yes, I have a great following, but that hasn’t helped me bag a role. On the contrary, when I did Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai 10 years ago, I was not on Instagram, but the show had a good viewership. Casting was not dependent on social media earlier. Currently, this entire perception that actors with a good fan following can bring good ratings is bizarre.”
The actress agrees that social media does help actors bag digital collaborations and stay in touch with their fans. “It has its positives, but equating it with a person’s acting talent and overall popularity is unfair,” says Nia, who was last seen in Naagin 4, which ended in 2020.
Pearl V Puri arrested under POCSO Act in a 2019 case; Ekta Kapoor extends support
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The case was filed by a minor girl’s father, the actor is now in judicial custody
Tanvi Trivedi (BOMBAY TIMES; June 6, 2021)
TV actor Pearl V Puri was arrested in Mumbai on Friday afternoon by the Waliv police (Vasai) in connection with a case filed against him in 2019. The actor has been charged with molesting a minor girl (aged five) two years ago. “Pearl has been booked under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act. He is in judicial custody,” said Sanjay Patil, DCP Zone 2, Mira Bhayander Vasai Virar.
The girl’s father had approached the police in 2019, after which an FIR was registered against Pearl. Sadanand Date, Commissioner of Police, Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) commissionerate, told Bombay Times, “It is a 2019 case, but we took action after DCP Patil vetted the matter and evidence. More details will follow after the investigation.” According to sources, as per the complaint, the alleged incident took place on the set of a TV show after which the girl’s father approached the Waliv police because they stay in Vasai.
The TV industry is shocked at the news. In a long Instagram post, producer Ekta Kapoor claimed that the child’s mother (who, as per Ekta’s post, works in the TV industry) told her that Pearl is innocent and the case has been filed by the child’s father to prove that the mother cannot take care of her child. Pearl has worked on several of Ekta's shows, like Naagin 3, Bepanah Pyaar and Brahmarakshas 2.
Apart from Ekta, actors like Anita Hassanandani, Krystal D’Souza, Nia Sharma and Karishma Tanna (who he was rumoured to be dating earlier) have come out in support of Pearl on social media. Karishma told us, “I’ve known Pearl for many years and I was aware of this case, which was registered in 2019. The allegations are baseless and false. I have been in the loop throughout.”
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The child’s mother told me that her husband is trying to prove that a working mother on a set cannot take care of her kid: Ekta Kapoor
How can a human being take on another human being and do this? After various calls with the child‘s/girl’s mother, who openly said that Pearl was not involved and it’s her husband trying to create stories to keep her child and prove that a working mother on a set cannot take care of her kid.
If this is true then it is wrong on so many levels! Using an extremely important movement like ‘Me Too’ frivolously, to get your own agendas met with and mentally torturing a child and making an innocent person guilty. I have no right to decide, the courts will decide who is right & wrong.
My opinion only comes from what the girl’s mother said to me last night & that is — Pearl is innocent …and it is very very sad if people are using various tactics to prove working mothers are unable to take care of their children, because there are predators on the set. I have all the voice notes and messages between the child’s mother and me which clearly points to the false allegations being put on Pearl.
The film industry is as safe or as unsafe as any other business. To give it a bad name to get your agenda sorted is the lowest form of low ever.
If by chance, Pearl is proved innocent, I request people to look more deeply into how the important & much needed movements in today’s time, are being used unfairly reducing the gravitas of the situation. May justice prevail! #MayJusticePrevail (sic).”
Those associated with Sushant Singh Rajput’s case should speak up and the rest should shut up-Nia Sharma
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Nia Sharma feels that people who are not associated with the investigation of SSR’s death need not add to the noise
Kavita Awaasthi (HINDUSTAN TIMES; September 16, 2020)
“I came to Mumbai 10 years ago with the dream of becoming a news channel reporter but I was destined to be an actor,” says Nia Sharma, who hails from Delhi.
Thankful for her career and success today, Sharma is saddened with the negativity around the industry. Of late, the entertainment industry is being targeted and she finds the scenario “unbelievable”.
“News channels are stooping low and people are being judged on chat shows. I wonder, if courts are required anymore,” she says, adding, “I think, people who are associated with the subject (investigation of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death) should speak up and the rest should shut up. They don’t need to add to the noise. People are tweeting from their beds just to be in the limelight. That is not needed. If ones who don’t need to, shut up, then the voices that matter will be heard. We are taking pride in digging out stuff and pulling people down.”
