Veteran singer and actor Sulakshana Pandit, known for her memorable contributions to Hindi cinema and music, passed away on Thursday, November 6, at the age of 71. The actor breathed her last at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. Her brother, music composer Lalit Pandit confirmed to mid-day about her passing. He said, “She passed away today around 8.00 pm. She suffered cardiac arrest. Her funeral will be tomorrow (November 7) at 12.00 noon.” Born in 1954 into a family deeply rooted in music, Sulakshana was the niece of the legendary classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj and the sister of music composer duo Jatin-Lalit. She began her musical journey at the age of nine and made her playback singing debut in 1967. Her song Tu Hi Sagar Hai Tu Hi Kinara from the film Sankalp (1975) earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer. Alongside her singing career, Sulakshana also appeared in several films during the 1970s and 1980s, including Uljhan (1975) opposite Sanjeev Kumar and Sankoch (1976). Despite an illustrious start in both acting and music, her later years were marked by personal and professional challenges.
06 November,2025 11:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Komal RJ PanchalEmraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam are preparing for the release of their new film Haq, set to hit theaters on November 7. Ahead of the film's release, director Suparn Verma and Yami discussed the ongoing conversation around the 8-hour work shift in the film industry. While Yami emphasised the significance of motherhood by stating, 'once a mother, always a mother,' she also highlighted the need for mutual understanding between actors and filmmakers. Yami Gautam on fixed work hours debate In a recent interview with Times Now, Yami Gautam shared, "To begin with, once a mother, always a mother. Regardless of whether you are employed or a stay-at-home parent, every mother is unique and does everything possible for her child. No one holds more importance to a mother than her child. Regarding my profession, the manner in which I select my scripts is entirely separate from my personal life." "While we may desire a time limit like in other professions, our industry operates differently. There are various factors such as locations, permissions, and the involvement of other actors and technicians. Therefore, the idea of a time limit is quite subjective and relies on the collaboration and understanding between an actor, a producer, and a director," she further explained. 'No issue discussing time limit': Suparn Verma Director Suparn Verma added to Yami's comments and stated, "This has been a longstanding issue. Some actors work only eight hours a day, five days a week, and avoid night shoots. This arrangement is agreed upon in advance by the director, producer, and actor. So why has it become a problem when a female actor raises this concern? Ultimately, we are all human beings creating art and expressing emotions under challenging conditions. Therefore, I see no issue in discussing time constraints if they align with the production's needs. If it works, they proceed; if not, they don't." About Haq Haq is set to premiere in theaters this Friday (November 7). The Central Board of Film Certification in India, along with censor boards in the UAE, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, has approved the film without any cuts. It is produced by Junglee Pictures, in collaboration with Insomnia Films and Baweja Studio. The film features Vartika Singh, Sheeba Chaddha, Danish Hussain, and Aseem Hattangady in key roles. For those who may not know, the movie draws inspiration from a significant Supreme Court ruling.
06 November,2025 08:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn Wednesday, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, alleged large-scale electoral malpractices in the Haryana Assembly elections. He claimed that a Brazilian model had cast her vote under different names in as many as 10 booths, calling it a “centralised operation” to alter the electoral outcome and prevent the “favourite” Congress party from winning. Gandhi also displayed the model’s picture during his press conference. Larissa Bonesi gets confused for mysterious Brazilian model As Rahul Gandhi’s claim gained national attention, the picture of the Brazilian model began circulating widely. Many social media users confused her with Larissa Bonesi, the rumoured girlfriend of filmmaker Aryan Khan (son of Shah Rukh Khan). Her Instagram comments were soon flooded- some congratulated her for her “Indian citizenship,” while others tagged her in posts supporting Rahul Gandhi. While Larissa Bonesi has not reacted to the confusion, a few users clarified that she is not the woman shown in Gandhi’s press conference. About mystery woman in the Haryana polls controversy It turns out that the woman in the viral photo is also named Larissa. She is a Brazilian citizen by the name Larissa Nery. Nery has responded to the situation by posting screenshots of Rahul Gandhi’s press conference and sharing a video addressing the issue. In her video, she said, “Guys, they are using an old photo of mine. I was 18 or 20 years old. I don’t know if it’s about an election or something to do with voting… and in India! They’re portraying me as Indian to scam people — what madness!” "And in India. Ah! They're portraying me as Indian to scam people, guys. What madness! What craziness is this? What world do we live in?" Brazilian Model Larissa Nery responds after going viral after Rahul Gandhi's H-Bomb.@RahulGandhi #Haryana #election #RahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/vI8TSKcfIH — SHARON MATHEW (@yugensoul) November 6, 2025 She added that journalists were now contacting her after the image went viral. “A reporter called me wanting to know about this whole thing — my job, the salon — it’s crazy!” she said in Portuguese. In her latest Instagram status, Larissa joked, “Wow, that’s crazy! I’m famous in India as the ‘mysterious Brazilian model’!” According to Brazilian outlet Aos Fatos, Nery clarified that she is not a model and had only posed for a friend’s photo project. The photographer, Matheus Ferrero, later shared the image online with her permission, after which it was widely used as a representational photo.
