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Uorfi Javed to join Sunny Leone and Tanuj Virwani to co-host MTV Splitsvilla X5?
Mumbai: In the past few days, the social media sensation has been spotted at the airport departing for Udaipur and posting several Instagram stories of her in The White City. Coincidentally (or not), the cast for MTV Splitsvilla X5, including hosts Sunny Leone and Tanuj Virwani of Inside Edge fame, have also been shooting in Udaipur for its newest season.
Splitsvilla needs no introduction. The long-running reality show is notoriously popular amongst its audience for its outlandish concept, love triangles and shocking plot twists. Last year, Uorfi was seen as the “Mischief Maker” in the show’s fourteenth season. Her entrance as a wild card contestant had caused quite a buzz amongst other contestants and her fans alike. In the show, she was true to her moniker and made sure the drama quotient was at an all-time high with her signature Uorfi-style spice and her penchant for causing mischief.
Earlier this month, MTV Splitsvilla X5 released its original soundtrack, ExSqueeze Me Please, featuring hosts Sunny Leone and Tanuj Virwani alongside singers Altaf Raja and Akasa, announcing the new season. The tongue-in-cheek music video teased a glimpse of Uorfi towards the end, leading to ample curiosity amongst the audience and her fans. After this announcement, speculations were rife about her returning for the fifteenth season, too.
Whatever her role, audiences are definitely excited to see what this “Mischief Maker” is up to next in Splitsvilla. It is beyond doubt that Uorfi’s no-filter, firebrand personality is just the right ingredient to add to the show’s audacious cocktail to stir up some serious drama, twists, and turns the viewers will not see coming yet leave them thoroughly entertained.
Uorfi made her acting debut at twenty years of age with daily soaps and made her OTT debut with Bigg Boss OTT in 2021. Since then, she has been ruling over the Internet with her uniquely bold and unapologetic fashion choices that do not seem to fit societal norms. She has often been the talk of the town for her strong sense of individuality and her blunt replies to her trolls.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
