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Actor Aasif Sheikh, who essays the role of Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in the superhit television show ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’, is all set to be seen in a new avatar. The actor will step into the shoes of a qawwal in the upcoming episodes, promising unique and hysterical moments.

The actor shared that it so happens that his character of Vibhuti kills a mosquito using both his hands in a market. A beggar approaches Vibhuti and praises him for clapping like a qawwali singer. He even convinces Vibhuti to sing a bit and reveals that he was once a renowned qawwal, offering to train Vibhuti. Vibhuti dismisses the beggar.

Upon returning home, Vibhuti shares the incident with David Cha-cha (Annup Upadhyay), who informs him that Angoori (Shubhangi Atre) loves qawwali.

The actor said: “This revelation leads Vibhuti to impress her. He decides to seek training from the beggar and assembles...

Actor Aasif Sheikh, who essays the role of Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in the superhit television show ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’, is all set to be seen in a new avatar. The actor will step into the shoes of a qawwal in the upcoming episodes, promising unique and hysterical moments.

The actor shared that it so happens that his character of Vibhuti kills a mosquito using both his hands in a market. A beggar approaches Vibhuti and praises him for clapping like a qawwali singer. He even convinces Vibhuti to sing a bit and reveals that he was once a renowned qawwal, offering to train Vibhuti. Vibhuti dismisses the beggar.

Upon returning home, Vibhuti shares the incident with David Cha-cha (Annup Upadhyay), who informs him that Angoori (Shubhangi Atre) loves qawwali.

The actor said: “This revelation leads Vibhuti to impress her. He decides to seek training from the beggar and assembles...

Actor Rohitashv Gour, who is best known for the sitcom ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain’, opened up on the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, and talked about the traditions that his family follows, revealing about this year’s preparation.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This year it will be observed on September 19.

Talking about the festivities, Rohitashv, who plays Manmohan Tiwari in ‘Bgph’, shared: “We celebrate this festival every year. Our family has been following the tradition of bringing a Ganesha idol home for the past few years. This tradition started with my sister, who always brought an idol of Ganesh ji to our home. Our celebrations are very warm and affectionate, as we spend the day with family and close friends.”

“Each year, I make sure to take a day off from work to celebrate this auspicious day with Ganesh Ji. This year’s theme is flowers,...

Pallekele, Sep 4 (Ians) Unbeaten fifties by captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill powered India to the Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup with a 10-wicket thrashing of Nepal in their Group A match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

After Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj picked three wickets apiece while Aasif Sheikh and Sompal Kami played gusty knocks in guiding Nepal to a competitive 230, the rain stopped the proceedings for two hours. By then, India reached 17 for no loss in 2.1 overs and the target was then revised to 145 in 23 overs as per Dls method when the game resumed at 10:15 pm.

Sharma (74 not out off 59 balls) and Gill (67 not out off 62 balls) slammed whirlwind fifties while stitching an unbroken opening partnership to complete the chase with 17 balls to spare.

While Sharma hit six fours and five sixes, Gill slammed eight fours and a six in ensuring India...

Pallekele, Sep 4 (Ians) Unbeaten fifties by captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill powered India to the Super Fours stage of the Asia Cup with a ten-wicket thrashing of Nepal in their Group A match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

After Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj picked three wickets apiece while Aasif Sheikh and Sompal Kami played gusty knocks in guiding Nepal to a competitive 230, the rain stopped the proceedings for two hours. By then, India had reached 17 for no loss in 2.1 overs and the target was then revised to 145 in 23 overs as per Dls method when the game resumed after the lengthy break.

Rohit (74 not out off 59 balls) and Gill (67 not out off 62 balls) slammed whirlwind fifties while stitching an unbroken opening partnership to complete the chase with 17 balls to spare. While Sharma hit six fours and five sixes, Gill slammed eight fours and a six in...

Pallekele, Sep 4 (Ians) The India-Nepal Group A match in the Asia Cup will be resuming at 10:15 pm, with India’s target now revised to 145 in 23 overs as per the Dls Method at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Rain had earlier brought the proceedings to a halt at 8:20 pm local time, with the entire ground almost covered. By 9:20 pm, the rain stopped and all covers were removed, with ground staff working hard to make the ground fit for play.

At 10 pm, on-field umpires Paul Wilson and Ruchira Palliyaguruge had a quick inspection and spoke with the curator, following which the ground was deemed fit to resume play from 10:15 pm, five minutes before the cut-off time of 10:20 pm.

India have already made 17 for no loss in 2.1 overs, leaving 128 runs needed off 125 deliveries in the shortened chase. The first Power-play will be of five overs, followed...

Pallekele, Sep 4 (Ians) Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj picked three-wicket hauls as Aasif Sheikh and Sompal Kami played gusty knocks to guide Nepal to a competitive total of 230 against India in the Asia Cup Group A match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

On a two-paced pitch that aided spinners more, Nepal put up a much-improved batting display after being skittled out for 104 against Pakistan last week. Aasif, the wicketkeeper-batter, was brilliant in his 58 off 97 balls, laced with eight fours.