06 November,2025 07:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn November 2, numerous Bollywood fans flocked to The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto to see actor Madhuri Dixit perform live as she launched her international tour of the United States and Canada. However, the majority of these fans apparently left the arena unhappy. Members of the audience complained on social media that Madhuri arrived 3 hours late, left early, and delivered a 'lacklustre interview' instead of performing on stage as fans had expected. This has caused a stir with a blame game going on between promoters and organisers over the delay. National promoter lauds Madhuri Dixit's professionalism Madhuri Dixit’s ongoing Canada Tour has stirred controversy after attendees criticised the event, alleging delays and confusion about its format. Initially, local organisers blamed the actress’s team for a delayed performance. However, the National Promoter, Atique Sheikh, has now issued a clarification stating that Madhuri Dixit was on time, and the issue stemmed from a local promoter’s miscommunication. At a recent press conference, Sheikh explained that the event was never meant to be a concert, but a Fan Meet & Greet featuring a fireside chat and interactive session with Madhuri. He noted that some fans were wrongly informed that it was a concert, leading to misunderstanding. “Madhuri ji has always been professional and punctual. She arrived at 9:30 PM for her scheduled performance and went on stage between 9:45 PM and 10:00 PM, as planned,” Sheikh stated. According to the organisers, Indian Idol performers Shivangi Sharma and Tanmay Chaturvedi entertained audiences from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, while Madhuri also attended a Meet and Greet session at 5:30 PM. The promoters emphasised that there was no delay or lapse from the actress or her team. They concluded that the confusion was caused solely by the incorrect information shared by local promoters, reaffirming Madhuri Dixit Nene’s reputation for punctuality and professionalism. How audiences reacted to delay at Madhur Dixit Tour Many attendees revealed that their tickets mentioned 7:30 PM as the start time, but the event began only around 10 PM. “I left at 11:05 PM as I had work the next day. I honestly don’t know if it was the organisers or her who decided she’d come at 10 PM. It just started way too late and disrespected the audience’s time," one of them commented. Another attendee asked people to take formal action: “Everyone, please report the organisers to Consumer Protection Ontario. This falls under ‘Misrepresentation.’ It’s illegal for a business to give false information about its services." Amid the criticism, some of her fans came forward to defend the actress. One fan commented, “She seems to be performing as graciously as always! It may be a production or management coordination issue," while another wrote, “Madhuri Dixit is amazing. Real fans would appreciate any glimpse of her. It’s not her fault if it was not organised correctly. To be in her presence is something else."
