Fans protest Kasam going off-air, Award for Yeh Rishta cast, Anjum & Shoaib’s sister trolled and other Telly updates

MUMBAI: The outside temperature might be getting cooler, but with our sizzling gossip from the telly world, it’s sure going to get hot in here. Sit back and enjoy today’s scoop!

Viu launches new digital series Memories

Digital platform Viu has yet another spectacular offering for viewers. Written and directed by ace director Vikram Bhatt, Memories will take the viewers on an intriguing journey amidst a crime drama plot.

The story revolves around Manav Malhotra, the suave and handsome anchor of a popular news channel, who possesses an extraordinary superpower that makes him a trusted aide of the police department. Manav often helps the police in solving challenging cases, but the story takes a dramatic turn when he becomes involved in the high-profile case of a comatose girl.

Rohit Roy and Priyal Gor play lead roles in the series.

Vishal Dadlani tries Bengali babu look

(IANS) Singer-composer Vishal Dadlani, who will be seen as a judge on Indian Idol 10, tried the Bengali dhoti look for the Kolkata auditions.

For the episode, Vishal decided to let go of his everyday casual western wear look and decided to flaunt a dhoti. His Bengali babu look was appreciated, read a statement.

Composer Anu Malik and singer Neha Kakkar are his co-judges.

Starting on Sony Entertainment Television from July 7, the singing reality television show will be hosted by Maniesh Paul.

Fans protest against Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki going off-air

Colors’ show Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki, starring Kratika Sengar and Ssharad Malhotra in lead roles, has frequently made headlines.

This time, it is because unfortunately, the show is going off-air, as reported in a leading daily and confirmed by Ssharad.

The fans of the show aren’t very happy with this sudden news and have started their own hashtag #DontEndKasam on Twitter.

Shakti Arora’s walk down memory lane

Handsome lad Shakti Arora, who is currently winning the audience’s hearts with his stint on Colors’ Silsila Badalte Rishton Ka as Dr. Kunal Malhotra, has indeed come a long way.

It seems that Shakti Arora was quite a looker even in his childhood. Shakti shared a childhood throwback pic on Instagram.

In the past, Shakti was a bit lanky in Dill Mill Gayye, but that has changed and how!

Shoaib Ibrahim’s sister trolled

For most people, social media is a platform to connect with others, but for some others, it is just a way to troll and bad mouth people.

In a strange turn of events, Saba Ibrahim, Shoaib Ibrahim’s sister, was a victim of trolling despite not being a celebrity. Saba had posted a video of her on a music app and was trolled for the same.

Saba replied that she is not an actor and she does not want to become one in the future either. Being the strong girl that she is, Saba states that negative comments won’t stop her from doing what she loves to do.

Actress Anjum Fakih trolled yet again, this time for a photoshop fail

As integral and relevant social media is to us these days, the platform also comes with its set of high and lows. Celebs especially have to pay the price of being public figures.

Actress Anjum Fakih, who is currently holidaying in Thailand, recently posted a picture of herself in a bikini. This has created uproar in the comment section below the snap.

Triple the victory for the three musketeers of Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

The cast of Star Plus’ long runner Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai shares a great bond off-screen too.

The three musketeers, Rishi Dev, Mohena Singh, and Gaurav Wadhwa, have been the best of friends off-screen and started a YouTube channel together titled Rimorav Vlogs.

This vlog has managed to cross over 100,000 subscribers!

The trio seemed escatic about this. Even YouTube acknowledged the same with a silver plate.

business mortgage wishes the trio all the luck!

Amrapalli Sinha to enter Colors’ Naagin 3

Colors’ blockbuster series Naagin 3 (Balaji Telefilms) enjoys an ever-increasing number of viewers thanks to its gripping content. The drama and twists in the show has the audience biting their nails in excitement.

Sources confirm that Amrapalli Sinha has been roped in to play an important role in the show. The stunning lady will be portraying the character of Shalaka, a snake charmer and magician who can control naagins. Bela (Surbhi Jyoti) and Vish (Anita Hassanandani) will be her targets.

Yuvraj Walmiki used to sleep in the building compound

Ace hockey player Yuvraj Walmiki was the most recent guest on actor Himmanshoo Malhotra’s talk show Share and Grow Spotlight. Walmiki has known Himmanshoo for a long time now and had an amazing time on the show. ‘I have known Himmanshoo since 2016, we were on a reality show in Argentina. I was so happy to be on Share and Grow Spotlight and spend time with him again. It is a good platform for people like me and Himmanshoo and I had such a friendly chat show. It was a good platform where I could actually share my journey especially with those people who think I got it easy. I played 90 matches for India and people think it was easy but they don’t know my life struggles and what it takes to be at this place where I am today. I was very comfortable talking to Himmanshoo. I have been getting a great response, people are actually messaging me and complimenting me. I can see them getting inspired, which is amazing,’ he says.

Talking about his struggle, he says, ‘People who think I got it easy, don’t know that I used to stay in a 10×10 house with 6 people. At night, I never slept inside. I would sleep in the building compound and during the rains, I would wrap plastic around my body and sleep under the air conditioner fan outside. Also, I as a sportsperson I always wanted to play for India at the Olympics but I couldn’t in 2012 due to my hand injury and in 2016 also, I missed my chance of playing at the Rio Olympics.’

Walmiki says that his family and friends were his pillars of strength during this time. ‘My parents, friends and family have always kept me going. They were such positive influences in my life during my struggle and continue to be. I urge people to always respect their parents no matter what because they are the ones who will always there by their side in good and bad times and support them,’ he says.

Breathe second in list of foreign shows to binge watch

We know a winner when we see one, and R Madhavan starrer Breathe is certainly one. The much-appreciated web series, directed by Mayank Sharma and produced by Akashdeep Sabir and Vikram Malhotra, ranks second in popular magazine Variety’s List of Best Foreign Shows to Binge This Summer.

An elated Akashdeep says, ‘It was during the making of an old project Santa Banta that Mayank narrated a one-line idea that eventually became Breathe. Once developed as a feature, it was Vikram who saw its potential as a long format show and asked me to convince Mayank to come on board with the idea of a web series. Once that bridge was crossed, Amazon came on board and the rest is there for all to see!’

The show premiered on 26 January 2018 and stars Amit Sadh, Hrishikesh Joshi, Sapna Pabbi, Atharva Vishwakarma ,and Neena Kulkarni in important roles. It revolves around a detective who solves murders related to organ donation. The screenplay, dialogues, as well as impeccable acting will have you to glued to the screen in no time.