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VJ Andy
VJ Andy, also known as Andy Kumar, is a British television personality based in India. He worked as Video Jockey for Channel V and has hosted several television programs including ''Dare 2 Date'' a dating reality show. He was a contestant in the seventh season of Bigg Boss, finishing fifth. Early life Andy was born Anand Vijay Kumar to a Punjabi Hindu family in Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom. He lives and works in Mumbai, India. Career VJ An ''Beauty and the Geek'' and hosted ''What's With Indian Women'' on Fox Traveller India with comedian Sanjay Rajoura. In September 2013, he was a contestant on the Indian reality TV show ''Bigg Boss 7 ''Bigg Boss 7'' also known as ''Bigg Boss: Jannat Ka Wow Aur Jahannam Ka Aaw Dekhege Saath Saath'' or simply ''Bigg Boss: Saath Saat'' is the seventh season of the Indian reality TV series ''Bigg Boss'' which aired on TV channel Colors TV fro ...''. In 2014 he was seen as a contestant on '' Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7''. In October 2015, And ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandira Bedi
Mandira Bedi (born 15 April 1972) is an Indian actress, fashion designer, and television presenter. She gained recognition by playing the titular role in the 1994 television show, '' Shanti'', which was telecast on India's national channel, Doordarshan. In 2019, she played a negative role in the movie ''Saaho''. Bedi also appeared in many Hindi TV serials like '' Aurat'', '' Dushman'' and '' Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi''. Following this, she began hosting ''ICC Cricket World Cups'' in 2003 and 2007, '' Champions Trophies'' in 2004 and 2006 and ''Indian Premier League'' for Sony Max. Bedi has been a promoter of faux leather for PETA. She debuted as a fashion designer during Lakme Fashion Week 2014 with her saree collection. In 2013, Bedi launched her signature sari store. Early life and family Mandira Bedi was born in Calcutta to Verinder Singh and Gita Bedi. She has an elder brother who is a bank investor. She did her schooling at Cathedral and John Connon School, Bombay a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Get Gorgeous
''Get Gorgeous'' was an Indian reality television show and model talent search that premiered in 2004 by one of India's music channels, Channel V India. The show was formatted by Kaveri Mehrotra while Amar Deb was the head of the channel. Get Gorgeous was about discovering the next face of modeling in India. Seasons Get Gorgeous 1 The show's first season aired on July 1, 2004 with the finale on September 23, 2004. It had 6,000 entries received and 16 finalists were taken to the coast of Goa. The season was hosted by VJ Sarah-Jane Dias, with renowned fitness instructor Mickey Mehta, photographer Sameer Parekh, well-known choreographers Tanya LeFebvre and Aparna Behl, designer Aparna Chandra, make-up expert Ambika Pillai and Hemant Trivedi as judges. The show's prizes for this season include walking for designer Suneet Verma at Rome Fashion Week and a contract with Elite Model Management in India. The four winners were Aarohi Mishra, Archana Vijaya, Natasha Suri and Tanvi Singh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diandra Soares
Diandra Soares is an Indian model, fashion designer and television host. She is mostly famous for her bald looks on the ramp. She was a contestant in the reality show ''Bigg Boss 8'' in 2014. Early life Soares was born to a middle-class family in Bandra, Maharashtra. Her family never had any relation with the modelling world. After having schooling at Bombay, she pursued her education from St. Xaviers. Madhu Sapre was the former Indian model who inspired Soares in modelling. Personal life Diandra was in a relationship with Gautam Gulati during her stay inside the Bigg Boss house. In 2016, Diandra’s web series called 'Do It Like Diandra’ was in works. Modelling career Soares has been active in the field of modelling since the age of 16. Her first assignment was for Tips and Toes and her first show was for McDowell's. In 1995, she was crowned as Miss Bombay, and that helped her to get contracts from various leading brands like Dinesh Suitings, VIP Lingeries, Tillsbur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahek Chahal