06 November,2025 05:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Madhya Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition to restrain the release of Haq, starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi. Directed by Suparn S Varma, the film is inspired by the landmark judgement of the Supreme Court on Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum case, in which the Supreme Court ruled in favour of providing maintenance to divorced Muslim females. The petition against Haq was filed by Shah Bano Begum's daughter, Siddiqua Begum Khan, who argued that the filmmakers could not have made such a film and depicted such events without taking consent from Shah Bano’s family or heirs. She had stated that she had inherited her late mother's reputational rights after Bano's death. Justice Pranay Verma at the Indore Bench of the High Court rejected the arguments, holding, “Privacy or reputation earned by a person during his or her lifetime extinguishes with his or her death. It cannot be inherited like a movable or immovable property." All about the case The court also accepted the filmmaker’s stance that Haq is “inspired” by the landmark case. It is fictional, and the disclaimer that states the same is also a part of the movie. “Since the disclaimer itself states that the same is dramatisation and is fictional and an adaptation of a book and is inspired by a judgment of the Apex Court, it cannot be said that the contents of the film are fabricated. Since the film is an inspiration and a fiction, some amount of leeway is certainly permissible, and merely because the same is done, it cannot be said that there has been any sensationalisation or false portrayal," the Court said. In its final verdict, the Court also noted that the film is stated to be largely inspired by publicly available court records. "Once a matter becomes a matter of public record, the right of privacy no longer subsists, and it becomes a legitimate subject for comment by the Press and Media, amongst others. The same is precisely the fact situation in the present case," it said. Additionally, the Court also accepted an argument by the filmmakers that the petitioner had an alternative approach of heading to the Central government for revoking or suspending the censor certificate granted by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), instead of coming to the Court directly. Insomnia Films (a producer) was represented by advocates HY Mehta, Chinmay Mehta, along with Chandrajit Das, briefed by Parinaam Law Associates. Junglee Pictures was represented by Senior Advocate Ajay Bagadia and Advocate Ritik Gupta, along with Advocate Jasmeet Kaur, briefed by Anand Naik & Co. All about the Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi starrer Directed by Suparn Varma, Haq stars Emraan Hashmi, Yami Gautam Dhar and it also also features Vartika Singh making her debut with the film and powerhouse performers Sheeba Chaddha, Danish Hussain, and Aseem Hattangady. It explores themes of the Uniform Civil Code, Triple Talaq, and gender equality before the law. Written by Reshu Nath, produced by Junglee Pictures, in association with Insomnia Films and Baweja Studios, HAQ is set for a worldwide release on 7th November 2025.
06 November,2025 03:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmid much anticipation, the trailer of 120 Bahadur is finally out. After keeping the audience hooked with their striking build-up, Excel Entertainment and Trigger Happy Studios released the grand trailer of 120 Bahadur, which was launched by KGF star Yash with a heartfelt note. Yash launches 120 Bahadur trailer Yash launched the trailer on his social media handles, writing, "HONOURING OUR BRAVE, A LEGENDARY TRUE STORY FROM OUR NATION'S HISTORY. 120 BAHADUR - TRAILER OUT NOW WISHING FAROUTAKHTAR RAZYLIVINGTHEBLUES RITESH SID VISHALRR AND THE TEAM GREAT SUCCESS WITH THIS IMPORTANT FILM." The makers also shared the trailer on their official page and wrote, “Based on a true story that shaped our nation’s history, 120 Bahadur - Trailer out now. 120Bahadur #EkSauBeesBahadur. Special thanks: Mr. amitabhbachchan Sir.” The trailer opens with the iconic voice of Amitabh Bachchan as his deep, resonant narration sets the tone for an epic saga of courage, sacrifice, and timeless heroism. The trailer keeps one gripped from the first frame itself with the scale and emotion, celebrating the indomitable spirit of India’s bravest soldiers. It offers a glimpse into the Battle of Rezang La, a defining moment in Indian military history, where 120 soldiers of Charlie Company stood their ground against 3000 enemy troops. Farhan Akhtar shines as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC, commanding every frame with striking poise and intensity. About 120 Bahadur The film also stars Raashii Khanna, Sparsh Walia, Vivan Bhatena, Dhanveer Singh, Digvijay Pratap, Sahib Verma, Ankit Siwach, Devendra Ahirwar, Ashutosh Shukla, Brijesh Karanwal, Atul Singh and senior officers Ajinkya Deo and Eijaz Khan. A powerful tribute to real-life heroes, 120 Bahadur is inspired by the Battle of Rezang La (1962), a defining moment in Indian military history when 120 soldiers of Charlie Company stood their ground against over 3000 Chinese troops.Entertainment 120 Bahadur tells the extraordinary story of 120 Indian soldiers from the 13 Kumaon Regiment, who fought heroically in the legendary Battle of Rezang La during the 1962 war. Farhan stars as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, PVC, leading his men through one of the most defining moments in Indian military history.Directed by Razneesh 'Razy' Ghai, and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar and Amit Chandrra, 120 Bahadur releases in cinemas on November 21, 2025. (With inputs from IANS)
