Bollywood actress Alaya F is currently in the coastal state of Goa ringing in her 27th birthday with four of her closest friends. This is ritual she follows every birthday, where she calls 5-10 of her closest people and has an intimate party. Ask her why Goa, and she says, "It's very convenient as it is close by. Also, my mom (Pooja Bedi) stays between Goa and Mumbai. Since she stays a lot in Goa she has some great recommendations. So it is a lot of great food and drinks. It's the perfect birthday place." Alaya F reflects on the year 2024 With the year nearing its end, it is also good a time for reflection. Alaya F was seen in two very distinct films this year- 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' and 'Srikanth'. Both films were very different from each other. While 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' was a star-studded action film, 'Srikanth' was an inspiring tale based on a real-life story. Ask her what these two films taught her, Alaya shares, "I got to work with very talented people. I had the privilege of working with Rajkummar in Srikanth. I had the opportunity to work with Akshay sir, Prithvi sir and Tiger in something like 'BMCM'. All the movies I have done have taught me an enormous amount. With BMCM, it is the first time I got to do commercial things like be a part of a song, look glam and act differently than my previous film. It gave me the experience of being on a hard-core action set with explosions and all of that happening. It is a very different learning." She added, "With Srikanth, I got to work with Raj who is a masterclass in acting and performing. It was so inspiring and made me realise about the kind of work I want to do in my life. Srikanth gave me a big moment of clarity that this is the kind of work I want to do. I want to do work that means something, that pushes me in a lot of ways. I want to do a lot of good cinema and that is also my takeaway from this year. I want to focus on finding great scripts and great stories." Alaya: Ready to make braver choices A look at Alaya F's filmography of four years and one may feel that the choices she has made have been carefully made. Well, she believes that she has been lucky with the roles she has been offered and credits her debut film 'Jawani Jaaneman' for the same. "After my first film people started seeing me as an actor very early on. My performance was reviewed very well for my first film. After that, I got lots of acting roles. People wanted to see me in different characters. I just got lucky with what I got offered at that time. But now I am actively making a choice to do the films I want to do. I am going to be very clear with the type of roles, characters I will be doing. I will be a little more brave with the choices I make." Alaya feels that roles written for women today are much more refreshing than the ones being written a decade ago. Despite being a newcomer, she says that she had a good amount of screen time in films like 'Jawaani Jaaneman' and 'Freddy' where she shared screen with stars like Saif Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan respectively. "For the longest time I think I ran away from female-centric roles because I did not want to take up too much pressure as a new actor. I didn't want to take a film that was resting on my shoulders. But that is one fear I am trying to liberate myself from. I want to take more chances I want to do roles that have a lot of range. I think that is one big change that I am actively making in my life," she shared. Alaya says she is also quite objective when it comes to reviewing her performance and can easily look back and tell which scene she could have done better and which she could not. When asked about her favourite performance of herself, she says, "I think 'Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat' and Jawaani Jaaneman'. I shot both films at the same time. There was a beautiful rawness at that time before you come in and get technical and you start focusing on your angles and your look. At that time I was unbothered about everything else. There is so much innocence in those performances. So those will always be special".
