Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who has a slew of titles lined up for release, loves savouring the flavours of Kochi. Her choice of treat was French toast. On Monday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of goofy pictures of herself as she treated herself with some lip-smacking food and coffee a few days ago. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rashmika Mandanna (@rashmika_mandanna) She wrote in the caption, “I was in Kochi for the last few days, and I went to this place called @frenchtoastindia and their French toast ! OMG yummmy. And, coffee as usual. Coffee was a lil too strong for me, so make sure you ask for 20ml espresso cappuccino if you can’t have strong coffee like me”. She further mentioned, “Beautiful place, good food, and sweet people. Oh oh! Btw henceforth if I find nice places i order from or go to in my travels.. I am posting about it so that if you guys are in that city, you can also try”.Recently, the actress went to the temple and wished good luck to children for their exams and those who are looking for a job. Rashmika took to Instagram stories, where she shared a picture of herself. In the image, she is flashing a big smile and has holy ash along with kumkum on her forehead. She wrote on the picture, “I just had a second to go to a temple just now and I just felt like saying - god bless you all , kids - all the best for your exams, everyone looking for a job I hope all you get what you are looking for, I hope all your days are filled with love, joy and happiness Mwah! Big love!”. Last month, she suffered a minor accident, and gorged on laddoos during her recovery.
07 October,2024 10:43 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood actress Triptii Dimri, who has won hearts with her powerful performances, is currently in Ahmedabad promoting her latest film, ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’. Stepping into the comedy genre for the first time, the actress seems to be embracing the city’s vibrant culture with open arms. Triptii Dimri enjoys Gujarati thali in Ahmedabad Triptii Dimri gave her fans a glimpse of her Ahmedabad experience through her Instagram stories, where she posted a photo of a traditional Gujarati thali, captioned, “when in Ahmedabad.” The spread, filled with local delicacies, clearly left an impression on the star, who appeared to be enjoying every bite of the city’s flavors. Beyond food, Triptii is diving deep into the city’s festive spirit. As Ahmedabad gears up for Navratri, the actress is set to attend various dandiya events, soaking in the energy of the season and connecting with fans on the ground. Her presence at these local celebrations highlights her appreciation for the city’s traditions, making her visit a special one for the people of Ahmedabad. Triptii Dimri and her star-studded line-up for 2024 Triptii awaits the release of 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video'. The comedy-drama starring Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri is set in the backdrop of an early typical 90s-style love story with a twist that promises to give cinema lovers a sure shot of fun and joyride. The film helmed by 'Janhit Mein Jaari' fame director Raaj Shaandilyaa is slated for grand release on October 11, 2024. Triptii will also be seen with Kartik Aaryan in the upcoming horror-comedy 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' which is a sequel to its previous part. The film will also feature actress Vidya Balan alongside the 'Dhak-Dhak' girl of Bollywood, Madhuri Dixit. The upcoming thriller is helmed by director Anees Bazmee. As per makers, 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' will be released theatrically on the grand occasion of Diwali on November 1, 2024. Apart from that, the 'Qala' fame actress will also feature in Siddhant Chaturvedi-starrer 'Dhadak 2' helmed by Shazia Iqbal. Triptii will also be joining forces with actor Shahid Kapoor for an untitled project which will be directed by 'Haider' fame director Vishal Bhardwaj.
