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She treated every song as her first

She treated every song as her first

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Legendary singer who has given joy and solace to millions of Indians across many generations, passes into the ages, aged 92... [Read More]

07 February,2022 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Javed Akhtar
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Spotted in the city: Shalini Passi, Rana Daggubati, Kiara Advani and others

Spotted in the city: Shalini Passi, Rana Daggubati, Kiara Advani and others

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]

22 November,2024 08:52 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Saif Ali Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Ananya Panday and others

Spotted in the city: Saif Ali Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Ananya Panday and others

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]

21 November,2024 08:02 PM IST
Maharashtra Elections 2024: Bollywood celebs cast their vote

Maharashtra Elections 2024: Bollywood celebs cast their vote

Scores of Bollywood celebs were some of the early birds to cast their vote as polling for the Maharashtra Assembly election began on November 20. Voting began at 7 am on Wednesday for the single-phase Maharashtra assembly elections and will conclude at 6 pm. Here are B-town celebs who arrived at their respective polling booths... [Read More]

20 November,2024 02:41 PM IST
Top cricketers who let drugs derail their careers

Top cricketers who let drugs derail their careers

The world has seen numerous sports stars caught and subsequently penalised for drug use. In this collection of images, Mid-Day spotlights top cricketers such as Shoaib Akhtar, Yusuf Pathan, and Shane Warne, who have found themselves entangled in drug-related controversies throughout their careers. (Pic: AFP)... [Read More]

19 November,2024 09:38 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Mouni Roy, Farhan Akhtar, Tejasswi Prakash & others

Spotted in the city: Mouni Roy, Farhan Akhtar, Tejasswi Prakash & others

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]

16 November,2024 08:21 PM IST
Munawar Faruqui, Zakir Khan and others at creators' fest in Mumbai

Munawar Faruqui, Zakir Khan and others at creators' fest in Mumbai

Myntra hosted the second edition of its incredible `Creator Fest` in Mumbai. Attendees at the event included some of the country`s most fashionable creators and celebrities, like Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Vedang Raina, Munawar Faruqui, Uorfi Javed, Rhea Chakraborty, and Mannara Chopra, among others.... [Read More]

16 November,2024 04:33 PM IST
Spotted in the city: Ajay Devgn, Jr NTR, Uorfi Javed and others

Spotted in the city: Ajay Devgn, Jr NTR, Uorfi Javed and others

Spotted in the city: It`s time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day... [Read More]

07 November,2024 08:18 PM IST
Inside Pics: Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi's intimate Diwali party

Inside Pics: Javed Akhtar, Shabana Azmi's intimate Diwali party

Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi hosted a Diwali party for close friends and family at their home in Mumbai. Dia Mirza, Konkona Sensharma, Richa Chaddha, Farhan Akhtar, Honey Irani, Tanvi Azmi and others were seen in attendance... [Read More]

31 October,2024 04:58 PM IST
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 Arjun Kapoor, Vedang Raina, & Bhumi Pednekar grace the Creator Fest 2024

Arjun Kapoor, Vedang Raina, & Bhumi Pednekar grace the Creator Fest 2024

Myntra hosted the second edition of its incredible `Creator Fest` in Mumbai. The event unfolded as a vibrant celebration of the country`s trailblazing fashion and beauty content creators, who are best known for their unique sense of style and appreciation of trends. Attendees at the event included some of the country`s most fashionable creators and celebrities, like Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Vedang Raina, Munawar Faruqui, Uorfi Javed, Krishna Shroff, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Rhea Chakraborty, and Mannara Chopra, among others... [Read More]

16 November,2024 04:28 PM IST
Padmini Kolhapure, Talat Aziz, Tejaswini Kolhapure on Ammi Akhtari | Exclusive

Padmini Kolhapure, Talat Aziz, Tejaswini Kolhapure on Ammi Akhtari | Exclusive

We all know about Padmini Kolhapure and her family`s rich musical legacy. The actress, who herself dabbles in music occasionally, is now bringing another legendary artist`s life to the stage. Ammi Akhtari is a play on the life of ghazal legend Begum Akhtar. Directed by Saif Hyder Hasan, the play has Padmini playing Begum Akhtar, while her sister Tejaswini Kolhapure plays her shagird. Ghazal maestro Talat Aziz will be singing Akhtar`s ghazals live on stage. The play will be staged on October 25 and 27 in Mumbai.... [Read More]