After an hour’s rain interruption, Kami during his 56-ball 48 struck a few shots to take Nepal past 200. Nepal were also aided by some erratic bowling from India, who bowled too many short and back-of-length deliveries.

There was also very sloppy work from India in fielding, leading to three catches being dropped in the first five overs and plenty of misfields happening throughout the innings.

In a lacklustre Indian bowling performance,...

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sep 4 (Ians) The India-Nepal Group A match in the Asia Cup will resume after a one-hour rain interruption with no reduced overs at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Rain had earlier brought the proceedings to a halt at 5:45 pm local time, with the entire ground almost covered. By 6:24 pm, all covers were removed, with some Indian players doing their catching practice.

At 6:30 pm, on-field umpires Paul Wilson and Ruchira Palliyaguruge along with the fourth umpire were doing the inspection, following which the ground was deemed fit to resume play from 6:45 pm.

Before rain intervention, Ravindra Jadeja took a three-wicket haul as India kept Nepal to 178-6 in 37.5 overs in what is also the first-ever men’s Odi between the two teams.

On a pitch that aided spinners more, Nepal put up a much-improved batting display after being skittled out for 104 against Pakistan last week.

New Delhi, Sep 4 (Ians) Journalist turned actress Charrul Malik heaped praise on the producer of the show ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain’ Binaifer S Kohli, saying she cannot fathom how different her life would have been without the latter’s invaluable presence.

Charrul plays the character of Rusa in the sitcom ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain’. The series is produced by Binaifer under the banner of Edit II Productions.

Expressing her heartfelt gratitude to Binaifer, Charrul said: “She is a visionary, and her remarkable contributions as a renowned producer deserve special recognition. Thanks to her unwavering support, my journey as an actor has been a success after a long and successful career in journalism. I cannot fathom how different my life would have been without her invaluable presence.”

“In every challenge I faced, she stood by my side. I will always be thankful to her for considering me for the role of Rusa.

Pallekele (Sri Lanka), Sep 4 (Ians) Ravindra Jadeja took a three-wicket haul as India kept Nepal to 178/6 in 37.5 overs before rain caused interruption and led to the entire ground being covered in the Asia Cup Group A match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

On a pitch that aided spinners more, Nepal put up a much-improved batting display after being skittled out for 104 against Pakistan last week. Wicketkeeper-batter Aasif Sheikh was brilliant in his 58 off 97 balls, laced with eight fours.

Nepal were also aided by some erratic bowling by India and some sloppy work in fielding, leading to catches being dropped and plenty of misfields happening. Jadeja gave India slender control with 3-35 in nine overs while Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur had two and one wicket respectively.

After India elected to bowl first, Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli dropped catches of Kushal Bhurtel and Sheikh on successive deliveries.

Pallekele, Sep 4 (Ians) Mohammed Shami replaces Jasprit Bumrah in India’s playing eleven as captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first against Nepal in their Asia Cup Group A match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, here on Monday.

India need to win Monday’s match to progress to the Super Four stage of the competition. Shami’s inclusion in the playing eleven comes after Bumrah flew back home for the birth of his son Angad.

“We batted in the last game. We want to see what the bowlers have in offer for us. I don’t know about the weather. We just want to have the bowlers to have a game under the belt.”

“The way we batted under pressure, Hardik and Ishan batted brilliantly. Ishan showed a lot of maturity and took the game on as well. Good signs for us. It’s another important game for us,...

New Delhi, Sep 1 (Ians) Actor Rohitashv Gour shares a brilliant chemistry with his co-actor Aasif Sheikh in the sitcom ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain’.

Rohitashv said the best part of their partnership is that they complement each other.

Aasif plays the character of Vibhuti Ahuti Narayan Mishra (Vibhu), an unsuccessful insurance agent; while Rohitashv is seen as Manmohan Tiwari, a successful undergarments businessman.

Talking about his bond with Aasif, Rohitashv shared: “In the show I have this evergreen partnership with my co-star Aasif. Undoubtedly, the scenes between Manmohan Tiwari and Vibhuti Narayan Mishra are the best in the show. There are scenes when we both are talking about each other’s wives and there are signs, certain body language which we exchange during the shots.”

“Also the best part of our partnership is we complement each other. We do not have a typical competition between us; rather we know each other...

Multan, August 30 (Ians) Captain Babar Azam stood tall to slam a mammoth 151 off 131 balls and was well supported by middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed hitting 109 not out off 71 balls as Pakistan thrashed Nepal by 238 runs in the Asia Cup opener, here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership off 131 balls for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs.

The duo’s efforts meant Pakistan ended up at 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal. Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan.

With the bat, once Babar went past his 19th Odi hundred coming in 107 balls, after getting his fifty in 73 balls,...

