Actor Hina Khan and her husband Rocky Jaiswal have reacted strongly after television actor Shilpa Shinde made controversial remarks on Hina’s battle with Stage 3 breast cancer during a recent interview. The comments triggered criticism online, with Hina and Rocky describing them insensitive and inappropriate.

The controversy began after Shinde questioned Hina’s public discussion of her illness and commented on her appearance during treatment. In the interview, Shilpa suggested that Hina did not look like someone undergoing cancer treatment, leading to widespread reactions on social media.

Responding on Instagram, Khan did not mention Shinde by name but stressed that every cancer patient’s journey is different. She said people should avoid making assumptions about a person’s medical condition based on physical appearance, adding that awareness and compassion are far more important than judgment. Khan reminded her followers that cancer affects individuals in different ways and that no two recovery journeys are the same.

Rocky Jaiswal also came out in his wife’s support, calling the remarks “inhuman” and expressed disappointment over the lack of sensitivity shown towards someone fighting a serious illness. He said personal health struggles should never become the subject of ridicule or speculation and urged people to respond with empathy instead of criticism.

Hina Khan revealed in June 2024 that she had been diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. Since then, she has regularly shared updates about her chemotherapy, surgeries and recovery through social media. The actor has repeatedly said that speaking openly about her treatment is her way of spreading awareness and giving hope to others facing similar challenges.

The exchange has sparked widespread discussion across social media, with many fans and members of the television industry extending support to Hina Khan and praising her courage.

Actor Anupam Kher has said he has reconciled with fellow actor Naseeruddin Shah after an old video of Shah criticising him resurfaced on social media. Kher’s response came after the clip began circulating again following his recent remarks on the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case.

Addressing the renewed attention to the clip, Kher said there was no point in revisiting a matter that had already been settled. He said he and Shah had met after their earlier disagreement and resolved their differences, urging people not to judge their current relationship based on past remarks.

The video in question dates to 2019, when Naseeruddin Shah referred to Kher as a “clown” and commented on what he described as his “sycophantic nature,” noting that such traits were widely recognised by Kher’s peers from the National School of Drama (NSD) and the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). Shah’s comments were made in response to Kher’s political views and led to a widely discussed exchange between the two actors.

At the time, Kher defended his stance, emphasising that everyone in a democracy has the freedom to express their opinions. In his recent remarks, he also responded to criticism over his views on the Ram Janmabhoomi issue, questioning why people felt unsettled by his presence and asserting that he would continue to speak his mind regardless of reactions online.

Although the old interview has once again drawn attention, Kher’s latest comments indicate that past differences between the two actors have been resolved. Despite the renewed debate on social media, he has made it clear that there is no lingering personal conflict between them.

Prime Video’s reality series Alliance is set for another major twist, with reports suggesting that fashion designer and entrepreneur Seema Sajdeh will soon enter the show as a wildcard contestant. Her reported entry comes just days after actor-producer Sohail Khan, her former husband, joined the competition as its first wildcard contestant. If confirmed, it will mark the former couple’s first appearance together on a reality show since their divorce in 2022.

Hosted by Kunal Kemmu, Alliance premiered in June 2026 on Prime Video and has quickly gained attention for its strategy-based format. Unlike traditional reality shows, contestants must depend on trust, teamwork and changing alliances to survive. The game begins with 16 celebrity contestants, who enter in pairs with someone they already know. They are divided into four teams: Kings, Warriors, Legends and Hunters. Contestants compete in physical and mental challenges, earn points and face eliminations. After every elimination, new wildcard entrants are introduced, changing the dynamics of the game. 

The lineup of original contestants includes Daisy Shah and Zaid Darbar, Ravi Kishan and Riva Kishan, Kushal Tandon and Arslan Goni, Mini Mathur and Nikhil Chinappa, Ruhee Dosani and Niti Taylor, Payal Dhare(Payal Gaming) and Sabby Suri, Vanshaj Singh and Dolly Javed, and Delbar Arya and Armaan Khera.

Sohail Khan’s participation is significant as it marks his first appearance as a contestant on a reality show, despite previously judging television programmes. Before entering the house, he told photographers, “Please support me,” expressing excitement about taking on a new challenge.

Seema Sajdeh and Sohail Khan were married for over two decades and share two sons, Nirvan Khan and Yohan Khan. Although they separated in 2022, both have maintained that they continue to co-parent their children harmoniously. If Seema joins Alliance, viewers will witness the former couple sharing screen space in a game built on trust, strategy and shifting relationships, making it one of the season’s most anticipated developments.