Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh seems to be "trapped in a matrix" with her Gustaakh Ishq co-star Vijay Verma and ace designer Manish Malhotra. Taking to her Instagram on Sunday, the actress posted a fun picture in which the trio can be seen standing inside an elevator full of mirrors, creating a never-ending reflection. Fatima shared the photo with the caption, "Trapped in the matrix." Take a look View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fatima Sana Shaikh (@fatimasanashaikh) Meanwhile, Fatima and Vijay will be seen together in the upcoming film Gustaakh Ishq, which was earlier titled Ul Jalool Ishq. The announcement about the new title was recently made by Manish Malhotra on Instagram. Along with the update, Malhotra shared a new poster showing the lead pair embracing each other. So far, Manish has produced several films under his Stage 5 Productions banner, including Bun Tikki, Train from Chhapraula, and Ul Jalool Ishq. Directed by Vibhu Puri, who previously made Hawaizaada, the film also stars veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah and The Family Man actor Sharib Hashmi in key roles. Earlier in March, during Lakme Fashion Week, Vijay Varma, while speaking to ANI, talked about his upcoming film and shared, "I'm very excited about the upcoming Ul Jalool Ishq... it's a very exciting, very simple, lovely, beautiful, and rich love story." 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
28 April,2025 03:05 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIActress Sreeleela has become a popular face after her performance in the song Kiss Me from Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2. The actress featured in the song alongside Allu Arjun. Now, she is all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite Kartik Aaryan in Anurag Basu's musical film. Amidst this, the 23-year-old has welcomed a baby girl into her home. Sreeleela welcomes home baby girl Sreeleela is known to be very fond of babies and had adopted two differently-abled children, Guru and Shobhitha, from an orphanage in 2022. Reportedly, she adopted them before the release of her film By Two Love. Now, Sreeleela has seemingly adopted another baby girl. The actress took to her social media handle on Sunday and shared adorable pictures with the baby girl, whom she referred to as a new addition to her home. In the first picture, Sreeleela can be seen giving the little bundle of joy a kiss on the cheek. In the second picture, she can be seen cuddling and posing with the baby. Sharing the pictures, Sreeleela wrote, "Addition to the house. Invasion of the hearts". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sreeleela (@sreeleela14) Sreeleela was born on June 14, 2001, and has made a mark with her performances in Kannada and Telugu cinema. She made her debut with the movie Kiss and also completed her MBBS in 2021. Additionally, she is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. About Sreeleela's Bollywood Debut Sreeleela and Kartik Aaryan will be seen sharing the screen in director Anurag Basu's next project. This yet-to-be-titled drama will be produced by Bhushan Kumar under the T-Series banner. While the name of the film has not yet been announced, it is believed that the project could be part of the popular Aashiqui franchise (Aashiqui 3). An official confirmation is still awaited. Recently, a teaser clip was shared, showing Kartik singing "Tu Meri Zindagi" on stage, sporting a heavy beard and rugged long hair. In the video, Kartik can be seen playing a singer, reminding fans of Aashiqui 3, while Sreeleela can be seen playing the actor’s love interest. The clip ends with the release date announcement of the movie. Kartik and Sreeleela's romantic musical will hit the big screen on Diwali 2025.