The 29-year-old says that now it’s become a game of “mud-slinging” and whoever jumps in also gets dragged in. “Everyone has gone berserk and people are harping on the same things till someone doesn’t collapse. No one is understanding what’s happening. We should just let people who are involved in the matter, do their bit and figure things out.”
Sharma, who got selected for the TV show Kaali after auditioning in Delhi later bagged Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai. The role established her in the industry and then “there was no looking back”.
Having done a number of TV shows such as Jamai Raja, Naagin 4 and a few web shows, too, Sharma admits she didn’t have to struggle much. “I couldn’t be happier of how my career has turned out. I was such a raw girl, who didn’t even use kajal in college, unlike many today who are so fashionable. I was an ugly duckling, a simpleton. But I aspired to be fashionable and walk out of stores with huge shopping bags. Ever since my acting career started, I have groomed myself to become the person I am today. It has been a self-processed journey,” she concludes.
I overcame my fear of water and performed only to win-Nia Sharma
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Nia Sharma, one of the first TV actors to resume shooting in the ongoing pandemic, triumphs in the special one-month edition of KKK
Akash Bhatnagar (MUMBAI MIRROR; August 31, 2020)
In 2017, Nia Sharma participated in Rohit Shetty’s stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi (KKK) Season 8 and finished fifth. This year, she returned to Khatron Ke Khiladi—Made In India, and took the trophy home. “Midway through season 8, it was only about winning. This time, it was 20 days of fun, filmi style,” she says, admitting that the last time, her fear of water ended her journey prematurely. “It has haunted me for the last three years. This time, I overcame my fear and performed only to win.”
The actress insists that the pandemic didn’t deter her from participating in the show. “I was one of the first from the TV industry to resume work and had been shooting for the last month-and-a-half for Naagin before KKK. I wasn’t afraid. Once you step out of your home you have to set your fears and inhibitions aside,” she reasons, calling Rohit, the “pillar of KKK”. “He is a mentally amazing person, who personally invests in the show. This time, he even brought his own stunt team and made us feel so comfortable.”
Nia shares that the semi-finale task was the biggest challenge. “There was a plank in mid air that I had to cross to enter the Top 3. It was raining and the plank was shaking so hard. Once I completed the task, I cried,” she says proudly.
A celebration is pending, given the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. “I would like to go to Lonavala with my friends and stay there for some days,” she says dreamily. “The Film City helipad, where I have shot most of my scenes in fiction shows, will now be my winning spot. Whenever I go back there, I will remember it as the place where I killed it in the finale task. For now, I’m tending to my injuries.”
Having been part of two of the biggest shows on Colors, Naagin and KKK, will she now complete the trifecta with Bigg Boss? Nia breaks into peals of laughter, “I do shows that I am convinced of. If you don’t see me in a certain show, it’s because I said no to it.”
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.
Salman Khan returns for Bigg Boss 14 in September
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Actor’s reality show returns; inmates may include Nia Sharma, Vivian DSena and Adhyayan Suman
Akash Bhatnagar (MUMBAI MIRROR; July 15, 2020)
Salman Khan, who has been at his farmhouse in Panvel since before the Coronavirus lockdown was announced, is getting ready to move into a new house. Mirror has learnt that the reality game show, Bigg Boss, is all set to return with its 14th season and the actor, who has been hosting the show since Season 4, will be back come September.A source close to the development confirmed the news, saying, “Yes, Salman is on board and the show kicks off in two months. We have started talking to prospective participants, among them are popular television actors, Vivian Dsena and Nia Sharma, and Shekhar Suman’s actor-son Adhyayan, and are hopeful they will come on board.”
Vivian is a familiar face in living rooms thanks to soaps like Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahani, Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon and Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki. He also taken part in many reality shows, including Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 7 and eight season of the celebrity dance show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. He tied the knot with his Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani co-star Vahbiz Dorabjee in 2013, but the couple filed for divorce three years later.Nia, who ranked third and second in the list of Asia’s 50 sexiest women in 2016 and 2017 respectively, made her debut on the small screen with Kaali: Ek Punar Avatar. She has gone on to do other shows like Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Jamai Raja, Ishq Mein Marjawan and is currently playing a shape-shifting serpent in Ekta Kapoor’s Naagin which is in its fourth season. She participated in eight season of Khatron Ke Khiladi and has become a household name with her bold on-screen avatars and for speaking her mind.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Adhyayan Suman made a beginning with Haal-e-Dil and went on to feature in Raaz—The Mystery Continues, Jashnn and his father’s directorial, Heartless, among other films. He has also been pursuing a singing career, but the actor has really been grabbing headlines for his relationship with ex-girlfriend Kangana Ranaut. His father has revealed that Adhyayan has gone through a phase of depression and even harboured suicidal thoughts. With inmates like these three, the new season promises plenty of drama.The last season of Bigg Boss started on September 29, 2019, and ended on February 15, 2020, with actor-model Siddharth Shukla as the winner.