Multan, Aug 30 (Ians) Captain Babar Azam stood tall to slam a mammoth 151 off 131 balls and was well supported by middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed hitting 109 not out off 71 balls as Pakistan thrashed Nepal by 238 runs in the Asia Cup opener, here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Electing to bat first on a dry pitch, Pakistan lost their openers early and had suffered a middle-overs slump. But Babar and Iftikhar shared a sensational 214-run partnership for the fifth wicket, the highest-ever for Pakistan at this position in the ODIs, to make 342-6, setting up a very daunting chase of 343 for Nepal.

Playing in their first-ever Asia Cup match, Nepal were rolled over for 104 in 23.4 overs, to be thoroughly outclassed by Pakistan. Shaheen Shah Afridi had Kushal Bhurtel strangled down the leg and trapped Rohit Paudel lbw on consecutive deliveries of the opening over. Naseem Shah had success as Aasif Sheikh...

Multan, Aug 30 (Ians) Pakistan captain Babar Azam has won the toss and elected to bat first against Nepal in the opening match of Asia Cup at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Pakistan, the top-ranked Odi team are the two-time Asia Cup winners and are playing against Nepal for the first time in the format. Nepal, who got their Odi status in 2018, are making their debut appearance in the Asia Cup after winning the inaugural Acc Men’s Premier Cup earlier this year.

“Pitch looks very dry and shiny. No reason to name the XI earlier, we wanted to give confidence to our team. To be honest, being the top ranked team brings a good kind of pressure, we’ll try to enjoy and do our best,” said Pakistan skipper Babar Azam.

Nepal captain Rohit Paudel said everyone is happy on playing their first Asia Cup game. “Everyone in Nepal...

Mumbai, Aug 12 (Ians) August 15 is just around the corner, the highly popular drama series ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’ will don the hues of patriotism in its new upcoming episodes, as the drama explores a compelling new narrative arc which will mix in comedy with tension, suspense and high stakes emotionality.

Actress Shubhangi Atre a.k.a Angoori Bhabi talking about the new special said: “In Modern Colony, residents are pooling money for the upcoming August 15 celebration. However, trouble arises when Kuljeet Kulta’s henchmen apprehend Saxena (Saanand Verma) and bring him to Kulta. Saxena hands over a document revealing that the landowner of Modern Colony.”

Diving further into detail about the plot threads, she said: “Sarkunda has sold the land to Kulta, necessitating the evacuation of their homes. This revelation leaves everyone distressed. Tiwari (Rohitashv Gour) and Vibhuti (Aasif Sheikh) attempt to reason with Kulta, urging him not to evict them.

Mumbai, Aug 3 (Ians) Actress Vidisha Srivastava, who essays the character of Anita Bhabi in the television show ‘Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai’, has shared her go-to solution for a clean and clear skin during monsoons.

Monsoons require extra care for the skin given all the moisture.

Talking about her skin-care routine, the actress said that monsoon season can be harsh on the skin, and with so much moisture all around, it’s critical to keep it clean and fuss-free.

She said: “I like to utilise my skincare routine. A simple yet effective facial scrub made with two teaspoons of sea salt, one tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, and a few drops of olive oil is my go-to solution for a clean and clear skin.”

She further mentioned: “I use this scrub to remove excess grime and oil from my face, leaving it refreshed and invigorated”.

‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’ follows the story of two neighbouring couples,...

Every week, &TV’s cult classic comedy show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai brings humorous and enjoyable tracks to its viewers. Delighting its audience with yet another blend of comedy and entertainment, the show will have an intriguing storyline involving Angoori Bhabi (Shubhangi Atre) in a double role. The innocent Angoori Bhabi will assume the alter ego of ‘Chameli Jaan,’ a club dancer with a sultry demeanour.

Sharing exciting details about this new avatar, Angoori Bhabi (Shubhangi Atre) says, “In the episode, Commissioner (Kishore Bhanushali), Happu (Yogesh Tripathi), and Manohar (Nitin Jhadav) go undercover to arrest an international criminal’s girlfriend. To their astonishment, they encounter a doppelganger of Angoori, who calls herself ‘Chameli Jaan.’ However, their encounter is cut short when the lights unexpectedly go out, leaving the mysterious woman injured and seeking help. Meanwhile, Angoori feels disheartened after facing an insult from Tiwari (Rohitashv Gour) for being a traditional housewife.

Actress Shubhangi Atre, who essays the role of Angoori Bhabi in the hit television show ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’, will be soon seen in a double role in the upcoming track of the show.

The actress shared that the show will have an intriguing storyline as the innocent Angoori Bhabi will assume the alter ego of ‘Chameli Jaan,’ a club dancer with a sultry demeanour.

The episode will also feature a crossover from another hit show ‘Happu Ki Ultan Paltan’ as its titular character Happu Singh (Yogesh Tripathi), Commissioner (Kishore Bhanushali) and Manohar (Nitin Jhadav) will go undercover to arrest an international criminal’s girlfriend.

To their astonishment, they encounter a doppelganger of Angoori, who calls herself ‘Chameli Jaan’. However, their encounter is cut short when the lights unexpectedly go out, leaving the mysterious woman injured and seeking help. Meanwhile, Angoori feels disheartened after facing an insult from Tiwari (Rohitashv Gour...