05 October,2024 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentParul Gulati, the lady who dons multiple hats, recently revealed that she is not only an actress, content creator, and businesswoman but also a big-time foodie. The actress considers herself "married" to Chole Bhature because of how much she loves the dish. In an exclusive chat on 'Mid-Day.com's' 'Mumbai Meri Jaan', Parul revealed her comfort food, favourite street food in Mumbai, and much more fun stuff. It is Samosa Pav over other things for Parul Gulati When asked if she is a Vada Pav or Chai-Pakora person, she revealed that she is more inclined towards Samosa Pav—and why not? It is one of the tastiest things you can find on the streets of Mumbai. Later in the conversation, as we were enjoying a fun chat and having a good laugh, a big revelation came out. Who is Parul Gulati married to? Did you know that Parul Gulati is married? Well, well, we were unaware of such big news too! But here's the twist—she isn’t married to a human but to a dish! Parul shared, "I call Chole Bhature your jijaji because I am married to it. That’s how much I love Chole Bhature, and there is nothing better than that." When we asked her where we could meet the best "jijaji"—as she fondly refers to Chole Bhature—she revealed that Nagpal and Haldiram are the safest bets. Apart from them, she added that one can always trust the ratings on food delivery apps and experiment with some of the outlets. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Parul Gulati 🤍 (@gulati06) Parul Gulati’s favourite chaat centre The foodie in Parul couldn’t stop there, and she later told us about her favourite chaat corner. She revealed that there's a Jackky Chaat Center on Gulmohar Road, Juhu, which, according to her, serves the best pani puri, dahi puri, and bhel she has ever had. What a cheat day in Parul Gulati’s life looks like? After all this chit-chat, we couldn’t help but wonder—what does a cheat day in Parul Gulati's life look like? Get ready because there's a lot of food coming your way! A cheat day in Parul’s life starts with an omelette. For lunch, she goes for Daal Baati, followed by stuffed garlic bread. And as if that isn't enough, Parul then orders some momos and tops it all off with lots of cold drinks and ice cream. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Parul Gulati 🤍 (@gulati06) To note, Parul Gulati, who was most recently seen in the web series 'Blue Tick', is also the "Malikin" (as she likes to be addressed) of a brand called Nish Hair.
28 September,2024 10:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Shachi ChaturvediActress Janhvi Kapoor took to her social media handle and shared a delightful picture of her welcome home dinner. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Janhvi shared a snapshot of her delicious dinner delight as she came back from a schedule of her upcoming film ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’. She wrote the caption, “It's a welcome home for a quick minute”. On her tempting dinner menu, she had a delight of noodles, pasta, rice, salad, fried fish, pickles, Italian white sauce pasta and green chutney with other items. Earlier, Janhvi took to her Instagram Stories, where she reshared a group picture posted by actor Maneish Paul as they completed the film’s schedule in Udaipur, Rajasthan. In the picture the cast members were seen smiling at the camera as they posed for the selfie and captioned it: "And that’s a schedule wrap for Udaipur!!!” Re-sharing the post on her Instagram stories, Janhvi captioned the post: “Best team ever.” ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ is written and helmed by ‘Dhadak’ fame director Shashank Khaitan. The film stars Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles, the romantic comedy also features Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, Maniesh Paul, Akshay Oberoi, Manoj Joshi and Nishigandha Wad in pivotal roles. The film is slated to be released in theaters on April 18, 2025. On the other hand, Janhvi’s ‘Devara: Part 1’ has hit the theaters successfully on September 27, 2024. The film features Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Shruti Marathe, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, and Narain in crucial roles. The film is helmed by director Koratala Siva and bankrolled by Kosaraju Harikrishna and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram under the banner of Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts. Meanwhile, Janhvi’s recently released ‘Ulajh’ helmed by director Sudhanshu Saria has started streaming on the Netflix platform. The film also features, Roshan Mathew, Gulshan Devaiah, Adil Hussain, Meiyang Chan, Rajesh Tailang, Rajendra Gupta, Jitendra Joshi and Sakshi Tanwar in crucial roles. -From IANS
27 September,2024 06:43 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Bipasha Basu, best known for praiseworthy performances in ‘Raaz’ and ‘Aakrosh’ once revealed that she once became a pure vegetarian for her boyfriend. In a throwback video, Bipasha said, “So I came back from school and I told my mom, I have fallen in love and my mom was standing there, sitting on the bed and fainting and I told my mom, you won't say anything, I want two salwar kurtas.” The ‘Dhoom 2’ actress continued, “Because I wore shorts before that I said, give me two salwar kurtas because he is a Marwari and his family wants me to wear a salwar kurta and from today I am a vegetarian and before that, I was a hardcore non-vegetarian girl.” Suddenly I said, from now on I will become a vegetarian and wear a salwar kurta and I will only marry him. So my poor mother had no choice. But she gave me a salwar kurta. So see, I am a very loving girl. So when I fall in love, I fall in love fully. But that didn't last long because I came to Bombay after that.” She concluded. On the personal front, Bipasha Basu was in a relationship with actor Dino Morea from 1996 to 2002. During the filming of 'Jism' in 2002, Bipasha came back into a dating phase with her co-star John Abraham, and they maintained it from 2002 to 2011. Later, the 'No-Entry' fame actress dated actor Harman Baweja, but they broke up in 2014. After a while, Bipasha Basu met her 'Alon' co-star actor Karan Singh Grover on the set and they fell in love. The couple tied the sacred knot on April 30, 2016 and on November 12, 2022 the duo became the parents of their adorable daughter, Devi Basu Singh Grover. In 2015, Bipasha, actress Malaika Arora, and Hrithik Roshan’s ex-wife Sussanne Khan launched their shopping portal 'The Label Life'. In 2020, she made her OTT debut with the crime thriller series 'Dangerous' opposite her husband Karan Singh Grover.
