From Gurucharan Singh returning home after nearly a month of being missing to Dalljiet Kaur accsusing husband Nikhil Patel of extra-marital affair: Top TV news of the month

The month of May has been full of controversies, drama and shocking revelations. While some celebs embarked on a new journey and left for Romania for Khatron Ke Khiladi 14, others made headlines through their controversies. A look at the top TV news of the week..

Rupali Ganguly, from the popular TV show "Anupamaa," recently entered the political arena by becoming a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party's Delhi headquarters. She joined the party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. After joining the party, Rupali interacted with the media, expressing her aspiration to contribute to the country. She sought blessings and support from the public to ensure the success and impact of her endeavors. In March, Rupali had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an experience she holds dear. She had previously shared her excitement on Instagram, labeling the meeting as a "dream come true."

Aashish Mehrotra surprised everyone by recently announcing his departure from the popular TV show Anupamaa after a successful run of almost four years. Aashish shared the unexpected news of his exit on his Instagram account. In a heartfelt message, the actor expressed his appreciation towards the creators and the show. In a lengthy note, he mentioned, "It was a beautiful journey of almost 4 years playing 'Toshu' in Anupamaa... The character, being the opposite of who I am, made it challenging and fun. It has been a roller coaster ride with various roles and emotions. Toshu's love for his father was the most special aspect for me in this journey. I met amazing people during this time who will be lifelong friends. To my audience, thank you for your love and hate, which connected us deeply. You will see me soon in a new avatar or maybe as myself. Seeking your continued acceptance, love, and blessings forever. Signing off with immense gratitude." He has now embarked on a new journey and has participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14.

Gurucharan Singh Sodhi from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah went missing on April 22. His father sought assistance from law enforcement agencies in locating him. The Taarak Mehta actor left everyone shocked after he went missing for nearly a month. Several updates including the actor using around 27 email ID’s, making a few transactions came after he disappeared. However, he returned home safely on May 18, 2024, refuting all conspiracy claims. According to police, Gurcharan told the officials that he had left this worldly life and was on a religious journey. During the time, he stopped at Gurudwaras in many cities like Amritsar and Ludhiana, but later went home. Gurucharan is best known for his role of Sodhi in the show.

Elvish Yadav recently got investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for alleged money laundering related to the use of snake venom as a recreational drug at parties and laundering the proceeds of crime. He was arrested last November along with five accomplices, who were all snake charmers, by the Noida police. The ED's investigation, which started last week based on a police First Information Report (FIR) filed at Sector 49 police station in Noida, aims to track the money trail of the illegal gains.

Taarak Mehta fame Deepti Sadhwani, actors Avneet Kaur, Shantanu Maheshwari and business enterprenur Namita Thapar made their debut at Cannes 2024 in style. They amazed their fans with their extravagant and impressive looks. While Avneet and Shantanu wore all-white outfits, Deepti shined in an extra an extravagant orange outfit. Namita, on the other hand looked gorgeous in a grey gown.

The makers of the drama-packed reality show Bigg Boss recently dropped a teaser announcing Bigg Boss OTT 3, which is all set to premiere in June. The teaser gave a sneak peek into the reality show, promising fans an unforgettable experience that will surpass all the memorable moments from previous seasons. The teaser came with the tagline “Ye season hoga khaas, Ek Dum Jhakaas,” hinting that Anil Kapoor might step in as the host instead of Salman Khan. Earlier reports from Bombay Times suggested that Salman Khan's unavailability led to this change. Initially planned for a May launch, the show faced delays and is now rescheduled for June due to Salman Khan's unavailability.

Rakhi Sawant, who is known for always keeping the audience entertained, recently dealt with a serious health issue. She revealed that she has a 10 cm tumor in her uterus and has decided to undergo surgery to have it removed. Her ex-husband, Ritesh Sawant, shared a video of her entering the operating room along with words of support. Ritesh captioned the post, expressing his emotions and faith in a higher power to protect Rakhi during the surgery. He mentioned that Rakhi was missing her late mother but also asked everyone to vote.

Shivangi Joshi and Kushal Tandon have been making headlines ever since they appeared together in Ektaa Kapoor's series "Barsatein-Mausam Pyaar Ka." Their on-screen chemistry has been a major hit, leading to rumors about a possible real-life romance between them. Some sources even hinted at the actors secretly getting engaged. However, Shivangi clarified these speculations through a witty Instagram post, jokingly stating, "I love rumors, I always discover amazing new things about myself that I never knew."

Isha Malviya and Samarth Jurel, who seemed inseparable in the Bigg Boss Boss house called it quits. Isha recently confirmed the breakup, calling it ‘mutual.’ However, Samarth’s recent interview with an online portal has left everyone shocked. He called her an opportunist, liar and more. The actor revealed shocking details about his relationship and said, “Uski mom khud bolti thi mujhe, ye iska sirf attraction hai, isko koi bhi pasand aa jata hai, isko teen din mein koi bhi pasand aajata hai, sirf dekhne mein accha hona chahiye. Abhishek ke saath bolte hai na ki, pehla pyaar jo hota hai, jo uska pehla boyfriend tha, usse attachment tha aur I think ke abhi bhi hai, dikhti hai mujhe bhi. I think main apne aap ko attraction mein count karunga, she saw me just as an attraction.”

Dalljiet Kaur has been in the news lately due to her marital problems with her estranged husband Nikhil Patel. The Kenya-based businessman on the other hand recently opened up about the challenges in their marriage, highlighting Dalljiet's struggles with adapting to their blended family in Kenya. Additionally, the actress posted some cryptic messages hinting at a possible extramarital relationship with her estranged husband. Nikhil said, "In January this year, Dalljiet decided to leave Kenya with her son Jaydon and return to India, which ultimately led to our separation. We both realized that the foundation of our blended family wasn't as strong as we had hoped, making it hard for Dalljiet to settle in Kenya. In March 2023, we held an Indian wedding ceremony in Mumbai. Though it held cultural significance, it was not legally binding. This ceremony was intended to reassure Dalljiet’s family about her move to Kenya. Despite our efforts, Dalljiet found it challenging to adjust to life in Kenya, missing her career and life in India. The complexities of our family dynamics became increasingly apparent."