Colombo, July 17 (Ians) Openers Sai Sudharsan and Abhishek Sharma struck half-centuries after Nishant Sindhu (4-14) and Rajvardhan Hangargekar (3-25) starred with the ball as India A thrashed Nepal by nine wickets in Acc Men’s Emerging Cup on Monday.

Sai Sudharsan struck an unbeaten 58 off 52 deliveries, hitting eight fours and one six, while Abhishek Sharma blasted a 69-ball 87, hitting 12 fours and two sixes as India A raced to 172/1 in 22.1 overs after bundling out Nepal for 167 in 39.2 overs in the 50-overs-a-side match.

It was right-handed pacer, Harshit Rana who struck the first blow for India when he sent back Kushal Bhurtel off the second delivery of the match, trapping him lbw. Aasif Shaikh too departed soon, edging back to Dhruv Jurel off Hangargekar for seven off 15 balls as Nepal slumped to 27/2 in the sixth over.

Dev Khanal (15) soon joined them, in the pavilion as Nepal were reduced to 30/3 in the 8th over.

Mumbai, July 13 (Ians) Aasif Sheikh, who essays the role of Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in the popular show ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai!’, will transform into a charming and mischievous girl.

Talking about the ‘Naughty Girl’ track, Aasif Sheikh shared that upon hearing from Pandit Ramphal, Ammaji (Soma Rathod) becomes aware of the danger threatening Angoori’s (Shubhangi Atre) life. To protect her, Manmohan Tiwari (Rohitashv Gour) must engage in flirtatious behaviour with other women to make Angoori jealous.

Simultaneously, Vibhuti, Tillu (Salim Zaidi), Teeka (Vaibhav Mathur), and Saxena (Saanand Verma) come to know of the “Naughty Girl Gang” – a group of girls who entertain affluent businessmen for monetary gain. In a bid to acquire quick funds, they decide to disguise themselves as members of the “Naughty Girl Gang” and enlist the services of David Chacha (Annup Upadhyay) as their manager. Tiwari then asks David Chacha to arrange for this gang to...

Harare, June 24 (Ians) Netherlands produced a clinical all-round performance to beat Nepal by seven wickets and qualify for the Super Six of the Icc Mens Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023, here on Saturday.

A scintillating 90 off 75 from Max O’Dowd helped Netherlands chase a target of 168 in merely 27.1 overs after their bowlers had bowled out Nepal for 167. With this loss, Nepal’s World Cup qualification hopes have ended.

After scoring merely one run in the first three overs of their chase, Netherlands openers took off. Max O’Dowd and Vikramjit Singh blasted 86 runs off the first 13 overs before the latter fell to Sandeep Lamichhane (2/60). While Vikramjit (30) had three fours and one six to his name, O’Dowd was even more aggressive, striking four fours and sixes during their partnership. He brought up his fifty in merely 30 balls.

This blistering start had already helped the Dutch to 97 in the first 15 overs. Despite losing...

Harare, June 20 (Ians) Impeccable performance by Sean Williams and Sikandar Raza helped Zimbabwe chase down a target of 316 in merely 40.5 overs against Netherlands, while Nepal changed gears towards the end of their innings to beat the USA with 42 balls to spare on the third day of the Icc Cricket World Cup Qualifiers here.

Williams struck a 58-ball 91 while Raza hammered an unbeaten 102 off 54 deliveries to ensure Zimbabwe’s second consecutive win in the tournament. This was their third-highest successful chase in ODIs, with Raza reaching the fastest-ever Odi century for Zimbabwe when he hit the winning runs with a six. With this victory, the Chevrons have further boosted their claim for a place in the Super Six.

In pursuit of 316, Zimbabwe’s response was led by their skipper, Craig Ervine. He hit nine fours during a quality knock of 50 and added 81 runs for the first wicket. Ervine, however, fell in...

Harare, June 18 (Ians) Captain Craig Ervine and veteran all-rounder Sean Williams smashed centuries while sharing an unbroken 164-run partnership to help Zimbabwe breeze to an eight-wicket win over Nepal to open their Odi World Cup Qualifier Group A campaign on a bright note in front of a packed crowd at Harare Sports Club on Sunday.

Chasing a target of 291 runs, Ervine played a captain’s knock through 121 not out off 128 balls while Williams slammed the fastest Odi knock by a Zimbabwe batter, being unbeaten on 102 not out off 70 balls to help the team get over the line with 35 balls to spare.

In the chase, Ervine added 45 runs with Joylord Gumbie, before the latter was adjudged lbw off Sompal Kami in the eighth over. Wesley Madhevere then joined forces with Ervine to keep the Zimbabwe chase on track, by adding 82 runs off 92 balls for the second wicket.

But Nepal struck back...

Harare, June 13 (Ians) After a whirlwind first half of 2023, Nepal travel to Zimbabwe with an aim to qualify for the Cricket World Cup, which is set to be held in India, later this year.