28 April,2025 03:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran actor Anupam Kher is currently busy with his upcoming directorial 'Tanvi-The Great'. On Monday, the actor hosted an event to introduce the leading lady of the film, a newcomer. It is after a long time that an event was held to officially announce the lead of a film, especially a newcomer. At the event which was also graced by actress Kajol, they introduced Shubangi to the press. Kher also opened up about his decision to cast Shubhangi. Why Shubhangi? At an event held in the city, actor Anupam Kher explained that he saw great potential in Shubhangi, a student of his Actor Prepares academy. Speaking about the casting choice, Kher expressed his desire to give a fresh face a chance, emphasizing that he was determined to offer an opportunity to a newcomer. “When it came to casting Tanvi, I was determined to discover a fresh face and select a talent from my institute, Actor Prepares, in order to offer a newcomer this opportunity,” he said. Kher went on to praise Shubhangi’s exceptional talent, stating, “She has given her all to portray Tanvi — a story very close to my heart. I hope audiences embrace her with the love and encouragement she truly deserves. I cannot wait for the world to witness the magic she has brought to Tanvi The Great. I am deeply grateful to Kajol for her support and for giving Shubhangi so much love on this important occasion.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) > Shubhangi on her acting debut Reflecting on her acting debut, Shubhangi shared, “I am immensely grateful to Anupam Kher Sir and Actor Prepares for giving me this opportunity to be the face of such a special film. My joy had no limits when I got to know I will be playing the role of Tanvi. Embodying the character of Tanvi has been an overwhelming yet an enriching experience. Working alongside so many legends in the film has strengthened my foundation, and I am determined to continue working even harder.” In a grand reveal, actor and director Anupam Kher introduced Shubhangi as the leading lady of his upcoming film, with actress Kajol officially unveiling the future star of Indian cinema and extending her love and best wishes. The film, which marks Anupam Kher’s return to direction, is set to make its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival as part of the Marché du Film. “Tanvi The Great” is produced by Anupam Kher Studios in association with NFDC and will be released soon. (with inputs from IANS)
28 April,2025 03:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDays after the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, filmmaker Hansal Mehta revisited films like Omerta and Faraaz and spoke how it reflected the current times. The filmmaker said that he was questioned when he made such films. He spoke about why such stories need to be told, heard and understood. Hansal Mehta reflects on his films Mehta took to his X handle (formerly Twitter) and penned a long post on the importance of such stories that is reflective of our times. "I hate having to say this.But it needs to be said — again," he wrote. "Shahid, Omertà, and Faraaz were not just films. They were urgent conversations about the times we live in. They spoke about state-sponsored terror, about radicalisation, about young minds being systematically brainwashed into violence." "The events we depicted in Omertà and Faraaz — chillingly — find echoes today in what happened in Pahalgam. Omertà gave a raw, unsparing look into the sinister powers that enable and nurture such heinous acts. Faraaz — heartbreakingly — showed how violence targets innocence in the name of belief. Shahid was a plea for reform, for reclaiming our youth before they fall prey to hate," he wrote explaining the films briefly. I hate having to say this.But it needs to be said — again.Shahid, Omertà, and Faraaz were not just films. They were urgent conversations about the times we live in.They spoke about state-sponsored terror, about radicalisation, about young minds being systematically… pic.twitter.com/99aMdk5654 — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) April 28, 2025 Hansal was questioned for making such films The filmmaker also recalled being questioned for making the kind of films he did. "At the time, especially when Omertà and Faraaz released, I remember being targeted:“Why this story?”“Why this focus?”“Are you targeting a community?” No.These stories are about a system — a machinery of hatred and fear — that cuts across faiths and borders.A system that thrives on breeding division.A system that brainwashes the young, glorifies the bloodshed, and normalises the terror. It is easy, comfortable even, to indulge in moral grandstanding every time a difficult truth is told." He further questioned, " Is it really woke to deny the disease? To look away because confronting it is hard? I believe it is cowardice. And it is dangerous. We must stop looking away. We must look this hatred — this sickness — straight in the eye. Only then can we even begin to heal."
28 April,2025 01:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFresh allegations have emerged against filmmaker Sajid Khan, who was previously accused of inappropriate behavior during the #MeToo movement. Recently, TV actress Navina Bole accused the filmmaker of sexual harassment, claiming that he asked her to "take off her clothes." Bole is most popularly known for her role in the show Ishqbaaz. Navina Bole accuses Sajid Khan of sexual harassment Navina Bole spoke about facing casting couch experiences in the film industry during an interview with Subhajit Ghosh on his YouTube channel. She claimed that Khan invited her to his house and made inappropriate sexual demands. "There was a terrible, terrible man whom I would never want to meet again in my life called Sajid Khan. He came after so many of us after Gladrags and really pushed the envelope when it came to disrespecting women," she said. She further mentioned that she met Khan during the casting of the film Heyy Babyy, which starred Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Fardeen Khan. “I was really excited when he called me, and then he literally said, ‘Why don’t you just take off your clothes and sit in your lingerie? I need to see how comfortable you are.’ I am talking about 2004 to 2006 when I did Gladrags.” The actress also revealed that Sajid contacted her a year later while she was participating in Mrs. India. She recounted, “He had called me again and asked, ‘What do you do? You should come see me for a role.’ And I said to myself, this guy must be hitting on so many women that he doesn’t even remember he had already called me a year ago and behaved inappropriately.” Sajid Khan's past accusations Back in October 2018, during the MeToo movement, Khan was accused of sexual harassment by multiple women. Reportedly, actor Saloni Chopra accused Sajid Khan of sexual harassment during her time as his assistant on the film Housefull 2. Several other women, including Rachel White, Simran Suri, Marina Kuwar, Aahana Kumra, Dimple Paula, Sherlyn Chopra, and journalist Karishma Upadhyay, came forward with similar allegations. The accusations ranged from inappropriate comments to unsolicited advances. Following the allegations and media scrutiny, Khan stepped down as the director of Housefull 4 in 2018. The Indian Film and Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) suspended him for one year. Despite these actions, Khan’s return to the public eye — including his participation in Bigg Boss 16 — sparked controversy and reignited discussions about accountability in the entertainment industry.