28 November,2024 01:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Athulya NambiarYami Gautam, one of the most well-known actresses of the industry, has undoubtedly etched a place in the hearts of millions with her phenomenal performances. Be it a thriller, comedy, or an entertainer, she can pull anything and everything off, and how! As she celebrates her birthday today, let us look at some of the films that made us love her more and more! Vicky Donor: Yami Gautam’s Bollywood debut film, 'Vicky Donor' is truly one of the most talked about films. Her role as Ashima Roy was a treat for her fans to see. As a newcomer in the Bollywood industry then, she surely left an indelible mark in the hearts of many. The actress's chemistry with Ayushmann Khurrana was also much appreciated. URI- The Surgical Strike: One of the most loved films in the history of cinema, URI was another memorable film in the actress’s career. Her role as Jasmine will always be remembered by audiences. The film directed by Aditya Dhar also starred Vicky Kaushal. The film also holds a special place in Yami's personal life as she went on to get married to Aditya. Bala Nobody expected Yami Gautam could pull of a comedy film, and the way she pulled it off left people in awe. The movie addresses several social issues and Yami played her role with finesse. This movie stands as testimony to how to the actress can pull off every genre. A Thursday A thriller film that is among one of her unforgettable performances. Playing the role of a teacher who does unexpected things to make a statement made an impact. Her versatility never seems to disappoint audiences. OMG 2 Her most recently released blockbuster film, 'OMG 2' showcased Yami as a lawyer who spoke pure Hindi and was a treat for her fans. She spoke and pulled off the character of a strong character, in the most admirable way. Dasvi: Yami turned IPS officer for this film that also stars Abhishek Bachchan and Nimrat Kaur. Bachchan plays a CM who gets imprisoned at Yami's jail. She treats him like every other prisoner and also goes on to help him in cracking his class 10th exams. Chor Nikal Ke Bhaaga: Yami plays the role of an air hostess in this movie and shares the screen with Sunny Kaushal and Sharad Kelkar. Sunny is the love interest of Yami in the movie and Kelkar portrays the RAW officer Parvez Shaikh. Yami outdid herself in this thriller with a vindictive character who brings unexpected twists to the story. Kaabil: Yami plays a blind woman who is assaulted twice by a local goon who has political backing. Hrithik Roshan, Yami's love interest in this movie avenges her death and kills them without raising any suspicion as he too is blind. Sarkar 3: Yami plays the role of Amit Sadh's love interest Annu in this political drama. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ronit Roy, Abhishek Bachchan, Supriya Pathak, and Jackie Shroff. Yami plays this manipulative character with wit and leaves a mark. Article 370: Yami took on the role of NIA Agent Zooni Haskar in this political action thriller film. Her performance was critically acclaimed and she was seen doing action in a new avatar.
28 November,2024 12:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Ananya Panday recently opened up on everything from career to relationships, her journey in the industry, what the term 'star-kids' means to her, and her relationship with dad Chunky Panday. The actress mentioned her friends in the industry, her family's relationship with Shah Rukh Khan, and how he is as a father. Ananya Panday describes her idea of romance When asked about her idea of romance, the 26-year-old had a lot to say. Ananya mentioned that she likes organised surprises, the ones which are planned well. She said that it is important for her to stay happy with her partner, no matter what may come. She further mentioned that her partner should respect her, should always have her back and in the end, they should be on each other's side in every situation. The actress quoted. "You have to see how someone treats you in a fight". Ananya mentions that even after a fight, her ideal thought process is always to sort it out as she always sees the best in people. She also expects her partner to give it their all as she does the same and can't accept half-hearted efforts. The actress revealed this information when she appeared on Raj Shamani's podcast 'Figuring it Out'. The actress also stressed the importance of being a friend with her partner as she can then be her real self around him without being judged. She does not like pretending or faking anything to her partner. Panday also mentioned that people try to change themselves for their partner and accepted that she has also done the same in her past relationships but not till the point when it becomes bitter. She mentions that earlier she had watched a certain movie, eaten a specific kind of food, and not went partying because her partner did not like it as much. The actress further said that she would not do this anymore for anyone and would not expect her partner to do this too. Ananya Panday's rumoured boyfriend after breakup with Aditya Roy Kapur Ananya made headlines for dating former model Walker Blanco who works with the Ambanis at Vantara in Jamnagar. This happened after she called off her relationship with 'Aashiqui 2' actor Aditya Roy Kapur. The couple was first noticed at Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding. It seems like Ananya introduced Walker as her partner and date for the wedding which sparked rumours of love. The news was confirmed when Walker took to his Instagram to wish the 'CTRL' actress on her 26th birthday last month. Walker wrote: "Happy Birthday beautiful! You are so special! I love you Anniee (with a red heart emoticon)" The actress also mentioned her toxic traits, she mentioned that she is very impatient in relationships. She wants to sort out every problem right now. She further said that she overthinks a lot, even small things put her into an overthinking spiral surrounding her with negativity. Further, when asked about three red flags in men, the actress lists gaslighting, manipulating one's partner to disrespect them, and being egoistic. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raj Shamani (@rajshamani) Ananya Panday's journey in the film industry and upcoming projects Ananya Panday mentions her journey in Bollywood, she recalls that she was only 18 when she started attending workshops for her first film 'Student of the Year 2'. The 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan' actor mentions that she just wanted to be an actress and see herself on the big screen. The actress did not differentiate between her good and bad, but now as a 26-year-old when she looks in hindsight, she started realising her strengths and weaknesses. The actress also mentioned her strengths and weaknesses as an actor on the show. She called herself a 'technical actor' who does not forget lines, hits her mark, and takes the light. She also mentioned that she is more comfortable in front of the camera now and it does not distract her anymore. Whereas, she mentioned that her weakness is only portraying characters of an urban gitl or similar to it. She mentioned that 'Chameli' and 'Dolly from 'Omkara' are her dream roles. Ananya was last seen in Netflix's 'CTRL' where she shared the screen with Vihaan Saamat. The actress was also seen in Prime Video's web series 'Call me Bae', earlier this year. She will next be seen in Karan Johar's 'Chaand Mera Dil' alongside 'Kill' fame actor Lakshya.
28 November,2024 11:25 AM IST | MumbaiVeteran actress Zarina Wahab has defended the abuse allegations made by women of showbiz against her actor-husband Aditya Pancholi. The duo that fell in love on the sets of Kalank Ka Tika, tied the knot in 1986. However, Aditya made headlines for his infidelity, first with Pooja Bedi, and later with Kangana Ranaut. Zarina Wahab on Aditya Pancholi’s extra-marital affairs In 1993, Aditya Pancholi was rumoured to be having an affair with Pooja Bedi. They were candid about dating each other, but things ended on a sour note after Pooja filed a police complaint against Aditya, accusing him of sexual abuse. In 2017, actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut alleged that she was in an abusive relationship with Aditya when she was a newcomer and that he misused her. Reacting to the claims, Zarina Wahab told Lehren, “I was always aware of his affairs, but I never questioned him. I only cared about how he treated me when he was home. I ignored asking him questions because it would have made him fearless. I was completely prepared for him to have affairs.” Zarina Wahab defends Aditya Pancholi despite abuse allegations Speaking about the allegations made by Pooja and Kangana, Zarina defended her husband and asserted that he has never been abusive. “He is such a sweetheart. For once, I might beat him. But, he is very sweet. His girlfriends accused him of these things because they didn't get what they wanted. I was always nice to Kangana. She often visited my home. He was very nice to her. I don't know what went wrong. I just can tell that I saw what he couldn't and eventually that happened,” she added. Rape case against Aditya Pancholi In 2019, a rape case was filed against Aditya Pancholi by a renowned Bollywood actress. He received an anticipatory bail for the same. In the complaint filed at Versova Police Station, Aditya was charged under Sections 376 (rape), 328 (causing hurt by means of poison), 384 (extortion), 341 (wrongful restraint), 342 (wrongful confinement), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Soon after the FIR was filed, the actor said that he was being "falsely implicated in this case."
28 November,2024 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMumbai, Hyderabad, and now it’s back to the Maximum City for Salman Khan as he gives shape to Sikandar. After the extensive Hyderabad schedule was wrapped up mid-November, director AR Murugadoss began the Mumbai leg on Monday with the supporting cast. Yesterday, as Khan joined the proceedings, the actor-director duo commenced work on what is said to be one of the most ambitious scenes of the action fare—a fight sequence set aboard a train. Rashmika Mandanna Sources tell us that the an elaborate set of a train has been built at a Borivali studio. We’re told the sequence has been in pre-production for months as Murugadoss, known for his flair for action as evidenced in Ghajini (2008) and Holiday (2014), wants it to stand out as a signature moment in the movie. A production insider shares, “The scale of this scene is massive. It involves raw, gritty action as Salman’s character is seen taking on a gang of baddies. The director’s brief to the action choreographer was to make it bloody and vengeful. Salman shot the set-piece on Wednesday evening with only a crowd of 30. On Tuesday, Murugadoss separately filmed the crowd-heavy sequences with approximately 350 people.” Due to security reasons, the team is not shooting for long periods at the same location. As soon as the superstar wraps up his part at the Borivali studio on Thursday, the crew will move to the next venue. “The shoot will continue till January-end at different locations in the city,” adds the insider. Sikandar, also starring Rashmika Mandanna, sees Khan portray a ruthless businessman, who has a change of heart after seeing the rampant corruption in the country.
