Actor Vishal, who is making news for his upcoming film Madha Gaja Raja, recently attended the pre-release event of his long-delayed movie. Directed by Sundar C, Madha Gaja Raja was completed about 12 years ago, but it hasn't been able to see daylight until now. After 12 years of long wait, the film is all set to release on the big screen on January 12, 2025. The movie, which faced a major delay, is now releasing during the Pongal festival. Vishal was struggling with fever As Vishal attended the event for his Madha Gaja Raja film, he was not seen in good health. Reportedly, Vishal had a high fever during his visit to the grand event. His high fever raised quite a concern among fans, as during the event, Vishal appeared visibly unwell. He even needed assistance while walking, and a few videos of his shaky hands during his speech have sparked concern among fans on social media. Actor #Vishal 🥹❤️Though he is suffering from high fever, he came to promote his film #MadhaGajaRaja ...Dedication 💪 ❤️pic.twitter.com/qb1o3vHvuh — Movies4u Official (@Movies4u_Officl) January 5, 2025 Fans concerned for Rajat’s health Fans of the actor have taken to social media and raised concerns for the actor's health. "Though he is suffering from high fever, he came to promote his film #MadhaGajaRaja. Dedication," wrote a user on X (formerly Twitter). Another commented, "What happened to Vishal? His hands were shaking, and he couldn't even hold the mic. Get well soon, na." Another fan, while reacting to the video, shared, "Viral hit song for #MadhaGajaRaja but Vishal. High virus 🦠 fever 🥵 get well soon actor Vishal..." "There is a somersault action sequence in #MadhaGajaRaja. It got wrongly landed and hit my back head. I thought my career was over. The doctor said I survived because I’m doing workouts. Even after that incident, I completed the stunt sequence," Vishal shared at the pre-release event. More about Madha Gaja Raja The film Madha Gaja Raja has an ensemble cast that includes Anjali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sathish, Sonu Sood, and the late Manobala. It was originally launched in 2012. During the event, director Sundar C expressed his excitement about the film's release. "Tiruppur Subramaniam sir recently watched Madha Gaja Raja and told me, 'The film still looks good after so many years.' I don't want to overhype it because the audience might troll me later, but I'm happy the movie is releasing for Pongal," he said with a laugh.
06 January,2025 01:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Helen Mirren has shared the secret behind her keeping on top of her appearance at 79. The actress, who later this year will celebrate her 80th birthday, has followed her strict exercise routine since the 1960s and she has no intentions of slowing down. However, her routine is based on a Canadian military workout and it includes toe-touching, knee-raising, jumping, leg lifting and push ups, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’. But Dame Helen, who remains in incredible shape and is often praised for her looks admits that while gym membership prices are on the rise, her workout can be done anywhere. The workout conceived in the 1950s by Doctor Bill Orban to spike the fitness of Canadian air force newbies has been endorsed by the Oscar-winning actress Helen who swears you can execute it anywhere with hardly any gear. As per ‘Mirror.co.uk’, Helen previously revealed, "I'm a big believer in the Canadian Air Force women's exercise regime, which is 12 minutes. It is an exercise regime that starts from very low and easy, then if you follow it through, it can become quite difficult”. She earlier told ‘Vogue’, "I've never gotten past the second level, but it's a nice little exercise programme. Nothing extreme, but you need to do it every day. It's all to do with taking control of yourself”. The 10-step routine includes 30 seconds of toe touching, knee raises, lateral bending, and arm circling each, two minutes of sit-ups, one minute of chest and leg raises, one minute of side leg-raises, two minutes of push-ups from a kneeling position, one minute of leg lifts and three minutes of running and hopping. Despite adhering to this strict military-style regimen, Dame Helen admitted in 2021 that she does occasionally give in to her craving for fish and chips, saying, "I'm the first one at the fish and chips”. She also believes in working from the "inside out", suggesting that our diet can affect our mental wellbeing, "But what you're putting inside your body does influence how you feel about yourself, so start there”. 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
