From Asit Kumarr Modi detailing about casting new Sonu to Bigg Boss 18's Karan Veer Mehra opening about his father's demise when he was 10; Top TV news of the week

The recent week has been quite eventful with some happy yet some extremely heartbreaking news. From the gem of India Ratan Tata's sad demise to the current cast of Anupamaa quitting the show. Talking about Bigg Boss, housemates Karan Veer Mehra and Shilpa Shirodkar opened up about their painful moments from the past, while Vivian Dsena has been compared to the late actor and Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla. A look at everything that made to the headlines in the previous week:

Vivian's wife Nouran Aly took to her Instagram handle to post a clarification on fans comparing the actor to Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla, she wrote, "I Kindly Request All VD's fans, neutral supporters, and followers To Stop Comparing Them to each other... These 2 Had Started Their Journey almost Together, They Always Had Healthy Competition & None Of Them had ever Said A Bad Word To The Other or Got Into Any Conflict or Argument; In fact They Were Very Good Friends Who Had Shared A Special Bond ... Both Have A Great Career Graph & Gave Hit Shows Even If There IS A Bit Of Similarity In Character That Doesn't Take Anything From Any OfThem. Let's Give Peace To The One Who isn't Among Us Now & Respect To The One Who ls changing himself & Trying His Best Inside The House .. Let's Please Not Get Busy With these Meaningless Fights& Put All Our Efforts, Love & Time To Support Him Through His Journey..."

While having a conversation with Shehzada Dhami in Bigg Boss 18 house, Karan Veer revealed that he lost his father at the age of 10. He shared, "But meri mom ne na jisse kehte hain na ek percent ki bhi kami nahi hone di. Abhi woh dekh rahi hongi na yeh toh ro rahi hongi dabaa ke. Ye cheezein sun ke mere se. Kyunki aaj tak humne kabhi in cheezon par baat bhi nahi kari hai. Kyunki main pala hoon ek dum strict boys don't cry waale zone mein. Main roya nahi aaj tak kabhi apne dad ki death par bhi nahi." (But my mom made sure that there was not even a one percent lack. She must be watching this now and crying quietly. We’ve never really talked about these things because I grew up in an environment where boys are taught not to cry. I have never cried even after my dad's death).

Shilpa Shirodkar got candid about slipping into depression during her conversation with co-contestants in Bigg Boss 18, she shared, "Jab mere mummy papa guzar gaye 2008 mein, main severe depression mein chali gayi thi," Shilpa Shirodkar shared emotionally. "Upresh was doing so well in his career, but he left everything, and we shifted to India. Matlab, aaj agar Upresh kehta ke main nahi karunga, tu hi sacrifice kar le... toh aaj Upresh banking world mein bahut alag jagah hota. ( When my parents passed away in 2008, I went into severe depression. Upresh was doing really well in his career, but he left everything, and we moved to India. I mean, if Upresh had said, 'I won’t give up my career, you make the sacrifices,' then today he would have been in a completely different place in the banking world)."

Kundali Bhagya actress Sana Sayyad, who married her long-time boyfriend Imaad Shamsi in 2021, has given birth to a daughter. Sana finally revealed her pregnancy in September, revealing her baby bump. The actress confirmed the news to her fans via social media, writing, 'Welcome baby girl'. Sana gave birth to her baby.

Ratan Tata, the acclaimed industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus, died on Wednesday at the age of 86 years. He had been hospitalised to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital earlier that week after suffering a rapid dip in blood pressure. His death has left a big vacuum in India, sparking outpourings of grief from around the country, including poignant condolences from the television industry. Numerous celebrities have honoured the famous figure by reflecting on his leadership, ideals, and significant achievements to the nation. The whole television industry took to their social media handles to mourn the death of Ratan Tata, a legend.

In the most recent episode, the inmates got a chance to release Hema Sharma and Tajinder Bagga from jail. However, they were unable to agree on anyone other than Chahat Pandey to serve as a successor. Bigg Boss invited Eisha Singh, Avinash Mishra, and Karan Veer Mehra to choose one candidate based on their strong opinions. Karan Veer, Avinash, and Eisha discussed sending Gunratan Sadavarte to prison instead of Hema and Tajinder Bagga. Gunratan, on the other hand, rejected, citing a desire not to tarnish his reputation. His sudden shift to social action caused worries, and Arfeen Khan, Karan Veer Mehra, and Avinash criticised his hypocrisy. Despite claiming to be Bagga's friend, he declined when given the opportunity to assist him.

Asit Kumarr Modi exclusively spoke to TOI TV sharing the challenges on casting new Sonu, "The entire cast and crew of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is like family to me. From the spot boys, and director to my fellow actors, we all share a close bond because we spend so much time together on set. It truly feels like my extended family. There are two main challenges we face. First, it’s emotional when someone leaves the show; it’s a bit sad to say goodbye. The second challenge is figuring out what comes next, as the show must continue regardless. Each character in TMKOC is well-developed, so we think about how Sonu, Tappu, Babuji, Goli, and Gogi will be portrayed. All the characters work together seamlessly, which is why the show has remained popular for so many years. People still watch it with the same excitement. We need to maintain this momentum and cast new actors who fit well with the characters. If you look closely, the characters in Taarak Mehta are ordinary people like you and me; they represent everyday life."

Amitabh Bachchan shared in the recent episodes of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, Big B opened up about who decides the vacation destination between Jaya and him, he said, "Usually both of us decide, but all husbands know that bina patni ke... do everything according to their mood and permission. If they say we are going there then yes. Agar woh kahe neela hai, woh hoga laal rang par humein kehna hai neela hai ji. We need to listen to them, so she decides where we must go. If I told her that the place isn't nice, then she would get upset so I have asked her to decide whenever we plan."

Further while talking about who decides on family meals, Big B had shared that Jaya Bachchan managed the meals and decided what to make each day. He added that after 50 years, she is well aware of their habits and always makes sure there’s food, even if you don't want then also you should eat.

Krushna Abhishek has frequently expressed his profound appreciation and regard for his maternal uncle, Govinda. Despite various ups and downs in their relationship over the years, Krushna has always recognised Govinda's significant impact on his profession. He regards Govinda as both a mentor and an inspiration in the comedy and entertainment industries. The Great Indian Kapil Show actor recently resorted to social media to post a heartfelt message for his maternal uncle Govinda, emphasising how talent runs in their blood. In his post, he described Govinda as immensely brilliant and wished him a rapid recovery. In the video, Krushna is seen in Govinda's Raja Babu avatar. Mimicking his uncle after a long time.

Advocate Anjali Awasthi, a freshly debuted TV show, has won hearts since its inception. The show has also received high ratings on the TRP charts. To add additional drama to the show, Shailesh Lodha, who previously appeared in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has returned to television in an unusual role as Ramesh Patel. According to the show's promo, Shailesh plays Ramesh Patel, an advocate who has come to help Anjali with her current case. He refers to himself as Anjali's saarthi, just as Shri Krishna guided Arjun during the Mahabharata conflict.