Top TV Newsmakers of the Week: Pawandeep Rajan’s Accident, Ajaz Khan in Legal Trouble, Battleground Winner Revealed & More
This week in the TV world was full of big stories and emotional moments. From Pawandeep Rajan’s accident to Ajaz Khan being accused in a serious case, a lot happened. Here are the top highlights:
1. Pawandeep Rajan’s Serious Accident
Indian Idol 12 winner Pawandeep Rajan met with a major accident on May 5 while on his way to Delhi. He was going to catch a flight to Ahmedabad. The accident happened near Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. Pawandeep had fractures in both legs and a head injury. He was first taken to a government hospital and later moved to the ICU of a private hospital.
His family then shifted him to Fortis Hospital in Noida for better treatment. He has undergone several surgeries and is still in the ICU but is slowly recovering.
2. Vaibhavi Hankare Leaves ‘Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin’
Actress Vaibhavi Hankare, who played Tejaswini in the show, has quit just after three months. She joined the cast in January 2025 and left in April. She shared 20 photos with the team and wrote an emotional note thanking fans and fellow actors. Now, Bhavika Sharma has returned to the show to take over the lead role again.
3. FIR Filed Against Ajaz Khan
Ajaz Khan, known for being on Bigg Boss 7, is facing serious charges. On May 5, a 30-year-old woman filed a police complaint saying Ajaz raped her by promising marriage and work in the entertainment industry. She said the first assault happened at her home on March 25 and continued afterward. The case is registered at Charkop Police Station, and Ajaz is currently missing as the police look for him.
4. Samay Raina Summoned by Supreme Court
Comedian Samay Raina and four others have been asked by the Supreme Court to appear in person. They are accused of making jokes that hurt the feelings of people with disabilities. An NGO filed a complaint, and the court said strict action would be taken if they don’t appear.
5. Ayesha Khan on Why She Missed Dulquer Salmaan’s Film
After Bigg Boss 17, Ayesha Khan was set to appear in a Telugu film with star Dulquer Salmaan called Lucky Baskhar. However, she didn’t end up doing the film. Ayesha told Pinkvilla, “The film is already released. My dates didn’t match, so it didn’t work out.”
6. Dipika Kakar’s Brand Is Not Shutting Down
Recently, there were rumors that Dipika Kakar’s brand was shutting down because of low-quality products. But her husband Shoaib Ibrahim denied the rumors. He said there is only a delay in delivery, but the brand is still active. Shoaib added, “Yes, there is some delay, but new stock is coming soon.”
7. Battleground Show Winner Announced
The grand finale of Battleground aired on May 10, 2025. Four teams competed:
- Haryana Bulls (led by Rajat Dalal)
- Mumbai Strikers (led by Rubina Dilaik)
- Delhi Dominators (led by Abhishek Malhan)
- UP Dabangg (led by Neeraj Goyat)
The winner was Delhi Dominators, and team members Rounak Gulia and Nisha Mishra lifted the trophy.
8. Gautami Kapoor’s Open Talk With Her Daughter
Actress Gautami Kapoor shared in an interview that she openly talks about personal matters with her daughter. She even considered gifting her daughter a vibrator when she turned 16. Gautami, who has a 19-year-old daughter now, said she wants her to be well-informed and experience life fully. Her daughter was shocked at first, but Gautami believes such talks are important.
9. Parth Samthaan Confirms His Exit from CID
Actor Parth Samthaan, who had recently joined the show CID, confirmed that he has now left the show. He told Pinkvilla, “It was an honor to be a part of a legendary show like CID. Even though it was a short role that later got extended, I enjoyed it a lot.”
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