Naagin 4 to be revamped; Nia Sharma and Rashami Desai to be out?
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Tanvi Trivedi (BOMBAY TIMES; May 25, 2020)
Television show Naagin 4 is all set for a revamp soon after the Coronavirus lockdown ends. In fact, the actors of the supernatural show have already been informed about the development. Apparently, most of the current cast will be out, including Nia Sharma and Rashami Desai, and a new set of actors will enter the show.
A source said, “Shoots have been stalled for over two months now and every TV show has been affected. Discussions on Naagin 4 have been going on between the production house and the channel for a while now.”
Meanwhile, there is also buzz that Naagin 4 may be wrapped up and a new season will commence. Talking about this, the source said, “This, too, was a part of the discussion between the production house and the channel, and this was even conveyed to a few actors. However, as of now, they are likely to continue with the current season and different actors. Lead actor Vijayendra Kumeria might continue on the show, but even that depends on the new storyline.”
I was obsessed with my weight... I have even starved to look a particular way-Nia Sharma
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Tanvi Trivedi (BOMBAY TIMES; November 19, 2019)
She is hot and sexy, but not many know that actress Nia Sharma has battled eating disorders. In a candid chat with BT, she talks about her obsession with body weight, how her love life is not for social media and why she is finally happy to do a woman-centric show. Excerpts:
In showbiz, there’s a lot of pressure on actors to look their best all the time. How do you cope with it?
People have always seen me as someone who is fit and has a good figure because I have maintained myself well. But, with time, there are physiological factors that make you put on weight. For the past few years, I have suffered from the fear of getting out of shape. I was obsessed with my weight and if I put on even one kilo, I would start fretting and fuming over it. So much so, that my conversations with my friends were all about my weight worries. And in order to look a particular way, I ended up starving myself. While I never had cheat days and followed a strict diet, there were times when I just let myself go and overindulged in food. And when I ate a lot, I would feel extremely guilty. So, I would try to throw up what I ate. This was a practice for many years, but I now realise that it is one of the worst things I did to myself. My friends Arjun (Bijlani) and Ravi (Dubey) sat me down and explained that this was not healthy. Even when I suffered from slight bloating, I would throw up deliberately. Finally, it left me feeling very weak. I would like to tell women to stop doing this, if they suffer from such fears. In fact, the fear of gaining weight led me to skip my lunches and dinners. I used to only have protein shakes and work out like mad. But I do believe that working out is not the only solution to maintain a healthy weight. You need a healthy diet along with it. I have suffered from this eating disorder, but thankfully, I am now over it.
You have always kept your personal life under wraps. So, are you in a relationship?
I have never spoken about my personal life because I feel that my love life is not for Instagram. I am nervous to share private pictures on my social media accounts. In the last few years, a couple of relationships ended abruptly. I now feel that if I am with someone, I’d rather make it work than talk about it to people.
Who is your ideal guy?
I want someone who is educated and when I say educated, I mean someone who is mature enough to respect a woman irrespective of her profession. I can’t be with a guy who is fighting with me over what I wear. A relationship can’t be about the clothes that a girl wears. I am what I am today because of my sheer hard work and discipline. Even my mother tells me, ‘Nia, we are happy for your success and you have the freedom to follow your desires’. So, I can’t allow a guy to dictate what I should wear to a party. Having said that, I am very accommodating and adjusting in a relationship. I want a guy who will let me pursue my ambitions, stand by my side and have full faith in me. That’s why I find it very funny when actors say that they don’t want to marry someone from the industry. Why not? Actually an actor will exactly understand the pressures of the trade, your sense of fashion and the erratic working hours. I would love it if I have a handsome actor by my side.
You have always been vocal about what you feel. In an industry where diplomacy is the norm, does this pose a problem for you?
I don’t feel that I owe anyone anything. My journey has been organic and over the years I have picked my own set of friends and have never been to a party to just ‘network’. I respect people and they should respect me back. Everyone knows that I am not here to lick anyone’s ass. I have been often termed as being rude but what is wrong in asking for what is rightfully yours. If you don’t give my remuneration on time, you can’t expect me to be nice to you. I will never compromise on bad working conditions. In the past, I have worked so many extra hours and suffered health issues for months. I have decided to not work for more than the required number of hours and live a healthy life. I might be termed as someone who is fiesty and speaks her mind, but at least, I am called professional and disciplined.