26 September,2024 11:01 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Zareen Khan took a trip down memory lane by sharing a delightful throwback video from her visit to the picturesque landscapes of Kashmir. In the clip, she can be seen savoring the traditional delicacies of 'sarson da saag' and 'makkai di roti' at the beautiful Doodhpathri. Taking to Instagram, Zareen, who has 15.8 million followers, shared a vibrant Reel video capturing a serene moment in a park. Sitting on a carpet and basking in the sunlight, she looks effortlessly stylish in a yellow sweatshirt paired with blue denim, her hair flowing freely and accessorised with sunglasses. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zareen Khan 🦄🌈✨👼🏻 (@zareenkhan) In the video, Zareen enjoys a delicious meal of sarson da saag and makkai di roti from a charming roadside dhaba at the beautiful Doodhpathri. She reflects on her childhood memories, saying, "Just enjoying a meal of my fav Sarson da Saag & Makkai di Roti at this roadside dhaaba at the beautiful DoodhPatri reminiscing childhood days where our Khandaan used to go for picnics. Special thanks to @wadiye_sitara & @bhat_subeena for getting this trip planned for me." Her post is filled with nostalgia and gratitude, tagged with #ThrowBack, #Nostalgia, and #TravelGram. Zareen made her Bollywood debut in 2010 in the epic action film 'Veer' starring Salman Khan. She then appeared in the item number 'Character Dheela' in the film 'Ready' in 2011. The 37-year-old actress has worked in several Hindi films, such as 'Housefull 2', 'Hate Story 3', 'Wajah Tum Ho', 'Aksar 2', and '1921'. The actress was last seen in the film 'Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele', directed by Harish Vyas, which explores the friendship between a gay man and a lesbian woman on a road trip. The film also stars Anshuman Jha, Ravi Khanvilkar, Gurfateh Pirzada and Nitin Sharma in supporting roles. She has also appeared in music videos like-- 'Pyaar Manga Hai', 'Chann Chann', and 'Eid Ho Jayegi'.
26 September,2024 10:47 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSRenowned actress Sangeeta Bijlani has shared a peek of her healthy dinner delight, which includes lots of nutrition to keep your diet balanced. Taking to Instagram Stories, Sangeeta, who has 5.4 million followers shared a picture that shows a plate full of nutritious fruits all around. In the picture, a banana was kept beside a plate that includes, avocado, slices of watermelon, cucumbers, sweet raspberries and lots of blueberries on her dinner table with a cup filled with another nutritious delight. She captioned the picture, “My Dinner” (with plate and fork emoji). On the work front, Sangeeta had won the title of 'Femina Miss India' in 1980. She also represented India at the Miss Universe pageant in Seoul, South Korea, where she won the Best National Costume award designed by her mother Poonam Bijlani. Bijlani began modeling at the age of 16. She went on to do many commercials including ads for Nirma and Pond's soap. Sangeeta received her popular name 'Bijli' from her modeling days. She made her Bollywood debut in 1988 with 'Qatil', opposite Aditya Pancholi. The thriller film directed by Ashok Gaikwad and produced by Shama Akhtar and Nasim Hijazi, also featured Shakti Kapoor, Kiran Kumar, Amjad Khan, Raza Murad, Vikram Gokhale and Anjana Mumtaz. Sangeeta then went on to act in movies like 'Hathyar', 'Tridev', 'Gunahon Ka Devta', 'Hatim Tai', 'Paap Ki Kamaee', 'Jurm', 'Yodha', 'Numbri Aadmi', 'Inspector Dhanush', 'Khoon Ka Karz', 'Gunehgar Kaun', 'Shiv Ram', 'Tahqiqaat', and 'Nirbhay'. On the personal front, Sangeeta was in a romantic relationship with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. They had started dating each other in 1986, however, their relationship later ended. She married Indian cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin on November 14, 1996, in Mumbai. The marriage ended in a divorce in 2010. The 2016 movie 'Azhar', helmed by Tony D'Souza, was based on her life and depicted her relationship with her ex-husband Azharuddin. Bijlani's character was played by Nargis Fakhri in the film. It featured Emraan Hashmi in the titular role. 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