Seemingly in a rut during a tumultuous Cwc League 2 period, out of form and struggling to find their ideal first XI, Nepal’s fortunes changed in February when Monty Desai was appointed as head coach.

The team still had a third of their League 2 campaign in front of them, though needed at least 10 wins from their final 12 matches for a critical top-three spot and a guaranteed place at the upcoming Qualifier.

Amazingly, and with the help at key moments from a vocal Kathmandu crowd, the side won 11 of the last dozen, including a thrilling Dls-decided victory against UAE on the final day of the competition.

It turned out to be a sliding door moment of significance.

Mumbai, June 8 (Ians) Vibhuti Narayan Mishra, played by Aasif Sheikh in the hit television show ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’, will be seen turning into a photographer in the upcoming episode.

Aasif, who loves essaying different characters, lavished praise on the show’s writer who magically weaves him into the characters that he loves portraying.

As the story progresses, Anita (Vidisha Srivastava) is impressed by Vibhuti’s remarkable photography skills and suggests that he open a photography studio. Together, they approach Tiwari (Rohitashv Gaur) to inquire about renting his shop, and he agrees. Vibhuti welcomes Angoori (Shubhangi Atre) to his newly acquired studio, capturing beautiful photographs.

However, when Vibhuti presents a Rs 8,000 bill to Tiwari, the latter becomes infuriated. Later, Angoori expresses her desire for Vibhuti to join her at her home and capture romantic pictures of her and Tiwari at night. Upon Vibhuti’s arrival with the camera, Tiwari’s anger boils over,...

Mumbai, April 17 (Ians) Known for his roles in ‘Maddam Sir’, ‘Humari Bahu Silk’, and ‘State of Siege:26/11’, actor Imran Nazir Khan has now bagged another prominent project, ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain’, in which he is seen playing the character of Timmy, the younger cousin brother of Vibhuti Narayan Mishra (Aasif Sheikh) and the captain of Indian national cricket team.

Talking about his character Timmy, Imran said: “My character Timmy is a sportsman and the captain of the Indian Cricket Team. He comes to Kanpur for a match and stays with his cousin, Vibhuti Narayan Mishra.”

“Everyone is in awe of his presence in Modern Colony. He sees Angoori (Shubhangi Atre), falls for her innocence, and starts flirting with her, which makes his brother jealous.”

He went on: “It is a wonderful opportunity, and I am overjoyed to be part of ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai. I have been a regular show watcher,...

TV and film actor Aasif Sheikh, who rose to fame as Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’, said that he enjoys transforming into female characters on screen and even the audience loves to watch this transformation. He also shared the challenges of playing a character half his age in the show.

Aasif said: “My character Vibhuti Narayan Mishra takes me back to my younger days. It brings out the best in me; it makes me feel 35-years-young (not old) at 55. Honestly, for me, age is just a number. I don’t want to tell people my back is aching or I’m not feeling up to it at the shoot. I want to be fit enough to take on any challenge at any given time, like a 30-year-old.”

On the challenges of playing a character who is not of his age is physical fitness and he focuses on that.

New Delhi, March 20 (Ians) The Marylebone Cricket Club (McC) announced on Monday that Nepal’s Aasif sheikh was named winner of the 2022 Christopher martin-Jenkins Spirit of Cricket Award.

Wicketkeeper-batter Aasif has been recognised with this award, which the Club runs in conjunction with BBC, for his sporting conduct shown in Nepal’s T20I against Ireland in February 2022.

In that match, Ireland were put in to bat first but Nepal had the scoring rate on a leash by picking up regular wickets. At 113/8 at the end of 18 overs, they needed a late flourish with the bat to post a fighting total on the scoreboard.

Kamal Singh Airee was tasked with bowling the 19th over. Off the third ball, Mark Adair went for a big heave over the leg side but the ball hit his leg and dropped towards the leg side. The bowler, in his attempt to retrieve the ball,...

Kirtipur (Nepal), March 16 (Ians) Nepal pipped Namibia to make it to the third spot of the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 after they beat UAE by nine runs (by Dls method) at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground here on Thursday.

Nepal overcame UAE by nine runs in a thriller to book their berth for the 2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe. At this event, they will compete with 10 sides for a place in the Icc Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

The Rhinos needed 42 runs from 36 balls in the game when the umpires decided that the play couldn’t continue due to bad light. At the time, Nepal were nine runs ahead of the Dls score and took all two points to pip Namibia (39 points) by a solitary point, according to a report on the Icc website.

Chasing a target of 311, Nepal made a horrendous start as they...

As the popular sitcom ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’ completes eight years and touches the milestone of 2,000 episodes, lead actors Shubhangi Atre and Aasif Sheikh shared their excitement and recalled their long-term association with the popular comedy-drama.

‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’ which started on March 2, 2015, revolves around two married couples, who are neighbours, and the husbands are attracted to each other’s wives. The hilarious dialogues and storyline have made this comedy-drama fall in the category of longest-running shows on TV.