03 January,2025 08:08 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSSharvari has had a great year as an actress. She started with the horror comedy Munjya, followed by the dramas Veda and Maharaj. She is gearing up for her next film, Alpha, directed by Shiv Rawail of The Railway Men fame, which is set to hit theatres on December 25, 2025. The film also stars Alia Bhatt. Sharvari began her career as an assistant director for Luv Ranjan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali in 2015, before making her acting debut with Kabir Khan's war drama series The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye. She ventured into films with the comedy Bunty Aur Babli 2. The actress lets us in on her hair care secrets: How difficult is it to keep your hair healthy given your hectic schedules? As an actor, we're exposed to so much heat and so much styling. So I think that for me, the most important thing is quality over quantity. I truly believe that instead of lathering your hair with lots of things, the product needs to be a quality product, a trusted product and a transparent brand like for me it is Godrej Professional. And I think that that's actually the best hair care secret. Any gharelu nuskhe you have to maintain hair health? I saw this trend of like rice water on the hair, and I think that I've tried that before. I think it works wonderfully. What's your go-to product for hair care? I really like a deep conditioning mask like the Godrej Professional Probio Honey Moisture Mask because I feel like I have a ritual every Sunday and I always just deep condition my hair because I think that every hair needs like a like a good loving day. What's your favourite hair style? My favourite hairstyle is like a half top pony. Any special diet that you follow to boost hair growth? I have this green juice every day in the morning, I find everything green in my house. Whatever is available that morning, which is like spinach or Tulsi, Amla, you know, anything that I feel is healthy for the skin and the hair. And then I just like, blend it and drink it. How fitness conscious are you? I'm very fitness conscious. Doing an action role - does that take a toll on your hair? No, I I don't think it takes a toll on my hair. I feel that because I maintain a healthy routine and I make sure that I take care of my hair, touchwood I've maintained them well.
27 December,2024 07:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Bohni BandyopadhyayActress Urmila Matondkar says it’s time to destress and declutter since it is December. Urmila took to Instagram, where she shared a picture of herself meditating in a park. She said that the best way to celebrate New Year is to bring in inner peace. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Urmila Matondkar (@urmilamatondkarofficial) She wrote as the caption: “Good morning beautiful people… Since it’s De-cember..time to Destress, Declutter. What better way to get ready for a new year than to bring in inner peace n connect with your body n soul on a deeper level.” “Feel Gratitude n Goodness that surround us. Feel Grateful, Empathetic, Kind n Positive at all times (sic).” Urmila made her debut as a child in the 1977 film Karm. She gained recognition with Masoom in 1983. Her first lead role came with the Malayalam film Chanakyan (1989), and her subsequent lead role in Hindi cinema with Narsimha in 1991. She gained major stardom with Ram Gopal Verma's romantic drama 1995 blockbuster Rangeela. She was then seen in films such as 'Judaai', 'Satya', 'Khoobsurat', 'Jungle', 'Thacholi Varghese Chekavar', 'Antham', 'Gaayam', 'Indian', 'Kaun', 'Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya', 'Bhoot', 'Ek Hasina Thi', 'Pinjar' and 'Bas Ek Pal'. She featured as a talent judge for various dance reality shows, including Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (2007) and DID Super Moms (2022). Urmila was last seen on screen in the 2014 Marathi film titled 'Ajoba' directed by Sujay Dahake. Allegedly based on true events, it tells the story of a leopard’s remarkable 29 days journey from Malshej Ghat to Mumbai. 'Ajoba' was rescued from a well and a tracking device was fixed on his neck, before being released back into the wild. He made his way to Mumbai over the Sahyadris, a distance of 120 kilometres (75 mi). 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