Mahek Chahal (born 1 February 1979) is an Norwegian actress and model who works in Hindi films and television. She began her acting career in 2002 with Telugu film ''Neetho'' and later made her Hindi debut with '' Nayee Padosan'' in 2003. She was also seen in several songs appearances for Hindi, Telugu, Punjabi and Tamil films. In 2011, Chahal participated in Colors TV reality show ''Bigg Boss 5'' and emerged as the runner-up. In 2021, she participated in stunt-based reality show '' Khatron Ke Khiladi 11''. Chahal is best known for portraying the role of Shesh Naagin Mahek in Colors TV's supernatural franchise ''Naagin 6''. Career Early work ( 2002–2011) She made her film debut in 2002 with the Telugu film ''Neetho'' playing Shalini and later made Hindi debut with romantic-comedy '' Nayee Padosan'' playing Pooja Iyengar (A south Indian girl) the film was a moderate success at the box office. She also did item number in the film '' Chameli'' (2004). Chahal next performed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sara Khan (actress, Born 1989)
Sara Khan (born 6 August 1989) is an Indian model and actress. She won the Miss Bhopal title in 2007. She is recognised for her role in Star Plus's show '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai'' as Sadhna. Early life Khan was born on 6 August 1989 in Bhopal, India. Khan is a Sunni Muslim. She has a sister, Ayra Khan. Career Television Khan started her career as a model. She made her acting debut with the popular Star Plus show '' Sapna Babul Ka...Bidaai'' (2007-2010) as Sadhna opposite Angad Hasija. She quit the show in June 2010 which remarked the end of her character. Khan then appeared in the Zee TV show '' Preet Se Bandhi Ye Dori Ram Milaayi Jodi'' (2010-2012) as Mona where she replaced Priyal Gor. In 2013, Khan made her entry in the Life OK serial ''Junoon - Aisi Nafrat Toh Kaisa Ishq'' as Shaalu Pandey. She then played the role of Maya, an Icchhadhari Naagin in the popular Colors TV show ''Sasural Simar Ka'' (2014-2015). She was also seen in shows like ''V The Serial'', ''Pyaar Tu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sana Khan
Sana Khan (born 21 August 1988) is an Indian Businesswoman and a former actress. She predominantly worked in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu language films. Khan began her career in modeling and went on to appear in advertisements, feature films, and television shows. She has acted in 14 films across 5 languages and has appeared in over 50 ad films. She was a contestant on the reality show '' Bigg Boss 6'' in 2012 and became a finalist. Early life Sana Khan was born and raised in Mumbai (Dharavi). Her father is a Malayali Muslim from Kannur, Kerala, and her mother, Saeeda, is from Mumbai. Career Films Sana Khan made her acting debut in the 2005 low-budget adult Hindi film ''Yehi Hai High Society''. She subsequently started appearing in television commercials and other ads. Khan's debut Tamil film ''Silambattam'', produced by Lakshmi Movie Makers, was released in December 2008. Silambarasan, the film's lead actor, who had previously signed and then dropped her for a role in his fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kavita Kaushik
Kavita Kaushik (born 15 February 1981) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She made her debut with Ekta Kapoor's ''Kutumb''. Kaushik is well known for her portrayal of Chandramukhi Chautala in SAB TV's sitcom ''F.I.R.'', a role which established her career in the Indian television industry and made her a household name. She participated in reality shows ''Nach Baliye'' (2007), ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'' (2015) and ''Bigg Boss '' (2020). Early life Kaushik was born on 15 February 1981 to a Brahmin family in New Delhi, India. She is the daughter of Dinesh Chandra Kaushik, a former CRPF officer. She graduated in Philosophy from Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi. Career 2001–2006: Debut Kaushik had started modelling, hosting events and anchoring during her college days. In 2001 she went for auditions in New Delhi for ''Kutumb'' and moved to Mumbai. Kaushik joined Ekta Kapoor's ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'', portraying the role of Manya Doshi. In 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Box Cricket League
Box Cricket League (BCL) is an Indian sports reality television show where celebrities are seen competing with each other in an indoor cricket game format. Establishment The BCL was inspired by the popularity of the Celebrity Cricket League, a T10 tournament with franchises in major Indian cities. The series is a unique collaboration of sports, celebrities and entertainment conceptualized by Marinating Films. The inaugural season had 8 teams competing against each other. For the second season two additional teams were added. History First season The inaugural season took place in 2014, which was contested by 8 teams – Chandigarh Cubs, Delhi Dragons, Rowdy Bangalore, Mumbai Tigers, Kolkata Baabu Moshayes, Jaipur Raj Joshiley, Pune Anmol Ratn and Ahmedabad Express. Delhi Dragons emerged as the inaugural BCL champions. The first season aired on Sony Entertainment Television India. Second season The second season took place in 2016. Two new cricket teams, Chennai Swaggers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamya Panjabi