Shubhangi Atre, who plays Angoori bhabhi, which is one of the popular TV characters, shared her happiness, saying: “It is a special moment for all of us. The show has given me recognition, love, fame, and memories to cherish forever. Kudos to our producers, the entire cast and crew, and loyal fans and audience.”

On the other hand, Aasif Sheikh (Vibhuti Narayan Mishra) also spoke about the milestone moment and...

Dubai, Jan 26 (Ians) Nepal wicketkeeper-batter Aasif Sheikh on Thursday won the Icc Spirit of Cricket Award for 2022 for his decision not to run out Andy McBrine after the Irish star tripped while attempting a run.

With this, Aasif became the first player from Nepal to win the Icc Spirit of Cricket Award. The Icc Spirit of Cricket Award is annually awarded by the International Cricket Council (Icc) to recognise the player or team upholding the spirit of the game.

“It’s an honour for me to receive this award, as my coaches always taught me to be humble and play within the Spirit of Cricket. Talking about the moment, it was a spontaneous decision on our part not to take the wicket as it would have been unfair to the batter. We wouldn’t have been pleased with a wicket in those circumstances as it would have been against our culture,...

Charrul Malik is a part of hit Hindi sitcom Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain. She plays the role of Russa in the show that is being produced by Binaferr Kohli and Sanjay Kohli. Enjoying exploring the comic genre, the news anchor turned actor shares her experience.

“It’s my very first show in the television industry, my debut acting stint. And, starting with a comic character is quite something, in fact it has added a lot of confidence in me. The show has created a lot of buzz for me, people have started addressing me as Russa. It’s a great feeling that people are recognising me as my on-screen character Russa and not Charrul. People watch the show with great interest, they love my character. Russa is like me in some ways, I don’t have to put in too much effort to play the role rather being myself does the job,...

Disney+ Hotstar recently launched the trailer of their new Hotstar Specials ‘Aar Ya Paar’, a gripping tale of an underdog trying to save his tribe and survive in the modern world. The action-drama series is created by Sidharth Sengupta and produced by Jyoti Sagar and Sidharth Sengupta’s Edgestorm Ventures Llp , directed by Glen Baretto, Ankush Mohla and Neel Guha releases on December 30, 2022 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

The high paced action drama is helmed by Aditya Rawal, Patralekha, Sumeet Vyas, Ashish Vidyarthi, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Aasif Sheikh, Shilpa Shukla, Varun Bhagat, Nakul Sehdev and many others. When an actor is sincerely invested in the role, it is evident in their performance, and great work is guaranteed to emerge when fascinating characters are paired with an equally exciting ensemble cast. Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya is an actor, who adds to the beauty of any character! The seasoned actor sheds light on essaying the character of Pullapa.

Actor Aditya Rawal, who is gearing up for his streaming show, ‘Aar Ya Paar’, has shared that for his part of a tribesman in the series, he has used wig, body make up, tattoos and accessories. It took him two hours every day to get done with the pre-role preparation in terms of make-up.

Elaborating on the same, he said: “It was very challenging to put together. I hope the audience likes it. It involved a wig, body make-up, tattoos, accessories. At first, I found the two-hour prep time rather difficult but eventually it helped me to focus, and the process lent a sort of meditative quality. Sid sir and the writing team devised the dialect.”

The series follows the journey of Sarju (played by Aditya) with a formidable talent in archery. He fights for the survival of his tribe against the modern world, its corrupt political and financial machinery,...

Disney+ Hotstar recently launched the trailer of their new Hotstar Specials – ‘Aar Ya Paar’, a gripping tale of an underdog trying to save his tribe and survive in the modern world. The action-drama series is created by Sidharth Sengupta and produced by Jyoti Sagar and Sidharth Sengupta’s Edgestorm Ventures Llp , directed by Glen Baretto, Ankush Mohla and Neel Guha releases on December 30, 2022 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar.

The high paced action drama is helmed by Aditya Rawal, Patralekha, Sumeet Vyas, Ashish Vidyarthi, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Aasif Sheikh, Shilpa Shukla, Varun Bhagat, Nakul Sehdev and many others. The series follows the journey of Sarju played by Aditya Rawal, the protagonist and a tribal man with a formidable talent in archery. He is fighting for the survival of his tribe against the modern world, its corrupt political and financial machinery, that catapults him into the world of big crime as he emerges to be a deadly mercenary assassin.

The trailor of ‘Aar Ya Paar’, a tale of an underdog trying to save his tribe and survive in the modern world, was unveiled its on Thursday. The bits in the visuals of the trailer seem to be inspired by the actual footage of the Sentinelese tribe which inhabits the North Sentinel Island in Bay of Bengal.

The trailer, close to two minutes in length, captures the events that follow after the tribe is attacked by greedy humans in search of a priced natural resource. It stars Aditya Rawal, Patralekha, Sumeet Vyas, Ashish Vidyarthi – who by the way is also known for his food vlogs – Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Aasif Sheikh, Shilpa Shukla, Varun Bhagat and Nakul Sehdev.

Talking about the show, Aditya Rawal said: “As a character, Sarju wants to protect his land and his people, and will go to any length to accomplish his goal. Different shades of the character...

