Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been in the news lately for her rumoured divorce with actor and husband Abhishek Bachchan. Amid this internet chatter about her personal life, the actress has talked about street harassment and said to “never compromise your worth”. For a campaign video of a beauty brand she has a long-term association with, Aishwarya spoke about tackling street harassment. She took to her Instagram handle and shared a video of herself speaking about street harassment and the right way to deal with it. In the clip, she said to go head-on with the problem rather than avoiding it. Aishwarya said, "Street harassment. How do you deal with it? Avoid eye contact? No. Look the problem directly in the eyes. Hold your head high. Feminine and feminist. My body, my worth. Never compromise your worth. Do not doubt yourself. Stand up for your worth. Don't blame your dress or your lipstick. Street harassment is never your fault." For the caption, she wrote: “On this International Day for the elimination of violence against women, join @lorealparis’s Stand Up against street harassment training program. We’re all worth it." She added the hashtag--We Stand Up.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by AishwaryaRaiBachchan (@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb) Aishwarya Rai's rumoured divorce with Abhishek Bachchan Aishwarya has been married to Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan since 2007. The two have a daughter named Aaradhya Bacchhan. There have been some rumours doing the rounds about the star couple walking their own separate ways. Abhishek Bachchan mentioned his actor-wife for the first time amid their ongoing divorce rumours. In an interview, Abhishek thanked the former Miss World for staying at home with their daughter Aaradhya, while he went out to make movies. Talking to The Hindu, Junior Bachchan recalled how his mother Jaya Bachchan also stepped away from acting for the sake of her children. “My mother stopped acting when I was born because she wanted to spend time with the children. We never felt the void of Dad not being around. I think at the end of the day after work, you come home at night,” he said. Drawing parallels between Jaya and Aishwarya, Abhishek added, “In my household, I’m lucky I get to go out and make movies but I know that Aishwarya is at home with Aaradhya and I thank her immensely for that but I don’t think the kids look at it that way. They don’t look at you as a third person, they look at you as the first person,” he said.
26 November,2024 01:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPunjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh, who is entertaining fans across the country with his 'Dil-Luminati Tour,' performed an energetic concert in Pune on Sunday, where Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur was also seen enjoying the live show. Nimrat took to Instagram on Monday to share her experience, calling it the "BESTESSSSSTTTTT" concert she had ever attended. The post included a selfie of Nimrat winking and a couple of videos where she danced to Diljit's hit tracks, including 'Vibe', 'Kinni Kinni', 'Lemonade', 'Naina', 'Hass Hass', and the title track of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'. Nimrat also posed with security personnel at the event. Keeping her outfit casual yet stylish, the 'Airlift' actress wore a white crop top paired with a printed red and white shirt, blue denim jeans, and white sneakers. She completed her look with a red sling bag and loose hair as she joined the crowd in cheering for the singing sensation. Along with the pictures, Nimrat wrote, "Hona ni main recover...Simply the BESTESSSSSTTTTT concert I've EVER been to. @diljitdosanjh chardi kalaan, tuhada koi mukabla nahin!! Wahe guru mehr karan hamesha...." Reacting to the post, Diljit wrote, "Tusi Aeye c? Stage te aa jana c." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nimrat Kaur (@nimratofficial) Meanwhile, Diljit commenced the India leg of his much-talked-about Dil-Luminati Tour 2024 in New Delhi in October. The Dil-Luminati Tour will continue to entertain fans across India, with upcoming shows scheduled in cities including Kolkata (November 30), Bengaluru (December 6), Indore (December 8), Chandigarh (December 14), and Guwahati (December 29). This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 November,2024 12:29 PM IST | Pune | ANIAR Rahman and Saira Banu announced their divorce recently. This is not the first big profile celebrity divorces of recent times. From Dhanush-Aishwarya Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan-Kiran Rao, Seema Sajdeh- Sohail Khan to Naga Chaitanya-Samantha Ruth Prabhu, celebrity couples have grabbed headlines for terminating their marriage. While some have announced separation from their spouses, some have announced divorce. So what is the difference between the two in legal terms? Difference between separation and divorce The terms divorce and separation have two different meanings under the Hindu marriage act in India. Advocate Vedika Chaubey explains, "Separation is filed under section 10 of Hindu marriage act. Unlike divorce, it does not terminate the marriage. In divorce, everything is over and you cannot be treated like husband and wife. But in separation, even after they are legally separated they will remain husband and wife. In separation, the couples can mutually decide their living arrangement, the custody of children if they have and managing bank paperwork. There is no specific period for separation." While it has been largely reported that AR Rahman and Saira Banu have been divorced, the official statements mention that the two have separated. Saira's lawyer Vandana Shah shared an official statement on her behalf, saying, “After many years of marriage, Mrs. Saira has made the difficult decision to separate from her husband, Mr. A. R. Rahman. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time.” Similarly, actor Dhanush also announced his separation with Aishwarya Rajinikanth back in 2022. The couple filed for divorce only in April 2024 and is yet to receive the same from the court. Actor Sohail Khan and his ex-wife Seema Sajdeh were also legally separated before they got a divorce. They were reportedly separated for a couple of years before they went ahead with a mutual divorce. Veteran actor Dharmendra also did not divorce his first wife before getting married to his Sholay co-star Hema Malini. It was rumoured that the actor converted to Islam before marrying Hema Malini as the Islam marriage act allows a man to marry four times while the Hindu act does not endorse it without legally divorcing the first wife. However, Dharmendra has in the past refuted rumours of religious conversion. Increase in separation and divorce rates Chaubey also highlights the growing trend of opting for separation over divorce among couples. "There is trend in the market where couples for separation instead of divorce so that they can legally claim insurance benefits. Some people have insurance in crore. If the couples divorce they cannot be nominees." The lawyer also agrees that there has been an increase in divorce rates in the recent past. Some of the reasons for seeking divorce include: "One spouse not doing housework, not getting along with the mother-in-law or incompatibility issue". There are also two types of divorce- Contested and mutual divorce. "In contested, one party sends notice to the other and they have to respond. Such cases usually go on for long with the end not in sight. It can go on for 10-15 years unless one of the parties does not agree to settle with terms and conditions. In mutual you can get divorce in 6 months," she said adding that most cases end in five years as one of the parties eventually gives in. In some rare cases, the courts can also cancel the petition if the contested divorce grounds are not strong enough.
26 November,2024 12:28 PM IST | Mumbai | Athulya NambiarActress and social media influencer Aashika Bhatia shared the sad news of her father’s death and wrote “I’m sorry” alongside a throwback photograph. Aashika took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a picture sitting alongside her father in the car. For the caption, she wrote: "I'm so sorry. Love you, Papa. Rest in Peace." Talking about Aashika, she has worked in several TV shows such as “Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi”, “Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi” and “MX TakaTak Fame House” to name a few. She was seen in the second edition of the OTT version of “Bigg Boss”, hosted by Salman Khan. The controversial reality show was won by YouTuber Elvish Yadav. Others who were seen in the show included names such as Manisha Rani, Abhishek Malhan, Bebika Dhurve and Pooja Bhatt to name a few. Aashika has also worked with Salman in the 2015 family drama “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo”. The film, which is directed by Sooraj Barjatya, also stars Sonam Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Anupam Kher, Swara Bhaskar and Deepak Dobriyal. It is the fourth collaboration between Barjatya and Salman after their previous films Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!(1994), and Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999), and it is the second collaboration between Salman and Sonam after Saawariya (2007). Talking about Salman, he is currently busy hosting “Bigg Boss 18”, which has names such as Vivian Dsena, Shilpa Shirodkar, Chum Darang, Karanvir Mehra, Avinash Mishra, Kashish Kapoor, Eisha Singh, Digvijay Rathee, Chahat Pandey and many more. Simultaneously, the actor is also shooting for his upcoming film “Sikandar” directed by A.R. Murugadoss. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, who currently awaits the release of the second installment of “Pushpa” starring Allu Arjun. The film is slated to hit the big screens on December 5. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 November,2024 10:47 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe internet has been abuzz ever since musician AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu announced their separation recently. Surprisingly, a few hours after Rahman and his wife Saira broke the news about their separation, the 'Jai Ho' singer's bassist Mohini Dey also revealed the end of her marriage with Mark Hartsuch. As the two announcements came within hours of each other, netizens speculated about a possible link between Rahman and Saira's separation and Mohini's break up with her husband. Now, Dey has strongly reacted to the rumours and called them baseless allegations. She also said that she refers to AR Rahman as a father figure. Mohini Dey on her equation with AR Rahman Dey posted a video of herself clearing the air around the rumours and the divorce announcements. "I have a lot of father figures, role models in my life, and I've been really fortunate and grateful to have had them play vital roles in my upbringing. AR happens to be one of them. By AR, I mean AR Rahman. I respect him a lot. He is just like my father. He is actually a little bit younger than my dad. His daughter is exactly my age, I think. We have a lot of respect and love for each other," Mohini Dey said in the clip. She further said, "I worked with him in his band as his bassist for eight and a half years. Until five years ago I moved to the US and I associated myself with other pop artistes in the US. I have my own band as well and my own music that I tour with. Anyway, long story short. Please be kind and respect our privacy. It's a personal matter, and it's painful. It's a painful process. So please be kind". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mohini Dey (@dey_bass) Mohini criticises misinformation and lack of empathy Along with the video, she wrote, "It is utterly unbelievable to see the amount of misinformation and baseless assumptions/claims against me & @arrahman. It feels criminal that the media has vulgarised the two events. I honour my times as a kid working with @arrahman throughout my 8.5 years of working with him for his movies, tours, etc. It's disheartening to see that people have no respect, sympathy or empathy towards emotional matters like this. It saddens me to see people’s state of mind. @arrahman is a legend and he is just like father to me!" "I have many role models & father figures in life that have played vital roles in my career and upbringing. To name a few- My dad who taught me everything music (who I lost a year ago) and then @ranjitbarot1 who introduced me to the industry, @louizbanksofficial who shaped me & @arrahman who gave me the freedom to shine in his shows and his musical arrangements during recording sessions. I cherish and treasure that and will always do!" she added. "Media/Paps do not understand the effect it has on people’s minds and lives. Be sensitive. I don't owe anyone any explanations but also, I don't want this to brew and interrupt my day so, Kindly stop with the false claims & Respect our privacy. Love, Mo," concluded her note.
26 November,2024 08:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Saiyami Kher is giving her best to bring authenticity to her role as a firefighter in the upcoming film 'Agni', directed by Rahul Dholakia. She shared her experience of getting trained with real-life firefighters for her project. "As an actor with every film I have done I have gotten to learn a new skill. And I take immense pride in that. Be it horse riding for 'Mirzya', counting notes like a banker for choked, cricket for ghoomer and now firefighting for 'Agni'. Preparing for this role was deeply inspiring and exciting," said Saiyami in a statement. She elaborated about her preparation work and said, "Preparing for this role was deeply inspiring and exciting. Spending time with real firefighters gave me an understanding of how little I knew about firefighters in our city and what all they have to endure. The number of female firefighters also was an eye opener." Terming her experience as "exciting", she said, "The training sessions were very exciting. I learned how to handle equipment, did the drills the firefighter do. Seeing the sacrifices these men and women make every day often at great risk to themselves was incredibly humbling. We want people witness the world of firefighters and the bravery it takes to do what they do. I wish and hope we have done justice to their commitment." Recently, the trailer of Pratik Gandhi and Divyenndu-starrer 'Agni' has been unveiled. Makers described the film as a "cinematic salute to the fearless spirit, honor, and sacrifices of firefighters." Directed and written by Rahul Dholakia, the Excel Entertainment production also features Saiyami Kher, Sai Tamhankar, Jitendra Joshi, Udit Arora, and Kabir Shah in pivotal roles. Sharing details about the film, Rahul Dholakia said earlier, "With 'Agni', I am thrilled to bring a story to life that not only celebrates the bravery of our firefighters but also delves into their emotional journeys. Firefighters are real-life heroes who go beyond battling fires--they rescue lives, respond to disasters, and take on countless high-risk challenges with unwavering dedication. Their courage often puts them in challenging and dangerous situations, sometimes intensified by our own actions." He added, "This story is a tribute to their sacrifice, loyalty, and resilience, and I hope it inspires audiences to recognize and appreciate these selfless protectors in our society."'Agni' will be out on Prime Video on December 6. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 November,2024 08:19 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIStar couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, who never miss a chance to spend quality time with their little one Raha, were spotted stepping out on Monday. The trio were papped leaving their Mumbai residence in a car. The 'Raazi' actress opted for a simple white sweatshirt paired with loose blue pants, while he 'Animal' star kept it casual in a green t-shirt, black pants, and a cap. Little Raha looked adorable in a white t-shirt and blue slacks, accessorized with a cute white bow hairband. Alia Bhatt with daughter Raha 📸 pic.twitter.com/X7XN508bOe — Alia's nation (@Aliasnation) November 25, 2024 Alia and Ranbir tied the knot in April 2022 after several years of dating. Their daughter Raha was born in November 2022. On Christmas 2023, Ranbir and Alia surprised fans by making their first public appearance with their little one. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor is set to appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film 'Love and War,' which also stars Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt. 'Love and War' will be the first collaboration between Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali since the actor's 2007 debut Saawariya. While Vicky Kaushal has never worked with the filmmaker, Alia Bhatt collaborated with Bhansali in the 2022 drama Gangubai Kathiawadi. The film was officially announced in January 2024. The original announcement on Instagram read, "We Bring You Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Epic Saga 'Love & War.' See You At The Movies Christmas 2025." It was accompanied by the signatures of the lead trio, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. 'Love and War' is expected to go on floors in the coming months. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 November,2024 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Boman Irani shared his journey of making film 'The Mehta Boys' during its screening at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Speaking to the media, Boman said the story started with an idea given to him by Sujoy Ghosh a decade ago. "This movie was given to me by Sujoy Ghosh 10 years ago. He gave me one line for the picture, which was the beginning of the story. Then I started writing. I said I will direct it. He gave me a one-liner," Boman said. "I met my friend Alex Denelaris in New York. I sat with him, and it took me many years to write this story. In the end, the story was made. And today I will present it to you. It is very close to my heart. Alex Denelaris, he is an Oscar-winning writer. He became a brother. He felt the same way about this film as I do. It is a film about family, and we have now become family. So we had to be more truthful than ever to make this film, The Mehta Boys," he added. Actress Shreya Chaudhry, who plays a role in the movie, expressed her excitement about being at IFFI for the first time. "Very excited to be here. Super, super thrilled. Always wanted to come to IFFI, so it's my first time, and it's very special because I'm here with The Mehta Boys, a film of mine," Shreya told media. Talking about her experience working with Boman Irani, Shreya said, "Oh my god, I mean, I think anyone who meets him, spends even 5 minutes with him, falls in love with him. So imagine getting to do an entire film with him as not just a co-actor, which was my dream, but even being directed by him. It's like so many dreams come true. Watching his films, Alexander's films, who is his co-writer on the film, I grew up and I dreamt that I also want to be an actor. So life came a full circle, you know, working with them and collaborating with them." Actor Avinash Tiwary too shared his excitement about attending the festival for the second time. "IFFI is amazing. This is the second time I've come to IFFI. The first time I was here with my show Khakee, and I still have to enter to really know how it's like this time. But the last time, it was amazing energy. I think there are a lot of people who are shouting and screaming. They gave us so much love. And in fact, our show too. I hope it happens the same this time as well," he said while speaking to media. In the movie, Boman portrays a father who navigates the emotional ups and downs of his relationship with his son. Meanwhile, IFFI 2024, which began on November 20, is showcasing over 180 international films from 81 countries, including 16 world premieres, 3 international premieres, 43 Asian premieres, and 109 Indian premieres. Notably, the organisers have also included a tribute programme to honour the 100th birth anniversaries of four Indian cinema legends: actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, director Tapan Sinha, Telugu cinema star Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), and singer Mohammed Rafi, as per Variety. The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will run until November 28. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 November,2024 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor and producer Kriti Sanon recently shared her thoughts on nepotism while speaking at the 55th International Film Festival in Goa. Kriti, who has carved her place in Bollywood without connections in the film industry, spoke candidly during a masterclass about the struggles faced by outsiders and how the "media" and "audiences" contribute to the nepotism conversation. During her conversation, Kriti said that it takes time for someone without a "film background" to get the opportunities they dream of. "The industry has given me a very warm welcome since the time I have come. Of course, when you don't belong to a film background, it takes time for you to get there. It takes time for you to get those opportunities you crave for. It takes time for you to even get those magazine covers. So everything is a bit of a struggle. But after 2-3 films, if you keep working hard and if you are at it, nothing can stop you," said the 'Do Patti' actress. Kriti also shared her view that the Bollywood industry itself is not entirely to blame for nepotism and pointed out that the audience and media have a role in promoting star kids. Kriti said, "I feel the industry is not so much responsible for nepotism. It's also the media and the audience. The audiences want to watch what the media is putting about certain star kids. Because the audience is interested in them, the industry feels that since the audience is interested let's make a movie with them. So I think it's a circle. But I feel if you are talented, you will get there. If you're not talented, and if the connect is not there with the audiences you will not get there." Meanwhile, on the work front, Kriti was last seen in 'Do Patti', alongside Kajol and Shaheer Sheikh. Directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, the film was released on Netflix on October 25. 'Do Patti' is produced by Kanika Dhillon and Kriti. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 November,2024 07:58 AM IST | Panaji | ANIWhile Ranbir Kapoor was regaling the audience during his session at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on Sunday, work on his next, Love & War, was on in full swing in Mumbai. mid-day has learnt that over the weekend, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali filmed an elaborate sequence featuring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal at Studio 2 in Film City, Goregaon. A set of a disco has been constructed where the two leads will continue to shoot over the next seven days. Sanjay Leela Bhansali Bhansali is known for grandeur as well as his keen eye for detail. So, it’s not surprising when sources describe the set as a spectacle. A crew member involved in the shoot reveals, “The set has been designed to replicate an ’80s disco. Sanjay sir wanted a setting that was both nostalgic and fantastical. The scene sees about 30 soldiers enjoying their time on the dance floor as retro songs, including Laila main Laila, play in the background. In contrast, Alia and Vicky’s characters are seen having an intense conversation, as they share the inner turmoil they are going through.” Bhatt has allotted the next 10 days to Love & War, which marks her second collaboration with the filmmaker after Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022). A source says, “Alia has been rehearsing intensively, making sure she is in tune with her character in Love & War. In early December, she will go back to the world of Alpha as the team starts the next schedule.”
26 November,2024 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuMore power to women Aptly lauding the fact that a large number of female artistes in Bollywood have transitioned to taking on positions of power behind the cameras, Madhuri Dixit Nene says that “a lot has changed for the better” in the past few decades. Pointing out that during the ’90s, women would only take on the roles of actors and hairdressers, she says, “Today, when I walk in on a set, women are everywhere. [They may be] the DoP, ADs, writers, and action masters. I couldn’t have imagined that they would be in these fields, which is amazing. We are also seeing women in action roles, which is amazing. But we need to make more commercial movies that are women-centric. A lot of [female] actors are also turning producers. More power to them.” Another take by Ranbir Tales of one of the most beloved families of the Indian film industry, the Kapoors, rarely make it to the masses. So, when Ranbir Kapoor got talking at a Sunday event, fans of the family wholeheartedly indulged in his stories. Among the various tales he shared about his family, the actor revealed that while he doesn’t believe in remaking films, he would revisit his filmmaker-grandfather Raj Kapoor’s movie Shree 420, should he be compelled to do so. Speaking at the International Film Festival of India, he said that the black-and-white movie was his “favourite”. Kapoor also spoke of how his ancestors prepared for their iconic roles in cinema. Wrapped up Ali Fazal has wrapped his portion of Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life, which marks the actor’s Tamil film debut. The pan-India project also stars Kamal Haasan. Fazal called working with Ratnam and Haasan an honour, and said that he enjoyed the experience of learning Tamil and exploring a new cinematic culture. Set to release on June 5, 2025, Thug Life, which is being composed by AR Rahman, promises to be a visual spectacle.
26 November,2024 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamADVERTISEMENT
