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India Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kapil Sharma didn't have identity, got show because of me: Navjot Singh Sidhu
Former cricketer and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has claimed that he played a pivotal role in helping Kapil Sharma secure his big break. In a candid vlog on his YouTube channel, Sidhu shared how he became part of 'The Kapil Sharma Show', revealing that it was Kapil who approached him with a special to Sidhu, the channel had one key condition before giving Kapil his own show: Sidhu had to come on board as a permanent came to me and said, 'Paaji, I have a request. If you agree to be part of my show, they will give me an independent show,'' Sidhu recalled. He added, 'When I asked who made that call, he said Raj Nayak sahab, then the head of Colors. Raj Nayak wanted me on the show to boost TRPs. We met over breakfast, and I agreed.' Reflecting on Kapil's early days, Sidhu added, 'Kapil rose to fame with 'The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'. Later, he was exploited in Comedy Circus and didn't have an identity of his own. I stepped in when he needed support.'A few days ago, Netflix officially announced on Instagram that Navjot Singh Sidhu will return to 'The Great Indian Kapil Show' after nearly six years, sparking excitement among fans the announcement: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in)Sidhu was a regular presence on Kapil's shows from 2012 to 2019 across Colors and Sony Entertainment Television. He stepped away after a controversial remark made in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack. Now, he is all set to return as the show's permanent guest, alongside Archana Puran Singh. 'The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3' will premiere on June the same vlog, Sidhu also opened up about his stint on 'Bigg Boss' in 2012, revealing that he took part in the reality show due to financial constraints.'Bigg Boss gave a lucrative offer,' Sidhu admitted. 'People often lose their reputation by going on the show, but I took the challenge because I needed money to build my house in Amritsar. I wouldn't have been able to afford it with my earnings as a politician," he disclosed that the show offered him a high payout, though the producers could only afford to keep him for a month. Despite his early exit, he said he maintained his dignity and never spoke ill of anyone during his time on the show. 'I left without damaging my image, and that opened new doors for me,' he 'Bigg Boss', Sidhu was offered a commentary job with Star Sports, marking a new chapter in his post-politics Watch
Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Kapil Sharma was being exploited by Comedy Circus, he didn't have an identity': Navjot Singh Sidhu played central role in comedian's success
Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu participated in the reality show Bigg Boss in 2012. He recently shared that the only reason he did the show was money. Sidhu shared that his career as politician wasn't lucrative enough for him to build his dream house in Amritsar. 'Bigg Boss gave a lucrative offer,' said Navjot Singh Sidhu. He will soon return on Kapil Sharma's show on Netflix. He shared a detailed vlog on his YouTube channel, where he also opened up about his Bigg Boss stint. 'People cannot go to Bigg Boss and comeback without spoiling their reputation. However, I took up that challenge because I needed money to build a house in Amritsar. I wouldn't have been able to build a house with what I earned from being a politician,' he said. He added, 'Bigg Boss was an opportunity for me to earn money. They had a very lucrative offer. I told them my charges for the first month, second month and third month. However, they could afford me just for a month. And I was out after the first month. In that one month's time I never said a word against anybody in the house. I managed to return from the house without harming my reputation in the society. This opened many doors for me.' ALSO READ | Thug Life box office collection day 7: Mani Ratnam delivers his first flop in 10 years, Kamal Haasan-starrer falls short of Baby John, Sikandar Post his stint in Bigg Boss, Navjot Singh Sidhu received offers from Star Sports and Colors. He said, 'Star Sports offered me commentator's job. Colors put a condition before Kapil Sharma to sponsor his independent show: 'Bring Navjot Singh Sidhu as your permanent guest'.' Navjot Singh Sidhu said he was the only reason behind Kapil Sharma getting an independent show after being exploited in Comedy Circus. He said, ''Kapil Sharma rose to fame after he appeared in the show Laughter Challenge. Later, he was exploited in Comedy Circus, he didn't have an identity of his own. Kapil Sharma came to me and said, 'Paaji, I have a request. If you will agree to be part of my show, they will give me an independent show.' I was like who, 'He said Raj Nayak sahab'. Raj Nayak was the head of Colors back then. He wanted me to be the judge of the show. He wanted me as he wanted to increase the channel's TRP. We met over breakfast and I agreed to do it.' A few days ago, the makers of The Great Indian Kapil Show took to the official Instagram handle of Netflix and shared the news about Navjot Singh Sidhu's return to the comedian's show after a gap of nearly six years. The news has created excitement in fans. The former cricketer was part of Kapil Sharma's shows on Colors and Sony Entertainment Television from 2012 to 2019. He quit the show after his controversial remark on the Pulwama Attack. The former cricketer will now return as the show's permanent guest alongside actress Archana Puran Singh. The Great Indian Kapil Show season 3 will premiere on June 21.
