Expresso TV and OTT Shows News Update at 6:30 pm on 24 July 2023

Let's begin with our top story. Shoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakar have shared their first photo with their newborn son Ruhaan. The television actors shared an adorable picture where they are seen doting on their son as they hold him close to them. In the caption, Dipika thanked their fans for praying for the family. She wrote, “RUHAAN. Thank you for keeping him in your prayers.” Another new mother, Gauahar Khan commented on the post and wrote “Blessings”. The television couple has a strong following of fans online and offline. Their YouTube vlogs are a hit amongst fans.

Next up. Dino James is one of the finalists of Khatron Ke Khiladi 13. While he calls his journey a ‘blessed one’ now, the rapper, in a chat with indianexpress.com, confessed he had said no to the show when it was offered to him, adding he had never watched the show and expected it to be a ‘negative space’. Talking about his performance, Dino shared that since he was brought up in humble circumstances, he’s used to hardships and village life, swimming in streams, climbing trees, and running behind monkeys. When asked whether he will be open to doing more reality shows, he replied, “It all depends on what kind of shows I am offered.”

Mouni Roy recently shared her health update on social media. She wrote on Instagram, “9 days in a hospital & I’m overwhelmed by a stillness deeper than anything I have ever known. Happy to report I’m back home and recovering slowly but very well. A happy healthy life over everything. She also shared pictures from the hospital bed, saying she is now “recovering slowly” and doing well. She also expressed gratitude towards her near and dear ones who took care of her and showered love on her husband Suraj Nambiar. As soon as Mouni updated about her health, her fans and friends wished her a speedy recovery.

In other news, Bigg Boss OTT 2 fans were disappointed recently when Jiya Shankar made Elvish Yadav drink water mixed with soap as a prank. On the latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode, Salman Khan took up the issue and reprimanded Jiya for her actions. As she laughed while apologising for the same, he shot back, “You cannot be apologetic while showing your teeth.” Salman also read the components of the handwash informing how it has acids that can fatally affect a person. Jiya shared she now feels stupid about it and had already apologised to everyone. Salman also pulled her up for not stopping him from drinking it saying it showed her personality.

For the last two weeks, Bigg Boss OTT 2 did not have an eviction. And now, the buzz suggests that host Salman Khan has made an announcement for a double eviction. As per sources, Falaq Naaz has been evicted from the show, as she was tagged as a contestant who is not interested in the game. The other housemates picked her as the weakest contestant, and she got lesser votes than the others. But, netizens suggest Jad Hadid too has followed suit. However, there is no confirmation of the same.

Meanwhile, former Bigg Boss 11 contestants, Bandgi Kalra and Puneesh Sharma, who found love on the show, recently ended their five-year relationship. Bandgi took to social media to announce the mutual decision, expressing gratitude for the time they shared and emphasizing their continued love and support for each other in their future endeavours. She politely requested privacy and closed the comments on her post. Puneesh shared Bandgi's announcement on his Instagram story without adding any additional statements. In an interview with ETimes, Puneesh revealed there was no specific reason for their breakup. They both realized that their long-distance relationship would not be sustainable.

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri on Friday, July 21st, released the trailer of “The Kashmir Files Unreported”. The seven-part ZEE5 series delves into the “historical, ethnical, and geopolitical details, encapsulating the events, mistakes, crimes, and circumstances that led to the massacre and mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley in the 1990s”. The show features conversations with historians, experts, real-life victims, their families, and journalists who covered the events of the time in Kashmir. In a statement, Vivek claimed, “I can guarantee that ‘The Kashmir Files Unreported’ will shatter your heart but the intention is so that we learn from history, and we develop a temperament of zero tolerance for terrorism and we stand up for humanity and our own people.”

Lastly, filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK’s upcoming web series “Guns & Gulaabs” will premiere on Netflix on August 18. The upcoming series brings together Rajkummar Rao with Dulquer Salman, Gulshan Devaiah, and Adarsh Gourav. Inspired by the misfits of the world, ”Guns & Gulaabs” is set in the 90s. It is billed as a story that depicts love and innocence though it is set in a world of crime, as per the official description of the series. Produced under Raj & DK’s banner D2R Films, the show also features TJ Bhanu. “Guns & Gulaabs” marks the first directorial venture of Raj & DK with streamer Netflix. They earlier made shows for Prime Video.