Actress Preity Zinta, who is a mother to twins, spoke about the sacrifices parents make for their kids. The actress revealed that her last two weeks have been difficult as her husband Gene Goodenough was travelling for work and she was holding fort doing mama duties. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband and their twins- Jai and Gia. In her latest post, she realised the amount of time and effort that goes into looking after a kid. Preity took to Instagram, where she shared a picture of her walking with her twins. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Preity G Zinta (@realpz) The actress wrote, “Walking towards the weekend… The last two weeks have been particularly difficult as Gene was travelling for work and I was holding fort doing mama duties which include - waking up the kids, getting them ready for school, packing their lunch box, dropping and picking them up from school, dinner and finally putting them to bed.” Preity said that she “was so excited about our solo time together” She added, “cuz I want to spend as much time as I can with the kids before I’m off to another shoot. Although this time together has been so rewarding, so full of love, it’s also been very stressful. (sic).” Preity revealed that she has “hardly had a moment to myself or ended up doing any work except looking after them. This made me realise how much work and sacrifice all parents put in for their children specially single mothers and fathers !” “A big shout out to all the Single Moms & dad’s out there I just want to say - What a GREAT JOB you guys are doing ! Loads of love always #mommyandme #family #Jai #Gia #Ting.” Preity welcomed her twins, Jai and Gia, via surrogacy in 2021 with her husband Gene, whom she married in 2016 at a private ceremony in Los Angeles. Preity Zinta's work front Preity is among the most loved actresses in Bollywood. She made her acting debut in 1998 with the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Dil Se…'. Preity will next be seen in Sunny Deol-starrer 'Lahore 1947', directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, which also stars Ali Fazal. Aamir Khan will take over the charge as producer under Aamir Khan Productions for Santoshi’s directorial, a periodic film.
26 October,2024 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actor Sanjay Dutt is not just a talented actor but also a doting father who never misses an opportunity to express his undying love for his children. He is the father of twins whom he welcomed with his wife Maanayata Dutt. The kids turned a year older today and Sanjay shared a heartfelt wish for his kids. He gave some fatherly advice as well to his twins. Today, on the occasion of his twins Shahraan and Iqra’s birthday, the actor penned a heartwarming note. Taking to his Instagram, the’ Munna Bhai M.B.B.S’ actor posted two candid photos featuring him, his wife Maanayata Dutt, and their twins. Alongside the images, Sanjay wrote, “Dear Shaaru and Iqra, wishing you a happy birthday! May God bless you with success and happiness always. Study hard and focus on everything you do; be go-getters, and most importantly, always be humble. I love you both, and we are here for you. You both have a beautiful year ahead. Love you both, and God bless you always!” In the first image, the actor is seen hugging Iqra while Shahraan stands close as they all pose together. The second photo shows Sanjay, Maanayata, and their kids sitting on a scooter, smiling for the camera. Fans flocked to the comments section to shower love on the actor and his family. Sanjay Dutt and his wife Maanayata welcomed their twins, Shahraan and Iqra, on October 21, 2010. The children reside with their mother in Dubai, having relocated there before the lockdown, and they visit Mumbai occasionally. In an interview discussing their move, Sanjay Dutt stated, “They could have absolutely been here, but I see that they love it there. They like their school and their activities. My wife’s business has settled there. It just happened on its own. Maanayata was doing her own business in Dubai. It clicked, and she went, and the kids went with her.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) Maanyata Dutt wishes her twins on social media Maanayata also took to her social media handle to share a reel featuring her with her kids. Her video featured throwback pictures of when Iqra and Shahraan to pictures of teenage them. Sharing the video, she wrote, "Happiest birthday my bachchas @duttiqra @duttshahraan ♥️♥️ Believe in your self as much as I do 😇 As I know, you are stronger than you seem…Smarter than you think …. Braver than you believe….and Loved more than you know❤️❤️….. I am a proud Mumm". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maanayata Dutt (@maanayata) Sanjay Dutt's work front On the work front, Dutt was last seen in the 2023 Tamil film ‘Leo’, where he played the role of an antagonist. He is also set to appear in several upcoming films, including ‘Double Ismart’, ‘Baap’, and ‘KD – The Devil.’