20 December,2024 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSSonnalli Seygall, known for her commitment to fitness and wellness, recently embraced motherhood with the birth of her baby girl. While navigating the joys of parenting, she’s also prioritizing a balanced approach to her physical and mental health recovery. Postpartum fitness is not about rushing back to the gym; it’s about rebuilding strength, honoring the body’s recovery, and ensuring overall well-being. Here are 5 insights inspired by Sonnalli’s journey: Take it Slow: Postpartum recovery is unique for every mother. Starting with light activities like stretching, yoga, or gentle walking can help ease the body into movement. Nutrition is Key: A balanced diet rich in proteins, healthy fats, and iron supports energy levels and healing. Staying hydrated is equally important. Core Strength First: Focus on exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor and core muscles, as they play a crucial role in overall fitness and recovery. Time Management: With a newborn, time is precious. Sonnalli suggests setting aside just 15-20 minutes daily for focused exercises or mindful breathing. Fitness isn’t just physical: Meditation and self-care routines can help cope with postpartum challenges and nurture mental well-being. In Sonnalli’s words, “Motherhood is a new beginning, and fitness is about embracing the journey, not chasing a timeline.” About Sonnali Seygall’s baby girl Sonnalli Seygal, known for films such as Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, and Jai Mummy Di, welcomed her first bundle of joy—a baby girl—with her restaurateur-husband Ashesh Sajnani on November 27. The actress has named their baby girl Shukar. Reportedly, Sonnalli delivered her baby on the evening of November 27 at Surya Hospital in Santacruz. She had a normal delivery. About Sonnali Seygall and Ashesh Sonnalli and Ashesh got married in June last year, and in August this year, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child together. Sonnalli represented India at Miss International 2006 and was in the Top 12. Her debut film was 2011's Pyaar Ka Punchnama starring Kartik Aaryan and was directed by Luv Ranjan. The actress was last seen on screen in Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai, a comedy-drama film directed by Raj Trivedi. The film also stars Paresh Rawal, Amit Sial, Faisal Malik, Sonali Kulkarni, and Jatin Sarin.
18 December,2024 10:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSuhana Khan, Bollywood actress and daughter of superstar Shah Rukh Khan has finally revealed the secret to her perfect svelte figure, which includes a combination of pull-ups and deadlifts. The actress who often posts stunning pictures of herself has given her followers a glimpse into her workout routine that goes into maintaining her fit body. This is the first time that the young actress has shared a video capturing her workout routine. Suhana took to Instagram, where she shared a video of her working out in the gym under the guidance of a professional trainer. In the clip, the actress, who made her debut with Zoya Akhtar’s 'The Archies', is seen doing several traditional resistance training exercises including pull-ups, hip thrusts, push-ups and deadlifts under the supervision of a personal trainer. For the caption, she just chose a heart, powerlift, and a bow emoji. A user was seen asking about how she managed to do the pull-ups, to which she replied, “Was a struggle.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suhana Khan (@suhanakhan2) Shah Rukh and his wife Gauri Khan got married in 1991 in a traditional Nikah and Hindu wedding ceremony shortly after. The two welcomed their son Aryan in 1997. Three years later they had their daughter Suhana, who was born in 2000. The power couple welcomed their son AbRam via surrogacy in 2013. Suhana Khan's Bollywood career so far The anticipation around Suhana Khan's acting projects and debut has always been high. The junior SRK made her grand acting debut last year with Zoya Akhtar's 'The Archies' where she played the role of Veronica. The film was released on Netflix. Talking about upcoming work, Suhana will soon be seen working with her father in the upcoming film “King”, which is directed by Sujoy Ghosh and produced by Siddharth Anand. The movie is expected to go on floors later this year and might hit screens in 2025. The film will also feature actor Abhishek Bachchan, who will be seen playing the antagonist. The story focuses on two individuals who come together under difficult circumstances. “With shades of grey, Shah Rukh plays a don and a mentor to Suhana’s character. He helps her navigate her way through the crime-infested world while testing her survival skills against their common enemy, played by Abhishek Bachchan,” a source informed mid-day earlier this month.
