From Samay Raina struggling with mental health issues to Rhea Chakraborty getting a clean chit from CBI: Top TV news

This week in the TV industry was filled with drama, controversies and more. While some revealed shocking facts, others made headlines. From Neha Kakkar getting scammed to Avneet opening up about her traumatising experiences and more, the list of such news is long. Here’s a look:-

Avneet Kaur, an actress, has opened up courageously about experiencing harassment in her young years in showbiz. She mentioned a frightening memory from when she was growing up when she hit back against a boy who had misbehaved with her during Holi. Avneet also recalled experiences of shouting at her by a director at age 11, which disturbed her confidence when she was a young actor.

Nikki Tamboli was escorted off the set of "Celebrity MasterChef" after a fiery row with fellow contestant Gaurav Khanna. Furious over what she felt was unprofessional and disrespectful actions, Nikki insisted on an apology before she would return, and that Gaurav confronted her. This has caused huge outrage on social media.

Aasif Sheikh, who plays the character in "Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!", experienced a bad back spasm and sciatica during shooting in Dehradun. Contrary to hospitalization reports, Aasif explained that the incident was exaggerated. Aasif was wheeled into Mumbai on a wheelchair and is now on bed rest, undergoing treatment and praying to return to work soon.

Actor Sharad Kelkar is facing backlash for his role in the upcoming TV show “Tum Se Tum Tak,” which portrays a romantic relationship between his 46-year-old character and a 19-year-old girl, played by Niharika Chouksey. The significant age gap has sparked controversy, with netizens criticizing the storyline as “beyond disgusting.”

Comedian Samay Raina has spoken about the impact of the "India's Got Latent" controversy on his mental well-being. He regretted the incident, saying that the backlash and court summons have had a negative impact on his career and health. Raina postponed his India tour and promised refunds to fans.

Veteran actress Usha Nadkarni was left emotionally evicted from "Celebrity MasterChef" just before the semi-finals. In spite of feeling passionate about cooking and being a dedicated cook, her experience came to an end with her overcooked fish dish. Fellow contestant Mr. Faisu was touched by the incident, feeling responsible for her eviction and shedding tears."

Neha Kakkar recently spoke out against the row over her cancelled Melbourne concert, which was rescheduled. The organizers treated her band badly and fled without paying them. Although she experienced technical delays and found herself stranded with no basic essentials, Neha sang for free, underlining her dedication to her fans. Her husband Rohanpreet Singh and his team helped during this difficult time.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has given Rhea Chakraborty a clean chit in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, stating it was a suicide. This development led to reactions from several celebrities. Pooja Bhatt reacted with relief, saying, "Truth has prevailed," whereas Arjit Taneja asked for an apology to Rhea, faulting the media for the harassment she had to face.

Dalljiet Kaur, a former participant of "Bigg Boss 13," has moved her base to Pune. She shared that although it is nice not to see familiar faces around, she does miss some things from her earlier set-up. The shift indicates a major change in her professional and personal life after marriage.