28 April,2025 12:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDays after the Pahalgam terror attack that shook the entire country, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan announced that he has postponed his Bollywood Big One Tour. The star-studded tour was scheduled to take place in Manchester and London on May 4-5. However, in view of the terror attack, the actor decided to postpone the performance. Salman Khan postpones UK tour Salman took to Instagram, where he shared the poster of the tour featuring personalities such as Sara Ali Khan, Tiger Shroff, Varun Dhawan, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Kriti Sanon, Disha Patani, Sunil Grover and Maniesh Paul along with the “Dabangg star”. The poster had “postponed” written over “The Bollywood Big one” UK tour. For the caption, Salman wrote,“In light of the recent tragic events in Kashmir, and with profound sadness, we have taken the difficult decision to request the promoters to postpone The Bollywood Big One shows, originally scheduled for May 4th and 5th in Manchester and London.” He mentioned that he understands “how much our fans were looking forward to these performances, we feel it is only right to pause during this time of grief.” “We sincerely apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience this may cause and deeply appreciate your understanding and support. New dates for the shows will be announced shortly,” the caption concluded. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) Several personalities including Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal have cancelled their concert in light of the Pahalgam attack. Salman Khan reacts to Pahalgam terror attack Salman Khan has taken to his X account to express his anger over the horrific terror attack that occurred in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The actor took to his social media to pen down how Kashmir, named ‘heaven on earth,’ is turning into hell. While extending condolences, he also called out how innocent people have been targeted. Salman Khan, while expressing his grief and anger over the heinous incident, shared, "Kashmir, heaven on planet Earth, turning into hell. Innocent people are being targeted. My heart goes out to their families. Ek bhi innocent ko maarna, puri kainaat ko maarne ke barabar hai." Kashmir,heaven on planet earth turning into hell. Innocent people being targeted, my heart goes out to their families . Ek bhi innocent ko marna puri kainath ko marne ke barabar hai — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 23, 2025 On April 22, a deadly terror attack on the tourists claimed around 26 lives in the Baisaran Valley of the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir region. The terrorists reportedly segregated the tourists based on their faith and shot them dead after finding out their religion. The terrorist outfit, The Resistance Front (TRF) has claimed responsibility for the attack. TRF is an off-shoot of the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba and came into existence following the historic abrogation of Article 370 in the valley.
28 April,2025 11:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBasking in the tremendous success of "Jaat", Sunny Deol is back in shoot mode for his next, "Border 2". Sunny is filming the highly-anticipated sequel in Dehradun at the moment. The 'Gadar' actor dropped a video on his Insta stories, as he witnessed a captivating sunset amidst the beautiful landscape of Dehradun. Appreciating the beauty around him, Sunny was heard saying, "So...so...so.. beautiful". "Reached Border shooting wild weather and beautiful sunset in Dehradun," his video was captioned. Sunny is accompanied by Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh in the primary cast of "Border 2". Back in February, the makers shared a BTS picture from the sets of the film in Jhansi on social media. The picture featured the "Border 2" team including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, producers Bhushan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta, co-producer Shiv Chanana, Binoy Gandhi, and director Anurag Singh. The still showed Sunny and Varun sitting atop a tank, while the producers stood in front of it. “Action, legacy, and patriotism! #SunnyDeol on the sets of #Border2 in the rugged cantonment of Jhansi, alongside #VarunDhawan, Producer #BhushanKumar, #NidhiDutta, co-producer #ShivChanana, #BinoyGandhi, & director #AnuragSingh January 23, 2026, gear up for a saga of valor and sacrifice," the captioned read. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta, and co-produced by Shiv Chanana, and Binoy Gandhi, the film is being made under the direction of Anurag Singh. A sequel to the 1997 war drama "Border", the movie is reportedly based on India and Pakistan's Kargil War of 1999. Refreshing your memory, Pakistani troops infiltrated the Line of Control (LoC) and occupied Indian territory mostly in the Kargil district. India responded by launching a major military and diplomatic offensive to drive out the Pakistani infiltrators. The official data claims that an estimated 75%–80% of the intruded area and nearly all high ground were taken back under Indian control. Presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series & JP Dutta's J.P. Films, "Border 2" is expected to reach the theatres on January 23, 2026. 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