Are you happy that with Naagin, you will now play the title role?
I don’t think anything can be better than being part of Naagin. I have enjoyed my previous work, too, but for the first time, I will be the title character in a television show.
Nia Sharma ecstatic as she bags Naagin 4
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The actress adds that she's not playing Naagin but hopes the popular franchise skyrockets her career
Akash Bhatnagar (MUMBAI MIRROR; October 25, 2019)
On Tuesday, Ekta Kapoor announced that Nia Sharma would be entering Naagin 4 and the actress insists that once you collaborate with TV’s Czarina, you go a notch ahead. She, however, is quick to add that though she is in the hissstory, she is not a ‘naagin’ but is already feeling the pressure of carrying the successful franchise forward.
The actress was voted third sexiest Asian women in 2016 and second sexiest the following year by a British newspaper. She stirred up controversies galore with her show Twisted for smoking, kissing a girl and killing another on screen.
“I was labelled a bold, vulgar wannabe. Today every actress on the web is doing the same thing. I’m glad I did it when it was still unique,” she smiles without remorse.
She points out that since she isn’t afraid of being wiped out, she has developed the habit of saying “no”, particularly to all the negative roles she was flooded with after that show. “I want to always be at the centre of things. When I come on screen, I want to create a buzz,” she asserts.
Last year, Vikram Bhatt had announced a film with her, but Nia informs that she is no longer a part of it. “It did not resonate with me, so I let it go. Another actress is doing it now and I’m glad,” she shrugs, adding that if some extraordinary project comes along that takes her to another league, she will take the plunge but until then she’s happy with TV.
Her only complaint is that producers replace lead actors overnight if a show flops. “So many things could've gone wrong. This culture is insulting and humiliating,” says Nia who was brought on board overnight for Ishq Mein Marjawan and feels for Aalisha Panwar whom she replaced. “My gain was her loss,” she sighs.
Naagin has brought the supernatural genre into its own on TV. The new entrant reveals that she was offered a similar show on a rival channel whose sole agenda was to create a franchise as big as Naagin.
So, what are her expectations from the show that elevated Mouni Roy’s career? “I am expecting my career to rocket to the moon and for me to become the most popular actor there is,” Nia laughs.
Vikram Bhatt signs her blue-eyed girl Nia Sharma for a Bollywood film?
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Filmmaker’s spokesperson confirms roping in TV star for third venture, a Bollywood film, after casting her in two instalments of web show
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; April 3, 2018)
Her sensuous acts in the first and second instalments of the erotic thriller Twisted earned Nia Sharma the title of being filmmaker Vikram Bhatt’s blue-eyed girl. And even though part two of the web show will release only next month, Bhatt has already roped in the actor for a Bollywood film.
After creating acclaimed thrillers like the Raaz series and 1921, Bhatt will cast the actor in a film of the genre he loves. “Vikram has signed Nia as the female lead in the thriller,” Bhatt’s spokesperson tells mid-day, adding, “While other details of the film are still being chalked out, the venture will mark the actor and director’s first collaboration for a full length feature.”
A source close to the production reveals that the unit is still scouting for a male actor for the headlining role. “Vikram wants to give a chance to debutants so that they get a promising launch,” the source says.
Dangal girl Geeta Phogat to be a part of Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 8?
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Natasha Coutinho (MUMBAI MIRROR; April 20, 2017)
Director Rohit Shetty is back in Khatron Ke Khiladi, taking the baton from Arjun Kapoor who hosted it last year. The eighth season will kick off in May, as soon as he wraps up the shoot of Golmaal Again. Shetty has hosted season five and six for the channel in the past.
A source close to the development informs Mirror that the team is expected to leave for Spain between May 12-15. “They will be shooting in Ronda, a town in the province of Malaga. It will be a month-long shoot. Among the confirmed contestants are wrestler Geeta Phogat, actor-host Karan Wahi, TV actors Shantanu Maheshwari, Rithvik Dhanjani, Ravi Dubey, actress Nia Sharma, model-anchor Shibani Dandekar and Bigg Boss 10 winner Manveer Gurjar,” informs the source.
Buzz is, the channel has approached former Bigg Boss contestants and rumoured couple, Prince Narula and Yuvika Choudhary, to come on board together.
The show is expected to go on air by July this year. “Rohit is in touch with the team planning new adventures and surprises for the viewers,” adds the source.
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