15 October,2024 05:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmitabh Bachchan is one of the most loved actors in the industry to this day. At the age of 81, he still manages to stay fit and continues to work. His fitness and commitment to a proper routine have helped him beat illness many times, including tuberculosis. But what is his routine? What keeps Amitabh Bachchan fit and healthy at this age? Well, we have the answers to all your questions. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vrindda Bhatt (@vrindaofficial) Amitabh Bachchan's Diet Plan Earlier, Big B took to his blog to give a sneak peek into his routine after he wakes up. The actor shared that the first thing he eats after waking up is a few tulsi leaves. He also sometimes has a protein shake, dates, almonds, and coconut water. There are days when he consumes gooseberry juice and dates for breakfast. The actor, who once used to be a non-vegetarian, has now turned vegetarian and has given up sweets and rice to stay fit. "In my youth, I would eat, but now I have left eating non-veg dishes, sweet items, rice, and won't speak any further," Big B once revealed. Avoiding sweets is a direct way of saying bye-bye to the chances of obesity. Furthermore, to ensure his body gets all the required nutrition, Big B eats a proper meal that includes dal, sabzi, and chapati. To stay hydrated, the Shahenshah of Bollywood keeps a check on his water intake. Though he monitors his daily meals, Big B still can't resist chaat. He has been very vocal about his undying love for chaat, and during one of the episodes of 'KBC', the 'Sholay' star revealed how he would visit the Delhi markets and relish different kinds of chaat. Amitabh Bachchan's Workout Routine Big B's workout routine includes mandatory time for yoga, especially pranayama. Even with his hectic schedule, Bachchan makes sure to take time for himself and practice yoga. Apart from yoga, his daily routine encompasses a variety of exercises, including light strength and weight training, jogging, and walking. Big B's dedication to keeping his body healthy is a reminder for all of us to stop making excuses and start looking after our physical as well as mental health.
24 September,2024 02:57 PM IST | MumbaiKriti Kharbanda is one of the most charismatic stars in Indian cinema. The actress with magnificent screen presence and, range of acting prowess has already proved her caliber. Besides this, Kriti is also known for serving her followers with her fashionable looks, insights into her daily life, and also with valuable thoughts. Kriti Kharbanda goes on a digital detox This morning, Kriti Kharbanda, took to social media and shared a beautiful note in which she highlighted her memories from the last week's happenings. Sharing the note. Kriti writes, "To the week that was. A much-needed digital detox. Some amazing food with no diet restrictions. Super awesome family time- the one where u sleep on gadda's and fight for space, all that while holding each other tight. Some amazing 1 on 1 time with members of the fam every time we found a quiet corner.” Kriti Kharbanda shares quality time with her loved ones Showing my husband where I grew up in more detail. Family dinners and mama's in the kitchen serving us the most amazing food. Revisited some of the places I frequented as a child, they may have been worn out, but didn't lose their charm. A slashed tyre and midnight arguments about whose method is most effective. Teary goodbyes and tight hugs! I wish I could go back and relive every moment, but for now, this will do. The fuel to my fire. And now, back to reality. Just as beautiful." In today’s fast-paced digital age, the concept of a digital detox has become increasingly important. With the constant influx of notifications, emails, and social media updates, it can be challenging to disconnect and take a break from the digital world. However, as Kriti’s note beautifully illustrates, taking time away from screens can lead to meaningful experiences and deeper connections with loved ones. Despite the difficulty in stepping away from our devices, the benefits of a digital detox are undeniable, offering a chance to reconnect with ourselves and the world around us. Meanwhile, on the work front, Kriti Kharbanda will next be in ‘Risky Romeo’ opposite Sunny Singh and also in an untitled film alongside Rana Daggubati.
23 September,2024 10:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDeepika Padukone is currently on cloud nine as she enjoys her motherhood phase. But do you know what Deepika's routine looked like during the nine months she was carrying her little princess in her womb? Deepika Padukone's fitness trainer has shared a sneak peek into how Deepika managed to keep herself fit during these nine months. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ANSHUKA YOGA (@anshukayoga) Renowned celebrity yoga expert, Anushka Yoga, also trained new mom Deepika Padukone during her special phase of pregnancy. Today, Anushka took to her Instagram and shared two pictures with Deepika, revealing that Padukone had been practising prenatal yoga to stay fit. While sharing the pics featuring Deepika, Anushka wrote: "A beautiful 9 months of prenatal yoga with @deepikapadukone, and this journey with you has been nothing short of beautiful. Guiding you through every breath, stretch, and asana as you prepared for this special chapter has been an incredible honor. Your commitment, positivity, and trust in the process have truly shone through, and I’m so proud to have been a part of this journey, DP. Today, my heart is full as I celebrate you and your beautiful, healthy, happy baby. Here’s to new beginnings, endless love, and the magic of motherhood! Blessed to be a part of this transformative experience." In one pic, Deepika and Anushka are seen posing for a close-up selfie, while in another, the yoga trainer is happily pointing at the *Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani* actress' baby bump. In the pic, the new mom can be seen exuding her pregnancy glow in black athleisure while flaunting her baby bump. About Deepika Padukone & Ranveer Singh's Baby Girl Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed a baby girl on 8th September at Mumbai's HN Reliance hospital. Padukone was admitted to the hospital on September 7th. Though her due date was the 28th, she welcomed her little princess on the 8th. Ranveer Singh Takes New Mom Deepika Padukone & Their Baby Girl Home Deepika Padukone has been discharged from the hospital exactly a week after giving birth to her and Ranveer Singh’s first child. On Sunday morning, amid heavy rainfall in the city, the new parents, along with their family members, were seen leaving HN Reliance hospital, where Deepika gave birth. The couple left in a fleet of luxury cars with their family. About Ranveer Singh & Deepika Padukone Ranveer and Deepika tied the knot in November 2018 at a private and intimate ceremony at Lake Como and shared some pictures with fans on Instagram. Five years later, on 'Koffee With Karan', fans got to see their stunning wedding video.