28 April,2025 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSWhile planning her Jaipur concert, at one point, Neha Bhasin toyed with the idea of entering the stage in a pink coffin. The act was to symbolise killing the ‘old version’ of herself. The team vetoed the idea. But to the singer and songwriter, it represented what I Believe, her concert, is all about—a new chapter in her two-decade-plus career. On April 26 evening, Bhasin took to the stage for her first solo ticketed concert. As she spoke to mid-day in the run-up to the gig, the singer began with how India’s live music scene took a beating after the pandemic. “Post-COVID, we’ve finally started seeing a surge in ticketed concerts now. Even the biggest artistes once gave in to free-pass culture. We were all stuck in the loop of corporate and wedding shows, which don’t appeal to me,” she said. I Believe was her effort to put the emphasis back on ticketed live shows. She wanted to ensure the audience got their bang for the buck. Bhasin and her team spent two months shaping the show—complete with a dance crew, custom visual production, and a stage set-up that she oversaw. “We’ve been doing 10 to 12 hours of dance rehearsals.” Performance has been a crucial part of her career from the start. In 2002, she was among the five women chosen from across the country by Channel V Popstars, a reality show that put as much emphasis on screen presence as it did on musical talent. With that, India got its first all-girl pop band Viva, and Bhasin, the jumpstart she needed in the industry. After the group disbanded in 2004, she continued her journey, lending her voice to hits like Dhunki (Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, 2011), and Jag ghoomeya (Sultan, 2016). The concert was a walk down memory lane as she belted out her playback hits, indie tracks, Punjabi folk, and Rajasthani folk, created specifically for the local audience. “Whenever I go to a city, I want to bring their folk music together with mine,” she reasoned. She had only one caveat. That she would do one medley, no more, of songs that weren’t hers. “I don’t get why so many artistes sing other people’s music at their shows,” she said, bemused. “This is my time to sing what I made with love.” India has become a hotspot for international pop stars with Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, and Green Day having performed here this year already. When told that the Indian audience, especially Gen Z, is more tuned into the international music scene than the domestic counterpart, Bhasin said, “It’s not my job to track what they’re listening to. My job is to create what I believe in. I’m hoping something from this show travels online. That’s how we get to do this again.” Neha Bhasin’s songs we swear by 1 Swag se swagat2 Jag ghoomeya 3 Madhaniyan 4 Din shagna 5 Laung gawacha
28 April,2025 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Komal RJ PanchalActor Hrithik Roshan and his girlfriend, Saba Azad, seem to be having fun in the United States, as the two joined actress and singer Sophie Choudry for a lunch outing. On Sunday, Sophie took to her Instagram to share pictures in which she can be seen posing with the two. The pictures showed the trio smiling and having a good time at a restaurant. The caption of her post read, "When the heart & stomach are full." Take a look View this post on Instagram A post shared by SOPHIE (@sophiechoudry) Recently, Hrithik and Saba also attended Nick Jonas' Broadway musical The Last Five Years in New York. The show, which officially opened on March 18, 2025, has been receiving great reviews. Hrithik and Saba were seen posing with Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra during their visit to the musical. Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor is gearing up for his highly anticipated directorial debut with Krrish 4. His father, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, made the announcement earlier in March, revealing that Hrithik would be taking on the role of director for the next installment of the iconic superhero franchise. Sharing the news on Instagram, Rakesh Roshan wrote, "Duggu, 25 years back I launched you as an actor, and today again, after 25 years, you are being launched as a director by two filmmakers, Aditya Chopra and myself, to take forward our most ambitious film, Krrish 4." As Hrithik prepares for his directorial debut, fans can also look forward to his role in War 2, part of Yash Raj Films' growing spy universe. The film, slated for release on August 14, 2025, will also feature NTR Jr. and Kiara Advani. 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
