On December 28, 2025, actress Shilpa Shirodkar extended warm birthday wishes to her "Bigg Boss 18" housemate and friend, Karan Veer Mehra. Shirodkar shared her heartfelt sentiments through an Instagram post, featuring a carousel of images including fun selfies and a picture of Mehra affectionately holding her face.

In her birthday message, Shirodkar expressed how much less fun her "Bigg Boss" experience would have been without Mehra's presence. She conveyed her affection for the birthday boy, stating, "Happy birthday to my favorite person!" and added, "Honestly Karan, Bigg Boss would've been so different (and way less fun) without you there. I'm so proud of you. Keep killing it and reaching those big goals. Dher saara pyaar (red heart emoji) (sic).".

Shirodkar and Mehra shared a close bond during their time on "Bigg Boss 18," which continued even after the show. Mehra ultimately emerged as the winner of the reality show, while Shirodkar's journey was cut short due to an audience eviction just before the grand finale.

Karan Veer Mehra has been actively involved in various projects since his "Bigg Boss 18" victory. Notably, he has begun filming for Omung Kumar's "Silaa," where he is set to play the antagonist. The film commenced with a traditional mahurat shot and features Harshvardhan Rane, Sadia Khateeb, and Ipsitaa among the cast. Mehra expressed his gratitude on social media, acknowledging Omung Kumar as the "Captain" of the film. Chum Darang, also a fellow contestant from "Bigg Boss 18," has shown her support for Mehra's new venture.

Shirodkar was last seen on "Bigg Boss 18" in 2024 and is preparing for her role in the film, "Jatadhara".

In other news, Shirodkar had previously revealed a shocking incident from the 90s, when rumors of her death circulated as a publicity stunt for the film "Raghuveer". She recalled the distress it caused her family, with her parents receiving the news while she was shooting in Manali.