28 November,2024 09:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuWhat comes after roti, kapda aur makaan? It should be entertainment if one asks Sushil Chaudhary, the man who aims to take cinemas to every nook and corner of the country. Chaudhary is the founder and CEO of the mobile theatre company PictureTime that screens films at inflatable theatres across the country. “Everybody was talking about it but we took the cinema literally to people,” says Chaudhary, who is currently in Panjim, Goa as PictureTime is the screening partner of the 55th edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI). It’s a sweet home coming for PictureTime. Eight years ago, the company began their association with IFFI with the screening of SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali: The Beginning. It continued for the next three years until pandemic played a spoilsport. In the last two years, Chaudhary says, the company was regrouping and missed coming to IFFI. “So, when NFDC and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting approached us, we immediately said yes. The number one problem for IFFI was the number of screens. It only has INOX. This year, we have put two inflatable theatres.” If one happened to be in or around Panjim over the last week, it’s impossible to miss the IFF hype— the posters, standees and signboards won’t let it happen anyway. And once entered the primary IFFI venue of Kala Academy, one could spot the red coloured PictureTime inflatable theatre anyone could walk in to catch a film. The playlist at this theatre ranges from Pa Ranjit’s latest work, Thangalaan, Rajamouli’s blockbuster RRR (2022), Ranbir Kapoor’s much-loved 2011 romance Rockstar to Hindi film classics like Guide (1965), Bobby (1973) and Jane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983). Unlike the rest of the festival, which needs a prior approved accreditation, PictureTime theatre makes no distinction. So, at a given time, the theatre is filled with festival attendees and non-delegates. Another such inflatable theatre is operating in Sanquelim. Not just that, PictureTime has also set up a mobile open-air screen that has been travelling across North and South Goa. Chaudhary is confident that PictureTime will grow bigger by the next edition of IFFI. We wanted to put five theatres time but couldn’t due to budget constraints. But next year we will do it in a bigger manner,” he says. Chaudhary’s self-belief is not without a reason. From the inception of his company till now, he and his team have put inflatable theatres in more than 600 locations across the country. “These many locations in 18 states. In a state like Orissa, which has very less screen density, I have screened films in all its 29 districts. More than 70 percent of the districts in Orissa have no cinema penetration,” he shares. It’s rather unfortunate that for a cinema-obsessed country, the magic of movies continues to elude a large population. “India not only has poor theatre density but also doesn’t have a clean entertainment option. For filmmakers to make movies and for movies to make money, the only answer are the cinemas, not OTT,” Chaudhary asserts. Trade experts say that India has around 9,000 screens. For context, let’s look at China, Chaudhary points out. “In 2007, it had more than 3000 screens and in 2015, it had around 55000 screens. Aamir Khan’s Dangal, which released in 2016, made Rs 400 crores in India but Rs 1800 crores in China,” he says. Chaudhary is singularly focused on making films available to the country's remotest areas. “The government recognises 117 districts as having below-poverty line issues. And in all those districts, we are setting up theatres.” The purpose is to ensure a safe, enjoyable recreational experiences for the youth and families in small towns. "You hear the stories of couples in small towns being harassed for going out and spending time together. People in the interiors want togo out in quiet, peace and safety but they do not have any place because if you go to the single screens, you are labelled. We managed to convince state governments and the centre government that entertainment zones are very important," Chaudhary mentions. A 150-seater inflatable theatre takes a couple of days to set up. Five to six people can set up the full screen, and another such team