28 April,2025 08:30 AM IST | Washington | ANITammy’s on a signing spree mid-day had reported that Sidharth Malhotra and Ekta Kapoor are collaborating on a mythological thriller titled Vvan, directed by Deepak Mishra (Open to experimentation, April 16). Now, we have learnt that Tamannaah Bhatia has been cast as the female lead, marking her first collaboration with Sidharth. A source close to the project revealed that Tamannaah is “on a signing spree” and has a well-written and meaty role in Vvan. We have learnt that the film’s story is based on a part of a folklore rooted in Hindu mythology, for which both the actors will undergo diction training. The project is scheduled to go on floors in June, and release next year. Vvan will be shot on location, with a significant portion apparently set in a forest in central India. The star of the masses Rajinikanth Superstar Rajinikanth charmed his fans once again when he flew economy class on an IndiGo flight recently. A video shared on social media captured the moment as passengers cheered and took out their phones to capture a glimpse of the Thailaiva as soon as they spotted him entering the aircraft. Rajinikanth was seen graciously waving at the fans. Netizens are praising his humility, as he interacted with fellow passengers, without starry airs. This isn’t the first time Rajinikanth has surprised fans with his down-to-earth nature. In March last year, he was seen mingling with passengers on a flight from Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh. On the work front, he has Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie and Nelson Dilipkumar’s Jailer 2 in his kitty. Theatrical for a reason Taapsee Pannu and Anubhav Sinha Director Anubhav Sinha has requested the media to refer to his upcoming film as a “theatrical film” or “big screen film”. Anubhav, known for films like Mulk (2018), Article 15 (2019) and Thappad (2020), took to social media to share a behind-the-scenes picture and a note, stating, “The time has come to call them by different names... My next film should be called a ‘big screen film’ or a ‘theatrical film’.” He also clarified, “I don’t have any plans to make an OTT film, as of now. So, I couldn’t think of a name.” The yet-to-be-titled film is apparently a courtroom drama starring Taapsee Pannu in the lead, marking her third collaboration with the filmmaker. The film is said to be tackling a hard-hitting social issue. Long-pending debut Shah Rukh Khan and Sabyasachi Mukherjee Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to make his Met Gala debut on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. SRK will reportedly collaborate with renowned designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee to create his look for the evening on the lines of the theme—Superfine Tailoring Black Style. Alia Bhatt and Kiara Advani are also expected to attend the event, with SRK’s appearance poised to be one of the evening’s most talked-about moments alongside Hollywood A-listers on the glamorous red carpet. The Met Gala promises to be a night of high fashion and style, with SRK’s debut generating significant buzz. No one can replace Kiara Kiara Advani We have learnt that the calendar of Maddock Films’ Horror-Comedy Universe is facing a bit of a shake-up due to the postponement of their upcoming project, Shakti Shalini. The film is set to star Kiara Advani in the lead. However, the film now stands delayed by a year. According to reports, the delay is attributed to Kiara’s pregnancy, as she is expecting her first baby with Sidharth Malhotra. Despite speculation about recasting, the buzz is that the makers are keen on having Kiara headline the project. She is expected to return to work mid-next year.
28 April,2025 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamAjay Devgn may be currently shooting for his adventure drama Ranger in Ooty, but soon, it will be a change of location and genre for him. We’ve heard that director Indra Kumar will kick off his comic caper, Dhamaal 4’s final schedule in Mumbai from May 15. Devgn and his co-stars—Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi—will reunite to shoot an adventurous climax. Sources tell us that the sequence plays out against the backdrop of a jungle, for which a set is being constructed. “This stint largely focuses on the climax and some fight scenes, including a car chase and another combat sequence. A massive set depicting mountainous terrain and jungles is being built. In keeping with the light-hearted treatment of Dhamaal, the action sequences will have a comic touch and an aspect of physical comedy,” shares an insider. Kumar had called action on the fourth instalment in March, during which the four leads shot most of their combination scenes. Throughout April, the director filmed each actor’s individual portions. The source adds, “After Ajay shot his portions, he reported to Ranger’s set while Indra ji completed Jaaved’s solo scenes. Riteish used that window to begin filming his directorial venture, Raja Shivaji. Arshad too completed his solo portions and is currently on a short break in Goa.” On May 15, the actors will retrace their steps to the world of Dhamaal 4 for the last leg that is expected to go on till June-end.
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