21 October,2024 12:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Yami Gautam is no doubt a proud daughter and her recent social media post for her dad Mukesh Gauta is proof. Taking to her Instagram account on Thursday, Yami shared pictures with her dad and expressed her feelings for him, who won a National Award earlier this month. "Only if I could express how happy & emotional my heart felt at this moment. My father, Mr Mukesh Gautam, winning a National award, is a true testimony of the fact that you need not belong to anyone but your own conscience to stand the test of time & make it happen. My father' ethics, passion towards his work & honesty in life are his biggest assests & most important legacy for his children," read her Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yami Gautam Dhar (@yamigautam) Yami also wrote about the guidance her father has given her throughout her life. She shared memories of him teaching her how to handle tough situations, from giving instructions on "boarding her first train" to telling stories from his work life. "From being my best guiding voice - be it from giving the most clear instructions in order to board my first train alone to narrating some of his most memorable experiences during his journey of work, his disappointments, his ability to find happiness in whatever he did & just giving his best regardless of how hard the situation has been, to sharing some of the best philosophy good morning quotes on family group," it further read. "My dad never gave my recommendation to anyone, for he said very clearly that it's going to be my own journey- full of hardships just like his , but in the end , should I choose to stay resilient & work on my craft , that will yield the best fruit of my own labour. He has always stood by me, my siblings & has protected us in every way that a father can," she added. Mukesh Gautam is a well-known director in the Punjabi film industry, who is best known for movies like 'Ek Noor' and 'Akhiyaan Udeekdian'. 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
18 October,2024 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIRahul Vaidya, the renowned singer and reality show star, is currently enjoying a family vacation in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The former 'Bigg Boss' contestant has been sharing stunning glimpses from their getaway on social media. From romantic videos with his wife, Disha Parmar, to adorable photos of their baby girl, Rahul has been captivating the attention of his fans and followers. And, recently, he posted a series of photos posing with his little baby girl. On Tuesday, the singer shared a series of photos holding his baby girl in his arms, his face beaming with joy and pride. Along with the photo, he penned a brief but touching caption, “Meri Duniya.” The clicks are surely giving out major father-daughter goals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RAHUL VAIDYA (@rahulvaidyarkv) Previously, Rahul had posted a video of him grooving to his song ‘Ishq Kiya.’ Each post beautifully captures the joy of family time, showcasing not just the breathtaking landscapes of Pahalgam, but also the warmth and love that define their little family. Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on September 20, 2023. In an early interview, Rahul spoke about embracing fatherhood and revealed he went numb on holding onto his daughter for the first time. The actor-singer shared, “I was happily numb for three to four hours. Mujhe samajh hi nahi aa raha tha ho kya raha hai. I have cried five to six times since she was born. Whenever I see her, I get teary eyed. I feel so overwhelmed. It’s like you know it (delivery) will happen soon, but when it actually happens, it’s just a different feeling.” On the work front, Rahul Vaidya continues to make waves in the music industry. After gaining fame as a contestant on 'Indian Idol' and later on 'Bigg Boss 14', he has successfully carved out a niche for himself as a popular playback singer.
15 October,2024 09:16 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSSinger-songwriter Rihanna is witnessing the best days of her motherhood. The singer recently took to her Instagram, and shared a cute video of her eldest son, RZA, whom she shares with rapper A$AP Rocky. Rihanna also shares another son, Riot Rose, 13 months, with the rapper. Recently, her toddler tried, and eventually succeeded in escaping his playpen as his mother filmed him, reports ‘People’ magazine. Rihanna cheekily added the ‘Mission Impossible’ theme song to the video and captioned the post, “being a boy mom is an Olympic sport”. being a boy mom is an Olympic sport 🤦🏾♀️💙🤷🏿♀️ pic.twitter.com/C7RIQ4YXhX — Rihanna (@rihanna) September 28, 2024 As per ‘People’, RZA was dressed in white and yellow pyjamas and started to climb up the side of the playpen in the upload. At one point, he reached the top but swung his legs back around to the inside of the playpen to try a different approach. On his third attempt of trying to escape, including being gently nudged by his mom, RZA heads straight for his cup on the floor and walks back in the direction of the playpen. Several fans filled the comment section with their reactions. “I feel like he grabbed that drink + headed back to his playpen”, wrote one user. “He was like don’t worry about it. I’ll do it myself”, added another. In a September Billboard cover story, Rocky said he wants RZA and Riot to lead normal childhoods despite having famous parents. The ‘Fashion Killa’ rhymer denied claims that their kids wouldn't be able to grow up in Harlem, New York, like their dad. "Man, let me show you little RZA last night, bro. Look, this is my little man right here”, he said of a video documenting the toddler playing in SoHo. Rocky said, "They are still human. They are human beings. This is him last night. He's walking to the corner store”.