can run full operation, we are told. "The idea is to make the theatre at a very efficient cost and keep the monthly operational cost below Rs 2 lakhs but do not compromise on the quality," he shares. So people get an air-conditioned theatre with Dolby 5.1 big screen and stories that are both Indian and foreign. And because at the heart of PictureTime is to make cinema available to low-income areas, the ticket pricing is accordingly. "100 Rs is our standard ticket price. Add Rs 50 for popcorn. The pricing depends on the expenditure power of a place as well on the film's producer and distributor. Like in Chhattisgarh, we have kept the ticket price to Rs 70, in Rajasthan it’s Rs 150-200. Normally, when a family of four goes out to watch a movie, it ends up spending Rs five-six thousand. We want it to all fall under Rs 1000," Chaudhary says. Providing a wholesome experience to families has been another big pursuit of Chaudhary and his team at PictureTime. "We are creating family plexes. The first one will be in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. December 24 is the inauguration. The family plex will have nine retail stores, including food court, and live performances. Cinema theatre should anchor this arrangement and it’s a lifestyle we are taking to these places. Post the ’90s revolution, when the multiplex culture entered India, theatres went inside the malls. What we are trying to do is take malls to the theatres. So, imagine a theatre and a Dilli Haat type set up around it. So, I am creating a rural mall. We have tried this arrangement in Goa and other places and it has worked." Chaudhary has found patrons in Indian filmmakers. "During our first IFFI association, we could show the theatre to filmmaker Kabir Khan and other senior people in the industry. Kabir Khan called the experience brilliant. Every filmmaker I met, from SS Rajamouli to Siddharth Roy Kapur, loved the idea and they all asked me to keep adding as many screens as possible."
28 November,2024 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaOver a year after a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court acquitted actor Sooraj Pancholi of abatement charges in Jiah Khan's suicide case that went on for about 10 years, his mother and veteran actress Zarina Wahab reveals how it was a tough time for the family and how it affected her son’s career. Jiah Khan tried to commit suicide 4-5 times In an interview with Lehren, Zarina Wahab claimed, "Before this, she had tried (committing suicide) 4-5 times, but fate was such that it happened when it was my son's turn. We all went through a bad time, but I believe in one thing: 'If you spoil anybody's life with lies, take it as a loan; it will come to you with interest’.” “We waited until he was proven not guilty. It took 10 years, but he is out of it, and I am happy. It has affected Sooraj's career. Everyone knew what she used to do. I don't want to open my mouth. I don’t want to belittle myself,” she added. Sooraj Pancholi’s reaction to the verdict Reacting to the acquittal Sooraj said in an earlier statement, "The verdict has taken 10 long painful years and sleepless nights, But today I have not only won this case against me but I have also won my dignity and confidence back. It took a lot of courage to face the world with such heinous allegations, I hope and pray to God that nobody goes through what I have gone through at such a young age. I don't know who will give me these 10 years of my life back to me, but I am glad that this has finally come to an end not only for me but especially for my family. There is nothing bigger than peace in this world." About Jiah Khan’s suicide Jiah Khan was found dead in her Mumbai home on June 3, 2013. Based on a letter seized on June 10, which was purportedly written by her, Mumbai Police booked Sooraj Pancholi under section 306 (abatement to suicide) and arrested him. Jiah's mother Rabia Khan alleged that her daughter was murdered. In October 2013, Rabia moved to the Bombay High Court seeking a CBI probe in the case while alleging that her daughter had been murdered. On the order of the Bombay High Court, the CBI took over the probe from the Maharashtra Police in July 2014. Rabia claimed that her daughter was in an abusive relationship with Sooraj Pancholi. Sooraj and Jiah started dating in September 2012.