25 September,2024 10:35 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Parineeti Chopra has shared a fiery food adventure on how she bravely tackled the challenge of eating one of the hottest chilies in Budapest, that she humorously described as nearly "killing" her. Taking to Instagram, Parineeti, who has an impressive 44.1 million followers, shared a candid Reel video recounting her spicy culinary adventures. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @parineetichopra In the clip, she humorously reflects, “But the hottest chilli I have ever eaten in my life, twice it happened—once was in Budapest and once was in Australia. I just took a big spoon, but that was the only chilli in the world that has killed me.” The post is captioned as: “Episode: All things food”. On the work front, Parineeti had joined Yash Raj Films (YRF) as a public relations consultant. She then made her acting debut in 2011 YRF's romantic comedy 'Ladies vs Ricky Bahl' starring Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma. She has then been a part of movies like 'Shuddh Desi Romance', 'Hasee Toh Phasee', 'Jabariya Jodi', 'The Girl on the Train', 'Golmaal Again', 'Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar' and 'Mission Raniganj'. Parineeti last featured as Amarjot Kaur in the biographical musical drama 'Amar Singh Chamkila'. Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the film stars Diljit Dosanjh in the titular role. It charts the untold true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, the highest record-selling artist of his time, Amar Singh Chamkila. The film is streaming on Netflix. On the personal front, Parineeti tied the knot with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha on September 24, 2023 in a private luxury hotel in Udaipur. 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
22 September,2024 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Rakul Preet Singh, who is currently filming her upcoming project, ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ in Punjab, shared a glimpse of her wholesome lunch, featuring a nutritious spread of karela, jowar roti, and tofu. Rakul, who has 23.7 million followers on Instagram, recently gave fans a peek into her healthy lunch via her Stories. Sharing a vibrant photo of her meal, which included a generous serving of jowar roti, karela, and tofu, she playfully captioned it, “Lunch… Who loves Karela… I do.” ‘De De Pyaar De 2’ is the upcoming sequel of the 2019 romantic comedy, which was written by Luv Ranjan and directed by Akiv Ali. Alongside Rakul, the film featured Ajay Devgn and Tabu in the lead roles. The sequel will feature Ajay and R Madhavan. It is scheduled to release in theatres on May 1, 2025. Meanwhile, on the personal front, Rakul is married to filmmaker Jackky Bhagnani. They had tied the knot on February 21, 2024 in Goa. On the professional front, Rakul made her acting debut in 2009 with the Kannada film, 'Gilli', which was a remake of Selvaraghavan's '7G Rainbow Colony'. She then went on to feature in Telugu movies like 'Keratam', 'Venkatadri Express', 'Rough', 'Loukyam', 'Current Theega', 'Bruce Lee', 'Nannaku Prematho', 'Dhruva' and 'Jaya Janaki Nayaka' among others. Rakul also did Tamil films like 'Thadaiyara Thaakka', 'Puthagam', 'Yennamo Yedho', 'Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru', and 'Boo'. The Hindi films which starred Rakul are-- 'Yaariyan', 'Aiyaary', 'De De Pyaar De', 'Sardar Ka Grandson', 'Runway 34', 'Cuttputlli', 'Doctor G', 'Thank God', and 'Chhatriwali'. She last featured in Tamil vigilante action film 'Indian 2', directed by S Shankar, and is jointly produced by Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies. The movie is sequel to the 1996 film 'Indian', and Kamal Haasan reprises his role as Senapathy. Apart from Rakul, it also features Siddharth, SJ Suryah, Bobby Simha, Vivek, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Gulshan Grover, Samuthirakani and Nedumudi Venu in the pivotal roles. She also has 'Meri Patni Ka Remake' in the kitty.