15 September,2024 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has given her fans and followers a peek into a day in her life, which she describes as “Golden life”. Samantha took to Instagram, where she shared a video giving a glimpse of what she does in a day and captioned it: “Life’s Golden.” The video begins with “a day in my life” written on the clip. It then begins with Samantha flaunting a golden glow and captioned it “Sunlight at 6.30”. She then shared a glimpse of her doing oil pulling and Gua Sha. She then revealed that she hits the gym at 7.00 AM. She then shared moments of her praying, going for red light therapy, pickle ball and meditating. The actress mentioned that by 10.00 PM she is in bed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samantha (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) On the work front, Samantha will be seen alongside Varun in 'Citadel Honey Bunny', which will drop on November 7. 'Citadel Honey Bunny' is the Indian counterpart of the larger global series 'Citadel' which starred Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden in the lead. Samantha, who has mostly worked in Telugu and Tamil films. She made her debut in 2010 “Ye Maaya Chesave”. She was then seen in “Neethaane En Ponvasantham”, “Eega”, “Dookudu”, “Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu”, “Attarintiki Daredi”, “Kaththi”, “Theri”, “24”, “Mersal” and “Rangasthalam”. She gained major acclaim with her work in “Mahanati” in 2018, “Super Deluxe” and “Majili”. She made her Hindi debut with “The Family Man” in 2021. She was last seen onscreen in “Shaakuntalam” and “Kushi”. In 2022, Samantha announced that she was diagnosed with dermatomyositis. In April, on her 37th birthday, she announced her new film tentatively titled “Bangaram”, which will be produced under Samantha's banner Tralala Moving Pictures as its maiden production venture.
11 September,2024 07:17 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Sushmita Sen, who was last seen in the 3rd season of the crime-thriller show 'Aarya', is finding it difficult to speak due to toothache. On Tuesday, the actress was clicked at a dentist's clinic in the city. As she interacted with the paparazzi stationed outside the clinic, it was apparent that she had been injected with a heavy dose of local anesthesia, as her speech was slurred. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Despite being in pain, the actress greeted the paparazzi with her signature warmth and compassion. Recently, Sushmita's elder daughter Renee Sen celebrated her 25th birthday. Sushmita took to her Instagram and shared a heartwarming post on her daughter’s birthday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sushmita Sen (@sushmitasen47) The actress shared a video featuring throwback and new photos of Renee, herself, and the younger daughter Alisah Sen. Earlier, Sushmita had appeared on actress Rhea Chakraborty’s ‘Chapter 2 Podcast’, and discussed aspects of her life. She shared that she didn’t have to explain the act of sex to her children as a part of sex education. The ‘Aarya’ star shared that the conversation she had with her girls about sex was very different from what the actress had with her mom. The conversation that Sushmita had with her mother was not very intimate, unlike the one she had with her daughters. On the work front, Sushmita was last seen in the International Emmy nominated series ‘Aarya’ in which she essays the titular role. She was also seen in the streaming biographical drama ‘Taali: Bajaungi Nahi, Bajwaungi’ in which she essayed the role of the transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant. The series, directed by Ravi Jadhav, covers the key moments in the life and struggle of Mumbai-based transgender activist Gauri Sawant.
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