28 September,2024 10:03 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Sunny Deol enjoys spending time with his son Rajveer Deol and treated fans with a glimpse of it. On Wednesday, Sunny dropped a video on Instagram and wrote, "The day becomes more beautiful when you're spending it with your son." In the video, the 'Gadar 2' actor can be seen spending some quality time with Rajveer at some disclosed hill station. Both father-son look dapper in casual outfits. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) His brother and actor Bobby Deol reacted to the post. He dropped heart emojis in the comment section. Netizens also couldn't stop admiring the father-son bond and showered love by dropping heart emojis in the comment section. Meanwhile, on the work front, Sunny Deol recently wrapped up his shooting for the upcoming film 'Lahore 1947'. The film is directed by the renowned Rajkumar Santoshi. Leading the cast will be Sunny Deol and Preity G Zinta, who will play pivotal roles in this highly anticipated film. The film was officially announced last October, garnering attention for its star-studded cast and promising storyline. Actors Shabana Azmi and Ali Fazal will also be seen in the film. Interestingly, Sunny will also be seen sharing screen space with his son Karan Deol in 'Lahore 1947'. He also has the war film 'Border 2' in his kitty. 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 September,2024 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActress Yami Gautam has offered a heartfelt glimpse into her journey through motherhood, sharing that her recent days have been filled with vibrant burp clothes, warm sunshine, and the soothing presence of trees. Embracing the joys and challenges of this new phase in her life, Yami's reflections capture the essence of nurturing and the beauty of simple moments that define her experience as a new mother. Taking to Instagram, Yami, who has 19.7 million followers, shared a mesmerising picture of herself sitting on a chair in a breathtaking mountainous location, basking in the warm sunlight. Wrapped in a cozy shawl, she cradles colorful burp cloths, beautifully capturing the essence of motherhood amidst nature’s tranquility. The post is captioned as: "Lately life has been about colourful burp-clothes, some sunshine & trees #grateful". Yami is married to filmmaker Aditya Dhar. They had tied the nuptial knot in June, 2021. On May 20, they announced the arrival of their baby son Vedavid. Their child was born on the auspicious day of Akshay Tritya. On the work front, Yami made her television debut in 2008 with the TV show 'Chand Ke Paar Chalo'. She essayed the lead in 'Raajkumar Aaryyan'. Following this, she played the role of Leher in 'Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam', which aired on Colors. She has also participated in reality shows 'Meethi Choori No 1' and 'Kitchen Champion Season 1'. She made her film debut as the lead in the 2009 Kannada movie 'Ullasa Utsaha'. Yami's Bollywood debut came with the leading role in 2012 Shoojit Sircar's romantic comedy 'Vicky Donor'. The movie starred Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead. Yami has been a part of movies like-- 'Total Siyapaa', 'Action Jackson', 'Badlapur', 'Sanam Re', 'Junooniyat', 'Sarkar 3'. She was seen as Pallavi in the 2019 military action film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike', written and directed by her husband Aditya Dhar. The film starred Vicky Kaushal in the lead, with Paresh Rawal, Kirti Kulhari and Mohit Raina in pivotal roles. The actress was last seen in her husband's production movie 'Article 370'. The political action thriller film directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, also starred Priyamani, Skand Thakur, Ashwini Kaul, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Arun Govil, and Kiran Karmarkar. She next has 'Dhoom Dhaam' in the pipeline.
25 September,2024 10:52 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSSwara Bhasker is celebrating the first birthday of her little one, and this definitely calls for a party. Swara Bhasker's baby girl, Raabiyaa, turned a year old on September 23, and to celebrate the special day, the actress hosted a grand birthday party, making sure that all the kids had fun to the fullest. With yummy food, beautiful décor, and rides, the party was a hit, and now Swara has dropped a series of pictures from Raabiyaa's first birthday, along with a sweet note. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Swara Bhasker (@reallyswara) Swara Bhasker drops cute birthday wish as her daughter turns 1 year old While making sure that Raabiyaa's face isn’t visible or has been covered with an emoji, Swara Bhasker shared about 19-20 pictures and wrote an emotional note. She stated, "Our beating heart has turned one year old today! Happy birthday, darling Raabu. You are the answer to all my prayers, and I promise to make you feel loved and safe every day that I live. I have felt blessed every single day of this past year, and every day you are more delightful than you’ve ever been! I love you more than I will ever be able to express! Now say ‘Mumma.’" As soon as Swara dropped the pictures, fans started commenting on the post. One wrote, “Wait, what?? But she was just born, and it's already been a year? MashaAllah. Allah bless her.” “May she always be proud to have such an amazing mom. May Almighty bless her always,” wrote another. While a third one shared, “Happy birthday, sweetheart! My son also turned 1 today, sharing the same date with Raabu.” Why Swara Bhasker didn’t reveal her daughter’s face Earlier, the actress opened up about her decision to not reveal her baby’s face in public. In an interview with Hindustan Times, the actress said, “Why should I reveal my child’s face or my child in general for the cruelty of strangers to be satiated? I’m not ready for that at the moment.” Swara is not the only actress who has been adamant about keeping her little one away from the glitter and glamour of the industry. Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, and Rani Mukerji are among a few who have actively made an effort to keep their children away from the camera. Swara and politician Fahad had a court marriage on February 16 this year. They followed it up with a week-long celebration in March in Delhi at the actress' maternal grandmother’s residence.
24 September,2024 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNayanthara gave her fans a glimpse into her family moments featuring her twin sons, Uyir and Ulag. On Saturday, Nayanthara shared a series of pictures. The first picture captures the beautiful bond between mother and son on the lens. View this post on Instagram A post shared by N A Y A N T H A R A (@nayanthara) In the next photo, Nayanthara can be seen planting a kiss on her son's cheek. Nayanthara's post is full of precious moments with sons in Greece Sharing the pictures, she wrote, "My heart." As soon as the pictures were shared, fans chimed in the comment section. One of the users wrote, "Awwwww you won the heart. stay Happy and blessed always God bless you Nayan." Another user commented, "Awe." Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan married in Chennai on June 9, 2022. It was an intimate wedding with only their close friends and select guests, including Shah Rukh Khan, AR Rahman, Suriya, and Rajinikanth, in attendance. The couple welcomed their sons via surrogacy in 2022. The news was shared by Vignesh on his Instagram handle where he shared pictures of his twin newborns named Uyir and Ulagam. In the images, the duo was seen kissing the feet of their babies. He captioned the post by writing, "Nayan and Me have become Amma and Appa. We are blessed with Twin Baby Boys. All Our prayers, and our ancestors' blessings combined with all the good manifestations made, have come 2gethr in the form Of 2 blessed babies for us. Need all ur blessings for our Uyir and Ulagam. Life looks brighter and more beautiful. God is double great." Nayanthara was last seen in Malayalam cinema in the 2022 film Gold, where she starred alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran. She made her Bollywood debut in Jawan alongside Shah Rukh Khan last year and has also appeared in Tamil films such as Iraivan and Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food. 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
23 September,2024 07:21 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIToday, as the world celebrated Daughters' Day, several celebrities took time out to wish their little angels on this special occasion. From new mom Richa Chadha sharing pictures from her pregnancy photoshoot to Bipasha Basu, Shilpa Shetty, and others dropping sweet posts, here’s how Bollywood celebrated Daughter's Day 2024. Bipasha Basu took to Instagram and shared a sweet video of her little princess, Devi. While sharing the post, Bipasha Basu wrote, "Daughters Day Every Day. Devi’s Day Every Day." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bipasha Basu (@bipashabasu) New mom Richa Chadha attached a long caption along with a new set of pictures from her pregnancy photoshoot, writing, "Happy Daughter’s Day, little girl. We will see these pictures together one day, where you posed inside, and I was bursting at the seams… this one is for us, so outsiders can look but can’t speak." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Richa Chadha (@therichachadha) "Happy Daughters' Day to all these gorgeous girls... and of course, my diva, and to all those I know and those I don’t... we don’t need a day to celebrate that we are daughters, but it sure feels good... and all we need is a chance to eat cake anyways," wrote Kajol as she shared pictures with her daughter Nysa, her sister Tanuja, and her mom. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kajol Devgan (@kajol) Shilpa Shetty thanked her baby girl for being her daughter, writing, "My baby girl, Happy Daughters' Day my darling Samisha, thank you for choosing me #happydaughtersday #gratitude #blessed #family,” with the song “You are my sunshine” playing in the background. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shilpa Shetty Kundra (@theshilpashetty) It was Karan Johar's emotional yet motivating post that caught everyone’s attention. The filmmaker shared a video of both his kids cutting a cake. Karan dropped the post with the caption, "Equality… Something I believe in very strongly… and something that has been instilled in me by my progressive and liberal mother… my father too was a proud feminist… he may not have been able to fully comprehend or articulate the phenomena of empowerment, but his actions more than reiterated his core beliefs. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) At a young age, I’ve tried to bring that value system as a parent! We all wear pink! We all wear blue! We tie Rakhi to each other on the auspicious Raksha Bandhan day, and we celebrate sons and daughters every day… we try… the best any parent can do… but baby steps can make full-grown moral changes in our emotional ecosystem… Here’s to compassion and human empathy!"
22 September,2024 10:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentToday, as the world celebrated Daughters' Day, Bipasha Basu took to Instagram and shared a sweet video of her little princess, Devi. In the video, we can see Devi playing with her toy as Bipasha tries to talk to her, and we bet the little one’s mesmerising voice will leave you in awe. Basu added a sweet caption while sharing the video on her social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bipasha Basu (@bipashabasu) Fans react to Bipasha Basu’s daughter’s day post As Bipasha shared the clip of her heartwarming conversation with her baby girl, she wrote, "Daughters Day Every Day. Devi’s Day Every Day." This led to a flood of sweet reactions in the comments section. One user wrote, "Omg she is speaking such good Bong." Another commented, "Aww, her voice is as sweet as honey... Happy Daughter's Day, Devi." A third fan wrote, "Felt great.... Devi is speaking Bengali with such cleverness... And it felt very good to hear Bengali from you too... Awesome.. Dugga Dugga." Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover’s love story Bipasha and Karan's love journey began on the set of Bhushan Patel's film 'Alone' in 2015, where they first met. They later tied the knot in April 2016, after a year of dating. The couple welcomed their daughter, Devi Basu Singh Grover, on November 12, 2022. Bipasha Basu’s work front Bipasha got her breakthrough with Vikram Bhatt's 2002 supernatural horror thriller 'Raaz', starring Dino Morea. She then went on to feature in movies like 'Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai', 'Chor Machaaye Shor', 'Jism', 'Zameen', 'Aetbaar', 'No Entry', 'Omkara', 'Corporate', 'Dhoom 2', 'Race', 'Bachna Ae Haseeno', 'Raaz 3: The Third Dimension', and 'Welcome to New York', among many others. She was last seen in the crime thriller series 'Dangerous', written by Vikram Bhatt and directed by Bhushan Patel. The series also features Karan Singh Grover and is streaming on MX Player. Karan Singh Grover’s work front Karan Singh Grover has been a part of shows like 'Kitni Mast Hai Zindagi', 'Dill Mill Gayye', 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3', 'Dil Dosti Dance', 'Qubool Hai', and 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2'. He has also appeared in movies like 'Hate Story 3' and 'Bhram'. Karan was last seen in 'Fighter', directed by Siddharth Anand.
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