06 November,2025 03:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOn November 2, numerous Bollywood fans flocked to The Theatre at Great Canadian Toronto to see actor Madhuri Dixit perform live as she launched her international tour of the United States and Canada. However, the majority of these fans apparently left the arena unhappy. Members of the audience complained on social media that Madhuri arrived 3 hours late, left early, and delivered a 'lacklustre interview' instead of performing on stage as fans had expected. Her short dancing videos went viral, but fans grumbled that the presentation was not as advertised as a 'concert'. True Sound Live Ltd. issued an official statement days later, stating, “Madhuri Dixit’s own management team misinformed her about the call time, resulting in her late arrival around 10 PM.” Madhuri has now made her first social media post since the entire disaster. Madhuri Dixit has not addressed the issue surrounding her debut Toronto show. Instead, in her message, the actor thanked fans for a wonderful first show and announced the dates of her upcoming 'meet and greet' engagements on tour. Along with a tour poster, Madhuri wrote, "Thank you, Toronto, for a lovely Meet and Greet, and I'm looking forward to meeting my fans in New Jersey on November 6th." Boston on November 7th. Chicago on November 8th. Houston on November 9th. "New York on November 15th." This post is now getting flak. According to netizens, Madhuri initially described her trip as a 'series of spectacular live shows', but it is now being pushed as a 'meet and greet'. Netizens slam Madhuri Dixit In the comment section below, one such internet user said, "Madhuri Dixit Nene, it's bad that you're suddenly claiming it's a meet and greet after your Toronto audience, including myself, spent money without the necessary information. I've been a fan since I was a youngster, but I've been thoroughly disappointed. Transparency is vital. I hope you and your team are more upfront about your other concerts," while another wrote, "The Toronto show was terrible. I see they've added "meet and greet". Another commenter stated, "But you owe Toronto an apology for fake advertising…your own post on your profile does not call it a Meet and Greet." You mention an evening of dance, music, and celebrations, while a netizen stated, "Madhuri Dixit Nene. I grew up enjoying and watching you. As of today. Toronto is quite disappointed with your performance. They were misled. False advertisement about what the concert was intended to be. What everyone expected and what really happened." A few fans came out in support of Madhuri Dixit Some fans also came out in support of the actress. One such netizen noted, "A Queen unlike any other," while another revealed, "I saw you in Atlanta last year, and you were FABULOUS!!" The next live event on the tour is today, November 6, in New Jersey.
06 November,2025 03:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran Kannada actor Harish Rai, best known for his roles in films like Om and KGF, has died after his long battle with cancer. The a tor breathed his last on Thursday, November 6. He was reportedly undergoing treatment for thyroid cancer at Kidwai Hospital in Bengaluru. The KGF actor is survived by his wife and two sons. Harish Rai dies of cancer Harish Rai is fondly remembered for his role as Don Rai in Om and Chacha in Yash-starrer KGF. According to media reports, the cancer had spread to his stomach, making his body weak and thin in his final days. The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, paid his tribute by sharing a photo of Rai on X and posting a heartfelt note. "The passing away of Harish Roy, the renowned villain actor of Kannada cinema, is an extremely sorrowful event. The film industry has become poorer with the death of Harish Roy, who was suffering from cancer. In films including Om, Hello Yama, as well as KGF and KGF 2, Harish Roy had acted wonderfully and attracted everyone's attention. I pray that his soul attains peace and that God grants strength to his family and loved ones, who are in pain from his departure, to bear the sorrow. Om Shanti," he wrote. Harish Rai was struggling financially to meet treatment costs Previously, social media influencer Gopi Gowdru had visited the actor and shared a video of him asking for financial help. In the video, Rai was seen saying that he wishes to return to acting if his health improves. He also revealed the high cost of his treatment. According to a One India report, he shared that a single injection cost Rs 3.55 lakh. Meanwhile, each cycle required three injections over 63 days, totalling Rs 10.5 lakh per cycle. Notably, some patients needed 17 to 20 injections, which took the overall treatment to around Rs 70 lakh. Rai had also spoken about KGF star Yash extending support, clarifying that he had not approached him directly. He shared, "Yash has helped me before. I cannot keep asking him every time. I haven’t informed him about my health, but I know if he comes to know, he will definitely stand by me. He is just one call away, though he is busy with his upcoming film, Toxic. I’ve told my family and sons to reach out to him if anything happens to me, because I know he won’t turn away." Harish Rai has acted in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films over his career. His best works include Om, Samara, Bangalore Underworld, Jodihakki, Raj Bahadur, Sanju Weds Geetha, Swayamvara, Nalla, and both parts of the KGF series.