Manoj Bajpaye’s courtroom drama film now has a title and a poster. The film titled ‘Bandaa’ will see Manoj essaying the role of a lawyer. The film’s black and white poster, which was released on Wednesday, features the versatile actor in an intense look with raised lines on his forehead. The high contrast imagery has sepia tone blanketing the highlighted parts.

The film has been shot in Jodhpur and Mumbai and is expected to release in 2023. During the last day of the shoot, Manoj Bajpayee received a standing ovation from the cast and crew while filming the closing scene which was an intense courtroom sequence. This was followed by a cake cutting to celebrate the film’s wrap as Bajpayee and the entire team expressed their gratitude for the work put into this highly anticipated film.

The film, which marks the directorial debut of Apoorv Singh Karki, is...

Manoj Bajpayee, who has been enjoying the streaming response to his psychological drama film ‘Gali Guleiyan, wrapped up the shooting of his untitled courtroom drama in Mumbai on Sunday. After completing its Jodhpur schedule, the untitled movie was shot in a start-to-finish format in Mumbai, and will soon enter the post-production stage. The film’s makers are eyeing for 2023 release of the film.

The powerhouse performer received a standing ovation by the cast and crew while filming the closing scene, which was an intense courtroom sequence.

This was followed by cake cutting to celebrate the film’s wrap as Bajpayee and the entire team expressed their gratitude for the work put into the highly anticipated film.

The yet-to-be-titled film marks the directorial debut of Apoorv Singh Karki in Hindi. A Zee Studios and Bhanushali Studios Limited presentation, Suparn S. Varma’s untitled courtroom drama is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali,...

After completing the Jodhpur schedule of his courtroom drama film, National Film Award-winning actor, Manoj Bajpayee is currently shooting in Mumbai for the yet-to-be-titled film. The pictures from the sets were released by the makers to treat the fans of the actors, on Wednesday.

The film is being directed by Apoorv Singh Karki who has helmed popular Ott shows like Aspirants, Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt Ltd, Flames, etc. The film brings back Suparn S Varma and Manoj Bajpayee together after their much revered Ott series ‘The Family Man’.

In the pictures that have emerged from the sets, Manoj, dressed in a plain white shirt, tie, blacks pants and spectacles, can be seen in the company of the film’s director Apoorv and producer Vinod Bhanushali and they share light-hearted fun moments.

The Mumbai leg of the film’s schedule will involve some intense courtroom scenes, and from start to finish...

Shubhangi Atre, who plays Angoori bhabhi in ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain’, is going to turn into a bouncer, far removed from her traditional desi avatar. In the upcoming sequence of the show, Angoori (Shubhangi) will be seen grabbing a thief and beating him up badly after which she is hired as a bouncer by a club owner.

Talking about the recent track, Shubhangi shares: “It is a very entertaining track where Angoori will be seen in a completely new avatar. Angoori decides to be self-reliant and work and earn money. In a market, while talking to Vibhuti (Asif Shaikh), a thief steals money from Narang, the club owner and tries to run.”

Angoori grabs him and starts beating him up. After being impressed by her bravery, Narang, the club owner, hires Angoori as a female bouncer at his club.

Shubhangi, who is always seen wearing sari on the show will...

Three-time National Film Awardee, Manoj Bajpayee, who has made an impression with every character he has ever depicted, announces his next, an untitled courtroom drama, backed by Vinod Bhanushali’s Bhanushali Studios Limited, Suparn S Varma and Zee Studios.

This hard-hitting story marks the debut of director Apoorv Singh Karki in Hindi films who has helmed popular Ott shows like Aspirants, Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt Ltd, Flames, etc. The film brings back Suparn S Varma and Manoj Bajpayee together after their award-winning series ‘The Family Man’. The film also comprises of an outstanding ensemble cast that adds depth to the film.

While the shoot for the film begins today, the makers are looking at a 2023 release.

With over 3 decades in the industry and around 100 films in his kitty, Manoj Bajpayee says, “When Vinod Bhanushali & Suparn S Varma told me about the story, I was fascinated and immediately agreed to be...

Mumbai, Oct 9 (Ians) Three-time National Award winner Manoj Bajpayee will next be seen in an untitled courtroom drama.

With over 3 decades in the industry and around 100 films in his kitty, Manoj said: “The courtroom drama will enthrall and intrigue the audience that Apoorv Karki will create, and we are excited as we start shoot today. I am sure this film is something people will remember for a really long time.”

This hard-hitting story marks the debut of director Apoorv Singh Karki in Hindi films who has helmed popular Ott shows such as Aspirants, Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt Ltd, Flames, etc.

The film brings back Suparn S. Varma and Manoj together after their award-winning series ‘The Family Man’. The film also comprises an outstanding ensemble cast that adds gravitas to the film.

While the shoot for the film begins today, the makers are looking at a 2023 release.

After winning accolades for his shows,...

The nation is in disbelief with the passing of one of its most influential comics, Raju Srivastava. As people from different walks of life mourn the comedian-actor-politician’s death, Ians looks back at the time when the then-unknown artiste took up small roles in films, including a couple of blockbusters, where his presence was almost missed. All this was years before he made his mark on India’s entertainment canvas with his body of work that spans stand-up comedy and television gigs.

Tezaab (1988): It’s this Anil Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit-starrer film in which Srivastava played the character of an extra. He, however, went unnoticed in the film, which boasted of a huge star cast. But the future ‘King of Comedy’ hung in there and soon got his second film which was released the following year.

Maine Pyar Kiya (1989): Srivastava then featured in ‘Maine Pyar Kiya’ which...

Actors perform for their audience. It’s the reaction, love and appreciation they receive from their fans that get them going. Feedback is therefore important for a performer. But many can’t take criticism. They only want to hear nice things about their craft. Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai actor Charrul Malik shares her opinion.

“I always take feedback seriously. Deepesh Bhan always gave me feedback, “Charrul don’t keep your hair straight, keep it curly, wavy and that looks good on you.” In the beginning I thought my original hair style was good. I always take everyone’s feedback positively. In fact in Bhabiji Ghar par Hain, I didn’t get much feedback. I am still craving for feedback.

If you are not getting feedback from anyone, you get nervous, criticise, say good or bad anything but say something. I really want people to come to me and give me feedback.

Kishore Bhanushali, who’s a lookalike of late Bollywood actor Dev Anand, says that he had to struggle a lot for getting opportunities in the entertainment industry because of his resemblance to the late actor.

The actor is currently seen as Commissioner Resham Pal Singh in ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai’.

He says: “I had to struggle to get work. Many people will not believe it, but I lost many acting opportunities because of being a look-alike of Dev Sahab. But I never gave up on trying. I always believed that where there is a will, there is a way. So, I never stopped, and slowly things turned out in my favour.”

Kishore recalls his first meeting with the ‘Guide’ actor and shares: “I was very young when I first met Dev Anand Sir and told him about my interest in acting, and he advised me to first complete my studies before I enter this world.

From getting interesting and traditional culinary ideas in ‘Roots of My Platter’ to looking at Rupali Ganguly and her son Rudransh’s mother-son chemistry in ‘Ravivaar with Star Parivaar’, there are a lot of new twists awaited for the audience.

Here is a list of all the interesting turns and new shows that can be seen in the coming days.

Roots of My Platter

For those who are fond of cooking and enjoy delicious food but are conscious about their health, then this show can be a best option to watch and try traditional cuisines across India in your kitchen.

Hosted by actress Shruti Seth, the cookery show brings chef Manu Chandra, who will be seen trying his hand on different Indian dishes and also sharing how one can prepare healthy and tasty food.

‘Roots of My Platter’ will be starting from August 21 on Discovery channel at 5 pm.

Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai...

Television actress Saumya Tandon, who plays Anita Vibhuti Narayan Mishra in the popular show ‘Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!’, has been raising funds for her late co-actor Deepesh Bhan’s family, after he passed away recently.

The actress took to her Instagram to share a video in which she is urging fans to come out and financially help Bhan’s family to repay a homeloan of Rs. 50 lacs. She also recalled fond memories with Deepesh.

In the video, Saumya said in Hindi:Deepesh Bhan is no more with us but his memories are still with us. He was a talkative person and often used to talk about his home, which he bought after taking a home loan for his family. He got married and even has a son but then he left us. Now, we can repay him by giving back his house to his son.”

Saumya added: “I have created a...

Quoting William Shakespeare, "All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages." On World Theatre Day, theatre artists turned television actors, currently seen on various shows, share their undying love for theatre and their fond memories. These include Vibhuti Narayan Mishra (Aasif Sheikh) and Manmohan Tiwari (Rohitashv Gour) of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai, Daroga Happu Singh (Yogesh Tripathi), Rajesh Singh (Kamna Pathak) and Katori Amma (Himani Shivpuri) of Happu Ki Ultan Paltan.

Aasif Sheikh, aka Vibhuti Narayan Mishra, comments, "This day is a celebration for those who can see the value and importance of the art form. Theatre helps to promote social discourse, dialogue and potential social change. Theatre is a cultural phenomenon that demands that society examines itself in the mirror. My experience...

Actor Vishwajeet Soni is popular as Prem Chaudhary in the sitcom series Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!. Soni, who was earlier a mimicry artiste, says the comedy show has given him a new identity in the entertainment industry.

Prem Chaudhary is a buddy of Vibhuti, one of the protagonists, essayed by Aasif Sheikh. Prem is an impersonator of popular screen villain Prem Chopra, is rich but is always involved in illegal activities such as gambling and smuggling. Despite this, he helps Vibhuti in his bad times, though Vibhuti's wife Anita (Nehha Pendse) resents him.

Talking about his journey on the show, Soni said, "I got a call from the makers and they told me to do a character based on the personality of Prem Chopra ji. It's been around six years that I am still a part of the show. I would like to thank the entire cast and crew because they have supported me.