28 November,2024 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIranian actress and model Mandana Karimi, who rose to fame with the film 'Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3' and her participation in the reality show 'Bigg Boss 9' has taken a break from showbiz and resorted to designing. In an exclusive interaction with mid-day, she opens up on changing fraternities, leading a business, and carving a niche for herself where she is taken seriously. Mandana Karimi on taking a break from Bollywood Speaking at an event that marked her collaboration with Carysil, Mandana answered the burning questions about her absence from the entertainment arena. She asserted, “Where is Mandana Karimi? Mandana Karimi is busy in the design world. To be honest, I don't like putting myself in a box and I think everyone, whoever has seen my work, you know, I was a model first, and then I did TV, then I did movies, I feel like I'm kind of an individual that likes doing a lot of things. And my personality is quite big. And so I can't do one thing. “Mandana Karimi is not lost. She's still in India because India is my home. I've just changed the fraternity that I'm part of. But obviously, Bollywood and modeling always has my heart,” she added. Mandana Karimi - The Boss Lady After parting ways temporarily from the world of glitz and glamour, Mandana established herself as a businesswoman, who calls the shots on her terms. But how does she place an opinion in a room full of disagreements? She explains, “When you're a strong woman and you have an opinion and you have your own company, it's a little bit difficult to survive in a man's world. And as much as I'm positive, it is a man's world.” “But we are in a time and place where a lot of women, have their own voice, right? So it doesn't matter how who's disagreeing with you. When you stay true to yourself when you believe what you say and you have done the homework, you know your facts, and you know your worth, that's when people will listen to you,” she adds. Mandana Karimi on experiencing self-doubt Sharing her advice for women who seek inspiration, Mandana states that there were times she doubted herself, “Don't be in a hurry to be successful right away. Success doesn't happen overnight. Have patience with yourself, have gratitude for yourself, and don't be hard on yourself because I had a lot of days and nights when I didn't know where I was going, I didn't know what I was going to do next, and I doubted myself for so many times. Stay true to yourself, believe in yourself, and keep moving and keep pushing forward,” she concludes.
28 November,2024 08:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin FernandesRashmika Mandanna, who plays Srivalli in the much-awaited film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', has officially wrapped up her shooting for the film. The 'Animal' actress took to her Instagram Stories to share her five-year journey with the Pushpa franchise and expressed the bittersweet feelings she experienced on her "last day" of filming. In her long note, Rashmika revealed the busy day she had before heading to the sets for her final shoot. She also shared about the whirlwind schedule that included a flight to Chennai for an event, followed by a return to Hyderabad late at night. Despite only having a few hours of sleep, Rashmika pushed through exhaustion and arrived on set for the final day of shooting. "Dear diary, 25th Nov This day for me was so overwhelmingly.. I just still don't know how to react on it.. ok I'll explain 24th evening after an entire day of shoot we took a flight to Chennai and we had such a lovely event in Chennai Flew back the same night back to Hyderabad Went home slept for about 4 or 5 hours.. woke up rushed to shoot for my last day of Pushpa :(( We shot a crazy amazing song (you'll all get to know about this very very soon) My whole day till late went in shoot.. and I knew it was my last day but somehow it didn't feel like the last day you know.. like hmm I don't know how to say Out of the 7/8 years Last 5 years being on this set almost made this set my home in the industry and finally it was my last day..," read a part of her note. Rashmika also hinted that there might be more work ahead, as she mentioned Pushpa 3 in her note, fueling excitement for what could be in store for the franchise in the future. "...of course there's still so much work left and apparently a part 3 but it felt different.. it felt overwhelming.. it felt like it was ending.. some sort of sadness that even I didn't understand and suddenly all the emotions came together and the days of extreme hard work came rushing back to me and.. I was feeling tired, exhausted but at the same time so grateful. I was going to miss everyone so much..," it read. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the sequel after the first part, Pushpa: The Rise, became a massive success. Earlier this month, the trailer for 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' was released giving a glimpse of the intense action and drama to come. The trailer features Allu reprising his titular character of a red sandalwood smuggler, while Rashmika appears as his love interest. The actor makes a magnificent entry. It continues with strong action scenes and the appearance of Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli. Soon, Fahadh Faasil appears as Pushpa's enemy, threatening to fight him. Pushpa, on the other hand, has no fear of anyone and proudly declares that he is an international player rather than a national one. Directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Muttamsetty Media, the film will see Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil reprise their roles as Pushpa Raj, Srivalli, and Bhanwar Singh Shekawat. Allu Arjun, the main lead of the film, received a National Film Award for his performance in the first part. The first part of Pushpa, directed by Sukumar, showcased power tussles set against the backdrop of red sandalwood smuggling. The is set to hit the theatres on December 5. 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 November,2024 08:48 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBeloved actor and proud father Sunny Deol celebrated his elder son Karan Deol's birthday with a touching montage of pictures and videos. Sunny, who also has a younger son, Rajveer, took to social media to share the special bond he shares with his sons. The video begins with a clip of Sunny and Karan in a stunning mountain setting, surrounded by clouds. In the selfie video, Sunny is heard saying, "Father-son over here. We are on top of a roof, trying to collect clouds." The montage features several memorable moments, including candid shots of the duo, an image from Karan's wedding day, and a beautiful moment of Karan posing with his grandfather, legendary actor Dharmendra. Sunny's younger son, Rajveer, is also seen in some of the pictures. Towards the end of the video, Sunny shares an emotional moment, saying, "Love you, beta!" Sunny captioned the post, "Happy Birthday My Rocky! You are my pride and my heart." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) Meanwhile, on the work front, Sunny will be next seen in 'Jaat'. The cast also includes Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, Saiyami Kher, and Regina Cassandra. Sunny also stars in 'Lahore 1947,' directed by the renowned Rajkumar Santoshi. This much-awaited film features Sunny Deol and Preity G Zinta in pivotal roles. Announced last October, the film has garnered attention for its star-studded cast and promising storyline. Actors Shabana Azmi and Ali Fazal will also appear in the film, with Sunny sharing screen space with his son Karan Deol. Additionally, Sunny has the war film 'Border 2' in his lineup. 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 November,2024 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai recently attended an event in Dubai that highlighted women empowerment. Videos of the same surfaced on social media that showed the former Miss World taking to the stage to address the crowd. However, what grabbed eyeballs was the backdrop that introduced her sans the heavyweight Bollywood surname “Bachchan”. Aishwarya drops ‘Bachchan’ at Dubai event Clad in a purple outfit, Aishwarya arrived on stage with her name visible on the LED backdrop behind her. It simply read “Aishwarya Rai” minus the Bachchan. This has once again added fuel to the divorce rumours between her and actor-husband Abhishek Bachchan. At the event, Ash said, “It is an honour, an absolute privilege to be here at the Global Women’s Forum in Dubai 2024. A platform that since its inception has consistently championed the empowerment of women across all spheres of life.” Watch the video below. "This gathering is more than just an event, it is a legacy of empowerment it is an honor, an absolute privilege to be here, at the global women's forum in Dubai 2024Aishwarya RaiInternational Star#GWFD2024 pic.twitter.com/7DoH9TlYPf — مؤسسة دبي للمرأة (@DubaiWomenEst) November 27, 2024 Abhishek Bachchan thanks Aishwarya for being at home Aishwarya has only been a part of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ in recent years. In an interview with The Hindu, Abhishek said, “In my household, I’m lucky I get to go out and make movies but I know that Aishwarya is at home with Aaradhya and I thank her immensely for that but I don’t think the kids look at it that way. They don’t look at you as a third person, they look at you as the first person." Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai divorce rumours Reports of possible tension in Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's marriage have been circulating for some time. The couple, who tied the knot in a high-profile wedding in 2007, has been making headlines due to divorce speculations. They share a daughter named Aaradhya. Abhishek's alleged closeness to his ‘Dasvi’ co-star, Nimrat Kaur, along with complex family dynamics involving Shweta and Jaya Bachchan, are said to be contributing factors to the rumoured troubles. Additionally, during a recent episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, Ash’s father-in-law and Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan talked about the iconic song "Kajra Re”, referencing Abhishek and Rani Mukerji but notably omitting Aishwarya, who also appeared in the music video as the lead dancer marking a special appearance.
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