06 November,2025 02:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe late hours of November 4 in the US brought the jubilant news that the supporters of leader Zohran Mamdani were hoping for. The 34-year-old became the first South Asian and Muslim mayor of New York City. For those in India too, it was a moment to cheer. What followed were powerful moments — the newly elected mayor gave a compelling speech, stating, “I am Muslim, and I refuse to apologise for it”, and rounded it off with the perfect Bollywood icing that no one saw coming. The auditorium echoed with Dhoom Machale, the title track of Dhoom (2004), as Mamdani smiled at the huge crowd. Pritam When mid-day reached out to Pritam, whose chartbuster has now found its place in global history, the elated composer said, “It’s apt that Dhoom Machale should be the highlight song when the son of Indian immigrants becomes the mayor of New York [City]. Mamdani’s win is definitely creating Dhoom! I also had the opportunity to interact with Mira Nair. My congratulations to her!” Mira Nair hugs her son Zohran Mamdani; (right) A still from ‘Dhoom Machale’ Sung by Sunidhi Chauhan, the track was a rage when the film released. But now, the song has acquired a political colour. Pritam added, “Our music and films are soft power that have spread our culture across the globe.” This is not the first time Mamdani used a Bollywood reference. In one of his videos, he recreated the Deewar (1975) scene, “Mere paas maa hai,” customising it to fit the campaign.
06 November,2025 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaNew mommy Parineeti Chopra took to her social media account to wish another new mommy, actress Athiya Shetty, on her birthday on the 5th of November. Chopra, sharing a picture of Athiya, wrote, “Happppiestt Birthday, Mamma! The sweetest, kindest girl,” with love emoticons, and tagged Athya Shetty on her social media account. For the uninitiated, both Parineeti and Athiya embraced motherhood this very year. While Athiya welcomed a baby IRL in March, Parineeti delivered a baby boy in October. While announcing the good news, Parineeti Chopra and her husband, Raghav Chadha, took to their social media account and wrote, “He's finally here! Our baby boy.” “And we literally can't remember life before! Arms full, our hearts are fuller. First, we had each other; now, we have everything.” The couple got married in September 2023, and this is their first child. Talking about Aahiya, the actress who married cricketer KL Rahul, they welcomed their first baby on the 24th of March, whom they have named Evaarah, which translates to ‘Gift of God’. The couple announced the arrival of their baby girl on March 24, 2025, with a joint post on social media. The post featured a painting of two swans, highlighting their love, and captioned it as, ‘Blessed with a baby girl.’ The couple had also given a glimpse into their maternity photoshoot in March. The couple got married in 2023 in a private ceremony at Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala. The couple had started dating in 2019 after meeting through mutual friends. Both the mommies have been sharing their new journey as another cute activity on their social media accounts. 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
06 November,2025 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Ajay Devgn is celebrating another milestone of his much-celebrated film franchise, Golmaal. Helmed by Rohit Shetty, the Golmaal films have been entertaining audiences for nearly two decades, beginning with Golmaal: Fun Unlimited in 2006. Over the years, the franchise has evolved into one of India's most successful comedy series. While fans eagerly await the next film in the franchise, Ajay Devgn marks 15 years of Golmaal 3. "itsrohitshetty when are we planning our next Goa vacation? 15YearsOfGolmaal3," he wrote in the Instagram story, teasing that the team might be finally moving on with the project in the coastal town. Earlier, in a conversation with ANI, director Rohit Shetty shared his plans to return to making light-hearted films, especially Golmaal 5. "I would like to take a break from the cop universe...I have been continuously working on cop films since 2008, but now I am really looking forward to creating comedy films...Golmaal is coming next," he revealed. The first film featured Ajay Devgn, Sharman Joshi, Arshad Warsi and Tusshar Kapoor, with their fun banter making it a popular one among audiences. The film is still regarded as one of Rohit Shetty's best works. Paresh Rawal and Rimi Sen also featured in the film. The success of Golmaal prompted Rohit to expand the franchise with the second, third and fourth parts. Actors like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kunal Kemmu, Amrita Arora, Parineeti Chopra, and Tabu have also become part of Rohit's comedy franchise over the years. With Rohit now confirming his plans for Golmaal 5, fans can't wait to see how the new chapter of the franchise unfolds. On the work front, Ajay Devgn will next be seen in Anshul Sharma's romantic comedy De De Pyaar De 2, slated for theatrical release on November 14, 2025. It also stars Meezaan, Jaaved Jaaferi, Rakul Preet Singh and R Madhavan in key roles. 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
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