21 September,2024 02:19 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Neha Sharma, known for her electrifying performances on screen and impeccable fashion sense is set to embark on a new venture. Embracing her passion for food and hospitality, Neha is proud to announce the launch of her restaurant ‘Call Me Ten’, a progressive Izakaya Japanese restaurant and Omakase bar. With ‘Call Me Ten’, Sharma seamlessly transitions from the entertainment world to the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship. Co-founder Neha Sharma shares, “I've always been passionate about food, and opening 'Call Me Ten' has been a dream come true. This is a labour of love, a space where people can come together to enjoy delicious food, great company, and authentic Japanese hospitality. I can't wait to share this experience with everyone.” Co-Founders Karann R Chawla, Angadh Singh & Akshay Shokeen shared their insights into the concept and vision, "Call Me Ten represents the culmination of our journey in the hospitality industry, driven by a vision to redefine modern Japanese dining in Delhi. We saw a gap in the city's culinary landscape for a truly progressive Japanese experience—one that goes beyond the conventional.” The restaurant is a perfect destination to relish delightful Japanese cuisine. Call Me Ten will officially open its doors on 22nd September in Delhi’s Vasant Vihar. Neha Sharma's love for food through her Instagram feed Neha loves a good meal and her Instagram feed is proof of the same. The actress often shares pictures of her culinary delight that she relishes during her extensive travels. Take a look at some of her posts: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neha Sharma 💫 (@nehasharmaofficial) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neha Sharma 💫 (@nehasharmaofficial) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neha Sharma 💫 (@nehasharmaofficial) Neha Sharma's journey in Bollywood On the work front, Neha made her acting debut in 2007 with the Telugu film 'Chirutha'. The action film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh, starred debutant Ram Charan, alongside Prakash Raj and Ashish Vidyarthi. Neha's Hindi film debut came in 2010 with 'Crook'. The action thriller film directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Mukesh Bhatt, starred Emraan Hashmi, Shella Alan and Arjan Bajwa in the lead roles. She has been a part of movies like ‘Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum’, 'Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story', ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana 2’, ‘Youngistaan’, ‘Tum Bin 2’, ‘Tanhaji’, 'Mubarakan', 'Aafat-E-Ishq', and ‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’. Neha was also seen as advocate Niharika Singh in the third season of the legal thriller series ‘Illegal’. The diva starred in crime thriller web show ‘36 Days’ created for SonyLIV by Vishal Furia and produced by Applause Entertainment and BBC Studios. It also stars Purab Kohli, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Sharib Hashmi, Amruta Khanvilkar, Shruti Seth and Sushant Divgikar in the pivotal roles. Neha has also been a part of other music videos like ‘Dheeme Dheeme’, ‘Galib’, ‘Lambo Car’, ‘Thoda Thoda Pyaar’, and ‘Pehli Pehli Baarish’. She was last seen in a cameo role in the movie 'Bad Newz'.
20 September,2024 02:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Agastya Nanda has made a strategic investment in Project Hum, a popular farm-to-table fast-casual restaurant in Mumbai. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both Nanda and Project Hum, as they join forces to promote healthy, sustainable dining. Agastya Nanda supports local farmers With a passion for wellness and conscious living, Agastya expresses his excitement, “I’m incredibly excited to join the Project Hum family. Their commitment to providing fresh, nutritious food and supporting local farmers aligns perfectly with my values. I believe that this partnership will help to elevate Project Hum as a go-to destination for health-conscious individuals in Mumbai.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Agastya Nanda (@agastyanandaaa) Agastya Nanda collaborates for sustainable and nutritious food Raghav Simha, co-founder of IXU Hospitality, shared his enthusiasm: “At Project Hum, we are committed to fostering healthier lifestyle choices. Over the past 24 months, our restaurant has gained significant traction, affirming our position in the healthy food market. With Agastya's collaboration, we aim to elevate Project Hum as a comprehensive destination for sustainable and nutritious food. This partnership aligns with our vision for growth and innovation.” Looking ahead, Project Hum plans to invest in a central kitchen, a bakery, and a new outlet. The upcoming year will see a sharper focus on enhancing online delivery, daily meal plans, and expanding their range of healthy retail products. New offerings will include all-day breakfast options, millet-based desserts, lifestyle merchandise, and a variety of scratch-made dips and sauces. Agastya Nanda’s work front Meanwhile, on the work front, Agastya made his acting debut with Zoya Akhtar's directorial film 'The Archies' which also starred Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan, and Boney Kapoor's daughter Khushi Kapoor. 'The Archies' follows the lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel, and Dilton and takes audiences to the fictional hilly town of Riverdale. The film explores friendship, freedom, love, heartbreak, and rebellion. He is all set to come up with the film 'Ikkis' also starring legendary actor Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat. ‘Ikkis’ is touted to be a war drama based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. He was awarded Param Vir Chakra posthumously and lived an exemplary life. Helmed by Sriram Raghavan, the film will release on January 10, 2025. It is being made under Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films.
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