Listen to Story This week in the world of television was filled with exciting moments and headline-worthy updates. From Sana Sayyad’s pregnancy announcement, which stole the spotlight, to Abdu Rozik calling off the wedding, TV stars kept audiences buzzing with excitement. Here’s a roundup of the top newsmakers of the week.
The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 2024 International Emmy Awards on September 19. Anil Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor's series The Night Manager on Disney+ Hotsar earned a nomination in the Best Drama Series category. A total of 56 nominees from 21 countries were acknowledged across 14 categories.
Also starring Sobhita Dhulipala, The Night Manager will compete against Les Gouttes de Dieu [Drops of God] (France), The Newsreader - Season 2 (Australia), and Iosi, El Espia Arrepentido - Season 2 (Argentina) for the award. Television actress Sana Sayyad is expecting her first child with husband Imaad Shamsi. Best known for her role as Palki in the popular soap Kundali Bhagya , Sana shared the happy news on September 18.
She posted a series of photos on Instagram while flaunting her baby bump. A post shared by Sana Sayyad (@sana_sayyad29) Her caption read, "There’s nothing like a brand-new pair of GENES !!! Our little miracle is on the way #autumnbaby (sic)." Former Bigg Boss contestant Abdu Rozik, 20, has called off his wedding to 19-year-old Emirati girl Amira from Sharjah .
While he hasn't made an official statement on social media yet, Abdu revealed that "cultural differences" were the main reason for the decision. Sharing a statement with India Today Digital about calling off his wedding , Abdu said, “I am sad to announce that I have cancelled my wedding. This is due to some cultural differences that became apparent as our journey progressed.
As you all know, I am classed as a person of determination and this has its challenges in everyday life and requires an extremely strong and mentally equipped partner who is able to cope with that." Addressing his health issues, he added that he hasn’t lost faith in love. The popular influencer said, “I am forever grateful for my health and because I am the way I am, you all know me and I became so prominent, so I never feel sad about being myself.
" Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestant and tarot card reader Munisha Khatwani’s birthday bash was a grand affair. The bash was attended by several stars including Deepshikha Nagpal, Tannaz Irani, Shraddha Arya, Sumbul Touqeer Khan, Ashnoor Kaur, Ridhima Pamdit and others in attendance. Several pictures and videos of the guests posing for the paparazzi have gone viral.
A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Former actor Sana Khan, who left the entertainment industry to embark on a spiritual journey, opened up about the "mistakes" she made in her life. During her appearance on Rubina Dilaik's podcast Kisi Ne Bataya Nahi, the 36-year-old reflected on her life and career, admitting that it was "shaitaan" (the devil) that led her to choose "modernism" over simplicity. Sana revealed that despite gaining newfound fame after her Bigg Boss stint, she couldn’t find true happiness.
The new mother shared that she eventually decided to purchase an English translation of the Quran, seeking guidance and clarity in her life. Actor Madalsa Sharma Chakraborty recently revealed her decision to exit the TV show Anupamaa after more than four years on the series. In an exclusive interview with India Today Digital, she opened up about the reasons behind her departure and whether it was easy to move on.
Madalsa also highlighted the importance of women’s safety in the television industry and discussed her relationship with co-star Rupali Ganguly and producer Rajan Shahi. The actor said how “it was not a sudden decision. It was a sudden announcement, though.
The decision was made almost a month back.” The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards took place on September 16 (IST) in Los Angeles, with Eugene and Dan Levy, the father-son duo, serving as hosts. The two-hour event featured a mix of unexpected victories and notable snubs.
The night’s biggest winner was Shogun, which swept 18 awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Hiroyuki Sanada, and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Anna Sawai, marking her as the first actor of Asian descent to win in this category. Shogun also made history as the first non-English-language series to win Outstanding Drama. Despite a slow start, with no wins until midway through the ceremony, the series ultimately emerged as the most awarded of the night.
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