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News18
7 hours ago
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- News18
‘Aaja Meri Frame Mein': Bhuvan Bam Drags Munawar Faruqui At First Copy Event
Last Updated: During the special screening of First Copy, Munawar Faruqui was joined by some of his close friends from the industry, including BB ki Vines star Bhuvan Bam. Munawar Faruqui, who rose to fame after Bigg Boss 17, is all set to make his OTT debut with First Copy, created by Farhan P Zamma. Set in the 1990s, the series explores the era's love for movies and the growing concern of piracy that troubled the film industry. A special screening of the show was recently held, where Munawar was joined by close industry friends, including YouTube star Bhuvan Bam. A paparazzi video from the event has been winning hearts online. In it, Bhuvan is seen stepping onto the red carpet and calling Munawar to join him. Initially hesitant, Munawar is pulled in by Bhuvanxq and the two pose together for the cameras. Their candid laughs and friendly bond before leaving the red carpet have been getting lots of love from fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by (@tellychakkar) As per Amazon, talking about his character, Munawar Faruqui said, 'First Copy is that underdog story and extremely special to me as it marks my acting debut in a series. Playing the role of Arif was an interesting challenge; he's full of life and has his flaws, but is someone with big dreams. Growing up, films were a huge part of my world, and this story took me back to those days. It's a mix of nostalgia, hustle, and emotion, and I'm excited for the audience to see this new side of me." According to the official synopsis, 'Arif, a spirited young man whose magnetic charm and street-smart instinct lead him to a world where film dreams are copied, consumed, and capitalised. As ambitions grow, so do the emotional costs. First Copy is set against a cultural landscape that reflects real issues of accessibility, nostalgia, and the value of original creation. In an age where digital consumption is reshaping entertainment, the series offers a reflection on why supporting legal, creator-first content matters more than ever." Other than Munawar Faruqui, First Copy also stars Krystle D'Souza, Gulshan Grover, Saqib Ayub, Ashi Singh, Meiyang Chang, Inam Ul Haq and Raza Murad. The show starts streaming on June 20 on Amazon MX Player for free. First Published:
News18
8 hours ago
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Rapper Khanzaadi's Birthday Just Turned Into A Mini Bigg Boss Reunion
A clip posted by Karan Veer Mehra saw Khanzaadi overjoyed with the love as her friends from Bigg Boss 17 fed her a delectable-looking cake. Rapper Khanzaadi rang in her birthday on June 19 with a cozy celebration alongside her Bigg Boss fam. Keeping it low-key yet full of love, the party saw close friends like Isha Malviya and Ankita Lokhande in attendance. Actor Karan Veer Mehra also joined the bash and shared a series of adorable photos and videos on Instagram, capturing the warmth of the evening. One heartwarming clip showed Khanzaadi beaming with joy as her friends lovingly fed her a mouthwatering cake, all while the group sang a cheerful rendition of 'Happy Birthday" in the background—making the moment extra special. Style was on point too! Isha looked effortlessly cute in a pink and white chequered outfit as she captured the fun on her phone. Ankita brought the glam in a stunning butter-yellow, body-hugging dress, while the birthday girl herself kept it cool and comfy in a blue top paired with relaxed blue jeans—perfect for a chill birthday vibe with her closest crew. In the subsequent post on Instagram stories, Karan posed for a selfie with Ankita Lokhande, Isha Malviya and Khanzaadi. The group flashed quirky expressions for the photo and their camaraderie – was on point. Well, we are convinced they had a blast last night. Meanwhile, Abhishek Kumar and Samarth Jurel decided to skip Khanzaadi's birthday celebration for Munawar Faruqui's First Copy premiere. FYI, both Abhishek and Samarth share a great bond with Khanzaadi. Coming back to Khanzaadi, the rapper rose to fame after her appearance in Bigg Boss 17. In the show, she emerged as one of the strongest contestants but was eliminated a few weeks before the finale. After the successful stint in the reality show, she took some time out to make her comeback. Revealing the reason behind the same, she told ETimes, 'It wasn't easy, and it required dedication, hard work, and a clear vision of what I wanted to achieve. I took the time to rebuild myself, staying disciplined and resilient even when things got tough. Every challenge became fuel for me to push harder and hone my skills." First Published:
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bigg Boss 17's Ankita Lokhande, Isha Malviya and others reunite for Khanzaadi's birthday bash; see pics
Khanzaadi, who won many hearts with her time on Bigg Boss 17, is celebrating her birthday today. The reality show star is celebrating her day with close friends and fellow mates Isha Malviya, Ankita Lokhande , and Vicky Jain from Bigg Boss 17. Other celebs like Karan Veer Mehra, Chetna Pande, and more were also seen at the birthday bash. Isha Malviya, Ankita Lokhande, and others took to their Instagram handles to share a series of pictures giving a glimpse of the birthday bash. In the videos, Khanzaadi can be seen cutting the cake and enjoying the time of her life. Later, the group can be seen dancing and enjoying the birthday party. Isha shared many pictures with Karan Veer Mehra, Ankita Lokhande, Khanzaadi, and others. Fans on social media didn't fail to shower love on them and wish Khanzaadi a very happy birthday. They made it to the comment section of her latest post and wished her a happy birthday. A user wrote, 'Happy Birthday to her. So happy to see these cuties reunite finally. Not sure if Abhishek was also there.' Another user was like, 'This has made my day, it's so so so cute… Happy birthday Khanzaadi.' One more user was like, 'Khanzaadi looks so gorgeous. So much in love with her. Happy birthday, may God bless you.' On the work front, Ankita Lokhande is currently winning hearts on Laughter Chefs 2. Isha Malviya is also set to make an appearance on the show soon.