Kamya Panjabi is an Indian film and television actress popular for playing antagonist roles in TV soaps. She participated in ''Bigg Boss 7'' in 2013. She joined the Indian National Congress party on 27 October 2021. Career Panjabi became known for portraying negative roles in Indian television serials like '' Reth'', '' Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani'' and '' Banoo Mein Teri Dulhann''. Panjabi has also played positive roles in ''Piya Ka Ghar'', '' Maryada: Lekin Kab Tak'' and '' Kyun Hota Hai Pyaar''. She was part of the second season of ''Comedy Circus'' comedy show on Sony TV and participated in ''Bigg Boss 7'' in Colors TV. Panjabi featured in minor roles in Bollywood films such as '' Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai'', ''Na Tum Jaano Na Hum, Yaadein, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani'' and ''Koi Mil Gaya''. In 1997, she featured in a music video called ''Mehndi Mehndi'', and was also part of the music video ''Kala Shah Kala'' by Anamika. In 2019, Panjabi made her theatre debut in the play '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bigg Boss (Hindi Season 8)
''Bigg Boss 8'', which merged into ''Bigg Boss Halla Bol!'', was the eighth season of the Indian reality television series ''Bigg Boss'', which premiered on TV channel Colors from 21 September 2014 and concluded on 3 January 2015 with five final contestants. ''Bigg Boss'' is the Indian edition of '' Big Brother''. Salman Khan returned as the host of the series for the fifth time and Snapdeal was chosen to be the new presenting sponsor after the end of Colors' five-year deal with Vodafone India for the series. After the finale of season with five champions, ''Bigg Boss Halla Bol!'' a spin-off was launched on 4 January. It merged into the regular series and continued in the same house. Five contestants from previous seasons entered the house to compete with five crowned regular entrants of the season finale. Farah Khan was appointed as the new host as Salman bid adieu due to his filming schedule of ''Bajrangi Bhaijaan''. Broadcast The series premiered in India on network Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharti Singh
Bharti Singh (born 3 July 1984) is an Indian comedian and television personality. Singh has created numerous comedy shows as well as hosted various award shows. She participated in the reality shows ''Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'' (2012), '' Nach Baliye 8'' (2017) and '' Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9'' (2019). In 2019, she appeared on ''Khatra Khatra Khatra'', a show conceptualised by her husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa for Colors TV. Since 2016, Singh has appeared in Forbes India's celebrity 100 list. Early life Bharti was born on 3 July 1984 in Amritsar city of Punjab in a Punjabi family. Both of Singh's parents are from Punjab. Her father died when she was two years old. Singh has two older siblings, a brother and a sister. Career Bharti was the 2nd runner-up in the stand-up comedy reality series ''The Great Indian Laughter Challenge'' on STAR One, where she received critical acclaim for her stand-up comedy child character named Lalli. She then appeared as a contestant on ''Comed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
India's Got Talent
India's Got Talent is a televised Indian Hindi language talent show series and is part of the '' Got Talent franchise''. The program is produced and distributed by Fremantle. The show aired on Colors TV till season 8; since season 9 the show is airing on Sony Entertainment Television. Format Auditions Since season 9, the general selection process begun with Sony Liv online auditions, those that make it through the initial stage, become participants in the "judges' auditions," which are held in select cities across the country. At the end of a performance, the judges give constructive criticism and feedback about what they saw, whereupon they each give a vote - a participant who receives a majority vote approving their performance, moves on to the next stage, otherwise they are eliminated from the show. Also the show's presenter(s) stands in the wings of stage to interview and give personal commentary on a participant's performance. Each judge has a buzzer, and may use it duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
