One Dulhania, Many Hopeful Humptys? There's More Than Just Comedy Here

Comedy Nights With Kapil, Dadi in particular, entertained the cast and producer - Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Siddharth Shukla and Karan Johar - of the just-released Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania on June 9.

  • <i>Comedy Nights With Kapil</i>, <i>Dadi</i> in particular, entertained the cast and producer - Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Siddharth Shukla and Karan Johar - of the just-released <i>Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania</i> on June 9.
    Comedy Nights With Kapil, Dadi in particular, entertained the cast and producer - Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, Siddharth Shukla and Karan Johar - of the just-released Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania on June 9.
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  • Varun's preference for Alia, his <i>Dulhania</i>, left Palak (real name Kiku Sharda) dismayed though Sumona Chakrabarti didn't seem to mind.
    Varun's preference for Alia, his Dulhania, left Palak (real name Kiku Sharda) dismayed though Sumona Chakrabarti didn't seem to mind.
  • Alia wasn't dressed for weight-lifting but managed Varun quite easily.
    Alia wasn't dressed for weight-lifting but managed Varun quite easily.
  • Selfie time. Yawn.
    Selfie time. Yawn.
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  • Dance-challenged Karan Johar was happy enough to get jiggy on <i>Comedy Nights</i>. It may have been the <i>Dadi</i> factor. <br><br> Coming Up: This Famous Star is a Dead Ringer for <i>Comedy Nights</i>' Palak
    Dance-challenged Karan Johar was happy enough to get jiggy on Comedy Nights. It may have been the Dadi factor.

    Coming Up: This Famous Star is a Dead Ringer for Comedy Nights' Palak
  • We had almost begun to believe that stand-up comedian Palak (Kiku Sharda) had a fraternal twin when we first saw this picture. But on taking a a closer look, we realised it was none other than our very own Bobby Jasoos Vidya Balan who chose to disguise herself while promoting her upcoming movie on the sets of <i>Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7</i> in Mumbai on Tuesday, July 1.
    We had almost begun to believe that stand-up comedian Palak (Kiku Sharda) had a fraternal twin when we first saw this picture. But on taking a a closer look, we realised it was none other than our very own Bobby Jasoos Vidya Balan who chose to disguise herself while promoting her upcoming movie on the sets of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 in Mumbai on Tuesday, July 1.
  • <i>Bobby Jasoos</i> emulated every move of Palak.
    Bobby Jasoos emulated every move of Palak.
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  • Vidya initially wore a red suit with a multi-coloured <i>dupatta</i>.
    Vidya initially wore a red suit with a multi-coloured dupatta.
  • Team <i>Jhalak</i>: Hosts Ranveer Shorey and Manish Paul posed for a picture with the show's judges Remo D'Souza, Madhuri Dixit and Karan Johar.
    Team Jhalak: Hosts Ranveer Shorey and Manish Paul posed for a picture with the show's judges Remo D'Souza, Madhuri Dixit and Karan Johar.
  • Madhuri was ravishing in a pink and black outfit.
    Madhuri was ravishing in a pink and black outfit.
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  • VJ-turned-actress Sophie Choudry was impressive in a figure-hugging coral dress.<br><br> Coming up: Battleground <i>Jhalak</i>: Madhuri, Sophie, Mouni
    VJ-turned-actress Sophie Choudry was impressive in a figure-hugging coral dress.

    Coming up: Battleground Jhalak: Madhuri, Sophie, Mouni
  • Madhuri Dixit, in black shirt and shiny green H&M pencil skirt, taped the first episode of season 7 of popular dance reality show <i>Jhalak Dikhla Jaa</i> on which she is a judge.
    Madhuri Dixit, in black shirt and shiny green H&M pencil skirt, taped the first episode of season 7 of popular dance reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa on which she is a judge.
  • Fellow judge Karan Johar looked stylish in a black suit.
    Fellow judge Karan Johar looked stylish in a black suit.
  • Choreographer-filmmaker Remo D'Souza makes up the remaining one-third of the panel of judges.
    Choreographer-filmmaker Remo D'Souza makes up the remaining one-third of the panel of judges.
  • Last season's winner Dhrashti Dhami returns to the show as the host.
    Last season's winner Dhrashti Dhami returns to the show as the host.
  • She is joined by actor Ranveer Shorey who will co-host this season.
    She is joined by actor Ranveer Shorey who will co-host this season.
  • The contestants include 'under 10' Akshat Singh, who danced for Ellen DeGeneres, and his partner Vaishnavi.
    The contestants include 'under 10' Akshat Singh, who danced for Ellen DeGeneres, and his partner Vaishnavi.
  • VJ-singer Sophie Choudry is partnered with dance pro Deepak.
    VJ-singer Sophie Choudry is partnered with dance pro Deepak.
  • Actor Purab Kohli's partner is named Mohena.
    Actor Purab Kohli's partner is named Mohena.
  • Actress Mouni Roy, here with her choreographer Pulkit, is an acclaimed dancer and may have the edge over her rivals.
    Actress Mouni Roy, here with her choreographer Pulkit, is an acclaimed dancer and may have the edge over her rivals.
  • Singer Sukhwinder Singh, with his partner Bhavna, is swapping the recording studio for the dance floor.
    Singer Sukhwinder Singh, with his partner Bhavna, is swapping the recording studio for the dance floor.
  • Former cricketer Sreesanth, famous for his dance moves, poses with partner Sneha.
    Former cricketer Sreesanth, famous for his dance moves, poses with partner Sneha.
  • TV actress Kritka Kamra is partnered with Savio.
    TV actress Kritka Kamra is partnered with Savio.
  • VJ Andy's partner Bhavini doesn't seem to have noticed his get-up.
    VJ Andy's partner Bhavini doesn't seem to have noticed his get-up.
  • Small screen star Karan Tacker will compete in this season with his partner Suchitra.
    Small screen star Karan Tacker will compete in this season with his partner Suchitra.
  • Kikku Sharda will compete in this season's show as his alter (drag) ego Palak with Kruti as his partner.
    Kikku Sharda will compete in this season's show as his alter (drag) ego Palak with Kruti as his partner.
  • <i>Rang Rasiya</i> actor Ashish Sharma strikes a pose with his partner Shampa.
    Rang Rasiya actor Ashish Sharma strikes a pose with his partner Shampa.
  • Actress Puja Banerjee will be joined on the <i>Jhalak</i> stage by Rajit.
    Actress Puja Banerjee will be joined on the Jhalak stage by Rajit.
  • <i>Dance India Dance Season 2</i> winner Shakti Mohan is aiming for the Jhalak title with her partner Tushar.
    Dance India Dance Season 2 winner Shakti Mohan is aiming for the Jhalak title with her partner Tushar.
  • A stage full of stars. Let the <i>Jhalak Dikhla Ja </i> dance-off begin.
    A stage full of stars. Let the Jhalak Dikhla Ja dance-off begin.