News18
a day ago
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Mannara Chopra Holds Her Mother's Hand, Looks Emotional After Father's Prayer Meet
Last Updated: Mannara Chopra's father passed away on June 16. His last rites were held in Mumbai on June 18. Mannara Chopra was seen standing by her mother, Kamini Chopra Handa, at the prayer meet of her father, Raman Rai Handa, on Thursday, June 19. In a video that surfaced on social media, the actress was seen leaving the gurudwara following the prayer meeting. She was seen holding her mother's hand at this time of grief. They were also accompanied by Mannara's sister, Mitali Handa. Several of Mannara's industry colleagues also attended her father's prayer meet to express their condolences to the family. Among others, Abhishek Kumar and Khanzaadi were also seen arriving at the gurudwara. The two participated in Bigg Boss 17 with Mannara Chopra and have been good friends since then. For the unversed, Mannara Chopra's father passed away on June 16. He was 72. The actress shared the news of her father's passing via an Instagram Story. Her post read, 'With profound grief and sorrow we inform the sad demise of our loving father who left us for his heavenly abode on 16/06/2025. He was the pillar of strength for our family." His last rites were held on Wednesday, June 18, in Mumbai. Previously, Mannara's cousin and global star Priyanka Chopra also mourned the death of her paternal uncle. 'You'll always be in our hearts. Rest easy Raman uncle (fufaji). Om Shanti," PeeCee wrote on her Insta stories recently. Besides this, Mannara's cousin and actress Meera Chopra also extended her condolences over the passing of Raman Rai Handa. During an event, she told Instant Bollywood, 'Yes, I just got to know about the news a few minutes ago when I entered the event. Vicky (Jain) told me about his demise. I knew he was admitted to the hospital, but Vicky shared the news about his demise. He was fine, so I don't know what exactly happened. I will go after this and find out. It is very sad. I think losing a parent – nothing can be worse than that. I know Mannara, Mitali dono unse bahot close thi. It was a very close-knit family, do betiyan thi and mom and dad. It's very sad." First Published: June 19, 2025, 15:33 IST
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Abhishek Kumar, Sudesh Lehri, Khanzaadi and others arrive at Mannara Chopra's father Raman Rai Handa's prayer meet
's father, advocate Raman Rai Handa, passed away on June 16. The actress and her family now hosted the prayer meet in the Gurudwara, where her close friends and family members arrived to be a part of their grief. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Mannara's Bigg Boss 17 and Laughter Chefs 2's co-contestants also arrived to pay their respects. In the videos, Abhishek Kumar, who has been her close friend and also a co-contestant in Bigg Boss 17 and Laughter Chefs 2, arrived at the Gurudwara, followed by Sara Arfeen Khan and Arfeen Khan. Mannara's Laughter Chefs' partner Sudesh Lehri arrived at the Gurudwara to meet Mannara and her family. Khanzaadi also arrived wearing a shawl, while her Zid co-star Karanvir Sharma also reached at the Prayer meet. As all of them exited one after another, they consoled the family members with folded hands. Earlier, during the last rites, Mannara and Mitali cried inconsolably as they bid adieu to their father's mortal remains. In one of the videos, Mannara insisted on carrying her father's bier herself. In the other video, Mannara almost fainted, while her family members supported her. She was constantly crying and holding on to her sister as they mourned their father's demise. Mannara's mother was also seen comforting her daughter. Pawan Chopra, Parineeti Chopra's father, and Sahaj Chopra, her brother, were also present and were comforting the bereaved family. In another video, Mannara and Mitali were seen extremely devastated as they walked out of the crematorium after performing the last rites; her family members held both of them as they kept crying, remembering their father. Keep reading this space for more updates.