Hindustan Times
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Navjot Singh Sidhu shares how he stood up for Archana Puran Singh before returning to Kapil Sharma's show
Comedian Kapil Sharma recently delighted fans with the announcement of Navjot Singh Sidhu returning to his show. In his latest vlog, Sidhu described his comeback as a "homecoming" and reminisced about playing a pivotal role in helping Kapil launch his own show 13 years ago. (Also Read: The Great Indian Kapil Show: Salman Khan to be the first guest, confirms Navjot Singh Sidhu in BTS pics) Sidhu recounted his days as a judge on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, where Kapil Sharma rose to fame. He further mentioned that after the show, Kapil joined Comedy Circus, where, according to Sidhu, 'he was being exploited and lacked an individual identity.' Sidhu also recalled participating in Bigg Boss for just a month to earn money to buy a house in Amritsar. After his eviction, he said the then head of Colors, Raj Nayak, agreed to give Kapil a solo show only if Sidhu joined in. Kapil then created Comedy Nights With Kapil, with Dharmendra as the first guest. The show went on to become a massive success. However, Sidhu revealed that due to politics and conspiracies, he had to step away from it. A post shared by Navjot Singh Sidhu (@navjotsinghsidhu) He said, "Wherever I went, people used to ask me, 'Why aren't you returning to The Kapil Sharma Show?' And then, with hard work and destiny aligning, I got the show back when I appeared again. The love that episode received... Coming back to The Great Indian Kapil Show now feels like a Home run and homecoming." Speaking about Archana Puran Singh, who had replaced him on the show, Sidhu said he made sure to address about her before returning, 'Maine Archana ji ke liye bhi baat kari thi. Ki main Durga ka bhakt hoon, yeh kaise ho sakta hai ki unke dil ko thes pahuncha ke main wapas aaun. Vo farmaish bhi maan li and she is with me on the show. Thank you for all the love and affection. I feel honoured to be back on this show (I had also spoken to Archana ji. I am a devotee of Durga — how could I return by hurting her feelings? I fulfilled that request as well, and she is with me on the show).' The first season premiered on Netflix in 2024. Following the success of two seasons, the third is now set to premiere on June 21. The show features Archana Puran Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Sunil Grover, and Kiku Sharda. This season brings a new twist, offering fans a chance to showcase their talent on stage in every episode.
India.com
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Nita Ambani recalls her first movie date with Mukesh Ambani ‘it was a Madhuri Dixit Film'
Nita Ambani recalls her first movie date with Mukesh Ambani 'it was a Madhuri Dixit Film' In the glamorous world of cinema, many actors come and go. Some are admired for their beauty, some are hailed for their talent, but as time evolves, trends change, and many faces fade out. But amidst the pool of so many other actors, some actresses stand out like nobody else. Time and age don't defy their fame, and they continue to resonate for years to come. One such example of this is Madhuri Dixit. This rare gem has been winning the hearts of the audience since the time she ventured into cinema. Whether it's her graceful dance, her charming smile, or unmatched talent, nobody can come close to the magic she brings to the screen, and it's not just her fans but even the top-most powerful woman of India admires Madhuri Dixit relentlessly. Yes, we are talking about Nita Ambani. India's prominent businesswoman has also expressed her admiration for Madhuri Dixit. In 2014, an event was held called Kelvinator Stree Shakti Women Awards, which was aired on Colors. Many inspiring female personalities like Nita Ambani, Madhuri Dixit, Ekta Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Raveena Tandon, etc, came together to celebrate talented women who were pushing boundaries and breaking stereotypes. While the entire event was spectacular, the central focus of the event was Madhuri Dixit's graceful dance performance. It was during that event when Nita Ambani spoke about her high regard for her. Nita Ambani revealed that the first movie she and her husband, Mukesh Ambani, saw was of Madhuri Dixit. She further added that if there were ever a biopic to be made on her, she would want Madhuri Dixit to portray that role. With the emotions soaring high, the award function was full of love, admiration, and applause.
Hindustan Times
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Gurmeet Choudhary gives update after new worker commits theft at his, Debinna Bonnerjee's home; talks about kids' safety
In a shocking incident, a person committed theft at the residence of actor-couple Gurmeet Choudhary and Debinna Bonnerjee. Taking to Instagram Stories, Gurmeet shared an update with his fans and followers. (Also Read | Gurmeet Choudhary on his kids getting trolled: It comes with stardom, and we have made peace with it) Gurmeet said that the person stole some items and ran away. He wrote, "Alert: Today, a new worker stole some items from our home and ran away. Thankfully, we always verify anyone who comes to work so that we could act quickly. I'm especially grateful I was home, and my babies were safe in their room." He added that they were able to get back several of their belongings. "With prompt action and a few calls, we recovered most of the items - and most importantly, everyone is safe. Just a bit of bad luck, but a strong reminder: Stay alert. Always verify anyone who enters your home for work. Gurmeet Choudhary," he concluded his post. Shared the post on her Instagram Stories with a folded hands emoji. His post came just hours after they shared a bunch of pictures with their daughters--Iianna Choudhary and Divishha Choudhary. In the photos, all of them were dressed in white outfits as they posed and played in the bed. All of them smiled as they posed for the camera. Sharing the photos, Debinna wrote, "Tiny hands. Big hearts. Full life." Debinna Bonnerjee and Gurmeet tied the knot on February 15, 2011, after dating for some time. They welcomed their first daughter, Lianna, in April 2022. Their second daughter, Divishha, was born in November 2022. They starred together in the 2009 TV serial Ramayan as Sita and Ram, respectively. Debinna and Gurmeet began dating while working on the project. They are set to star in the new reality TV show Pati Patni Aur Panga-Jodiyon ka Reality. Last month, Colors announced the show, revealing it will give a "fun glimpse into the lives of celebrity couples, as they take on entertaining challenges that test their chemistry."