24 October,2024 10:06 AM IST
Aditi Saigal aka Dot spills on landing 'The Archies' role, playing Lollapalooza

Aditi Saigal aka Dot spills on landing 'The Archies' role, playing Lollapalooza

Aditi Saigal, known by her stage name Dot, has been sharing her musical talent on YouTube for quite some time, gaining a steady following with her singing videos. Her big break came with a debut like no other in Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies. In an exclusive interview with Mid-Day.com, she shared the exciting story of how she landed the role, her upcoming performances at Lollapalooza and Bandland in 2025, and much more. Watch the full video to dive into Aditi’s journey! ... [Read More]

22 October,2024 06:10 PM IST
Sara Tendulkar, Alanna Panday, Palak Tiwari & others at 'The Tribe' premiere

Sara Tendulkar, Alanna Panday, Palak Tiwari & others at 'The Tribe' premiere

Karan Johar`s Dharmatic Productions` new reality show `The Tribe` is about five young Indian influencers as they navigate the competitive landscape of Los Angeles and offers a unique glimpse into both the challenges and opportunities of the entertainment industry. These include Alanna Panday, Alaviaa Jaaferi, Srushti Porey, Aryaana Gandhi, Alfia Jafry, and Hardik Zaveri. Many celebrities, such as Sara Tendulkar, Palak Tiwari, Javed Jaaferi, Abhimanyu Dasaani, and others, were spotted at the show`s premiere.... [Read More]

05 October,2024 05:12 PM IST
Uorfi Javed on bond with paparazzi, getting fillers | Follow Kar Lo Yaar

Uorfi Javed on bond with paparazzi, getting fillers | Follow Kar Lo Yaar

Uorfi Javed, who is out with her unscripted show `Follow Kar Lo Yaar` gets candid with mid-day.com about her struggles in Mumbai, being the protagonist of her own reality show, her bond with the paparazzi, and more. Uorfi also speaks about getting fillers to alter her appearance. `Follow Kar Lo Yaar` explores the dramatic and exhilarating world of Uorfi as she juggles fame, family, and her relentless pursuit of success. Watch the video for more.... [Read More]

26 August,2024 09:06 PM IST
Sobhita, Riteish, and others attend Salim-Javed’s ‘Angry Young Men' screening

Sobhita, Riteish, and others attend Salim-Javed’s ‘Angry Young Men' screening

Bollywood assembled to watch Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar’s docuseries ‘Angry Young Men’. Directed by Namrata Rao, the docuseries promises an in-depth look into the legendary creative duo`s impact on the film industry. Popular lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar marked his presence with his wife and actor Shabana Azmi. Salman Khan’s father and screenwriter Salim Khan graced the premiere in a casual yet stylish avatar. Riteish Deshmukh arrived in his casual yet comfy outfit. Sobhita Dhulipala also arrived at the venue in style. She flaunted her voluminous hair in a denim jumpsuit. Watch the video for more.... [Read More]

20 August,2024 01:12 PM IST
Farhan and Zoya Akhtar share why Salim-Javed stopped working together

Farhan and Zoya Akhtar share why Salim-Javed stopped working together

Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Salman Khan recently unveiled the trailer for Angry Young Men. During the event, Zoya and Farhan delved into the reasons behind the abrupt end of the blockbuster writing duo Salim-Javed`s collaboration. They also shared their favorite film written by Salim-Javed. The pair penned 24 films together, 22 of which were major hits, including Sholay, Don, Zanjeer, Yaadon Ki Baaraat, Deewar, Haathi Mere Saathi, Seeta Aur Geeta, and Trishul. Their work was pivotal in establishing Amitabh Bachchan`s "Angry Young Man" persona in the 1970s. Echoing the title, their upcoming docu-series is named Angry Young Men. The series features interviews with stars like Salman Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan, and Amitabh Bachchan, and will be released on Amazon Prime Video on August 20.... [Read More]

14 August,2024 04:22 PM IST
Salman Khan: 'Men Today Don't Want To Be Men' | Watch | Angry Young Men

Salman Khan: 'Men Today Don't Want To Be Men' | Watch | Angry Young Men

Salman Khan stated that men today do not want to be men anymore. The Dabangg star joined the acclaimed writer duo Salim-Javed, formally known as Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar, at the launch of Angry Young Men. While discussing the writer duo’s films, Salman shared his insights about the present generation, declaring that men don’t want to be men anymore, whereas Salim and Javed were, are, and will always be men. Watch the video to know more.... [Read More]

14 August,2024 03:43 PM IST
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